What a lovely way to see the Scottish Countryside as you meander through beautiful Highland villages and take in the amazing scenery en-route to your stops in Inverness, Dochgarroch, Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit and Beauly before returning to your starting point.
****** Private Tour *****
Visit three unique three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at three distilleries or a mix of distillery tours and tastings.
Three Speyside distilleries.
Free pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
The best and most extensive Speyside whisky day trip available!
A unique experience that gives you best Scotland has to offer, all in one day, allowing you time to enjoy other activities on other days.
We endeavour to select the best distilleries in the region. Selection depends on availability and your preferences. It's a private tour, let us know your favourites. Alternatively, let us showcase the best experiences available.
Let us bring the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery and wonderful places so steeped in history and culture? Discover some of the awe inspiring “hidden gems” included in this the fascinating itinerary, created to deliver a unique experience for those visiting this wonderful part of the world.
This is a very samll group tour and only leaves from Invergordon Cruise port
We understand that everyone has different things they like on a tour, so whether you are into castles, whiskey, whisky or the legend of this experience, you will have it all. Coupled with knowledgeable drivers and comfortable vehicles, this is one tour you won't want to miss.
You will be booking the whole vehicle for your own private tour with your party. Take in the natural beauty of the land at Millionaire’s View, Black Rock Gorge and at Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, its Gardens and has a viewing of a live Falconry Show, Take time for culture and shopping at the famous town of Dornoch with its enriched central med-evil Cathedral. Finally to top of your day, sample one of our well-known exports, the ‘water of life,’ at the famous Glenmorangie Distillery.
Local Guide
Private Tour
Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle
Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)
PLEASE NOTE: In the 2026 cruise ship season this tour will no longer visit the Nessie Centre. Instead it will go to Outlander’s Clava Cairns, used for the idea of Creag na Dun.
This tour visits Loch Ness and the visitor centre to learn all about Nessie and it goes to tour Urquhart castle. You’ll see Inverness too and highland cows.
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.
Our tour will depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival.
This tour can be in anything from 8 seaters to 49 seaters depending on numbers.
Millionaire’s View
Begin your day at Struie Hill - offers sweeping panoramas across the Dornoch Firth – the perfect Highland photo stop.
Raise a Glass at Balblair
Tour Balblair Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest, dating back to 1790. See the craft of whisky-making, explore the historic stills, and savour a dram of smooth Highland malt.
Charming Dornoch
Stroll the cobbled streets of Dornoch, a town full of charm, artisan shops, and local warmth.
Historic Dornoch Cathedral
Step into the 13th-century Cathedral, with its soaring stone arches and stained glass.
Highland Hospitality
Pause at the Eagle Hotel, where hearty meals, local ales, or a whisky flight provide the perfect refresh before the afternoon.
Fairy-Tale Dunrobin Castle
Discover Dunrobin Castle, the Highlands’ most spectacular château-style estate. Wander opulent rooms, admire Versailles-inspired gardens and falconry display.
Wild Loch Fleet
End your tour at Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, home to seals and rare birds.
Your guide worked at Culloden Battlefield for many years where he taught Highland History and demonstrated how weapons were used at that time. He has a wealth of knowledge in the local area as well as the battle itself. You will 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 Hairy Coos and other lovable animals. Taste local food and wander around quaint charming villages.
Please know that the Itinerary can change at any time due to unforeseen situations like Castle private events, Operating hours of Exhibition Centres, Distilleries, etc. Rest assured that we can take you to other equally amazing alternative Attraction.
Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie's. (Avril or Lorraine)
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR
WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS
We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses
Join us as we venture North taking in Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle and it's Falconry Display, Loch Fleet, Dornoch and a Distillery (Tasting only)
Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour in comfort around the highlands in my 16 seat minibus.
We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will be standing across the road from the port security gates at 8.30 for a sharp departure and return around 3.30pm.
We will have bright rainbow umbrellas so we can be seen.
Learn about the Scottish Highlands from a born and bred Highlander.
