This 4 day tour takes an extensive look at over 5000 years of history in the North East Highlands and if you've ever visited Orkney, or would like to visit Orkney, for the history which it bestows, then this tour may provide an alternative of 'equal' on the mainland of Scotland. Although lesser known as an area, the North East Highlands can share some amazing and well-preserved ancient history sites of its own as well as telling the tales of the more recent Highland Clearances and the boom and bust of the fishing and flagstone industries of the early 20th century
Possible Highlights on this tour:
Portmahomak – the site of a Pictish monastery
Dunrobin Castle & Museum – ancestral home of the Duke of Sutherland
Camster Cairns – Neolithic burial tombs
Whaligoe Steps – breathtaking Victorian rock cut steps and fishing station
Burifa Radar Station – hilltop RAF station of World War 2
The Farr Stone – a carved symbol stone of the Picts
Rosal Village – cleared of people in 1814 and now a ruin
Kinbrace Hut Circles – Bronze Age hut circles with impressive views
What you need to know:
4 day minimum tour duration
Fully tailored to your requirements
Suitable for up to 4 people
Pick up and drop off from your chosen location, although typically Inverness
Touring time is usually from 9.00 to 17.30 each day depending on the agreed itinerary
For further information, please call, email or use the form on our Contact Us page
Enjoy the views below of some of the sights you may see along the way!
