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Highlands History

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Watch history come alive as you tour the grounds of Culloden Battlefield and stand at the chamber tomb of Clava Cairns. See the impressive Culloden Railway Viaduct and conclude your tour the Highland way with a sample of uisge beatha.

Highlands History

This is exactly as you have imagined Scotland to be, the Highlands is an amazing concoction of culture, history, architecture, and unparalleled scenery.

Your first stop is Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre, where the last pitched battle was fought on Scottish soil. In just one hour on a fateful day in April 1746, more than 1,200 men lost their lives during the Jacobite's last rising. Walk the Culloden battlegrounds and view the interactive exhibitions that explain who the Jacobites were, what they were fighting for, the various military tactics used, and more. While here, observe the Fraser Stone, a marker commemorating Inverness' prominent Fraser clan who died in the battle.

Continue to the Culloden Railway Viaduct with its 29 spans crossing the River Nairn. Built-in 1898, it is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland. At the Clava Cairns, you can see a well-preserved Bronze Age circular chamber tomb as well as ring cairns, kerb cairns, and other standing burial stones.

Visit the 13th-century Cawdor Castle, nestled among beautiful gardens, and enjoy a taste of uisge beatha (whiskey) as you journey through the stunning Highlands back to port.

Sign up today for this 6-hour tour of some of the Highlands' most historically valuable landmarks and unlock some of the mystery and beauty that cloaks this magnificent area of the world.

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from $195.00 (USD)
Per Person
 
Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Standard
 
Activity Type(s)
Scenic, Cultural, Historical
 
Tour Duration
6 Hours
 
Activity Level
Easy
 
Tour Leaves From
Cruise Ship Pier
 
Food/Beverage Provided
Not Included
 
Special Instructions
We recommend wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, enclosed footwear such as walking shoes, sneakers, etc.
 
Restrictions
Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation required to tour the site. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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