Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness
Overview
Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and beautiful countryside with our local driver and guide. Bespoke tours off the beaten track to wonderful locations anywhere in the Highlands can be arranged.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Free WIFI where signal allows
- Air Conditioning
- Luxury Mercedes V250 People Carrier
- Highland Local driver and guide
- Bluetooth connection for your own music, digital radio or your own pre-arranged playlist
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abertarff House 71 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EU Scotland
Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness. Located in Church Street, it’s a 2½ storey town house with turnpike stairway. It was previously owned by the Fraser of Lovat family, whose clansmen fought on the Jacobite side at the Battle of Culloden and featured heavily in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava, IV2 5EU Scotland
Clava Cairns is the site of a mystical bronze age burial complex thought to be 4000 years old. Located not far from Culloden Battlefield and one of 50 similar complexs in the area. Clava Cairns is also the inspiration for the standing stones in Outlander, although the name Craig Na Dun from the outlander novels and television series is though to come from the hill Craig Dunain on the west side of Inverness which we will also pass.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Visit the world famous Culloden Battlefield the site of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. Enjoy the centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Discover the true story from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in their accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed. See the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage, spot Highland cows grazing on the battlefield or read the letters written just after the battle by Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Learn about family ancestry and any links you may have with Culloden.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort George, 11 miles off the A96, Inverness IV2 7TD Scotland
Built by the British Government in 1746 after the 1745 Jacobite uprising to prevent further uprisings by the Highlanders and a base for the Redcoats. Entry and tour of the site is not included in the price. Booking with the venue in advance is advisable.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Culloden, Culloden, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Culloden House Hotel was the base used for the Jacobites during the battle of Culloden after being requestioned by Prince Charles Edward Stuart prior to the battle. Option for Afternoon Tea (subject to availability) by extending or customising the tour.
Afternoon tea package also available, however, this may effect other visits on the trip
Stop At: Castle Leod, Strathpeffer IV14 9AA Scotland
Castle Leod is the seat of the Clan Mackenzie in Strathpeffer and is widely acknowledged as the inspiration for Castle Leoch from the Outlander novels and series. The Castle is steeped in history with beautiful grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beauly, Beauly, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Visit the village of Beauly and Beauly Priory which featured in the Outlander series. Beauly is mentioned and featured.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wardlaw Road Wardlaw Mausoleum, Kirkhill, Inverness IV5 7NB Scotland
Burial Place of Simon the Old Fox Fraser.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
We will stop at Urquhart Castle for photo opportunties and some nessie spotting before heading back along the banks of Loch Ness to Inverness
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Drumnadrochit, Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Visit Drumnadrochit and explore Loch Ness, The Caledonian Canal Locks and this beautiful Highland Village
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Loch Ness, Scotland
A drive down the west side of Loch Ness towards Inverness from Drumnadrochit.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abertarff House 71 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EU Scotland
Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness. Located in Church Street, it’s a 2½ storey town house with turnpike stairway. It was previously owned by the Fraser of Lovat family, whose clansmen fought on the Jacobite side at the Battle of Culloden and featured heavily in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava, IV2 5EU Scotland
Clava Cairns is the site of a mystical bronze age burial complex thought to be 4000 years old. Located not far from Culloden Battlefield and one of 50 similar complexs in the area. Clava Cairns is also the inspiration for the standing stones in Outlander, although the name Craig Na Dun from the outlander novels and television series is though to come from the hill Craig Dunain on the west side of Inverness which we will also pass.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland
Visit the world famous Culloden Battlefield the site of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. Enjoy the centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Discover the true story from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in their accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed. See the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage, spot Highland cows grazing on the battlefield or read the letters written just after the battle by Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Learn about family ancestry and any links you may have with Culloden.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort George, 11 miles off the A96, Inverness IV2 7TD Scotland
Built by the British Government in 1746 after the 1745 Jacobite uprising to prevent further uprisings by the Highlanders and a base for the Redcoats. Entry and tour of the site is not included in the price. Booking with the venue in advance is advisable.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Culloden, Culloden, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Culloden House Hotel was the base used for the Jacobites during the battle of Culloden after being requestioned by Prince Charles Edward Stuart prior to the battle. Option for Afternoon Tea (subject to availability) by extending or customising the tour.
Afternoon tea package also available, however, this may effect other visits on the trip
Stop At: Castle Leod, Strathpeffer IV14 9AA Scotland
Castle Leod is the seat of the Clan Mackenzie in Strathpeffer and is widely acknowledged as the inspiration for Castle Leoch from the Outlander novels and series. The Castle is steeped in history with beautiful grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beauly, Beauly, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Visit the village of Beauly and Beauly Priory which featured in the Outlander series. Beauly is mentioned and featured.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wardlaw Road Wardlaw Mausoleum, Kirkhill, Inverness IV5 7NB Scotland
Burial Place of Simon the Old Fox Fraser.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
We will stop at Urquhart Castle for photo opportunties and some nessie spotting before heading back along the banks of Loch Ness to Inverness
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Drumnadrochit, Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Visit Drumnadrochit and explore Loch Ness, The Caledonian Canal Locks and this beautiful Highland Village
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Loch Ness, Scotland
A drive down the west side of Loch Ness towards Inverness from Drumnadrochit.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
889melodyg
July 2023
Ryan was the most helpful guide for a Scottish adventure for me and my daughter! He made time for us on short notice and made me feel safe and in great hands from the very first email! He was so flexible, knowledgeable, fun, and surprising!! Probably one of the best tours I’ve ever had anywher...
