Glenmorangie Distillery
Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour
There are some fantastic places that are very close to the Highland capital of Inverness, but perhaps not on the usual beaten track.
Why not explore into the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions, 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.
Tour Highlights:
Carn Liath Broch • Dunrobin Castle • Loch Fleet Nature Reserve • Dornoch • Dornoch Cathedral • Glenmorangie Distillery
This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.
Legendary Glenmorangie Whisky tasting and more
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)
Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings
Indulge in single malt whisky tastings throughout the day from our extensive private collection.
Sample from 10-20 different bottles, including both new and old favourites, single casks, and rare bottlings. We proudly offer what is likely the best whisky collection on wheels in Scotland.
Join our whisky tour led by knowledgeable and passionate Scottish Highland whisky experts. Delight in chocolate-paired whisky tastings that showcase how different chocolates can enhance the flavours of both new and old whiskies.
Travel in comfort and style in our luxury vehicle, designed to take you to places other tour vehicles can only dream of reaching. Enjoy an elevated vantage point to fully appreciate the stunning Scottish Highland scenery throughout your journey.
Refresh yourself with chilled bottled water, Scottish snacks, and IRN BRU, all included in your tour.
Scottish GIN is also available upon request.
Fully customisable tour – choose your favourite distilleries or let us recommend.
Fairytale Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch village, Million $ Viewpoint

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 43 Reviews.
This tour is on a Fairytale Castle theme as well as history and scenic attractions. It packs in a lot for one day's tour and is very affordable and good value for money. Entrance to Dunrobin castle is INCLUDED.
On this tour there is sometimes the option to I course an extra stop such as going to Black Rock Gorge, Seaboard mermaid sculpture, Cadboll stone, Glenmorangie whisky shop/distillery photos, or salmon jumping in August at Shin Falls. The guide will discuss with you on the day if time allows for this.
Our tours are specially put together after taking feedback from YOU. We have surveyed your desires and requests and put them together in our tours. Our guides will impart their knowledge of their local Highlands and answer any of your questions.
As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 1 hour before ship departure time. Please check our website which has the exact tour departure and return times for every tour.
Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie Distillery

We will pass through some amazing scenery today. Taking a high road through some moorland and having a brief photo stop at the Millionaires View.
Dunrobin Castle should be a short drive away after this. The castle was built and dates back to 1275 by Robert, Earl of Sutherland, The impressive house contains 189 rooms, with a rich collection of fine furniture, paintings, tapestries and objects d'art. The castle is magnificently set in a great park and you are free to walk in these beautiful gardens which overlook the sea. There should also be a falconry display within the grounds.
Your journey after this will pass over the Dornoch bridge and shortly after we'll reach the Royal Burgh of Tain where Glenmorangie Distillery is situated.
Scottish Whisky & Ancient Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness from port

Rated 4 Stars, based on 37 Reviews.
The tour goes to Urquhart castle AND Glen Ord distillery – home of the Singleton malt whisky. Our tours are specially put together after taking feedback from YOU. We have surveyed your desires and requests and put them together in our tours. Our guides will impart their knowledge of their local Highlands and answer any of your questions.
As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before ship departure time. Please check our website which has the exact tour departure and return times for every tour.
Tours offered based on Outlander and Castle themes as well as historic value. This tour includes a visit to a whisky distillery. Usual Glen Ord but on occasions it might be swapped to Balblair. It packs in a lot for one day and is very affordable and good value for money.
Please note in order to enter the distillery tour you must be 18 or over. Any children may wait in the shop area.
North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More

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)
North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port

Rated 5 Stars, based on 12 Reviews.
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 Millionaire’s View and the Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, gardens and grounds,on to loch fleet were you can see seals and loads of sea birds , and then 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 Glenmorangie Distillery, before heading back in good time to re-join your ship.
Always a personal tour experience – guaranteed
Tours with that personal touch. We only take small groups of 4, 6 and 8 on our tours, which means you always get the very best experience.
Full-Day FAIRYTALE EXPERIENCE from Inverness [Private]
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Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
We'll take you to a romantic, fairytale castle that is the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland. The magnificent Castle of Dunrobin (dubbed as the Fairytale Castle) with the nearby medieval town of Dornoch has a collective feature that can take you into a storybook-like experience. Adding to its flavour would be a tasting at a world-famous distillery in this hidden part of the world. Get acquainted with interesting stories of Highland Culture, Tartans, Kilts, Folklore and more.
This is our seasonal tour from the month of April to October. Book ahead of time to secure your tour date.
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.
Invergordon Cruise Ship Tour Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, Distillery

