Culloden, Cawdor & Clava Cairns
The Highland History Loop
A Deep Dive into the Jacobite Story
If you want to understand the soul of the Scottish Highlands, this is the essential route. It covers ancient Neolithic history, medieval romance, and the tragic end of the clan system.
This shorter, highly civilized tour is perfectly paced for those who want a rich cultural experience without spending 10 hours in a vehicle. It leaves your evening completely free for dining in Inverness.
Your Itinerary
Relaxed Morning Departure
Your chauffeur collects you from your Inverness accommodation after breakfast.
Culloden Battlefield
Walk the sombre, wind-swept moor where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a bloody end. We recommend the excellent visitor center experience.
Clava Cairns
Step back 4,000 years into the Bronze Age. Wander among these incredibly preserved standing stones and burial chambers (the inspiration for Outlander's Craigh na Dun).
Lunch in Cawdor Village
Enjoy lunch in a charming local tavern near the castle grounds.
Cawdor Castle & Gardens
Explore the romantic, fairy-tale castle linked by Shakespeare to Macbeth. The walled gardens here are spectacular.
Return to Inverness
A short, 30-minute drive back to the Highland capital.
Radical Transparency
✓ What's Included
- Exclusive use of a Mercedes V-Class or Range Rover
- Professional, vetted local chauffeur-guide
- Door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off
- Complimentary Wi-Fi, mineral water, and snacks
- All vehicle fuel, insurance, and parking fees
- Full flexibility to alter the route on the day
✕ What's Not Included
- Lunch and dining costs
- Visitor attraction entry tickets
- Gratuities for the chauffeur (discretionary)
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Enquire NowWhat Our Guests Say
Unfiltered feedback from private tour guests across North America, Asia & Australia.
Flawless execution from Edinburgh to the Hebrides
"We booked the 14-day Grand Scotland tour for our 30th anniversary. Having our dedicated chauffeur Richard in a pristine Range Rover Autobiography made all the difference on the winding single-track roads. The private access to the Macallan vault and the after-hours castle tour in Edinburgh were memories we will cherish forever. Worth every penny."
William & Sarah Thornton
📍 San Francisco, California, USA
Perfect pacing for three generations
"Traveling with elderly parents (78 & 82) and two teenagers is normally a logistical nightmare. Highland Travel Group curated an itinerary with zero strenuous walking, ensuring my parents had comfortable vantage points and accessible castle suites. The Mercedes V-Class captain chairs were heavenly. Richard also arranged wonderful hot meals and tea stops every day."
Dr. Michael & Linda Tan
📍 Singapore
Unrivalled access and true Scottish hospitality
"As Scotch collectors, we have visited Speyside several times, but never with this level of behind-closed-doors privilege. Direct barrel tastings with master archivists and private dining at Aldourie Castle were spectacular. Total discretion, impeccably dressed chauffeur, and zero fuss."
Sir Arthur & Lady Sterling
📍 London, UK