Top The Scottish Highlands Shore Excursions

Our shore tours from the Port of Invergordon enable you to explore the very best of the local area. We are a local Highland company, with highly experienced tour guides and well-appointed mini-coaches. We don’t just offer tours, we offer an opportunity to fall in love with the place we call home. Join one of our tours to find out why we love the Highlands so much! As the only Visit Scotland 5 star accredited tour operator in Invergordon, a quality experience is guaranteed.

Follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from Outlander on a small-group tour around various filming locations in the Scottish Highlands. You’ll explore famous lochs, spectacular landscapes, distilleries, gardens, and castles that featured in the hit series. Admission fees for Urquhart Castle and Culloden are not included. Don’t forget your camera—there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

Explore classic Scottish Highland scenery on this small-group minivan tour from Invergordon port. Visit Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, enjoy a falconry display, explore the historic town of Dornoch, and stop at Balblair Whisky Distillery. Enjoy insights into local history and culture while traveling comfortably through the Scottish Highlands.

Make the most of your time on land with this comprehensive shore tour of the Scottish Highlands. In a small group of no more than 14 guests, enjoy a more intimate experience than the big bus tours as you journey from Invergordon to Loch Ness, the Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Cawdor Castle.

Experience the best of the Highlands on this Invergordon shore excursion. Visit Cawdor Castle, explore the ancient Clava Cairns, and enjoy scenic views of Loch Ness at Dores Beach. Spend time in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, before heading to Glen Ord Distillery for a whisky tasting of Singleton’s 12-year-old single malt. This tour blends history, landscape and local flavour – ideal for visitors looking to discover the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Save hours researching and planning a Scottish Highlands itinerary, and go on an action-packed bus tour instead. Starting from Invergordon, travel with ease between dispersed sites including Cawdor Castle, Culloden, Loch Ness, Inverness, and Beauly Priory which was made famous by the hit TV series "Outlander." It’s the ideal tour for travelers with limited time who want to see multiple highlights in a day.

Maximize your time in the Scottish Highlands on a full-day shore excursion from Invergordon Cruise Port. Hop aboard a comfortable minibus and travel into the picturesque countryside, with stops including Loch Ness, the Inverness Castle Experience, Culloden, and a quaint farm shop with Highland cows. Enjoy plenty of photo ops throughout, plus the chance to pet or feed cute Highland cows. End the day back at the port, ready to continue your cruise.

Explore the Highlands as you travel from Inverness or Invergordon to the famous Loch Ness on a journey to discover the Loch Ness Monster. On the way, see the ancient Clava Cairns—just as fascinating as the legend of Nessie—and pass by Culloden, the battlefield where the last hand-to-hand war was fought. Spot castles and glens, see mountains and learn all about the culture and history of this special place from your guide and driver.

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air conditioning, complimentary bottled water. We take you to the main attractions however we can change the tour to suit your interests as long as we have the time in the day we can accommodate it for you. You have the choice of the West Coast of Skye or the East Coast it is up to you, this is your tour and you take the tour how you would like it within reason. We have various places we stop whilst on tour for lunches, coffee etc depending on what part of Skye you would like to visit, this is a bespoke tour for you. We can also visit the not so well known places on Skye, time permitting. The listed itinerary for this tour can differ depending on what you would like to see and how long we spend at each site. Other destinations on Skye are also available but the tour can be adjusted to suit your requirements which can be discussed once booked.

Discover the highlights of the northeast coast of the Scottish Highlands on this full-day tour with a small group to Dunrobin Castle. Enjoy convenient pickup from Inverness or Invergordon. Highlights include the millionaire views from Struie Hill, Dornoch Cathedral, the seals, birds, and other wildlife in Loch Fleet, and Dunrobin Castle and Garden.

Make the most of your limited time and skip the hassle of driving or planning public transport routes on this guided tour from Inverness into the Highlands. Travel north to Inverness to explore its hidden corners and historic sites. Then enjoy a scenic drive along Loch Ness, followed by a boat ride, plus time to explore the magnificent ruins of Urquhart Castle and learn about the history of this strategic fortress.