Share stories, laugh lots and have fun while you tour one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Enjoy a comfortable luxury vehicle throughout your tour.
Chocolate paired whisky tastings with your driver-guide throughout your tour from our private collection of ever changing single malts.
This is the ultimate day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most breathtaking, historic and culturally significant sights available anywhere in Scotland. Our local guide will meet you as you disembark from your cruise ship at the port of Invergordon and take you on your Highland adventure.
Visit some of the most historic and cultural sites in the Highlands starting with Beauly Priory, before moving onto the famous and romantic loch ness and then moving onto inverness to see the the saint andrew's cathedral and then onto historic Culloden Battlefield and the sacred site of Clava Cairns, home of the famous Outlander “cleft stone”. Finally SINGLETON DISTILLERY FOR A TASTING before returning to invergordon port
Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in in the Scottish Highlands.
Private whisky tastings from at beautiful locations throughout the day.
Chocolate paired whisky tastings showcasing new and old whiskies and how they can be enjoyed with different chocolates.
A comfortable luxury BMW X5 vehicle to see the Highlands in style and go places other tour vehicles can only dream of going.
Enjoy an elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour.
Chilled bottled water plus Scottish snacks and soft drinks included.
This is a Private Tour in fantastic comfort by Luxury MPV from Invergordon heading South taking in a number of iconic attractions. This tour is laid back and at a speed to suit my customers. Whilst there will be an itinerary it is your day and this can be changed in real time as we go to change what we see or do. Cawdor Castle is optional and can be traded for a visit to Urquhart Castle instead.
Go off the beaten track and explore some little-known, but fascinating, places within easy reach of Inverness and Invergordon. In a small group of no more than eight, visit Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, and Dornoch and its impressive cathedral. Complete your experience with a stop at Glenmorangie Distillery for an optional dram of whisky.
Explore places missed by most visitors to Scotland Get insight into the culture and history of the region from your guide, Johnny. This is a very small-group tour for a more personal experience No-fuss round-trip transport (No more than 8 People)
PLEASE NOTE:
GLENMORANGIE OPENING TIMES
November - May
Monday – Friday, 10am, 11am & 3pm
May
Monday - Friday, 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm
June, July & August
Monday - Sunday, every 30 minutes, 10am - 4pm
September & October
Monday - Friday, 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm
Welcome to our highly rated Invergordon Shore Excursion
Experience the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon with a 5-Star, Women-Owned, Locally Operated Tour Company
Our separate guide and driver allows us to give your group the attention it deserves. Our guide accompanies you on the majority of the stops and we also give you free time to enjoy the area. You will see Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle (entry included), the city of Inverness, and Loch Ness- including getting to meet the Loch Ness Monster Hunter!
In between stops enjoy expert commentary on the history, folklore and customs of the area, Scottish music, authentic snacks and drinks, and most of all fantastic craic!
While we love our itinerary, we know all groups are different and welcome changes to the day to match your preferences. Please just reach out and we can create your dream tour!
Take a private whiskywheels.scot tour through Scotland’s rich whisky history by tasting and learning about the ‘water of life’ on a four-day tour from the pickup location of your choice.
Explore the beauty of our country as we travel past Loch Lomond up to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland and stay for the night. Then down the west coast to Islay. Two days and nights on Islay and on the fourth day we return via Inveraray.
Inclusions
• Accommodation included for 3 nights on a twin or double room basis
• Four Islay whisky experiences included from: Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Kilchoman, Bunnahabhain, Ardnahoe,
• Two Highland whisky experiences included from: Oban, Deanston, Glenturret and Glenturret.
• Visit all of Islay’s whisky distilleries for tastes, shop visits etc
• Lunch venues: Drovers Inn, Ardbeg restaurant, Port Charlotte hotel, Glenturret, Deanston
• Return ferry to Islay
Exclusions
• Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
• Extra whisky
This Tour from Invergordon Cruise Port is exclusive to your party and can be customized to include a mix of attractions and activities as required. The Itinerary listed here is simply a selection of ideas for you to choose from. We would be delighted to discuss and help to put together the best Itinerary that suits you.
