Top Invergordon Shore Excursions - page 4

Outlander Inverness Experience

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $605

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.

Invergordon Private Tour: Fort George, Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(7)

from $1,135

Perfect for true whisky enthusiasts, this private, 4-day tour introduces you to many of Scotland’s top distilleries—including every distillery on Islay. On the first day, meet your guide at your preferred Scottish address and head via comfortable car to Oban via Loch Lomond, for your first distillery visit and bed-and-breakfast stay. The next day, board a ferry to Islay. During your stay, you’ll enjoy tutored tastings, behind-the-scenes distillery tours, and more.

4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

4 daysFree Cancellation

4.0

(14)

from $3,024

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.

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.8

(10)

from $605

The Home to The Duke of Sutherland DunRobin Castle Tour If you're looking for the ultimate way to experience Scotland's beautiful highlands, look no further than Invergordon Port Tours. Our tours offer a unique and unforgettable combination of history, nature, and culture. When you book a tour with us, you'll get to visit Dunrobin Castle, which has been home to the Duke of Sutherland for centuries. Explore the castle’s beautiful gardens and tour their extensive art collection. Our knowledgeable tour guides will bring it all to life by sharing stories of the castle’s fascinating history.

Invergordon Port Private Tour Highlands and Dunrobin Castle

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $893

After departing Invergordon Port, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the stunning Scottish Highlands. Accompanied by a knowledgeable driver-guide, you'll visit historic Cawdor Castle, with admission included, and enjoy time exploring its fascinating interiors and beautiful grounds. Continue to world-famous Loch Ness, where you can admire the scenery and perhaps spot the legendary Loch Ness Monster. An optional visit to Urquhart Castle, perched on the loch's shores, is available for an additional fee. Along the way, stop for photos of Scotland’s iconic Highland cows and take in the spectacular Highland landscapes. You'll also enjoy free time in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, to stroll the city center, browse local shops, enjoy a coffee, or visit Inverness Cathedral. Relax on the return journey to Invergordon, arriving approximately one hour before your ship’s scheduled departure.

Invergordon Private Shore Excursion Highland Highlights

Invergordon Private Shore Excursion Highland Highlights

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $962

Invergordon Shore Excursion - Private Tour

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(5)

from $1,306

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.

Northern Whisky Distilleries Trails

(3)

from $550

This is a private and exclusive tour for you and your friends from Invergordon Port. We start our tour by taking a scenic drive north over the Struie road to the viewpoints overlooking the Dornoch Firth. The second viewpoint has been described as The Millionaires View. Continuing on we head in to the county of Sutherland and stop at The Falls of Shin where we may see some Atlantic salmon leaping the falls. We continue driving along the firth to Golspie and Dunrobin Castle , this is the largest castle in the north of Scotland and is the ancestral home of the Sutherland clan , we see a very impressive Falconry Display here. After leaving Dunrobin we drive to Loch Fleet National Nature reserve where we have the opportunity to see seals and otters and various seabirds and waders. It is a short drive from Loch Fleet to the lovely little town of Dornoch where we visit the Cathedral and stop for lunch. Heading back towards Invergordon we may stop at Glenmorangie Distillery for a tasting.

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Private Driving tour from Invergordon Port to Dunrobin Castle

Private Driving tour from Invergordon Port to Dunrobin Castle

(2)

from $893

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.

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield Shore Excursion

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield Shore Excursion

(8)

from $1,168

This tour is full of great history!! Only for you and your party!! You will have the opportunity to look for our favourite monster, we take you to the famous Loch Ness. Loch Ness is more than a lake, not only you can try to find the best hidden monster in history, you can also walk though nature or take some great photos, please have your cameras ready. Once is finished your search for Nessy we will head to Culloden Batterfield where your tour guide will tell you about this exciting peace of Scottish history. Only one hour took to the British to win this terrible battle where only few of them died. PLEASE NOTE: Walking is involved. MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

Private Tour Invergordon Port -Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield

Private Tour Invergordon Port -Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $848

Calling all foodies!! Come explore the best of the food and drink options available in the Black Isle and Inverness Areas! Travel in style in our luxury Mercedes Viano with onboard fridge, air conditioning and leather seats. This fully private tour will be tailored to your needs and will journey to some of the best food and drink establishments in the Highlands, explore the Black Isle brewery, the Victorian market, the great Glen Gin Distillery , Robertson’s the Larder and The Glen Ord whisky distillery. If you have any allergies or intolerances please let me know so I can tailor this tour perfectly for you. Your expert guide Emma will provide you with commentary, interesting food and drink stories along the way aswell as a couple of little surprises to ensure you get the absolute most out of your taste of the highlands experience!

