Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour
Enjoy the Private Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour which leaves from Edinburgh or Glasgow. The Inverness Tour Guides entertain and share local knowledge while you travel in style and comfort in our air conditioned vehicles. Tours priced per car and for up to 7 of your passengers. See FAQ tab for info on supplementary fares for guide lodgings.
Day One – Travel to Inverness with your choice of options
Day Two – Visit amazing locations; Commando Memorial, Glenfinnan, Fort William, Achnacarry Castle and Culloden Battlefield. Hear the stories of the clan as we drive along.
Day Three – Return to Edinburgh / Glasgow with your choice of options
Departure
Collection from within 16 miles of Edinburgh or Glasgow included in the price.
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£1,830.00 3 days
Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour – Itinerary
Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour – Pick up and Drop off
The Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour will pick up and drop off at your chosen locations near Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour – Accomodation
The Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour will stay for two nights in the Highland Capital Inverness. After booking we will be in contact directly to discuss accomodation options and to help craft the perfect journey for your group going to and from Inverness. (Day 1 and 3) Your second day will be your Clan Cameron Day Tour!
Clan Cameron Day Tour
On the Clan Cameron Tour from Inverness our first visit is to the Commando Memorial. Then we spend the rest of the morning getting to know Cameron country. We will visit the Cameron areas of Glen Nevis and Fassifern and see Glenfinnan because of the 1745 Rising. There will be free time for lunch in Fort William following which we will visit the ruined Cameron stronghold of Torcastle. Next we’ll see the clan seat, Achnacarry, and the Clan Cameron Museum followed by the heartland of the Dark Mile, the Cia-aig Falls and Loch Arkaig. After returning to Inverness our last visit of the day will be to the Clan Cameron stone on Culloden Battlefield.
Commando Memorial
The army made great use of Achnacarry Castle during WWII, with the blessing of the chief of the Camerons. Special Forces used it as the secret base and centre for training in Britain and as a result it became known as Castle Commando, In order to commemorate these heroic soldiers the Commando Memorial was created, in 1952. It stands on a hill above Spean Bridge, a memory in bronze, because this rough country was their training ground.
Glenfinnan
We include Glenfinnan because, without the support of 800 Camerons, the 1745 Rising would never have got off the ground. The morning of 19th August 1745 saw Bonnie Prince Charlie waiting patiently, but by the afternoon he was worried. No support seemed to be forthcoming. Then they heard the bagpipes, and Clan Cameron came marching down the glen. The 1745 had begun! The National Trust for Scotland run the visitor centre at Glenfinnan which tells more of the story.
Achnacarry Castle
The name means the field of the fish trap. Sir Ewan Cameron built the first castle here in the mid-1600’s, but the British army burned it, in 1746. It was over half a century until the new castle was built, in broadly the same location, in 1802. We have already heard how it served in WWII, and now, of course, it is the home of Donald Cameron of Lochiel, 27th chief of the clan. We always manage at least a walk and some exterior photographs here, although we may be able to arrange a visit with your chief if you request it.
Clan Cameron Museum
The Clan Cameron Museum is located in an old cottage, near Achnacarry Castle. It’s many fine displays do an excellent job of illustrating the history of the clan since earliest times. The Cameron Cairn is also located just outside the museum, and much visited by returning clansfolk.
Culloden Battlefield
Culloden Battlefield, site of the last battle on British soil, stands atop a ridge, four miles from Inverness. Here, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite army met a final and chilling end. Clan Cameron, led by the Gentle Lochiel stood towards the right wing of the Jacobite front line. The Clan Graves await, on the battlefield and so we will walk you out and show you the stone that marks where those fallen Cameron clansmen are buried.
Some Clan Cameron Snippets
Clan Cameron are one of the oldest, and fiercest, clans in the Highlands. Some tales suggest that they are related to the early Caledonians, but other legends suggest that they originally descend from a son of the Danish Royal Family, in the 780’s AD. Sir Ewan Cameron, 17th of Lochiel, became chief in 1647. Known as the Ulysses of the Highlands, this man waged successful campaigns against Cromwell’s Forces. His grandson, Donald (the Gentle Lochiel) was a constant support to Bonnie Prince Charlie during the ’45 Rising, and eventually followed his Prince into exile in France.Many Camerons joined the British Army from 1757 onwards, and Allan Cameron of Erracht raised the 79th Highlanders (later the Queens Own Highlanders) in 1793.
The oak leaf is the plant badge of Clan Cameron. Let us Unite is their motto. The war cry is – Sons Of The Hounds, Come Hither And Get Flesh – because of a great story which we’ll tell you.
Clan Cameron 3 Day Tour – Price
£1830 – for the private tour and up to 7 of your favourite people
FAQ
What is the supplementary charge for our party if the guide requires an overnight?
Our guide lodgings fee is £150 per night away from home This tour requires 2 nights away from home. This supplement is payable directly to the guide at the time the tour takes place.
Can each person in the party pay separately?
Driver/Guide licencing in Scotland will only allow us to take one payment per tour, so if people in a party wish to split the cost then they arrange that amongst themselves and make one tour payment to us.
Are entries to the various visitor attractions, distilleries or ferry fares included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions and distilleries – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you. Ferry fares vary dependent upon your party size so we cannot include them in a single set price. We do, however, know that the 2023 ferry cost for this tour currently varies between £17 total for a party of one person, up to £36.25 total for a party of seven people. We don’t include the price of the train as some folks choose to ride it and others don’t (but for your info it is £57).
Do I need to book any items in advance?
You will need to book the ferries in advance, For days one and two you will need to decide in advance about the Elgol boat trip and the distilleries. If you choose to ride the train then those tickets too will need to be purchased online, in advance. We are happy to advise and assist you with all of this.
Can you book my accommodation for me?
Travel Industry regulations in the UK preclude us from “booking” your accommodation, but we are always more than happy to help and advise. We also have an accommodation page here, with some B & B and hotel ideas.
What will we be doing for lunches?
You are responsible for paying for your own food & drink during your tour. Lunch could be in a café, pub, restaurant or even a picnic at a beauty spot. Your guide can discuss and advise on options when you meet them.
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What’s included?
The 7-passenger vehicle together with qualified driver/guide is included.
Summary terms and conditions:-
- All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
- While Inverness Tours shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
- Our normal Cancellation Terms as outlined in the point below have been temporarily relaxed. The relaxation is in relation to any booking which requires to cancel due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 cancellation terms are outlined here.
- If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
- We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel. Other types of food and drink have proved previously to be quite hazardous (on Highland roads) both to yourselves and seat upholstery.
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