Scottish Castles & Whisky Tour
Overview
This interactive tour offers a unique opportunity to mix castle visiting with whisky tastings. While the attractions are all set in spectacular scenery, they are rooted in Scotland's rich cultural heritage — see some of the real sights that Outlander film locations used as a base for the stories. Travel through Scotland's renowned hills and glens, visit some of Scotland's remarkable castles, experience the Outlander effect walking the same paths as the stars, and get inside traditional whisky production before experiencing the real tastes.
Please note: we work with several excellent distilleries — including The Glenturret, Deanston, Blair Athol, Dalwhinnie and Tullibardine — and select which ones we visit based on availability for your group and the timings that work best alongside the rest of the day's itinerary. We'll confirm your specific distilleries ahead of the tour.
Itinerary
Stirling Castle
One of Scotland's grandest castles, steeped in royal history.
Whisky Distillery Visit
A traditional whisky-tasting experience at one of our partner distilleries (e.g. The Glenturret or Blair Athol) — the exact distillery depends on availability, see note above.
The Drummond Castle Gardens
Exquisite formal gardens, a true horticultural masterpiece.
Second Whisky Distillery Visit
A second distillery visit at one of our partners (e.g. Deanston, Dalwhinnie or Tullibardine) — the exact distillery depends on availability, see note above.
Doune Castle
A medieval stronghold and well-known Outlander filming location.
As this is a private, flexible tour, your driver-guide can amend the itinerary or add extra stops along the way, time permitting, based on what you'd like to see or do.
What's Included
- Private vehicle for your group only
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned executive minibus
- Complimentary bottled water
- Complimentary Scottish biscuits
- Free baby seat and child seat (reserve in advance)
- Knowledgeable local driver-guide
Not Included
- Whisky tasting fees
- Castle and distillery entry tickets
- Lunch and other meals
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
What to Bring
Scotland can see four seasons in one day, so we recommend packing:
- Warm sweater or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Good walking shoes or boots
- Light scarf
- Duration
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (approx. 9 hours)
- Max guests
- 8 people
- Pickup
- Edinburgh
Pickup from outside Edinburgh available on request.