4-Day Speyside & Highland Whisky Tour with Tastings
Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh
Explore the Scottish Highlands and the heart of Malt Whisky Country, Speyside. Experience stunning scenery, hear tales of Scotland’s history and uncover the secrets of our national drink.
Whisky Distillery Tour from Edinburgh to Speyside
This four-day guided tour from Edinburgh suits whisky enthusiasts aged 18 and over, offering visits to multiple Scottish distilleries and tastings.
Highlights
- Experience tours and tastings at several distilleries
- Taste whisky straight from the cask
- Stay two nights in the town of Grantown on Spey
Description
Day 1: Depart Edinburgh and stop for photos of the Forth Road and Rail Bridges. In Fife, visit Lindores Abbey Distillery, the spiritual home of Scotch whisky, for a tour and two whisky tastings including Aqua Vitae, a handcrafted botanical spirit. Continue north to Arbikie Distillery on the Angus coast for lunch and a tour focused on sustainable whisky production. Finish the day with a visit to Dunnottar Castle ruins before arriving in Aberdeen for overnight accommodation at a four-star hotel.
Day 2: Travel to Aberdeenshire's GlenDronach distillery for a tour and tasting of sherry cask matured whiskies. Visit Strathisla Distillery to create your own blended whisky and participate in a warehouse tasting. Then journey along the River Spey to Grantown-on-Spey, staying two nights at a high-quality local B&B.
Day 3: Drive along the River Spey and visit the Speyside Cooperage to learn coopering and sample a 10-year-old single malt. Tour GlenAllachie distillery with tastings of exclusive and peated Speyside whiskies. After lunch at the Highlander Inn, visit Cardhu distillery for a tour and a tasting challenge identifying five whiskies.
Day 4: After a second night in Grantown-on-Spey, visit Glenlivet Distillery for a single cask tasting. Travel through Cairngorms National Park to Pitlochry for lunch and exploration. End the tour with a visit to Blair Athol distillery before returning to Edinburgh.
Includes
- All distillery tours and whisky tastings
Excludes
- Lunches and dinners
Important Information
- The tour is suitable only for guests aged 18 years or older
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 30 days in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak seasons.
