Current Tours

Dumbarton, by Dalreoch Station.

The IslandSlice Distillery near Loch Lomond, takes 300 years of rum history and brings the sunshine to Dumbarton,  Experience the Caribbean vibe on your visit and hear first hand about the history of Island Slice brand, Sylvester and his story, his sensational rum, and of course get to sample the delights of IslandSlice.

This tour is for group bookings of a minimum of 8 people.  Please use the contact form or  call 07707 873210 for further information. 

New dates will be announced soon for 

Island Slice Tours in 2023

Millport. Isle of Cumbrae

Join Judith and Sal for a raucous, bawdy experience as you sip your way through the history of the juniper berry with our ultimate gin experience,  - a ‘sin’ and tonic afternoon in the seedy backroom of Millport’s most notorious spirit producers.

Madame Judith Defaux, reputable server of a 

'drop of the ‘ard stuff’, and her sometimes able assistant Mistress Sally Swally (Sal) provide spiritous entertainment as they take you back in time to the drudgery and squalor of Victorian backstreets for a look at the rise and fall of gin.

This tour can be booked for private groups of  a minimum of 8 people.  

Please use the contact form or  call 

07707 873210 to book your group tour.

Irvine Harbourside, North Ayrshire.

Take a stroll along the waters edge at Irvine's picturesque harbourside. 

Accompanied by our Carter you will discover the fascinating history of the busy bustling trading harbour of the past, and finish your tour in a cosy family pub.  

This tour can include a visit to the Scottish Maritime Museum.

Can be arranged for group bookings of a minimum of 8 people.  

Please use the contact form or  call 07707 873210 for further information. 

Newmmilns, East Ayrshire.

Be transported back to Victorian Newmilns at the height of the textile industry.

 The mIllers & Merchants 2 stop Tour begins at the MYB lace mill in Newmilns; makers of lace of over 100 hundred years.  Then follows lunch at the Lamlash House, an opulent beautifully restored Victorian building originally belonging to banking merchant Robert Carmichael Mitchell. You will be served by Annie Currie, the maid servant in the house in 1901. 

Contact us to book in your group.

call 07707 873210 for further information.

East Ayrshire.

If you like an element of surprise and first class local fresh food, the History Mystery Tour is definitely for you.  Add a castle visit and a close encounter with a Laird, for a unique enjoyable experience.  This tour is suitable for groups of 16 -20 people and can be arranged by appointment.  

Please use the contact form or  call 07707 873210 for further information. 

Virtual Tour.

Fae Tap tae Tae explores the fascinating bonnet & boot industries of Stewarton & Maybole in Ayrshire.  The 90 minute virtual tour is brought to you by Noreen of Lyon tour Scotland and Janet of THAT.Co.   Book your group in for a fun & informative virtual event and sit back for some armchair travel exploring Ayrshires past.

 This tour is for group bookings of a minimum of 8 people.  Please use the contact form or  call 07707 873210 for further information. 

North Ayrshire.

Do you prefer your tatties as crisps, chips or dauphinoise?

Guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling,

the G&T presentation explores Ayrshire's production of 2 food and drink staples.  Gin and Tatties.  Ayrshire is renowned for having the perfect growing conditions for potatoes. and is  also is the home of exceptional gin producers receiving multi award winning medals for the popular libation. 

Originally a virtual presentation during lock down,  we are delighted to present it live in 2023 in 

West Kilbride.

This tour can be arranged for small groups of 4 - 12 people.  Contact Janet to organise your group G&T tour.

 or call 07707 873210 for further information.