Scotland · DUNROBIN CASTLE
Good dunrobin castle tours fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and where they actually differ.
A full-day drive from Inverness to John O’Groats with Dunrobin Castle, quick coast stops, and a guide who makes the far north click.
“Beautiful scenery. Would like to have spent more time in John O’Groats. A bit rushed since we required lunch. Willie was entertaining”
A private Inverness day trip to Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Loch Fleet wildlife, and Glenmorangie single malt tasting, with extra local stops.
“Our guide Craig was amazing, and made the trip informative and fun. So glad we booked this! The countryside was stunning, would definitely recommend.”
Small-group day trip from Invergordon to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, and Loch Fleet, with scenic stops and a falconry show.
“Very nice trip... Dunrobin and seals were best Amazing views :-) Guide top 10 from 10 points !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Invergordon day trip with one whisky distillery tasting, Dornoch village stops, and Dunrobin Castle gardens with falconry. Small group.
“Our tour was so much fun. Not crowded into a tiny van. We had a great tour guide and driver. , Started in Inverness, headed to Urquhart Castle, stopped in Beauly and at the shaggy coo farm and finished with a small distillery tour at Singleton. Would have liked more time at Urquhart but we had to abide by the ship schedule. Didn't mind skipping the gift shop at Loch Ness as it is just a tourist trap, lol. Thank you, Thistle!”
Small-group Highland day trip from Invergordon to Millionaires View, Dornoch, Loch Fleet wildlife, and Dunrobin Castle with gardens and falconry.
“We had a terrific day with Johnny! He has lived here all his life & knows every hill, building, fisihng hole etc.! He was always waving or honking at people he knew as we drove to the castle & they were responding with smiles. The castle was one of the most luxurious that we have ever seen. So many things are original and donated by the Sunderland family, it felt very personal touring this castle. The falconry display is fantastic! The gardens are beautiful and extensive. The views of North Sea are magnificent. Johnny took the "B" roads and we saw so much of the countryside, farming, crofts, sheep, cattle…”
Private port day from Invergordon to Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie, with expert guiding and scenic stops.
“We had a fantastic day with Roy visiting sites throughout the Inverness Highlands area. We had booked the Northern Highlands Tour - but after speaking with our traveling friends (huge Outlander fans), we asked Roy if we would be able to visit the sites that were on their list. He let us know that we would need to do the Southern Highlands and withing 10 minutes had come up with a route and plan that met both our needs. He had us to Cawder Castle before any tour buses and from that point, we knew we were in good hands. Thank you again for a memorable day.”
Private North Highlands day tour from Inverness with Dunrobin Castle, Falls of Shin, Loch Fleet nature reserve, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie.
“Our tour guide Stuart was absolutely lovely. We appreciated the added touch of his wearing a kilt. Made for an even more authentic experience. He provided us with lots of history, stories and explanations of what we were seeing on our drive. We had fun and interesting conversations. He is an excellent driver as well. We thoroughly enjoyed all the stops and sights, the weather was perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day.”
Private North Highlands day trip from Invergordon: Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch Cathedral, Loch Fleet wildlife, Glenmorangie tasting, Black Rock Gorge.
“Great guide with Highlands. Johnny was super with his knowledge and friendliness. He really made this day memorable.”
North Highlands whisky tastings and Dunrobin Castle on a private 7 to 8 hour route, with pickup, Dornoch time, and easy pacing.
“Our tour guide Johnny went above and beyond to show us this part of Scotland. He was very knowledgeable about tasting at the distillery’s and an excellent driver. He made accommodations for one of our family members who has a bum knee by dropping us off near entries that had no lines.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
