Highland Tour of Speyside Distilleries
Description
You will be transported through time as you travel towards Speyside getting closer to George's Home town. You may hear his accent change slightly the closer he gets to the area of his childhood NOTE: It will depend on how early you book this tour as it is not always possible to gain entry to all distilleries on the same day as they are usually very busy. George will always do his best to ensure you get to visit and enjoy the distilleries of your choice around the area.
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Itinerary
In Carrbridge you will see the Old Pack Horse Bridge the oldest known bridge in the Highlands, locally known as The Coffin Bridge. Built in 1717 at the total cost of £100. (photo stop 15 mins)
It is said that Grantown as we know it today was founded in 1765 after a bridge was built over the River Spey. To let soldiers travel from Corgaff Castle to Fort George. Population today aprox. 2500 people, and the home of Grant Castle.
We can visit or have a full Tour Please note Closed Saturdays and Sundays
2025 WORLDS BEST WHISKY AWARD WINNER - At The GlenAllachie, each decision in creating their award-winning Speyside single malt Scotch whisky merges logic with instinct. In the experienced hands of legendary whisky maker Billy Walker. Drop in to see and feel a culture of precision, patience and perseverance that has been instilled in his small yet accomplished team of whisky experts.
Please note... the Cooperage is Closed Saturdays and Sundays Enjoy a journey through the lifecycle of the cask with this classic tour, see the highly skilled coopers at work while you simply relax and enjoy the gift Shop Please note closed Saturdays ,,Sundays Entrance Fee £10.00 per Person
Have a Dram in Tasting room if Available Just pay for what you Drink
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(103)
Comfortable transport, great opportunity to see both distilleries and lots of the surrounding area. Relaxed, interesting, well organised and personalised. Highly recommend - we had a great day
thank you so much for your kind words Enjoy the rest of your time in Bonnie Scotland
Our guide and mentor, George was very knowledgeable, gracious and worked with us to navigate the Highlands and Speyside distilleries
Thank you for nice words , I am so happy you had a great experience George@scotlandmail.com
Knowing we weren’t whiskey drinkers, our guide George made the experience pleasant and enjoyable. Learned about the cooperage process and how whiskey is distilled.
Thank you Nancy ..I am pleased you had a nice day Safe onward travels George@scotlandmail.com
Our driver, George was knowledgeable, courteous, and very helpful. we thoroughly enjoyed our day with him.
This tour was fantastic. I highly recommend it to everyone. You’re not gonna get a better person to show you the countryside how beautiful it is incorporating with the way whiskey has come about
Thank you so much for your very kind words It was a pleasure to show you guys around And give you an idea of how important the Whisky industry is to this part of Scotland Thank you so much
What a fantastic day. George reached out to me earlier in the week to let me know the itinerary, where he'd booked us and to make sure our travel plans were going smoothly. He picked us up that morning and he always tried to choose a scenic route that we may not have already seen. The distilleries (especially the tour at Glenfarcalas) were amazing and you know you're with the right person when all the staff immediately greet him with a smile. I would recommend this service to anyone looking for a relaxed day in the Speyside area.
Thank you so much Matthew . It was a pleasure to show you guys around , and show you a small part of our lovely country So pleased you had a great day Safe travels
10/10 — we would absolutely book with him again! He was not only punctual but incredibly kind and accommodating to all our needs. Along with visiting some terrific distilleries, he shared fascinating stories and little gems of local history throughout the journey, which made the experience even more special. It was such a wonderful experience !!!! I recommend booking through him directly!
Hi you two , hope your bpth well , Thank you for your terrific review , very kind words indeed Safe onward journeys kind regards George Ritchie George@scotlandmail.com
We absolutely loved our tour of Speyside Distilleries! George was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and took us to wonderful spots that we wouldn't have otherwise known about. We highly recommend booking a tour with George!
Hi Jayne , husband and Daughter Thank you all very much for your kind words I am just happy you guys had a great day , Enjoy the rest of your holiday here in Scotland and safe journey back to Canada
The tour was amazing! The distilleries that George takes you too are wonderful, and my husband and I learned a lot. It's a great selection of whiskey and George gives you wonderful information about the area. I would highly recommend booking to my friends and family.
Hi Colleen and Kyle Thank you for your very kind words Im just happy you had a great day As i write this you will be in Edinburgh ,, Enjoy its a wonderful city And safe journey back to the USA
10/10 experience! George went out of his way to make sure we had the best time possible. Has a lot of knowledge about whiskey as well as the general area and plenty of great stories. I also really appreciated getting to go to a mix of some smaller and medium-sized distilleries and he’s done a great job of taking you to distilleries you might be less familiar with but are still quality experiences. Would recommend for anyone who is new to whisky and wanting to learn more or even if you’re a whiskey pro and just want a small size tour to explore around Speyside!
Hi Adam , Thank you so much it was a pleasure to take you both around Speyside I hope you leave Scotland .knowing a bit more about our great whisky Thank you both for your nice words Safe journey back to the USA
