Clava Cairns Tours and Activities

Immerse yourself in Scotland’s spectacular natural landscapes on a day tour of the Scottish Highlands from Inverness. In a small group limited to eight, visit Loch Ness, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster at Chanonry Point. Plus, stop at the Clava Cairns (Stones of Clava), Culloden Battlefield, and Glen Ord Whisky Distillery.

Get out of town and into the scenic countryside—without the hassle of driving—on this guided tour from Inverness. Head for the famed Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Enjoy some free time in Beauly and visit Culloden battlefield.

Tartan Tours are exclusive to Avril's Travels where you are personally guided around the highlands by a born and bred highland lass and fully qualified experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide Joins us as we venture South taking in Beauly, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Cawdor Castle Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in your own 7 or 16 seat minibus. This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. PLEASE ADVISE if using mobility aids that require storage. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will email you to confirm this but always aim for 9am departure when we can.

This Half-Day GoHighlands Loch Ness Tour from Inverness promises to be fun, wide awake and full of interesting sections of history. Safe and easy on the feet not a lot of walking just history, Culture and a relaxing time on board. Kick back and let your driver guide take you there.

On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one of the best walks in the region. But that’s not all, you also get a chance to learn about the last battle fought on British soil at Culloden and discover a Bronze Age tomb at Clava Cairns. Join this day-tour and explore one of Scotland’s most untouched landscapes.

Discover filming locations from the hit TV show Outlander on this private full-day tour from Inverness and benefit from the inside knowledge of a local guide. Marvel at historic sites such as the Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield; admire natural scenery including the Monadhliath Mountains, Loch Ness, and Fraser Cave; and visit Urquhart Castle, Beauly, and Castle Leoch.

Explore the Scottish Highlands without the stress of navigating on this private full-day shore excursion with round-trip transfer from the Invergordon cruise port. In addition to tailoring the day’s itinerary to your preferences, your guide offers conversation and anecdotes about stops along the way, from Culloden Battlefield to Glen Ord Whisky Distillery. Booking a private tour enables you to explore at your own pace and enjoy your guide’s full attention.

Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible on your Highland adventure, our Loch Ness tour from Inverness is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, home of the romantic and brooding Urquhart Castle (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory, before arriving at the Glen Ord Distillery, one of the last remaining single malt scotch whisky distilleries on the Black Isle. Take in the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, before heading for nearby Cawdor Castle. Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay. What are you waiting for Book now with us

This Half-Day GoHighlands Loch Ness Tour from Inverness promises to be fun, wide awake and full of interesting sections of history. Safe and easy on the feet not a lot of walking just history, Culture and a relaxing time on board. Kick back and let your driver guide take you there.

George will personaly guide you through time pointing out all the references to the Outlander Series in the Highlands. Visit the Culloden Battlefield and other areas where Claire and Jamie travel.

This is another relaxing day out which takes a look back to old and ancient times visiting Ancient Pictish Sites , Old Churches and burial grounds primarily around Ross-shire. The tour is conducted in a luxury van type MPV which has full leather seating for up to 7 adult passengers and the driver is an advanced driver with an excellent knowledge of the area. Complimentary water, snacks and WiFi.

Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged tours taking in some of the magical sights and experiences available in this fascinating area. We currently offer One Day tours showcasing some of the most breath-taking scenery and stunning landscapes that the Highlands have to offer. Our 8 seater vehicle offers you that personal experience that we strive to give all our customers. If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help. We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point.

Whether you are looking for half day or full day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible on your Highland adventure, our Loch Ness tour from Inverness is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant sites anywhere in Scotland. From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, home of the romantic and brooding Urquhart Castle (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory, Then on to, We take in the historic and dramatic Cawdor castle, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay. What are you waiting for? Book our Loch Ness tour from Inverness and experience the Highlands as you never have before.

Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions. This tour is provided in a luxury 4 seater car (BMW or Lexus) or a luxury 8 seater minvan (Tourneo or Mercedes). You are guaranteed the personal touch from our friendly and expert guides. If you are a German guest we can sometimes provide you with a German-speaking guide, but usually our tour is in English.

