Edinburgh Scottish Highlands Whisky Adventure Tour

Set off from Edinburgh on an exhilarating one-day adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands. This unforgettable tour combines the rich heritage of Scotland's whisky making with spectacular landscapes and historic sites. From the world-renowned Deanston Distillery to the rugged beauty of Glencoe and the tranquillity of Loch Ness, this tour showcases the best of Scotland in a single day

Meeting Point

22 St Andrew Square

22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 1AY, UK

We are meeting outside Hotel Malmaison, on the north side of St Andrew Square, 22 St Andrew Square, EH2 1AY.
CHECK-IN STARTS AT 7:50 AM, CLOSES AT 8:00 AM, LAST BUS DEPARTS 8:05 AM.

What's included:

• Regular Comfort Breaks
• Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• No Toilet/Restroom on board. There are no public toilets available by the departure point.
• Optional whisky tour can be purchased on morning of tour. Tickets prices: £15.50 Adult, £6 Child
• No children under the age of 8 allowed
• Please note that we do not allow groups over 8 passengers, and ask that groups book private tours.

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours, 25 minutes

Deanston Distillery & Visitor Centre

Deanston Distillery, Near Doune Perthshire, Stirling, FK16 6AG

Our journey begins with a visit to Deanston Distillery, nestled on the banks of the River Teith. Housed in a former cotton mill, the distillery produces a range of premium single malt whiskies. Enjoy a guided tour through the distillery, where you’ll learn about the traditional whisky-making process and the history behind this unique location. Finish with a tasting of Deanston's finest malts, guided by an expert who will explain the distinct flavours and characteristics of their whiskies.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Glencoe

Scottish Highlands

We stop for a short visit to Glencoe, which was the scene of one of Scotland’s most shocking massacres. As you gaze at the haunting hills, you notice the Glen is eerily silent. In the 17th century one of the worst acts of betrayal occurred here. Your guide will recount the details of this betrayal for you. You can almost feel the sorrow in the mountains of the ‘weeping valley’. Above all though, Glencoe is one of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes. A highlight of any tour to the Scottish Highlands!

15 minutes

Fort William

Fort William

The tour then takes you through Fort William and past the spectacular Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the British Isles. The Nevis Range towers over the winding road as you continue your journey to Loch Ness.

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Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus

Desperate for a glimpse of ‘Nessie’?
Fort Augustus, a charming, postcard-perfect, Highland village on the Southern shores of the Loch.
You will have time to explore the village and its beautiful Caledonian Canal lock system, built by the famous engineer Thomas Telford in the 19th century, that descends through the heart of the village into Loch Ness. Walk further along the canal and into the surrounding countryside to enjoy mountainous views and sights of farm animals and possibly red deer.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Commando Monument

Spean Bridge, , Spean Bridge, PH34 4EG

Along the route, we’ll stop at the Commando Memorial. In 1942, this setting became the training ground for Britain’s Special Forces. Harsh, unforgiving, and breathtakingly beautiful. A statue of our heroes overlooks the Nevis range. Bring a camera – this is undoubtedly one of our favourite photo-stops in all of Scotland.
Here, weather permitting, you could also spot Ben Nevis. The tallest mountain in The United Kingdom.

15 minutes

Cairngorms National Park

Scottish Highlands, PH22 1QH

Heading south we travel through the Cairngorm National Park where Red squirrels, roe deer, red deer, soaring buzzards, pine martens, golden eagles and osprey can be found. Our final stop of the day is Pitlochry

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Pitlochry

Pitlochry

On our way south, we stop by the town of Pitlochry to stretch our legs and enjoy the fresh air. This picturesque town is situated in the heart of the stunning scenery of Highland Perthshire. It sits below Beinn Bhracaigh (Ben Vrackie), the speckled mountain and beside the River Tummel, in some of the most magnificent scenery in Scotland. With a backdrop of surrounding hills and beautiful woodlands, it is wonderful walking country.

30 minutes

Forth Bridge

, , North Queensferry, KY11 1HP

As we re-enter Edinburgh from the North, you will be met with views of Scotland’s greatest piece of engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forth Bridge. This 19th century engineering marvel was at one point the World’s longest cantilever bridge. Today it neighbours the 20th century Forth Road Bridge and the 21st century Queensferry Crossing which opened in 2017. Three spectacular bridges, from three different centuries, span the Firth of Forth connecting our Capital city and the Kingdom of Fife.

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh

We drop you off in the city centre, our estimated arrival time is 8:30 PM. Please note that during the winter season, we may be arriving earlier than estimated.
We recommend leaving 2 hours between the expected arrival time and any onward travel or reservations in case of delayed, and that we are not able to offer individual drop-offs.

10 minutes