Islay & The West Coast Whisky Tour

Arrive in Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow, renowned for its beautiful Victorian architecture and world-class museums. Stroll through the vibrant and culturally rich West End and enjoy a dram in Glasgow’s most famous whisky pub, The Pot Still.
Overnight – Glasgow

Once a hub of distilling activity, Glasgow’s whisky industry saw a revival with the opening of the Clydeside Distillery in 2017. Tour this beautiful distillery in historic Queen’s Dock and savour their delicate Lowland-style whisky.

Nearby, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe’s most impressive art collections, offering an excellent introduction to Scottish art, history, and culture.
Overnight – Glasgow

Collect your hire car this morning and leave the urban landscape behind as you travel north into the magnificent Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Make a short detour to visit the picturesque Glengoyne Distillery, nestled at the foot of the Campsie Hills.

Continue through a landscape of spectacular scenery and romantic castles, including Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of Clan Campbell. Your destination is Campbeltown on the picturesque Kintyre Peninsula – truly one of our favourite corners of Scotland.
Overnight – Campbeltown area

Campbeltown, once home to 34 distilleries, boasts a rich whisky heritage. Though quieter now, the town is experiencing a renaissance with three active producers: Springbank, Glen Scotia, and Glengyle. Enjoy a premium tasting at Cadenhead’s Warehouse, sampling some of the finest local whiskies and a few from further afield.

The surrounding region, immortalised in song by Sir Paul McCartney, offers a glimpse of a gentler corner of Scotland, with scenic beaches, charming hamlets, and ancient castles to discover.
Overnight – Campbeltown area

A real treat awaits as you take the ferry to Islay, renowned for its smoky, single-malt whiskies. Some historians believe whisky distillation arrived here from Ireland in the 13th century when the Lord of the Isles married the daughter of an Ulster baron.

Spend four nights on Islay, giving you ample opportunity to taste Scotland’s national product. Experience traditional whisky-making in all its glory – from barley malting to peat-fired kilns and iconic warehouses along the shores of Loch Indaal.
Overnight – Islay

Explore the island’s south coast, home to the full-bodied malts of Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig.

Ardbeg, the peatiest of the Islay malts, is now one of the fastest-growing. An included tour and tasting here is sure to be a highlight of your day.

At nearby Laphroaig Distillery, peat is still cut by hand, and Lagavulin is renowned for its long maturation and complex, rich, peaty character.
Overnight – Islay

Bowmore Distillery, beautifully situated on Loch Indaal, is widely recognised as one of the finest single malt whiskies in the world.

On Islay’s northern shores, Caol Ila Distillery allows you to watch distillers tending the six copper stills while enjoying a magnificent view across to Jura.
Overnight – Islay

Today you could make the short ferry journey to the stunning Isle of Jura. Mountainous, rugged, and sparsely populated, this is perhaps the wildest of the Inner Hebrides islands. The Paps of Jura, three cone-shaped mountains, dominate the landscape. Explore Jura’s wild landscapes and tour the Jura Distillery, which has stood in the same spot since 1810.
Overnight – Islay

After breakfast, take the ferry back to Kennacraig on the mainland. From here, you’ll enjoy a wonderfully scenic journey back to Glasgow to return your hire car, bringing your unforgettable whisky adventure to a close.