Castles and Whisky
We leave Inverness City Centre behind and travel to the pleasant seaside
town of Nairn, the favoured vacation spot of Charlie Chaplin. Close by sits
handsome 16th century Brodie Castle, the ancestral home of the Brodie clan for
over 400 years. As befits one of Scotland’s most prestigious families the
castle contains an art collection from Dutch Old Masters to modern watercolours
and an impressive library containing over 6,000 volumes. Outside, in peaceful
grounds, you’ll find woodland walks, the quirky Playful Garden and the National
Daffodil Collection.
If you’d prefer you can enjoy free time in the nearby town of Forres
instead. This pleasant town is one of Scotland’s oldest and is famed for its
beautiful parks and gardens.
Later we’ll make our way through the Glen of Rothes to reach the beautiful
scenery of Speyside. Here the bubbling waters of the River Spey flow providing
pure water for almost half of all working distilleries in Scotland including
Glenfiddich where we will make a stop for lunch. The Malt Barn restaurant is
famed for its tasty dishes using the local ingredients. If you’re in the mood
why not make a visit to the bar which contains the largest collection of
Glenfiddich whiskies in the World.
Thomas Telfer designed an impressive iron bridge which spans the River Spey
in the nearby village of Craigellachie. We’ll stop at the Speyside Cooperage where you can get insight into the
important work undertaken by the expert coopers who restore and repair the
casks in which the whisky is stored. Enjoy a fascinating audio-visual
presentation then visit the shop floor to marvel at the craftsmen at work.
Later this afternoon you can visit Ballindalloch Castle which has been
occupied by the Macpherson-Grants since 1546. There is time to visit the castle
where you’ll find fascinating family memorabilia, fine furniture and paintings.
Outside the gardens provide a haven in which to relax and include a lovely rose
garden and tree-lined walks.
Alternatively you can explore The Glenlivet Distillery, home to one of Scotland’s great
malt whiskies. This is a wonderful chance to experience a tour of the
distillery, with a tutored tasting of a fine malt whisky. Later take the chance
to explore the exhibition or pick-up a souvenir in the distillery shop.
The last part of our tour will take us through the picturesque scenery of
the Cairngorm National Parkand back to Inverness.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Dates of Operation:
Edinburgh
Fridays
10 April 2020 to 6 November 2020
Glasgow
Departure Information:
Edinburgh
Check in: 08:30hrs
Departure:08:45 hrs
From Platform 7, Inverness Bus Station
Margaret Street, Inverness, IV1 1LT
Tour returns at:19:00hrs
Glasgow
PRICES:
Adult:
Seasonal Price Range
£38-£49
Child rates apply from 3-15 years inclusive.
We regret that children under 3 are not carried on this tour
Product code: HEX 1860
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