SCOTTISH ATTRACTIONS

SCOTTISH BAGPIPES	PRINGLE OF INVERNESS
DISCOVERING DISTILLERIES	HIGHLAND MYSTERY WORLD
MUSEUM OF LIGHTHOUSES	ROTHIEMURCHUS ESTATE
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA	BRODIE COUNTRYFARE
BRODIE COUNTRYFARE	FORT GEORGE
REVACK HIGHLAND ESTATE	CAITHNESS GLASS
SCONE PALACE	CROMARTY
CLANLAND SEALPOINT	CLAN DONALD VISITOR CENTRE
PETERHEAD HERITAGE	LOCH NESS EXHIBITION
DUNVEGAN CASTLE	QUALITY AROUND SPEYSIDE
HIGHLAND WILDLIFE PARK

THE BUCKIE EXPERIENCE

A working harbour. Wander along the harbour area and see the fishing boats preparing for their next trip or just quietly at rest.  A cargo boat unloading grain for the local maltings or whisky industry.  If you are lucky you may see a ‘catch’ being unloaded!  If you are an early bird you can even go to the fish market and observe the hustle and bustle of fish being bought and sold.
Spread around the quayside are the ancillary industries, the fish processing factories, ship repair and painting and net making workshops.  Retail fish sellers sell fish, which is smoked locally, and fresh fish, which is really ‘fresh’.The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a vital part of every fishing community.  Adjacent to the Buckie Drifter is the Buckie Lifeboat Station where the lifeboat is on constant standby ready to answer any calls of distress.  The ‘Charles Brown’ a 52ft Arun class lifeboat is manned by local volunteers and is the latest in the long line of boats to be stationed in Buckie since 1861

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OPENING TIMES

April to end October; Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: Noon to 5pm

THE BUCKIE DRIFTER
Maritime Heritage Centre
Freuchny Road
Buckie
AB56 1TT
Tel: (01542) 834646
Fax: (01542) 835995

We manufacture our own range of Highland, Chamber and Scottish small pipes in our own workshop and guarantee genuine top quality pipes at realistic prices. We not only make pipes, we play them as well, and every set of Kilberry pipes is tested before leaving the workshop. Although many of our orders are dispatched to the four corners of the world, we also keep a few existing pipes in stock for immediate purchase. We also stock practice chanters, CDs, tapes, chanter kits and more…everything for the beginner as well as the experienced player. Repairs and refurbishment of existing pipes can also be undertaken. By manufacturing on the premises, our prices are very competitive and we are open Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm. Due to piping competitions, please call to ensure Saturday opening hours. Finally we are very proud of the quality of musical instrument we produce and feel we are offering excellent value, considering our range of pipes start at under £400. Don't be fooled by some of the other pipes in 'Gift shops' throughout the city - these may be lower in price, but will have been imported from other countries and are often not even playable!

DISCOVERING DISTILLERIES

A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE IN SCOTLAND

No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to a working Scotch Malt Whisky Distillery. How better to capture the true spirit of the nation? From mountain to glen and island to lowland, you'll find beautifully sited distilleries still dispensing individual charm, history and the local 'water of life'. All waiting to be discovered, wherever you are in Scotland.

