Port day · CASTLE SHORE EXCURSIONS IN THE UK
Good castle shore excursions in the UK sell out weeks before the sailing date and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Invergordon in a small van with Avril, Lorraine, or another local guide. Visit Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, and Highland cows in about seven hours, with port pickup, bottled water, and ship-friendly timing.
“A great excursion, even if you’re on a cruise ship. They will meet you right off the shuttle, outside the port in Invergordon.”
Travel by minibus from Invergordon to Culloden, Clava Cairns, Inverness, the new Inverness Castle Experience, Loch Ness, and a Highland cow farm shop. Local guides such as Mo, June, Emma, and Lorraine add stories, Outlander context, and practical help throughout the day.
“Well all I have to say is fantastic!!! I had an incident that required me going to the ER and Mo was there 100% to help she is an Angel. A huge hug and thumbs 👍 for her and of course the bus driver Heather was also fantastic👍 and concerned of my wellbeing. before my accident the tour was wonderful. Mo is very knowledgeable, she gave us past,present and pop culture history very well done. I hope I can come back and finish the tour someday and see the highland coos 😁 million thanks to everyone!!”
From Greenock Port, ride through the Trossachs to Stirling Castle, Kilmahog, Aberfoyle, and Loch Lomond. Expect lively English commentary, Scottish music, Highland cattle, and about 90 minutes at the castle. Entry, lunch, and drinks cost extra.
“Gregor was an outstanding guide and Jamie was the best driver ever!!!”
Leave your Dover cruise port by executive coach, tour Canterbury, then spend three hours at Leeds Castle, including its maze and gardens. Guides such as Yvonne, Liz, Maxine, and Mike have led this trip. Finish with drop-off at a central London hotel or Heathrow.
“Mike was a great storyteller and historian for everything we saw. I felt like he gave us titbits about historical events no one else would have. My only regret was not spending more time at Leeds there was so much to see. Will was a good driver.”
Pick the call, or the kind of day you want out of it.
