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After breakfast, served from 8am, we will travel to the spectacular Fort George. Built in 1747 in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden, the fort is the finest example of 18th-century military engineering on the British Isles and remains virtually unaltered today. We will be escorted around the fort in a private tour by a member of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment). Standing beside the Moray Firth, at Ardersier, the fort offers magnificent views across the water - look out in to the estuary and you may be lucky enough to see a school of Dolphins.

We then head back to Inverness for a light lunch at the Michelin star restaurant, The Boath House, before travelling to the site of the Battle of Culloden in 1745. Our resident Highland storyteller, Ray Owens, will bring the history and the scenes of the last battle ever to be fought on British soil to life. On our return to Aldourie castle, we will be welcomed by a Highland Piper and afternoon tea.

In the evening we will be treated to a special Burns Night Supper, complete with address of the haggis and whisky toast, following which we will dance the night away with a traditional Scottish Ceilidh band.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then feel free to enjoy the castle grounds, Loch and the surrounding area and nearby town.There are a variety of activities and pursuits you can choose from, including river fishing, clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 driving or even enjoy a complimentary scenic waterfall walk with a local guide. For a more relaxing day, guests can also review the books in the libarary, play a game of croquet on the lawn or unwind with beauty and hair treatments at the castle. See additional price supplements for details.

After another sumptuous dinner from our gourmet chef, served around 8pm, we will hold a whisky tasting master class. Guests will discover the heritage of whisky and learn about the varying regions, types and makes, before sampling several different malts.

After breakfast, once all the guests have vacated their rooms, there will be the opportunity to take a tour of the castle with the housekeeper. Aldourie Castle has recently won the HHA/Sotherby’s Restoration Award 2011 and you will be able to discover for yourself the love and attention to detail that has gone in to this historic house.

Guests may then enjoy the castle grounds and activities for the rest of the morning. If desired, we can book you in for a pub lunch at the superb Dores Inn on the banks of Loch Ness.

We are sure you will have a wonderful stay.

Prices start from £1,500 per person for this 3 night stay at Aldourie Castle (prices vary per room booked). This includes gourmet meals prepared by our award-winning chef plus wines, pre-dinner drinks and liqueurs. The staff at Aldourie Castle can accommodate even the most demanding of dietary requirements, don’t be afraid to ask!

For further details or to book your place on this exclusive weekend, please contact Claire Marshall from our events team at claire@peelheritage.com or by calling 01756 796176 or fill in our online form.