Accommodation needed for this tour
We highly recommend letting us sort the accommodation for you for an extra cost. But you are more than welcome to book your own accommodation if you wish.
Experience the best of the Highlands on this Invergordon shore excursion. Visit Cawdor Castle, explore the ancient Clava Cairns, and enjoy scenic views of Loch Ness at Dores Beach. Spend time in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, before heading to Glen Ord Distillery for a whisky tasting of Singleton’s 12-year-old single malt. This tour blends history, landscape and local flavour – ideal for visitors looking to discover the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Departing Invergordon, we travel to our first stop of the day, Cawdor Castle. Set amid beautiful gardens in Nairnshire, Cawdor Castle is the ancestral home of the Campbells and dates back to the 15th Century. Spend time here exploring the castle and its picturesque surroundings.
We then leave Nairnshire and journey on towards Clava Cairns, a group of burial monuments that offer a glimpse into the life and rituals of Scots in the Bronze Age, over 4,000 years ago. Our Invergordon shore excursion continues on to Dores Beach, situated on the banks of Loch Ness for a quick photo stop, allowing you the opportunity for a quick bit of Nessie Hunting!
Our adventure then heads to Inverness; Capital of the Highlands. We spend over an hour here, plenty of time to enjoy lunch and walk along the banks of the River Ness and perhaps get some good views of Inverness Castle.
After time to explore Inverness and grab some lunch, our 1-day Inverness shore excursion moves on to our last stop of the day; Glen Ord Distillery.
Glen Ord is the only remaining single malt whisky distillery situated in the Black Isle and is the home of Singleton Whisky. Enjoy a tour of the distillery, finishing off your Invergordon Shore Excursion with a tasting of the Singleton of Glen Ord 12-year-old whisky.
We then return to Invergordon, where your Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky shore excursion ends.
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The Driver-Guide for your shore excursion will meet you at the entrance gate at Invergordon Cruise port. If you need any further information, please contact our Reservations Team directly.
We kindly ask all passengers to ensure they are 15 minutes early.
No, optional extras are not included in the tour price.
The price of your Invergordon shore excursion includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury coaches.
All optional extras – attraction entrance fees and meals – are not included in the price of your tour and are payable on the day of travel. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in on the day.
Optional extras for your tour are as follows:
Unfortunately, the tour at Glen Ord Distillery is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
Prices valid from April 2025.
No, you don't need to worry about pre-booking any of the optional extras.
All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise you of how to book.
Please note that many visitor attractions and accommodation providers may not accept card payments, so please ensure you have plenty of cash with you on the day. If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 21.00 daily.
Yes, all of our tours are in English.
Your shore excursion will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide.
As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!
Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
We welcome children over 4 years old on our tours, and children aged between 4-16yrs are eligible for the concessionary rate.
We regret we are not able to carry children under the age of 4.
We always ensure passengers return back to their port on time, however in the rare case we can't make it, we will transfer you to your next port of call.