The Cromarty Highlander
Duration: 1
Adult Price: £ 12.00
Child Price: £ 9.60
(Brochure Price: £ 15.00)
Adult Price: £ 12.00
Child Price: £ 9.60
(Brochure Price: £ 15.00)
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This wonderful excursion combines a scenic drive through the Black Isle, a visit to picturesque Cromarty and time to go Dolphin spotting by the Moray Firth. This tour truly has something for everyone!
We leave Inverness behind and make our way along the banks of the Beauly Firth to the town of Beauly, which lies at the head of the firth. This attractive community was called Beau or beautiful place by the monks that built a priory here in the 13th Century. We'll make a stop so that you can visit the ruins of the Priory, explore the visitor centre or just relax in this very pleasant little town.
Next we'll travel to Muir of Ord then enjoy panoramic views as we travel through the Black Isle. Shortly the expanse of the Cromarty Firth will come into view. This deep estuary is almost landlocked and this natural defence made it an important naval base during both World Wars. For nature lovers the Cromarty Firth has one of the largest areas of unspoilt mudflats in the UK making it an important staging post for waders and wildfowl as they migrate south.
Our visit to the sleepy fishing village of Cromarty is like a journey into the past with its quaint fishermen's cottages, crow-stepped houses and grand sandstone mansions. Once this attractive town was the major port of the North of Scotland, however the industrial revolution meant that this prosperity did not last long. The character of the village has been retained thanks to the careful conservation work that has been undertaken here.
After time in Cromarty we will make our way to Rosemarkie and Fortrose, where we will stop at Chanonry Point. The Moray Firth is home to a community of some 130 Bottlenose Dolphins and Chanonry Point is a popular vantage point with fans of these loveable mammals.
We will return to Inverness by way of Avoch and Tore. There are wonderful panoramic views as we cross the Kessock Bridge and make our way back into the Capital of the Highlands.
Departure Information:
Saturdays, 03 April to 30 October 2010
Sundays, 16 May to 03 October 2010
Mondays, 29 March to 25 October 2010
Tuesdays, 18 May to 28 September 2010
Wednesdays, 19 May to 29 September 2010
Thursdays, 01 April to 28 October 2010
Fridays, 21 May to 01 October 2010
Saturdays, 03 April to 30 October 2010
Sundays, 16 May to 03 October 2010
Mondays, 29 March to 25 October 2010
Tuesdays, 18 May to 28 September 2010
Wednesdays, 19 May to 29 September 2010
Thursdays, 01 April to 28 October 2010
Fridays, 21 May to 01 October 2010
Departure Point:
Check In: 09.15 hrs Departure: 09.30 hrs
from Platform 1, Inverness Bus Station, Inverness
Check In: 09.15 hrs Departure: 09.30 hrs
from Platform 1, Inverness Bus Station, Inverness
Return Time:
13:30 hrs
13:30 hrs
What is Included:
Transportation by open-top bus
Pre-recorded commentary in English
Services of a tour/host
Individual headsets
Transportation by open-top bus
Pre-recorded commentary in English
Services of a tour/host
Individual headsets
What is NOT Included:
Lunch or snacks.
Admission fees.
Personal items.
Gratuity to the tour director.
Lunch or snacks.
Admission fees.
Personal items.
Gratuity to the tour director.
Additional Information:
TOUR OPERATOR
Tour operator identity and full contact information will appear on your confirmation voucher.
VOUCHER INFORMATION
Once you have booked your tour please print your voucher.
You must present your voucher and photo ID to either the street ticket seller or driver who will exchange your voucher for a 2 day tour pass tour pass.
Please safeguard your voucher as it cannot be replaced if you lose it.