Private Tour, Invergordon – Tain - Dornoch

Itinerary 

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-Pass By:   Shandwick's Edinburgh Shandwick Village 
-  Shandwick Stone (30') Over 1,200 years old it is one of the most impressive of Pictish monuments. It stands in its original position on a hill overlooking the little fishing village of Shandwick, and is a landmark that can be seen far out to sea.
-  Mermaid of the North (20') Sitting on her rock – named “Clach Dubh” – in the seaboard village of Balintore, and hear about the folklore of this area.
-  Hilton of Cadboll (20') Hilton of Cadboll Pictish cross-slab worth listening to the fascinating tales surrounding this place
-  Tarbat Discovery Centre (Ticket included 50') We are going to learn much more about the Pictish people and why they are so important to Scottish history. We will also hear about the discovery of one of Scotland’s oldest monasteries, excavated on this site!
-  Dornoch Cathedral (70') Built in the 13th century, and also famous because Madonna baptised her son Rocco there. Admire the beautiful coloured windows, look for the angel playing the bagpipes, and pay attention to the gargoyles set in the eaves outside. At one time the village people thought these were evil spirits which the ringing of the tower bells had driven out of the Cathedral and turned to stone.
-  Dornoch Beach (20') Dornoch beach you can find gentle shallows, sheltering dunes and miles of golden sands. Please ask your tour guide to give you a few minutes to wander around.
-  Glenmorangie Distillery (Ticket included 60'). Glenmorangie , is the world’s most famous distillery is a must for any whisky enthusiast. Here we will learn about the steps taken to create their flagship whisky. The tour will finish with a whisky tasting session.
Pass By:   Royal Dornoch Golf Club