15 Highland Whisky Day Trips Worth Booking

1.Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Walk through the Hermitage, pause in Dunkeld and Pitlochry, admire Queen’s View over Loch Tummel, and tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery with whisky tasting. Guides such as Shea, Rhys, and William add local stories, music, and practical help.

“David was very entertaining and informative. His stories and history of the land was outstanding. It made the experience even better.”

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2.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63

Travel from Edinburgh into Highland Perthshire with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Dunkeld, the Hermitage, Pitlochry, and at Queen’s View. Walk to Black Linn Falls, see Britain’s tallest tree, then tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery and taste Scottish whisky. Guides such as Duncan, Graeme, Mac, and Kylie are praised for lively stories and music.

“The guide was the best !! William is a gem of a person .. also the Dewar tour was really nice”

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3.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101

Travel in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide from Edinburgh to Hermitage Waterfalls, the Cairngorms, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond. You get one whisky dram, a guided waterfall walk, time for lunch, and an optional Loch Ness cruise. Guides may include Andrew, Georgie, Mark, Owen, Richie, or Karen.

“Great experience, with some details that make this tour stands out among the many similar ones out there: - small number, which means confortable van instead of big bus and more interaction; - some stops (Heritage scenic walk, whisky distillery) not present in other most common tours; - super nice, passionate and knowledgeable guides (shoutout to Pete & Mark). easy 5/5.”

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4.Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 299 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $51Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Glengoyne Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as John, Rebecca, or Cameron. Follow the whisky from mash tun to copper stills and Warehouse No. 1, then taste three Glengoyne single malts matched with Scottish chocolates. The tour is for adults 18 and over and includes free parking.

“Wonderful, Rebecca was excellent, thos was a unique experience and a very fun filled one, learnt the correct way of habing scotch☺️”

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5.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

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

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Jonny, Ruth, or Javi. Walk to a waterfall at The Hermitage, pause at Queen’s View and Loch Tay, see Stirling Castle from outside, visit The Kelpies, and finish at Blair Athol Distillery. Lunch is not included.

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6.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour

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

Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Loch Lomond, and Stirling on a 10-hour English-language tour. Visit Clydeside Distillery, pause beside Scotland’s largest loch, and spend time at Stirling Castle. Guides such as Paul, Graham, JL, and Stefan are praised for sharp storytelling, humor, and local history. Castle admission, whisky tasting, food, and drinks cost extra.

“excellent tour. A bit of everything. great guide, Bonnie, knows a lot about anything and is a great sport, very funny.”

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7.Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $90

Spend about nine hours touring Scotland’s Kelpies, Highland lochs, Glenturret Distillery, the Hermitage, and Dunkeld from central Edinburgh. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dusty, Louise, Cliff, or Duncan, provides history and local color. Whisky tours and tastings cost extra, and lunch is your own expense.

“Distillery tour was impressive, esp the "how to" of tasting. Impressive views, our guide Callum was very nice, comical and thank you for letting us see the highland cows!!”

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

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

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide and no more than 16 passengers. Visit Stirling Castle, see Highland cows, enjoy Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, then tour Glengoyne Distillery and taste 10-year-old single malt. Castle and distillery entry, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“With our Guide Ian, we had an very informative and entertaining day in the beautiful hills if Scotland.”

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9.Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Travel from Inverness through Speyside and the Cairngorms with a Rabbie’s driver-guide, stopping in Carrbridge, at Loch Morlich, and in Aviemore before a guided Tomatin Distillery tour and whisky tasting. Expect a small-group day, time outdoors, scenic driving, and plenty of Highland stories.

“Clare (tour guide) was great. She shared lots of information and made everything run smoothly. The national park was beautiful and we got to see several different parts.”

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10.Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Edinburgh to the Clydeside Distillery, Loch Lomond, and Stirling Castle in a minivan for up to 16 people. Your driver-guide provides live stories and history, while whisky and castle admission cost extra. Guides such as Jamie, Dave, Steve B, Nestor, and Paul have earned especially warm praise.

“It definitely helps to have a knowledgeable guide to make the most of your time in Edinburgh. We enjoyed our visit. The Whisky Tour was very informative about the process and the history of how whiskey came about in the region. Even if you are not crazy about whiskey, it's worth attending the tour. You can take just a sip, not at all, or enjoy the full tasting. Loch Lomond was a nice break for lunch in the afternoon. Our most enjoyable spot was Stirling Castle, of course. We wish we had more time to see everything!”

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11.1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 12 hours 25 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh with a Hairy Coo driver-guide for a full day through the Highlands. Visit Deanston Distillery, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Commando Monument and Pitlochry, with live stories, photo stops and regular comfort breaks. The distillery tour costs extra, and the day suits ages eight and up.

“What an amazing and memorable day! The Whisky Tour was interesting and samples were great. So much to see and many chances to take photos. Colin regaled us with fascinating and humorous stories from Scotland's rich history and also showed many spots made famous in films. Was a nice smaller group and a relaxing day. Would recommend to anyone.”

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12.Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 12 hours crossing the Highlands from Edinburgh with guides such as Cameron, Harris, Pete, Richie, and Magnus. Walk to Hermitage waterfalls, stop at a Scottish whisky distillery, visit Loch Ness, pass Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, and feed Highland cows when in season. The Loch Ness cruise costs extra.

“Haris was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He kept us organized and on time all while providing interesting information on all of the sights we were seeing. My family and I had a great day!”

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13.Full Day Scottish Highlands and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $72

Spend nine hours with Highland Explorer Tours visiting the Kelpies, Glenturret Distillery, Dunkeld, and the Hermitage. Your English-speaking guide drives through Perthshire, shares Scottish stories, and leads a short walk to Black Linn Falls. Audio guides are available in six languages, and the distillery tour and whisky tasting may cost extra.

“Driver was friendly and very knowledgeable. Had plenty of time to look around the stops. was a bit on the pricey side but overall very good.”

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14.Loch Ness, Outlander & Whisky Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Spend nine hours with a live English-speaking guide visiting Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Beauly, Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava Cairns. You get a short Loch Ness cruise, free time for lunch, and optional whisky tasting. Guides such as Donnie, Amber, Sonja, and Tabby have been praised for humor and clear storytelling.

“The trip was amazing we had Donnie as our tour guide. The trip was amazing the boat trip, the castle visit, all visits were amazing. the singleton whisky visit NEEDS to be at the END!! It was my 11 year wedding anniversary by the time we got to the next stop I was ready for a nap as we were a little drunk 🤣. We both got wished happy anniversary most of the day. What an amazing weekend in Inverness. We got a Taxi to union street, safe cab, amazing service.”

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

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

Leave Glasgow at 9:00 a.m. with a guide such as James, Jim, Calum, or Jenny for Stirling Castle, a guided Loch Lomond walk at Balmaha, and a Glengoyne whisky visit. The minibus tour lasts about 7 hours and 10 minutes, carries up to 16 people, and leaves admissions and food to you.

“Had the best day on what ended up being an unexpected private tour due to us being the only ones to book today. John, our guide, was easily one of the best we’ve ever had. He was super knowledgeable, funny and genuinely made the whole experience amazing. We started at Stirling Castle, explored the nearby graveyard, and learned so much about Scotland’s history! Then we went to Loch Lomond, taking a scenic detour through the countryside due to a road closure. John hiked with us all the way to the viewpoints, which were absolutely stunning. We ended the day with a whiskey tour (with more great guides) and tasting at…”

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