This is the ultimate day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most breathtaking, 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 personal Highland adventure. Visit some of the most historic and cultural sites in the Highlands starting with Beauly Priory, before moving onto the famous and romantic Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness. See the tranquil Ness Islands and St. Andrew’s Cathedral, before moving onto the historic Culloden Battlefield and the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander “cleft stone”. Finally, take in Cawdor Castle, it’s gardens and grounds, before returning to Inverness. Always a personal tour experience - guaranteed Tours with that personal touch. We only take small groups of 4, 6 and 8 on our tours, which means you always get the very best experience.

A fun and friendly day tour awaits! Experience the scenery of the Great Glen and the mystery of Loch Ness, as we travel along the banks of Loch Ness. We will visit historic Urquhart Castle, experience its turbulent past & history before travelling to the beautiful village of Beauly and The French valliscaulian Priory founded 1230. A whisky tasting at Glen Ord Distillery with option of sampling 3 single malts. Lunch will take be at a local restaurant with variety of options (I can recommend best dishes). We will visit Fortrose Cathedral & will look for dolphins at Chanonry Point. Last but no means least, we will be experiencing the historic, powerfully and emotive battlefield at Culloden and Clava Cairns. The scenery speaks for itself - dramatic landscapes, historic castles , distilleries and wildlife. I look forward to sharing with you Loch Ness and Culloden on a day tour or as part of a GrandTour.

Well... where do we start? Probably one of the most famous Battles faught on British Soil between Scotland (Jacobites) and the English Forces. This tour with George will help you to relive the run up to the Battle and also point out the changes in Culture after that fateful day. If you have any particular preferences during the Tour this can also be taken into account.

Why ‘Go Highlands’? As a local I love the Highlands as much as I love meeting and showing visitors around our beautiful towns and countryside. I am truly passionate about sharing the culture, history and scenery on offer - which is why I started ‘Go Highlands’ Tours, catering for groups and individuals looking for tours from Inverness and Invergordon. Go Highlands tours have it all – breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, famous lochs, castles, gardens and distilleries. Every tour will give you a real Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera… Always a personal tour experience – guaranteed. Tours with that personal touch. Go Highlands only caters for small groups of 4, 6 and 8 on our tours, which means you always get the absolute best experience.

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of Scotland the true location of the Jacobite Strongholds are to be found in the Highlands.Like all my tours this will be a laid back and relaxed day and flexible in every respect. The tours are conducted in a luxury van type vehicle which has excellent head and leg room and adult sized seats for all occupants. Complimentary water and snacks are carried in the vehicle and WiFi is also available wherever reception allows. Entry tickets are not included but can be obtained in advance for you at cost on request. Lunch stops are at your own discretion however the driver will be able to find you somewhere nice to eat as you require.

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of Scotland the true location of the Jacobite Strongholds are to be found in the Highlands.Like all my tours this will be a laid back and relaxed day and flexible in every respect. The tours are conducted in a luxury van type vehicle which has excellent head and leg room and adult sized seats for all occupants. Complimentary water and snacks are carried in the vehicle and WiFi is also available wherever reception allows. Entry tickets are not included but can be obtained in advance for you at cost on request. Lunch stops are at your own discretion however the driver will be able to find you somewhere nice to eat as you require.

An opportunity to visit some of Scotland's well known and not so well known historic attractions in the comfort of a new Toyota RAV4 in the company of your guide, Kieron. The attractions listed are an indication of what's possible on this tour. You may want to spend a little more time at an attraction or miss one out altogether. You create your own itinerary. My wish is your command!

Why ‘Go Highlands’? As a local I love the Highlands as much as I love meeting and showing visitors around our beautiful towns and countryside. I am truly passionate about sharing the culture, history and scenery on offer - which is why I started ‘Go Highlands’ Tours, catering for groups and individuals looking for tours from Inverness and Invergordon. Go Highlands tours have it all – breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, famous lochs, castles, gardens and distilleries. Every tour will give you a real Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera… Always a personal tour experience – guaranteed. Tours with that personal touch. Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 8 on our tours, which means you always get the absolute best experience.

You will be transported through time (not quite like Claire) as you travel around the Highlands following Outlander places of interest. Getting closer you will hear all the local Craic from your Guide and feel some of that passion that ouses from the TV series.

No other tour company offers this experience. Being able to slow down and walk through the magnificent forest & waterfall before coming out on the shores of Loch Ness. Knowing your food and drink is taken care of means you just have to bring yourselves, sit back and relax in our executive VW Caravelle, ensuring maximum space, comfort and visibility! Get away from the thousands of people that visit the Loch each day by adventuring on the road less traveled.