Ryan was the most helpful guide for a Scottish adventure for me and my daughter! He made time for us on short notice and made me feel safe and in great hands from the very first email! He was so flexible, knowledgeable, fun, and surprising!! Probably one of the best tours I’ve ever had anywhere!!! Made me wish I could cancel some of my other plans and just hire him for the entire trip🫶. I will be calling him again when I am back this way! Thank you again Ryan!!Lesley R
September 2022
Trip of a Lifetime, thanks to Ryan! What a perfect, memorable vacation in Scotland we had, thanks to our fabulous driver/guide, Ryan! Every day was a delight; every detail was worked out to perfection. He is a true professional, always upbeat, ready to help and patient. On a 1–10-point scale, Ry...
Trip of a Lifetime, thanks to Ryan! What a perfect, memorable vacation in Scotland we had, thanks to our fabulous driver/guide, Ryan! Every day was a delight; every detail was worked out to perfection. He is a true professional, always upbeat, ready to help and patient. On a 1–10-point scale, Ryan is a 100! Ryan helped us plan our daily route throughout Scotland, combining the must-sees with unique, interesting spots not in a tour book. What amazing places we visited around Inverness, the Highlands, Isle of Skye, Oban, and Edinburgh. We saw so much more than we ever thought we could. His experience along with his colorful narration and wonderfully fun attitude during our whole trip made the stunning sights and historical perspective of the region come to life. Ryan has such a wealth of knowledge about the rich and deep heritage of Scotland and, as a bonus, about its wildlife. (We visited a private castle where the original family descendants still live. Its gardens held natural treasures like an ancient Spanish chestnut tree, planted in 1553, which is the oldest tree in Britain!) We also saw Minke whales and dolphins while taking a ferry. Ryan was ridiculously flexible. Our travel company made a major error in our train reservation, scheduling us for the wrong way. Ryan made this still happen for us: he drove the same route three times that day to drop us off and pick us up so we could ride the scenic train. He then even surprised us by going out of his way to capture the train on film for us. Ryan promptly picked us up every morning in a clean, new Mercedes SUV with ample room for luggage, and super comfortable. He is an excellent driver we always felt stress free under his careful management. While we were visiting Scotland, Queen Elizabeth passed, and Ryan even got us to Edinburgh to see her hearse pass! It was difficult for all of us to say Good-Bye to Ryan. We felt such a warm friendship and we always remember him as a highlight of our trip. Thank you, Ryan, for being the best driver and guide!!! You are a tremendous ambassador for the country of Scotland. Lesley Roberts68kaya
October 2023
We travelled to Skye from Inverness and back. This company made the journey so easy! We loaded 7 adults and 2 small children into 2 comfortable vans for the 3 hr trip to Skye for a wedding. The vans were roomy and comfortable and the drivers knowledgeable and friendly. My husband and I also hired...
We travelled to Skye from Inverness and back. This company made the journey so easy! We loaded 7 adults and 2 small children into 2 comfortable vans for the 3 hr trip to Skye for a wedding. The vans were roomy and comfortable and the drivers knowledgeable and friendly. My husband and I also hired our driver, Ryan, for a private tour of Inverness before we needed to get to the airport. We saw many out-of-the-way sites - Beauly Castle, Culloden battlefield, Clava Cairns, and Ft. George. A highlight was a chance to see Simon Fraser, The Old Fox's, grave. The coffin was recently examined and it was discovered that the body inside was not that of Simon Fraser but of a woman. Simon Fraser was the last lord to be beheaded following the Jacobite Rising of 1745/46. (For Outlander fans - he was Jaime's grandfather). We had a lively discussion about whiskey and how it differs from American whiskey. (Barley vs corn). It was so nice to let someone else do the driving rather than try to navigate narrow roads, pouring rain, and driving on the "wrong" side of the road. The trip was pricey but worth every penny! We arrived on Skye on-time and un-stressed. The return trip was the same - though they took a different route to give us a variety to see.198hiramw
July 2023
Great tour. Great guide. He was flexible and was open to take my other places. Would take the tour gain.
Great tour. Great guide. He was flexible and was open to take my other places. Would take the tour gain.Sakina_N
May 2023
Ryan was an excellent tour guide. Had incredible knowledge about the area and took us to see rare sights! We all had a wonderful time - he truly made the experience memorable. Thank you, Ryan!
Ryan was an excellent tour guide. Had incredible knowledge about the area and took us to see rare sights! We all had a wonderful time - he truly made the experience memorable. Thank you, Ryan!csmcgy
May 2023
We spent 3 full days with Ryan. He excelled at personalizing the experiences to the particular interests of our group of 5 which ranged in age from 20 to 80. He offered a nice balance of information sharing, conversation and went over and above to accommodate everyone. He knows the areas intima...
We spent 3 full days with Ryan. He excelled at personalizing the experiences to the particular interests of our group of 5 which ranged in age from 20 to 80. He offered a nice balance of information sharing, conversation and went over and above to accommodate everyone. He knows the areas intimately and was a wealth of information both historical and current for each of the locations we visited. He genuinely cares that you have a great experience with him and can adjust and change the plans on the fly should you wish to spend more or less time at locations. He makes you very comfortable and is very easy to be with. Should we be lucky enough to re-visit Scotland we would absolutely book time with Ryan again. Would recommend him 100% to get the best experience of the sites of Scotland. Thanks Ryan for the amazing tours.