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Tour Highlights:
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Whats included:
☑ Private transportation
☑ Air-conditioned vehicle
☑ Bottled water
☑ Snacks
☑ Kilted Highland Guide
☑ Whisky and Chocolate Tasting
☑ Face Masks and Hand Sanitiser
☑ Free WIFI so that you can stay connected
☑ Air-conditioned vehicle
☑ Bottled water
☑ Snacks
☑ Kilted Highland Guide
☑ Whisky and Chocolate Tasting
☑ Face Masks and Hand Sanitiser
☑ Free WIFI so that you can stay connected
Whats excluded:
☒ Lunch
☒ Entrance Fees (although we do receive discounts which we pass on to our guests)
☒ Whisky Tastings at Distilleries
☒ Entrance Fees (although we do receive discounts which we pass on to our guests)
☒ Whisky Tastings at Distilleries
pick up/departure
We pick up from all hotels, B&B's and private rentals in and around Inverness, The Black Isle, Invergordon, Dornoch, Aviemore and Speyside. If you are staying out with this area please contact us with your address and we will be happy to advise if a pick up is possible.
tour itinerary
The adventure begins as soon as you are picked up from your accommodation. The tour starts by climbing in to the hills through Ardross to one of the best views in Scotland. (in our opinion)
Millionaires Viewpoint (as it's known to the locals) is the first stop and there will be plenty time to take pictures before the tour descends in to the Glen through Bonar Bridge on your way to Falls of Shin and the Salmon Leap. Atlantic Salmon can often be seen leaping the falls, making the final push toward their birthplace for the cycle to start all over again. (optional)
Then it's a short drive to Dunrobin Castle & Gardens which is very popular with locals and it always goes down well with our guests. The falconry display is amazing - Andy (The Falconer) has been working with local birds for over 25 years and his knowledge and passion shine through. He's a very interesting character and many people say it's the best they've seen in the world. The castle looks like it is straight out of a fairy-tale and set in the Scottish Highlands it looks magnificent. Dunrobin also has a wonderfully unique museum and taxidermy collection.
Carn Liath is only a 2 minute drive north of Dunrobin Castle and is a fine example of a broch – a type of fortification found only in Scotland. It also offers great views of Dunorbin Castle
The adventure then heads south through Golspie to the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, one of Scotland's most picturesque villages. It is home to a stunning golden sandy beach and a world class golf course but even without these things it just takes you to another time altogether. Highly, highly recommend!! The old Jail has been turned into a shop selling locally made, hand crafted gifts, jewellery and works of art, if you're looking for souvenirs. The Cathedral also draws lots of visitors with a collection of beautiful stained glass windows.
Dornoch is also a great place to stop for lunch with lots of options including a local bakery, a patisserie, a gallery, and our favourite the Royal Golf Hotel - Scottish Hospitality at its very best plus the food is really really good, so there's something to suit all tastes.
The next stop on the itinerary is often a tour and tasting at the world famous Glenmorangie Distillery. Glenmorangie Distillery is one of the best marketed whiskies in the world and has the tallest whisky stills in the world. Their visitor centre is fantastic and they have a great range of whiskies available for tasting.
The day then winds down with a drive through Tain, Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh on the way back to your accommodation.
Tour length: 6-8 hrs. You might not manage to fit in everything from the list above but we will try to fit in as much as possible without rushing you. Some of our guests like to just hit all the hot spots throughout the day whereas others like to select a few and enjoy them at their leisure. That is completely up to you, it's your holiday so we'll just be there to make recommendations and keep you on track throughout the day.
Millionaires Viewpoint (as it's known to the locals) is the first stop and there will be plenty time to take pictures before the tour descends in to the Glen through Bonar Bridge on your way to Falls of Shin and the Salmon Leap. Atlantic Salmon can often be seen leaping the falls, making the final push toward their birthplace for the cycle to start all over again. (optional)
Then it's a short drive to Dunrobin Castle & Gardens which is very popular with locals and it always goes down well with our guests. The falconry display is amazing - Andy (The Falconer) has been working with local birds for over 25 years and his knowledge and passion shine through. He's a very interesting character and many people say it's the best they've seen in the world. The castle looks like it is straight out of a fairy-tale and set in the Scottish Highlands it looks magnificent. Dunrobin also has a wonderfully unique museum and taxidermy collection.
Carn Liath is only a 2 minute drive north of Dunrobin Castle and is a fine example of a broch – a type of fortification found only in Scotland. It also offers great views of Dunorbin Castle
The adventure then heads south through Golspie to the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, one of Scotland's most picturesque villages. It is home to a stunning golden sandy beach and a world class golf course but even without these things it just takes you to another time altogether. Highly, highly recommend!! The old Jail has been turned into a shop selling locally made, hand crafted gifts, jewellery and works of art, if you're looking for souvenirs. The Cathedral also draws lots of visitors with a collection of beautiful stained glass windows.
Dornoch is also a great place to stop for lunch with lots of options including a local bakery, a patisserie, a gallery, and our favourite the Royal Golf Hotel - Scottish Hospitality at its very best plus the food is really really good, so there's something to suit all tastes.
The next stop on the itinerary is often a tour and tasting at the world famous Glenmorangie Distillery. Glenmorangie Distillery is one of the best marketed whiskies in the world and has the tallest whisky stills in the world. Their visitor centre is fantastic and they have a great range of whiskies available for tasting.
The day then winds down with a drive through Tain, Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh on the way back to your accommodation.
Tour length: 6-8 hrs. You might not manage to fit in everything from the list above but we will try to fit in as much as possible without rushing you. Some of our guests like to just hit all the hot spots throughout the day whereas others like to select a few and enjoy them at their leisure. That is completely up to you, it's your holiday so we'll just be there to make recommendations and keep you on track throughout the day.
