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.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

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

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

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

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

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

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

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The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

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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

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

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Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

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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.  

Desde £25 por adulto

Día de salida

  • Lunes
  • Martes
  • Miércoles
  • Jueves
  • Viernes
  • Sábado
  • Domingo

Marzo — Octubre

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Otherworldly Tales

Fife Street
Dufftown
Moray
Scotland
AB55 4AP
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Duración

½ Day

Transporte

  • Walking

Tipología

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

Idiomas

  • English

Temática

  • History
  • Walking

Precio

Desde £25 Por adulto

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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.

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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.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

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

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

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

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

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

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

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

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.

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