Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour
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Invergordon, Scotland
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Check off several Scottish Highland highlights in just one day
- Benefit from your expert guide's insights into Scottish history and culture
- Includes hassle-free Invergordon port pickup and drop-off
- Stay connected in the van with on-board Wi-Fi
What's Included
- Kilted Highlander guide
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Entrance fee - Dunrobin Castle£14.50 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Struie
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Dornoch
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Balblair Distillery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 46 reviews
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Simply outstanding! Bob was the best guide you could hope for! We made several scenic stops and a couple of whisky distilleries before hitting the highlight of the trip, Dunrobin Castle! Even got to pet a highland cow! We highly recommend this tour as he picked us up on time and returned us to the cruise ship on time!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your very kind words , I am so pleased you guys had a great day
We had an awesome day with Bob as our guide. There were only the two of us so it was a private tour with great attention to what we would like to do. Bob went out of his way to find Highland cows and even bought carrots, but the cows spurned our offering. We toured every item I recall from the itinerary and other things besides, including Highland views, a magnificent waterfall, some very old cemeteries, and stops by two distilleries. We were picked up at the pier, exactly as described, arrived at Dunrobin Castle, in time to see the castle and the falconry demonstration, and back well in time for our ship’s departure. Bob was full of information about the area and a good conversationalist. We thoroughly enjoyed our day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your very kind words
I will make sure BoB gets your feed back
Great you had a great day
Kind Regards
George
GHD Clan Tours
George was an amazing guy. Took us to all kinds of places along the way and got to take a picture with a Highland cow!! he explained to everything we were seeing and was very generous with our time. Highly recommend him. And he looks great in a kilt!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Ha Ha , Thank you Debra I am glad you enjoyed your Tour And Myself in the kilt
Safe travels
This was an 7-8 hour full day tour and George, our driver from the Mackintosh clan was excellent. He talks about each neighborhood giving a full description and tons of pointers. The Dunrobin Castle is a fabulous tour and we all truly enjoyed it, including my 3 year old granddaughter!
My daughters said this was the best day ever.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your very kind words ,, im glad you all had a great day , And your grand daughter was very good .. Dont think ive seen such a young girl so well behaved
George@scotlandmail.com
Wonderful trip with Roger our guide & driver. We stopped at many beautiful spots, from falls to scenic overlooks, to cathedrals. There were only 6 of us, so had a very comfortable ride too. Roger was very informative & funny, & made the tour so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words ,, I am sorry i was unable to do this tour as i had 14 people who had bookings with me on the 7th
i have every faith in Roger to give you a great day ,, and i am so glad he has done so
Thank you
George Ritchie
George@scotlandmail.com
Very flexible if you want to make changes along the way. Very small group. Only six people in a van. Very comfortable. George was very knowledgeable of area and history.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind words
Kind regards
George
It was exactly as described. The Scottish countryside was beautiful and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Dunrobin castle is a must see and we also enjoyed the whiskey tour. Great way to see this part of Scotland!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your very kind words
Kind Regards
George
this tour was the best! we saw everything and the guide was very knowledgeable and personable. he was charismatic and accommodating. would highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much I hope you all enjoyed Edinburgh
Safe sailing
Mike was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and did his best to make sure that everyone had a great time.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Dan Cooper
Thank you for your kind words , And i am so pleased you had a great day with Dave Not Mike !!
I will make sure he gets your review
Fantastic tour!! We really had a wonderful time. Very detailed history, good laughs, and tailored experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your very kind words ,,
Safe travels as you go
Hands down, one of the best tours we have taken in Scotland! Our guide was a wealth of information and tailor made everything to exactly what we wanted— more or less time at the various sites. As we were off the cruise ship he was also very cognizant of our all-aboard time and got us back to the ship with time to spare! Highly recommend this to one and all! A great tour! And George was the best guide as well— if you get a chance take his tour!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi David
Thank you for your very nice review Honestly it was a pleasure to show you guys around
Safe onward travels
Bob was our guide (George, the owner mentioned in many other reviews, was leading a tour van we were trailing most of the time), and while Bob was friendly and allowed us complete flexibility, he felt more like a private driver than a guide, often giving anecdotes on previous groups he'd driven and sometimes pulling out his phone to do spot research but not providing much of his own commentary.
It did not matter to us but he was also not kilted and was driving a personal car so no Wi-Fi as stated in the listing. George did not actually recognize Bob's car so this might have just been a one off thing.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
HI , The reason i did not know Bobs car was he recently changed it , And i had no idea it did not have wi~fi as you state .
I did have a other driver lined up for this tour ,but the other party of 4 cancelled , and the driver with the bigger vehicle would not do only 2 persons
Bob does his own Tours and i have used him before with no issues .
