loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites
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Is loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites worth booking?
loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites is a 6.8-hour experience in Inverness, United Kingdom, from $100 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 43 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (43)
- Duration
- 6.8 hours
- From
- $100 per person
HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for 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, Clava Cairns culloden ba
What you get
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- FREE TASTING AT GREAT GLEN DISTILLERY
About this experience
HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for 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, Clava Cairns culloden battlefield, coo,s and drams and outlander sites from from INVERNESS .its is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly guide will pick you up from your place of stay ie. hotels guesthouses and apartments to take you around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant sites anywhere in Scotland. From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory , robertson farm and the glen ord distillery Then on to the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, . What are you waiting for .
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- FREE TASTING AT GREAT GLEN DISTILLERY
Not included
- GLEN ORD DISTILLERY TASTING STARTING FROM £6/ 10.00 FOR 1 DRAM
What you'll see and do
St Andrews Cathedral The tour starts in inverness we drive past the St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral church dating back to 1869 located near the centre of the city. The Anglican Cathedral is the most northerly in the UK, and is an excellent example of local architecture and the Gothic style. Take some time to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricately carved stonework. and then on to the Ness Islands 5 min drive to the ness islands
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Ness Islands
The River Ness is the river that runs from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour and through the heart of the City of Inverness – in fact the river is where Inverness gets it’s name, not from the famous Loch Ness as many think, but from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”. According to the legend the first-ever claimed sighting of the Loch Ness monster wasn’t in Loch Ness, but the River Ness; when Saint Columba is said to have banished a “water monster” back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across. The river is a draw to visitors – many buildings sit attractively on its banks, including St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Inverness Cathedral), Eden Court Theatre and a number of popular restaurants and hotels. Nature-lovers should keep an eye out for common and grey seals, a number of bat species, and birds such as dippers, goosander and the occasional osprey. 15 min drive and then on to loch ness
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Loch Ness Region
Inverness to Loch Ness From your NESS ISLANDS in Inverness we will travel towards Loch Ness, with plenty of opportunities for photos at some of the most beautiful vantage points the loch has to offer on our Loch Ness tour from Inverness. and a chance to touch the waters of loch ness and then on to the Drumnadrochit village for shoppind and gin tasting
10 minutes here
A true product of its place of birth, Great Glen balances the sweet herbal honeysuckle notes of Scottish heather with the subtle tartness of Red Sorrel and the aromatic pine tones of Frankincense. Elevated by the purity of our own base spirit, this complex and rewarding gin has deep, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story.
20 minutes here
Beauly Priory
Take your time wandering the historic ruins and learn more about its amazing history, before the tour picks up again, this time towards Beauly Priory, a beautiful ancient monastery that now lies in ruins but retains an air of reverence and mystery. then on to the robertsons farm 10 min drive
20 minutes here
Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
Highland Cows, goats and Alpacas can be seen here The farm shop is packed with a wide range of treats to tempt all tastes as well as gifts and goodies for all the family! Open all year and then on to the glen ord distillery 10 min drive
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FROM GRAIN TO GLASS A true product of its place of birth, Great Glen balances the sweet herbal honeysuckle notes of Scottish heather with the subtle tartness of Red Sorrel and the aromatic pine tones of Frankincense. Elevated by the purity of our own base spirit, this complex and rewarding gin has deep, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story. and then on to culloden battlefield 30 min drive
30 minutes here
Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns This deeply sacred place within the landscape of the Highlands is steeped in history, with the first usage of the site thought to date back over 4000 years. Set within a beautiful forested area, there is evidence that ancient peoples returned here again and again; there are even the ruins of a medieval chapel here. The Clava Cairns serves as the inspiration for the fictitious Craigh na Dun standing stones in the book and TV series Outlander, in fact, the famous “cleft stone” that transports the main character Claire back in time . AND BACK TO INVERNESS 20 min drive
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Culloden Battlefield
Culloden famously played host to the bloody Battle of Culloden, the outcome of which had ramifications far outside the local area and is intensively documented at the visitor centre. Get up close and personal with the history of the battle with artefacts, re-enactments and talks by local historians, before heading the short distance to Clava Cairns, an ancient bronze-age cemetery. and then on to clava cairns 10 min drive
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Historic and Scenic Tours Inverness
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 43 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
43 verified traveler reviews for loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
great day tour in Inverness
great excursion. Roy was an awesome guide, and spentbthe entire day taking the six of us around Inverness to see all the historical sites. highly recommended!
Response from the operator: HI , ROBERT AND FAMILY IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide roy , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike M AND IQBAL @ Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
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Tour around Inverness
Fantastic experience. Mike was so communicative, accommodating and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough. He went above and beyond on the tour. I would only go with his company if you want a personalized experience in a comfortable ride.
Response from the operator: HI , ADAM FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver/ guide MIKE M , We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again Mike M AND IQBAL @ - Historic & Scenic tours INVERNESS SCOTLAND
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Highlands Tour
We were a family group of 8 and we toured with Stuart, who picked us up in a van from our hotel for a day tour of various Highland locations. What a fantastic day with a customized tour. Stuart was so knowledgeable of the local area and provided us with an outstanding day tour of so many different sites. I would highly recommend this tour if you are in the Inverness area!
Response from the operator: HI LAURA FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide STUART . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
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Scotland Tour
Great service, the guide was amazing. Had great insight at all the places visited and water and snacks for all.
Response from the operator: HI OMAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide MIKE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
via Viator
Amazing day
This tour was amazing and personalized. The pick up at our rental was extremely convenient. Lewis was a spectacular guide, who was very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. He took our interests into account and accommodated our schedule to fit in all the things we were interested in. I would highly recommend this tour. It’s been the highlight of our trip.
Response from the operator: HI .MARY FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY thanks so much for your kind review for our driver / guide LEWIS . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND IQBAL @ historic and scenic tours.com SCOTLAND
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $100 to $160
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Inverness.
How much does loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites cost?
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Prices start at $100 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Inverness usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites take?
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Plan for about 6.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Inverness is not rushed.
Is loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 43 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Inverness, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Inverness can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Inverness and add a light layer if any part of the 6.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Inverness within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Inverness?
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On Outty we rank every Inverness experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness, Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness, Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Inverness?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Inverness?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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