7 Day Whisky Tours of Scotland
A private tour across Scotland, experiencing all six Whisky regions.
Scotland is without doubt the home of whisky, with over 138 distilleries spread over 6 regions, each with its own unique flavour and characteristics it can be hard to know where to start. That’s where we can help!
A Scotland Whisky Tour with us will take you to each of the 6 regions, immersing yourself in everything you need to know about what makes each distillery and its Whisky unique and how the different environment adds character and flavour to the whisky, such as the distinctive smoky accent or peaty taste that characterises each Whisky. During your whisky tour you’ll also discover some of the traditions and history associated with Scotland’s national tipple, for example how it derived its name from the Gaelic for water of life.
Although whisky is the focus of this tour, it is well known that the distilleries are often located in faraway places and your journey will take you across Scotland, through some of the most magical, and breath-taking scenery in the world. We will leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and wind our way along the countryside and coastal roads seeing, experiencing, and tasting the best of Scotland.
So, jump aboard your own private minibus and head out for a whisky tour of Scotland that will delight both your taste buds and your eyes, leaving you with many fond memories and a boot full of souvenirs of your tour.
Slainte Mhath!
Tour Itinerary & Highlights
Day 1 - Auchentoshan, Glen Scotia & Springbank
Day one begins with picking you up from your hotel or the airport and make our way to Auchentoshan, a lowland distillery just outside of Glasgow, before travelling through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs to Inveraray for Lunch. We will make our way to the Glen Scotia and Springbank distilleries in Campbeltown, where we will be spending the night.
Day 2 - Islay
On day 2 we leave Campbeltown and take the ferry from Kennacraig to Islay. Here we will explore and visit 2 of the islands distilleries. We will remain on Islay overnight.
Day 3 - Oban
On day 3 we leave Islay and take the ferry back to the mainland before heading to the coastal town of Oban, crossing the Bridge over the Atlantic on the way.
Once in Oban we will visit the Oban distillery (our first highland distillery) there will also be an opportunity to explore the town and perhaps sample some fresh caught seafood at the Green Seafood Shack at the harbour.
We will be spending the night in Oban where you are free check out some of the local hospitality.
Day 4 - Glencoe, Loch Ness & Uile-Bheist
On day 4 we leave Oban and travel through Glencoe with a visit to the Ben Nevis distillery. Along the way we will also see the Spean Bridge Commando Monument and Fort Augustus & Loch Ness before staying overnight in Inverness.
Once in Inverness we can take in one of the newest distilleries in Scotland Uile-bheist. Inverness is the capital city of the highlands and has plenty of culture and places to eat.
Day 5 - Tomatin & The Speyside Cooperage
Day 5 Starts with a visit to the atmospheric Culloden Battlefield and the bronze age Clava Cairns before stoping for some refreshments at the Tomatin Highland Distillery.
Our day ends at the Speyside Cooperage with an overnight stay in either Dufftown, Craigallachie or Aberlour.
Day 6 - Speyside Whisky Trail
Day 6 is dedicated to Speyside. This region of Scotland may be small but is responsible for two thirds of Scotlands whisky production.
Today we will visit some exceptional distilleries including Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Aberlour, Glenfarclas & GlenAllachie.
After a busy day we will be staying overnight in Speyside.
Day 7 - The Snug, Aviemore
On our final day we make our way to Aviemore to visit the The Snug, Speyside Distillery’s visitor experience to enjoy a whisky tasting before making our way to the the beautiful highland town of Pitlochry for lunch.
After lunch we will visit the highland Blair Athol Distillery and you will have the option to stop at The Highland Chocolatier for some luxury gifts to take home, after all a Whisky tour of Scotland would not be complete without a sweet treat or two to go with your favourite tipple.
Then it is time to make our way back to drop you off in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Book your 7 day whisky Tour today!!
Contact James or Lesley from Tour Guide Scotland to check availability for your 7 day Islay Whisky Tour out of Edinburgh or Glasgow as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To request more information or to book visit our contact page.
