John O’Groats and the Far North
This fascinating tour introduces you to the rugged beauty of
Departing Inverness to head across the Black Isle to the Cromarty Firth. A 27m (90’) statue of the first Duke of Sutherland towers above the town of Golspie. The duke’s agents were involved in the most notorious of the Highland Clearances in the 19th century. You’ll learn more about this period of Scotland’s history later in the tour.
We soon arrive in Caithness, a remote county whose traditional industry was herring fishing. Many harbours were constructed here during the 19th century to meet the increasing demands of this ever-expanding industry. We will make a stop at one of these charming harbours for a quayside picnic lunch (weather permitting).
We will also stop in John O’Groats for that "I was there” photograph at the very tip of the British mainland. We then make our way to stunning Duncansby Head, for a stroll along the cliff-top path, rewarded with views of sea stacks and coastal views. Duncansby is renowned for its birdlife including guillemots, kittiwakes and, its most famous residents, puffins (until late July).
From Duncansby, we turn southwards through Wick, where there will be a comfort stop, to reach journey’s end in Inverness.
Tour Highlights: The Black Isle, nature-watching, Golspie, pre-historic sites, John O’Groats, Duncansby Head and Wick.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Dates of Operation:
Edinburgh
Tuesdays
All year
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7 April to 15 October, 2020
Glasgow
Departure Information:
Edinburgh
Check in: 09:00 hrs
Departure: 09:15 hrs
From Platform 7, Inverness Bus Station
Margaret Street, Inverness, IV1 1LT
Tour returns at: 19:15 hrs
The name of the local tour operator and full departure information will appear on your tour voucher/confirmation.
Glasgow
PRICES:
Adult:
Seasonal Price Range
£42-£55
Child rates apply from 3-15 years inclusive.
We regret that children under 3 are not carried on this tour.
Product code: HEX 00146
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 your driver/host when joining the tour.
- Please safeguard your voucher as it cannot be replaced if you lose it.