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Let us collect you directly from your cruise ship from the Cromarty Port Invergordon in the comfort our 8-seater minivan. Your Kilted driver guide will take you on a journey along the scenic Moray Firth sharing with you the history and a chance for you to gaze the stunning views along the way on our tour heading south before our first stop the famous home of Nessie Loch Ness we then move on to the magical Time travelling stones Clava Cairns(Outlander) we now carry onto Culloden viaduct built in 1898 with its magnificent 29 masonry arches which leads us to Culloden Battlefield(see the famous Fraser stone) and Let your guide share the story of the Battlefield before we move onto the best preserved 14th castle in the Highlands, Cawdor Castle with its majestic gardens and a chance to Explore in your own time and enjoy the wonderful castle restaurant to relax and enjoy a bite to eat.

Experience the Scottish Highlands on a Private, Tailored Tour with one of the Macaulay team. This experience can be enjoyed as a cruise excursion from Invergordon Port. Begin at Fort George, Britain’s mightiest artillery fortress and still home to the legendary Black Watch regiment. Next, step back in time at Cawdor Castle, historic home of the Thanes of Cawdor and linked to Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Browse James Pringle Weavers for authentic Highland cashmere, tartans, and local gifts, then pause at the serene Loch Ness, a hidden gem off the main tourist route, perfect for walks along the shore and perhaps a glimpse of Nessie. Time permitting, visit Robertson’s Highland Cows in Beauly. Meet the iconic shaggy Highland cows, snap memorable photos, & browse local artisan products. This tour is fully customizable, small-group friendly, and designed to give you an authentic, memorable Highland experience beyond ordinary sightseeing. Tickets included for Cawdor Castle and Fort George.

This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales awaits! We enjoy lovely views of the Beauly Firth as we head to Beauly Priory. Originally built in the 13th century by monks from Dijon, France, much of the main structure remains. From here we'll head over the hill to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy exploring this fascinating landmark whilst admiring the unrivalled views of Loch Ness. We then pass through Old Inverness, stopping to enjoy the river and more, before heading for Cawdor Castle & Gardens and the 4000 year old Clava Cairns. Our final destination is Culloden Battlefield, site of the last ever battle fought on British soil and where the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion came to its tragic end. If you have a specific interest in one or more of these landmark destinations, please do let us know and we can adjust our schedule and route accordingly.