GLENKINCHIE The 'home' of the Edinburgh Malt Whisky is located in rolling farmland, near Pencaitland off the A68, 15 miles south east of Edinburgh. Includes exhibition and shop.	DALWHINNIE Discover the secrets of this unique Highland Malt Whisky when you tour the distillery. Includes exhibition and shop. Conveniently located south of Aviemore, just off the A9.
CRAGGANMORE Cragganmore lies on the B9137, just off the A95 between Grantown-on-Spey and Aberlour. The old cooperage houses a wonderful new visitor centre.	OBAN Built in 1794, our unique town centre location makes us one of Scotland's most interesting distilleries. Includes exhibition and shop.
TALISKER The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the shore of Loch Harport, within the sight of the Cullins. Includes exhibition and shop.	LAGAVULIN One of the finest distilleries on the Isle of Islay, Lagavulin was built beside the picturesque ruins of Dunyve Castle near Port Ellen.
BLAIR ATHOL Established in 1798 in the popular Highland resort of Pitlochry. Includes exhibition, audio-visual, shop and coffee-shop.	CAOL ILA Situated on the east-coast, close to Port Askaig, Isle of Islay. Magnificent views from the stillhouse across the Sound of Islay to Jura.
CLYNELISH Located on the A9 in the popular holiday town of Brora. Absorb the craft of the distiller and a dram of our Single Highland Malt.	GLEN ORD The distllery was founded in 1838 in the village of Muir of Ord, close to Inverness the 'capital' of the Highlands. Includes an exhibition and shop.
ROYAL LOCHNAGAR Set amidst the splendour of Royal Deeside, just over the hill from Balmoral Castle. Includes shop stocked with rare malts.	CARDU The Highland Distillery in the glorious Spey Valley, on the B9102 scenic route from Rothes to Grantown on Spey. Includes Malt Whisky shop.
TOMATIN The TOMATIN DISTILLERY lies just 16 miles south of Inverness on the main A9 trunk route.  The Tomatin name is derived from a gaelic word meaning “The hill of the juniper bushes”. Today, visitors are welcome to view the distillery where a special Visitors Centre offers a full range of Tomatin products and a unique insight into the Distillery’s traditional working methods, its history, and its importance within the world of Scotch Whisky. Easter-End October Monday – Friday 09.00-16.30 Saturdays-May-October 09.30-12.30 Closed SundayOTHER TIMES BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT PRIOR NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR LARGER PARTIES.	GLENFARCLAS DISTILLERY Visit GLENFARCLAS and we’ll give you an old-fashioned Highland welcome.  Let us show you the GLENFARCLAS family of malt whiskies including the unique, cask strength, “105”.  The enviable reputation of GLENFARCLAS has its foots in a family tradition of cherished independence that stretches back over 150 years.  Since 1836, five generations of the Grant family have distilled the spirit of Speyside in a premium malt whisky of superb quality and character.  As a professional taster recently said: “IT GOES DOWN SINGING HYMNS”.  After the guided tour of the distillery, relax and enjoy a dram of GLENFARCLAS single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky in the luxurious ambience of the Ships room.  By using original oak panelling for the walls, fine Italian plasterwork for the arched ceiling, an atmosphere has been captured which returns the visitor to the era of the great ocean going liners.  >“Glenfarclas is as natural and perfect as the day it leaves its Highland home its fuller glavour captured and suspended in time until the delightful moment of truth when the cork is removed and that autumn sun is released.”
STRATHISLA DISTILLERY In a self-guided tour of the oldest operating distillery in the Scottish Highlands, which makes the fine Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky, you can take your time to discover the art of the distiller.  You can enjoy seeing the making of Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky at your leisure.  Here, you’ll have the opportunity to ‘nose’ the fine single malt whiskies that, together with soft grain whiskies, combine to create Scotland’s greatest treasure – Chivas Regal. And whether lingering over coffee and shortbread or sipping a superb dram in luxurious comfort, you’ll discover the true meaning of Highland hospitality.Founded in 1786 in the ancient market town of Keith, Strathisla is the oldest operating distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Today, the distillery maintains many of the traditions and techniques laid down during the earliest days of whisky production. The making of Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an entirely natural process.  You can observe the care and attention that is devoted to the selection of finest raw materials, see the timber vats and gleaming copper stills and experience first-hand the age old processes involved in producing Strathisla Single Malt Whisky – a whisky of unsurpassed quality. You will watch the skills of the still man and observe how the spirit is distilled not once but twice in distinctive copper pot stills, the design of which has never changed.  Discover why only the ‘middle cut’ or ‘heart’ of the spirit is stored in traditional oak casks to mature. In essence, this new spirit is recognised as whisky, with character and colour, after only 3 years in the cask, but at Strathisla you will discover that the spirit is left to mature and mellow for considerably longer.  Only scotch whiskies which have matured for at least twelve years are used in Chivas Regal and all are superb examples in their own right.  The most important of all is the rich and full Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky – the heart of the Chivas Regal.  With a heritage dating back nearly a century, Chivas Regal is today universally acknowledged as the world’s leading luxury Scotch Whisky.Opening times: February to mid March Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.00pm Mid March to end of November Monday to Saturday 9.30am-4.00pm Sunday 12.30pm-4.00pmThe visit includes free coffee and shortbread, visitor handbook, self guided tour of the distillery, opportunity to nose a range of whiskies, a complimentary dram of Strathisla Single Malt Scotch Whisky or Chivas Regal, souvenir brochure, distillery shop. Admission charge £4 For adults there includes a £2 voucher redeemable in the distillery shop against the purchase of a 70cl. bottle of whisky. Under 18s free. Please note that children under the age of 8 are not allowed in the production areas.	