Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness

Cawdor Castle: Embark on a journey through history and romance as you visit the magnificent Cawdor Castle, home of the Thanes of Cawdor for 600 years. The oldest part, approached by a drawbridge, is the central tower built around a legendary thorn tree. Cross the drawbridge and step into Scottish history and the medieval past.

Scenic Drive through Inverness: Continue to Inverness, `Capital of the Highlands`, sitting astride the tranquil River Ness, and where the waters of Beauly Firth and Inverness Firth unite. All Highland roads meet at Inverness, a renowned centre of touring. Enjoy a brief drive-through of this bustling town before lunch.

Loch Ness: After lunch, you’ll continue toward the world-famous Loch Ness. The loch is extremely beautiful, long and narrow, with steep wooded banks and a depth of 900 ft. in parts. Keep an eye out for the legendary Nessie as you travel to the beautiful village of Drumnadrochit.

Urquhart Castle: Your next stop is a visit to the Urquhart Castle, which was built both as a fortress and as a residence. In wartime, its strategic military position provided the lord and those under his protection with as secure a defense as it was possible to achieve.

What’s Included:

• Lunch at a local hotel.
• Guided tour.
• Castle visits.