The Spirit of Scotland Your Detailed Itinerary The Spirit of Scotland Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 Day 7 Day 9 Enjoy the views over Loch Lomond Continue your discovery of Islay by Take the main road north through From Inverness go east for Forres Return to Edinburgh by the A9. after departing Glasgow on your way of Kilchoman Distillery, a farm the Great Glen, admiring the views and the nearby Dallas Dhu preserved The Scotch Whisky Experience drive to the west by the A83. Turn distillery opened only in 2005, of Ben Nevis just beyond Fort distillery. Then follow minor roads features tutored tastings, guided west from the loch shores for the towards the western side of the William. At Invergarry swing west south-eastwards to reach the River tours and also has a restaurant climb to the Pass called the Rest island. Distilleries such as Caol Ila for the journey among the Spey at Craigellachie, in the heart of featuring whisky (where possible!) and Be Thankful. Then it’s a and Bunnahabhain lie to the north- magnificent mountains of Glen ‘Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail’ to see in its fine dining menus. downhill journey to Loch Fyne – a east, on the Sound of Jura, with a Shiel. Look out for the famous views the Speyside Cooperage. From there long fjord-like sea-loch that you visitor centre at Finlaggan on the of Eilean Donan Castle before it is a short drive north to Elgin, noted follow all the way to Tarbert in way that tells the story of Clan reaching Kyle of Lochalsh and the not just for its handsome ruined Kintyre for overnight. Donald, the Lords of the Isles. With Skye Bridge. Overnight on Skye at cathedral but also its whisky shop, so much to see, make sure you’re on Broadford or Portree. Gordon and MacPhail, in the town time for the ferry and return to centre. Overnight Elgin. Day 2 Kennacraig/Tarbert! (Overnight) The Islay ferry leaves from Day 6 Kennacraig, a few minutes’ drive The Talisker Distillery on the Day 8 south of Tarbert. There are many Day 4 shore of Loch Harport is close by Go south-east to Keith and the ways to explore the island. The Drive north, enjoying the seaboard the little road that leads to Strathisla Distillery. Then follow south end has Laphroaig, Lagavulin views all the way to Oban, with its Glenbrittle and offers some of the River Spey upstream by the and Ardbeg. (The extraordinary own distillery. Continue north, Scotland’s best mountain views. main road (A95) for Aviemore. carving of the early Christian crossing the Connel Bridge and the After the distillery visit retrace the Nearby, the A9 ‘the Highland Road’ monument, the Kildalton Cross is Ballachulish Bridge for overnight in route back to the Skye Bridge and is joined for an easy southward The information contained in this publication is as supplied to VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge also nearby.) Bowmore and Fort William. The town’s Ben Nevis head eastwards for Inverness. There journey to Pitlochry. This popular is correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can Bruichladdich are near the centre, Distillery features The Legend of is a choice of routes here – either little Highland resort town features accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Journey times and frequency are accurate at the time of going to with some wild beaches within the Dew of Ben Nevis Visitor back through Glen Shiel then north two distilleries: Edradour and Blair print but may be subject to change. April 2011. easy reach. Centre. by Loch Ness, or take the A890 Athol. VisitScotland is committed to ensuring that our natural environment and built heritage, upon which tourism is so north-east through Glen Carron to Overnight Pitlochry. dependent, is safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. Achnasheen. Both routes have Cover: A man in a kilt holding a glass of whisky. superb scenery. Overnight © VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint Inverness. To search over 7,000 quality assured For information, inspiration and more accommodations, from bed and breakfasts itineraries online check out: to castles go to: www.visitscotland.com www.visitscotland.com Scotland’s single malt whiskies vary with the landscapes. The whiskies of the west take on the tang of the sea and peat smoke. This contrasts with the flavours of some of the malts produced in the heart of Scotland, especially around the River Spey. Thanks to Scotland’s The Spirit Whisky Embassy programme, you can also find hotels to stay en route where you can tap into the knowledge of the friendly staff and discover even more about Scotland’s national drink. of Scotland For more information go to www.scotlandwhisky.com 15-SPIRIT_OF_SCOTLAND_SCOTLAND_MAP_FINAL.pdf 1 3/17/2015 10:57:01 AM SANDAY ROUSAY A966 Eday © MFAtech Maps STRONSAY 1 A967 www.digital-map.org A986 Kirkwall [email protected] Stromness A965 ORKNEY +44 (0) 207 871 1332 A964 Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2011 A960 St Margaret’s Hope 0 12.5 25 50 Kilometers HOY A961SOUTH Burwick RONALDSAY 0 5 10 20 30 40 Miles Gills Bay abster ISLAY – THE WHISKY COAST – Scotland’s Durness Scr A836 John o’ Groats western seaboard whisky trail. 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