About this tour
This 6 hour 45 minute tour from Inverness threads together Scotland's most compelling Highland landmarks in a single day. You'll visit Loch Ness and its surrounding hills, explore the Bronze Age stones at Clava Cairns, stand on Culloden Battlefield where Jacobite hopes ended in 1746, and call in at Glen Ord Distillery for a dram or two. The route weaves past Beauly Priory's medieval ruins and Robertson Farm before returning to Inverness's St Andrew's Cathedral and the Ness Islands. Your guide handles transport and delivers running historical context throughout.
Highlights
- Loch Ness shoreline and monster mythology debate
- Clava Cairns: Bronze Age stone circles and burial chambers
- Culloden Battlefield: 1746 Jacobite rising site
- Glen Ord Distillery: complimentary single malt tasting
- Beauly Priory: 13th-century ecclesiastical remains
- Robertson Farm: working Highland livestock setting
- St Andrew's Cathedral and Ness Islands finale
What to expect
Expect a coach journey through varied terrain: moorland, lochside, and battlefield. At each stop, your guide contextualises what you're seeing—Culloden's raw scale hits differently in person, and the Clava Cairns feel genuinely atmospheric rather than tourist-boxed. Glen Ord offers whisky education without hard sell; Beauly's ruins reward slow walking. You'll spend roughly 20–30 minutes at major sites, less at smaller stops. The pace suits steady walkers; no scrambling required. Weather is Highland-typical: prepare for wind and potential drizzle.
Good to know
Bring layers and waterproof jacket. Glen Ord tastings beyond the complimentary dram cost extra (from £8–10 per additional measure). Water and snacks provided. Vehicle is air-conditioned and accessible. Public transport links available if you prefer independent onward travel.
Frequently asked
- How long does loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites take?
- loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites runs for approximately 6h 45m.
- How much does loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites cost?
- Prices start from AUD $241 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.