Let us take you to some rarely seen spots off the beaten track here in the Highlands.
Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in in the Scottish Highlands.
Private whisky tastings at beautiful locations throughout the day.
Chocolate paired whisky tastings showcasing new and old whiskies and how they can be enjoyed with different chocolates.
A comfortable luxury BMW SUV vehicle to see the Highlands in style and go places other tour vehicles can only dream of going.
Enjoy an elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour.
Chilled bottled water plus Scottish snacks and Irn Bru included.
WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR
+ We pick you up
+ We help you create your own tour to the Highlands
This private Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Highland whisky distilleries have to offer. Fully customizable tour.
+ We can usually manage around 4-6 stops depending on availability (more are possible if you want to break records)
We book and arrange the tour for you. Let us know what you want to do. The distilleries ask for a small fee for entry.
Choose a mix of whisky tastings and distillery tours.
Fantastic and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who know their whisky.
Message us to pick your own itinerary or let us create it for you with your requirements.
Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with a reliable driver who can point out sights on the way and provide assistance all day.
We will have 45 to 60 minutes for lunch at a Scottish style pub or Inn depending on your requirements.
Our Tour from Invergordon port starts at 8.30am the tour is private so its just you and us on the day with vehicles that can carry up to 6 passengers comfortably
you will visit many Locations on this tour including urquhart castle and lochness
This is a private and exclusive tour for you and your friends from Invergordon Port. We start our tour by taking a scenic drive north over the Struie road to the viewpoints overlooking the Dornoch Firth. The second viewpoint has been described as The Millionaires View. Continuing on we head in to the county of Sutherland and stop at The Falls of Shin where we may see some Atlantic salmon leaping the falls. We continue driving along the firth to Golspie and Dunrobin Castle , this is the largest castle in the north of Scotland and is the ancestral home of the Sutherland clan , we see a very impressive Falconry Display here. After leaving Dunrobin we drive to Loch Fleet National Nature reserve where we have the opportunity to see seals and otters and various seabirds and waders. It is a short drive from Loch Fleet to the lovely little town of Dornoch where we visit the Cathedral and stop for lunch. Heading back towards Invergordon we may stop at Glenmorangie Distillery for a tasting.
Discover some of the most amazing sights, sounds and tastes the Highlands has to offer with tours from Invergordon cruise port. Our local guide will meet you as you disembark from your cruise ship and take you on a Scottish Highland shore excursion like no other.
Go on your own personal Highland adventure, taking in the natural beauty of Dornoch and Millionaire’s Viewpoint and then on to falls off shin then Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, gardens and grounds, on to loch fleet a sea loch were can see seals if were are lucky and take time for culture and shopping at the famous town of Dornoch. Finally sample one of our well-known exports, the ‘water of life,’ at CLYNELISH Distillery, before heading back in good time to re-join your ship.
Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie's. (Avril or Lorraine)
This is a PRIVATE CRUISE SHIP TOUR for 16 passengers Maximum.
We are UNABLE to take wheelchairs due to space unless contacted first.
Join me to either venture...
NORTH which covers Dunrobin Castle & Dornoch and Distillery.
Locations Listed 1-5
SOUTH and Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness.
Locations Listed 6-11
Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in your own 16 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.
This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales awaits! We enjoy lovely views of the Beauly Firth as we head to Beauly Priory. Originally built in the 13th century by monks from Dijon, France, much of the main structure remains. From here we'll head over the hill to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy exploring this fascinating landmark whilst admiring the unrivalled views of Loch Ness. We then pass through Old Inverness, stopping to enjoy the river and more, before heading for Cawdor Castle & Gardens and the 4000 year old Clava Cairns. Our final destination is Culloden Battlefield, site of the last ever battle fought on British soil and where the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion came to its tragic end.
If you have a specific interest in one or more of these landmark destinations, please do let us know and we can adjust our schedule and route accordingly.