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15 Castle and Whisky Day Trips in Scotland Worth the Pour

36 tours  ·  from $70 a head

The 15 best castle and whisky day trips in Scotland you can book now, with what each costs, how long it pours and who it suits. Start at number one and work down.

Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - From Stirling into the Trossachs
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

1.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with a local driver-guide, visiting Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. You will hear Scottish history, walk to a Highland viewpoint, and sample whisky. Groups average 12 people, with a maximum of 16. Castle and distillery admission cost extra.

“Wonderful small group tour with a very friendly witty knowledgeable guide Angela who kept us entertained engaged and informed”

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - Queen’s View gives you the classic Highland outlook
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

2.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Travel from Edinburgh through Highland forests, lochs, villages, Stirling, the Kelpies, and Blair Athol Distillery in Spanish. Guides such as Jonny, Javi, and Ruth lead groups of up to eight, mixing short walks, local stories, viewpoints, and free time. Lunch is not included, and Stirling Castle is viewed from outside.

“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”

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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour - Clydeside Distillery and Glasgow’s whisky story
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From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

3.From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Spend 10 hours traveling from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, and Stirling with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Clydeside Distillery, pause by the loch for lunch, explore Stirling Castle, and hear stories of William Wallace. Whisky and attraction admission cost extra.

“Our driver, Sergio, was friendly, engaging, knowledgable and entertained us with did-bits of local Scottish history throughout the trip. It was a full day but went by fast and was well worth it. I'd highly recommend this day trip!”

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Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle and the old royal capital
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Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

4.Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Spend a full day with a driver-guide such as Iain, Angela, Keith, or Andy, traveling by Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery. You can choose a castle visit or Old Stirling, a boat trip or a short viewpoint walk, then finish with whisky tasting. Castle and distillery fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“The guide, driver, story teller Neil was just fantastic. Had a fantastic humor and great knowledge about Scotland he was sharing in a very interesting way.”

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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh for the River Clyde
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Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

5.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend about 10 hours touring from central Edinburgh to the Clydeside Distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in a small air-conditioned minivan. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Paul, Jaime, Dave, Steve B, or Nestor, provides history and stories along the way. Castle and distillery admissions cost extra.

“This was a great tour. An unplanned photo stop at the Kelpies was nice. Enough time at whiskey distillery and Loch Lomond where we had lunch and a lovely walk to the loch.”

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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs on foot
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Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

6.Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Spend about nine and a half hours with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Perry, Pete, or Aila, visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Glengoyne Distillery, and the Kelpies. Expect short walks, castle and whisky admission fees extra, a compact minibus, and a full day of Scottish history, scenery, and folklore.

“Perry was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable and friendly about the areas we visited, always adding content to make this visit even more memorable. Even though we did visit several sites, I never felt rushed or unable to participate as much as I wanted to.”

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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery - Local Private Tour - Loch Fleet for seals and coastal scenery
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Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

7.Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours on a private Highland outing from Inverness, visiting Dunrobin Castle and its falconry display, Carn Liath Broch, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie. Guides such as Stuart, Robbie, Drew, Craig, and Bill add local stories, whisky advice, and scenic detours. Castle admission, lunch, and tastings cost extra.

“Bill had a weather of knowledge about the history of the castle and its place in Scottish history. Was also knowledgeable in leading the tour group in the art of whiskey tasting.”

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Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish - The road to Fife adds history and scenery
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Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish

8.Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 11 hours · from $70Best value

Spend 11 hours touring Stirling Castle, St Andrews, the Old Course, and Kingsbarns Distillery from Edinburgh with a Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Juan Manuel bring Scottish history to life, but the schedule is tight. Castle and distillery admissions, lunch, and hotel transfers cost extra.

“El guía , Juan Manuel , todo un profesional , buenísimo”

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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow - Stirling Castle and Scotland’s royal story
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

9.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Glasgow by air-conditioned minibus to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Balmaha, and Glengoyne Distillery. Guides such as James, Jim, Calum, and Jenny lead the day with Scottish history, Highland stories, a short lakeside walk, and whisky tasting. The tour runs about seven hours and includes up to 16 people, but admission fees are extra.

“Jim was a fantastic host, answering every question along the way in the extremely clean, comfy, spacious, up to date van. The activity tickets aren't included in the price -- which is stated in the description, but it's good to remember. The van has phone charger ports but they're USB-C, not USB, so bring an adapter or appropriate cord if needed. Felt like we had enough time everywhere but didn't waste time lingering, and every destination was well worth it. Almost worth it for the transport alone after seeing some of the roads and traffic!”

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Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour - Stirling Castle: royal rooms and national stories
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Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour

10.Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · from $108

Spend 9.5 hours with a small group of up to eight, visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Glengoyne Distillery, and the Kelpies. Guides such as Laura, Owen, James, Craig, and Cal bring Scottish history and local stories to life. Expect a short, sometimes steep walk, castle and whisky fees extra, and no lunch included.

