Day 1
Arrive at the hotel and settle in. Explore the locality before enjoying dinner in the restaurant and your first overnight stay.
Day 2
Travel south to Glamis Castle, ancestral home of the Earl of Strathmore for more than 600 years. From here, make your way to Stanley Mills, a hi-tech interactive visitor experience at the spectacular 18th-century water mill complex beside the River Tay. Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 3
Today, visit two more historic castles. Firstly, Crathes Castle is set against a magnificent garden with its world-renowned June Border. Afterwards, visit Drum Castle and gardens, which was the home of the Irvine family from 1323-1975. Situated in the world-famous castle country of north-east Scotland, the castle stands at the gates to Royal Deeside on a ridge overlooking the River Dee, 10 miles from the heart of the granite city, Aberdeen. Return to your hotel and have a relaxing evening before the long day ahead tomorrow
Day 4
Today, visit the Dallas Dhu distillery, built in 1898 to produce the popular ‘Roderick Dhu’ blend of whisky. Visitors can see and hear how whisky was made and sample a free dram. From here continue on to Culloden Battlefield, one of Scotland’s most significant historic sites. Scene of the last stand of the Jacobite rebellion it has a haunting, evocative atmosphere. Start your journey home.