Scottish Highlands Tour: Explore Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield & Urquhart Castle

Embark on a captivating Scottish Highlands tour and discover ancient Clava Cairns, historic Culloden Battlefield, and majestic Urquhart Castle. Uncover the secrets of Highland Clan families and keep an eye out for the legendary Loch Ness monster. Join our small-group tour for an intimate and immersive experience.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Clava Cairns - Our first stop will be to the Clava cairns.

Clava Cairns are a well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery complex of passage graves; ring cairns, kerb cairns and standing stones in a beautiful setting.

Clava Cairns or the Prehistoric Burial Cairns of Bulnuaran of Clava are a group of three Bronze Age cairns located near Inverness. A hugely significant and exceptionally well preserved prehistoric site, Clava Cairns is a fantastic example of the distant history of Highland Scotland, dating back about 4,000 years.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local guide service
  • Complimentary Whisky tasting
What's Not Included
  • No guarantee of Sunshine (This is Scotland) :)
  • Entry fee to Culloden Battlefield Museum (£12)
  • Entry Fee to Urquhart Castle (£12)
Additional Information

Embark on an enthralling exploration of the stunning Scottish Highlands in a small-group expedition from Inverness or Invergordon. The journey begins with a pickup from Starbucks Cafe in Inverness, followed by a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned Minibus through the bountiful nature. Explore the ancient Outlander Stones, Clava Cairns dating back 4000 years, and the historic Culloden Battlefield. Keep an eye out for the elusive Nessie and gain insight into the Highland Clan Families and their culture. With a maximum occupancy of seven individuals, this tour provides a personalized experience. Catch a glimpse of the prime attractions of the Highlands packed into a short span of half a day. Enjoy seamless travel to-and-fro, taking in the sights of castles, battlefields, archeological marvels, and the renowned Loch Ness.

Location
Starbucks
Rose Street
We will pick up all passengers in the Starbucks Cafe Car Park by the front door. We will be the only Tour operator there so really easy to find. :)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_b
Jul 18, 2024
Fascinating Stories & Sites - The tour was filled with intriguing stories and Highland mythology. We had two tour guides, Sarah and George, which I think is unusual, and both were wonderful. I learned a lot and appreciated our engagement with the tour guides and other people on the tour. Strongly recommend this tour and Highland Tours.
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Criden
Jul 13, 2024
A wonderful time in Outlander country - Alistair was a fabulous tour guide, filled with knowledge and enthusiasm for his subjects. He had clear explanations for all aspects of the day, and showed us the very best vantage points from which to explore each stop. He was funny, warm and friendly, and this turned out to be a highlight of our long circumnavigation by train of Great Britain. The other three guests aboard were friendly, too, which enhanced the experience. Highly recommended!
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Rochelle_b
Jul 13, 2024
Would give this tour 10... - Would give this tour 10 Stars. Our tour guide was so fun & knowledgeable. Very patient with my husband who had injured his foot early in the week. This is a must!
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Julie_h
Jul 11, 2024
Best Personalized Tour of Highlands - Professional guide, very knowledgeable, a real personalized tour! We liked this personalized tour the best - over the other two massive tour buses that we had taken earlier in the week. This tour allowed us to ask a multitude of questions about everything. Our tour guide was very kind, patient, and wanted to suit our interests and needs.
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Matthew_l
Jul 5, 2024
Beautiful tour full of history - We loved this tour! Our guide Sarah was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and lore of Scotland. You can really tell her passion for Scottish culture & history. When going to Loch Ness I had a preconceived notion that it would be a ourist trap. But Loch Ness and the Great Glen in one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, it’s worth going to Urquart castle, not just to see the amazing ruins, but also get some amazing views of the Glen and the loch. I highly recommend this tour!
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Vivianb412
Jun 30, 2024
A Great Tour! - We greatly enjoyed our day with George & Go Highlands! He was full of energy, knowledge and was a lot of fun besides! Our tour more than met our expectations. We saw what we expected to see; but George's personal touch and commentary made the day extra special. We highly recommend this tour!
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Andrea
Jun 15, 2024
Highly recommend for a wonderful tour! - We toured with George for a multigenerational family trip and had a wonderful experience! George is a fabulous tour guide, and we so appreciated the personal stories and the time he took with us each individually! George was able to bring Clava Cairns alive through his stories, and we were also able to fully explore and learn the history of Culloden and Castle Urquhart, and to top it all off, we had a yummy lunch and stop at the Great Glen distillery to sample (and purchase!) the best gin in the Highlands! 10 out of 10 recommend.
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Tracey_h
Jun 12, 2024
We Loved Everything! George brought history to life! - We couldn’t have had a better guide than George! He was so accommodating, and very knowledgeable!!! He taught us so much! He’s a true Scot! His enthusiasm for his country and heritage is truly a beautiful thing we won’t soon forget! Highly recommend!!!
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Courtney_f
Jun 8, 2024
One of the best tours around! - Our guide, George, was amazing! He took the time to explain the history in depth! We enjoyed the entire tour! Will definitely book with Go Highlands when we come back!
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Robin_f
Jun 5, 2024
The BEST!! - George was GREAT! Provided the most historical information for Scotland and the areas we visited. Really enjoyed this tour compared to the tours taken in the past 2 weeks! Will book again with this tour company when we come back to Scotland!
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