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Speyside Distillery Tour: Highlander Insights
4.8
96 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on a historical journey through Speyside distilleries with GHD Clan. Experience George’s childhood area and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of whisky-making. Book now!
Embark on a historical journey through Speyside distilleries with GHD Clan. Experience George’s childhood area and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of whisky-making. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Carrbridge - In Carrbridge, visitors can admire the Old Pack Horse Bridge, the oldest known bridge in the Highlands, affectionately called The Coffin Bridge. Constructed in 1717, it cost a total of £100. (photo stop 15 mins)
- Grantown-on-Spey - Grantown, as it is recognized today, was reportedly established in 1765 following the construction…
- Carrbridge - In Carrbridge, visitors can admire the Old Pack Horse Bridge, the oldest known bridge in the Highlands, affectionately called The Coffin Bridge. Constructed in 1717, it cost a total of £100. (photo stop 15 mins)
- Grantown-on-Spey - Grantown, as it is recognized today, was reportedly established in 1765 following the construction of a bridge over the River Spey, facilitating soldiers’ travel from Corgaff Castle to Fort George. The current population is approximately 2,500, and it is home to Grant Castle.
- Glenfarclas Distillery - Visitors can enjoy a visit or a full tour. Please note it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
- The GlenAllachie Distillery - 2025 WORLD’S BEST WHISKY AWARD WINNER - At The GlenAllachie, every decision in crafting their award-winning Speyside single malt Scotch whisky combines logic with instinct, under the expert guidance of legendary whisky maker Billy Walker. Visitors are welcome to experience the culture of precision, patience, and perseverance that his small yet accomplished team of whisky experts embodies.
- Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre - Please note the Cooperage is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a journey through the lifecycle of the cask with this classic tour, observing the highly skilled coopers at work while relaxing and enjoying the gift shop. Entrance Fee £10.00 per person.
- Glenfiddich Distillery - Enjoy a dram in the tasting room if available. Simply pay for what you drink.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Guidance from an authentic Highlander in traditional kilt
- Bottled water included
- Guidance from an authentic Highlander in traditional kilt
What's Not Included
- Depending on which Distillery Tour chosen prices can vary - £20 to £60
- Depending on which Distillery Tour chosen prices can vary - £20 to £60
Additional Information
Embark on a journey towards Speyside, which will feel like a trip through time, getting you closer to George’s birthplace. You might notice a subtle shift in his accent as you approach his hometown.
IMPORTANT: Early booking of this tour is advised as it might not always be possible to access all distilleries in a single day due to their high demand….
Embark on a journey towards Speyside, which will feel like a trip through time, getting you closer to George’s birthplace. You might notice a subtle shift in his accent as you approach his hometown.
IMPORTANT: Early booking of this tour is advised as it might not always be possible to access all distilleries in a single day due to their high demand. Nonetheless, George will stretch every nerve to make sure you get to visit and appreciate your chosen distilleries in the area.
Location
Starbucks
Rose Street
You won't miss our Mini bus... Look out for the Highland Cow with it's Tartan hat on the front :)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(96 Ratings)
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Jayne_c
Apr 3, 2026
We absolutely loved our... - We absolutely loved our tour of Speyside Distilleries! George was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and took us to wonderful spots that we wouldn't have otherwise known about. We highly recommend booking a tour with George!
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Colleen_c
Mar 16, 2026
The tour was amazing! The... - The tour was amazing! The distilleries that George takes you too are wonderful, and my husband and I learned a lot. It's a great selection of whiskey and George gives you wonderful information about the area. I would highly recommend booking to my friends and family.
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Adamhq6307is
Mar 12, 2026
Great whiskey tour! - 10/10 experience! George went out of his way to make sure we had the best time possible. Has a lot of knowledge about whiskey as well as the general area and plenty of great stories. I also really appreciated getting to go to a mix of some smaller and medium-sized distilleries and he’s done a great job of taking you to distilleries you might be less familiar with but are still quality experiences. Would recommend for anyone who is new to whisky and wanting to learn more or even if you’re a whiskey pro and just want a small size tour to explore around Speyside!
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Anastaziag2026
Mar 12, 2026
Day well spent ! - George was an excellent tour guide! He had our entire day thoughtfully planned out. He was very knowledgeable about whiskey as well as local history. Every distillery knew him and greeted him by name! Highly recommend.
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Michael_e
Feb 26, 2026
speyside excellence - It was an all day tour of a few local historic sites and three distilleries plus the Speyside Cooperage, which was fantastic. Our guide George was excellent with stories of the region and pointing out wildlife, castles, and old Stone churches all along the way. We’d recommend George to anyone!
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Linnea_k
Dec 21, 2025
Clan Tours offers a personal touch - My husband and I spent a rainy day traveling to three Speyside whisky distilleries and a cooperage—and what a great day it was! George is a funny and knowledgeable guide, creating camaraderie among our small group as we traveled the countryside. And his kilt! I highly recommend Clan Tours for great fun, great whisky, and a personal touch!
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Vinh
Dec 8, 2025
11/10 experience, would wholeheartedly endorse you book a tour with Clan Tour - If there was a 6th star, I'd select it. Our tour with Mr. George was absolutely stellar. He has extentive knowledge of not just the distilleries themselves but also of multiple landmarks, even down to tiny details like history of some random bridges or reasoning behind a river's current water level. Additionally, most distilleries we visited knew him so rest assured you are sitting in a professional tour guide's car. Finally, he was also very willing to make changes to the originally proposed route to suit our needs. Overall, 11/10 experience. One unrelated warning though is that many landmarks that you'll be visiting are high up in altitude, meaning weak cell signal, so you better up resolve any online affairs before the start of the tour.
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Benito
Nov 9, 2025
Hairy Coos were a great surprise. - George was a great tour guide. His personality a long with his knowledge of the area and sites were top notch. The tour itself was well organized and thoughtful throughout.
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Beehaska
Nov 4, 2025
Excellent tour. Excellent tour guide! - George was amazing! We didnt know much about whisky, but everyone said that we HAD to take a whisky tour while in Scotland and I am glad we did. It was just the two of us on the tour and George had us entertained all the way through! I highly suggest that you take this tour with him.
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Jack_j
Oct 20, 2025
Highly Recommend - This is an excellent experience. George is incredibly knowledgeable of the area, history, and whisky, and is more than willing to share some amazing stories. The distilleries were great and the cooperage was an unexpected highlight. George, thank you for the laughs and a great time!
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