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Start Date: 12th September 2026
Duration: 5 nights
Departing: Edinburgh
Our 6 Day Scenic Highlands & Speyside Tour takes you on a picturesque journey through the Highlands of Scotland, combining a rich introduction to the country with iconic stops and attractions along the way including famous castles, a cruise on Loch Ness, and a tour of one of the world’s most famous Whisky Distilleries.
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Arrival & Welcome Dinner. Transfer to your hotel where you can settle in before enjoying dinner at this evenings' accommodation.
We begin the day exploring Doune Castle, famous for Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python. Next, we tour west to enjoy the beauty of Loch Lomond and the stunning scenery of Scotland's first National Park with a stop in the Lochside village of Luss. After lunch, we continue north through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe, rich in history and Highland legend. Overnight near Glencoe.
Visit Fort William for views of Ben Nevis before we head off through the Great Glen. Arriving in the Highland village of Fort Augustus on the banks of Loch Ness, enjoy a stroll along the Caledonian Canal and take in the atmosphere before we visit Urquhart Castle overlooking the water. After a lunch stop in Drumnadrochit village, board your cruise that boasts incredible views over Loch Ness. Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring Inverness, Capital of the Highlands. Overnight in Inverness.
Travel through the Cairngorms National Park, with stops at Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey, before heading into the heart of Speyside. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of The Balvenie Distillery, where you’ll discover the traditional craftsmanship behind one of Scotland’s finest single malts. Set among rolling hills, winding rivers, and golden barley fields, Speyside is a peaceful region steeped in whisky heritage. At The Balvenie, learn about the Five Rare Crafts, meet the makers, explore the production process, visit the iconic Warehouse 24, and finish with an intimate whisky tasting. Overnight Aboyne.
After breakfast, explore beautiful Royal Deeside surrounded by glorious countryside, stops include the picturesque Victorian villages of Ballater and historic Braemar. Later, we tour south through Glenshee which promises rolling heather-clad hills, followed by fertile farmland - the landscape of this area is breath-taking. We tour south through Blairgowrie before we leave the Highlands to begin the final drive south to Edinburgh. Overnight Edinburgh.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to your final destination in Edinburgh (TBC), where we must say our goodbyes. Tour ends in Edinburgh.