Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle Private Day Tour with Scottish Local

As you head north into the Scottish Highlands you will travel along the bank of Loch Lomond. With stunning views as you venture towards Glencoe and Loch Ness the time will fly by.

It has long been one of Scotland’s most famous places, known equally for its rare beauty and sorrowful past. Discover its remarkable history, landscape and wildlife, as well as the backdrops for films including ‘Braveheart’, ‘Rob Roy’ and ‘Skyfall’. Get a taste of the stories that make the glen so special and discover more about walks, weather, wildlife to spot and things to do on your visit.

You might wonder where is Fort William? Located in Lochaber in the West Highlands, the town is often described as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’. With Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, the surrounding area has some of the most stunning scenery in Britain.

Discover more than 1,000 years of stirring history centred on the Great Glen. The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation’s story. Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, Urquhart saw great conflict during its 500 years as a medieval fortress. Control of the castle passed back and forth between the Scots and English during the Wars of Independence. The power struggles continued, as the Lords of the Isles regularly raided both castle and glen up until the 1500s. The last of the government troops garrisoned here during the Jacobite Risings blew up the castle when they left. Urquhart’s iconic ruins remain, offering glimpses into medieval times and the lives of its noble residents.

On arrival at Loch Ness you have two options to enjoy. Option 1 | Cruise Loch Ness View the castle on your voyage across the deepest, mysterious waters of Loch Ness in your ssearch for Nessie. From here, treat those peepers and your camera to the breathtaking sight of the historic Urquhart Castle. Taking either a 1 or 2 hrs Cruise using Jacobite Cruises. Option 2 | Loch Ness Centre Explore the mysteries and discover the history of the world famous Loch at the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition Experience. Discover the history of Loch Ness from the ice age to the third millennium in a seven room, themed, automated walk through. Explore the history of the loch and the many mysteries and explorations that have surrounded its past. Learn about the rumours, the hoaxes and the truths and discover what may really live in Loch Ness.

nverness the capital of the Scottish Highlands is one of Scotland’s seven cities and sits in the south of the Highlands, on the banks of the River Ness. Crowned by a pink crenellated castle and lavishly decorated with flowers. The city boasts a number of historic buildings in the Old Town that can be appreciated.

Visit the powerfully moving site of the final Jacobite Rising the last and most harrowing pitched battle to be fought on British soil. Explore the interactive visitor centre, view fascinating artefacts from both sides of the confrontation, and experience the battle in a immersive surround cinema. A visit to Culloden is a poignant experience. Headstones mark the graves of hundreds of clansmen who gave their lives for the Jacobite cause.

A popular Scottish Highlands town and a favourite of Queen Victoria, it is a lovely stop as you travel back to Glasgow. Take a break and discover the town before continuing your journey south.