Tour Ideas

Morning

• Start Point: Edinburgh or Inverness
• Travel: Private or group coach to Speyside region (~2-3 hours from Inverness).
• Distillery Visit: Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown
  • Tour: "Glenfiddich Excellence Tour" includes a guided distillery tour, whisky tasting, and possibly a visit to their cooperage.
  • Duration: 2 hours

Lunch:

• Venue: The Mash Tun, Aberlour
• Cuisine: Traditional Scottish fare with a whisky pairing menu.

Afternoon:

• Distillery Visit: Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie
  • Tour: "Macallan Discovery Tour" offering insights into the distillery's history, production process, and tastings of their core range.
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

Evening:

• Stay: The Craigellachie Hotel
  • Amenities: Whisky bar with over 900 whiskies available.

Morning

• Travel: Early flight from Inverness or Glasgow to Islay (~1 hour) or ferry from Kennacraig (~2 hours).
• Distillery Visit: Laphroaig Distillery
  • Tour: "Distiller's Wares Tour" includes a cask tasting and the opportunity to fill your own bottle.
  • Duration: 2 hours

Lunch:

• Venue: Peatzeria, Bowmore
• Cuisine: Creative pizzas with local seafood and whisky-inspired options.

Afternoon:

• Distillery Visit: Ardbeg Distillery
  • Tour: "Ardbeg Full Range Tasting Experience" exploring the core and rare whiskies.
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

Evening:

• Stay: The Islay Hotel, Port Ellen
  • Amenities: Ocean views, local seafood specialties, and an impressive whisky selection.

Morning

• Travel: Flight or ferry back to mainland Scotland, transfer to the Highlands (~3-4 hours).
• Distillery Visit: Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain
  • Tour: "Signet Experience" showcasing the distillery’s premium range and history.
  • Duration: 2 hours

Lunch:

• Venue: The Dornoch Castle Hotel
• Cuisine: Locally-sourced Scottish dishes paired with Highland whiskies.

Afternoon:

• Distillery Visit: Dalmore Distillery, Alness
  • Tour: "Connoisseur Tour" offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with tastings of Dalmore’s luxury whiskies.
  • Duration: 1.5 hours

Evening:

• Return to Edinburgh/Inverness: Via private or group transportation