Although the beers produced at Cairngorm Brewery aren't some of the most innovative or earth…read moreshattering, but they are award winning and tasty. The brewery is located to the north of Aviemore. Probably walkable if you have time on your hands or a short taxi if not. The tour is informative but don't expect to see anything new if you've done a brewery tour before but the highlight is the amount of beer you get to try. We had a taste of pretty much every bottled beer they do and as others in the party weren't that thirsty, ended up getting a lot of beer for not much money!

I'm a big fan of the beers from the Cairngorm Brewery which are available from various outlets…read morearound the country. The brewery is worth a visit as they offer brewery tours which are very informative.

Taking a tour of a distillery, brewery, etc. is always a good time in my book. And the Dewar's…read moreWorld Whisky tour at Aberfeldy is no exception, especially when it ends with a taste of a 26 year old spirit straight from the cask. This is a smooth operation. Show up with your group, purchase your ticket and you're on your way to learn about the Dewar's brand and the historic Aberfeldy distillery (owned by Dewar's which is owned by Bacardi). Our tour guide was polite and a tad soft-spoken, but still completely knowledgeable about all things whisky-making. After 15 minutes or so in current distillery, you head over to the 100-year-old historic distillery, full of casks and a tasting room. It's here you learn how Dewar's cuts its blends with plenty of grain alcohol (don't they all?) and adds in caramel coloring for consistency in the look of its blends. It's really interesting if you care how your favorite spirit is made. And just before you head back to the bar/cafe/gift shop, you get a dram of 1988 Aberfeldy straight from the cask. Definitely everyone's favorite part of the tour. Glen Cairn glass included -- nice!

I will say I'm not a big whiskey person, nor did I know anything about Dewars it happen to be one…read moreof the few distilleries on our route. We both couldn't be happier that we stopped by!! We did the tour a step up from the basic one so we could have a souvenir glass to take home & get to do some tasting straight from the barrel. Love the self guided tour and enjoyed the behind the scenes tour even more. Our tour guide was wonderful. After doing our tastings, we enjoyed some of the food there on site. Omg, it was so tasty! The owner was there and chatted with us for a bit. Love the history and the customer service here. We don't have another distillery to compare this to but it was one of our favorite stops on our Scotland trip. :)

lovely brewery supplying beer to many outlets throughout the country…read more beer is absolutley gorgeous

Absolutely yes!!! We had the Nduja and honey pizza and it was amazing. We also ordered a side salad…read moreand it was so pretty, decorated with edible flowers. The service was also amazing. The only downside was the seating. Not particularly comfortable but it's soon forgotten once I tucked in to my pizza! We really enjoyed our meal here and the next time I'm back in Fort William, I will definitely come back.

Great pizza and salads at Black Isle! This restaurant has a couple of locations and we visited two…read morewhile in Scotland! Food is super fresh and comes out very quickly! I would highly recommend a stop here! Order at the bar and then they'll bring your food out.

We were looking for local breweries and found Allanwater. We arrived at noon mid-week and were…read moreseated immediately. We were offered tasters of each brew and settled on two we liked. Very good, very unique. The young gentleman serving us was very informative about each beer and how they were made. He even recommended a great local place for lunch. Recommended for sure!

As the designated driver, it's going to be hard for me to enjoy a brewery enough to give it 5…read morestars, so 4 it is (for now!). I've also just discovered it's now called the Allanwater Brewhouse! A group of us visited here on Saturday night. I'd never been to Bridge of Allan but was pleasantly surprised at what a nice area it seemed to be. The brewery is off the main road and it can be a little confusing where to go but thankfully we stumbled through the right door (look for people milling around in the beer garden, and then go in there!). Inside it's a pretty interesting space to sit in - high ceiling, lots of beers adorning the walls as well as beer paraphernalia and a cosy, well worn vibe. For a better description of what it's like read Jenni G's review! We ended up sitting right by the fire (which, although it wasn't on was still warm) on beer kegs with cushions which was a really cosy spot. For a Saturday night it was busy but not heaving so it was good to be able to get a seat and have a chat without it being too noisy or cramped. I didn't go up the bar myself so can't comment on the staff or prices, but they seemed to have an interesting selection of beers (mango) and I enjoyed my oj & lemonade (haha!).

