Whisky & Walking Tour in Scottish Highlands

DAY 1 – ARRIVE GLASGOW
Welcome to Scotland! You will be met by your driver/guide in Glasgow this morning/early afternoon and transfer North to the Cairngorms National Park to begin your Scottish Highlands Tour. On route we can stop for a river side walk and visit a popular country store that specializes in luxury clothing and Scottish produce.Overnight Ravenscraig Guest House or similar

DAY 2 – GLEN FESHIE
Morning hike into stunning Glen Feshie. The glen is slowly being transformed as the current land owner is make a concerted effort to encourage the native forest to re-grow after decades of over-grazing.

Later in the day we arrive at a nearby whisky distillery which is generally closed to the public, here we have an exclusive tour with the distillery manager. The distillery is housed in an old water mill and after the tour we sample a few drams in the original wheelhouse.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast, bag lunch.

Overnight Ravenscraig Guest House or similar

DAY 3 – FORESTS & LOCHS OF THE NATIONAL PARK
Today we discover the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest of the National Park, we can choose between 2 hikes – one of which takes us through a mountain pass and to the summit of a small peak Meall a’ Bhuachaille, the other is a low level hike around a beautiful loch, look out for the ruins of a castle on the loch’s own little island.

In the afternoon we visit a local brewery to sample some tasty craft beers.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast, bag lunch.
Overnight Ravenscraig Guest House or similar

DAY 4 – ABERNETHY & BALLINDALLOCH
Transferring east we make our way further into the heart Speyside – malt whisky country. Our day starts with a hike in Abernethy Forest – the forest is managed by the RSPB who conserve the landscape in an effort to protect birds and other wildlife who make the forest their home. If we arrive at the right time of year we may catch a glimpse of the ospreys who nest here in the summer months.

Later we continue east and stop for a tour of Ballindalloch Castle – one of the finest surviving examples of Scottish Baronial architecture.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast, cafe lunch.
Overnight Highland Spirit B&B or similar, Dufftown

DAY 5 – GLENLIVET & THE SMUGGLER’S TRAILS
Follow in the footsteps of the whisky smugglers from days gone by as we hike on to the moors of the Glenlivet estate on the Smuggler’s Trails. We then visit the Glenlivet whisky distillery for the ‘Inspiration’ tour – we get access to Warehouse No 1 where we sample a special dram drawn straight from the cask then finish up in the Malt Loft with a tutored tasting.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast, bag lunch.
Overnight Highland Spirit B&B or similar, Dufftown

DAY 6 – SPEYSIDE COOPERAGE
Today we see how the traditionally skilled workers of the cooperage make and repair whisky barrels that are used in Scotland and all over the world. On this VIP experience
you will even have a go at producing your own mini whisky barrel. In the afternoon we enjoy a relaxed hike, perhaps along a section of the Speyside Way, a popular long distance trail that follows the River Spey from the mountains to the sea.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast, cafe lunch.
Overnight Highland Spirit B&B or similar, Dufftown

DAY 7 – CAWDOR, CULLODEN & CLAVA
We transfer to the Highland capital today for our final night. On the way we stop for a tour of Cawdor Castle and grounds, Clava Cairns (ancient neolithic burial sites) and Culloden Battlefield where we have a private tour of the battlefield with an expert. On arrival in Inverness your guide departs and the evening is free to explore the city.

Meal inclusions: Breakfast, cafe lunch.
Overnight Kingsmills Hotel or similar, Inverness (4 star hotel)

DAY 8 – DEPART INVERNESS
A private transfer will take you to the airport or train station to make your onward connections.

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