Are you a Food lover? Whisky lover? Hiker (any level!) and craving the real taste of luxury Scotland? Then this is the tour for you.
Embark on this authentic, journey through Speyside and the Cairngorms National Park, blending hiking with sustainable food experiences. Master local flavours in fun, exclusive culinary classes, enjoy legendary Speyside Whisky Distillery tours and delicious tastings in the very heart of Scotch country.
And to keep things nice and relaxed this luxury tour includes just two accommodation bases meaning less ‘suitcase shuffle’ and more time to enjoy!
Begin your adventure in Dunkeld before venturing to a private Highland estate for an authentic wild picnic inside a secluded bothy with panoramic views. After lunch, browse in Scotland’s “Harrods of the North,” for fine cashmere, spirits and more before arriving in your highland home from home within the Cairngorms National Park.
Overnight: Cairngorms National Park
Immerse yourself in Scotch Whisky – Scotland’s national drink, as you tour two world-renowned Speyside malt Whisky distilleries, refining your palate with expert-led tastings. Choose from GlenAllachie, Glenfiddich, Balvennie, Glenfarclas or Cardhu, or select your favourites. At the Speyside Cooperage, you’ll witness the incredible skill of master craftsmen seeing first-hand how fire and oak shapes the character of Scotch.
Overnight: The Cairngorms National Park
Connect with the Scottish landscape on a guided hill hike to meet and feed the UK’s only free-ranging reindeer herd. The afternoon is yours to define from a full selection of outdoor activities. Will you choose the adrenaline of quad trekking, to get accurate when axe throwing or find serenity while trout fishing or walking by a quiet loch? Your day, your way.
Overnight Cairngorms National Park
Whisky & Food Pairing Experience (Private)
Living in a beautiful Cairngorms glen awaiting your arrival is your host, internationally acclaimed writer, broadcaster and cook, Ghillie Basan. Relax as you’re guided in preparing local ingredients using techniques and amalgamating flavours based on Ghillie’s life of travel. The delicious lunch you’ve made is complimented by Speyside whiskies as part of a super insightful, authentic and unique flavour pairing journey that’s sure to live long in your memory.
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Cheesemaking & Chocolate – Master the Craft, Savour the Result (Private)
Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the artisan craft of Kristen Allan’s signature fresh cheeses. You’ll leave with the confidence to replicate the recipes back home. Lunch features the cheeses you’ve created before heading to the Highland Chocolatier to enjoy a delicious multi-award-winning chocolate tasting in Iain Burnett’s brand home.
(If you’d prefer to do both the Whisky Food Safari and the Cheesemaking & Chocolate experiences, just add on an extra day to your tour).
Highland Perthshire (Overnight)
Sharpen your culinary skills during a fun cooking masterclass in a highland kitchen. You’ll learn to celebrate Scotland’s larder, transforming seasonal produce into delicious dishes under the expert guidance of your chef. With your appetite satisfied and the new techniques mastered, you can relax after another memorable day.
Highland Perthshire (Overnight)
In today’s hike through Highland Perthshire, you can choose between sheltered forest paths, a more strenuous mountain or something in between! Depending on time there may be the chance to explore the historic grounds of Scone Palace, the ancient crowning place of Scottish Kings.
Return to your starting point, a location of your choice or continue your Scotland journey by adding one or more of our suggested tour itineraries. Bespoke tours can also be created.
