Excursion Inverness highlights tour at Invergordon

Visit Scotland's most northerly city, Inverness, located on the banks of the River Ness.

Inverness Scenic Drive

Leave the port for the approximately 45 minute scenic drive to Inverness, upon arrival enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. This will include a drive by the St Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral, Eden Court Theatre and views of Inverness Castle, built in the 1830s on the original site of several castles dating back to the earliest in the 11th Century. Pass by Inverness Town House, one of the city's most impressive and historic buildings.

The name Inverness comes from the Scottish Gaelic "Inbhir Nis" meaning mouth of the River Ness. The Burgh of Inverness was granted a Royal Charter by King David of Scotland in the 12th century and has grown steadily ever since. Today it is an important administrative, distribution and cultural centre of Northern Scotland and through the last quarter of the 20th century it was one of the fastest growing towns in Western Europe. Inverness was granted City status at the millennium. Today it is very much a lively place with plenty of things to see and do.

Time at Leisure

Following your panoramic tour enjoy approximately one hour of free time for shopping and independent exploration in central Inverness, before returning to the ship via an approximately 45 minute drive.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Inverness, Free Time

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, mainly at guests' discretion. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair as long as they can negotiate the steps on and off the coach. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, a sweater or jacket, raingear, flat, closed -toe walking shoes, and sun protection are recommended. Due to the local climate, most of the coaches are air-cooled.