Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Inverness Overview

OVERVIEW

You can't visit Scotland without trying to find Nessie at Loch Ness or visiting one of its many castles. This tour introduces you to beautiful Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and the vibrant city of Inverness. Your scenic drive takes you through the village of Drumnadrochit and on to Urquhart Castle for a visit. Once one of Scotland’s largest castles, it was built both as a fortress and as a residence. The tower house and the visitor center’s veranda offer splendid views of the loch. No lake is more famous than Loch Ness, thanks to its legendary resident – Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Although its possible existence is still a matter speculation, you might be lucky enough to see it. Travel alongside Loch Ness and into Inverness for a brief orientation drive. Cross the modern and elegant Kessock Bridge which spans the Beauty Firth, and links the Northern and Southern Highlands and then across Black Isle to return alongside Cromarty Firth.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Loch Ness, famous for the legendary Loch Ness Monster, Nessie.
• Visit Urquhart Castle, one of Scotland’s largest castles, offering fortress and residential history.
• Enjoy spectacular views of Loch Ness from the castle’s tower house and visitor center veranda.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing; include a light raincoat or umbrella.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.