THE GLENLIVET THE GLENLIVET weaves an unbroken thread through Scottish history and culture.The favoured Whisky of Dukes and soldiers, writers and lawyers – and of King George IV himself – revered by connoisseurs, flattered by his imitators, THE GLENLIVET can only be made in one particular spot, in a single glen, in the heart of Scotland’s finest Whisky making country. Visit that special place and experience the essence of THE GLENLIVET.  Explore the turbulent history of the Whisky smugglers, delve into the intriguing mysteries of the distilling – and of course, sample the golden magic that is THE GLENLIVET – the very spirit of Scotland. THE WATER OF LIFE Two hundred years ago, whisky was closely bound up in the lives of every family in the glen of Livet. The rough and ready still began work as soon as the harvest was safely in, and the mashed grain fed the farm beasts during the bleak winter months. Miles from the nearest road, the smugglers believed themselves beyond the law, and the heady perfume of a hundred peat fires hung on the air of the Glen of Livet.  Aristocrats, wealthy merchants and Royalty all clamoured for illicit GLENLIVET, and the glen became the centre of the smugglers’ war, when local families pitted their wits against the ‘Gaugers’ – the hated Excise men. In an unique audio-visual programme, you can eavesdrop on THE GLENLIVET smugglers, discover their secrets, and learn about the dangers they faced as they led their hardy ponies over rough mountain tracks – laden with new whisky for the dram houses. THE BIRTH OF A LEGEND THE GLENLIVET owes its very existence to the vision of one man. Quick-witted, strong-willed and powerfully built, George Smith founded THE GLENLIVET DISTILLERY in the teeth of ferocious opposition from the glen’s illicit whisky makers and smugglers. Furious at Smith’s ‘treachery’ they threatened to burn down the new distillery and to murder its owner, but Smith’s audacity, mental courage and physical strength won the day. Discover how he confronted the smuggling gangs and see the famous pistols from THE GLENLIVET DISTILLERY, which he carried in his belt throughout the distillery’s tumultuous early days. Find out how this legendary figure overcame every obstacle to become ‘the father of licensed distillation’ and the creator of Scotland’s premier single malt Scotch whisky. THE ELEMENTAL SPIRIT THE GLENLIVET is unique.  It has defied all attempts at imitation.  Its essential magic is drawn from the finest barley steeped in crystal cold Highland water.  The simple harmony of elemental forces yields a smooth, light gold dram with a delicate flavour and just a hint of dryness. Here in the heartland of Single malt whisky, there are many distilleries which vye for your attention.  But only one creates a whisky of a matchless quality that sets it apart from the rest. Only one can give you a flavour of THE GLENLIVET. A UNIQUE TASTE – A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE Your visit to THE GLENLIVET DISTILLERY will take you on a fascinating journey to the source of one of the greatest name in Scotch whisky. You’ll tour the distillery with its shining copper stills, and explore the history of THE GLENLIVET, brought to life in an exciting and atmospheric new exhibition.  Conclude your visit with a free dram and a browse around the well stocked gift shop.
BENROMACHDISTILLERY On the outskirts of the Royal Burgh and ancient market town of Forres, just 40 minutes drive east of Inverness and 2 hours from Aberdeen, lies BENROMACH DISTILLERY.  Here whisky was first made in the final year of the 19th century.  BENROMACH continues to produce its golden spirit for the connoisseurs the “world o’er” to savour and enjoy.BENROMACH having lain silent for a number of years, was bought in 1993 and re-opened in 1998 by Gorden and MacPhail, the internationally known Elgin-based whisky specialists.  Established as grocers and Scotch Whisky merchants, this family-owned firm now shares with you 3 generations of knowledge and expertise of Scotch Whisky.  Gordon and MacPhail’s shop in Elgin holds the largest selection of bottled single malts in the world. Discover the time honoured skills which bring together locally grown barley, yeast and the cool, clear water from the nearby Romach Hills, to produce whisky full of character and distinction. See the mash tun, the burnished copper stills and the spirit safe where the distiller’s craft creates the unique qualities of the single malt.  Learn the meaning of mystical names – so much a part of the heritage of Scotch Whisky. ‘Nose’ and enjoy a dram of the award-winning BENROMACH Single Malt in the Drier House, now our Malt Whisky Centre.  The fascinating story of Gordon and MacPhail’s 100 year old links with Scotch whisky is set out before you.  See the different types of whiskies produced, in the Highlands, the Lowlands, Islay, the Islands and of course here in Speyside, where the majority of single malt whisky distilleries are to be found. How to find us: Benromach distillery with its distinctive near-100 foot red brick chimney rising above neat white buildings, is 500 yards on the north side of the Forres by-pass.  Leave by-pass at the sign marked Waterford’, then follow road over level-crossing.Opening times: October to March, Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. April to September, Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm Open also on Sundays in June, July and August 12noon-4pm Adult Admission charge £2.50 Groups of twelve and over are welcome – please phone in advance. For more information contact: Benromach Distillery and Malt Whisky Centre Invererne Road Forres Moray IV36 3EB Tel: 01309 675968	SPEYSIDE COOPERAGE WELCOME TO OUR WORKING COOPERAGE WINNER OF TWELVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS. THE ONLY COOPERAGE IN BRITAIN WITH A VISITOR CENTREA WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE SPEYSIDE COOPERAGE. THIS IS TRULY A UNIQUE VISITOR CENTRE EXPERIENCE – THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN BRITAIN! DISCOVER ALL ABOUT THE ANCIENT CRAFT OF COOPERING IN OUR “ACORN TO CASK” EXHIBITION. Why every household and business depended on the cooper. Why millions of casks are still needed today. Why casks are shipped around the world For instance did you know – There are over 50 different species of oak growing world-wide but only a few species are suitable for coopering. It can take 100-150 years before an oak tree is ready for harvesting. Oak is the only wood which can be used to produce the casks for quality wines and spirits. An oak cask prevents seepage yet the contents can breathe and the flavour is not spoilt. A cask can have a life of up to 50 years. We travel the world buying and selling casks and selecting the high quality oak essential for cask production.  