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Shore Excursions

Private Shore Excursions in Scotland

Shore excursions from Invergordon, Aberdeen, Portree and Ullapool, with calm pacing and clear logistics tailored to your ship schedule.

We plan private shore days for guests who want a relaxed, well paced experience without the crowds. Your driver-guide meets you at the port, tailors the route to your interests, and ensures you return on time with clear logistics throughout the day.

Choose your port

We run private shore excursions timed to your ship, with comfortable vehicles and local driver-guides.

Shore Excursions from Greenock (Glasgow)

Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Stirling Castle and the Trossachs from Glasgow cruise port.

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Shore Excursions from South Queensferry (Edinburgh)

Edinburgh, Stirling, Loch Lomond and St Andrews from Edinburgh cruise port.

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Shore Excursions from Newhaven (Edinburgh)

Edinburgh Cruise Terminal. Edinburgh, Stirling, Loch Lomond and St Andrews.

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Shore Excursions from Invergordon (Inverness)

Loch Ness, castles, and classic Highland day routes from the port.

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Shore Excursions from Aberdeen

Royal Deeside, castles, and coastal scenery with calm pacing.

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Shore Excursions from Ullapool

Coastal scenery, lochs, and Highland highlights with calm pacing.

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Shore Excursions from Portree (Skye)

Iconic Skye scenery with flexible routing and relaxed timing.

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How our shore excursions work

  • Private tours only, tailored to your group
  • Planned around ship arrival, departure, and all-aboard times
  • Clear meet points at the port
  • Calm pacing with time buffers
  • Luxury Mercedes vehicles and local driver-guides
  • Flexible routing for weather and road conditions

Popular shore excursion ideas

Routes are tailored to your port window and interests. Possible highlights across Scotland include:

  • Loch Ness
  • Urquhart Castle
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Clava Cairns
  • Inverness
  • Royal Deeside
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Isle of Skye viewpoints
  • Coastal scenery
  • Whisky tastings, optional
  • Standing stones and Neolithic sites
  • Highland villages and scenic photo stops

Also travelling via Inverness?

Many cruise guests fly into Inverness and connect to the port. We can handle airport pickup, luggage transfers, and a scenic stop en route.

Also travelling before or after your cruise?

Already have a wish list?

Tell us your ship, arrival time, and priorities. We will shape the day around timings, weather, and pace.

Frequently asked questions

Are your shore excursions private?

Yes. Every shore excursion is private for your group with a dedicated driver-guide.

Can you plan around ship timings?

Yes. We plan around ship arrival, departure, and all-aboard times with comfortable buffers.

Where do we meet at the port?

We confirm a clear meeting point at the port once your booking is confirmed.

Can we visit Loch Ness from Invergordon?

Yes. Loch Ness is a popular option for Invergordon port calls when timing allows.

What if weather changes?

We adapt the route to the best stops for the conditions and your pace.

Are attraction tickets included?

Entry fees and tickets are not included unless arranged in advance.

Can you run multiple vehicles for groups?

Yes. Multi-vehicle options are available for larger groups and coordinated schedules.

Do you offer airport transfers too?

Yes. We can coordinate Inverness Airport transfers before or after your cruise.

Related tours

Related tours

Explore a few other popular private journeys from Inverness and beyond.

Loch Ness and Highlands

Loch Ness and Highlands

Calm pacing and flexible Loch Ness stops with local insight from Inverness.

8 hoursStart: Inverness
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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

A long, spectacular day to Skye with the best scenery and quiet stops.

12 hoursStart: Inverness
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Castles and Highland History

Castles and Highland History

Story led Highland touring with castles, clans, Jacobite sites, and ancient places.

8 hoursStart: Inverness
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Prefer whisky? Try Speyside. Want scenery? Consider Skye. Looking for history? Explore Castles & Highland History.