Scotland · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Cruise calls at Invergordon, Greenock and Kirkwall all come with a clock on them. These 15 are built to get you inland and back on time, with prices, total running times and what each one manages to fit in.
Visit Stirling Castle, Highland cattle, Aberfoyle, and Loch Lomond on an 8-hour Greenock shore excursion with port pickup.
“The tour was ok, nothing really exciting. I was not impressed with the castle. I honestly wish I'd gone on another tour.”
Explore Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, and Highland cows on a small-group Invergordon shore tour.
“We were a group of 11 from Canada on a cruise and this tour was an absolute highlight of our trip. With only one day in Inverness/Invergordon, we wanted to maximize our time, and this tour delivered. Our guides Lorraine and Avril were both fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and great at answering questions. The five stops were perfectly timed, with beautiful scenery and history shared along the way. The small-group vans were comfortable, well organized, and felt very safe. Most importantly, we got back to our ship with plenty of time to spare. Highly recommend!”
Review of BusyBus’s Greenock shore trip to Loch Lomond, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Highland villages, and Luss, with practical booking advice.
“It is a long day and would be much better to take in the summer, less chance of rain and fog to hide the beauty of the Highlands. Even though it was a wet day our tour guide was great. She talked about the history of Scotland and had many interesting tidbits about the area we were visiting. She stayed alert to the weather and tried to make the trip as pleasant as possible.”
Review of a small-group Invergordon shore tour to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, Loch Fleet, Highland views, and a whisky distillery.
“Relaxed, comfortable, good local info. Avril very pleasant. Dunrobin Castle inside and enormous garden fascinating. Views Grand and Dornoch an interesting oyo stop Great tour”
Tour Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, Loch Fleet, and Highland viewpoints from Invergordon in a small group with a local kilted guide.
“the dunrobin experience was not a good idea during the funeral of the Queen and Alastair took us in a delightful, customized tour of Nairn, including Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and a whiskey tasting! comfortable new minibus, perfect for sightseeing. Knowledgeable, accommodating, fun guide.”
Review of Go Highlands’ 7-hour Invergordon tour to Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Urquhart Castle, Beauly, and Outlander sites.
“We loved this tour! Although it was a cold, rainy June day, it let us know how the locals feel there. Saw beautiful places, and learned a lot from our knowledgeable tour guide George, who also has a good sense of humor. I would hands down recommend it to anyone, and would take the tour again if traveling with a friend.”
Explore Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, and Loch Ness on a private Highland shore excursion from Invergordon.
“We had the most amazing day!! Finella & Michelle are the best. From the minute they picked us up to drop off was so easy. Every stop explained and showed us what we wanted to see and more . We tried local goodies and got a close up and personal with some Highland Coos .We loved these two .”
Review of Edinburgh’s 7.5-hour shore excursion to Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle, with practical booking advice.
“Really enjoyed our experience overall. Comfy bus. Free time at Edinburgh and Castle was good but Britanica visit was too short. All places worth a visit. Back in plenty of time for our ship.”
Review of Invergordon’s 7-hour castle, whisky, and Highland history tour, with Dunrobin, Dornoch, seals, scenery, and Balblair Distillery.
“Mike was a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and did his best to make sure that everyone had a great time.”
Explore Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, gin country, and Urquhart Castle on a flexible small-group tour from Invergordon.
“We had a great day and saw more than you could ever see if you booked on a big tour bus. We were able to make a couple of specific requests and were so grateful that they were able to make our day so specialized and perfect!”
Explore Loch Lomond, Luss, Rest and Be Thankful, and Inveraray Castle on a small-group Greenock shore excursion.
“This was a great tour. Our tour operator Shaun with Top Scottish tours was amazing! Loch Lomond was absolutely beautiful. Shaun took us to a restaurant for lunch. It was the best meal we had on this vacation. We also went to Stirling Castle. Very nice.”
Visit Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, and Loch Lomond from Greenock on a small-group shore tour with guides, photo stops, and free time.
“1. It was very difficult to find the bus because no one was waiting with a sign as advertised, so we left late while waiting for everyone. 2. The tour guide was unable to do the tour which we totally understand as there was a medical emergency. Read more”
See Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyroodhouse, and Royal Yacht Britannia on an 8-hour cruise port tour with coach transport.
“It was a good day in Edinburgh. The Royal Yacht, Britannia was a highlight, but there was not enough time to complete the tour. Free-time on the Royal Mile was good, because the Fringe Festival was beginning and we saw several interesting acts. We could not access Edinburgh Castle because of waiting times, etc. The rest of the tour was by bus in mostly heavy traffic. But we did get a taste of the city.”
Review of a private Glasgow shore excursion to Loch Lomond, Kilmahog, Stirling Castle, and Lyle Hill, with practical tips on price and timing.
“James is the best tour guide we have ever had ! Great history information, wonderful stories, entertaining personality, wonderful voice, and Bonny Bonny looks. Went to some beautiful off the beaten path places. He made sure we were beinRead more”
Explore Dunrobin Castle, salmon falls, seal-filled Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Highland viewpoints on a small-group tour from Invergordon.
“Dunrobin Castle was amazing. Ritchie, our guide, was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Another great tour through Viator.”
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