Region / Starts from: Inverness Travel method: Mini Bus / Car 8h 30m

The Pictish Trail

Known as ‘Picti’ by the Romans, meaning ‘Painted Ones’ in Latin, these northern tribes constituted the largest kingdom in Dark Age Scotland.


13th century Fortrose Cathedral with a brief stop at Chanonry Point to see if we can spot any dolphins.

Then on to Groam House Museum to learn about their collection of carved Pictish stones from the 8th century AD.

On to Cromarty. An enchanting wee town, perfect for a brief wander and a coffee before boarding the ferry and off to explore the Pictish sites and stones at Nigg, Shandwick and Hilton of Cadboll. Look at for random mermaids!! There’s a great lunch opportunity here before continuing on our journey to meet a Pictish Queen at The Tarbat Discovery Centre, Portmahomack, the epi-centre of the 8th century Pictish monastic estate.
We can take a quick diversion out to see Tarbat Ness lighthouse before taking in our final Pictish stone of the day, the Edderton Cross Slab.



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Cromarty - Nigg ferry fare
Attention
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Travel and transportation through our beautiful scenery is included in the total time duration of this tour
  • This tour IS available as a Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers at Invergordon Cruise Ship Port
  • Your driver/guide will carry a board displaying the lead traveler's name
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