From Edinburgh: 2 Day Whisky & Castles – Edinburgh, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

Day 1
You leave Edinburgh behind and head north over the iconic Queensferry Crossing. Fertile farming lands roll into pine valleys as you journey from the Kingdom of Fife into Highland Perthshire.

Your first stop of the day is at Lindores Abbey Distillery, known as the ‘Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky’. This wealthy Abbey entertained monarchs such as David II, Edward I of England and Robert the Bruce before it started producing its very own whisky in 1494.

You stop in Blairgowrie to stretch your legs and admire a typical Highland town before heading to the village of Braemar for your lunch break. After a well-deserved rest, it’s time to stretch your legs at Linn of Dee, a favourite picnic spot of Queen Victoria.

With the promise of more delicious whisky tomorrow, and some fresh air in your lungs, you head to Grantown-on-Spey for your overnight stop.

Day 2
This morning, you enjoy views of the Cairngorms as we travel to Scotland’s highest working distillery, Dalwhinnie Distillery. Their whisky is nicknamed ‘the gentle spirit’ due to its soft flavours.

After warming yourself up with dram, you journey to Blair Castle. Here, you can learn about Mary Queen of Scots, discover a ballroom adorned with 175 antlers, and roam the 9-acre Georgian garden. Here is also where you take your lunch.

You head further south to the Hermitage. This classic forest walk offers sublime views of Douglas Fir trees, salmon-loving rivers, and thunderous waterfalls. Nearby is the adorable village of Dunkeld where you stop for some refreshments.

You arrive in Edinburgh early in the evening.

*You visit Blair Castle between April and October and you go to Stirling Castle between November and March.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn all about the ‘Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky’ at Lindores Abbey
Gaze at Scotland’s most beautifully rounded peak, the Cairngorms National Park
Walk over mossy paths and under a dark green canopy in the gorgeous Hermitage
Sample whisky at Dalwhinnie, Scotland’s highest distillery

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