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Top 5 cultural & heritage things to do in Aberfeldy

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Aberfeldy, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Birks of Aberfeldy: Highlands and the Tay Self Guided Audio Tour, Aberfeldy1

    1. Birks of Aberfeldy: Highlands and the Tay Self Guided Audio Tour

    Discover Aberfeldy, a charming Highland market town with rich ties to whisky, military history, and poet Robert Burns, on a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour. Starting at the Co-op car park, you’ll explore scenic streets, the River Tay, and iconic landmarks like Wade’s Bridge and Moness Falls. Highlights include the Art Deco Birks Cinema, the world’s longest plastic footbridge, the historic Watermill-turned-bookshop, and the Black Watch Memorial. Walk the famous Birks path where Burns found inspiration, visit Aberfeldy Golf Club, and spot signs of Scotland’s beaver reintroduction. This tour blends natural beauty, cultural heritage, and fascinating stories in a town that bridges the Highlands and Lowlands.

  2. Whisky Explorer Experience, Aberfeldy2

    2. Whisky Explorer Experience

    5.0· 8 reviews· 1.8 hours

    For true whisky enthusiasts, the Whisky Explorer Tour offers a deeper dive into the craft, heritage, and innovation behind Dewar’s Blended Scotch and Aberfeldy Single Malt. This immersive journey takes you from the origins of Dewar’s Whisky to a guided exploration of our Aberfeldy Distillery, culminating in a premium, sensory whisky tasting featuring rare and aged expressions from our portfolio. DRAMS INCLUDED: Your chosen Dewar’s Blended Scotch Whisky Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Tuscan Wine Cask Finish Aberfeldy 26 Year Old Exceptional Cask Dewar’s Double Double 32 Year Old Aultmore 25 Year Old Spirit of Speyside Limited Edition (please note these are subject to availability)

  3. Create Your Own Scotch Whisky, Aberfeldy3

    3. Create Your Own Scotch Whisky

    5.0· 4 reviews· 1 hours

    Follow in our founders footsteps and learn the art of the Master Blender. There can be up to 40 different whiskies that go into a blend and in our session we have 5 whiskies for you to nose and blend to create your own special recipe. You will create your own style and make a 100ml bottle of your own blend to take away. 30 minute sensory session on the art of blending 30 minute session creating your own blend 100ml bottle of your own blended Scotch Whisky to take home Also included is the heritage centre offering a unique insight into founders; John Dewar and his sons Tommy and John Alexander.  NOTE: A Production Tour is NOT included with this experience. To see the stills, please book the 12 noon Dewar’s Aberfeldy Experience separately.

  1. 1 Hour Tasting of Rarest & Oldest Whiskies, Aberfeldy4

    4. 1 Hour Tasting of Rarest & Oldest Whiskies

    5.0· 3 reviews· 1 hours

    Let us pique your curiosity with whiskies that one can only dream about. This experience includes the Ultimate line-up of whiskies and gives whisky enthusiasts the chance to taste our oldest and rarest whiskies. Uncover the history of our single malt distilleries as one of our guides shares stories from Aberfeldy, MacDuff, Aultmore, and Craigellachie Distillery.

  2. Aberfeldy Distillery Tour, Aberfeldy5

    5. Aberfeldy Distillery Tour

    4.8· 354 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Just three miles from the birth place of founder John Dewar, the Aberfeldy Distillery is the only distillery built by the Dewar family. Your experience includes a distillery tour and access to the atmospheric warehouse where you can hear about the angels’ share and how the whisky is double aged for a richer smoother flavour. Also included is the heritage centre offering a unique insight into founders; John Dewar and his sons Tommy and John Alexander.  You will end the tour in one of our tasting rooms to enjoy a comparative tasting of our Dewar's Blended Scotch and our Aberfeldy Single Malt. Enjoy a dram (over 18s only) in the whisky lounge with comfy sofas and warming fire as well as free wifi.

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