Speyside Whisky Short Break from £375pp for 3nts

"I cannot fault McKinlay Kidd on a thoroughly professional and personal service, all of which helped make the trip such a success. You do Scotland very proud indeed." David S. - Bromley Kent

Speyside is world renowned as the heart of Scotland's whisky industry, and the close proximity of so many contrasting distilleries, together with the wide range of other options locally make this area a perfect short break destination.

Your route from the south will bring you through some awe-inspiring Highland scenery, before reaching the surprisingly green Speyside valley.

Your Hotel

Your elegant Georgian hotel is the perfect place to unwind in traditional highland surroundings, offering a warm welcome and a touch of style in the centre of an attractive Speyside village. Close to several distilleries on the famous Whisky Trail, it offers a fine selection of single malts which you can sample as you relax in front of the sitting room's crackling log fire, perhaps with a good book. The friendly bistro offers a daily changing menu featuring local meat and game, plus a mouthwatering variety of seafood. The chef combines these and other fine local ingredients with fresh herbs and fruit from the hotel's delightful walled garden, which you are welcome to explore on your evening stroll as you plan the following day's activities.

What to see and do

Conveniently located at the heart of Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail, your hotel lies within a couple of miles of the excellent Cardhu and Macallan distilleries. Glenfiddich, Strathisla and Aberlour are also within easy striking distance, as is the fascinating Speyside Cooperage, worthy of a day trip in itself. We can recommend and plan your own itinerary and make any bookings for your tours- just let us know your preferences. If required we can also arrange for taxi hire to ensure you can fully enjoy the delights of the whisky!

Aside from these attractions there is no shortage of other options in the area, with excellent salmon fishing on the Spey, walking on the Speyside Way, 15 nearby golf courses and numerous places of historic interest, from Pluscarden Abbey to romantic Cawdor Castle. Venture slightly further afield and you will discover the attractions of Inverness, capital of the Highlands, the mysteries of Loch Ness with its fascinating visitor centre or the pretty fishing villages and long sandy beaches of the beautiful Moray Coast.

Prices & Dates

This holiday can be arranged all year except for the period 12th December to 10th February. Due to distillery opening hours, in March, October and November, the holiday must start Sundays to Thursdays only.
The price is £375 per person for departures in March, October, November & December, and £405 per person for April to September based on 2 people sharing a room for 3 nights, with two nights including dinner, bed & breakfast basis and one night on a bed & breakfast basis. The holiday includes a half day VIP tour and tasting at either the Macallan or Glenfiddich distillery. We can arrange taxi travel if required.

All our touring holidays include a map of Scotland with recommended routes from your specified starting point, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.

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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £8 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday. We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value.

All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.

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