Clan Munro Tour from Inverness
Enjoy a Private Clan Munro Half Day Tour which leaves from Inverness. 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 which will seat up to 7 of your party. This is a 4 hour tour but it can be extended to make it a full 8 hour day by including some local highlights.
Visit amazing locations; Clanlands Museum, Kiltearn Burial Ground, Foulis Castle and Clachnaharry monument and viewpoint. Hear the stories of the clan as we drive along.
Departure
Collection from within 16 miles of Inverness included in the price.
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£295.00 4 hours
Clan Munro Tour from Inverness – Itinerary
We think the best place to hear some Munro history is at their heritage centre; Storehouse of Foulis. The next stop is the Munro burial ground at Kiltearn, after which we head for the clan seat – Foulis Castle. When we leave Foulis, we head back for Inverness. We end with a visit to the Clachnaharry monument. Standing atop a rocky knoll, it remembers a particularly bloody clash between Clan Munro and Clan Chattan in 1454.
Foulis Ferry Clan Museum
Clan Munro built an agricultural Storehouse in the 1740’s. Agricultural rents were preserved and stored here, prior to export. Once exported, they could be exchanged for inbound goods or for hard cash. Either way, the storeman was in charge of it all. Clan Munro still value the building today, as it now preserves stories of a thousand years of land and people. The Clanland exhibitions give great insights into the history of Clan Munro.
Kiltearn – Munro Burial Ground
Munro of Foulis chiefs were, in earlier times, buried at Chanonry (Fortrose). Since 1588, however, they have used Kiltearn instead. Their burial enclosure within the graveyard has a large monument consisting of three panels. They tell a fascinating history of the Foulis family. The ruins of Kiltearn Parish Church date from 1791.
Foulis Castle
The Munros fought for the government against the Jacobites during the 1745 Rising. Young Sir Harry lost both Father and Uncle at the Battle of Falkirk. Jacobites burned Castle Foulis as a result of the clan’s support of the government. On returning home Sir Harry decided to rebuild, raising the slightly continental-looking Georgian mansion between the 1750’s and 1770’s. We always manage at least a walk and some exterior photographs here. However, we may be able to arrange a visit with your chief if you request it.
Clachnaharry Monument
The Clachnaharry monument stands at the top of a rocky cliff, on the western outskirts of Inverness. It commemorates a battle between the Munros and the Mackintoshes. The Munros won victory, and their wounded leader was nursed back to health by a Fraser. This is the background to the long and still-continuing friendship between Clan Munro and Clan Fraser. We look forward to telling you this whole exciting story.
Some Clan Munro Snippets
The Munros, under chief Donald Munro, came from Ireland and settled in Scotland in the 11th century. Malcolm II granted them lands in Ross-shire and a seat at Foulis Castle. This was as a reward for helping to defeat Viking invaders. Loyal to the Crown, early in the reformation the Chief and his followers adopted the Protestant faith. This move greatly influenced future clan policy. Through more recent centuries clansmen and women have excelled in many professions including medicine and politics. Military expeditions, adventurism and social change in the Highlands saw the name Munro spread throughout the world.
Common Club Moss is the plant badge of Clan Munro. Dread God is their motto. The war cry – Caisteal Folais’n a theine (Castle Foulis in flames) is because of the Jacobite attack in the ’45.
Clan Munro Tour from Inverness – Price
£295 for the private tour with up to 7 of your favourite people
Clan Munro Tour from Inverness – Departure
The tour departs from your Inverness accommodation, or any transport hub, such as bus station, train station or airport. You tell us, and we’ll be there.
FAQ
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 included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you.
Will I need cash with me?
Most places will accept Visa or MasterCard and some will accept American Express. It is always prudent, though, to bring a little cash with you for unexpected eventualities. You will need GBP, not Euros or Dollars.
What will we be doing for lunch?
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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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Inverness Tour Guides?
Our Inverness Tour Guides are a hand-picked team. As well as being accredited members of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association, they are all well-recognised as being at the top of their fields. They were chosen because they are great storytellers, are fun to be with, and are uniquely qualified to do what they do well. We are convinced that there is no better team of guides to be found. See their individual profiles here
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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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