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This Highland Whisky day tour from Inverness is the perfect opportunity to experience Scotland’s most famous product, the water of life! Today we are visiting four of our favourite Highland whisky distilleries that are in the remote and beautiful far north of Scotland.
Departing from Inverness this tour not only takes in these stunning Highland distilleries, but also some beautiful scenery and historic locations along the road.
Your driver and private tour guide will explain the story of these places with stories and folklore as you travel between whisky distilleries.
The Highland and Island whisky region is home to 47 whisky distilleries. The choices are endless for distillery tours, tastings and of course to pick up your new favourite distillery exclusive bottling (or two)!
Each tour we operate is customisable to your interests. Below is a suggested itinerary but if you have a particular Speyside whisky distillery that you want to visit please ask!
This bespoke luxury private tour of Scotland is hosted by your knowledgable, friendly local tour guide. We'll tell you the history, folklore and stories, really bringing the places and landscapes to life! We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
All our tours are conducted in luxury Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans, with great personal space, sumptuous leather seats, A/C and panoramic windows.
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
Clynelish
Clynelish is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Brora in Sutherland. The distillery was founded in 1819 and is one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. As such is known as ’the highland home of Johnnie Walker’ but it also has its own single malts that are available in various ages, the most popular being 14 years old. Clynelish is known for its waxy, fruity, and slightly smoky whisky.
The distillery has a long and rich history, and has been through many changes over the years, having recently been completely renovated. One thing that has remained constant is the distillery’s commitment to producing high-quality whisky.
It’s remote location means it is off the tourist trail, however we believe it is a hidden gem in the Scotch Whisky world.
Glenmorangie
On the banks of the Dornoch Firth lies Glenmorangie Distillery, arguably Scotland’s best selling malt producer, making some 10 million bottles per year. Glenmorangie dates back to the 18th century when a brewery was built on the site of the Morangie farm. In 1843 that the distillery was established by David Sutherland, the renovation was done on a shoestring budget and two second hand gin stills were purchased.
The distillery was sold to Leith-based blender MacDonald and Muir in 1918 and the family retained ownership of the company until 2004 when it was sold to the French drinks and fashion conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton for £300 million. The ‘Glenmorangie’ name is pure Victorian marketing; meaning ‘The Glen of Tranquility” in Scots Gaelic, although the distillery doesn’t actually sit in a glen (valley)!
Dalmore
Dalmore is known for its production of luxury whiskies, which are often matured in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and ex-port casks. This gives Dalmore whiskies a complex flavor profile with notes of vanilla, fruit, and spice.
located in Alness, on the banks of The Cromarty Firth, the distillery was founded in 1839 by Alexander Matheson and is currently owned by Whyte & Mackay.
Some of the most popular Dalmore whiskies include the Dalmore 12 Year Old, the Dalmore 15 Year Old, and the Dalmore 18 Year Old. The Dalmore also produces a number of limited edition whiskies, which are often highly sought-after by collectors.
Carnegie Whisky Cellar
Situated in old Carnegie Courthouse, this is a real treat for Scotch whisky fans. The award-winning Carneige Whisky Cellar in Dornoch offers a fascinating and unique insight into the regions’ best drams during their tutored whisky flight.
On this tour we typically experience a full production tour at our first distillery and then enjoy whisky tasting ‘flights’ at two other locations of your choosing. There is also time for lunch along the way.
Suggested tour route
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Macallan Distillery Speyside
Strathisla Distillery in Keith
Cardhu Distillery
Strathisla Distillery
Ballindaloch distillery in Speyside
Places this tour visits
No two tours are the same, but these are popular places to see on the The Far North Whisky Distilleries Private Day Tour From Inverness
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the frequently asked questions about our The Far North Whisky Distilleries Private Day Tour From Inverness, however if you have a specific question please contact us
Absolutely! Almost all of the places we visit have toilets / restrooms. Because this is a private tour, we can stop when you need us to.
For day tours the final balance (plus any extras like admission tickets) is due 24 hours before the tour.
For multi-day tours the final balance is due 30 days before the tour.
Our climate is famous for being unpredictable. We provide umbrellas in our vans but if the weather isn’t working in our favour, just wait 5 minutes and it will change! Please don’t rely on the forecast either, it is invariably wrong!
We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket and shoes suitable for walking over rough ground / cobbles, especially if visiting rural locations! Other than that, just bring yourself!
Absolutely! Please contact us if you’d like to make an amendment to one of our suggested itineraries or would like a customised tour.
Yes, we can end the tour in a different location from the start point. Please let us know if this is what you need. For locations further than 100 miles from the start point there maybe a charge.
We use Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans. They are modern, luxurious and safe vehicles with a Euro N-Cap rating of 5 stars. They come with privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, reclining leather seats, dual-zone air conditioning and unlimited high-speed WiFi. Learn more about our vehicles.
Our Mercedes V Class minivans come in two configurations, a 6 passenger version and a 7 passenger version.
Yes, we can meet you at the airport and have plenty of space for baggage.
Yes, most of our tours are suitable for cruise ship shore excursions and we’ll meet you at the quayside.
Yes, our vehicle can accommodate most mobility scoters and wheelchairs. They normally require two people to lift in and out of the vehicle so one of your party will be needed to help. Note that if there is a scooter then the baggage space is limited.
Support animals are welcome onboard however we typically ask for them to stay on the floor of the vehicle.
The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Entrance to attractions etc is on top but we can manage that for you and add it to the invoice.
Yes, there are a range of different options on each trip, from a historic tavern to a quaint cafe or bakery. We’ll make reservations to ensure that our lunch stop is quick and tasty!
A few days before the trip we’ll provide the guides contact details encase you need to contact them on the day of your tour
No, all of our tours are private so your party will be the only people on the tour.
Yes, we will guide you through attractions and monuments as part of our service. This is not possible at The Royal Yacht Britannia or Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Recent Customer Testimonials
Rolando C
Truly enjoyable and informative day trip with an outstanding guide / driver Calais. The Lindores Abbey distillery tour and tasting was excellent. [...] All in all an outstanding trip to the Scottish Low/Highlands.
Feedback from December 2025
Traveler from PA
My husband and I went on a custom experience through the Highlands, Isle of Skye, Lewis and Harris. We went to some Outlander filming sites and a Highland Games over a few days on our way back to Edinburgh. the cost was reasonable for a private tour and Sandy was [...]
Feedback from November 2025
Voyager
Our group of six friends did the Highlands, Whisky, and Castles private tour from Edinburgh. Sandy was quick to respond to all my questions when planning the day trip and helping to tailor the itinerary to our interests and customize a couple of the stops. Communication and follow-up during the [...]
Feedback from November 2025
Robert B
He told some stories of the history and pointed out things that we would have missed thereby enriching our experiences. Calais also scheduled the day so we went to Stirling Castle first avoiding most of the crowd and making it a more personal experience. Also, we are from the U.S. [...]
Feedback from October 2025
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