Day Trips from Inverness to Scotland

Experience a tasty side of Strathspey with this Speyside private whisky distillery tour. Get picked up straight from your Inverness accommodation and taken to any distilleries of your choice in the Speyside area, from Glenfiddich to GlenAllachie and more, if you choose. Customize the day to your liking, and get your guide’s help booking the distillery tours you pick.

Explore the Scottish wilderness on the Isle of Skye on a privately guided hike. Choose from either the Old Man of Storr or the Quiraing trails and learn all about Scotland’s history and folklore while you walk. Discover hidden gems and famous landmarks, enjoy a complimentary dram of whisky, and meet some Highland cows. See Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, the Old Man of Storr, and more.

Join us for a luxurious, unforgettable journey across the Isle of Skye, where the magic of Scotland’s landscapes and legends await. From the historic streets of Inverness to the wild beauty of Skye, this tour offers a perfect blend of natural wonders, captivating history, and iconic sites, all experienced in the comfort of our luxury people carrier. Visit the breath-taking Sligachan Bridge, the dramatic Neist Point Lighthouse, and the historic Dunvegan Castle, with an additional stop at the fairy-tale Eilean Donan Castle—your adventure begins here

The popular novels and TV series, Outlander has brought great attention to many iconic landmarks across Scotland. This tour visits the must-see Outlander destinations in and around the Inverness area. These include; Culloden Battlefield – The site of the last battle of Jacobite Rising. Clava Cairns – One of the most sacred historic sites in Scotland. Dianna Gabaldon is said to have taken inspiration from this location for the Outlander series. Lochness and Urquhart Castle- better known to Outlander fans as the spot where Claire sees the Water Horse. Beauly Priory – Beauly Priory is one of three priories founded in Scotland in about 1230 for monks of the Valliscaulian order. Wardlaw Mausoleum – On the end of the original Parish Church, the mausoleum was built as a burial place for the Lovat Frasers in 1634 The total duration of this tour is 8 hours including transportation from one location to another and lunch break of 1 hour can can be spent wherever you wish.

This is an unforgettable day tour from Inverness 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 at your chosen pick up address where your tour will start and take you on your own Highland adventure. We will make our way to Urquhart Castle travelling along the shores of Loch Ness. We will then travel along the Loch side towards Inverness and make our way to Culloden Battlefield, before moving onto the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander series . We then travel a short distance to Cawdor Castle and Gardens , before returning to Inverness where we will see Inverness Cathedral and all the local sites that the city offers.

Experience the grandeur of Scotland in winter and step aboard our 8-seater Mercedes tourer as we take you on a captivating tour of the highlands. Your journey will begin at the legendary Loch Ness. Where you will hear tales of the Loch Ness Monster. Next our journey will take us to Drumnadrochit which is a quaint highland village with warm hospitality. After this we will soon see the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle which has seen many ravages, from Jacobite uprisings to wars of Scottish Independence. Further along the shore we will stop at Invermoriston Falls and Summer House. This will be a scenic walk through the forest to see the Falls from the Summer House. Next on our journey we will stop at Fort Augustus and Caledonian Canal. We will then travel to see the Falls of Foyers and drive past Boleskine House: Once owned by Aleister Crowley and later, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. Our last stop will be Dores Beach on the shores of Loch Ness.

This tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Skye in the comfort of our people carrier. With plenty photo stops, historical insights, and breath-taking scenery, it's an experience like no other. Whether you're a fan of Scottish history, a lover of natural beauty, or simply seeking a day of relaxation and discovery, this tour is made for you and offers a personal and unforgettable experience. Book your Isle of Skye adventure today and join us for a journey through Scotland's most stunning landscapes. Your Highland dream awaits!

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.

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.

Your journey to the Isle of Skye is a private experience designed entirely around you. Travelling in comfort with your own guide, the day can be shaped to match your interests and pace. The itinerary remains flexible so you can spend more time at the places that capture your imagination. The Isle of Skye is celebrated for its dramatic beauty, but it is also an island steeped in legend. As we travel through its glens, coastlines and mountains, I bring the landscape to life through stories that have echoed here for centuries. Many come from Gaelic and Norse traditions, telling of giants and ghosts, water horses and kelpies, saints and sinners, and the mysterious world of fairies and witches. More than a sightseeing tour, this is a journey into the spirit of Skye. My aim is to be your storyteller and guide, sharing not only the island’s remarkable places but also the legends, history and culture that make it unforgettable.

