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 United Museum & Stadium Tour (Sir. Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Old M16 0RA) — sit in your favorite player’s seat in the dressing room, walk through the players’ tunnel towards the pitch and sit in the manager’s seat in the dugout. You’ll see the press room where the manager makes his statement after each […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Beatles Story (Britannia Vaults, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside) — The award-winning “The Beatles Story” is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to telling the story of The Beatles’ rise to fame. Located in the Fab Four’s hometown of Liverpool on the stunning UNESCO World heritage waterfront at the Albert Dock, The Beatles […]