Day 1
You head north through the Kingdom of Fife, to your first distillery; Lindores Abbey. This is a modern Scottish distillery built on the site of the first-ever recorded distiller in the country in 1494. Visit this site to discover the historic legacy of the area blended with innovation and sustainable practices all captured in their fine whisky.
Continue north towards the UK's largest National Park, Cairngorms National Park. This will be a stunning drive, so keep your cameras ready. You stop in Braemar and have some time for lunch and a little explore.
A bite to eat is a good idea though because your next stop is the Whisky Castle. This whisky emporium has been selling the finest malt whiskies for over 120 years and is stocking over 600 malts. Savour three Speyside whiskies to get familiar with a distinctive taste of this region.
Once you’ve warmed with this dram of “the gentle spirit”, you continue through the Cairngorms National Park before reaching Grantown-on-Spey, your base for two nights.
Day 2
Get ready for a fun day exploring Speyside, Scotland's most famous whisky region.
We leave Grantown-on-Spey and journey to the first distillery of the day: Glenlivet.
The beginnings of the Glenlivet Distillery were very bold, it was the first legal distillery in the remote and rugged Glen of the Livet. And it instantly became the most popular. Two centuries on, visitors can uncover their secrets and savour their signature smooth, floral whisky. At the distillery, enjoy an immersive experience in the Process Room and sample three exceptional drams, including exclusive editions available only on site.
After warming up with your first dram, we’ll continue our journey to Aberlour for a well-earned lunch.
After lunch we follow the Spey River to the Speyside Cooperage, one of the last Scottish barrel-makers still blending traditional and modern methods.
Our final stop is Cardhu, a renowned Speyside malt whisky producer. Hear the story of Helen Cumming, a pivotal figure in the distillery's success, explore how Cardhu became key in blends like Johnnie Walker.
After a day full of new whisky revelations, you return to Grantown-on-Spey
Day 3
In the morning get ready for a whisky and chocolate tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery, set in splendid mountain scenery at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park.
You then leave the Highlands and journey south to Perthshire. Lying in the heart of Scotland, Pitlochry is a beautiful little town with plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The time is yours to explore and have some lunch.
Next, you stop for a walk among towering Douglas firs in the Hermitage, a lovely forest with a roaring waterfall. From here the route south takes you to the stunning wee village of Dunkeld, where you've got some time to explore before heading to your final whisky experience of the tour.
You then over the Firth of Forth, take in the magnificent South Queensferry bridges, and head back into Edinburgh.