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!

Embark on a journey through the heart of Scotland's rich heritage and culture on this Tour. Get up close and personal with iconic Highland cows, sheep, and adorable Pygmy goats, working sheepdogs and immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland's native animals, scenery and heritage. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to experience the best of Scottish heritage, culture, and wildlife all in one unforgettable tour. Book your Scottish Highlands Heritage and Culture Tour today and create memories to last a lifetime.

This is a private Highland day out designed especially for women, and always led by a female guide. It is perfect if your partner is golfing, whisky tasting, or doing a different excursion, and you would love a day that feels made for you. It offers a relaxed alternative to busy coach tours, with time for castles, coast, boutique shopping, lunch, local treats and gentle exploring at your own pace. From Dunrobin Castle and its falconry display to Dornoch’s cathedral, beach, Highland boutiques and Highland charm, the day is thoughtfully planned to feel safe, personal and indulgent, with a guaranteed return to Invergordon in plenty of time for your ship. We can also tailor this around Tee Times and from Dornoch or Tain if you are staying locally.

This private shore excursion is designed for cruise ship passengers arriving into the port of Invergordon, offering a relaxed Highland experience around ships timings. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a local guide on a private tour for up to 7 guests. Visit Davochfin Farm, a working Highland farm near Dornoch, where you can meet the family and gain genuine insight into rural life in the north of Scotland. Enjoy time in **Dornoch** for lunch, shopping or a gentle wander, then take in the coastal scenery of **Loch Fleet**, where seals and wildlife may be seen. Your day also includes Dunrobin Castle, one of Scotland’s most impressive stately homes, known for its fairytale turrets, elegant gardens and dramatic coastal setting. Depending on timing, we may also include Falls of Shin or Millionaire’s View at Struie Hill. With local expertise, flexible pacing and guaranteed return to port, this is a premium, stress-free way to experience castles, coast and Highland country life.

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here in The Highlands and Moray, with the secret highlights they reveal. AND/OR do you have a specific requirement or interest? Shall we head for the distilleries, or see how many golf courses we can find? How many Heilan Coos (Highland cattle) can we see in one day? The places we list below aren’t destinations but opportunities. We can decide during the day! All of these tours are available from Inverness. The North & East tours are also available from Invergordon. NORTH The Black Isle, Cromarty Ferry, Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, Dornoch Firth, Millionaire's View, Dunrobin Castle, Portmahomack, Balblair Distillery and Glenmorangie Distillery

Explore Johnstons of Elgin’s rich history in tweed and cashmere, crafting exquisite luxury products in the world’s finest fibres for over 225 years. Tours available. We’ll pop by Gordon & MacPhail whisky heritage centre and shop with its extraordinary selection of over 1000 single malt whiskies. Perhaps some in your group might prefer a tour of Johnstons of Elgin whilst others immerse themselves in the Gordon & MacPhail whisky experience (they’re only 5 minutes apart). Then off to explore Strathspey! Enjoy the beautiful Strathspey scenery unfolding before us as we make our way gradually alongside the River Spey. is there a particular distillery you’d like to visit? Let us know and we can book a tour, or shall we just meander between a few distilleries enjoying a tasting flight or two? Also available... Take the “Dram Tram” Keith – Dufftown heritage railway (weekends only) OR The Strathspey Steam Railway between Aviemore and Nethy Bridge (Broomhill).

We’ll explore the impact of the Picts on this majestic landscape. Known as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, meaning ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes constituted the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland. 13th century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to see if we can spot any dolphins. Then on to Groam House Museum to learn about their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD. On to Cromarty. An enchanting wee town, perfect for a brief wander and a coffee before boarding the ferry and off to explore the Pictish sites and stones at Nigg, Shandwick and Hilton of Cadboll. Look at for random mermaids!! There’s a great lunch opportunity here before continuing on our journey to meet a Pictish Queen at The Tarbat Discovery Centre, Portmahomack, the epi-centre of the 8th century Pictish monastic estate. We can take a quick diversion out to see Tarbat Ness lighthouse before taking in our final Pictish stone of the day, the Edderton Cross Slab.

