Top Loch Ness Region Car Tours

This private shore excursion is designed for cruise ship passengers arriving in Invergordon, offering a relaxed, well paced day that fits your port schedule. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle on your own private tour of up to 7 guests. What sets this tour apart is the combination of authentic local experiences and iconic Highland sights in one seamless itinerary. Visit a working Highland farm at Davochfin Farm, where you meet the family and gain real insight into rural life. Enjoy free time in the charming town of Dornoch for lunch and shopping. Pass by the stunning scenery of Loch Fleet a national nature reserve with the chance to see seals and other wildlife. Visit Dunrobin Castle, one of Scotland’s most impressive stately homes, plus scenic stops such as Falls of Shin, and Millionaire’s View at Struie Hill depending on timing. With local expertise, flexibility, and guaranteed return to your ship, this is a premium and stress free way to experience the Highlands in a single day.

Experience Loch Ness in Luxury. Discover the beauty and mystery of Loch Ness on a private tour through the Scottish Highlands. Travel in comfort in a Mercedes V-Class vehicle for up to 7 guests, offering a relaxed and personal way to explore the famous loch and its surrounding villages with a local Highland guide. Take in breathtaking scenery including Invermoriston Falls, Fort Augustus, & Drumnadrochit. Along the way, keep your eyes on the deep waters of the loch. You might even spot the legendary Loch Ness Monster. At Invermoriston, enjoy a short scenic walk woodland walk to Invermoriston Falls, where the river cascades beneath the historic stone bridge before flowing into Loch Ness. In Fort Augustus, enjoy time to relax and have lunch in the charming village while watching boats pass through the Caledonian Canal locks. This is a relaxed Highlands experience combining stunning scenery, history, folklore, and local insight from the comfort of a luxury vehicle.

Rather than following someone else's trail, choose your own adventure on this private whisky tour of the Highlands. A must for any whisky fan, work with your tour guide to create your ideal tour, taking in some of your favorite distilleries, or discover something new. Talk with distillers and your guide about the history of Scotland’s most famous export, and learn all there is to know about the history of whisky making.

The Speyside region of northeast Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, but enjoying them typically requires designating a driver. Skip the hassle on a private tour that allows you to fully immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

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.

Visit three whisky distilleries in one day without the hassle of designating a driver or navigating public transport. This private tour is exclusively for your party so you'll enjoy a personalized experience as your guide drives you to award-winning distilleries—Strathisla, GlenAllachie, and Glenlivet—where you will enjoy tastings and insights into the world of Scotch.