1 Day Tour from
Inverness
This fascinating tour will introduce you
to stately Dunrobin Castle, the stunning
cliffs of the northern coast and the
barren magnificence of Caithness. A
splendid day out with a difference!
We leave Inverness behind and head
across the Black Isle to the Cromarty
Firth. In Golspie, high above the town,
is an astonishing statue, 27m (90'')
high. This is of the First Duke of
Sutherland, whose agents were involved
in the most notorious of the Clearances
in the Highlands during the 19th
Century. We’ll hear more about this sad
episode in the history of Scotland and
contrast the story with the opulence of
magnificent Dunrobin Castle, the
ancestral home of the Duke of
Sutherland. Our visit to Dunrobin will
give you time to explore the castle and
it’s extensive gardens. A real highlight
is the falconry display which takes
place in the grounds!
Soon we will be in Caithness. The
traditional industry of this remote
county was herring fishing and during
the 19th Century many picturesque
harbours were constructed here to meet
the needs of this ever-expanding
industry. We will see a number of
examples as we make our way northwards.
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There will be a stop in
John O’ Groats for that “I was there”
photograph before making our way to
stunning Duncansby Head where, after a
stroll along the cliff-top path, there
are views of the dramatic sea stacks and
seascapes to enjoy. Duncansby is rich in
birdlife including Guillemot, Kittiwakes
and, the most famous residents, Puffins
(until late July). There are binoculars
available on-board our mini-coach so you
can get a “close up” view.
After our visit to Duncansby we turn
southwards for home. Our journey will
take us through Wick and there will be a
comfort stop along the way before we
make journey’s end in Inverness.
Optional activities (payable
locally):
Why not enhance your tour with the
following options;
Dunrobin Castle - admission to Dunrobin
Castle and Gardens
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