Clava Cairns Tours and Tickets

Immerse yourself in Scotland’s spectacular natural landscapes on a day tour of the Scottish Highlands from Inverness. In a small group limited to eight, visit Loch Ness, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster at Chanonry Point. Plus, stop at the Clava Cairns (Stones of Clava), Culloden Battlefield, and Glen Ord Whisky Distillery.

Explore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 24-hour pass, create your own adventure with 11 possible stops including Abertarff House, Caledonian Canal, Merkinch Nature Reserve and Inverness Castle. As you travel via double-decker coach learn about the city’s history and culture from your expert guide.

On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one of the best walks in the region. But that’s not all, you also get a chance to learn about the last battle fought on British soil at Culloden and discover a Bronze Age tomb at Clava Cairns. Join this day-tour and explore one of Scotland’s most untouched landscapes.

Celebrate Scotland’s gems with a full-day Highlands and whisky tour from Inverness. Visit the hilly Black Isle peninsula, speckled with prosperous farms, the ancient village of Cromarty and Chanonry Point to watch playful bottlenose dolphins. Honor the historic whisky-producing region with a stop at Glen Ord Distillery for a tour and sample. Cap your day at Loch Ness for a chance to spot the elusive monster, Nessie.

Discover filming locations from the hit TV show Outlander on this private full-day tour from Inverness and benefit from the inside knowledge of a local guide. Marvel at historic sites such as the Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield; admire natural scenery including the Monadhliath Mountains, Loch Ness, and Fraser Cave; and visit Urquhart Castle, Beauly, and Castle Leoch.

Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands—and even visit “Outlander” filming locations—on this small-group tour from Inverness. Following pickup from your hotel, hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and head into nature. Visit the Bronze Age–era Clava Cairns and the Culloden Battlefield. Then, look out for Nessie at Loch Ness before exploring the 1,000-year-old Urquhart Castle. As you go, learn all about Scottish history, and see where “Outlander” was shot.

Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions. This tour is provided in a luxury 4 seater car (BMW or Lexus) or a luxury 8 seater minvan (Tourneo or Mercedes). You are guaranteed the personal touch from our friendly and expert guides. If you are a German guest we can sometimes provide you with a German-speaking guide, but usually our tour is in English.

Your guide worked at Culloden Battlefield for many years as a Volunteer, where he taught Highland History and Social Custom. He has a wealth of knowledge in the local area as well as the battle itself. You would be accompanied onto the field of Culloden with an expert on the 18th Century Highlands and Clan Life. Our tour covers a wide range of famous attractions. From visiting a world-renowned castle on the shores of Loch Ness to sampling Whisky with a dram or two in the Black Isle's last remaining distillery. Experience local life at a Farm with Highland Coos and other lovable animals. Taste local food in a quaint charming village. Have your picture taken by the Standing Stone based on the Outlander TV Show. Possibly take part in an ancient practice believing in the power of nature spirits for Wellness. We are all about helping customers make the most of their visit in a safe, relaxed, fun-filled, engaging journey.

Explore the Scottish Highlands without the stress of navigating on this private full-day shore excursion with round-trip transfer from the Invergordon cruise port. In addition to tailoring the day’s itinerary to your preferences, your guide offers conversation and anecdotes about stops along the way, from Culloden Battlefield to Glen Ord Whisky Distillery. Booking a private tour enables you to explore at your own pace and enjoy your guide’s full attention.

George will personaly guide you through time pointing out all the references to the Outlander Series in the Highlands. Visit the Culloden Battlefield and other areas where Claire and Jamie travel.

This Half-Day GoHighlands Loch Ness Tour from Inverness promises to be fun, wide awake and full of interesting sections of history. Safe and easy on the feet not a lot of walking just history, Culture and a relaxing time on board. Kick back and let your driver guide take you there.

Not only will we take you to the real life locations, we will paint a picture of lasting memories and leave you with the true essence of the Highlands, both past and present.

There are several fascinating attractions on Inverness' doorstep but, without your own transportation, getting to them can be tricky. Skip the hassle of trains and buses by booking a guided tour. This small-group tour takes you the the infamous Culloden Battlefield, intriguing Clava Cairns and romantic Cawdor Castle.

Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible on your Highland adventure, our Loch Ness tour from Inverness is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, home of the romantic and brooding Urquhart Castle (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory, before arriving at the Glen Ord Distillery, one of the last remaining single malt scotch whisky distilleries on the Black Isle. Take in the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, before heading for nearby Cawdor Castle. Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay. What are you waiting for Book now with us

If you only have half a day to explore Inverness' surroundings, you can't afford to waste time navigating public transport or renting a car. This private tour takes you to some of the best attractions in the Highlands, from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle to Beauly Priory, Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns, before finishing up with a visit to Inverness' St. Andrew’s Cathedral and the Ness Islands.

Our outlander tour is unique we follow the story and show you the true historic places linked with season 1 We dont visit the muselium or castle leoch due to not always been able to gain entry to muselium and you cant go in to castle leoch as its a private home and tours must be pre arranged

Tartan Tours are exclusive to Avril's Travels where you are personally guided around the highlands by a born and bred highland lass and fully qualified experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide Join us as we venture South taking in Beauly, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Cawdor Castle Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in your own 6 or 15 seat minibus. This tour can be customized to your requirements. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your requirements. We will email you to confirm this. While some of the tours are not wheelchair friendly Avril tries her best to accommodate. WHEELCHAIR USERS We DO REQUIRE NOTICE, as we are restricted on luggage space we need to know in advance if you are taking walking aids with you on any of our tours.

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of Scotland the true location of the Jacobite Strongholds are to be found in the Highlands.Like all my tours this will be a laid back and relaxed day and flexible in every respect. The tours are conducted in a luxury van type vehicle which has excellent head and leg room and adult sized seats for all occupants. Complimentary water and snacks are carried in the vehicle and WiFi is also available wherever reception allows. Entry tickets are not included but can be obtained in advance for you at cost on request. Lunch stops are at your own discretion however the driver will be able to find you somewhere nice to eat as you require.

Tartan Tours are exclusive to Avril's Travels where you are personally guided around the highlands by a born and bred highland lass and fully qualified experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide Joins us as we venture South taking in Beauly, Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Cawdor Castle Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in your own 7 or 16 seat minibus. This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will email you to confirm this but always aim for 9am departure when we can. While some of the tours are not wheelchair friendly Avril tries her best to accommodate. WHEELCHAIR USERS We DO REQUIRE NOTICE, as we are restricted on luggage space we need to know in advance if you are taking walking aids with you on any of our tours.

No other tour company offers this experience. Being able to slow down and walk through the magnificent forest & waterfall before coming out on the shores of Loch Ness. Knowing your food and drink is taken care of means you just have to bring yourselves, sit back and relax in our executive VW Caravelle, ensuring maximum space, comfort and visibility! Get away from the thousands of people that visit the Loch each day by adventuring on the road less traveled.

Gavin Nicholson, the two metre tour guide has been discovering Scotland his whole life and over the last 8 years he has become one of the most sought after tour guides in Scotland. Gavin is a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up in Scotland. Sit back and relax while you tour in one of the most technologically advanced luxury tour vehicles in Scotland. Gavin's BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV can take you to parts of Scotland other tour vehicles can only dream of. An elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Panoramic roof for 360° degree views. Widescreens front and back to view maps and information throughout your journey. Heated seats front and back for those chilly days where you need warmed up. Chocolate paired whisky tastings from Gavin's extensive private collection.

Inverness is surrounded by fascinating scenic and historic sites. But without your own transportation, they can be tricky to reach. Skip the crowds and hassle of navigating public transport with this small-group tour that takes you to the Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and into the Cairngorms National Park.

This is another relaxing day out which takes a look back to old and ancient times visiting Ancient Pictish Sites , Old Churches and burial grounds primarily around Ross-shire. The tour is conducted in a luxury van type MPV which has full leather seating for up to 7 adult passengers and the driver is an advanced driver with an excellent knowledge of the area. Complimentary water, snacks and WiFi.

An opportunity to visit some of Scotland's well known and not so well known historic attractions in the comfort of a new Toyota RAV4 in the company of your guide, Kieron. The attractions listed are an indication of what's possible on this tour. You may want to spend a little more time at an attraction or miss one out altogether. You create your own itinerary. My wish is your command!