If you are thinking about touring whisky distilleries in Scotland, don’t forget about Moray Speyside. Located near the River Spey, it has long been known as the Mecca of the country’s single malt whisky industry. And there is a very good reason for that designation. Its home to more than 45 distilleries and host to one of the world’s most beloved homage to malted barley, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.
Nestled in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides sits the Queen. She’s a 239-square mile stretch of whisky drinkers’ nirvana, also known as the Island of Islay. Her peat filled soil and grassy covered rock outcroppings have been home to several whisky distilleries for centuries. One of them is the Ardbeg. It sits due east of the Gaelic isle’s major port, Ellen, in the diminutive town of Argyll. People have been ordering drams of its finest whiskies on and off since 1815.
Oban Distillery is situated on the West Coast of Scotland in the town of Oban. The Distillery sits right in the heart of the town.
As Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh is rich in the country's history and culture. It is also a desired destination for many travelers, attracting over one million foreign visitors a year. There are countless things to do and see in Edinburgh, and it would take a lifetime to experience them all. The following is a list of just a few essential things to do in Edinburgh.
