But hang on a second - have you actually seen the REAL Scotland? Take an Aviemore tour with a local guide and get up close and personal with this dazzling land.  Aviemore truly has something for everyone, whether you're a nature lover, a history buff or a diehard outdoors explorer. Let our local guides show you Loch Morlich. Walk through the Cairngorm Mountain slopes. Your guide can take you for a tour of the Ciarngorm Brewery. Each day is a new adventure in Aviemore.  You can choose from the Aviemore tours offered by ToursByLocals, but feel free to suggest alternative places and activities that strike your interest. Your guide wants you to have the ultimate Aviemore experience.

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Bespoke Highland Full Day eight hour tour from Inverness

A Bespoke Tour of the Highlands based upon an itinerary of your choice. Whiskey tasting castles nature spotting family history scenic drives etc
You can be picked up at one place and at the end of the tour dropped off at another location

Please contact me for your requirements.

Anywhere You Would Like To See

My Most Popular tour, made for you the way you want it!

Fancy dipping your toe in the The North Sea? Try a can of Irn Bru and a Tunnocks Teacake? Fish &amp; Chips on Nairn Beach? See a Highland Cow? Hike above Loch Ness? Castles?

Point me in the direction of what your dream day would consist and we will work on a plan together, to create a perfect day. You will be collected in an executive 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro life MPV.

My travellers have loved the flexibility in this tour and being part of making it different than other standard tours. This is for those who want flexibility, the opportunity to get away from the crowds, and have an adventurous soul.

This will be a bespoke tour, just for you. This is my most popular tour and it makes it really fun for me to develop with you a special day.

Bespoke Full Day Adventure from Inverness

Your Hearts Desire

Speyside Malt Whisky Trail Distilleries Tour with your Local Guide

As a Scottish Tourist Guides Association member and local to the area, I'll be able to tell you tales and stories of the whisky industry and heritage of the area and some magnificent scenery as we follow the River Spey through the heart of Speyside.

A tour suited for both whisky experts and beginners, the Speyside whisky region of Scotland is famed world wide. Sit back and enjoy being taken on the Malt Whisky Trail from you accommodation and return following a memorable day seeing the process of whisky distillation from beginning to end.

You'll also get the chance to sample 3-4 different whiskies on each distillery tour and can purchase or bottle your favourites in the bespoke shops.

Large Copper Whisky Still at Glenfarclas Distillery

Statue at Cardhu Distillery of the iconic Johnny Walker striding man with Mrs Cumming

Visit the Distilleries and Sample the Finest Speyside Whiskies, Private Tour in Aviemore

Hello there! A very warm Highland welcome awaits you on this Culloden battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness tour.

Let's take your party on an executive trip to the Culloden battlefield of 1746. At this battlefield, I will share all the events building up to it, as well as those during and also those post battle. After this batlle, this is where Highland life changed forever.

We'll travel to Clava cairns too, to discover its 4000 year-old magical but mysterious location and standing stones, as well as to the world famous Loch Ness to see It's outstanding beauty with breathtaking views that intrigues both young and old.

We'll also visit the ruins of castle Urquhart, which stand on the Loch's shoreline. Perhaps as we view the loch we might gaze out looking for the legendary Nessie! And of course feed our Hairy Cows!

Let's see the Clava Cairns and stunning views of Loch Ness!

Culloden Battleground & Loch Ness - Half Day

I've lived in this area my whole life, my family have lived here for the last 300 years and my clan arrived around 500 years before that. . . but the history of these lands is older still. Join me as we share the journey.

Walk with me through the 4000 year old Bronze Age chambered cairns, follow in the footsteps of the Jacobites as we learn of their rebellion, defeat and executions, immerse yourself in the myths and legends that are part of the Scots' culture and have your breath taken away by the sheer beauty of our rolling landscape.

This tour is one of my favourites as we spend a day travelling within striking distance of the Highland capital city of Inverness - plenty of time for getting the craic* - yet it feels like we've travelled through the centuries with the history and stories we cover. We stop at some amazing view points and usually even manage to spot a Highland coo or two!!

* Gaelic for good conversation, gossip or a laugh

Full Day Tour including Loch Ness, Culloden & Clava Cairns

Inverness, its History, Legends & Beauty

The Untamed North West: Scottish Highlands Tour

Join me on an epic adventure to the Scottish Highlands, one of the last wildernesses in Europe!

The inspiration behind this experience is to provide visitors access to areas of Scotland that are less well known, away from the crowds and outdoors.

During our day we will picnic under the shadow of an ancient castle on the shores of Loch Assynt, hike up to caves where polar bear, reindeer and wolf bones have been found as animals sought shelter over 10, 000 years ago (optional) and take in some of the most spectacular scenery to be found in Scotland!

While we travel through this magnificent area, you will learn about the history and culture of the people who have populated these lands for 1000's of years as well as the geology of some of the oldest mountains in the world!

You will have plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the different landscapes we will travel through as this experience is about taking our time and immersing ourselves in everything.

Unparalleled views, quaint fishing villages and picnics with a hike

Private Tour of Inverness, Culloden Battlefield & Loch Ness

Sit back and relax in the confines of a private tour within executive vehicle solely for your use. Travel through the wonderful city of Inverness on route to a variety of locations that are steeped in history, mythical stories and wonderful scenic views.

