Tuesdays - Loch Ness (Cruise & Urquhart Castle), Inverness and Culloden

Loch Ness Cruise - Urquhart Castle - Inverness City (driving through) - Pringle Woollen Mill and Tartan Centre - Culloden Battlefield - Cairns of Clava

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Our first stop is at the harbour on the Northern shore of Loch Ness where we pick up a guided Jacobite tour boat which will take us on a one-hour tour of the Loch. The half-way point is by Urquhart Castle, a ruined fortification which sits on its commanding promontary on the loch. Time is allowed (one hour) to go round this fortification and the Historic Scotland Visitor Centre. Watch out for the Monster here as this is one of the favourite sighting points! Check your travel insurance covers damage caused by ancient Scottish loch monsters???

On our way to the James Pringle Woollen Mill and Tartan Centre, we drive through Inverness, pointing out the most well-known landmarks of this lovely City. At James Pringle Weaver, the oldest mill in the Highlands (established in 1798), fine tweeds and tartans were woven for over 200 years. Now a small weaving museum, you can find out more about tartans, kilts which you may wear ..... and maybe you will even get the answer to that very old question ....?? A good place to find examples of your family's tartans. Also a great place for shopping whether for yourself or for your family and friends - taking a little piece of the Highlands back with you...Finally, time is also allowed here to have your lunch in the Mill coffee shop/restaurant.

Our next stop is Culloden Battlefield which is the site of the last major battle which took place on British soil (1746) between armies commanded by the romantic Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Duke of Cumberland. This is a site managed by NTS Scotland, and there is an excellent exhibition centre (optional fee - see below), coffee shop and book shop.

Our final stop is the nearby fascinating Cairns of Clava an ancient burial ground dating back to about 2000BC, comprising various huge cairns & standing stones.

Tour Notes

		Pick up points include Cromdale, Grantown-on-Spey, Dulnain Bridge , Nethy Bridge , Boat of Garten, Carrbridge, Kincraig, Aviemore - Other collection points by arrangement.
		Tour departs around 08.15 am & returns 5pm approx (Departure times based from Aviemore). If you have an alternative pick-up point - times may be earlier or later - please check at time of booking.
		This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate.
		Entrances for the Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle are included - however lunches are not provided, & entrance to the new 2008 Culloden NTS Visitor Centre is optional (£4 per person).
		Printed tour guides are available in a range of languages. We also speak good French and passable German and Spanish!
		The tour content and route may alter slightly at short notice due to adverse weather.
		Please inform the driver if you have any special requests or medical conditions.
		Smoking is not permitted on the vehicles and seat belts must be worn.

Contact Details/Bookings

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For further information, please contact Bill or Steph at:

Highland Discovery Tours , Balnafettach, Cromdale, Morayshire PH26 3LW
Tel: +44 (0)1479 870 341 Fax: +44 (0)1479 870 409 Email: steph@balnafettach.com

Payment

Payment can be made in cash, by credit card (all major credit cards accepted, except Amex) or by cheque (accompanied by guarantee card).

Loch Ness, Inverness and Culloden Tour 2008 Prices are:

Adults: £58
Children up to 15: £38

Payment will be requested a few days prior to the tour - please contact Highland Discovery Tours as soon as you have arrived at your destination (Bill or Steph on 01479 870 341). Booking only confirmed on receipt of payment.

Cancellation conditions: please note that a £10 cancellation fee will apply for cancellations after a confirmed booking has been made.  Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure will result in the full tour fee being charged.