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Private tour in Inverness Claudia V
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and a Whisky Distillery - 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
Loch Ness is a large freshwater loch located in the Scottish Highlands, near the city of Inverness. It is most famous for the Loch Ness Monster, often referred to as "Nessie, " which is a legendary creature said to inhabit the loch. The Loch Ness Monster has become a popular icon and subject of folklore, attracting tourists from around the world. Urquhart Castle dates back to the 13th century, although there is evidence of earlier fortifications on the site. Over the centuries, the castle played a significant role in Scottish history, witnessing numerous conflicts and changes of ownership. It was a strategic stronghold, guarding the Great Glen and providing control over the transportation route on Loch Ness. Drumnadrochit is a small village located on the western shores of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. There are also restaurants, cafes, and shops that offer local products and souvenirs. Whisky distilleries often offer tours and tastings that provide insights into the production process.
Your Inverness tour itinerary
• Departing from YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN INVERNESS OR PORT OF INVERGORDON • The legendary Loch Ness is located just 25 minutes from Inverness city centre with a visit to Urquhart Castle, one of the most photographed castles in Scotland, to be scheduled on the same site. • We will have time to have some lunch at Drumnadrochit, a small town and the main centre for Loch Ness visitors. • In the afternoon, we will be visiting a whisky distillery where you can end your day with a great dram. Points to be visited: Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Drumnadrochit A whisky distillery ** Please note the sequence of site visits can be altered due to the distillery tour available times on the day ** This tour can be customised
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
With a 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
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Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Invergordon Port - independent tour guide area (just across the traffic lights!) I will be holding a signage with your name on it.
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