“Our guide Laura was wonderful! My partner and I had an amazing time on this tour, Laura was helpful, friendly and provided much enthusiasm about the history of Scotland which we enjoyed. An overall great introduction to Scotland and managed to see a lot in one day.”

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Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle - Balblair and the single-distillery question
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Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

11.Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $232

From Invergordon, you’ll cross Struie Hill, taste whisky at Balblair or a similar distillery, explore Dornoch, and visit Dunrobin Castle and its falconry display. Guides such as Mike, June, Mo, and Eleanor are known for lively local stories. Expect six to eight hours, a ship-friendly schedule, and one included distillery visit.

“Our tour was amazing. We did so much in so little time and never felt rushed. I highly recommend. Tour guide was amazing”

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Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour - Stirling Castle and Scotland’s royal power
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Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour

12.Glasgow: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk, and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $108

Travel from Glasgow in a small group of up to eight with guides such as James, Calum, Andrew, Derek, Owen, or Laura. Visit Stirling Castle, take a short Highland walk at Loch Lomond, and tour Glengoyne Distillery. Entry fees and lunch are extra, but transport, guiding, and the scenic walk are included.

“Owen was very accommodating and provided great insight throughout the trip. He was very knowledgeable and helped with assisting my mother who was suffering a leg injury. The entire day was more than worth it and we all enjoyed.”

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour - Two hours at Dunrobin Castle
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Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

13.Invergordon Cruise Excursion – Castle ,Whisky and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $212

Travel north from Invergordon with a kilted local guide such as George, Alastair, Sara, or Tom. You’ll visit Struie viewpoint, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Balblair Distillery in about seven hours. The small group format, port pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, and flexible stops make this a strong shore excursion, though entrance fees are extra.

“We had Sara as our tour person and she was amazing. She gave us a lot of local info on all the places we visit. She also took us to some of the most scenic place. She was friendly and very knowledgeable of everything. She suggested Balblair distillery tour instead of other, which we ended up liking it so much more. The castle was nice, we didn’t have that much time for the castle, but the falcon show was amazing. Love it! Overall, I would recommended this tour company highly and Sara. We had a lovely time.”

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The Highlands, Whisky and Castles Private Day Tour in a Premium Minivan - Whisky at Glenturret Distillery
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The Highlands, Whisky and Castles Private Day Tour in a Premium Minivan

14.The Highlands, Whisky and Castles Private Day Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $343

Travel from Edinburgh in a private premium minivan with a guide such as Jim or Alexander. See the Three Bridges, visit Glenturret Distillery, pause at the Scottish Crannog Centre, eat lunch in Kenmore, visit Rob Roy’s grave, explore Doune Castle, and see the Kelpies. WiFi and bottled water are included.

“Jim was very knowledgeable about Scottish history. Even knew alot about our American hisory. We enjoyed the whole experience very much and already want to come back to visit Scotland again. Beautiful Country!”

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Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour - The bus time is part of the experience
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Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour

15.Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

From Invergordon, you’ll visit Cawdor Castle, Bronze Age Clava Cairns, Loch Ness at Dores Beach, Inverness, and Glen Ord Distillery. Guides such as Fiona, Willie, and Marita lead the day in English. The $92 price covers transport and commentary, but meals and attraction entry, including whisky tasting, cost extra.

“Guide Marita was very nice indeed. Highly recommend this as an independent shore excursion. Nice and easy. You are greeted where you disembark the cruise ship and are returned on time mindful for your departure. Cawdor Castle is lived in for part of the year and hence was beautifully decked out interiorly.”

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Newly reviewed: Castle and Whisky Day Trips in Scotland

★ 5.0North Whisky Tour: To Highland Malt Whisky Trail +Dunrobin Castle3 reviews
★ 5.0Invergordon Cruise Ship Tour Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, Distillery3 reviews
★ 5.0Luxury/Private Day Tour Glasgow to Stirling/Falkirk/Distillery7 reviews
★ 5.0Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Glasgow6 reviews
★ 5.0Whisky Tour & Stirling Castle2 reviews
★ 4.0Scottish Whisky and Castles small group tours from Edinburgh5 reviews
★ 5.0Stirling Distillery and Saint Andrews Italian Tour GuideFrom $805 reviews
★ 5.0Scottish Castles & Whisky Tour3 reviews
★ 4.5Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh5 reviews
★ 5.0Central Highlands lochs Stirling Whisky private driving6 reviews
★ 5.0Castles, Coastline and Whisky Tasting Tour with AdmissionFrom $1662 reviews
★ 5.0Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour4 reviews
★ 5.0Shore excursion from Invergordon – Castles, Scenery & Whisky3 reviews
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