Northeast Scotland Tours

The Speyside region of north-eastern Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, which are sold all around the world. On this tour, immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process on a guided tour; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

Discover the most important sights of Dundee in 5 exciting miles. Our popular running tour is the most fun, sociable tour you will experience. A great way to see the places the buses can't get to. Our tours are set at a social pace, with lots of stops along the way to take photos and show you the sights. Starting from Run4it, right in the city centre, the tour will take in Slessor Gardens and the new V&A museum, as well as the beautiful Waterfront development, Magdalen Green, Perth Road and Albert Square.

A beautiful tour of the Highlands, explore the city of Inverness and enjoy Scottish hospitality on the banks of Loch Ness. With visits to Cawdor Castle and a stop at Culloden Moor Battlefield you will experience a bit of Scottish Heritage along the way.

Combine the majestic heights of Royal Deeside with the epic cliff-top site of Dunnottar Castle. For almost 150 years, the British royal family have travelled to the River Dee for their holidays. With almost unlimited cash and resources, why do they always come here? We think there’s an easy answer. This area encapsulates everything everyone loves about Scotland. You find grand castles enclosed by pine forests. You look up at the highest plateau in Britain in the Cairngorms National Park. And there’s enough nearby distilleries to satisfy any royal event. So, who wouldn’t want to escape to the fresh air of this location? On this tour, we combine her Majesty’s favourite holiday spot with a trip to Dunnottar Castle, one of the most historically important and visually arresting sights in Scotland. Hop aboard this tour, see an epic castle, and discover whether you have the same taste as the royals.

Although most famous for its castles, Scotland has an interesting culinary heritage. Get a true taste of the country during a full-day tour that visits the Glen Garioch Whiskey Distillery and three major historical attractions. Letting someone else drive means you’ll have more time to focus on northern Scotland’s stunning scenery and can skip worrying about getting lost on rural roads.

This fantastic tour from any Scottish location to the Macallan distillery is designed for Macallan fans and whisky enthusiasts. The only Macallan specific tour available daily. Have lunch in the best Whisky hotel in Speyside - the Dowans hotel. Visit Glenfiddich distillery to compare tasting notes and see their fantastic distillery.

This tour introduces you to mountain biking and the Aberdeenshire landscape. We set-up a full suspension mountain bike for you and teach you some simple techniques so you can go anywhere off road. We ride the off-road trails around the estate learn about its history, the landscape and the fauna and flora. You will ride past the mansion house, through the northwest gate, and on up to the stone-age hill fort.

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield. You try to take your best photo as you pass by Scotland’s famous mountains and castles. And you lick your lips as you drink in the spirit of Scottish whisky in Dufftown, ‘the Whisky Capital of the World’. What’s more, you get as close as possible to the legendary Loch Ness Monster on an optional boat trip. So, take this trip and enjoy the best of Scotland in a day.

Whisky distilleries abound in Scotland and deciding where to go can be tricky, while driving between distilleries takes tastings off the table. That’s not a problem on this intimate small-group tour, as your driver-guide transports you to two specially selected distilleries in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. There, learn about the history and production of whisky, before sampling for yourself.

The Garden is committed to plant conservation, research and education for people of all ages, with more than 80,000 visitors coming to enjoy every year. The Garden is laid out by a series of global habitat themes, from Scottish landscapes, to Australian or Chinese woodland glades which you can travel through in an hour or two. There are plants of interest every month of the year with something of interest for all ages, while the restful setting benefits the visitor as a wellbeing walk that takes you some place else.

The Gordon Highlanders Museum is a 5-star Visit Scotland attraction and tells the compelling and dramatic 200 year story of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to the modern day, using spectacular displays, film and the passion and knowledge of our guides. Following in the footsteps of serving soldiers, the museum takes you on an eye-opening journey through the history of “the Finest Regiment in the World“ (Sir Winston Churchill, 1900), with a story spanning 200 years of world history which includes 19 Victoria Crosses with 11 on display! With a fabulous Tea Room serving cakes, sandwiches, panini's, hot and cold drinks as well as a fully stocked Gift shop and FREE parking on site, a day out at the award-winning Gordon Highlanders Museum is a must when in the North East of Scotland.

+++ MEET JOHNNIE WALKER! +++ Visit three of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries to find the secrets behind the world's most popular whisky. Distillery tour and tasting paid for. The only tour that takes you to the hidden sources of the world famous Jonnie Walker whisky. Single malt whisky from each distillery we will visit has been included in the famous Johnnie Walker blends over the past 100 years. A must for all whisky fans to find out about the history, the people and the single malt whisky behind Johnnie Walker. Each of these distilleries have been selected for one or more of the following: Johnnie Walker Blue, Green, Black and Red. Private tour!

The first tour to take you to three top distilleries in one day! +Bespoke pickup+ Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland has to offer. This Whisky Trifecta tour - Macallan, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet. Macallan The jewel in the crown of Speyside. Not to be missed. Macallan is the most sought-after whisky for whisky collectors, here you'll find a huge range of Macallan Scotch whisky to buy and also take part in the fantastic three pillars tour. Glenfiddich Visit the family owned distillery to see what a truly world class family run business can achieve. Glenfiddich is the world's best-selling single-malt whisky and also the most awarded at the International Spirits Challenge. Glenlivet The tour and tasting at Glenlivet takes you back in time to how whisky was first made in Speyside. Covid precautions and government guidance adhered to.