Had dinner here and I would say it was just ok. First off, we got a starter of the Haggis Balls. I…read morehadn't tried Haggis before, so wanted to give it a shot, but they weren't great - a little sour tasting maybe? Not horrible, but not something I would order again. Someone else in our party liked Haggis and also thought these weren't good. So I would pass on these next time. For dinner, I initially ordered fish & chips, but they were out of the fish, so went for the Steak Sandwich. It was good, but not great. Others in our party had nachos, the battered chicken burger, and a Hawaiian pizza. Similar to my experience, I think they thought they were fine. For beers, the Yippee IPA was very good. I thought it was supposed to be a hazy, but didn't have the cloudiness to it, so I guess not. Had a higher IBU, but didn't taste bitter to me. Otherwise, just had a standard lager and then the Hazy Helles, which was ok, not great. Service was just average, as well. With the missing dinner items and then maybe being checked on once or twice, was just ok. The place has a cool vibe, though, and nice atmosphere.

Well worth visiting. I am a craft beer enthusiast Highly reccomend or espespecially if not…read moreactually golfing

Fyne Ales are the winners of many, many awards for the quality of their beers. The brewery itself…read moreis due a huge upgrade and expansion during summer 2014 which will see output initially double, then increase no end! The brewery tap is open all year round with up to five cask beers and two keg beers (all fyne ales, plus a cider). They also offer coffee and tea, plus hot and cold food. Plenty of great value beers to take away with you as well. If you're driving past, you must pop in. If you've no plans to visit Argyll, make them!

Spontaneous visit on our way from Glasgow to Kennacraig for the ferry to the Isle of Islay…read more What a great discovery! We saw a small sign and decided to go check it out. Very cozy with a delicious selection of food for lunch - and of course great beer! We wound up buying a case to take with us to the Isle of Islay. Definitely worth visiting for lunch and a tasting!

Such a great experience eating at the Taybank Garden the other day! We heard the live music from…read morethe street and immediately decided to eat dinner there. The weather was absolutely perfect, and the vibes were great. We ordered fries, salad, humus, and pizza, as well as two beers. The food took almost an hour to get to us, but with the great views and the live music, we really were not too bothered by this. We sipped on our beers and enjoyed the experience while waiting on the food. There was an event of some sort happening at the same time that included food being cooked out in the open, which was fun to watch (even if we couldn't eat it). Highly, highly recommend eating here!

Loved our stay at the Taybank. Fantastic location. Located in Dunkeld Scotland, surrounded my large…read morepines, the lovely village of Dinkeld and the beautiful Tay river bank, hence the name "Taybank". We arrived to a casual setting with only 5 rooms available to rent. Our room is spacious and cozy. We made reservations at the restaurant and the food was fresh and light with many great option. After dinner we headed to the riverside Picnic tables to enjoy the lasting sunlight, a glass of wine and to watch the birds, a rainbow and relax. Even if you are passing through, it is worth having lunch and sitting riverside. We will be back. Love it here.

Means "meeting place" in Gaelic, its an interesting Highlands Single Malt brewery where you can…read morejoin tours or go for samples and flights. Interestingly, its now owned by Diageo which is known for their Johhnie Walker Blended Whiskey. The distillery is located near fresh spring water and abundant peat from the nearby bogs. It is also the highest distillery in Scotland, sitting in the mountains of the Highlands. The history dates back to the late 18th Century and though its changed owners multiple times you still get a deep sense of tradition. They have aging barrels stained black from generations of whisky sitting around as decoration. 30 Year Old: 11 quid a dram, they told me they are never going to use the specific combination of barrel, temperature, timing so this batch was very special. I finished it so much the glass looked like it was brand new when I gave it back. There's also a large giftshop with clothing, accessories, home goods, foods, and of course a multitude of different Whiskys. They also had an interesting "bottle your own" 12 year with custom label for 130 pounds.

As you embark on your journey towards the Highlands, a stop at Dalwhinnie is worthwhile. We weren't…read moresure of our timing so opted to just drop in rather than book a tour. This was a good decision as you never know how long your journey will take while traveling throughout the various parts of Scotland. They have a tasting room inside and many interesting offerings to explore. The prices may seem high at first but it's because they are pouring a lot more than the usual 25ml pour. While they have a lot of flight options, we chose to build our own with options that are only available at the distillery. Why try something you can get elsewhere. I love that they were paired with chocolate. That really set the experience a part. I wish they served smaller portions so you could try more, but it was a good experience and we appreciated the knowledgeable staff!

Eden Mills is a locally craft brewery making whiskey, gin and beers…read more After perusing through the brewery we purchased a sample flight of beers and found a few that were delicious and some that were an acquired taste. Before I left, I had to buy a bottle of the Original Gin since I truly enjoy G&T's. Brought it home and shared it with close friends and all enjoyed the taste coupled with Fever-Tree tonic and a lime twist, refreshing and delicious.

Already a big fan of their beers I was excited to see a voucher for a brewery tour…read more The tour was fun and very informative about not only the beer and their brewing process but also the history of the site and the entire process from deciding what to brew to bottling on site and labelling.. Lots of limited edition beers only available to buy on site, definitely well worth a visit!