South Tour – Culloden Moor and Clava Cairns
Tour info
This fascinating tour visits emotive Culloden Moor and ancient Clava Cairns before moving on to Fort George, one of Scotland’s most impressive military installations. It was built after the Battle of Culloden in 1746 to keep the Highlanders in check and remains an active military base. Spend time in the delightful seaside town of Nairn before touring through the natural beauty of the Cairngorms National Park. Enjoy a break in Aviemore before returning to Inverness.
Culloden Battlefield – visit the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army was defeated in a bloody battle
Clava Cairns – explore the ancient stone circles that were the inspiration for Outlander’s Craigh Na Dun
Fort George – walk through the massive walls to explore Britain’s mightiest artillery fortress, still an active army base
Nairn – enjoy exploring this lovely old seaside fishing town overlooking the Moray Firth.
Cairngorms National Park -view the majestic mountains, sparkling lochs and ancient forests of the UK’s largest National Park.
Aviemore – take a stroll around this vibrant all-year-round outdoor adventure resort
Movie Locations – Outlander, The Outlaw King, No Time To Die.
Tour Map
Explore Culloden Battlefield and the nearby Clava Cairns for a journey through both recent and ancient Scottish history. Culloden, site of the 1746 Jacobite defeat, and Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age burial ground, offer distinct yet captivating historical insights.