This tour was absolutely amazing. Neil is an incredibly knowledgeable and kind tour guide. He catered the entire experience based on our needs, questions and the weather. He explained the history of Scotland at each stop and presented information in a very understandable and logical sequence of events. We’ve been on other tours, and this was by far the best tour that we had in Scotland. This is definitely a must-do tour and we would recommend it again and again. If you are looking for a private tour that is reasonably priced this is definitely a five star experience you won’t get anywhere else. Thank you Neil for a wonderful day!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Guide/Driver
Excludes
- lunch is not provided.
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Visit Loch Ness to learn about the area history and legendary Loch Ness Monster, Stop in Drumnadrochit to visit the Gin distillery and gift shops.
Visit the historic town of Beauly to visit the ancient priory and meet some Highland cows at Robertsons Farm shop where they sell lovely local produce.
visit the singleton Distillery in Muir of ord for a Tasting
walk round the battlefield with your experienced guide and learn all about the Jacobites and the history that shaped the future of the Scottish Highlands
Thousands of years old the Clave Cairns are a wonderful place to visit. Walk round the ancient stones which were part of the inspiration for the stones in the outlander books
The Highland Capital City. Learn about the history, the River, the canal and the folk lore. There is also the option to tailor your tour to add any attraction of your choice. Please speak to your guide.
the smallest distillery in Scotland, Visit for a taste of Scottish Gin
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Niall MacLean is an absolutely wonderful guide. He knows the history as if he were a college professor. He's got a great sense of humor, and made the trip truly memorable for my friends, none of whom had been to Inverness previously.
We had a fantastic half day with Niall! He is an expert on the Highlands and we learned so much in just a few hours. His extensive knowledge of the battle of Culloden was the highlight of the tour for us. We followed his restaurant suggestion and had a delicious meal at Number 27 Bar & Kitchen.
Neill was an outstanding guide for our trip around the Highlands and Inverness
We started our private tour meeting Niall MacLean outside our VRBO in the morning. Our first stop was Culloden battlefield. Niall did a wonderful job explaining the history of the Jacobites and the battle to us! Our 2nd stops was the Clava Cairns. Again, we learned so much listening to all of the history. Our next stop was the Great Glen Distillery where we got to taste award winning Gin! We proceeded to visit the Highland Cows which had the cutest gift shop! Our last stop was Singleton Distillery Glen Ord where we got to sample flights of Whiskey. Niall was an exceptional tour guide bringing us to all these places! This was a private tour and we are so glad we chose it! It was by far our favorite tour because of Niall! He was so knowledgeable on every subject we covered. He followed the itinerary but tailored it to our interests! I highly recommended this tour!
Niall was the best guide ever. He wears traditional Scottish dress, has amazing stories to share and keeps you entertained with Scottish history. Amazed by Culloden, enjoyed Clava Cairns, visited the Hairy Coos, tried gin and whiskey, and listened to him play bagpipes on Loch Ness. A must do trip.
We had the best time on this tour. History lessons and more. Seeing a couple Highland cows was the cherry on top. We do not drink so we passed on the whiskey tour. We enjoyed the day and all the beautiful scenery.
Niall was amazing. He shared his passion and knowledge with us about Scotland. Definitely want to go back . It was the last tour we did the day before we left, and it truly was the best one.
What a lovely day in the Scottish Highlands with Donald! His knowledge of history and Scottish culture brought nuance to many of the places we saw on tour. Donald was such an engaging guide that the journey between stops were filled with stories and conversation. The tour felt like it went by too quickly! We would heartedly recommend exploring this region with Donald if you ever have the chance to.
Can’t say enough about this tour! Naill, our tour guide was wonderful! Probably one of the very best tours I’ve taken. Naill was very informative, gave us good background info, never rushed us and just rolled easily. Hated for the tour to end. The tour to the Battle of Culloden…great!!
Excellent way to see the sights with the knowledge of an amazing tour guide (Nial) who knows the area inside and out. I highly recommend this tour option. Everyone in my family enjoyed it, ages ranging from 17 to 56. We all agreed that this was our favorite tour!