It is very difficult to get a party of 2 covered
Which i did rather than cancel your booking
Sorry if you were slightly disappointed
Great tour! George was a great tour guide. He was able to modify our trip to include seeing some golf courses along with the other must sees in Northern Scotland.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words
Im just happy you had a great day
We had an excellent all day private tour with George. George showed up wearing his Scottish kilt. George was so informative and we saw so much. I really recommend this tour with George.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your very kind words
Thank you for recommendation It was a pleasure to show you guys a little bit of our lovely country
George was an amazing guide. Arrived early to pick us up at our B & B. Asked if there was anything specific we were interested in. Took us to a couple of stops before heading to Dunrobin castle. (Explained to best way to see the castle and recommended starting with falconry demonstration). We were not rushed at any point and time. Then made a stop at the distillery for a tasting on the way back. Wonderful day out.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks It was a pleasure showing you guys all you wanted to see and do
George was an excellent guide. He was very informative. Took us to interesting stops and gave us plenty of time to explore. Enjoyed watching the salmon jumping upstream. Fully recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words
Excellent tour, George was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. We did however on occasions feel slightly rushed, especially when visiting the castle. Otherwise good value for money
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks for your views ,,,Im sorry you felt you were rushed ,, I try to make a point of giving people all the time they need at any stop
Really enjoyed meeting George. The castle and falconry display were great. We enjoyed lunch at the castle as well. The stop at Clyneish distillery was fun. Afternoon attractions were a bit remote for us. But we had a good experience of the highlands and the heather
Our tour guide was exceptional. His knowledge of the area and of what we were going to visit made everything just come alive for us. His vehicle was new and clean and comfortable for seven people, and I think this may have been the high point of our entire cruise. I would recommend it to anyone.
George was a great guide and as a life long resident was very knowledgeable of the area. He was accommodating to his guests and ensured that we all enjoyed the tour. The castle was amazing (one of the best we saw while on holiday). The falconry exhibit is not to be missed!
Wonderful shore excursion with Alastair! Beautiful scenery and great introduction to the highlands. I’m amazed at how much we were able to see in just 8 hours. Falconry show was a definite highlight. Enjoyed every minute and can’t wait to visit again to explore more of this beautiful country. Thank you Alastair for an unforgettable day!
Marvelous trip! Enjoyed every minute! Loved the Donrobin castle, the falcontry and each and every stop
We were able to see a lot of Scotland thanks to our wonderful tour guide Alastair. We all had a great time!
I'm not sure where the disconnect was - whether I saw different wording on the mobile vs. desktop description or just looked at so many tour options, but I truly thought I booked a private tour. So, understandably we were a little upset to find we were on a minibus with a small group. Luckily, the people on our group were nice.
We like our kilted guide, however I got the hint that he might not be a morning person. By the afternoon, he was much more friendly and smiley. Admittedly, he said he also needed a day off. Ha! I know that feeling. He definitely does not like "English" people (but I suspect people in general - which is perfectly fine). His setup with the microphone was helpful, but I wouldn’t say he was full of facts and history as one might hope from the guide they are with all day, but his tips and tricks at the castle stop were important.
We drove through many quaint towns, but with no windows open and going at higher speeds, pictures just weren’t possible. I tried to take in as much as I could. We stopped at Millionaire’s View lookout point to get out for photos and an area of a stream where the salmon run. There was a stop at Dunrobin Castle, a town that I’m not sure what the name of it was and a local distillery for a quick tasting. In the town, we had a nice lunch at a place called Greens in the old courthouse. Good food, clean place…and we still had time to shop and walk around a bit. We went to a local tartan store run by one James Fraser (no relation) and his family.
Overall, it was a nice day and the kind of service one would expect from a small group tour - only I started the day thinking I had booked a private tour, so I was disappointed (I suppose in myself).
We were not sure what to expect, especially because there was a new tour business that was taking over for the previous owner but BOY did we have an amazing time. Alistair was very communicative (could use a little more help on knowing times and location for meeting up, but it is a small enough port that we saw where the other groups were and just waiting there) and Geen was an absolute gem of a tour guide. He made sure to show us just about everything we asked to see (even a highland cow!) and was informative and engaging. His vehicle was nice and clean (no wifi, but that was fine) and extremely safe driving. Each stop was fun and informative and he kept us entertained with stories while driving through the small towns to our next stop. In Dornoch, he brought us to the best fish and chips restaurant. Cannot say enough good things about this tour and Go Highlands!
The tour guide/driver was amazing. He was well versed in the history of the region and was open to all questions we had. The places he took us to see were breathtaking. Would recommend this tour and guide to all visiting the area.
We had Sara as our tour person and she was amazing. She gave us a lot of local info on all the places we visit. She also took us to some of the most scenic place. She was friendly and very knowledgeable of everything. She suggested Balblair distillery tour instead of other, which we ended up liking it so much more. The castle was nice, we didn’t have that much time for the castle, but the falcon show was amazing. Love it! Overall, I would recommended this tour company highly and Sara. We had a lovely time.
We scheduled the tour based on the reviews of the tour and ratings of the guide. Instead, we end up with a substitute guide, who was really nice, but didn't really explain much. I was in the back seat and couldn't hear the conversations. If we asked a question and he didn't know, he would try to look it up on Google. There was not the information as was described in the listing. Basically, it was a transportation tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Sorry i was unavailable You would have been more disapointed if i didnt get a Substitute Guide
We had an amazing tour with Tom who was very flexible with our schedule. Loved Dunrobin Castle and the Balblair Distillery. Also a quick stop to see some highland cows.
Thanks Tom
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you i will let Tom know you had a great day
Kind Regards
George
Ghdtours@gmail.com
George picked us up from our hotel and had a whole day planned just for us. We visited the sites that were in the description of the tour but since the castle was closed George went the extra mile and booked a tour in a distillery for us instead, which was great. We definitely recommend the tour to everyone looking to find an authentic tour through Scotland with a guide that knows so many special spots and pieces of information.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for your very kind words
Im just glad you had a great day
Ghdtours@gmail.com
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