Loch Ness, Inverness, Scotland Cruise Port

• Not far from Drumnadrochit at Strone Point, you'll find the medieval Urquhart Castle. Mostly ruins, it used to be one of the country's largest castles. A tower house remains, where you can view the loch. You can go through on your own or take the guided tour to hear stories of its former glory days.
   
• Get back to nature with the Falls of Foyers, where a short walk through a wooded area and along the River Foyers (which flows into Loch Ness) takes you to a lovely waterfall with 165-foot cascade. There are two vantage points; the spray may get you a bit wet, so plan accordingly.
   
• At the southwest end of the loch is the small village of Fort Augustus, a nice place to check out local culture and do some shopping. There's also plenty of scenery and wildlife to explore; when it's time to take a break, a batch of British fish and chips hits the spot.
   
• The Corrimony Chambered Cairn dates back to the Bronze Age and was used as a collective grave by Neolithic farmers. The chambers and 12 standing stones are fascinating to explore while pondering the belief system of its creators.