Great boat tour with Loch Ness by Jacobite! We enjoyed the views, especially of the Urquhart…read moreCastle! And being able to see the depth of the loch underneath us and the trajectory of the boat on the monitors as the boat moved about the very deep loch was interesting. The narration was informative and helped us learn more about the loch and its history. The legend of Nessie was leaned into, in a fun way!

We took this ride as part of our Highland Tours trip…read more After shopping at the gift shop we made our way under the bridge to the dock. You have some great views from here but it just gets better. The boat has both in and outside seating. We did go outside to the front to take some pictures but spent most of the time inside as it was about 45 degrees. The ride from Inverness to Urquhart castle is 1/2 hour. The boat ride which includes admission to the castle (one way) was 20 GBP & well worth it. The Whisky hot chocolate is a must try! Well worth it given the multiple breathtaking views as well the chance to search for Nessie

10/10 recommend this tour service!! My wife and I were visiting on our honeymoon, and had been…read moretraveling through Scottland for a few days before. Before the cruise we were feeling a little burnt out, and although we made every effort we missed our cruise reservation!! Be sure to get there early for your tour, the boat left at the advertised time, which is great for travel planning, we were just late! We were pretty bummed, but we took a beat and had some coffee in their café, which was a very nice relaxing experience on its own. We each had an Americano and they were very good. Once we gathered our thoughts we checked back in with the cruise staff, and they were able to bump our reservation to the next cruise time!!! We were thrilled because we were specifically looking forward to the "contemplation cruise", and the cold clean air of Lochness. The cruise itself was marvelous. Very smooth, only a few moments of choppy water. The guide was funny, educational and relaxing. He had some hilarious silly jokes which I loved. Being on the water refreshed our spirits completely!! The boat had a bar with coffee, snacks and alcohol. While we didn't partake in anything on the boat, I imagine if we had it would have been pretty satisfying. We brought snacks of our own on board. There were 3 restrooms on board which were clean and maintained. Be sure to bring some layers, it was pretty chilly, but then the sun would peek out and sitting in the sun it would warm up all of a sudden. Seating was available above deck and in the cabin. This was one of my favorite activities of the trip. I recommend for travelers of all ages and abilities.

This was a fun tour and what you'd expect. You travel up the channel and around the Loch. They…read moreprovide a lot of interesting history to keep you entertained. Of course, you don't see the Loch Ness monster. The tour is disability accessible. Bring lunch as they only have snacks for sale. With your purchase, you get a " Highland hot chocolate", that's hot chocolate with whiskey. We were there at the same time as a gray and blue haired bus tour and they should consider renaming this the "Loch Ness booze cruise" as there a good amount of semi-rowdy 70 year old women hitting the bar.

The best tout for your money in the highlands Andrew Jone wonderful guide ask for him by name worth…read moreyou while 10 stars !!!

Gregor was a great tour guide! He was funny, full of historical information as well as silly facts…read morefor our amusement. We did a tour that covered everything that the cruise boat didn't for less and guaranteed us to get back in time. Cawder Castle, Culloden Battlefield, cairns, highland coos (aka cows), Loch Ness even though we didn't see Nessie. Thanks, From Texas

Is this place a tourist trap? Yes. Should you still come? Also a yes. We had no idea or…read morepreconceived notions about what we were going to experience here. It is a total vibe filled with a sense of excitement and mystery. I was captivated by the lore of it all. If you don't take it too seriously you will have a good time. I thought it was a bit expensive but other than that worth a visit at least once. I want to believe! Ha!

Oh, the cutest little Nessie that ever lived. The Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition as it existed on my…read morevisit on Tuesday 9 July 2019, focused on the dynamic of in-person reports of a Loch Ness "monster", a big friendly giant named Nessie, and scientists/people armed with technology trying to discredit those accounts. Much of the displays provided helpful historical context both of a supposed "monster" and sea creatures in the area that carried/carry cultural significance before their numbers started to dwindle due to poaching by humans and death by marine technology (like fishing nets and getting hit by motorized boats). Moving forward, scientists these days would probably just mutilate Nessie in the name of discovery if they found it. They would probably even say the original discovery was theirs - an attempt at erasing the voices and consistency of many reports by everyday people that have existed for decades before my writing this on Thursday 8 June 2023. Just kind of the flavor of science these days, take what everyday people have done and say it was science all along. In the name of fairness then, did/does this centre and exhibition really exist or will all those that visit the exhibit and say they did later be discredited... The exhibition is part of a larger centre. I found some fun items in a gift shop including a small book on the origin of the Clan Ogilvie for some family friends. Prices were good. Traffic picked up during my visit (arrived around 10:45 a.m. and departed about an hour later). There was an overflow/larger parking area past the smaller parking area by the entrance to the exhibit. I was fortunate to have a spot in the smaller area free up as I arrived. Though, both parking lots are relatively close to the centre.

the original outdoor shop in inverness. there are now more posh places like tiso but for basic…read morefleeces, daft hats for new year and cheap campling stuff, millets can't be beaten. the staff seem knowledgeable. They have a good range of childrens outdoor clothes, gloves, and hardy footwear for wee ones .They have decent sales, worth a look. They also have a great Cath Kidson range of trendy floral camping gear, tents, sleeping bags etc. which are also included in sales. It is located in the high street in Inverness which is handy. if you are looking for a cheap tent to leave at t in the park, this is the place to find one

Such a unique place to stay near Inverness. We loved spending three nights at this historic spot…read moreand liked the pretty garden and nearby cows. Breakfast daily was very convenient and we had dinner one night for our large group of ten which was very good. It's a lovely property with spacious rooms. Liked the Nespresso machine in the room and whisky bar. Shout out to Jake who was super friendly and provided great recommendations in town.

Excellent place who go well above and beyond for service. Had a mix up with taxis and their SafeCab…read moreapp and they called and got it squared away in minutes. We left early for planned events a couple times and they brought breakfast to our room at 6am and wanted to at 3am when we left for the airport. Had a bad day so they gave us a couple flasks of whiskey. The area is historic and beautiful. They warned us that while Uber shows it was there, they are not and they charge, then never show up. The only thing I could say was a little disappointing was no AC so we kept the windows opened as it was cool enough and they advertised a small fridge but they had none. Lastly, we prepaid for breakfast but if you wanted something other than a Scottish breakfast, you had to pay for it like waffles or pancakes. Other than that, a perfect stay.

I never thought I'd want to go on a bus or shared tour with anyone. I'm just not a big fan of…read moregroup vacations. However, my friend and I booked a vacation with Kensington Tours who set us up on a couple of outings with Rabbie's Tours through the Highlands and we both enjoyed it thoroughly. So much so in fact that we have booked a tour with Rabbie's through Italy/Switzerland for later this year. I can't wait to go.

My partner and I were in Scotland for a few weeks on vacation and, not wanting to rent a car, we…read moretook several day trips with Rabbie's. Every driver we had was outstanding. There were stories, jokes, music, lots of stops for sight-seeing, food recommendations, and more. We really enjoyed the tours and would definitely use them again if/when we're back in Scotland.

Wonderful tour! We enjoyed biking into areas that we would have otherwise missed! It is a must do…read morefor the perfect combination of a bit of history and really interesting facts about the local area, a lot of beautiful scenery, peaceful biking with the most pleasant guide! Thank you for making our stay in Inverness so much fun! Highly recommend!

Just got back from a great ride thanks to Alison! Fantastic trip along the river ness bike trails,…read morebotanical gardens, saw a redwood tree and boats going through the canal locks! Allison knows all the history and keeps you well informed as you go through this beautiful countryside. Will come back and do this ride again!! Lou from Ohio