BMW SUV Tour of the Scottish Highlands with Kilted Guide
Description
Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in in the Scottish Highlands. Private whisky tastings at beautiful locations throughout the day. Chocolate paired whisky tastings showcasing new and old whiskies and how they can be enjoyed with different chocolates. A comfortable luxury BMW SUV vehicle to see the Highlands in style and go places other tour vehicles can only dream of going. Enjoy an elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour. Chilled bottled water plus Scottish snacks and Irn Bru included.
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Itinerary
Millionaires Viewpoint (as it's known to the locals) is one of the most beautiful views in the Highlands. We often stop here and enjoy a breakfast whisky paired with chocolate.
Atlantic Salmon can often be seen leaping the falls but even if the salmon aren't leaping this is an absolutely beautiful stop to take in the air and appreciate the rugged natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens castle looks like it is straight out of a fairy-tale and set in the Scottish Highlands it looks magnificent. The Sutherland family, owners of Dunrobin Castle, allow guest to wander through many of its beautiful rooms which look like they have been frozen in time. The falconry display is often a highlight - Andy (the Falconer) has been working with birds of prey for over 25 years and his knowledge and passion shine throughout his presentation. Dunrobin Castle also has magnificent gardens a wonderfully unique museum and taxidermy collection. A visit to the Scottish Highlands wouldn't be complete without visiting Dunrobin Castle & Gardens.
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 and via Loch Fleet to Dornoch one of Scotland's most picturesque towns. Dornoch 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. For those looking to buy souvenirs there are lots of quirky little shops selling everything from tweeds and cashmere to locally made, hand-crafted gifts, jewellery and works of art. Dornoch 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 seafood truck on the beach, Milk & Honey and the Dornoch Castle Hotel which features an award winning whisky bar.
Fantastic visitor centre featuring a short movie about the distillery and the option to purchase drams at their bar. We can also phone ahead and book a tour at Glenmorangie for those interested in seeing how single malt scotch whisky is produced. Tours priced from £20pp.
Often on our way back to Inverness we stop in at The Black Isle Brewery where they will tell you all about their journey from humble beginnings to producing some of the best beers in Scotland. You will also be able try some delicious beer and if you want to buy a few cans to take back to you hotel or AirBnB you can do that too. Awesome beer, awesome people!!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all hotels, B&B's and private rentals in and around Inverness, The Black Isle, Invergordon and Dornoch. 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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
We had a great time with Peter for our tour of the castle and gardens, finding some hairy coos, yummy whisky tasting, as well as a hike up to the Fyrish monument. Car was lovely and he was very good with our 12 and 14 year old kids.
Our tour guide Liam was absolutely outstanding! It was an incredible day made more enjoyable than expected! Kudos to Gavin for setting it up and Liam for delivering the day to us! This is a private tour worth EVERY pound !
We had a wonderful day visiting the Highlands with Gavin. We learned so many tidbits as we stopped at the various sites and tasted wonderful whiskys throughout the day. We will recommend him to everyone we know traveling to the Highlands.
Gavin is such a warm and comfortable companion that anything he suggests as tour destinations will be more than wonderful for your time in the Highlands. Our first/other tour with him was six years ago, and when we met again today it was as if we were old friends re-uniting. If you have a "bucket list" of sites to visit in Scotland, Gavin can help you tick those boxes. If you just want to enjoy your time in the area you're visiting, let him help you choose what to see. You'll make a host of great memories and, once home, you'll be recalling fondly the time you spent in his company. I'd give him ten stars if that were an option on TripAdvisor!
From the first inquiry, to the planning, to day-of, Gavin was top-notch to work with and his tour was a highlight of our highlands adventure! Do yourself a favor, ensure you are getting Gavin and his M series X5 diesel if you can - Gavin is GREAT and to cruise the highlands in a luxury SUV is a special treat! We are a family of 4 (kids 2.5 & 6 years) - Gavin picked us & our luggage up at the Glenmorangie Distillery, as we had stayed at the Glenmorangie House the night prior. Gavin had our luggage loaded by the time we got done with our distillery tour and we set off for Dunrobin Castle. His X5 M series diesel is a great luxury SUV to cruise the highlands in and the fact that he has screens and queued up movies for the kids is an added bonus! He gave fantastic history of the area on the way to the castle and we even stopped to watch some seals playing! Once we got to Dunrobin Castle, Gavin gave us the lay of the land and then let us loose while he waited just outside. We were able to tour at our leisure and he was ready to roll when we were. From Dunrobin we headed to Balblair Distillery for a quick tasting, which was quite fun. After the distillery we took a hike to Black Rock Gorge, a beautiful gorge which has appeared in Harry Potter movies. Afterwards, we drank whisky from the quaich and tasted some local chocolates. Finally, he got us to Inverness for check-in at our B&B. I cannot say enough positive things about Gavin - he is a professional, passionate about his homeland and will go out of his way to ensure you have a world-class experience!
You are too too kind!!! But I absolutely love it. Hope you all enjoyed the rest of your holiday and if you ever come back to the Scottish Highlands it would be my pleasure to tour with you again. Take care, Gavin
