North Highland Tour ; Dunrobin Castle and more! from invergordon

Alness is an attractive village with lots of floral displays.
and then on to dornoch view point
30 min drive

Dornoch Firth Viewpoint

10 min

The Dornoch Firth is a firth on the east if Highland, in northern Scotland. It forms part of the boundary between Ross and Cromarty to the south, and Sutherland, to the North. Together with Lock Fleet it is a designed as a Special Protection Are (SPA) for wildlife conservation purposes. Additionally, together with Morrich More, it has the designation of Special Area of Conservation. In 1991 the Firth was bridged, the new Dornoch Bridge providing a shorter route on the A9 road between Inverness and Thurso; until then traffic had to go by way of Bonar Bridge at the head of the inlet. A hill in Easter Ross, Struie Hill rises to 373m(1223 feet) to the south of the Dornoch Firth, 7 miles (11km) northwest of Tain. The B9176 Struie Road from Alness to Bonar Bridge was a former drove road develop in 1810-15 by the Commission for Highland Roads and Bridges.
and then on to millionaire view point
10 min drive

15 min

Millionaire View Point, Struie Hill, where you will see most spectacular views in the Scotland. Remember to take your camera!
and then on to the falls of shin
30 min drive

Falls of Shin

40 min

Fantastic place to see a waterfall on the River Shin, if you are lucky you may see salmon leaping up the the waterfall!
and then on to dunrobin castle
30 min drive

Dunrobin Castle and Gardens

1 hour 30 min

Dunrobin Castle is a wonderful majestic castle, sitting on the shores of the North Sea, only one mile on the north of Village of Golspie. It has 189 rooms and one of the most beautiful gardens. Magnificent Falconry Displays can be seen here.
and then on to loch fleet
15 min drive

Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve

15 min

Whether you have a passion for plants, a fascination for birds or fancy doing some seal and otter spotting, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve provides a place to experience nature's delights in a magnificent setting. Linger on the edge of the tidal basin at low tide to watch the intense feeding activity of hungry wading birds. Walk onto the sand dunes and you can enjoy the carpet of wildflowers that nestles on the dunes against a grey lichen backdrop. Or wander in the woodland and smell the fresh scent of pine needles, whilst searching out rare pinewood plants.
and then on to the wonderful village of dornoch
15 min drive

Dornoch Cathedral

45 min

From Dunrobin, it’s a short drive to the town of Dornoch, former royal burgh and home to some of the most gorgeous beaches and coasts in the Highlands. Famous for its 400 years of golfing history, Dornoch is a popular destination for visitors. The beautiful town centre and Cathedral are straight out of a painting and steeped in history. Spend some time perusing the many boutique shops offering the finest of local food and craft, as well as the 13th-century Cathedral, for around 1 hour.
and then on to glenmorangie distillery
20 min drive

Glenmorangie Distillery

30 min

Finally, the road takes us to Glenmorangie Distillery, one of the most famous whisky distilleries in Scotland, also known as the ‘vale of tranquillity.’ Learn more about the whisky-making process perfected by the ‘Men of Tain,’ legendary craftsmen who make the famous blends using traditional methods passed down through the generations. Round off your adventure by tasting a dram of the award-winning whisky on offer, before heading back towards Invergordon, returning at least 1 hour prior to your ship’s departure.
30 min drive