Whether you are a whisky aficionado or a complete novice, this Whisky Trail has something for everyone. You will be picked up from where you are staying and transported in comfort, safety, and style to Speyside. This is a private tour and only your group will participate. If you book between April and October you will visit the big three Speyside distilleries, namely The Macallan, Glenlivet, and Glenfiddich. The agenda is flexible so depending on whether you have chosen to book a tour at one of the distilleries, we will agree the timing for your day before setting off together. At the end of the Whisky Trail, we will head back to your starting point or another location by prior arrangement. Travel time from central Scotland is 3.5 hours in each direction, whereas Inverness lies around 1.5 hours drive away from the Speyside area. PLEASE NOTE: due to COVID19 restrictions, Distilleries may open and close at short notice, and may also only offer limited tour and tasting options.

This is an intermediate level tour through the Glen Tanar Estate. You'll be introduced to the joys of mountain biking on the estate trails and tracks in the glens and moors along Deeside. Your guide will give you tips on riding all the way and manage the effort so you have the mini-adventure that suits you.

Discover Aberdeen’s dark history and hidden secrets in on this action-packed self-guided walking tour. It’s a great way to discover stories that are usually missed off traditional historical walking tours, such as tales of insurrection, and piracy. The tour is accessed from an app, so you can choose a time that suits you and explore at your own pace. Pass by many top city sights, including Mercat Cross, Aberdeen Harbour, and Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

***** Bespoke pickup and drop off ***** Take a whiskywheels.scot tour through Scotland’s rich whisky history by tasting and learning about the ‘water of life’ on a four-day tour from the pickup location of your choice. Explore the beauty of our country first-hand as we travel past Loch Lomond up to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland. Then down the west coast to Islay. • We visit all of Islay’s whisky distilleries. • Full standard whisky tours at Oban, Lagavulin, Kilchoman and Bowmore. • Tutored tastings at Ardbeg and Clydeside distilleries. • Stops to gift shops and whisky tastes at Laphroaig, Bruichladdich and Ardnahoe. (Also, Caol Isla. Currently under construction) • Lunch at the Drovers Inn, Ardbeg restaurant and Port Charlotte hotel. • Return ferry to Islay is included. • Free time each evening. We can recommend places to eat. On our route back to your drop off, we stop at the world-renowned Loch Fyne whisky shop and to Clydeside, the Glasgow city distillery.

Get more out of your time in Dundee by going on an action-packed Highland adventure. Avoid the stress of figuring out public transport by having a private driver for the day. You’ll save time researching highlights and instead have a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Travel with ease through the Scottish countryside, visit Dunkeld, go for a tasting at a whisky distillery, and walk in the forests to picturesque waterfalls. As it's a private tour, you can customize your day based on your preferences.

Union Street is the main artery to the center of Aberdeen, a top shopping destination, and an area with a fascinating history. Discover more by opting for a self-guided audio tour. Benefit from the flexibility of being able to choose your start time, and stop for breaks whenever you like. Conveniently, the app plays audio at exactly the right time using smartphone GPS, and has offline access too. It’s a great way to tick off multiple top attractions, such as Gilcomston Church, St. Nicholas Cemetery, and Mercat Cross.

This is a private tour for your group only. Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer and we will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting, chosen from the tour details section below. A suggested itinerary could be: • Old Aberdeen - See fascinating medieval history • Dunnottar Castle - one of the worlds most iconic castles, • Crathes Castle - a 16th century castle on Deeside with amazing gardens • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - the famous malt from the grounds of Balmoral Castle You can choose your own itinerary. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments. Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Airport, Train Station or Cruise Ship

Venture outside of Dundee and into the countryside with this half-day private tour. Visit Glamis Castle and see several historic ships including the RRS Discovery that brought Shackleton to the Antarctic in 1901. Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery in the Royal Angus countryside while your guide does the driving.

++ The Big Whisky Tasting Tour ++ + Four stops from a choice of eight + +12 or more whiskies to taste+ +Bespoke pickup+ Only tasting tour of it's kind leaving from your pickup location. Visit four Scottish distilleries for a whisky tasting in one day. Usually three whiskies at each location. Samples can be taken home. The tour for the whisky lover! We will provide an itinerary, however, let us know if you have any must taste whiskies! Four distillery visits and tasting sessions from the following: Whisky tasting distilleries: Deanston, Tullibardine, Glenturret, Aberfeldy Auchentoshan, Clydeside, Glenkinchie, Holyrood Visit more distilleries, have an expert lead tasting, take photos and have a look round each visitor centre or shop. All tasting sessions paid for. Three whiskies at each distillery. (please note - we may have to substitute distilleries due to Christmas period opening hours. Contact for details for booking between 1/11-10/01)

Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting and historical areas of Aberdeen, chosen from some of the attractions listed, whilst providing photography instruction throughout, from an award winning professional photographer. We will show you how to get most out of your camera and take wonderful memories. A traditional lunch and or a photograph editing session can also be incorporated in to your tour. Please ask for details and costs, should you wish to add these items. Suitable for all levels of photographer. Non photography partners more than welcome. Tours can be tailored to suit. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

This is a private tour for your group only. Scotland has many treasures to offer and a lot of them are in Aberdeenshire. We will take you on a private tour to areas that are as stunning as they are interesting. You will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out, whether that be to ancient castles, a distillery or to see Highland Cows. Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch. Pick up and drop off is from your Hotel, Train Station, Airport or Cruise Ship. Minimum passengers: one. Maximum passengers: four. Tours available seven days a week, subject to availability. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.