Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle & Clava Cairns

What's included in the tour price?

Adult £155, Child £125  Infants under 2 £50 (includes entry to Cawdor castle and an audio guide for the castle in your own language).  

Tour in luxury smaller vehicle

This tour is often taken in 4 seater car or an 8 seater luxury vehicle.  Occasionally it might be  in a 16-33 seater small minibus, but ask if you wish to check. If only a large bus is available we will limit the number of guests to around 30.

Tour timings

You’ll leave over an hour after docking and return at least one hour before your ship sails. The tour lasts from 6-8 hours but can be shortened to accommodate ship departure times. It can also leave later if your ship docks after 9.

For our cancellation policy see FAQs https://www.thistleexcursions.co.uk/faqs

See the off the beaten track side of Loch Ness to Dores 

This tour lets you see the unblemished parts of Loch Ness. You get to dip your toe in Loch Ness and take home a sample of the Loch.   It takes you the south side of the loch to a small village called Dores. Sometimes you'll meet the local Nessie hunter, Steve. He also sells home made Nessie sculptures.  

Culloden Battlefield

We visit Culloden Battlefield and visitor centre for at least 30/45 minutes. The last battle on British soil.

Clava Cairns (Creag na Dun)

We will visit Clava Cairns, the inspiration for the Outlander book and series by Diana Galaldon (15 to 20 minutes).

Cawdor Castle 

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Robertson's Quaint Farm and Highland Cows - Beauly or An Talla highland cows

We visit here when time allows and you can shop in the farm shop if you wish, but more importantly get photos with Jamie or Katie-Morag - two friendly hairy highland cows (one black, one brown). 

Inverness

Browse the shops or bars or look at the historic buildings at your leisure  you'll have 3 hours at the castle or the town, depending on your preference or share you time between the two locations.

After having seen the city and enjoying the Highland culture you’ll head back to the port. 

The order of venues may change bit we will see all the places.