Scottish Whisky Tasting (5 drams) & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle
Overview
About
Make the most of your time on Scottish land with a small-group shore excursion from Invergordon. Visit scenic Struie Hill, historic Balblair Distillery, charming Dornoch village and cathedral, and Dunrobin Castle to enjoy a falconry display in the gardens. Cap off your day at Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, home to seals and rare birds.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 12-100, max of 33 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 6–8 hours
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
Struie Hill, Tain IV19 1LD, UK
Millionaires’ View - over the Dornoch Firth. Photo opportunity
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Dornoch, Dornoch, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
This is an incredibly unique, historic experience that always leaves a lasting impression on tour groups looking for an authentic taste of the Highlands.
The Setting: For groups of up to 14, a private, atmospheric tasting held deep inside our authentic 15th-century vault dungeon. For larger groups we would hold our tastings in our award winning whisky bar, located in the heart of our 15th-century castle.
The Experience: Hosted by our expert Bar Manager, Jamie or one of our extremely knowledgable bar staff, who will guide the group through the rich history and flavours of our local landscape.
The Lineup: 5 premium drams sourced entirely from incredible local distilleries.
The Highlight: The grand finale! The final 2 drams of the session will be drawn straight from the cask.
A lifelong memory.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Dornoch, Dornoch, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Beautiful village and cathedral
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Dornoch Bookshop, High Street, Dornoch IV25 3SH Scotland
Quaint bookshop
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Dornoch Cathedral, High Street, Dornoch IV25 3SH Scotland
Traditional old cathedral where Madonna and Guy Ritchie married
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens, Dunrobin Castle, Golspie KW10 6SF Scotland
Fairytale castle - tour
Falconry display in the gardens
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At:
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve, Golspie IV25 3JD Scotland
Pass by the local nature reserve
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Glenmorangie Distillery, on the A9 Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ Scotland
Call into the shop and photo opportunity of the distillery. We do not tour here unless it’s a Sunday then Balblair is closed.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
What is not included?
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Dornoch Cathedral
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Wheelchair travellers difficult
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 33 travellers
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Itinerary
Invergordon Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Scottish Whisky Tasting (5 drams) & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle in Invergordon, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Struie Hill
Millionaires’ View - over the Dornoch Firth. Photo opportunity
Dornoch
This is an incredibly unique, historic experience that always leaves a lasting impression on tour groups looking for an authentic taste of the Highlands. The Setting: For groups of up to 14, a private, atmospheric tasting held deep inside our authentic 15th-century vault dungeon. For larger groups we would hold our tastings in our award winning whisky bar, located in the heart of our 15th-century castle. The Experience: Hosted by our expert Bar Manager, Jamie or one of our extremely knowledgable bar staff, who will guide the group through the rich history and flavours of our local landscape. The Lineup: 5 premium drams sourced entirely from incredible local distilleries. The Highlight: The grand finale! The final 2 drams of the session will be drawn straight from the cask. A lifelong memory.
Dornoch
Beautiful village and cathedral
The Dornoch Bookshop
Quaint bookshop
Dornoch Cathedral
Traditional old cathedral where Madonna and Guy Ritchie married
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Fairytale castle - tour Falconry display in the gardens
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Pass by the local nature reserve
Glenmorangie Distillery
Call into the shop and photo opportunity of the distillery. We do not tour here unless it’s a Sunday then Balblair is closed.
This concludes the tour.
