Highlands Whisky Trail Sample Tour
At a glance...
Day 1- Arrive, Edinburgh (EDI). Transfer to Macleod House, Aberdeen. Golf at Trump International Aberdeen.
Day 2- Golf, Royal Aberdeen (Balgownie). Glen Garioch Distillery. Overnight, Macleod House.
Day 3- Golf, Nairn. Overnight, Ness Walk.
Day 4- Golf, Castle Stuart. Glen Ord Distillery. Overnight, Ness Walk.
Day 5- Golf, Boat of Garten. Overnight, Ness Walk
Day 6- Golf, Royal Dornoch. Glenmorangie Distillery. Overnight, Ness Walk.
Day 7-Transfer to Edinburgh via Glencoe Valley & Fort William Distillery. Depart.
Royal Dornoch, Championship (#13 in World)
Castle Stuart (#55 in World)
Royal Aberdeen, Balgownie (#63 in World)
Trump International Aberdeen (#66 in World)
4* – Sandman Signiature & Kingsmills
5* –Macleod House (Trump estate) & Ness Walk
Other notables:
The Marcliffe (5*, Aberdeenshire)
The Old Manse (Private luxury accomodation on the banks of Loch Ness)
- Best Bar–The Malt Room- A cosy and friendly bar in Inverness with a fantastic selectioin of Single malt whisky.
- Best Distillery- Singleton Distillery at Glen Ord- Match your whisky with delicious Scottish canapés. Guided tours and tutored tastings available
- Best Restaurant– The Cock and Bull– Honest Scottish food in a cosy setting. Included in the Micehlin Guide since 2005.
- Best Taste of History– Urquhart Castle. Discover 1,000 years of drama, experience a glimpse of medieval life and enjoy stunning views over Loch Ness from the ruins of the greatest castle in the Highlands
- Wildcard– A ride on “The Jacobite”. This scenic train journey takes you from Fort William to Mallaig and back over the Glenfinnan viaduct. You might recognise the train and scenery from the Harry Potter films, it’s one of the most breathtaking train journeys in the world.
Recommended transport- Driver guide.
This itinerary really requires a driver guide. Some of the rural roads aren’t the easiest to navigate and you’ll be drinking too much whisky to drive yourselves! You’ll have the driver for maximum 11 hours a day in accordance to UK law.
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Trip Itinerary
This Scottish golfing adventure takes you up into the rural Highlands to play some of Scotlands best golf courses. Get an excellent insight into the history of Whisky production and hows it's ingrained itself into local culture. You might have the chance to sample a dram or two as well... Remember, this itinerary serves just as an example of what your golf vacation to The Highlands could look like. Every aspect can be tailored to your liking- whether thats more golf, more whisky or more sightseeing. Speak to a golf travel expert today to begin planning your dream itinerary.
Meet & greet at Edinburgh Airport. Drive 2.5hrs north and check in to Macleod House, an a historic Scottish mansion turned 5* hotel. Play an afternoon round at Trump International Aberdeen, an absolutely stunning course with the most drmatic sand dunes on the east coast. Dinner at Macleod House and enjoy the use of its private whisky bar .
The Balgownie course at Royal Aberdeen has one of the most spectacular opening stretches of holes in Scotland, earning it a place on the world top100 courses list. It’s the 8th oldest golf club in the world which still holds its traditions strong; a unique and memorable day for first timers and long timers alike. After golf visit Glen Garioch distillery for a tour and tutored whisky tasting before heading back to Macleod House. Enjoy dinner at The Cock and Bull, the only Aberdeenshire restaurant featured in the Michellin guide, and just 5 minutes from your hotel. Overnight, Macleod House.
This morning take a 2.5 hour drive further north into the Highalnds to play at Nairn. This beauty of a links held the 2021 British Amateur Championship, when the winds up it certainly isn’t for the faint hearted! It may be overshadowed by its famous highland neighbours topping the charts in the golf magazine top100 lists but Nairn really is a top class venue worth visiting on its own. After golf head into Inverness to your hotel, Ness Walk. This converted, grade B listed building has been unified with modern design, somehow providing an oasis of seclusion in the heart of the vibrant city of Inverness. Dinner at the hotel restaurant “Torish”, a fine Scottish dining experience. Inverness city centre is easily accessible by foot or taxi should you wish to extend the evening.
Pricing
This is just an example itinerary; we do not sell “off the shelf” packages. All of the golf trips we plan for our customers are bespoke, and so are the prices. Price depends on the dates you travel, party size, hotel rooms, transport choices, itinerary complexity and so on.
It’s no secret that booking through a tour operator like ourselves is more expensive than booking the golf trip by yourself . We’ve added links to all hotels and golf courses in the “at a glance” section if this is what you’re looking to do.
If however you’d rather leave the admin of 20 or 30 separate bookings to the experts and receive round the clock support and advice from a passionate, local golfer, then look no further. We’re confident in the level of service we provide to every customer and are proud to offer fair prices when compared to our competitors.
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