The 15 Best Castle Tours in Invergordon

1.Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $206Our pick

This English-language shore excursion links Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Loch Ness, Beauly and a Highland cow farm shop. Guides such as Mo, Emma, June and Seoris add local stories, while the coach handles long distances between sites. Expect a busy six-to-eight-hour day with changing stop times.

“Great guide and driver. Loved the scenery as we drove as well as the interesting stops snd history comments”

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2.INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

This seven-hour Invergordon shore tour visits Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, and Highland cattle near Beauly. Avril, Lorraine, and other local guides lead groups of up to 14 in an air-conditioned vehicle, with port pickup, bottled water, and ship-timed return.

“We booked this tour for a cruise port stop. The tour is provided by Avril's Travels. Avril sent meeting instructions which were easy to follow. I highly recommend this tour. We saw so many things and had plenty of time at each stop.”

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3.Secret Loch Ness, Inverness Castle visit, Culloden, Clava Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $229

This 6 to 8 hour Thistle Excursions tour from Invergordon links Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Inverness, the new Inverness Castle Experience, Loch Ness, and a Highland cow farm shop. Expect a minibus, local stories, Outlander connections, and guides such as Mo, June, Emma, or Mike, depending on the day.

“Emma was amazing! Great small group tour to see so much in one trip. As a local, Emma gave wonderful background and history that was interesting and engaging. Don’t miss this!!”

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4.Loch Ness,cawdor castle,inverness,Culloden battlefield,& more from invergordon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Invergordon with a local guide such as Stuart, William, Mike, Lewis, or Gene. You’ll visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness, Beauly Priory, and Glen Ord Distillery, with time for Highland cattle, history, gardens, and a whisky tasting.

“Mike was an outstanding guide. Knowledgeable and informative. We highly recommend him to any of our colleagues.”

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5.Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $220

Travel from Invergordon with guides such as June, Chas, David, Mo, or Lorraine to Culloden, Clava Cairns, Inverness, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and a Highland farm. Expect about 6 to 8 hours, plenty of driving, and a group of up to 33 people.

“What a lovely day with our guide David. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant. What a fantastic experience!”

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6.Full-Day Private Tour to Urquhart Castle Loch Ness and Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

From Invergordon, a private guide such as Billy, Lawrence, Kevin, or Graham takes you through Beauly, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Inverness, and Cawdor Castle. Expect a full day of Highland scenery, Jacobite history, Outlander sites, castle ruins, and flexible stops, with pickup, Wi-Fi, snacks, and bottled water included.

“We had a wonderful day. Billy picked us up promptly and was a great guide. He listened to our priorities and was willing to accommodate our interests and requests. He shared interesting information using his charming personality and wit. Moreover, he took care of us all along the way, making sure that we were getting the best experiences. Kudos for having a sound system in the car that allowed everyone in the vehicle to hear what he was saying. Billy truly helped our group of eight become enchanted with the Highlands.”

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7.Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Spend about seven hours with a local Go Highlands guide, such as George, Alistair, Sarah, or Trevor, visiting Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, and Loch Ness. Travel in a small van with no more than seven people, with history, local stories, and flexible pacing along the way.

“Words cannot express the day I had with our tour Guide Roger! He was amazing and the whole tour was exciting and something I will never forget. My Granddaughter couldn’t stop talking about how much she enjoyed the day. I would definitely suggest this tour… and Roger..”

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8.Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

From Invergordon, a small group of up to seven rides with a kilted local guide to Struie, Dornoch, Loch Fleet, and Dunrobin Castle. Expect Highland scenery, castle rooms and gardens, a falconry display, local stories, and possible extra stops. Dunrobin admission costs £12 separately.

“Very good Tour, Jonny is a super diver and guide. Perfect Land Rover and a lot of insider Tipps. Super.”

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9.Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $213

Travel from Invergordon to Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Dores Beach and Beauly. This 6 to 8 hour English-language tour includes castle admission, transport and guiding for up to 33 people. Guides such as Rhona, Laura, Emma and Mo are associated with the operator, though your guide is assigned on the day.

