Edinburgh to Speyside
Dalwhinnie Distillery - Distillery tour and tasting. Dalwhinnie Distillery, located in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is a must-visit destination for whisky enthusiasts. The distillery offers a guided tour of the facility, which lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. During this time, visitors can explore the production area with an expert guide and learn about how Dalwhinnie whiskies are made and how and why they differ from their competitors. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of three Dalwhinnie Single Malts, individually paired with handmade Scottish highland chocolates, plus a gift.
The distillery’s unique high location and iconic malt make it a popular destination for tourists. The Dalwhinnie Tour is highly recommended, and advanced booking is required to avoid disappointment.
Dowans Hotel & Restaurant - Time for lunch. The Dowans Hotel in Aberlour, Speyside is known for its excellent lunch and dinner options. The menu is freshly cooked to order and offers a range of seasonal dishes, including local Scottish cuisine and pizza. The hotel has two restaurants: 57, which is more informal, and Spé, which is a fine dining restaurant open on Friday and Saturday evenings only and offers delicious tasting menus.
The views of the Spey valley are fantastic and in the summer, sitting outside can be delightful.
The building is well over 100 years old, kept in wonderful condition.
Glenfarclas Distillery - Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only. Fantastic family owned distillery. We visit Glenfarclas for their excellent tour and tasting or a couple of samples and shop visit. We choose Glenfarclas or Glenallachie based on availability.
Glenfarclas was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to open a dedicated visitor centre in 1973. They still pride themselves on the warmth of their welcome. They have a range of tours to appeal to everyone from those new to whisky, to the dedicated enthusiast.
“We invite you to visit our truly independent distillery and discover our renowned Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky” John L. S. Grant.
The GlenAllachie Distillery - Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only.
Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes lies one of the best-kept secrets in Speyside: GlenAllachie Distillery. Established in 1967, the story truly began in 2017 when the distillery was acquired from Pernod Ricard by industry legend Billy Walker and his two partners; Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson. 100% Scottish owned and managed, GlenAllachie Distillery are one of the few truly independent Scotch whisky companies.
They offer superb distillery tours and tastings and stand alone tastings in their lovely distillery bar. A vast range of both single malts and blended whiskies to try.
Great to see production being lowered in search of a higher quality product with an independent identity.
Craigellachie - Highlander Inn or the Quaich bar are both fantastic places to relax at the end of a day of whisky touring and tasting. stop here before your bed and breakfast or hotel stay on night one.
Speyside
The Glenlivet Distillery - Tour and tasting or stand alone tastings. Voted the best whisky distillery tour in the world! Great to visit, still located in a very remote location, Glenlivet continue to be very popular with our guests.
The Whisky Castle - Unique and rare whisky samples to try. Fantastic whisky shop and one of the best castles in the country. Great range of whiskies if you are interested in a bottle. Situation in the highest village in Scotland, Tomintoul.
Aberlour Distillery - Tasting at Aberlour distillery:
Uncover the story of Aberlour’s incredible Single Malt Whisky as you learn about the origins of their distillery and the experience required to create Aberlour.
On this tutored tasting you will discover four of our single malts, each selected to showcase the diversity of our craft.
Cardhu Distillery - Whisky tasting :
Cardhu distillery is a Speyside distillery near Archiestown, Moray, Scotland, founded in 1824 by whisky smuggler John Cumming and his wife Helen. The distillery is now run by Diageo and the distillery’s Scotch whisky makes up an important part of the Johnnie Walker blended whiskies.
Recently selected as one of the four corners of Scotland by Johnnie Walker, a lovely upgraded facility showcases the old and the new from their whisky making success.
Speyside, Highlands then to Edinburgh
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre - Tour and sample at the Speyside Cooperage.
One of the wonders of the whisky world, Speyside Cooperage gives you fantastic insight into the world of cask maturation.
Where does whisky get most of it’s flavour from?
Why does the spirt interact so well in oak casks?
Which nation do Scottish whisky distilleries work so closely with to help provide a supply of fantastic casks?
Find out the answers to these questions and learn a lot more at this fantastic facility.
Glen Grant Distillery - Tasting or tour and tasting at Glen Grant distillery. Located in the northern end of the village Rothes in Speyside, The Glen Grant’s Scotch whisky distillery and fragrant garden make for a wonderful visit.
The lighter side of Scotch whisky, breakfast whisky for some.
Lovely distillery with a lot of history and a bright future.
Balmoral Castle - Lunch near the fantastic Royal grounds of Balmoral castle. Tarmachan Cafe, Highlanders Bakehouse or the Balmoral castle cafe itself.
Balmoral Castle - Free admission to Balmoral castle and it’s beautiful grounds.
Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848.
The grounds are now open to the public on specific dates over the autumn and winter months. You will be able to enjoy a relaxed walk in the grounds, view the exterior of the Castle and also have an opportunity to visit the Mews Gift Shop and Cafe.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery - Tour and tasting or drams in the visitor centre at own cost. Beautiful location and distillery.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery is situated just one mile from Balmoral Castle and sits at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, fed by the crystal clear water of the Scarnock springs.
Originally called Lochnagar, it was renamed following the royal visit. Today, the distillery combines the traditional pagoda kiln heads and techniques like the open mash tun with a whisky visitor centre to share the story of Royal Lochnagar and its malt whisky.
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- 9 whisky distillery tours and/or tastings
- Itinerary adjustments based on distillery availability
- Lunch, Dinner, extra tastings from £3 upwards
- Other snacks and soft drinks during the tour
- Royal Lochnagar tour and tasting - £35 - optional
Our three-day Speyside tour is a fantastic tour around Scotland’s best whisky-producing regions.
From Edinburgh or the surrounding area, we can pick you up! Private, bespoke, and professional.
Experience a magical trip through this special area of Scotland that has the highest concentration of whisky distilleries in the world. Around 40 distilleries can be found within a 25-minute drive of each other. Great for groups of all sizes, couples, and solo travelers.
Speyside is the most famous of Scotland’s whisky regions. This breath-taking region sits in a lush valley of rivers and secret glens. The region has historically been the warmest part of Scotland, and the fertile farmlands in the region are perfect for growing barley. Added to the nutrient-dense water tumbling down off the mountains, this region delivers many of the world’s best whiskies.
Our Speyside whisky tours take you through the Cairngorm National Park and return through the beautiful town of Pitlochry.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
