Aberdeen International Airport 1 hr 18
The Glenlivet Distillery Brand Home (12 min) 1824 distillery of the famed Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky, offering tours & tastings. Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens (19 min) A family-owned 16th-century castle on a large estate with golf, shooting, stalking and fishing. The Balvenie Distillery (17 min) Whisky distillery founded in 1892 with home-grown barley & a team of coopers on site. The Macallan Estate (26 min) Guided tours taking in whisky distillery's oak casks and copper spirit stills, plus tasting session. Drumin Castle (11 min) Castle and ruins Auchindoun Castle (23 min) Castle, ruins, and history Cardhu Distillery (28 min) Guided tours of distillery founded in 1811, detailing whisky making process, plus visitor centre. Lecht Ski Centre (26 min) Skiing, cycling, ski resort, snowboarding, and winter sports Ben Rinnes (24 min) Grassy, well-known hiking option with 8 counties visible from the 841-m. summit. Balvenie Castle (16 min) Imposing 13th-century castle ruin with curtain wall and 16th century lodging. No wheelchair access. North East 250 (19 min) Outdoor recreation Glenfiddich Distillery (16 min) Traditional Victorian distillery tours taking visitors from mash and still houses to tasting room. The Keith & Dufftown Railway (16 min) The Malt Whisky Trail (21 min) National park, highland & coastal whisky tasting tour taking in 9 big-name & boutique distilleries. |