Tips & Tricks
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 […]
Glenkinchie Distillery & Visitors Centre (Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian) — come and visit Glenkinchie’s picturesque distillery and experience a real taste of Scotland. A visit there begins with its unique exhibition on the original Malting Floors — home to the renowned model distillery. Visitors are then met by a guide and led through the distillery […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]