Explore the streets of Inverness, learn about the famous cheese riots, see the town house, witness the church yard where Jacobite prisoners were executed after Culloden, hear the tale of Highland heroine Flora MacDonald, see where Cromwell’s soldiers marched, decide the debate over the Cathedral, finished or not?

Witness the glorious beauty of Loch Ness as you arrive at the R for Robert Layby. Here you will learn the story of R for Robert – The Wellington Bomber which crashed landed on New Years Eve 1940. R for Robert flying out of RAF Lossiemouth hit a snowstorm over the hills above Loch Ness when one of the engines cut out. The captain ordered the crew to bail out. The plane was ditched in Loch Ness where it lay for 45 years until it was recovered from the Loch.

In collaboration with “Loch Ness with Jacobite Cruises”, The Highlanders and Jacobite Tours will treat you to a fantastic adventure as you sail down Loch Ness. Enjoy the amazing views as your guide regales you with tales of the Clans of the region: The Grants betrayed by their chief, The mighty Frasers (Of Outlander Fame) and their most famous chief, Simon “The Fox” Fraser, Lord Lovat and the MacDonalds, the great Lords of the Isles. In addition, you learn the story of St Columba, a priest who battled a beast, learn the bloody history of the striking Urquhart Castle which watches over the Loch and of course keep an eye out for Nessie.

Culloden is a truly special and atmospheric place. As you walk the hallowed ground here, you learn the story of the last battle on British soil, hear the tale of the would-be Prince Charles, discover the courage of the Jacobite’s against overwhelming odds and pay your respects at the graves of the fallen. While here you will make friends from all over the world, who have come to this field on primage as, as you will discover, Culloden is the reason for so much of what is known today as the great Scottish diaspora. Perhaps your own ancestors fought here?

Walk the ramparts of the largest Artillery Fort in Europe which was originally constructed to prevent another Jacobite rising against the British Crown or take the tour of the Highlanders’ Museum which will tell the story of 2 of Scotland’s most famous Highland Regiments the Seaforth Highlanders and the Cameron Highlanders with over 245 years of service each and whose brave soldiers won 27 Victoria Crosses of which 16 original medals are on display.  If you can make the time do both!

Relive the time traveling journey of Claire and Jamie Fraser of the famous series Outlander and discover the mystery of ancient burial grounds which date back at least 4,000 years. Debate with your guide and your group the purpose of these standing stones. To capture the solstice? A place to remember and honour the fallen?