Excellent tour, highly recommended! On the winter schedule the cruise is extended to an hour long, covering the Caledonian canal as well as Loch Ness. There was very good commentary on the boat and spectacular views from the upper level. The castle was amazing and I would have liked even more time here - an hour wasn’t enough to see the castle and fully explore the visitor centre (where there is a short film and a collection of artefacts). Our guide Richard was well spoken and gave an interesting commentary with an authentic local perspective. He gave us some extra time on the way back, taking us along a scenic route past some highland cows, the village of Beauly and the Beauly and Moray firths. Exceptional tour that I would highly recommend!

Information sent by the app (meeting point etc) very good. Multi storey parking right next to the bus station was perfect. Short journey from there to the boat too. Glad we chose the option to get off the boat to look around the castle, but could have done with more than an hour there really. Info provided both on the bus and boat about local area / history although some was repeated on both.

It was a short but memorable trip of 3 hours by a comfortable bus. It was amazing to visit Uruquart Castle and Loch Ness lake. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. All in all a great trip especially for those travellers who prefer half-day or short trips.