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Artisan Distillery and Ancient Scotland Tour

Highland Tour Highlights

The Cadboll Stone

The Pictish Cadboll Stone is a mesmerizing ancient cross-slab from around the 8th century. It is adorned with intricate Celtic knotwork, enigmatic Pictish symbols, and striking depictions of warriors. This stone is a magnificent recarving by local artist Barry Grove.

Toulvaddie Distillery

Toulvaddie Distillery is a trailblazing petit Highland whisky distillery, crafting small-batch spirits with precision, passion, and a modern twist on Scottish tradition. Heather was the first woman in history to start a new distillery starting production in 2024.

Loch Fleet

Loch Fleet Nature Reserve is a stunning coastal sanctuary, home to diverse wildlife like seals and ospreys. Nearby, the 13th-century ruins of Skelbo Castle are tied to Margaret, the Maid of Norway, whose death in 1290 sparked Scotland's succession crisis. The castle stands as a silent witness to this pivotal moment in Scottish history.

Carn Liath Broch

Cairn Liath Broch, just north of Golspie, is an ancient Iron Age structure, built around 500 BCE. Standing about 3 meters high, it offers a glimpse into Scotland's past, likely used for defense or as a status symbol. Fun fact: Brochs were so well-engineered that many still stand today, centuries later, defying the elements with their dry-stone construction!

Dunrobin Castle

Dunrobin Castle, the seat of the Earls of Sutherland, is a stunning 14th-century fortress with fairytale spires and panoramic views of the Moray Firth. Rich in history, it’s surrounded by legends, from smuggler's caves hidden along the coastline to its opulent interiors and lush gardens. Queen Victoria visited in 1844, calling it “the most romantic place I have ever seen,” cementing its place in Scottish lore and grandeur.

Town of Dornoch

Dornoch, a charming town nestled in the Scottish Highlands, is home to the magnificent Dornoch Cathedral, where intricate stained glass windows cast a kaleidoscope of colors. Though Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, he made nearby Skibo Castle his holiday retreat until the outbreak of WWI, adding a touch of aristocratic flair to the town. Dornoch also carries a poignant history, as it was the site of Scotland's last witch burning in 1727, a somber end to the dark days of witch trials.