Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Plan an epic trip to Scotland

Come and experience Scotland’s warm welcome for yourself with an unforgettable holiday packed with beautiful landscapes, unmissable events and, of course, our friendly Scots.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

The Northern Lights in Scotland

Nature's most dramatic winter light display. Discover more about this otherworldly natural phenomenon.

Dark sky parks & stargazing in Scotland

Discover spectacular dark sky parks for stargazing in Scotland. Including a stargazing toolkit, best time of year for stargazing, and more.

Scottish whisky

Whisky is Scotland's best known export and has been proudly produced throughout the country for hundreds of years.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Find hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Experience Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

Get your toes tapping, experience something new, cheer on Scotland at a sporting event, uncover traditions, rich history and more at events and festivals across the country.

Scottish music festivals

See your favourite artists at this year's lineup of Scottish music festivals.

Halloween in Scotland

Discover Scotland’s Halloween happenings and connect with the Celtic roots of this spooky tradition.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Autumn in Scotland

Scotland in autumn is a feast for the senses. Experience golden forests, crisp countryside walks, atmospheric festivals, and magical evenings beneath dark skies.

Autumn breaks

There's lots to do during autumn in Scotland. Find inspiration for half-term breaks and autumn holidays from family days out to walks and activities.

Scottish forests and woodlands

Explore Scotland’s most beautiful forests and woodlands, from ancient trees and peaceful trails to spectacular landscapes and wildlife.

Walking in Scotland

Find out about walking in Scotland including route guides, walking tours, mountains and hills, forests and woodlands, lochs and coastlines, and more.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

Scotland as seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

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Inverness

Otherworldly Inverness: A Story Walk Through Thresholds

Discover Inverness through myth, folklore, and sacred places. This small-group storytelling walking tour weaves together fairy lore, Highland legends, and the deeper stories embedded in hill, river, and stone.

Inverness is not just a city. It is a crossing place.

River and hill.

Sea and mountain.

Past and present.

The seen and the half-remembered.

This three-hour storytelling walk invites you to step into the thresholds of Inverness, where myth, folklore, history, and landscape meet.

Our journey begins at Tomnahurich Hill, long believed to be a gateway to the Otherworld. Among woodland paths and quiet gravestones, we explore the tale of the fiddlers who were invited in to play, and the enduring connection between fairy lore, burial grounds, and the spaces between worlds.

From the hill, we descend toward the water.

Crossing the gentle footbridges of the Ness Islands, we step into another kind of threshold, land held within the river’s steady flow. Here, stories of kelpies surface. Not only the darker tales of those drawn beneath the water, but also a rare Highland story where transformation becomes a choice rather than a tragedy.

As we walk, we turn toward the mysterious people who once shaped this region. From the hillfort of Craig Phadrig to symbol stones scattered across the Highlands, we explore the lingering presence of the Picts, a culture that still stands at the edge of knowing.

Along the way, we touch on nearby stone circles and the quiet stories attached to them, tales of thresholds that would not be crossed. A reminder, perhaps, that the land remembers its alignments, even when we forget.

Threaded throughout are shaping forces, the Cailleach who forms mountains and seasons, or giants whose defeat left their imprint on landscape and legend.

We return gently to the everyday world, finishing near the Old High Church graveyard beside the well-loved Leakey’s Bookshop, a place where stories continue to live and breathe.

This is not an everyday tour.

It is a slow walk through layered ground.

A chance to notice where the veil feels thinner.

If you are drawn to folklore, myth, landscape, and meaning, and to experiencing Scotland beyond spectacle, you are warmly invited to step into the story.

Practical Details Section

Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Tour is not on every week, please check website for the dates and availabiity.

Leaves from: Tomnahurich Cemetery, 118 Glenurquhart Road, Main entrance, and we finish at the Old High Church, in Inverness.

Pace: Unhurried, with regular pauses

Group Size: Small and intimate

Age Guidance: Suitable for ages 14 and over. The themes explored include folklore, history, and reflective storytelling that are best suited to older children and adults.

Terrain: Easy walking, gentle incline at Tomnahurich

Bring: Comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate layers & curiosity

Weather: As we walk in Highland weather, drizzle can add atmosphere. However, in the event of official weather warnings or heavy rain, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund issued.  

Ab £25 pro Erwachsener


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Otherworldly Tales

Fife Street
Dufftown
Moray
Scotland
AB55 4AP

Tour information

Dauer

½ Day

Transport

  • Walking

Art

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Sprachen

  • English

Themen

  • History
  • Walking

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Otherworldly Tales

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Otherworldly Tales

Otherworldly Tales offers story-led walking tours inspired by Scotland’s myth, folklore, and sacred landscapes. Through slow, immersive walks, guests are invited to explore places where old stories still whisper, from fairy hills and rivers to ancient paths and wild spaces. Rooted in landscape, memory, and seasonal wisdom, these tours offer a deeper, more meaningful way to experience Scotland through story.

Öffnungszeiten

Tours on request, or booked via website
Thursday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Plan an epic trip to Scotland

Come and experience Scotland’s warm welcome for yourself with an unforgettable holiday packed with beautiful landscapes, unmissable events and, of course, our friendly Scots.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

The Northern Lights in Scotland

Nature's most dramatic winter light display. Discover more about this otherworldly natural phenomenon.

Dark sky parks & stargazing in Scotland

Discover spectacular dark sky parks for stargazing in Scotland. Including a stargazing toolkit, best time of year for stargazing, and more.

Scottish whisky

Whisky is Scotland's best known export and has been proudly produced throughout the country for hundreds of years.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Find hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Experience Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

Get your toes tapping, experience something new, cheer on Scotland at a sporting event, uncover traditions, rich history and more at events and festivals across the country.

Scottish music festivals

See your favourite artists at this year's lineup of Scottish music festivals.

Halloween in Scotland

Discover Scotland’s Halloween happenings and connect with the Celtic roots of this spooky tradition.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Autumn in Scotland

Scotland in autumn is a feast for the senses. Experience golden forests, crisp countryside walks, atmospheric festivals, and magical evenings beneath dark skies.

Autumn breaks

There's lots to do during autumn in Scotland. Find inspiration for half-term breaks and autumn holidays from family days out to walks and activities.

Scottish forests and woodlands

Explore Scotland’s most beautiful forests and woodlands, from ancient trees and peaceful trails to spectacular landscapes and wildlife.

Walking in Scotland

Find out about walking in Scotland including route guides, walking tours, mountains and hills, forests and woodlands, lochs and coastlines, and more.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

Scotland as seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to see social media images for this place. You can turn this on in your browser settings.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Receive stories and soul‑stirring ideas from those who know Scotland best – the experts. With unforgettable journeys, trip ideas and bucket list destinations, your next adventure begins the moment our inspiration arrives in your inbox.