Fine whisky is synonymous with Scotland’s heritage and is perhaps it’s most famous and sought-after export. Explore both the Highlands and famous whisky on this Scotland distillery tour.
Scottish distilleries have been producing world-class whisky for centuries: it is a true craft, with the knowledge and secrets behind creating this quality beverage being passed down through generations, each of which remains determined to continue and preserve the national spirit.
Let yourself be taken on a whisky tour of wonder, visiting some of the most well-known, and exclusive distilleries in the Perthshire Highlands that give you an insight into the Highland and Speyside styles of whisky.Fine whisky is synonymous with Scotland’s heritage and is perhaps it’s most famous and sought-after export. Explore both the Highlands and famous whisky on this Scotland distillery tour.
Scottish distilleries have been producing world-class whisky for centuries: it is a true craft, with the knowledge and secrets behind creating this quality beverage being passed down through generations, each of which remains determined to continue and preserve the national spirit.
Let yourself be taken on a whisky tour of wonder, visiting some of the most well-known, and exclusive distilleries in the Perthshire Highlands that give you an insight into the Highland and Speyside styles of whisky.
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Itinerary
Day 1
A Journey to Aviemore
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Your Scotland distillery tour will begin with a visit to a stunning beauty spot called ‘The Hermitage’. It was created by the Duke of Atholl as a playground for his family and friends. After a walk, you will continue on to the Edradour Distillery for a tour. Then, you'll enjoy a remarkable retail experience in the middle of nowhere, the House of Bruar, this is also a good spot for lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue to Dalwhinnie, before ending the day in Aviemore.
Accommodation
Macdonald Highlands Hotel★4 star/Optional Activity: AU$ 239 per person
Activities
The Hermitage
Edradour DistilleryOptional Activity
The House of Bruar
Dalwhinnie DistilleryOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Edinburgh to Aviemore
Destinations
Scotland
Day 2
Lochs & Speyside Whisky
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You'll start the day with a visit to Loch Garten, this beautiful spot is a bird lovers dream, and you can enjoy a walk through the forest. After a brief stop in Grantown-on-Spey, you'll move on to Glenlivet Distillery. There will be a lunch stop in Craigellachie before you visit Macallan’s amazing new distillery for a production tour. The last, but by no means least, visit of the day will be to Glenfiddich.
Accommodation
The Craigellachie Hotel★4 star/Optional Activity: AU$ 225 per person
Activities
Loch Garten
Glenlivet DistilleryOptional Activity
Macallan DistilleryOptional Activity
Glenfiddich DistilleryOptional Activity: AU$ 67 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Macdonald Highlands Hotel to The Craigellachie Hotel
Destinations
Scotland
Day 3
The 'Royal' Tour
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The day will begin with a scenic walk to the Linn of Quoich, the route is fairly long, yet relaxing. You will then continue on to the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, for the ‘Warehouse Experience’ that gets to the heart of this royally acclaimed spirit. After the tour, there will be a lunch stop in Braemar before you head south and return to Edinburgh to finish your Scotland distillery tour.
Activities
Linn of Quoich Circuit
Royal Lochnagar DistilleryOptional Activity: AU$ 67 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from The Craigellachie Hotel to Edinburgh
Destinations
Scotland
Braemar
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What’s included?
4 activities
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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