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Things to do in Nairn, Scotland: The Best Private Tours
Thanks to its unique micro-climate, Nairn gets more hours of sunshine and less rainfall than other towns just a few miles away. Thankfully, this combination of abundant sun and no rain provide the perfect weather conditions for golf, as Nairn boasts two 18-hole championship courses. (And if you have time on your hands, there are 30 more courses within 60 miles.) Don't miss the town's jazz and film festivals, the latter of which was started by Nairn resident and actress Tilda Swinton (you'd know her if you saw her).
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1. Select South Private Tour from Invergordon Cruise Port
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This is a Private Tour by Luxury MPV from Invergordon heading South taking in a number of iconic attractions. This tour is laid back and at a speed to suit my customers. Whilst there will be an itinerary it is your day and this can be changed in real time as we go to change what we see or do. Tickets for attractions are not included but can be acquired at short notice at cost price.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from the Port of Invergordon, Complimentary water and snacks are carried in the vehicle, There is complimentary wifi where reception allows, Good craic, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to attractions, meals
Reviewed By spinart2016
My husband and I had a wonderful day last week (Oct 2020) exploring the Northern Highlands from Inverness with Craig. Prior to our visit, I communicated with Craig via email to plan our day. I had a few things in mind that I wanted to see, such as the Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Dunrobin Castle, but mostly explained that we wanted to get a sense of the history and culture and stop and take in the beautiful landscapes and take photos. Craig delivered all that and more, exceeding our expectations, with his knowledge of the area and his delightful stories. In addition to all of the above, Craig whisked us off to a surprise visit to fascinating Wardlaw Mausoleum to learn more about the Clan Fraser (Outlander fans will understand!), Beauty Priory, Shin Falls to see the salmon leaping (yes, we did get to see actual salmon!). We had another surprise at Dunrobin Castle with a Falconry demonstration, which normally would not be operating this time of year. Many stops along the way to see beautiful vistas, Loch Fleet World Heritage site where we had a good view of the seal colony, and Clootie Well. Craig was the ultimate host, picking us up and dropping us off at our Inverness hotel, driving us in comfort, complete with safety measures of hand sanitizer and masks, and more importantly a picnic hamper full of snacks. He was very responsive and communicative before and after our trip. I highly recommend Craig as your personal tour guide to the delightful Highlands.
2. Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, luxury tranport fleet, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
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Reviewed By Vtentmt
It was really nice and good experience the tour with Mike. He is very kind and informative tour guide with thoughtful consideration. Really recommend for all others whose plan to visit Inverness.
3. Invergordon port to Cawdor castle and lochness
This tour is a great way to see the best parts of Inverness including cawdor castle home of Lady Cawdor and made famous by Shakespears Macbeth play spend a little time in inverness and time around the loch taking photos of your day with plenty of back roads and scenic views on route
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Admission fees not included
Reviewed By HighlandLass24
Andrew gave us the best experience on a trip out to Cawdor Castle from Inverness. He was on time, helpful with my elderly mother, kind, full of knowledge and just plain welcoming. He picked us up at our B&B in Inverness, promptly at the time arranged, told us all about the castle during our drive out there, and told us if we needed more time at the castle, to just let him know and he could adjust as needed. On the way back to Inverness, since it was my mother's first time in Scotland, he drove us by Culloden battlefield to take a look at the site as well as the hairy coos there at no extra charge, even though we were his last trip for the day and it took time out of his own personal schedule. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and I would highly recommend him and his car services and tours to anyone who visits the area. The prices were reasonable, the service outstanding and you definitely won't be disappointed.
4. Cawdor Castle, Clava cairns and Culloden Battlefield
We will start of with a visit to a beautiful Castle, Cawdor Castle which is linked to Shakespeare's Macbeth, but home to the magical, fairy tale castle. It dates from the late 14th century, having been built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor, with the ancient medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree - wherever you look, Cawdor Castle is steeped in intrigue and history. A short drive from here will take us to the famous site of the last battle fought on British soil, Culloden Battlefield for visit and lunch. Culloden Battlefield has been restored as close as possible to how it was when battle took place in April 1746. There is a fantastic state of the art visitors centre, where we have time to take in over 250yrs of history and artifacts since the Battle. After lunch, a 5 minute drive to the Clava cairns. This is a fascinating historical place dating back to 2000BC. A Clava Cairn is a type of circular chamber tomb cairn from the Bronze Age.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 4SIGHT
Enjoyed an hour at Speyside. Knowledgable guide with a reasonable tasting ... wasn't my favorite whiskey but a nice experience.
