Departure over the Dornoch Firth. After a morning pick-up in or near Dornoch, it’s just a quick, scenic 13-minute journey across the Firth before arrival at the doorstep of the first tasting.

We have allocated an hour and fifteen minutes here, which provides the perfect window for a premium, focused tasting of the distillery’s famously smooth, elegant flagship expressions. Marvel at the towering giraffe-high copper stills - the tallest in Scotland - and browse the newly redesigned boutique shop. The chauffeur stays on standby at the main entrance, ready for an immediate boarding call.

A brief 9-minute drive deeper into the rural heart of Sutherland's borders takes guests through ancient standing stone country on the way to Edderton.

Step off at Balblair Distillery, one of the oldest and most photogenic distilleries in the Highlands.  This 80-minute block is ideal for a more intimate, slow-paced experience. Connoisseurs highly respect Balblair for its traditional dunnage warehouses and robust vintage malts.

Begin the homeward journey south through the lonely, beautiful expanse of Strath Dionard and along the shores of Loch Shin. Pass through Lairg and descend back into Sutherland, returning smoothly to your hotel or port side by 05:30 PM with effortless timing for your evening dinner or ship departure.

A 26-minute transit south provides time to relax as the landscape transitions toward the deep waters of the Cromarty Firth

With purchases securely stowed away, enjoy a smooth 30-minute return drive north, arriving back in Dornoch at the 5-hour mark.