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Scottish Castles & Whisky Tour
Day Tour

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.

Trip Planning Guide Planning a Private Day Tour in Scotland: 14 Tips for Families & Groups

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, child seat and booster seat (one of each — 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

What Our Guests Say

"We had such a great experience with our driver. He was genuinely friendly, patient and always happy to help. We felt very comfortable with him throughout the journey, and everything went smoothly. Excellent service from start to finish. Would definitely recommend!"

Norah Khaild

Google

"It was a fantastic experience doing the private tour with Waseem as our guide. Waseem is an encyclopedia of knowledge on Scottish and English history and the entire tour was like a journey through time. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed."

Kevin Dsouza

Google

"The tour was amazing. We had no troubles during the tour and we were a family of 5. Extremely professional in every aspect one can think of. Would recommend it to anyone wanting a very comfortable and eye opening tour."

Munira A

Tripadvisor

Read more reviews on Tripadvisor and Viator, or leave us a Google review.

Frequently Asked Questions

We work with several excellent distilleries — including The Glenturret, Deanston, Blair Athol, Dalwhinnie and Tullibardine — and choose two based on availability for your group and the timings that suit the rest of the day. We'll confirm your distilleries ahead of the tour.
No — whisky tasting fees and castle and distillery entry tickets are paid separately, so you only pay for what your group chooses to do on the day.
Not at all. Your driver-guide does all the driving in a private vehicle, so everyone in your group can enjoy the tastings.
Yes — it's private, so your whole group travels together, and the castles suit all ages. Each distillery sets its own age rules for tours, so let us know if you're travelling with children and we'll take that into account when choosing your distilleries.
Lunch isn't included. Your driver-guide will suggest a good place to stop for lunch along the route.
We collect you from your Edinburgh hotel or accommodation at 8:00 AM and return you at around 5:00 PM. Pickup from outside Edinburgh is available on request.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your booking's start time (UK time) for a full refund. No refunds are given after that. If we ever have to cancel your booking ourselves because of bad weather, road closures or other circumstances beyond our control, you'll receive a full refund.
Total for your group £745.00

£745 per group — from £94 per person for 8

Duration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (approx. 9 hours)
Max guests
8 people
Pickup
Edinburgh

Pickup from outside Edinburgh available on request.

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour

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