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Established since 1998

INVERGORDON SHORE EXCURSIONS
AND DAY TOURS FROM INVERNESS
Private Small Group Tours


Welcome to the Highlands of Scotland

Nigel
THE HIGHLAND
EXPERIENCE TOUR
To the Royal Burgh of Dornoch
Drive along the waters edge of Loch Fleet
Then to Dunrobin Castle, Gardens and the Falconry Display
The Falls of Shin
and
The Dalmore Distillery
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Departure as close to
08.00
as possible
(Please get a good breakfast early)

The Royal Burgh of Dornoch

Stroll around Dornoch and visit the Cathedral


Dornoch Info Link...Click

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Loch Fleet
Occupies a stunning coastal location where the river Oykel flows through a silted tidal basin.
Common seals are regularly seen out on the sandbars at low tide

You can enjoy great views of wildfowl and waders. Sand dunes and coastal heath land rich in wild flowers
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Arrive 10.00-10.15
 

Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. Dunrobin Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s
Home to the Earls and later The Dukes of Sutherland.
 

Dunrobin Castle was built around 1275 AD

 
This impressive castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses, and also the grandest,

A vast array of collections make for an interesting visit as you can browse through the bedrooms, nurseries, studies and public rooms at your own pace

A walk through the beautiful gardens

Then to be treated to one of the very best Falconry displays in the UK given by the Castle Falconer
"Andy Hughes" 

Dunrobin Castle was used for the Film location for Rosamunde Pilcher's novel

"Winter Solstice"

 And in "2005" the film crew were back shooting the sequel

"Summer Solstice"
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 After Dunrobin Castle we have an option of visiting
The

Distillery
To compliment the tour
The original distillery was first established by the Marquis of Stafford (Duke of Sutherland)
  in 1819
now called Brora, and with new distillery built in 1968 has taken the original name
The visit includes a look at both Distilleries
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or to take a scenic drive and a chance for you to see the Highlands
on our way to
 
 

"The Falls of Shin Visitor Centre"
 This is a truly wonderful experience for all the family
Set in the Achany Glen, amongst spectacular Highland scenery is where we stop for Lunch

When the glaciers melted after the last Ice Age in the UK , the Highland landscape was formed, creating Glens and Lochs. Erosion by debris, boulders and gravel led to the formation of the River Shin and the Falls of Shin which are a natural feature of the River, and are next to the visitor centre. 

Here you can watch from the viewing platform Atlantic Salmon

Battle to return to their place of birth to spawn the next salmon generation.

The visitor centre shop has a range of superb quality local crafts, and exclusive luxury gifts
Harrods

Light refreshments such as, morning coffee or afternoon tea, even a full three-course meal, the restaurant is open daily offering delicious seasonal, home made food.
And a chance to do some souvenir shopping in the Highlands
 

Falls of Shin now "WORLD RENOWNED" Banoffee Pie mmmmm! and a seasonal Strawberry version, double mmmmm ! !
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We then take the scenic route for our return,  over the summit of
"Struie Hill"
Making our way to the

The Dalmore Distillery


"Millionaires View"

With wonderful views across the water to the mountains of Sutherland and beyond
passing through the award winning floral displays in the town of Alness


 



Arriving at the visitors centre for a Tour and a Wee Dram...
To learn the history and to see how

The Dalmore is created


And of course a Wee Dram to finish your day....

"Slainte Mhath"
(
Pronounced Slan je varr, this is the Scottish/Gaelic for cheers and good health)
Another distillery option is available if your visit here does not coincide with opening times

Returning to your Ship 16.30 - 17.00

Or in time to take a walk around Invergordon's Mural Trail and High Street
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Exclusive Booking for Private Small Groups and Family Tours
£275 up to 4 persons
£370
up to 8 persons
£61 per person for group of 6
 £46 per person for group of 8
(Please contact us regarding entrance fee's for private group tours)

Please contact us if you are not part of a group
Or
Please try to form a small group

Small Group Tours

We offer this tour as an alternative to the many people that take the large 50 seater coach tours and excursions

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If it's only 2 of you who wish to travel around as a private charter

Please Contact us

Bookings are now being taken for the 2012 Season
(A larger or Second vehicle can be arranged for groups of more than 8)

Note:-We reserve the right to visit the same places of interest in a different order

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"We look forward to meeting every one of you"  
 

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You can also enjoy this tour as a
"One Day Holiday"
We can collect you from Inverness Airport or from The Caledonian Sleeper at Inverness Railway Station
first thing in the morning
A quick drive around before a Full Scottish Breakfast to set you up for the day
An evening meal at The Snowgoose in Inverness before you leave...

Telephone 01862 842260
 
International Dial +44 (0)1862842260

Postal address

No2, Pine Lodge
Kindeace
Invergordon 
Ross-Shire
IV18 0LL