3 Day Highlands Private Tour
Discover a wonderful flavour of the Scottish Highlands with three days of touring from Inverness packed with stunning scenery and ancient history including visits to Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Pictish Stones, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Eilean Donan Castle.
Day 1 – Begins from Inverness where we visit the nearby Culloden Battlefield to explore the dramatic history of the Highland clans, Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) and the Jacobite uprisings. The visitors centre sets the scene of this decisive battle before we embark on a walk through Culloden field. Only a short distance away are the Bronze Age Clava Cairns and Standing Stones. Dating back over 4000 years they are a fascinating glimpse of the Highland's ancient past. The afternoon is spent exploring Cawdor castle whose origins date back to the late fourteenth century. A family home to the Campbells of Cawdor for centuries, the castle grounds also include extensive gardens to enjoy before our return to Inverness.
Day 2 – Begins from Inverness with a drive north over the Moray and Cromarty Firths towards the Tarbat Peninsula where we explore the ancient history of the Picts through their legacy of wonderfully carved standing stones with visits to the Nigg and Shandwick cross slabs. We continue north to Dunrobin Castle, one of the Highland's grandest homes. As well as exploring its many great rooms, the castle boasts stunning coastal gardens and a mid-afternoon falconry display for you to enjoy before we return to Inverness.
Day 3 – Begins from Inverness where we journey along the banks of Loch Ness to explore the medieval ruins of Urquhart Castle, once one of Scotland's largest castles. We then take a stunning tour through the Highlands, passing through the breath-taking scenery of Glen Shiel on the way to Eilean Donan Castle. Here we explore the castle’s ancient and historic past as well as savouring the wonderful Highland views around the castle. Finally, we head up past Carrbrae for a last glimpse of the castle in the distance before beginning our return journey to Inverness.
Tour Highlights
• Culloden Battlefield
• Clava Cairns
• Cawdor Castle
• Pictish Stones
• Dunrobin Castle
• Loch Ness
• Urquhart Castle
• Glen Shiel
• Eilean Donan Castle
Tour Highlights
Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Cawdor Castle
Pictish Stones
Dunrobin Castle
Urquhart Castle
Glen Shiel
Eilean Donan Castle
Private Tour Price (per tour)
April to October: £1800
Tour Information
Depart Inverness
Return Inverness
Tours are exclusively for your private group only (up to 3 persons) and prices are per tour. We only offer private tours and do not combine individuals or separate groups – if your group size is less than 3 the advertised tour price still applies. Prices include all taxes and a driver/guide (John Alasdair Macdonald) but exclude your accommodation costs, entrance fees** and meals.
** Entrance tickets to Urquhart Castle are included in the tour price as they are best pre-booked in advance to guarantee entry.
Accommodation Options
This tour departs and returns to Inverness each day of the three day tour. We recommend that you book overnight accommodation within 5 miles of Inverness City Centre. Whilst we do not book accommodation for you we are happy to help with advice on where to stay and eat. The tour quote will include a list of accommodation recommendations and suggestions for Inverness.
Tour Itinerary
The tour itinerary is based on experience, previous clients feedback and timings. However, we have a little flexibility and the tour itinerary can be adapted (in advance) to suit specific requests if possible. Please let us know any requests through the 'Extra Information' section when completing a Tour Enquiry Form.
Weather
The Scottish Highlands are renowned for changeable weather and even in the summer months we may experience some wet and windy weather conditions on tours. As such we always recommend a light waterproof jacket for all tours and decent footwear that you do not mind getting a little bit muddy or wet.