5. Tour of Culloden Battlefield & Cawdor Castle
Tours of Fort George and Clava Cairns are both highly requested of us and it’s not hard to see why! These two locations are amazing parts of Inverness’ history and provide a great opportunity to investigate both the military and cultural aspects of Highland culture. Cawdor Castle was built in the 14th century, by the Thanes of Cawdor, with the ancient medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree – wherever you look, Cawdor Castle is steeped in intrigue and history. Around 4000 years old, the series of stone cairns are all that remains of a Bronze Age cemetery, crematorium, sundial and calendar and are just above the River Nairn. An important remnant of the past of the local Scots, the Clava Cairns has become a major tourist destination in recent years thanks to the popularity of the Diana Gabaldon book series and TV show ‘Outlander’ which drew inspiration from the cairns for the ‘Craigh na Dun’ locale which sent the hero Claire Randall back in time to Jacobite Scotland!
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions: Restroom on board
Reviewed By 483pauline7
The best trip I've ever been on. Professional service, great knowledge of places visited, the guide was very pleasant and tolerant for small children. I highly recommend, especially to families with small children. And not only.
6. GHD Clan Tour - 1746 and more
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.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional Driver/Guide, Historical Fun
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Reviewed By mutleymushu
I wanted to book a trip where myself and my husband were the only passengers but I wasn’t paying stupid money, and this trip fitted the bill. We had an excellent trip with George, who went out of his way to find us as many distilleries as he could. Unfortunately because of coronavirus many had shut their doors to visitors. Unsurprisingly none of the distilleries we did visit were doing tours of where they do production, but the ones we visited for tastings were well worth it. The highlight for us was Glenmorangie. We’d highly recommend a day with George, a true gent and Highlander.
7. Loch Ness,cawdor castle,inverness,Culloden battlefield,& more from invergordon
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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Snacks
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Reviewed By Vtentmt
It was really nice and good experience the tour with Mike. He is very kind and informative tour guide with thoughtful consideration. Really recommend for all others whose plan to visit Inverness.
8. The Ultimate Malt Whisky Tour
As a full service tour operator, we organise everything, including accommodation, dining, excursions, driving, providing the most exceptional luxury tours Scotland & Ireland have to offer. Allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of our countries and have the most memorable and luxurious vacation. Submit your enquiry today and we will send further details to begin planning your trip of a lifetime.
Inclusions: Accommodation, Dinner, Chauffeur, Excursions, V.A.T
Exclusions: Flights
9. Tour the Highlands Culloden, Cairns and Cawdor 2 to 15 passengers
Tartan Tours are exclusive to Avril's Travels where you are personally guided around the highlands by a born and bred highland lass. Join us as we venture South taking in Beauly, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Cawdor Castle* (we will visit Urquhart Castle instead) Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in your own 7 or 15 seat minibus. This tour can be customized to your requirements, please get in touch to discuss. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your requirements. We will email you to confirm this. * Cawdor Castle is not open due to Covid restrictions as an alternative we will visit Urquhart Castle instead.
Inclusions: Air Conditioned Vehicle, Pick up and Drop off, Scottish Lassie Driver Guide, WiFi, Bottled water
Exclusions: Entry/Admission - Cawdor Castle
Reviewed By lynnem902
We were a group of twelve friends who had a fantastic trip to Scotland one year ago (May 2019). In this time of staying close to home, it makes the memories of our trip to Scotland even more special. Avril made our week in the Highlands so relaxing. She filled all our transportation needs, from our arrival at the train station in Inverness, shopping for groceries and taking us to very different locations and experiences that made our vacation extra wonderful. She picked us up at our farmhouse location for our tours and even recommended a chef couple who prepared a top notch Scottish 5 course meal at our residence one evening. She knows all the good photo stops. 5 Stars. We toured the three “Ds” on our last cold wet windy day together. Great suggestion for the weather. Also toured part of Skye and Ben Nevis, Fort William and Loch Shiel. Lynne and Mike
10. Culloden Battlefield and all Points East
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!
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
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