About this tour
A private seven-to-eight-hour exploration of the Scottish Highlands combining castles, distilleries and coastal towns. Your own vehicle and local guide take you through Sutherland's most striking landscapes: dramatic gorges and waterfalls reveal the raw terrain, whilst Dunrobin Castle's falconry displays and medieval Dornoch offer cultural depth. The itinerary culminates at Glenmorangie, where you'll taste one of Scotland's most celebrated single malts. Fully customisable within reason, suited to families and all fitness levels.
Highlights
- Falconry demonstrations at Dunrobin Castle
- Glenmorangie whisky distillery tasting experience
- Black Rock Gorge and Falls of Shin viewpoints
- Medieval cathedral and high street in Dornoch
- Millionaire's View panoramic landscape stop
- Private vehicle with local guide throughout
What to expect
You'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide who can adjust stops and pacing to suit your group. Expect scenic driving interspersed with short walks to natural vantage points—nothing strenuous, but bring layered clothing for Highland weather. The castle visit includes live falconry; Dornoch offers browsing time among independent shops and cafés where you can grab lunch at your own pace. The day winds down at Glenmorangie's distillery visitor centre. Seven to eight hours includes all travel time, so you're not rushing.
Good to know
Castle entry and whisky tastings cost extra and must be booked separately. Umbrellas and bottled water provided. Infant and child seats available; lunch isn't included but built into the schedule so you're not pressed for time. Flexible routing means you can skip or linger at any stop within reason.
Frequently asked
- How long does North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More take?
- North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More runs for approximately 7 hours – 8 hours.
- How much does North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More cost?
- Prices start from AUD $966 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.