Scotland Road Trip 7 Days: Castles, Whisky, and Highland Roads

The dream of every whiskey lover. An early evening tour that includes a guided tasting of 4 single malts and 1 deluxe blended Scotch whiskey.

Visit the new Scotch Whiskey Experience for a sensational journey! Take a tour of a replica distillery and become part of the whiskey making process. Along the way, you'll hear the stories behind this magical craft, and expert tour guides and whiskey consultants will accompany you through every sip. They will help you discover the aromas and flavors that appeal to your palate and guide you to your perfect single malt whiskey.

Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is a 19th-century manor house converted into a hotel, located 5.8 miles from Deeside Golf Club and 7.9 miles from the Jacobean manor house of Drum Castle. Traditional rooms and suites feature Wi-Fi, desks, satellite TV and tea/coffee makers. Upgraded options offer modern decor, Nespresso machines and walk-in showers. Many rooms have garden views.

The hotel has an in-house restaurant serving international cuisine, as well as an informal brasserie with a fireplace and bar. Other amenities include a fitness center, a heated indoor pool and a business center. There is also a ballroom with space for 450 guests and 8 meeting rooms.

Explore the majestic Glamis Castle, the childhood home of the Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Admire its grand architecture, lavish interiors, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Steeped in history and royal heritage, Glamis offers a captivating experience for history lovers and castle enthusiasts alike.

Situated in the Scottish Highlands, Kingsmills Hotel is a great place to stay for a short break or wedding. All guest rooms are equipped with a work area, Wi-Fi, television and tea/coffee making facilities, while upgraded rooms and suites have separate living areas. The hotel has two restaurants serving Scottish and international cuisine using fresh, local produce. You can make use of the Leisure Club's fitness center and swimming pool or indulge in beauty and body treatments at the spa. The surrounding area offers attractions and activities for all visitors, such as a guided tour to Loch Ness, the Outlander Experience Tour or shopping on Inverness High Street.

Cruise Loch Ness and visit the castle on this two-hour adventure. Your trip includes a one-hour cruise on the mysterious waters of Loch Ness. Plus, you'll go ashore for a one-hour visit to explore the historic Urquhart Castle and its turbulent past. Onboard audio commentary explains fascinating facts and legends that you can tune into during the cruise. And don't forget to look out for Nessie - with the help of our onboard sonar. 

The famous Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland's most popular attractions. Situated on the north-western shore of Loch Ness, it offers you fascinating insights into its dramatic history and spectacular views of the world-famous loch. It's easy to fall in love with the atmospheric beauty of Urquhart Castle, which sits on Strone Point, a rocky peninsula on Loch Ness.

The world famous "Jacobite Express" is quite possibly the most beautiful and scenic train ride anywhere!

This 84-mile round trip, dubbed the most beautiful rail ride in the world, takes you past a series of awe-inspiring extremes. The journey begins near Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and travels to Britain's westernmost train station, Arisaig, past Britain's deepest freshwater lake, Loch Morar, and Britain's shortest river, River Morar, until finally arriving at Europe's deepest seawater lake, Loch Nevis!

We cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct (a site made famous by the Harry Potter films), the Loch Shiel and the Jacobite Memorial. If time permits, the train will stop on the viaduct to give you the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent views. If time permits we will stop at Glenfinnan station. After the stop in Glenfinnan, you'll have time to stretch your legs and, if you wish, visit the West Highland Railway Museum in the restored station building. The Jacobite can also stop at Arisaig if you request this from the conductor.

Behind Glenfinnan lie the beautiful villages of Lochailort, Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig. You can get off at Arisaig if you ask the security guard to do so. From here on a clear summer day you can see the "Small Islands" of Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna and the southern tip of Skye.

Located in the heart of the city center, Dakota Deluxe Glasgow is an excellent accommodation option for the leisure or business traveler. The guest rooms are equipped with TVs and tea/coffee making facilities; executive rooms and suites have fully stocked mini-fridges, while deluxe suites feature separate living rooms. The property features a restaurant offering guests breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a bar to unwind after a busy day. The surrounding area offers attractions and activities to suit all visitors’ interests such as visiting the Centre for Contemporary Arts, the Glasgow Film Theatre or the Glasgow School of Art.

Glengoyne Distillery - Tour & Tasting

Visit one of Scotland's most beautiful whisky distilleries....

Glengoyne is a distillery like no other. With its whitewashed walls and pagoda roof, it is picture-perfect and nestles at the foot of Dumgoyne Hill, the famous volcanic rock that shimmers like a mirage for the inhabitants of Glasgow. It is a happy, thriving community where tenth-generation distillers live, who make no compromises and never deviate from the methods they have adopted from their forefathers. The distillery is also at the forefront when it comes to offering entertaining and detailed tours for whisky experts and beginners alike. There is something for everyone here, and as Richard Grindall writes in The Spirit Of Whisky, "there can be no better place in the world to drink a glass of malt whisky".