The Speyside Malt Whisky Trail Experience

Dates & Prices

Prices are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy. Minimum 8 person group.

Accommodations

The Craigellachie Speyside

4 Nights at the Craigellachie Speyside with full Scottish breakfast daily.

Things To Do

Glenlivet Distillery

In the early 19th Century, Glenlivet was the word for the best in whisky. Universally demanded by the aristocracy and the King, Glenlivet was the guarantee of a... More

Glenfiddich Distillery

Winter lays snow on hills rising over pagoda roofs. Summer colors local fields barley-gold. All year round spring water bubbles in the glen. As alive as that day in... More

Balvenie Distillery

Thanks to natural alchemy and centuries-old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts. Balvenie's whisky-making process is dedicated to maintaining the Five Rare Crafts and they are the... More

Before You Travel

• A quality rain suit, pants and jacket is a MUST! Zero Restriction and FootJoy are quality brands. If you do not own such apparel, it is expensive and note, you get what you pay for. So purchase wisely as you’ll be thankful you have it if you get a good lashing!
• Rain gloves – a must when playing in the rain. They come in pairs and for good reason. A wet hand on a wet grip will only result in tears as your ball, and maybe your club too, will undoubtedly end up in the fescue.
• A good ski hat – yes, not what you typically think of for golf but because most courses are on the ocean, the water temps are still only in the upper 50’s to 60 degrees. Combine these factors with some wind blowing onshore and then throw in some rain and it is a recipe for being miserable. A nice warm hat that can cover your ears could be your best friend.
• A proper golf umbrella – a must as normal summer weather means intermittent showers that come and go throughout a 4 hour round. You can generally see what is coming so instead of changing in and out of rain gear, you can use a good sturdy wind-resistant umbrella to shelter you until the shower passes.

Now, what about sunshine? Yes, they do have it in Scotland and when it comes out especially in the late spring and summer months, it can be quite warm to hot. Therefore, a few pair of golf shorts are in order. Golfers have been known to wear shorts under their rain pants simply because the extremes from shower to sunshine can be very dramatic – so this is sometimes the best approach.

All in all, these are the best tips to best prepare you for what we hope is a memorable experience golfing in Scotland.