Shore Excursions
IN FROM THE NORTH SEA COMES OUR HIGHLAND SCENERY

SMALL GROUP TOURS

STARTING FROM THE PORT OF INVERGORDON

From £600.00 per vehicle

WELCOME TO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Fàilte don Ghàidhealtachd!

Discover the Land of Ancient Rituals and Long-Ruling Clans, the Highlands of Scotland with Thistle Tours off-the-beaten-path experience. Thistle Tours long-standing relationships with the best hoteliers and proprietors, Highland Clan Chiefs and Pipers, the castle keepers and storytellers, Whisky Distilleries, restaurant chefs and ferry drivers ensure that our guests are met with the warmest of welcomes and cared for with a generosity of spirit that reflects the great tradition of the Highland people.

Clans and Bagpipes, Kilts and Tartans, Gaelic and Tweed, Whisky and Porridge, Heather and Thistles, all originate in the Highlands and enrich the popular picture of Scotland throughout the world. The Highlands of Scotland is a unique place on Earth with its beautiful countryside and fascinating history, dive deep into the Gael’s culture and traditions, connect with Highland heritage through the sites we explore.

We invite you to discover the real Highlands, the ancient heart of Scotland, on our most popular journeys – the amazing Highland Escape and The Northern Trails, the authentic Highland Outlander Trail, all designed to connect you to legends of the iconic Cawdor Castle, the mystery of Loch Ness andhaunted ruins of Urquhart Castle, your special walk on the sacred ground of Culloden Moor on the path of the Jacobites, ghosts of Dunrobin Castle with its elegant Dunrobin Falconry Display, and your time-travel adventure through the Clan Fraser of Lovat Lands on the Highland trail inspired by Outlander.

Whilst a day is never long enough in the Highlands, we aim to ensure you find your own memorable experience with us and create your stories for life.Come with us to discover the best of these magical lands – where tears are met with laughter, fairies with faith and dreams with hope. Welcome to the Kingdom of Gaels!

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YOUR AUTHENTIC HIGHLAND EXPERIENCE WITH THISTLE TOURS

JOIN US AND CREATE STORIES FOR LIFE

The Highlands of Scotland is a unique place on Earth with its beautiful countryside and fascinating history, sokeep your mind open and your imagination switched on, as you are about to travel on Highland’s most northerly and picturesque tourist trails, through an area unique in Europe, where landscapes are unspoiled, the wildlife is teeming, and the long summer days give you time to enjoy yourself.

START PLANNING YOUR HIGHLAND ADVENTURE

We would like to offer you our sightseeing Shore Excursions, travelling around the Scottish Highlands. All our tours are carefully designed to suggest something for everyone to enjoy the Highland nature, scenic castles, folklore tails and legends, and much morewaiting for you to discover.

UNLOCK THE WONDERS OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS WITH OUR SHORE EXCURSION EXPERIENCES WE OFFER YOU BELOW

Highland Escape Trail

Highland Escape Trail

This corner of the Highlands is known for its dramatic scenery, and the world-famous Loch Ness, surrounded by the Legend of the Loch Ness Beast, soaring between the ghostly ruins of Urquhart Castle. Walk with Thistle Tours through 500 million years to discover Loch Ness history & mystery for yourself. For more information, and to book your Highland Escape Trail, please click below.

The Northern Trail

The Northern Trail

The inspiring journey with Thistle Tours on the east coast of the Northern Highlands to discover the fairy-tale Dunrobin Castle with its beautiful Gardens, inspired by French Versailles, and the elegant Dunrobin Falconry Display. Explore the beautiful Dornoch, and since in the Highlands, enjoy a wee dram of the famous Glenmorangie Whisky. For more information, and to book your Northern Trail, please click below.

Highland Outlander Trail

Highland Outlander Trail

No need to touch the ancient stones of Craigh Na Dun to go back in time on this Outlander-Inspired Trail through The Highlands. Delve into the world of Outlander with Thistle Tours on your time-travel adventure through the Clan Fraser of Lovat Lands. For more information, and to book your Highland Outlander Trail, please click below.

CUSTOMISED SHORE EXCURSIONS

Along with the above travel experiences we offer you, we can customise our Shore Excursions in a way to suit you, by changing the itinerary. Please, complete the Enquiry Form at the foot of this page to discuss further with us your special Highland dream trip. We are happy to customise this experience for you, and to make your dream a reality.

How to book your Custom Shore Excursion

To start building your authentic Highland experience, please complete the Enquiry Form to discuss further with us your exclusive Custom Shore Excursion. We are happy to design this experience for you, and to make your dream a reality.

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