Tastes of the Highlands Tour from Invergordon or Inverness

Tastes of the Highlands Tour from Invergordon or Inverness

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,058

A luxury tour of the local highland distilleries including chocolate paired whisky tastings with your knowledgable driver guide. This tour is customisable so once you book we will contact you to discuss if you would like a tour of production at one of the distilleries. It's also possible to add in Highland Cows, Loch Ness or any other sights and attractions you would like to see during your day in the Scottish Highlands. We also have a large collection of unique and rare whiskies which you will taste throughout the day paired with chocolates that compliment the key notes of each whisky. Book now and we can discuss your perfect day tour from the port of Invergordon.

VIP Highland Whisky Experience from Invergordon

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(10)

from $1,269

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(31)

from $893

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in in the Scottish Highlands. Private whisky tastings at beautiful locations throughout the day. Chocolate paired whisky tastings showcasing new and old whiskies and how they can be enjoyed with different chocolates. A comfortable luxury BMW SUV vehicle to see the Highlands in style and go places other tour vehicles can only dream of going. Enjoy an elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Chilled bottled water plus Scottish snacks and Irn Bru included.

BMW SUV Tour of the Scottish Highlands with Kilted Guide

BMW SUV Tour of the Scottish Highlands with Kilted Guide

(5)

from $1,336

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.

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(20)

from $1,093

Tour of Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Inverness and lots more

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $955

Experience the beauty, history, and traditions of the Scottish Highlands on this private shore excursion from Invergordon Cruise Port. Travel in comfort with your own professional driver-guide and discover some of the most iconic Highland locations, combining ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, Scottish culture, and local experiences. Visit the mysterious prehistoric site of Clava Cairns, explore the historic Culloden Battlefield, enjoy spectacular views of Loch Ness from Dores Bay, discover the Highland capital of Inverness, experience a traditional whisky tasting at Glen Ord Distillery, and meet Scotland’s famous Highland Cows.

Invergordon to Loch Ness & Highland Private Tour

Invergordon to Loch Ness & Highland Private Tour

8 hours

from $1,055

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What are people saying about Invergordon

Invergordon Shore Excursion - Best of Inverness and Loch Ness

Sree_K, Aug 2026

Gavin was great and the tour was fantastic

We had a wonderful experience with Gavin, who was knowledgeable and shared a lot of historic insights. We visited a local farm with Highland cows, goats and alpacas. We did the Loch Ness boat ride and spent time at a nice local cafe prior to that. We visit the castle, learnt about it's turbulent past and watched a short movie. We had time for a leisurely lunch and visited a few gift shops. Gavin had a nice sense of humor, recommended a few spots for lunch. Nice vehicle and a comfortable ride. We finished in time to get back to the boat and it was a good day spent. Recommend

INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle

Joe_L, Aug 2026

Not to be missed!

This is a wonderful and interesting tour of this region of Scotland. If you travel Europe, you have seen your fair share of castles. Cowder Castle is different in that it is still being lived in and that fact gives it a very unique vibe. You walk through and get a feeling of authenticity that is much different than the “staged” feel you get from most others. The Cairns and the associated mysticism is also quite interesting. We actually saw some observers doing ritual singing and chanting as we toured. In addition, the “Coos” are not to be missed. Last, but certainly not least, our tour guide Loraine did a fantastic job!

Shore Tour from Invergordon Highland Highlights

Amy_M, Aug 2026

Great day

Our guide Andrew was very funny and informative. He’s really good. He knows the places so well and gave us enough time for each location. Wish we could visit a bigger castle than Cawdor. Overall was a nice excursion. Easy to meet up and find them I strong recommend this tour for people cruising and docking at Invergordon.