“Dunrobin Castle is a fairytale place from the outside, but you can see once inside, how it was a real home. It feels like when the doors are shut at night, people are still living there. The lawns are not the manicured Versailles type, but orderly and unique with hedge bridges you can walk under. Very peaceful. And, an added special event was a falcon/hawk show on the lawn by the lake. It was memorable. I wish my kids were as obedient as the falcon and hawk that flew above us and captured things. Great day!”

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10.Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $232

This 6 to 8 hour Invergordon shore excursion combines a Highland whisky tasting at Balblair or a similar distillery with Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, Struie Hill, and Loch Fleet. Guides such as Mike, June, Emma, and Morag are known for local stories and flexible pacing. Expect one distillery visit, a castle and gardens, and transport timed around your ship.

“An amazing adventure with Thistle bookings and Mike our tour guide was fantastic. We arrived at the port location 30 minutes early Mike was fully dressed in his family’s kilt ready to go. With the six of us filling the van we were off for our 8 hour adventure. A stop in the town center allowed us to walk around for almost an hour to walk along the river as well, before our stop at Loch Ness. We then drove to the Urquhart Castle and had an hour to walk around and explore. The views are spectacular and the history so interesting. Since Mike lives in the area he was…”

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11.Private Invergordon Shore Excursion with Cawdor Castle (12 max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Join Finella and Michelle for a private 7 to 8-hour Highland tour from Invergordon. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, and Loch Ness, with local stories, snacks, bottled water, and a Gaelic toast. The small-group format lets you shape the day around your interests.

“This was an experience of a lifetime. Finn and Michelle were absolutely incredible and accommodating. Finn is a native of Inverness(Highlands) and her knowledge about the area and the history of the Highlands had a personal twist along with humor and expertise. If you are in the area, book these two young ladies for an amazing experience of Inverness, Loch Ness and surrounding areas. They were fun, knowledgeable, personable and professional. We had a true Scottish experience with these young ladies.”

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12.Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend about seven hours touring north from Invergordon with a kilted local guide such as George, Alastair, Tom, or Sara. Visit Struie viewpoint, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery. The small group van includes port pickup, bottled water, and Wi-Fi, though substitute vehicles may vary.

“George was an excellent guide. He was very informative. Took us to interesting stops and gave us plenty of time to explore. Enjoyed watching the salmon jumping upstream. Fully recommend this tour.”

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13.Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $186

Travel from Invergordon with a local driver-guide on a small-group trip to Dunrobin Castle. See Struie Hill, Dornoch Cathedral, Loch Fleet’s wildlife, the castle, gardens, and falconry display. Johnny and Trevor are among the guides named by guests. The £14 castle entry fee is extra.

“A very scenic drive to Dunrobin Castle from Inverness and back. Several stops both planned and spontaneous for photo ops. Johnny was an accommodating and flexible guide.”

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14.Loch Ness with Castles, Beaches, Mountains and MONSTERS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Set out from Invergordon with guide Amy of ATom Tours Scotland for a private 6 to 9 hour circuit of Loch Ness. You’ll see Dores Beach, Foyers Falls, Fort Augustus, Dochgarroch, and Urquhart Castle, with optional alpaca trekking, a castle visit, or a loch cruise for extra fees.

“On time, professional with a love of Scotland that she is eager to share. You can’t go wrong! She knows a lot about the Highlands, Loch Ness and More.”

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15.North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

This private 7 to 8-hour tour from Invergordon takes you through Alness, Dornoch Firth, Struie Hill, Falls of Shin, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie Distillery. Your guide may be Susan, Roy, Kate, William, Lewis, Stuart, or Johnnie. Expect local stories, flexible stops, bottled water, snacks, and room for up to four people.

“Exceptional tour! Lewis was the best host and we thoroughly enjoyed our entire trip! He was very informative and very flexible.”

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