Neal was very knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. The information he gave us was through. He had so much knowledge and love for his country and it's history that was very evident. Highly recommend this tour!
Our tour with Donald was incredible. He picked up the four of us outside our hotel on time. He was a jewel of a guide. Knowledgeable, numerous and very kind. We learned a lot of the local history from him and he was great answering any of our questions.
We had an excellent day out and got to see a lot of things around Inverness, learned about the history of the area, and took things at our own pace. If you’re visiting the area and don’t have a car, I would highly recommend this experience.
Niall is a retired law enforcement officer with encyclopedic knowledge of the Scottish Highlands. You will see and learn a lot in day with him.
Donald was a great guide providing informational and anecdotal stories during the tour. The locations visited were all interesting with just the right amount of time spent at each. Private tour is the way to go!!
We have traveled quite a bit and taken many tours....this tour was absolutely the best! Niall was fun to be with and an exceptional guide. His knowledge and passion for the history of the highlands made it come alive for us. We really enjoyed learning the history of Culloden from a Highlander. He was a wealth of information about all of the sights that visited. Our last stop was the most amusing - he said that we were going to meet Jamie Fraser (I am an Outlander fan). We actually did meet him - a very cute highland cow! I can't wait to go back to Scotland and will definitely be calling upon Niall again.
This trip was fascinating even for the members of our family who are not Outlander fans. Our guide, Donald Pierson, was so wonderful. He was a font of knowledge about everything we saw and full of wonderful stories about Scotland and the Highlands.
Donald was SO fabulous! He was a great guide and the itinerary was fascinating. We truly had a magical day.
My husband and I along with my in-laws had the absolute best time with Neil! He was extremely knowledgeable and kind and kept us informed on all the stories around the Highlands and was never annoyed with all our questions!
Tour was everything as advertised & more. Great if you want to hit multiple places in a few hours. Pick up & drop you off flexible. Great if you don’t plan to get a rental. Gin & whiskey stops were very reputable. Kind staff at every stop. Niall was very informative and told us so much of Scotlands history. He went into a lot of history that led up to the Culloden Battle. Was also helpful for first time gin & whiskey drinkers. He accommodated every one of our requests and was wonderful to spend the day with!
Niall was fabulous. He tailored the trip to our interests helping us spot Highland Coos. Our sons 17 and 21 thoroughly enjoyed his history lesson and are still discussing what they learned. It was a great experience and the best way to see the Highlands.
We had a great tour of Inverness and the surrounding area. This tour backs a lot into a half day, but we felt like the pace was good. There are opportunities to tweak the tour to fit your group's interest.
Niall was an amazing guide who taylored the experience for us. He even introduced us to his sheep. Would highly recommend.
Niall made our day extraordinary! He was friendly, funny, and knew so much about the places we visited! He also took us to the best wee gin distillery and we loved the Singleton distillery bar! If you want to laugh a lot and learn a lot, definitely book this tour! Thank you? Niall!
We were only one in the tour so they were very flexible with transportation and where we stopped. Got lots of good information and enjoyed all the stops tailored to our likes.
Neil was a wonderful tour guide! Fantastic tour of the Highlands! We visited Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, and local distilleries. Each stop was beautiful and full of history, and our guide made the day fun and informative. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend. Niall was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The tour was adapted to the weather. Beautiful drive.
Our driver was knowledgeable and passionate about the highlands history. He insured our wishes were met
Wonderful day touring the area. Excellent guide! Great stories and informational content! 10/10 recommend!!! You won’t be disappointed
It was fantastic! Niall did a wonderful job, was a 5 star experience and very safe for solo female travelers!
Niall was fantastic! His local knowledge, likable personality and professionalism were top notch. Def recommend this tour!
Neil was a GREAT tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Scottland and especially about the highland area we where touring. He did not rush us though any part of the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and flet we got a true Scottish perspective on the area. He picked us up at our front door and dropped us off at the same place, which was a very nice perk of this tour. I highly recommend this tour experience if you want to really get out into the country side of Scottland.