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

Ann_E, Aug 2026

Scottish Highlands

Alister is very knowledgeable and communicates well. He told us exactly what we were going to do which was a little different then advertised but he explained why and asked if we were okay with his plan. He took us to wonderful alternative places, a tiny gin distillery, a beautiful castle. He gave us great history about Collodin, the cairnes, the castle, etc. I would highly recommend this tour company. He was professional and respectful. He called us all by name. Wonderful

Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness

MATTHEW_M, Aug 2026

Go Highlands Cawdor Castle tour

We really enjoyed this tour. George was very knowledgeable and he let us take as much time as we wanted at places while still keeping to a nice schedule. We enjoyed his stories at clava cairns and Culloden. It helped us to understand and appreciate more. This was a great tour.

Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more

Cindy_C, Aug 2026

Best tour from Invergordon, perfect as shore excursion

We had a fantastic, customized experience with great sights and a fabulous guide. We ended up on a tour on our own with Alistair as our guide. Throughout the day he share interesting facts and history about the places we were visiting along with the Highlands, and Scotlamd in general. He was congenial and accommodating, adjusting the tour timing to suit our interests.

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

Judith_S, Aug 2026

Fantastic Day in Scotland!

This tour covers a lot of sights and note that you will need pay for some entrances if you so desire. Also, if you are an Outlander fan, you will not cover the filming sights. However, this is an excellent tour putting you in that period of history. Sara our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was very good with the pacing of the tour. It ended on a great note, by Loch Ness with a "wee dram".

Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

Melissa_W, Aug 2026

Beautiful Highlands

This was a great excursion. We got picked up from the port. Danny, our driver and tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided history of all the area we visited or passed by. He manages our time well. We didn't feel rushed. As a matter of fact because there were just 6 of us in the minivan (plenty of room) we even have extra time to walk around the beautiful city of Inverness to eat and shop. We got to see the Highland cows at Robinson's farm, which was awesome! Loch Ness was a sight to behold! The view was spectacular. The water is clear, however we didn't see " Nessie". Next stopped was the historical Culloden battlefield, we walked around the field and even have time to have lunch afterwards. Then off to Clava Cairns to see the ancient standing stone and burial cairns. Afterwards we went for a self guided tour of Cawdor Castle , we were provided with an audio device to listen to while walking inside the castle. The castle gardens are beautiful and well maintained. We had an enjoyable drive through out the beautiful countryside . Thank you Danny. No boring moment. This was one of our best Scotland excursion. I highly recommend this tour. And of course we got back to our ship with plenty of time to spare!

Invergordon Shore Excursion: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Whisky

Susan_Y, Aug 2026

Good Tour and Great Value

Tour had a bit of everything that we were looking for - great scenery driving through the Scottish Highlands, stops at a castle and Loch Ness. Fiona was very knowledgeable and super funny and she even stopped for us to look at some Highland cows because she knew that our kids loved them. So thoughtful and added just that little bit of attention. It was also half the cost of our cruise offered excursion and about twice as long. Pick up from the cruise terminal (just go outside and look for the green umbrella) and drop off were easy and efficient. I would recommend!

Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

Donna_S, Jul 2026

We were able to tailor...

We were able to tailor the excursion to accommodate a late departure from the ship and still make it to the castle to see the hawk and falcon demonstration. We had plenty of time at the castle. The towns we visited were quaint with boutique shops. We also stopped at a beach. Johnny was willing to wait for us to do a little shopping near the port, but we opted to walk the few blocks back to the ship. Johnny shared his knowledge of Scotland throughout the tour. We had a lovely day😁.

The Ultimate Loch Ness Group Tour from Invergordon

Ashley_H, Jun 2026

Love the Local Flair

Fiona was great!!! The tour felt personalized even though it was for a random group of people. Learning lots of history from someone that lives and works in the area was fantastic. My dad and I had Witches of Scotland tartan scarves made before this trip. So getting to meet a local (our tour guide) wearing it and that worked at Prickly Thistle where it was made was a surreal bonus! We were also back in plenty of time to meet our ship!

Highland Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

philhanson2, Apr 2026

We ended up on a private...

We ended up on a private tour with George and had a fantastic time! We recommend the northern Highlands tour if you want a mix of sightseeing (castle, lookout viewpoints, Highland coos) and some whiskey tastings. We thoroughly enjoyed the Balblair Distillery tour and learned a lot from it. It was nice to have the Dunrobin Castle tour break up the tastings. They serve hot lunch options at the castle. George was great with providing information about the area during the tour. If you want a more dedicated whiskey tasting tour, then perhaps the Speyside tour would be the better option. Please note that George helps book the Balblair whiskey tour, but the tour and/or tasting fees are not included (you pay when you get to the distillery).