Glenmorangie Distillery & Lovely Dornoch
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Port
Invergordon (Inverness), Scotland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This tour takes in a traditional distillery that produces one of Scotland's best-loved malt whiskies and the quaint, historical town of Dornoch.
A short trip north leads to the ancient Royal Burgh of Tain -- an attractive small town of grand whisky-colored sandstone buildings. Your destination is the Glenmorangie Distillery. Glenmorangie means Glen of Tranquility -- a particularly appropriate description for this calm and scenic location. For more than 150 years, Glenmorangie has produced highly-rated malt whisky, which is distributed all over the world. The traditions surrounding the art of distilling have been passed down from generation to generation through the local families who make up the dedicated workforce. View the production area, absorbing all the sights, sounds and aromas associated with the making of malt whisky, and try two wee drams. Spend a little time in the Visitor Center to discover the traditional skills of coopering and malting, and the effects of wood on whisky.
Next, you'll cross the Dornoch Firth via a low causeway bridge to the enchanting, 12th-century Royal town of Dornoch. Surrounded by sand dunes and blessed with an exceptionally sunny climate, this is a very popular resort. Among solid Edwardian hotels, trees and flowers grow in colorful profusion alongside miles of sandy beach and a championship golf course. The town's oldest buildings all huddle around its spacious and beautiful square, including the impressive medieval cathedral. The Old Town Jail is now home to a series of enticing galleries and shops.
Departing Dornoch, you'll travel south towards Invergordon and return to the ship.
Notes:
Photography is not allowed within the production area of the distillery. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, and many steps. Dress warmly in layered clothing; outer layer should be windproof and waterproof. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.