Whisky & Wildlife
Whisky & Wildlife
Book NowJoin us as we head to the 4-star luxury Grant Arms Hotel located in the core of the beautiful Cairngorms National Park in the heart of the Speyside Whisky region for our Scottish Whisky and Wildlife tour. This wonderful holiday offers a varied itinerary with something for everyone. Go back in time to Culloden, the place where the Jacobite army took their last stand. Sit back, relax and enjoy wildlife on a Dolphin Spirit cruise. Discover secrets of whisky making with an opportunity to taste unique flavours at the Glen Moray Distillery. Spot native wildlife alongside rare and endangered animals as we journey through the Highland Wildlife Park and explore one of the few remaining private castles in Scotland as we uncover the story behind Ballindalloch Castle.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Wildlife talk/film on one evening at the hotel
Admission to Culloden Visitor centre
Dolphin Spirit- two-hour cruise
Admission to Highland Wildlife Park
Admission to Ballindalloch Castle
Guided tour and 2 tastings at Glen Moray Distillery
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
£160.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Sunday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey north to bonnie Scotland with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive at the 4-star Grant Arms Hotel to a warm Scottish welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Monday
Culloden Visitor Centre is our first destination today as we uncover the story of the 1746 Battle of Culloden. This richly researched, stimulating and sensitive centre, which stands beside the battlefield is both a monument and a guide to the iconic place where the Jacobite Army took their last stand. This afternoon relax onboard the Dolphin Spirit for a guided wildlife cruise between the Firths of Beauly and Inverness, enjoy onboard commentary with the chance of seeing otters, seals, red kites, herons and the resident Bottlenose Dolphins.
Tuesday
Our day begins with a visit to the Highland Wildlife Park, a wonderful safari park in the Cairngorms National Park, with drive-through and walk-round areas to explore, discover over 200 animals including native Scottish species and rare and endangered animals from around the world. Keep eyes peeled for native Scottish wildcats, snow leopards, Amur tigers, and Scotland's only polar bears. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure in Aviemore with time to explore the popular Cairngorms resort.
Wednesday
This morning, visit Ballindalloch Castle. Highlights include a fine collection of 17th century Spanish paintings, one of the finest county house libraries in Scotland, and delightful nursery with antique toys. This afternoon we visit the Glen Moray Distillery for a tour and tasting. Over a century old, the distillery nestles on the banks of the River Lossie in the city of Elgin and produces 2 million litres of whisky each year in a variety of casks, each with its own unique flavour.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
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| SRS | £160.00 Single Room Supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | Grant Arms Hotel 25 The Square Grantown on Spey PH26 3HF |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 4 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01479 872526 |
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| About the hotel | Experience the splendour of the Scottish Highlands from the Grant Arms Hotel offering a perfect blend of traditional Scottish hospitality along with modern luxury nestled in the magnificent Scottish Highlands in the picturesque town of Grantown on Spey, one of Scotland’s oldest and most prestigious hotels with a rich heritage dating back to 1765. Guest bedrooms are thoughtfully designed to provide a relaxing haven, the elegant, comfortable rooms are a wonderful place to relax following a busy day exploring. N.B Rooms with walk-in shower and/or lift access are on request only, please contact a member of the Ava Travel Team |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | No |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Carnforth | Carnforth Truckstop |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
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