Relax and enjoy Scotland’s splendour with Rabbie’s Tours. The Scottish Highlands and Islands are Europe’s last great wilderness so why not escape with Rabbie’s personalised small group tours. Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers mean you can discover the real Scotland, get off the beaten track and onto the back roads that other tours cannot manage.Your educated driver/guide is there for you, dedicated to making your visit to Scotland memorable and enjoyable whatever your requests.
Full Day Tour – Ref: SCO-ABPU-WHIS-1S
Sample the best drams of Scotland’s premier whisky region on this tour of the Speyside Whisky Trail.
Whether you’re a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you’re bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside.
Home to around 50% of all Scottish whisky distilleries, there’s almost too much to see and drink. So on this whisky tour, we help you get the most out of the region by taking you to a distinct distillery. It’s a chance to learn about the incredible history, process, and flavours of Scotland’s national drink.
ITINERARY:
You leave Aberdeen in the morning and arrive in Royal Deeside, one of the favourite holiday locations of the British Royal Family. At the Cambus O’May forest, you can walk in the woods and re-energise in the pristine environment that makes this area such a draw for Queens, Princes, and Rabbie’s customers.
Invigorated by the walk, you head deeper into the national park, as you travel past Cockbridge and Tomintoul. This legendary stretch of road regularly sees the first of the snowy winter weather and crosses the mountain pass known locally as the Lecht. You’ll have plenty of time for photo opportunities on this unforgettable route.
Then you delve into the home of whisky, the Speyside region. Here, you stop at the Speyside Cooperage* where you get to know the history of Scotland’s oak casks. Next, you head to one of the Speyside towns for lunch before you visit Cardhu** distillery.
This is the first distillery pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming. Today, Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label.
You leave Cardhu full of appreciation for whisky and arrive in Aberdeen in the early evening. It’s now up to you whether you continue the whisky tasting into the night.
Inclusions – Transportation by top of the range minicoaches for a more personal service. Forced air ventilation as standard.
Services of a professional Rabbie’s driver/guide.
Tour of Speyside Cooperage
Flavour Journey tour and tasting at Cardhu Distillery
*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.
*Please note, for departures from 1st April 2024, the tour will not include a walk at Cambus O’May forest, but will include a visit and optional tasting at the Whisky Castle, Tomintoul.
DEPARTURE POINT:
Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA .
Departures every FRIDAY Only at 08:45 – 19:00 approx.
There will be no tour departures on any of the following dates:
25-26 & 01/01/
