INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND

Explore Loch Ness as well as taking in the Highland capital city of Inverness. Move on to two of the country’s most romantic medieval castles.

Travelling southwest from Invergordon we follow the banks of the Cromarty Firth, and then drive via Muir of Ord and Beauly, before travelling down a steep hill towards the stupendous Loch Ness. We shall have a stop at 14th century Urquhart Castle, which is one of the most photographed scenes in Scotland.

From here we shall travel to Inverness, where a city tour takes in some of the more historic sites – such as the Gothic style Town House and Tolbooth Steeple as well as the River Ness. We then stop for lunch at a local hotel.

Continuing inland we reach Culloden Battlefield. We have a photo stop here before reaching the conservation village of Cawdor where we shall have approximately an hour and a half to see the castle and the grounds, before we return to Invergordon and our awaiting ship. 

TOUR NOTES: This tour is not suitable for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users. The terrain may be grassy and uneven including many steps. A free flow system operates in the Castle – our guide will introduce the Castle before we walk around the rooms on our own. Our guide will be on hand to answer questions we might have, and there is information in each room. There are toilet facilities and a souvenir shop at the Castles. The walking in the gardens is during free time, and is therefore at our own discretion. Lunch will typically be a three-course meal with tea or coffee and one glass of beer or wine or a soft drink. For reference, the tour buses may not have air conditioning or toilets.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR THE 2009 SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC SEASON