Each year we make and repair around 100,000 casks – barrels, hogsheads, butts and puncheons.  Savour the sights, sounds and smells of our bustling workshops and why not have a go at building our ‘demonstrative’ cask. OAK FOR THE FINEST MALTS Some of Scotland’s finest malt whisky is produced in Speyside.  In the bonded warehouses of the distilleries, whisky worth millions of pounds lies maturing in oak casks.  We also make new ‘Burton Union’ beer casks for Marstons brewery. FAMILY OWNED For three generations, since 1947, the Taylor family has been running this unique business in Craigellachie in the heart of Speyside.  Some of the finest oak for coopering is grown in the USA and Taylors make regular visits to Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee to purchase this high quality American Oak. GIFT SHOP Our spacious new gift shop specialises in quality goods crafted from wood – many of which are exclusive to us.  Our talented woodturner makes good use of the oak offcuts.  A wide range of garden furniture and tubs crafted from old casks is particularly popular and we can provide a delivery service throughout mainland Britain.
GLEN MORAY DISTILLERY TOUR AND GIFT SHOP THE HEART OF WHISKY COUNTRY The Speyside region in the north of Scotland is synonymous throughout the world for its high quality malt whisky.  Numerous single malt whisky distilleries lie within the dramatic landscape of this romantic and unique corner of Scotland. At the heart of Speyside lies the region’s capital, the historic cathedral city of Elgin and, on the north of the city, nestling on the banks of the river Loussie is the Glen Moray distillery. GLEN MORAY DISTILLERY Originally built as a brewery in 1815, Glen Moray was converted to a distillery in 1897 and today continues to produce this distinctive smooth Speyside malt.  The distillery celebrated its centenary in 1997 having been in continuous production for 100 years, closing on only a few occasions during the war years.  Built in the classic square layout of a Scottish farm the distillery features an attractive courtyard which is surrounded by traditional low ceiling warehouses. THE WHISKY Glen Moray Single Malt Whisky is matured in ex American bourbon casks and is subsequently mellowed for a period of time in wine barrels providing an exceptionally dry and smooth taste.Glen Moray represents the First Single Malt Speyside Whisky to use wine barrels during its development and the finished product is spectacular. After maturing for a period of time, the light refreshing whisky is then further mellowed in Chardonnay white wine barrels.  The addition of the wine’s distinctive fruity, butterscotch and lightly toasted notes makes this malt a perfect introduction to the world of whisky. GLEN MORAY 12 YEAR OLD After 12 years of maturation this whisky is then mellowed in Chenin  Blanc white wine barrels producing an exquisite whisky with a distinctive fresh, honey-like taste. GLEN MORAY 16 YEAR OLD After maturing for 16 years this well rounded whisky is then further mellowed in Chenin Blanc white wine barrels.  The whisky’s complex character develops, with the wine’s silky fresh fruit notes emerging.EXPERIENCE THE REALITY Distillery manager Ed Dodson personally invites you to witness and experience the Glen Moray Distillery.  Take a guided tour, meet the men behind the scenes and hear first hand the secrets of their historic skills and crafts.  For an authentic distillery experience without the tourist frills, Glen Moray is a must! GLEN MORAY DISTILLERY Glen Moray Distillery is situated around 15 miles east of Inverness on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin – the capital of Speyside, Scotland’s most famous malt whisky region. DISTILLERY GIFT SHOP AND OPENING TIMES Open all year Mon – Fri 0900-1700 Tours available all day on the hour (or by appointment) Maximum 10 per group.  Please note the distillery will be closed during the Christmas holiday period.For further details please call 01343 542577 Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin, IV30 1YE	THE GLENMORANGIE DISTILLERY is situated in the far north of Scotland, overlooking the shores of the Dornoch Firth, only half a mile from the ancient Royal Burgh of Tain.  The name Glenmorangie comes from the Gaelic language and means ‘Glen of Tranquility’, a particularly appropriate description for its calm and scenic location.  The Glenmorangie Distillery was licensed in 1843, and has since built an outstanding reputation at home and abroad.  Today Glenmorangie is a leading worldwide malt whisky brand and is in fact Scotland’s favourite malt. THE DISTILLERY TOUR A warm welcome awaits all our visitors, and a personal guided tour will introduce you to the natural elements and the time-honoured traditional skills which make Glenmorangie so special-our uniquely hard mineral rich water, rising from the Tarlogie Springs – our gleaming swan neck copper stills, the tallest in the Highlands – our casks of American Oak – and finally our skilled and dedicated workforce, the famous ‘Sixteen men of Tain’. THE VISITOR CENTRE Find out more about the sixteen men of Tain and the heritage of the Glenmorangie in our new visitor centre, converted from the distillery’s original still-house.  Here you will find a magnificent 130 year-old working steam engine, tales from the Sixteen Men of Tain, artefacts from the distillery’s past, and a model still.  Learn about Glenmorangie’s pioneering wood management programme and our experiments on the effects of wood on whisky, which have created our unique range of wood finished malts. Discover the ancient skills of coopering and malting, and the ingredients and techniques which make Glenmorangie Scotland’s favourite malt whisky. THE DISTILLERY SHOP A wide range of Glenmorangie Whiskies including the wood finished malts -  sherry wood finish, port wood finish and Madeira wood finish – can be bought in the distillery shop.  A selection of beautifully made, exclusive Glenmorangie gifts is also available, so you can treat yourself or the folks back home – especially since the distillery tour admission charge is redeemable against any purchase over £15.00.The Glenmorangie Distillery lies on the A9, half a mile north of Tain, overlooking the shores of the Dornoch Firth.

