Moray Coast and Speyside Tour
Enjoy the Private Group Moray Coast and Speyside Day Tour which leaves from Inverness. The Inverness Tour Guides entertain and share local knowledge while you travel in style and comfort in our air conditioned vehicles. Tours priced for up to 7 passengers.
Visit amazing locations; Bow Fiddle Rock, The Three Kings, Fordyce Village, Portsoy Harbour, Strathisla Distillery or Keith Town and Craigellachie Bridge.
Departure
Collection from within 16 miles of Inverness included in the price.
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£590.00 9 hours
Moray Coast and Speyside Tour North East 250 – Itinerary
The Moray Coast and Speyside Tour is a great mix of coast and country. We head east to Gordon Castle, then see Bow Fiddle Rock and later the Three Kings at Cullen. You will enjoy free time here for lunch and a wander. In the afternoon we continue through Fordyce Historic Village to our last coastal location; Portsoy Harbour. Then we head inland to the town of Keith where you can choose between free time in town or a visit to Strathisla Distillery. Our return to Inverness will give us the chance for photos at Craigellachie Bridge and the village of Dallas.
Gordon Castle Walled Garden
Open all year round, the walled garden is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. At almost eight acres in size it is one of the oldest and largest kitchen gardens in Britain and has been lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by world famous designer Arne Maynard. There is an award-winning café and a shop, with a product range based on the plants they grow.
Bow Fiddle Rock
The quarzite natural rock arch near Portknockie on the Moray Coast is one of our most famous coastal features. It get’s its name because it resembles the tip of a fiddle bow. It is a lovely place for a short walk and a photo or two.
The Three Kings
The Three Kings are impressive Quarzite stacks on Cullen Beach. There was a major battle here in 962 AD, where King Indulf of the Scots was killed fighting an invading Norse and Danish force. Both Vikings and Danes also supposedly lost kings that day, hence the name of the sea stacks. The old rhyme says “Between Coedlich and the sea, there lies Kings’ sons three.”
Cullen
Cullen is a charming seaside town, with an impressive beach and attractive harbour. Gift shops and antique stores line the main street, and the ice cream shop is nearly legendary. All of that, together with charming cafes, pubs and an excellent Fish and chip shop make Cullen an excellent choice for free time and lunch. The town has also given its name to the famous fish soup; Cullen Skink. Smoked haddock, potatoes and onion are the primary ingredients and the world Cullen Skink championships are held in town every year. Competition is fierce!
Fordyce
Historic Fordyce is so lovely it would be a shame to miss it. A village with a truly medieval feel, it is just the place to have a walk and soak up the atmosphere. The Castle on the main street dates was a Menzies house, built in 1592. The churchyard is one of the most interesting in northern Scotland, and some of the church ruins there date back to 1272. The upper floor of the ruined church has some fascinating exhibits on the village history.
Portsoy
Portsoy is a charming coastal village particularly well known because of its historic harbour. The harbour makes Portsoy the ideal place to host the annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. We also find the artisan Portsoy marble shop here, making jewellery not from marble but rather from Serpentine. Filming for the 2016 movie “Whisky Galore” took place here.
Keith
Keith’s earliest records date back to the 1100’s. The area around Mid Street, the main shopping street, is newer, however. This is because the part of the town east of the river was laid out as a planned town in the 1700’s. The town centre has character and a great range of independent shops. Keith has a long history in the textile trade, and perhaps as a result, has developed the Keith Kilt and Textile Centre. This is the premier training centre in the world where students are trained in the art of kiltmaking. Keith is also where we find the Scottish Tartans Museum. Distilling has been Keith’s other big industry, and the best known distillery in town is undoubtedly Strathisla.
Strathisla Distillery
Chivas Brothers own Strathisla Distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in the Highlands. Opened in 1786, the distillery is one of the prettiest in the Highlands as well as one of the oldest! Chivas Brothers bought the distillery in 1955 and are proud to say that Strathisla Single Malt is at the heart of each and every Chivas Regal blend. This location is important to their whisky making partly because it was the first distillery they ever owned.
Craigellachie Bridge
The famous civil engineer, Thomas Telford, built Craigellachie Bridge (between 1812 and 1815) to span the River Spey. It is the oldest surviving cast-iron bridge in Scotland and considered one of the finest in Britain. The poet laureate, Robert Southey, exclaimed that it was “beautifully light, in a situation where the utility of lightness is instantly perceived”.
Dallas
Dallas is a pretty one-street village in the Morayshire Hills. One of our guides had a lot of fun taking Ken Kercheval to visit it, because he played Cliff Barnes from “Dallas” the TV show). We also see the ruined remains of Dallas Castle.
Moray Coast and Speyside Tour – Price
£590 for up to seven passengers.
Moray Coast and Speyside Tour – Departure
The tour departs from your Inverness accommodation, or any transport hub you prefer, like bus station, train station or airport. You tell us, and we’ll be there.
FAQ
Can each person in the party pay separately?
Driver/Guide licencing in Scotland will only allow us to take one payment per tour, so if people in a party wish to split the cost then they arrange that amongst themselves and make one tour payment to us.
Are entries to the various visitor attractions and distillery included?
We don’t include entry to the attractions or distillery – and that way we leave the day as flexible as possible for you.
Do I need to book any items in advance?
If you wish to visit Strathisla Distillery then you will need to book it in advance, but we are happy to advise and assist you with this.
Will I need cash with me?
Most places will accept Visa or MasterCard and some will accept American Express. It is always prudent, though, to bring a little cash with you for unexpected eventualities. You will need GBP, not Euros or Dollars.
What will we be doing for lunch?
You are responsible for paying for your own food & drink during your tour. Lunch could be in a café, pub, restaurant or even a picnic at a beauty spot. Your guide can discuss and advise on options when you meet them.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Inverness Tour Guides?
Our Inverness Tour Guides are a hand-picked team. As well as being accredited members of the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association, they are all well-recognised as being at the top of their fields. They were chosen because they are great storytellers, are fun to be with, and are uniquely qualified to do what they do well. We are convinced that there is no better team of guides to be found. See their individual profiles here
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Here at Inverness Tours we continually monitor performance. As a result we are confident that we offer long experience and expertise in providing quality, value and enjoyment.
Our Vehicles
Our vehicles are spacious and air conditioned, easily accommodating up to seven passengers. The reclining seats and tinted windows ensure touring in comfort and style.
Our Track Record
Inverness Tours has been taking visitors on world-class tours for more than fifteen years and has been striving to make its exclusive tour business the finest of its kind available in Scotland.
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Our Precautions
Our COVID19 precautions – Inverness Tours has always carried bacteriological and virucidal disinfectant sprays, disposable gloves and the necessary wipes etc. The vehicles are cleaned on a daily basis. We are investigating and instituting further measures to keep you safe at this current time and into the future.
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What’s included?
The 7-passenger vehicle together with qualified driver/guide is included.
Summary terms and conditions:-
- All tours are exclusive and the same price for between one and seven people. Your booking is considered confirmed once we send out your confirmation.
- While Inverness Tours shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and/or services as planned, we reserve the right to alter itineraries, guide, transport or accommodation if circumstances require us to do so. If we have to cancel a tour you receive a full refund of the amount paid and that is the extent of our obligation.
- Our normal Cancellation Terms as outlined in the point below have been temporarily relaxed. The relaxation is in relation to any booking which requires to cancel due to COVID-19. Our COVID-19 cancellation terms are outlined here.
- If you wish to change any part of your confirmed booking you should inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet your request. If you cancel a booking up to 30 days in advance you receive a 75% refund of the total paid. Cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the tour receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 10 days of the tour or are not at the organised departure or pick-up point.
- We are happy for you to enjoy bottled water and hard candies while we travel. Other types of food and drink have proved previously to be quite hazardous (on Highland roads) both to yourselves and seat upholstery.
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