Moray/Speyside, Scotland

Dufftown – a weekend in whisky country

February arrived, bringing with it the dreaded lurgy. It struck me first, then floored Mr G the next day. After ten days of flu we had a severe case of sorry-for-self-itis. It felt like months since we'd rambled around Scotland. Craving scenery and fresh air, our trip to Dufftown came just at the right time.… Continue reading Dufftown – a weekend in whisky country

Edinburgh, Scotland

Whisky Galore – cultivating an appreciation of uisge beatha

An induction - Edinburgh Whisky Solstice As a passionate promoter of Scottish tourism and all things Scottish I've always felt there was a chink in my armour.  An appreciation of my national drink.  No, not Irn Bru everyone loves that - right?  I'm talking about Scotch whisky, uisge beatha or the water of life.  While… Continue reading Whisky Galore – cultivating an appreciation of uisge beatha