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.
This tour offers something for everyone. A visit to the county of Sutherland, Waterfalls, Viewpoints for magnificent photographs.
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens.
The lovely town of Dornoch with its Cathedral and local shops.
Finally a visit to Glenmorangie Distillery one of the most famous in Scotland.
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North Highland Tour including Dunrobin Castle and much more From Inverness City

Rated 5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS
Our North Highland Tours From Inverness are ideal for any visitor who wants to journey from Inverness into the north, unearthing some of the most special sights and experiences the Highlands have to offer. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay in Inverness and take you on your very own adventure across the Black Isle, Cromarty and beyond…
Take in the natural beauty of Beauly Priory, Millionaire’s View and the Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, gardens and grounds, 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 Glenmorangie Distillery, before heading back to your place of stay in Inverness. What are you waiting for? Book one of our North Highland Tours From Inverness and experience the Highlands as you never have before.
Always a personal tour experience guaranteed
Private Dunrobin Castle Dornoch Glenmorangie Black Isle Inverness

Rated 5 Stars, based on 4 Reviews.
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 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 Irn Bru included.
Private Driving tour from Invergordon Port to Dunrobin Castle

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
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.
Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

Rated 3 Stars, based on 10 Reviews.
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.
Personalised Whisky Tours

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 24 Reviews.
Discover the history behind the water of life in a light hearted excursion from your cruise / accommodation.
SPEYSIDE or HIGHLAND Distilleries
Sharing my knowledge and tasting a range of malts on this fun and friendly private tour for up to 5 people (8 on request)
Visiting a range of distilleries on the Speyside whisky trail. One distillery tour with tastings at the others – experiencing the differences complexities of the water of life. Options- Aberlour, Benromach, Glen Moray, Glen Grant, Glenfarclas, seeking out smaller distinct distilleries within Speyside. Other distilleries can be discussed as alternative options!
Enjoying some of the finest single malts the area has to offer. Throughout the day will explore this area and share my personal experiences .
Alternatively visiting Highland Distilleries or combination of both
Lunch stop at local bar and option to visit Speyside cooperage
Whisky experiences throughout Scotland are available and can be customised
Private Highland Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

Rated 5 Stars, based on 20 Reviews.
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.
Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle

Rated 5 Stars, based on 4 Reviews.
A fun and friendly day tour awaits!
Experience the scenery of the Great Glen and the mystery of Loch Ness, as we travel along the banks of Loch Ness. We will visit historic Urquhart Castle, experience its turbulent past & history before travelling to the beautiful village of Beauly and The French valliscaulian Priory founded 1230.
A whisky tasting at Glen Ord Distillery with option of sampling 3 single malts.
Lunch will take be at a local restaurant with variety of options (I can recommend best dishes). We will visit Fortrose Cathedral & will look for dolphins at Chanonry Point.
Last but no means least, we will be experiencing the historic, powerfully and emotive battlefield at Culloden and Clava Cairns.
The scenery speaks for itself – dramatic landscapes, historic castles , distilleries and wildlife. I look forward to sharing with you Loch Ness and Culloden on a day tour or as part of a GrandTour.
Way Up North Invergordon Shore Excursion-Castle Tickets Included

Rated 5 Stars, based on 7 Reviews.
Primarily designed for Cruise Ship Customers arriving in the Scottish Highlands via the Port of Invergordon. Customers are collected directly from the Cruise Terminal and conveyed to the North of Invergordon in a modern luxuriously specified MPV where comfort and space provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Fantastic Scenery, Nature, Castles and Distilleries can be found along with Old and Ancient sites, and quality shopping. Admission to Dunrobin Castle is included and any part of the tour can be amended on the day .
Invergordon port tour to Dunrobin castle

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
You will be travelling in your personal vehicle with driver this is not a bus tour you will have as much or as little time at these stops as you wish this is a amazing journey with loads of scenic views
Full-Day shore excursion-

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
Shore excursions are extremely flexible, promptly meeting you to maximise your experience on shore and the excursion set around your interests and timescales to ensure you are safety returned on time.
Options
North
We met 8.30am and after quick introductions, we travelled North towards Dornoch, then Loch Fleet and Dunrobbin castle, enjoying the castle and the Falconry display within the beautiful grounds.
Returning to Dornoch for lunch. In the afternoon enjoying a whisky tasting at Glenmorangie distillery followed by a tour and tasting at Balblair distillery or for those who are not whisky drinkers we can head over to Milliinaires Viewpoint and Falls of Shin
Option 2
South to Inverness, Loch Ness and Urquhart castle and culloden battlefield and historic clava cairns.
The day was throughly enjoyable as we shared experiences of Scotland- history, culture and folklore and travel stories.
Shore excursions from Invergordon, Portree, Fort William