Bothies and Bannocks
About Bothies and Bannocks
Bothies & Bannocks offers chauffeur-driven food and drink tours in the Deeside area of Aberdeenshire. The name ‘Bothies & Bannocks’ reflects the heritage of our roots in the North East of Scotland, where a ‘bothy’ refers to a farm or estate outbuilding, which are now commonly used by hill walkers as shelter from the elements. Every region in Scotland has their own version of a ‘bannock’ and in Aberdeenshire it is hearty pancake, usually served with butter and jam.
We provide a range of tours which allow your clients to experience the best food and drink Aberdeenshire has to offer, meet the people behind the produce and immerse themselves in our local culture. Bespoke tours are available on request
Product Offerings
5-6 hours
1-8 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information.
Inclusions
- Tour of an Aberdeen Angus Cattle farm - meet the farmer and hear his stories
- Aberdeen Angus lunch & drinks (local beer or soft drink)
- Tour of Lost Loch Distillery - Scotland’s first distillery to produce absinthe
8 hours
1-8 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information.
Inclusions
- Short scenic drive to a Farmers Market to meet producers and buy ingredients
- Visit an independent drink emporium to buy drinks for the day (drinks not included in price)
- Return to Aberdeen to a cook school for a hands-on cookery class and 3 course meal
8-9 hours
1-8 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information.
Inclusions
- Stop at the Old Royal Station in Ballater to explore the Royal Carriage and taste an Aberdeenshire delicacy
- Distillery tour and tasting at Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Lunch at a small artisan baker’s cafe
- Tour and tasting at the Cambus o’May creamery to discover traditional farmhouse cheeses
10+ hours
1-8 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information.
Inclusions
- Visit to the Speyside Cooperage to see casks being made
- Tour of two lesser known Speyside distilleries
- Traditional Scottish pub lunch
- Stop on way home for a pie, pint & dram at remote bar
7-8 hours
1-8 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information.
Inclusions
- Hearty Scottish brunch at Castleton farm shop
- Distillery tour and tasting at Ogilvy Vodka, Scotland’s first potato vodka
- Gin tasting at the Gin Bothy, 4 full pours and nibbles
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