EXPERIENCE OUR UNIQUE BLEND OF HOSPITALITY AND INNOVATION IN THE FINEST SCOTTISH TRADITION.

BRODIE – NOT JUST DIFFERENT BUT BETTER. SIR WALTER SCOTT, PERHAPS THE MOST FERVENT NATIONALIST SCOTLAND HAS EVER KNOWN, ESTABLISHED A TRADITION OF EXTOLLING THE VIRTUES OF ALL THINGS SCOTTISH – the beauty of the scenery, the hospitality of the people, AND, NOT LEAST, the imagination and diversity of their achievements.
BRODIE COUNTRYFARE IS A UNIQUE INNOVATION WHICH WOULD SURELY HAVE MET HIS APPROVAL.
SITUATED IN A RELAXING RURAL ENVIRONMENT JUST A FEW MOMENTS DRIVE FROM HISTORIC BRODIE CASTLE, WE HAVE CREATED ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT SHOPPING EXPERIENCES IN THE NORTH OF SCOTLAND.  COMBINING THE FINEST SCOTTISH AND INTERNATIONAL PRODUCE WITH EXCLUSIVE CRAFTS AND GIFTS, CONTEMPORARY FASHIONS, KNITWEAR AND CHILDRENSWEAR, BRODIE COUNTRYFARE OFFERS YOU A BLEND OF QUALITY AND A TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH WELCOME.DROP IN AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY OUR MANY CUSTOMERS CONSIDER US TO BE NOT JUST DIFFERENT BUT BETTER.