A dram fine day out from Inverness exploring three of our finest local distilleries and their exquisite whiskies We'll head south from Inverness, to THE CAIRN DISTILLERY, situated beautifully on the banks of the River Spey and in the shadow of the Cairngorm Mountains. Here we'll explore one of Scotland's newest and most modern distilleries We return north towards Inverness and nip off the A9 at TOMATIN DISTILLERY. We can take their Legacy tour, or simply enjoy a dram or two in their tasting rooms. A late lunch at the wonderful 3 Bridges community owned cafe in Tomatin then north once again on the A9. Bypassing Inverness we take the Kessock Bridge over the Beauly Firth and head west along its northern shore to Muir of Ord, home of GLEN ORD DISTILLERY and the SINGLETON MALT. Here we can enjoy their Classic tour or simply sample some of their fine malts in the distillery's comfortable and contemporary tasting rooms. 1 or 2 distillery tours plus 1 or 2 tastings.

We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west over the Dornoch Firth and beyond. Descending back to sea level we'll enjoy the Discovery Tour at BALBLAIR DISTILLERY, nestled on the southern shore of the Dornoch Firth, one of Scotland's best kept whisky secrets. By way of contrast, we'll head just a few miles east along the firth to GLENMORANGIE DISTILLERY. We can take their Classic tour, or simply enjoy a dram or two in their tasting rooms. A late lunch at the wonderful Platform 1864 restaurant / coffee shop in Tain then south west along the A9 to Tore. Heading west above the northern shore of the Beauly Firth to Muir of Ord, home of the GLEN ORD DISTILLERY and THE SINGLETON MALT. Here we can enjoy their Classic tour or simply sample some of their fine malts in the distillery's comfortable and contemporary tasting rooms. 1 or 2 distillery tours plus 1 or 2 tastings.

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.

We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore where you can discover the history and heritage of The Scottish Highlands. From here we will enjoy a lovely tour along the quieter back roads of Badenoch & Strathspey. We'll visit Ruthven Barracks before passing through Rothiemurchus and Loch Morlich. Our journey then takes us up to Cairngorm ski area and UK’s highest mountain railway. Experience Cairngorm Mountain and enjoy wonderful panoramic views from UK’s highest restaurant, over 1000 metres up. Back down in Strathspey we can go looking for red squirrels and perhaps Ospreys amid our indigenous Caledonian Pine Forest by Loch Garten and Nethy Bridge. Our tour takes us on to Grantown-on-Spey and, if time allows, we can enjoy an envigorating dram or two on our way home at either Tomatin or the new Cairn Distillery.

The journey to Skye takes us through many majestic landscapes. Travelling the Great Glen alongside Loch Ness, we’ll head north west at Invermoriston, passing the Five Sisters of Kintail before descending through the site of The Battle of Glen Shiel towards Loch Duich and our first glimpse of the west coast. We’ll take time for a visit to Eilean Donan Castle before heading over the Skye Bridge. Our time on Skye will be spent away from the crowds, exploring the beautiful Sleat Peninsula, "The Garden of Skye". Our visit to Isle Ornsay allows time to explore the curious Gaelic craft and whisky shops and gallery... we can pop back in here later for a whisky tasting too! We continue south to Armadale Castle & Gardens, and then to the southern most point of Skye along the most picturesque road on the island. The views to Knoydart, Loch Nevis and The Isles of Eigg & Rhum are simply breathtaking If time allows, we can return to the mainland by the Glenelg ferry enroute back to Inverness.

Head for Scotland's Isle of Skye and skip the hassle of driving or booking transportation on this jam-packed, full-day guided tour from Inverness. Traveling by minibus, you also visit such famed sites as Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle on the journey to the island, where you swim in the Fairy Pools and spend some time exploring Skye's highlights.

Explore some of the highlights of the Scottish Highlands in a day. Travel though stunning landscapes and take in the history and culture of the area. This is a private tour for your group only. Travel in comfort with an experienced driver and guide.