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Malt Whisky and Distilleries in the Highlands of Scotland
WHISKY This is Jonathan's favourite subject! Within easy driving distance (but designate a driver!) we have the world's largest malt whisky distilling area. The Spey Valley is the home of the annual spring 'Spirit of Speyside' whisky festival www.spiritofspeyside.com and the Malt Whisky Trail www.maltwhiskytrail.com Some of the finest whiskies in the world are proudly and lovingly produced in this 'neck o' the woods'. Once tasted, this amber liquid becomes a pleasure to be repeated and the tasting of different single malts and blends, a must.
Many of the distilleries have excellent visitor centres where you can learn all about the distilling process and sample the produce.
Castles in the Scottish Highlands
Cawdor, Ballindalloch, Urquhart, Blair Atholl, Brodie...to name but a few. Historical and cultural sites are in abundance in this part of the Highlands, giving a wonderful living testimony to the colourful history of the area.
History can also be experienced first hand at the Highland Folk Park in Newtonmore. This award winning centre encapsulates human endeavour and development in Highland life from the 1700's.
Another historical site worth a visit is Culloden, on the outskirts of Inverness (40 minute drive away). This is the site of the last hand to hand battle fought on British soil. A short lived but very bloody battle that changed the course of history. The site has become a place of pilgimage for many people from Scotland and further afield.
