Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander from Inverness
What your day looks like
Join us on a jam-packed Loch Ness tour from Inverness and enjoy many iconic Scottish experiences in just one day. Our adventure begins at the legendary Loch Ness, where you will take a cruise and visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle for ideal monster spotting opportunities. After lunch in beautiful Beauly, we visit a Highland whisky distillery, where the best way to learn about the ‘water of life’ is to taste it! Learn the true story which inspired Outlander at Culloden Battlefield and attempt your own journey through the stones at Clava Cairns. We return to Inverness in the early evening. During winter, the route goes in reverse.
The experience, in brief
- Cruise Loch Ness to 13thcentury Urquhart Castle ruins
- Enjoy lunch and explore charming village of Beauly
- Visit Beauly Priory, featured in Outlander’s Dragonfly in Amber
- Learn whiskymaking and sample a wee dram
- Hear Jacobite tales at Culloden Battlefield memorial site
- Explore mysterious Clava Cairns standing stones and chambers
Your day, step by step
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Sightseeing at Loch Ness.
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Sightseeing at Urquhart Castle.
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Sightseeing at Beauly Priory.
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Sightseeing at Culloden Battlefield.
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Sightseeing at Clava cairn.
What to know before booking
Included
Entry Fee Local Scottish Guide 1 hour Cruise on Loch Ness Beauly Priory Urquhart Castle Entry WiFi Downloadable Audio Guides available in Chinese, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese
Not Included
Culloden Visitor Centre Whiskey Tasting The Culloden Battlefield is free for passengers to explore, but its visitor centre requires a small cash payment. The Culloden Battlefield visitor centre is an extra cost which is paid locally.
What to Bring
Passport or ID card Comfortable walking shoes and a rain jacket in case of light rain Travel insurance is recommended
Restrictions
Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel. Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats. It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departs on a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at 15 Union street, IV1 1PP Inverness, GB. Across the street from the Victorian Market. Check-in is 15 minutes prior to departure.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic