GLAMIS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Glamis in Four Gins and Stone: A Bothy Tasting Paired with a Guided Tour of Glamis Castle
A combined adult-only ticket that pairs a Classic Gin Bothy Tasting of four seasonal gins with a guided tour and grounds admission at historic Glamis Castle—this guide explains what to expect, how to book and practical on-site details.
Glamis in Four Gins and Stone: A Bothy Tasting Paired with a Guided Tour of Glamis Castle.
Experience a deliberate, sensory day in the village of Glamis: begin with a Classic Gin Bothy Tasting at The Bothy Experience, savouring four seasonal gins and liqueurs, then move on to a guided tour of Glamis Castle with access to its gardens and grounds for a compact 3–4 hour outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Classic Gin Bothy Tasting
A tasting at The Bothy Experience presents four seasonal gins and liqueurs in an exhibition-style visitor centre; tastings are charged in addition to free access to the bothy visitor rooms and retail shop.
Glamis Castle Guided Tour
The combined ticket includes a guided tour of Glamis Castle and admission to its gardens and grounds, offering a direct encounter with the castle’s rich history.
Flexible Scheduling and Single-visit Validity
The combined ticket lets you book the gin tasting time online when purchasing, while the castle tour does not require advance booking — simply show your ticket at the castle on the day you choose; the ticket is valid for one castle admission on or before the end of the castle's 2026 visitor season.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a compact yet relaxed adult-only outing: allow roughly 1.5–2 hours at The Bothy Experience for the tasting and exhibition, then a similar period for the Glamis Castle guided tour and a walk through the gardens and grounds — together amounting to approximately 3–4 hours in total.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this combined ticket suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The gin tasting date and time must be booked online at the time of Combined Ticket purchase; the Glamis Castle tour does not require advance booking—present your Combined Ticket confirmation at the castle ticket office on the day you visit. Prices are subject to a booking fee.
You do not need to visit the castle on the same day as the gin tasting; the combined ticket is valid for one castle admission on or before the end of the castle's 2026 visitor season.
Free parking is available in Glamis village a short walk from The Bothy Experience and there is free onsite parking at Glamis Castle; guests can be dropped off at The Bothy Experience entrance if required.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is The Bothy Experience and is it a distillery?
The Bothy Experience is the home of the award-winning Gin Bothy where visitors can learn the Bothy story and sample spirits and liqueurs; it is not a distillery and there is no guided distillery tour — the spirits are distilled locally and a distillery in Glen Prosen is planned.
Are The Bothy Experience and Glamis Castle accessible?
All public areas of The Bothy Experience, including tasting rooms, are on the ground floor and there is an accessible toilet; however, due to the historic nature of Glamis Castle there is no lift and the guided tour involves many stone steps.
Does The Bothy Experience cater for special diets or allergies?
The Bothy Experience will attempt to provide alternatives for special diets and allergies if informed in advance, but food is prepared where common allergens may be present and full allergen-free guarantees cannot be given; for castle dining, contact the Glamis Castle restaurant directly for their allergen policy.
Is there parking and public transport to Glamis?
Yes—free parking is available in Glamis village near The Bothy Experience and free onsite parking is provided at Glamis Castle; a return public bus runs from Dundee (via Forfar) to Glamis village and Glamis Castle—check Traveline Scotland for schedules, and local taxi recommendations are provided in confirmation emails.
Can I visit the castle on a different day from my tasting?
Yes—the visitor does not need to visit Glamis Castle on the same day as the gin tasting; the combined ticket covers one castle admission on or before the end of the castle's 2026 visitor season.
Are there age or pet restrictions for the tasting or castle tour?
Gin tastings are for adults only (18+); with the exception of assistance dogs, other dogs are not permitted in tasting rooms though they are allowed in other public areas; on the castle tour assistance dogs only are permitted.