Our pick of some of the best experiences, tours, shops and whisky distilleries in Scotland where you can learn about, taste and buy our national drink…
Food & Drink
What is Burns Night: The history behind the Scottish celebration
We prepare to have “a glass o’ whisky punch wi’ honest men” on Burns Night, accompanied by a forkful of historic ceremonies and sentiment
Burns Night: Top tips for nosing and tasting whisky
With Burns Night and a dram or two of whisky on the horizon, we speak to Master Blender Billy Walker and get his tips on how to host a tasting at home
How to celebrate Burns Night in 2023
25 January marks the birthday of Scotland’s pre-eminent poet, Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns and you can bet we’ll be celebrating this oh-so-Scottish night in style.…
Scottish gourmet USA: Bringing Scottish food to you
US readers can have a taste of Scotland delivered to their door with Scottish Gourmet USA Sponsored post Scotland is more than haggis. It’s…
The history of Glenfiddich whisky
How Glenfiddich rose from a small family operation to become the biggest single malt brand in the world
East Neuk in Fife: Explore the fringe of gold
This string of old fishing villages in Fife’s coastal nook is within easy travel distance of Edinburgh and Glasgow
Whisky and Chill-filtration: In the Parish of Peats
Chill-filtration splits whisky drinkers. Here’s what it is so you can make your own mind up, plus some new bottles to try as recommended by our Master of Malt
In search of Scottish treacle scones
How a search for a childhood favourite, traditional Scottish treacle scones can take your travels in unexpected directions
Scottish gin distilleries: Ori-gin-al makers:
With over 70 per cent of the UK’s gin made in Scotland, we tour some of the best gin distilleries in the country
