Whisky & Tweed - Luxury Highland Tours

27/09/2024

As we start to wind down for the season, appreciate the autumn colours, the quieter roads, and the chance to put our feet up, it's lovely to think back on all the wonderful customers we've had the chance to meet this year.

You've kept us busy - not just with your bookings but with your humour and stories while on tour, your kind reviews and shared holiday pictures, your thank you cards and thoughtful gifts, and of course, the hope of seeing some of you again in future years.

You guys are the best!!

14/09/2024

You'll likely have heard of America's Route 66, but have you heard about the Scottish Highland's North Coast 500?

500 miles of dramatic coastlines, stunning seascapes, towering mountains, and history spanning from the Celts to the Clans. Amazing eateries, wildlife tours, zip lines, castles, distilleries, walks and more.

But the best part? It's much quieter than the usual must see stops!

If you like getting away from the crowds and if you want to see the real Scottish Highlands, this round trip may just be for you! Get in touch to discuss your itinerary.

13/09/2024

Before you even cross over onto the Isle of Skye, the views are amazing - but this snap was taken early in the morning, just as the sun was rising, and the colour on the hills adds a magical glow 😍

For customers who are keen to go off the beaten path or who want to see Scotland without the hustle of the crowds, we love tailoring their tours to suit!

25/07/2024

Check out the gorgeous photo I received from some wonderful visitors Neil's touring with at the moment!! 😍

I love working with customers to design their best itinerary but I do miss the sunshine and scenery at times.

This little snap made my day, and I'm sharing it here in the hopes it'll have the same effect on you!

Slàinte!

25/06/2024

This picture was taken at midnight while we enjoyed a gentle hike at a secluded little Loch. It was still 17c/63f, not a breath of wind and the air was heavy with the heady scent of wild honeysuckle. We encountered red deer, frogs, a pine marten and a lone owl.

Midsummer always feels like a special time in the Highlands. The countryside is so alive, and with the light never completely fading from one day to the next, it means we get to enjoy being outdoors for longer.

23/06/2024

Although we're based in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, we do venture south on a fairly regular basis - most often for customer collections from Edinburgh or Glasgow - but there are so many fab things to stop and see along the way, it would be rude not to!

Who knows where we were on Tuesday?

18/05/2024

We love seeing our customer's holiday snaps and it's normally those moments where you're not posing for a photo that make us laugh!

Those of you who have been to Skye with us may know what's going on here...but of course, it's our little secret!! Shhhhhh! 🤫

If you know, you know!! 😜

16/05/2024

The beautiful yellow gorse is in full bloom just now, and on a sunny day like today, it fills the air with it's amazing coconut scent.

There's a Scottish saying that goes "It's kissing season when the gorse is in bloom". This is because, while it's main flush of flowers is in spring, you can find gorse blooming all year round - even in the depths of winter! 💋

14/05/2024

Who has seen the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights?? We get so many requests to include them in our tours but they are never obliging enough to turn up on queue!

They are actually caused by magnetically charged particles blasted into space from solar storms on the surface of the sun. If they travel far enough to reach the earth, most are deflected but some reach our magnetic field and when they collide with the atoms in our atmosphere...and if it's a clear night...it causes these dancing lights.

The display we got last weekend was the strongest Aurora in 20 years!

Photo of Findhorn Beach courtesy of John MacAulay

13/05/2024

I think Spring is my favourite time of the year in the Highlands but, this year, I've not had a chance to appreciate it much as it's been so busy - a nice problem to have!

This weekend saw some calm within the storm and what a weekend it was! Temperatures of 22C/71F, blue skies by day and breath-taking auroras by night, and bird song & blossom everywhere.

If you're thinking of heading to the Highlands and would like to tour in style, drop us a message! Or follow us on our new Instagram account to see what you're missing!

https://www.instagram.com/whiskyandtweed/

03/04/2024

Looking for something a little different on your tour and fancy seeing how the Royals live? For the first time in history, you can now wander the halls and corridors of Balmoral Castle. And if that wasn't enough, maybe afternoon tea would be just the ticket!

Since its completion in 1855, access to the interior of Balmoral Castle has been restricted to the public, until now.

For the first time in history, we're thrilled to announce the launch of interior castle private tours - The Balmoral Experience.

Learn about Balmoral's history and heritage, led by our experienced guides through several of the exquisite rooms within Balmoral Castle.

Travel through time from the purchase of the Balmoral Estate by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, through to the present day, where you can see a selection of rooms within the Castle that are used by Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

Tickets are limited to 40 per day, from July 1st to August 4th. Available at https://www.balmoralcastle.com/tickets.htm