11 January 2010

Scottish Highlands & Islands


Your trip begins in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. Lowland sights include Gretna Green and Carlisle, including Carlisle Castle, which has guarded England’s frontier with Scotland since the 11th century. It is here that Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in 1558. Next, travel to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, and visit fascinating Edinburgh Castle. In the Scottish Highlands, enjoy visits to pretty Braemar, home to the Royal Highland Games for over 900 years, a whisky distillery, and the Highland capital of Inverness. Visit Culloden Moor and Cawdor Castle, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, on a half-day excursion. Then tour the unique Orkney Islands in the company of a Local Guide. The stunning scenery of northern Scotland leads you to the isles of Skye and Mull for two-night stays on each. Back in Glasgow, there is time for a city sightseeing tour and last-minute shopping before completing this exceptional vacation experience in Scotland.

The Scotch Whisky Tourism Initiative, otherwise known as ScotlandWhisky has published a map which shows the six best whisky bars in Glasgow, for those who want to sample some of Scotland's most famous drink while visiting the city. Glasgow has always played a vital role in the story of Scottish whisky, and not just as a prime market for the product. Today it is home to the headquarters of three of the leading Scotch whisky companies, and there are two single malt distilleries that are easy to visit from the city: Auchentoshan.and Glengoyne.

Each of the bars on the Glasgow whisky trail not only has a great selection of whiskies, including single malts, blends and rare bottles, they also have a staff who have been specially trained to really know their whisky. Drinking in these top whisky pubs will be an education as well as a pleasure.


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