Northeast Scotland Tours

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. 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 have a fantastic whisky tasting. Lunch bookings can be requested here 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. All admissions are subject to availability. In the event of a sold out experience or cancellation by our suppliers, we replace with like for like experiences.

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.

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry. Edinburgh Whisky Tour: 1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a Scottish single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best of the six distilleries in the Lowland region. 2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form. 3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour. Taste your way through our beautiful city while learning the history and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who know their whisky. Our Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.

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 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.

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.

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.

Dundee experienced rapid growth during the Industrial Revolution because of its textile industry—and in particular jute cloth production. A trip to Verdant Works will help you to understand the history of Dundee’s textile trade, and hear fascinating tales of the mill workers. You won’t have to waste time in long lines at the entrance, as admission tickets are provided. Explore a stunningly refurbished Mill building, see machines at work, watch films, and enjoy interactive displays too.

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.

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.

- 1 ticket allows up to 15 people! - Over 100 Destinations & Challenges - Can Win a £500 Gift Card* - Avoid Crowds, Kid Friendly, Hidden Gems - Start & Finish anytime, then 24hr access (1 device) - 100% Free Cancellation Our Aberdeenshire themed scavenger hunt is a truly innovative way to travel and explore. Simple to use, great fun, and the best way to discover places and experiences you may never find alone. Take the stress out of planning your day trip with this perfect blend of challenge, fun and learning. Utilising seamless GPS technology, you choose where you begin, decide your route, take breaks, and when and where you finish. With hundreds of destinations and challenges displayed on your screen, you can attempt to visit them all (earning points and prizes) or simply enjoy the journey at your own pace. Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Make your day out an adventure! *T&Cs

From bodysnatching and beheadings to witchcraft and whippings, we share real life stories of crime and punishment from the last 500 years on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Along the way you’ll see major Aberdeen landmarks, from Marischal College to the Mercat Cross, and learn how they were witness to darkest chapters in the city’s history. Scot Free Tours sheds a light on the baffling and often unjust laws of the last five centuries – and reveals that past is not as far away as we think. Thousands of people have loved our 5-star rated live tours and now you can experience them with freedom of an audio guide! The tour plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let us guide you around Aberdeen. The total walking distance is 3km and takes about 45 minutes without stopping, but you can pause anytime!

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.

Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen.  Beginning from the Mercat Cross, you'll weave your way through hundreds of years of history while discovering the stories of piracy, slavery, and insurrection that the city hides in plain sight.  Hear about "Indian Pete" and his efforts to banish child slavery.  The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. It does not need a network connection to work. If you've got an hour and want to see some of the grisly and gloomy corners that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!  

Dundee: coolest city in Scotland or sink of humanity? On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you decide for yourself as I take you beyond Dundee's main tourist attractions. During the tour, you'll encounter a heroic pigeon, James Bond's grandfather and the world's worst poet. You'll learn why Winston Churchill vowed never to return here and how to survive when in the Arctic. The tour is perfect for first-time visitors to Dundee as well as those who want to learn more about their city - such as by finding out how Dundee came to own the largest cut emerald in existence. This audio tour takes you on a 3km walk around the many sights of Dundee, as well as the hidden corners. It takes just over an hour without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Stonehaven is not just a pretty little seaside town. Thanks to its fireball festival and its proximity to one of Scotland's most iconic castles, photos of Stonehaven have been beamed all over the world. Our tour tells you the stories behind these images - and if that wasn't enough we have tales of mutiny, the Titanic and the Scottish Crown Jewels. This tour is perfect if you are on your way to Dunnottar Castle and want to see something of the town first. If you are staying in Stonehaven it is a great way to get your bearings and see some of the hidden nooks, carvings and art you would otherwise have missed. This audio tour takes you on a 4km walk around Stonehaven and up to the nearby War Memorial. It takes around 80 minutes without stopping but you can pause the tour whenever you choose. The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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.

Take a private 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 as we travel past Loch Lomond up to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland. Then down the west coast to Islay. Two days and nights on Islay and on the fourth day we return via Inveraray and Glasgow. Inclusions • Accommodation included for 3 nights • Stop at 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 and Caol Isla. • Stops for lunch at the Drovers Inn, Ardbeg restaurant and Port Charlotte hotel. • Return ferry to Islay is included. Exclusions • All food apart from breakfast • Whisky out-with what is provided on the included distillery tours or tastings

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 and you will learn about the attractions and their history and have a great day out Tours can include – Iconic Castle(s), Distilleries, Historical Areas, Stunning Scenery (examples listed from which we choose a route), Optional Lunch. Our example itinerary includes - Old Aberdeen - A step back in time to see amazing ancient buildings including St Machars Cathedral and Kings College. - Dunnottar Castle- One of the worlds most iconic castles impregnably built on a sheer headland. - Drum Castle - A stunning 13th Century Castle dating back to Robert The Bruce. - Crathes Castle - A 16th Century masterpiece on Royal Deeside. Minimum passengers: one. Maximum passengers: four. Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

+++ 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!

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.

Enjoy a very interesting full day private tour from Dundee visiting many of the film locations used in the OUTLANDER TV series. If you are not familiar with this TV series, you should not be put off by this as the venues we visit are some of the best in Scotland and this makes for a very interesting and fun day. Tour is approximately 8-9 hours in duration, and suitable for 1-8 persons. Highlights include; a visit to the historic village of Falkland, the historic village of Culross and 17th Century Palace (Cranesmuir), Deanston Distillery (Wine Warehouse, Le Harve) and Doune Castle (Castle Leoch).  You will also see Stirling Castle and the Wallace monument as we pass by, visit Drummond Castle Gardens (Palace of Versailles) etc.

++ 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)

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.