Marcus meets you (ideally in Glasgow) and with a dram in hand whisks you away to the west coast, “west is best” as Scots say. We stop at the lovely Loch Lomond en route to Oban. Take a tour of Oban Distillery and sample 3 drams, the bar of course offers you the choice of additional drams. The distillery was built in 1794, before the town! For those non whisky drinkers, there’s plenty to do in the pretty harbour town. Check into your hotel in an executive room with sea views – welcome to the seafood capital of Scotland – a perfect end to your first day with Scotland Whisky Tours!

A morning sail (45 mins) to the Isle of Mull where you visit Duart Castle, built in the fourteenth century and home of the Clan Maclean. Then up to the quaint wee town of Tobermory.  Here you have time for lunch in a local pub (be warned, huge portions) before the The Warehouse One Experience in Tobermory Distillery. Return to Oban and overnight as above.

Drive north passing Castle Stalker and on to Fort William where you drop into Ben Nevis Distillery to purchase drams. Then stop at the Commando War Memorial set in gorgeous scenery. Next, it’s a tour of Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland. Then, what will be a highlight, check into in a highland lodge hotel built in 1910, with stunning loch and mountain views – the famous, spacious West Highland bar is the perfect place to meet locals and sample Scottish ales and scotch – highland hospitality at it’s best.

A full day on the famous Isle of Skye.  Depending how much whisky/sightseeing you want there are options.  Take a tour and taste at Talisker Distillery, then time for lunch and a Whisky & Chocolate tasting at Torabhaig Distllery. For those wanting a full on whisky day, we take you on the wee ferry to the Isle of Raasay. Here you take the Distillery and Bottling Warehouse Tour, which including production, bottling and enjoyment.  The tour finishes with a tasting of two scotch and an Isle of Raasay Gin. Then it’s back to the mainland and another evening at the highland lodge.  Why not take a dram down to the loch to watch a stunning sunset? Overnight here.

Today we head south stopping at Dalwhinne Distillery where you buy drams to suit.  Then into the pretty Victorian town of Pitlochry, nestled in the heart of Perthshire. Options for those who don’t want any more whisky, walk around the town and explore the Heather Gems Centre (making jewellery from heather). Those wanting scotch, dram at the bar of Blair Atholl Distillery (Bells), where their bar is made from an old mash tun.  Overnight in a Victorian Mansion, a cosy and serene retreat set in 10 acres of land, just a five minute walk into town. There’s also an excellent whisky shop where we can arrange a private tasting. Overnight Pitlochry.

Heading south today and your final tasting, at the French owned Tullibardine Distillery (superb wine finishes), where you sample their core range of 6 drams.  Finally, return to the city you arrived in to, where Marcus leaves you. We hope you have enjoyed your time wish Scotland Whisky Tours.