Inverness Helicopter Tours

All dates are subject to weather cancellation.

Additional dates are added during the year subject to demand.

Inverness helicopter tours depart from Dalcross Helipad near Inverness.

Culloden Helicopter Experience

The Culloden Helicopter Tour offers a fantastic flying experience and is perfect for those seeking their first helicopter journey.

Taking off from the Inverness helipad and departing west along the south shore of the Moray Firth, this fascinating tour will take in magnificent views of Chanonry Point, The Black Isle and the Kessock Bridge before travelling over the picturesque villages of Balloch and Culloden to the famous battlefield.

Your tour then follows the river Nairn and the Nairn Valley on the way back to base, passing the spectacular railway viaduct with views of Kilravock and Cawdor castles and the imposing Fort George.

Inverness City Helicopter Tour

Your tour begins with a flight along the Moray Firth coast to the Kessock Bridge, taking in eye-popping views over the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Beauly Firth to Beauly and Ben Wyvis. The journey then turns south over the city towards Loch Ness when, on a clear day, you can see the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis.

The tour continues over the Caledonian Canal, Inverness Castle and the River Ness, before making its way back along the Culloden battlefield, the River Nairn and the Nairn Valley. Fantastic views of the Kilravock and Cawdor castles, as well as the imposing Fort George, are also there to enjoy as the return to base passes the spectacular railway viaduct.

Loch Ness Helicopter Tour

The Loch Ness Helicopter Tour starts with along the Moray Firth coast taking in breathtaking views of Chanonry Point, The Black Isle, the Kessock Bridge, Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Beauly Firth to Beauly and Ben Wyvis.

The helicopter then makes its way south over the city and on to Loch Ness, where you'll experience a stunning birds-eye view of this remarkable landmark. The tour follows the Caledonian Canal to Dochgarroch and then Loch End, before flying along the north shore of the loch past Abriachan, Drumnadrochit and on to Urquhart bay and the historic Urquhart Castle.


Fort George - Black Isle Helicopter Tour

As imposing as it is historic, this 18th century landmark is well worth experiencing by helicopter.

Shortly after take off, you will fly over Fort George before crossing the narrows between the fort and Chanonry point. Travelling along the Black Isle you will see the quaint fishing villages of Fortrose, Rosemarkie and Avoch before heading to Munlochy Bay. Continuing along the north shore of the Beauly firth and on towards the old priory town of Beauly, your trip will contain some of the finest scenery Scotland has to offer.

On the return leg of the journey you will pass over Beaufort Castle, Moniack Castle and winery before heading over the city of Inverness. From there, you'll fly over the historic Culloden Battlefield, the river Nairn and the Nairn Valley when you will pass the spectacular railway viaduct for memorable views of the Kilravock and Cawdor castles.