Inverness: Dunrobin Castle and Distillery Tour
ID: GYG852348-1346709
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the highlights of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour from Inverness. Visit the ancient defensive castle of Carn Liath and visit a distillery.
Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a guided tour from Inverness. Visit the historic Dunrobin Castle, see the ancient Pictish Standing Stone, and explore the town of Tain.
Start your day with a pick-up from Inverness and head to Struie Hill for a scenic viewpoint. Continue to the Edderton Pictish Standing Stone and learn about its history.
Next, visit the historic Dunrobin Castle and take a walk around the grounds. If you are lucky, you may be able to see a falconry show.
Continue to the ancient defensive castle of Carn Liath and then to Dornoch Cathedral. See the old method of measuring plaid on the Els stone and visit Dornoch Jail for some shopping.
Next, visit the Glenmorangie, Balblair, Dalmore, or Ord Distillery. Depending on the day, you may be able to visit one of them.
Finally, head back to Inverness and stop in the town of Tain.
Highlights
- Admire the views from Struie Hill and see the Edderton Pictish Standing Stone
- Visit the ancient defensive castle of Carn Liath, built by the Picts or Druids
- Explore the gardens of Dunrobin Castle and watch a falconry show
- See the Madonna's sons christening stone at Dornoch Cathedral
- Visit a distillery in Glenmorangie, Balblair, Dalmore, or Ord
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sequence and length of stops may change due to weather conditions.
Entrance fees to Dunrobin Castle are not included (circa £20).
The castle is only open from Easter to October.
InverGordon Port for cruise ships or Outside Highland House of Fraser Kilt and Dressmakers, 4-9 Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5PR. (On the North side of the bridge)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
