Walk the haunting moorland where, in 1746, the Jacobite rising was crushed in under an hour — the last pitched battle ever fought on British soil. With a private guide, the emotional and political resonance of Culloden becomes utterly unforgettable.
What to expect
Your expert guide meets you at Invergordon and drives the 30 minutes to Culloden Moor, arriving early to beat the day-visitor crowds. On the battlefield itself, your guide traces both the Government and Jacobite lines across the heather, standing on the very ground where clan regiments charged and fell. The NTS Visitor Centre's immersive battle-room is included, and your guide enriches every exhibit with personal anecdote and historical nuance. The mood — solemn, stirring, and profoundly Scottish — stays with you long after you reboard.
Good to know
Culloden is only 30 minutes from Invergordon — one of the closest major historical sites to port. Book the private guide directly through Highland Explorer Tours well in advance. Wear waterproof footwear; the moor is exposed in all weathers.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Loch Ness — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.