Make the most of your time in port on this private luxury shore excursion from Invergordon. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a modern vehicle to scenic natural sites, castles, distilleries, and viewpoints. The itinerary includes optional stops such as a working croft with Highland cattle and Balblair Distillery, with flexibility to adjust the tour to your preferences. Admission to Dunrobin Castle is not included, and whisky tastings require separate booking.

Take a tour of Scotland’s highlights on this full-day excursion that begins with pickup from Invergordon port, where your cruise ship docks. Visit significant landmarks including Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Clava Cairns, and Culloden Battlefield to get a comprehensive overview of Scotland and its history. And no visit to Scotland is complete without trying to find the famous monster at Loch Ness.

Outlander fans can follow in the characters' footsteps by booking this private tour of the TV show's Highland locations. From the haunting battlefield of Culloden to the Clava Cairns, and Beauly Priory, your Highlander guide will fill you in on the history of each historic site and their relation to the Outlander series.

There are several fascinating attractions on Inverness' doorstep but, without your own transportation, getting to them can be tricky. Skip the hassle of trains and buses by booking a guided tour. This small-group tour takes you the the infamous Culloden Battlefield, intriguing Clava Cairns and romantic Cawdor Castle.

This is an unforgettable day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most scenic, historic and culturally significant sights available anywhere in Scotland. Our local guide will meet you as you disembark from your cruise ship at the port of Invergordon and take you on your own Highland adventure. Your tour will start at Beauly Priory, before moving onto the famous Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. We will then travel along the Loch side towards Inverness where we will see St. Andrew’s Cathedral, before moving onto the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander series . We then travel a short distance to Culloden Battlefield and our final stop will be Cawdor Castle and Gardens , before returning to Invergordon.

This private guided tour from Invergordon port lets you maximize limited time in Scotland. In the company of just your chosen travel companions and an expert guide, visit Loch Ness, Beauly Priory, St Andrew’s Cathedral, Culloden Battlefield, and Cawdor Castle—all with entertaining insights as you travel between sites.

Explore the Isle of Skye in a totally unique way with an expert wildlife photographer as your guide. Hike through glens and forest and discover the natural habitats of some of Skye’s most elusive residents: eagles, sea otters, deer, seals and pine martens. Learn how to take professional-quality wildlife photographs with your own camera, and get close to nature with a guide who truly knows the secrets of the Island.

Visit various Whisky and Gin distilleries up North, an area rich with the presence of the ancient Picts . It combines scenic views and cultural immersion while you sit back, relax and enjoy a dram or two. This is a tour for both the novice and the connoisseur to enjoy. Each distillery has their own quirky attributes but they all use the finest ingredients and traditional processes to craft their distinctive flavour. Our tour includes 1 Distillery Tour Admission fee at any available distillery listed in our itinerary. We will then be visiting as many distilleries that we can within the tour duration. They all offer tastings which we leave up to your discretion to enjoy. You can alternatively choose to simply wander about their impressive stunning grounds. Booking a distillery tour on your own is highly discouraged as it will disrupt the itinerary. However, if you have booked one, please inform us beforehand so that we can find a way to work around it.

Tour the hidden gems of the Highlands, and see parts of Scotland you thought might only exist in fairytales. See Beauly Priory, a home to monks in the Medieval times, and the stoic Dornoch Cathedral. Visit a whisky distillery, and learn about how Scotland’s national drink is made. Explore Dunrobin Castle, and chance upon a falconry display.

Come join me for adventures where you are personally guided around the highlands by myself or Lorraine Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in my 16 seat minibus We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on the ships arrival. We will email you to confirm this. While some of the tours are not wheelchair friendly Avril tries her best to accommodate. This is a CRUISE SHIP TOUR for Ullapool Port only

Explore the glens and lochs of the Scottish Highlands on this easygoing tour. Start at Inverness and make your way to Beauly and Drumnadrochit, taking in all the countryside views as you head past Urquhart Castle and Dochgarroch. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle (cozy in winter, cool in summer) and learn about the historic sights you encounter from your knowledgeable guide and driver. Stop at each location for a wander and to take photos you’ll cherish forever.

Getting between remote Scottish highlights can be tricky without your own vehicle, but this private tour makes exploring easy. Get picked up from Invergordon’s port, then head off on an adventure that ticks off key sights—including Beauly Priory, Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness, and Inverness Castle—with plenty of great photo stops along the way.