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Discover World-Class Whisky & Stunning Scenery

A self-drive whisky tour around Scotland’s world-renowned distilleries is so much more than whisky – you will travel through breathtaking scenery, alongside spectacular coastline, and past some of the country’s most celebrated historical landmarks. Indulge in unforgettable flavours as you sample exceptional single malts in the most incredible of locations.

The holiday suggestions on our website are examples of the amazing trips we can offer, which are created uniquely for you by our award-winning specialists. Think of the itineraries below as inspiration for your specialised tailor-made escape. These can be customised to suit your preferences and individual requirements. Our packages include hand-picked accommodation, a personalised information pack, and 24-hour support from our dedicated team.

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Highlands & Islands Malt Whisky Trail
£1150
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Speyside Malt Whisky Trail
£685
Self-Drive Holidays
4 Nights
Islay & The West Coast Whisky Tour
£1395
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Talisker Whisky Distillery, Skye
The Cuillin Mountains, Isle of Skye
A wee dram of Scotch whisky
The Three Sisters, Glencoe
Glenlivet distillery
Lochan-na-h-Achlaise, Rannoch Moor
Colourful Victoria Street in Edinburgh
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Portree, Isle of Skye
Dunvegan Castle
Strathisla Distillery

Highlands & Islands Malt Whisky Trail

From £1150pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • The Malt Whisky Trail including visits to Glenfiddich & the Macallan Distilleries
  • Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • The magical Isle of Skye & Talisker Distillery
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Glenlivet distillery
Whisky distillery
The River Spey near Aberlour
The Gatehouse to Ballindalloch Castle
Speyside Cooperage
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Speyside Cooperage
Ballindalloch Distillery
Cardhu Distillery
Highland Cow on the Glenlivet Estate

Speyside Malt Whisky Trail

From £685pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 4 Nights
  • Tour the famous Malt Whisky Trail including Glenfiddich and Macallan distilleries
  • Dewars World of Whisky & Edradour Distillery in Pitlochry
  • Explore mountains and lochs in one of Scotland's most picturesque regions
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Laphroaig Distillery, Islay
Road sign on Islay with Paps of Jura in background
Ardbeg Distillery, Islay
Our client Joseph Gareau touring Bunnahabhain Distillery, Islay
Katia from Absolute Escapes at Kilchoman Distillery in Islay
The picturesque village of Portnahaven, Islay
Clydeside Distillery, Glasgow
Machir Bay, Islay
Scott from Absolute Escapes at Bunnahabhain Distillery, Islay
View from ferry travelling from Islay to Kennacraig
Machrihanish Bay, Kintyre

Islay & The West Coast Whisky Tour

From £1395pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Visit world-famous whisky distilleries on Islay, including Ardbeg, Laphroaig, and Bowmore
  • Explore Campbeltown, Scotland’s smallest whisky region, nestled in the picturesque Kintyre Peninsula
  • Visit the spectacular and remote Isle of Jura, home to Jura Distillery
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