What a terrific tour! We saw all the sights in and around Inverness that we had hoped to see. Niall was a wonderful guide. We would recommend to all.
Niall was an outstanding guide taking us through various areas of the highlands. His family have been of the highlands for over 300 years and who better to spend time with to learn the rich history. The battlefield sight at Culledon is moving and should not be missed and Niall is the person to see it with. Loved the scotch and gin distilleries and enjoyed the lovely town of Bealy. You can also customize your tour. This experience was outstanding!
The best of the Highlands! Neil took us to all the highlights in Inverness and surroundings. He was highly knowledgeable and his descriptive story telling made the history come alive. He himself is a Highlander and his connection to the places and events in the area added a unique personal perspective. We take many tours and this one exceeded all expectations!
This was a fantastic tour! Our guide, Donald, was extremely informative, hospitable and accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Inverness!! We learned a lot and had a marvelous time.
This tour was the highlight of our trip! Niall and Donald were absolutely amazing in every way. Both had a lot of knowledge regarding Scotland’s history, and Niall kept the little girls (and the adults) entertained with his great storytelling and folklore. They felt like family after spending five days together. That’s how above and beyond they went to make our experience memorable. We highly recommend this duo to anyone visiting the Scottish Highlands.
We had a group of seven adults(all family) on the full day tour. Niall was the highlight of our time in Scotland! He made the excursions SO much better than if we had just gone on our own. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the highlands. He was very friendly, personable, and engaging. He made fantastic suggestions about what to do, but was very flexible concerning our wishes. 10/10!
Our travel guide Neil made our experience very special. He was informative, entertaining and was able to impart a true sense of appreciation for the Highlands landscape and history.
Excellent tour, incredibly informative, and relaxed. We never felt rushed, there was fantastic conversation, and we got a true sense of the beauty, culture, and historical importance of the Highlands.
After completing the Isle of Skye tour with Highland Legends and our tour guide Donald, we decided to continue our vacation with them by booking this tour for the next day. The care and hospitality Donald and Niall showed us is unmatched. Donald’s knowledge of the highlands and the Battle of Culloden was extremely impressive and enlightening. After great conversation from our previous day, Donald even ensured we could find the perfect Nessie keepsake for our kids back home. A tour with one of the Highland Legends gentleman is an absolute must for anyone visiting the region. THANK YOU, Donald and Niall for an unforgettable vacation and anniversary in Inverness.
Niall is the most excellent guide! We received input into our schedule for tweaks that we appreciated. Above all we enjoyed the information, stories and local lore. The drive was safe and smooth!! Recommend this tour highly!
Donald was an absolutely amazing tour guide. He really made our visit very special and personalized the tour to what we were looking for. He was also very friendly and knowledgeable.
Neil was absolutely fantastic! So knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Made our private tour a one of a kind!
Niall was a fantastic driver/guide. Loves his home in Inverness area and very knowledgeable about history and folklore. We enjoyed our tour very much!
We had such a lovely time and would HIGHLY recommend this tour, or any other from Niall. Our guide provided us with a memorable and powerful day as we learned about Scottish history driving to various destinations outside Inverness while stopping to see a few Coos at a local farm and sampling some spirits! The passion Niall has for his country and openness to share made this day unforgettable. Thank you :)
We had such a lovely time and would HIGHLY recommend this tour, or any other from Niall. Our guide provided us with a memorable and powerful day as we learned about Scottish history driving to various destinations outside Inverness while stopping to see a few Coos at a local farm and sampling some spirits! The passion Niall has for his country and openness to share made this day unforgettable. Thank you :)
Every place we visited was well worth the tour. Our private tour guide Neil was exceptional! He gave us great recommendations at the whiskey distillery for what to order, at the gift shops for the best souvenirs. He was so knowledgeable about every place we visited and knew Scottish history. As a native Highlander you could tell he loved his country. He was very accommodating for special requests we had on the tour for special things we wanted to see. We also loved his bagpipe solo!
This was a fantastic tour, and customizable to our group. We were able to add on a castle when one of the distillery’s was closed. Niall was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
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