Monsters, Lochs and Legends (incl. Castle & Cruise)

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Loch Ness

Loch Ness Boat Cruise

Beauly

Whisky Distilleries

Culloden Battlefield

Clava Cairns

Itinerary

Join us on a jam-packed Loch Ness tour from Inverness and enjoy many iconic Scottish experiences in just one day. Our adventure begins at the legendary Loch Ness , where you will take a cruise and visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle for ideal monster spotting opportunities. After lunch in beautiful Beauly, we visit a Highland whisky distillery, where the best way to learn about the “water of life” is to taste it! Learn the true story which inspired Outlander at Culloden Battlefield and attempt your own journey through the stones at Clava Cairns. We return to Inverness in the early evening.

day 1Monsters, Lochs And Legends

Your tour departs from Inverness before you journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to the ruins of the 13th century Urquhart Castle. Then there’s free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; featured in the Outlander book 'Dragonfly in Amber'. Our next stop is a Highland whisky distillery, where you can learn about whisky and sample a wee dram in the bar.
Listen to tales of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden, on our visit to Culloden Battlefield. Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. When you’ve heard the harrowing history behind the Outlander story, you might not want to travel back in time to meet Jamie Fraser after all! Your Loch Ness tour returns to Inverness in the early evening.
Please note: during winter the route goes in reverse.

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Your Legendary Local GuideForeign Language Audio Guide AvailableAudio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones

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Scottish Stories & Live Commentary (in English)Loch Ness Boat CruiseUrquhart Castle EntryFull Refund if Cancelled More Than 24 Hours in Advance

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