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Departure from the port as close to
08.00 - 08.15
as possible but timings can
be altered if later arrival time
(Please get a good breakfast early)
We
start our day on route to Cawdor Castle with a visit to the
Clava Cairns
(Balnuaran of Clava)
The two outer cairns have entrance passages, the chamber of the
central one is enclosed
Each cairn is surrounded by a ring of standing stones
 
Linked to the Outlander
series..
And then onto
Cawdor Castle
Romantically linked by Shakespeare with Macbeth.
A superb fairy-tale Castle, and just what every visitor is
looking for
Scottish history that you can touch and see and sense for
yourself
Cawdor Castle is not another cold monument, but a splendid house
and the home of the Cawdor family to this day.
The castle dates from the late 14th century and was built as a
private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor
The ancient medieval tower was built around the legendary
holly-tree
Refreshments and light
lunch are available in
Courtyard Restaurant
Click Picture for
Cawdor Castle website...
 After
Cawdor Castle we then set off for the
Culloden Battlefield
and
Visitor Centre
The
exhibition and Battlefield Audio Experience and to walk the Battlefield
After Culloden we set off to
Urquhart Castle
Driving
through Inverness and along the banks of the River Ness and Loch
Ness
The visitor centre
has a wide
and varied selection of gifts and refreshments and an
audio-visual
presentation which cannot be missed
Stunning views of Loch Ness and the Castle can be obtained from
the veranda
The pathway descends to the castle so please allow time to get
back to the visitor centre for a scenic drive back to the
Ship
Returning to you 45 minutes before your boarding time
There are these
other options to consider
for your visit
The Home of James Pringle Weavers
"Clan Tartan Centre"
Here you can see how Tartan was once produced in the Highlands
lunch is also available here if you wish and of course a
wee bit of shopping
 
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Tour
and Wee Dram
or just to purchase and taste the 3 Singletons
Glen Ord, Dufftown, GlenDullan
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Just let us know in
your email enquiry if you have an option choice to add to
the day
We are aware of
your sailing times so you will return in plenty of
time
All our Driver Guides are very flexible as it is your Holiday
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To Book or to
make enquiry please email us with your arrival details
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email
nigelsprivatetours@gmail.com
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