Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Grantown-on-Spey
This morning you'll start at Edinburgh Bus Station and head north through Fife to Lindores Abbey Distillery, where Scottish whisky actually got its start. From there, the route takes you into Cairngorms National Park with a lunch stop in Braemar. After eating, you'll visit the Whisky Castle for a tasting of three Speyside malts, then settle into your accommodation in Grantown-on-Spey for the next two nights. You'll cover some beautiful terrain and get your first real taste of what makes Scottish whisky special.
Included Activities
- Tour and tasting at Lindores Abbey Distillery
- Sample three Speyside whiskies at Whisky Castle
Optional Activities
- Exploration and lunch in Braemar
Landmarks Lindores Abbey Distillery Cairngorms National Park Braemar Whisky Castle 
- Day 2
Speyside Whisky Region
Your day centers on Scotland's whisky country in Speyside, where you'll get a hands-on look at how this famous spirit comes together. Start at the Glenlivet Distillery to walk through their whisky-making process and taste three different drams, then break for lunch in the nearby village of Aberlour. After eating, head to Speyside Cooperage where you can watch craftspeople shape and assemble barrels the traditional way. The day wraps up at Cardhu Distillery, where you'll learn about Helen Cumming, the pioneering woman who ran the operation, and take part in their Mystery Whisky Challenge by tasting five different expressions. You'll end the day with a solid understanding of whisky production from grain to glass, plus a palate that's gotten quite the workout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Aberlour village)
Included Activities
- Tour and tasting at Glenlivet Distillery - Process Room experience and three distinctive drams including rare editions
- Tour of Speyside Cooperage - observe traditional cooperage craftsmanship
- Flavour journey tour and tasting at Cardhu Distillery - Mystery Whisky Challenge with five distinctive expressions
Landmarks Glenlivet Distillery Aberlour Village River Spey Speyside Cooperage Cardhu Distillery - Day 3
Grantown-on-Spey to Edinburgh
You'll begin with a whisky and chocolate tasting masterclass at Dalwhinnie Distillery high in the Cairngorms mountains, then head south to Pitlochry, a nice Perthshire town where you can browse shops and grab lunch at a café. After that, you'll walk through the Hermitage forest among tall Douglas firs and see a cascading waterfall. The final whisky experience happens in the quaint village of Dunkeld before heading back to Edinburgh. You'll pass the impressive South Queensferry bridges on the drive back, and the tour ends at 18:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Masterclass tasting (whisky and chocolate) at Dalwhinnie Distillery
Optional Activities
- Exploration and lunch in Pitlochry
- Walk in the Hermitage forest
- Visit Dunkeld village
Landmarks Dalwhinnie Distillery Cairngorms National Park Pitlochry Perthshire The Hermitage Dunkeld Firth of Forth South Queensferry bridges
