Could there be a better name for the first whisky to come from a years-dead distillery than Samsara? Meaning ‘rebirth’, the Samsara is the pride of Bladnoch Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest scotch makers. And its resuscitation is thanks to an Australian. Brought to you by Bladnoch Distillery Perhaps it was the flash in the … Read more
Drinking scotch in Scotland is like sipping Champagne in Reims, eating sushi in Tokyo or bungee jumping in Vanuatu. There’s something special about experiencing things at their source. Here are 5 of the best whisky in Glasgow bars for a dram. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Isn’t that the supreme proverb of … Read more
Beautiful Glengoyne Distillery – just 14 miles from Glasgow city centre – dates back to 1820s. It has its own waterfall, makes exquisite single malt whisky, and runs excellent distillery and tasting tours all year round. It’s one of the best things to do in Glasgow. Glengoyne Distillery is a rare thing indeed. Not only … Read more
Straddling the boundary between the Scottish Highlands and the lowlands, Loch Lomond’s rare beauty and sheer vastness draws many visitors to its shores. But once you’re there, what is there to do? Here’s our guide to what to see, do and eat in Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Scotland and also one of … Read more
Visiting a loch while you’re here is surely on everyone’s list when they plan a trip to Scotland. But if you’re not planning on driving, the more remote lochs will be out of reach. Here’s how you can explore Loch Lomond without a car. The bonnie lochs of Scotland, full of mystery and romance (and … Read more
Remember that scene from Trainspotting? When they go out into the Scottish countryside to that really isolated train station? Well that’s a real place. It’s called Corrour Station, , and it’s a bit of hidden secret – a diamond among the thistles. Our dear friend Jimmy, who heads back home to Bonnie Scotland almost every … Read more