Private tour in Inverness Claudia V

Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness - from Inverness or Port of Invergordon

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EN Brazilian-born and living in the UK for over 20 years, with an amazing few years in the Scottish Highlands, I am a local tourist guide offering bespoke and pre-set itineraries in Scotland, especially across the Highland region: Northern Highlands, Moray, Speyside, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire. After 17 years of living in London, I moved to the stunning Scottish Highlands region in February 2020. With my partner, I created our private tour company based in the Moray Speyside area (aka The Malt Whisky Country), where I live, located an hour from Inverness. In 2025, after 18 months of studying and training, I completed the prestigious Blue Badge Tour Guide qualification by the STGA (Scottish Tourist Guides Association) to be fully qualified and certified as a Tour Guide in Scotland. Additionally, I am certified by HOST Guides- Highlands of Scotland Tour Guides I also hold a Certificate in Scotch Whisky from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy. I am a qualified driver-guide, fully insured and licensed (person and vehicle), and I host tours in English and Portuguese. I look forward to hearing your ideas about touring our beautiful region. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your requirements. PS: In some castles/monuments, I cannot guide you in some areas within the historical monuments, even though I am a qualified STGA Blue Badge tour guide. However, I will explain beforehand, and almost all sites have interpretation panels and multilingual audio guides to help you during your visit. PT Nascida no Brasil e morando no Reino Unido há mais de 20 anos, com alguns anos incríveis nas Terras Altas da Escócia, sou guia turística local e ofereço roteiros personalizados e pré-definidos na Escócia, especialmente na região das Terras Altas do Norte: Northern Highlands, Moray Speyside, Aberdeenshire e Perthshire. Após 17 anos morando em Londres, mudei-me para a deslumbrante região das Terras Altas da Escócia em fevereiro de 2020. Com meu parceiro, criei nossa empresa de turismo particular com sede na região de Moray Speyside (também conhecida como The Malt Whisky Country), onde moro, a uma hora de Inverness. Em 2025, após 18 meses de estudo e treinamento, concluí a prestigiosa qualificação de Guia Turístico Blue Badge pela STGA (Scottish Tourist Guides Association), para ser totalmente qualificada e certificada como Guia Turística na Escócia. Além disso, sou certificada pela HOST Guide - Associação de Guia de Turismo das Terras Altas da Escócia. Também possuo um Certificado em Uísque Escocês pela Edinburgh Whisky Academy. Sou uma motorista-guia qualificada, totalmente segurada e licenciada (pessoa e veículo) e ofereço passeios em inglês e português. Aguardo ansiosamente suas ideias sobre passeios em nossa bela região e não hesite em entrar em contato comigo para discutir suas necessidades. PS: Em alguns castelos/monumentos, não poderei guiá-los em algumas áreas dentro dos monumentos históricos, mesmo sendo guia turístico licenciado Blue Badge - STGA. No entanto, explicarei de antemão e quase todos os sites possuem painéis de interpretação e guias de áudio multilíngues que ajudam você durante sua visita. Qualifications/Qualificações: STGA Blue Badge Tour Guide (2023-2025) Accredited Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide by HOST Guides (2023) Certificate in Scotch Whisky (SVQ) - Edinburgh Whisky Academy Degree in Tourism Management MSc in Air Transport Planning and Management

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Overview of your Inverness tour

This is a great tour to experience the main sightseeing places around Inverness: Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness - all sites can be easily reached within 30 minutes of Inverness. Culloden Battlefield is an important historical site located near Inverness, Scotland. It is the site of the Battle of Culloden, which took place on April 16, 1746. The battle was a significant event in Scottish history and marked the final confrontation of the Jacobite Rising of 1745-1746. Clava Cairns is a well-preserved Bronze Age burial site. Clava Cairns gained additional popularity and recognition through its depiction in Diana Gabaldon's novel series "Outlander": the site is portrayed as Craigh na Dun, a mystical location that serves as a time portal. Urquhart Castle is a historic castle ruin located on the shores of Loch Ness, and it is one of the most iconic and visited castles in Scotland. Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch located near the city of Inverness. Nessie's home!

Your Inverness tour itinerary

• Departing from PORT OF INVERGORDON at 9:00 am • Clava Cairns is just a couple of minutes from the Culloden site, and it is a great place to visit due to its archaeological importance. However, if you are an Outlander fan, you will be seeing those standing stones that inspired Diana Gabaldon. • After lunchtime, we will be heading to the southwest of Inverness to find Nessie. Loch Ness is located just 25 minutes from Inverness city centre. • A visit to Urquhart Castle cannot be missed - it is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland. • Estimated arrival in Invergordon: 17:00 **subject to your cruise liner departure** The tour can be customised upon request according to your interests, and it can depart from your accommodation in Inverness. Contact me for more details.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

With our Mercedes Vito vehicle, we ensure that your travel needs and comfort are met. Bottle of mineral water Wi-Fi on board Mobile phone charger cables

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance to visitor attractions (castles, natural parks, special tours, distilleries experiences and entry fees, etc.) and suggested tours featured in the itinerary. However, advice on pre-bookings can be provided
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Meeting location

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

Port of Invergordon, independent tour guides area (across the traffic lights). I will be holding a signage with your name on it!

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Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
1137380
Languages
English
Portuguese
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in Scottish history and the Jacobite Rising. It's also ideal for fans of the "Outlander" series, as you'll visit Clava Cairns, which inspired the mystical Craigh na Dun. Families with children will find it suitable due to its minimal activity level and kid-friendly nature. Additionally, cruise ship passengers can enjoy this as a shore excursion.

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