Opportunity to walk the Culloden Battlefield, crossing the lines of where both the Jacobite and the Government forces assembled on that fateful day. Visit the memorial cairn, Clan stones including the Outlander Fraser Stone.

Continue the Outlander theme with a visit to the 4000 yr old standing stones at the Clava Cairns. What affect will touching the "transporting stone" have on you?

Will you be one who witnesses Nessie making an appearance as we travel alongside Loch Ness on route to the picturesque village of Beauly? Visit the ruins of the 12th Century "Old Priory" building. Having grown up in the village of Beauly (thankfully not in the 12th Century!) the impressive Priory grounds was a location that I regularly visited when growing up.

Ness Bridge crossing River Ness Inverness

Culloden Viaduct, located close to the Clava Cairns

Visit the iconic locations in and around Inverness

Loch-Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

Welcome to Scotland!

Join me to travel along the Great Glen, which is a fault line stretching for miles south into the Atlantic and north into the North Sea.

On our way we will visit Urquhart Castle. It is 700-800 years old, and it has seen a lot of action, going through many hands of different clans and the royal family alike. I will tell you many stories about the Loch Ness monster (Nessie). You can't come to Scotland and miss out on Nessie. Plenty of photo stops along the banks of Loch Ness.
We then drive back to Inverness where you will have time to have lunch, stretch your legs, take more photos and browse the shops.
We then visit the famous Culloden Battlefield. It has been restored as close as possible to how it was when the battle took place in April 1746.
Clava Cairns is our last stop of the day. A 4000 year old cairn that is still a mystery but became even more famous because of the Outlander TV series.

Full Day Private Tour from Inverness or Invergordon

Your journey will begin in Inverness - the capital of the Highlands of Scotland. This compact city is a main hub for people travelling in the country. I will pick you up at your preferred location and begin an unforgettable journey around locations that have inspired Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.

Embark on an exclusive journey through time, unveiling ancient sites, pivotal battlefields, and iconic castles that encapsulate the essence of Scottish Highland culture. Immerse yourself in an immersive 8-9 hour private tour, delving into the mysteries and stories of the past that define the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands.

I can customise this tour according to your requests.

This tour can also depart from Invergordon port.

A Local Lassie ready to take you on your trip around the Highlands.

Amy with a previous Outlander group meeting Outlander actor Sam Heughan who plays 'Jamie Fraser' at Clava Cairns.

Watching Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser) and Graham McTavish (Uncle Dougal) film scenes for 'Clan Lands' at Clava Cairns on a previous Outlander tour.

On the trail of Jamie Fraser - Private Tour

The Outlander Experience

This is a chance to completely unwind, relax and enjoy Highland nature. We will walk from Loch Ness Inn to the River Coilte, through the woods and fields to the Bay. Urquhart Bay is one of the best examples of riverine woodland remaining in Britain, of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. We will follow the River Coilte as it flows through these ancient woodlands to Loch Ness.

Summer birds include Spotted Flycatcher, Reed bunting, Common sandpiper, Goosander and Goldeneye. Mallard and Teal nest here, and their ducklings may be watched feeding on the mud flats. Migrants such as Greenshank also pass through, and Barn swallow, Swift, House and Sandmartin hunt over the water. Wildfowl such as Wigeon, Tufted duck and Little grebe visit in Autumn, whilst Grey heron, Common gull and Mute swan reside year - round.

When the river is low enough to cross easily, an optional route via the Woodland Trust site may reward with glimpses of Kingfisher (please see Route 2*).

A gentle ramble to Urquhart Bay

Loch Ness Birding

Day Tour Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

A taste of the highlands at their most dramatic! Experience some of Scotlands most stunning scenery on this Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan tour. Enjoy a private tour with your own personal kilted guide/driver and vehicle.
We will visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle then venture onwards to the stunning village of Portree where you will see the colourful houses that surround the beautiful harbour.
We will also explore this beautiful land I call home the Highlands of Scotland, Historically the major social unit of the Highlands was the clan. We will explore these together and visit some stunning scenery along the way.

Experience the beauty of the Highlands

A Full Day Tour to Loch Ness out of Inverness

You will love our circuit around Loch Ness and the breathtaking scenery we experience. The day will be a lot of fun (if you can cope with my humour!) and my aim is to give you a wonderful experience which you will remember always!

You can risk your toes being nibbled by Nessie and we will stop where you want for the best photos.

I can tell you stories around this massive stretch of water that go back hundreds of years, we can spend time in fascinating Fort Augustus with its Caledonian Canal locks designed by the world famous Thomas Telford, and stop off in Invermoriston for its lovely bridge, waterfalls and St Columba's Well.

On to the iconic Urquhart Castle ruins and visitor centre. This day tour will provide you with a feast for the eyes and the soul. I am sure of that! it is one of my favourites, I just love the views and contrasts from high above the Loch to Loch side. Quite outstanding. You will love it too.

The tour will be tailored around your interests, provided they include cake and coffee!

Looking down on Loch Ness and across to Fort Augustus

Lord of the Isles passing through lock gates at Fort Augustus

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