What You Will Do
There are some fantastic places that are very close to the Highland capital of Inverness, but perhaps not on the usual beaten track.
Why not explore into the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions, with its breath-taking scenery and wonderful places so steeped in history and culture? Discover some of the awe inspiring “hidden gems” included in this the fascinating itinerary, created to deliver a unique experience for those visiting this wonderful part of the world.
Tour Highlights:
Carn Liath Broch • Dunrobin Castle • Loch Fleet Nature Reserve • Dornoch • Dornoch Cathedral • Glenmorangie Distillery
This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if on the tour route at 8:45 am
1
Happy Tours
15 minutes
Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours
Meet at 8:45am for tour deoarture at 9:00am
2
Carn Liath Broch
40 minutes
See one of Scotland's most unique and enigmatic ancient monuments - the ruins of an Iron Age round tower
3
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
20 minutes
Glimpse some of the wildlife that inhabit the nature reserve including seals, otters and maybe even an osprey
4
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
2 hours
We stop here for entry to Castle, Castle Gardens and Falconry Display. This Castle is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Scotland.
The falconry display is awesome and you will be amazed at the display they do for you
5
Dornoch Cathedral
1 hour 30 minutes
We come here for a lunch time stop and site seeing. A visit into Dornoch Catherdal which has connections to the Hollywood Eilte is a must and there are plenty of small shops to peruse and a selection of places to eat.
6
Glenmorangie Distillery
30 minutes
Learn from your guide how the award winning single malt has been produced here and matured to preserve it's unique character since 1843. Take a tasting and enjoy this best selling single malt whisky. See the "giraffe neck"stills and perhaps take home a wee souvenir. A full tour is not included as time does not allow for this
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