Tips & Tricks
Malt Whisky Trail — follow the world-famous Malt Whisky Trail through Speyside to seven working distilleries, including a fascinating cooperage and a historic distillery. From Benromach to Dallas Dhu, a perfect time capsule of whisky-making; from Glen Moray to Strathisla, home and heart of Chivas Regal; from the Glen Grant distillery to the Speyside Cooperage […]
Manchester (city) – this city in northwest England was once the heart of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, and it still retains an important place in the country’s culture. Through it runs the Castlefield Conservation Area’s 18th century canal system that was used in the textile industry. When you’re in Manchester, make sure to see The John […]
Muirfield Golf Course (Duncan Road, Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian) – this golf course is located 40 minutes east of Edinburgh (via routes A1 and A198). Many of the world’s greatest players believe that Muirfield near Edinburgh is the fairest examination of championship golf among all the great and historic course of the British Isles. If […]
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival (various locations within Edinburgh) – held annually in late July, the Edinburgh Jazz Festival was set up in 1978 by banjo-player and guitarist, Mike Hart. Mike’s initial focus was on traditional jazz and a host of events taking place for free admission in pubs. By the mid-80’s the Festival had […]
Scotch Whisky Experience (354 Castlehill, Edinburgh) — take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Journey through gently swaying fields of barley and on to the warmth of the Malt Kiln with its lingering smell of burning peat. Explore Scotland’s diverse whisky regions and the flavors that the countryside […]
Leeds (city) — Leeds is located in Yorkshire and is split in two by the River Aire. On the south bank of the city, the Royal Armouries house the national collection of arms and artillery, including medieval armor and weapons. On the other side of the river is the industrial area, which is renowned for […]