Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle
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Millionaire’s View
Begin your day at Struie Hill - offers sweeping panoramas across the Dornoch Firth – the perfect Highland photo stop.
Raise a Glass at Balblair
Tour Balblair Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest, dating back to 1790. See the craft of whisky-making, explore the historic stills, and savour a dram of smooth Highland malt.
Charming Dornoch
Stroll the cobbled streets of Dornoch, a town full of charm, artisan shops, and local warmth.
Historic Dornoch Cathedral
Step into the 13th-century Cathedral, with its soaring stone arches and stained glass.
Highland Hospitality
Pause at the Eagle Hotel, where hearty meals, local ales, or a whisky flight provide the perfect refresh before the afternoon.
Fairy-Tale Dunrobin Castle
Discover Dunrobin Castle, the Highlands’ most spectacular château-style estate. Wander opulent rooms, admire Versailles-inspired gardens and falconry display.
Wild Loch Fleet
End your tour at Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, home to seals and rare birds.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair travellers difficult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
What To Expect
Millionaires’ View - over the Dornoch Firth. Photo opportunity
Balblair Distillery
Balblair or similar distillery - tasting and tour
Options
Tour starts at 2 people
4 or 8 seater vehicle or coach
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour guide was...
Sonia F,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour guide was informative and friendly. Interesting sites, comfortable ride. Scottish Highlands were beautiful. Did i mention Scottish sheep and coos (cows)!
Great day out from Invergordon
petrax,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very well organised tour with lots of information from our lovely guide, Eleanor. She was a lot of fun!
Great full day tour to take while in Scotland.
Marcia W,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00An amazing adventure with Thistle bookings and Mike our tour guide was fantastic. We arrived at the port location 30 minutes early Mike was fully dressed in his family’s kilt ready to go. With the six of us filling the van we were off for our 8 hour adventure. A stop in the town center allowed us to walk around for almost an hour to walk along the river as well, before our stop at Loch Ness. We then drove to the Urquhart Castle and had an hour to walk around and explore. The views are spectacular and the history so interesting. Since Mike lives in the area he was very knowledgeable about the history and shared many stories with us as we continued our scenic drive to the Scottish Whiskey tasting. the tour of the distillery was quite enjoyable and the three tastings a nice selection. We ended back at the port and took the free 5 minute bus back to our ship. Our only complaint would be that the a/c in the van belonging to Thistle needs service, as it was not working properly.
Great tour and fun guide!
Cynthia W,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a terrific excursion. 1. Pickup: You take a shuttle from the ship and the tour guide is waiting right there. Our guide Michael got us started right then, even though it was only 9:45 and the tour wasn’t supposed to start until 10:30 am. 2. Content: as described but it was even better. Michael stopped a couple of times to tell us about a particular time in history and/or pointed out a good photo stop. 3. Personality: Michael was just THE BEST tour guide/driver! He made the day fun by regaling us with folklore stories and just had a jovial way about himself. We had a great time with him. Overall, if you want to get as much in as you can in Invergordon with as little hassle as possible, take this tour. It’s great!
Day trip from Invergordon, Scotland.
Janice B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were met at the ship as agreed and our guide June took us to the car. She then asked what we were interested in and customized our tour to suit. She was friendly and knowledgable and really made the tour a fun and easy experience for us. At the end, she dropped us back in Invergordon and gave us some tips about the town. A great experience for us. Thanks, June!
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