Journey to Scotland
A Whisky Experience
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A luxury retreat itinerary filled with experiences of Scotland from whisky tastings, to mushroom foraging, food experiences and fly fishing. This journey is sure to engage the senses as you rest your head each evening in a private 17th century Baronial mansion filled with history and stories.
This experience is inclusive of:
Luxury Accommodations for 4 nights/5 days at Candacraig Castle with full butler service, personal chef and house manager.
Private VIP arrival and departure transfers from Edinburgh Airport or Aberdeen Airport
All meals as noted in the itinerary, made with locally sourced ingredients
Meals at the Castle will be provided by a personal chef to the group
Traditional afternoon tea in the Castle Gardens
Specially curated wine menu and beverage menu selections during your entire stay
Private Limited Edition Whisky Tasting with Golden Decanters Founders - Ann Medlock & Julia Hall Mackenzie-Gillanders
Exclusive access to Mortlach Distillery - one of the best kept secrets in Scotland and not open to the general public.
Private Distillery Tour Excursions and Whisky Tastings with exclusive transportation, as noted in the itinerary
Guided experiential Scottish experiences and entertainment
Porterage fees, Gratuities and taxes
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrival Day
PRIVATE VIP ARRIVAL TRANSFERS FROM EDINBURGH OR ABERDEEN
3:00 PM ARRIVAL AT CANDACRAIG
3:00 PM GUIDED TOUR OF THE HOUSE AND WALLED GARDEN WITH AFTERNOON TEA
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM - AFTERNOON AT LEISURE AT THE CASTLE
6:30 PM WOOD FIRE DINNER IN THE GARDEN
9:00 PM LIMITED EDITION WHISKY TASTING WITH GOLDEN DECANTERS, FEMALE INDEPENDENT BOTTLERS AND DISTILLERS
Day 2 - Distillery Tours & Tastings
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - FULL SCOTTISH BREAKFAST
10:30 AM - VISIT TO BENROMACH DISTILLERY WITH LUNCH
2:30 PM - PRIVATE ACCESS AND TASTING AT MORLTACH DISTILLERY DUFFTOWN
4:30 PM - STOPOVER AT MACALLAN DISTILLERY AND SHOP
7:00 PM - DINNER IN THE DRAWING ROOM
9:00 PM - AFTER DINNER DRINKS IN THE DRAWING ROOM
Fishing, Foraging and Whisky Safari
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - FULL SCOTTISH BREAKFAST
10:00 AM - FLY FISHING WITH LOCAL GHILLIES
1:00 PM - PICNIC LUNCH ON THE HILL COMPLIMENTED WITH A WHISKY TASTING
2:00 PM - FORAGING FOR MUSHROOMS AND HERBS (led by a local "Wild Food Culture" expert)
4:00 PM - A STOP AT THE STEADING BAR (local area pub) WITH LOCAL MUSICIANS
6:30 PM - WHISKY FOOD SAFARI WITH GHILLIE BASAN
Day 4 - A Visit with a Whisky Maker & An Evening with Robert Burns
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - FULL SCOTTISH BREAKFAST
10:00 AM - A Visit with a Whisky Maker
AFTERNOON AT LEISURE
6:30 PM - PRE-DINNER DRINKS IN THE WHISKY LIBRARY
7:00 PM - BURNS SUPPER IN THE CANDACRAIG MAIN DINING ROOM
9:30 PM - CEILIDH IN THE DRAWING ROOM
Day 5 - Departure Day
8:00 AM - 10 AM - FULL SCOTTISH BREAKFAST
DEPARTURE AFTER BREAKFAST - Private VIP Departures to Edinburgh or Aberdeen
About Candacraig Castle
A magnificent 17th century Scottish Baronial mansion offering the gateway to wild beauty, a home to call your own, and the promise to deliver a truly unforgettable experience. Set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park, Candacraig is nestled in the Scottish Highlands, close to the Queen's estate of Balmoral.
Candacraig presents an immaculate rural retreat for you to relax and unwind, with twelve individually styled bedrooms providing elegant comfort for up to twenty-four guests. The luxurious public rooms offer further opportunity to enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere, with our beautiful Drawing Room, stylish Billiards Room, and lavish Whisky Library, host to their impressive collection of enticing Scottish single malt whiskies and gins.
This journey is being offered on a limited time and limited space availability.
For more details, information and pricing please use our enquiry form here: Journey To Scotland Enquiry