THE RESTAURANT
Nowhere is our philosophy of country goodness better expressed than in our restaurant. Every dish is freshly made on the premises using only the finest ingredients from the rich natural larder of the north east of Scotland. The extensive menu ranges from our traditional Scottish breakfasts to an array of tempting snacks and meals served throughout the day, while those with a sweet tooth will delight in our renowned home baking. The restaurant provides the ideal opportunity for a refreshing coffee or a family meal in friendly, relaxed surroundings.

BUBBLES
Bubbles is more than a dress shop, it is a clothing experience, now extended and expanded to present one of the largest collections of elegant ladies clothes and accessories in the north of Scotland. From casual day wear to a special occasion you will find something to suit, choosing from individual skirts, blouses, dresses, jackets, coats to a complete, co-ordinated outfit. At Bubbles you will find genuine quality and real inspiration without designer excess, and at prices to delight you too.

KNITWEAR
In the heart of the Moray Countryside we bring you closer to nature with our quality knitwear made from natural wools and cottons.
We have a lovely selection of cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts and poloshirts in fashionable colours and interesting designs, for Gents, ladies and children.  For yourself or a special gift-highly recommended.

COUNTRYWEAR
Ah, the outdoor life…And to make sure you look the part, we carry an extensive range of high quality outdoor accessories from socks to shooting sticks and from ties to tartans. If you’re always desired to be the laird of your own estate, we can help kit you out with just about everything except the castle.

HOPSCOTCH (CHILDRENS DESIGNER CLOTHES)
If you hearts’ desire is for Junior to be a trendsetter, Hopscotch has a superb selection of designer label children’s clothes for ages 0-14 years.  Carefully chosen from international collections to be both fashionable and practical, the range at Hopscotch has everything from jeans and casual wear to togs for the special occasion. Of course, once they’re dressed to look the part, you’ve got to keep them occupied.  So why not browse through our range of toys and games which include everything from a simple rattle to electronic kits, including many soft and wooden toys with both fun and educational value.  They’ll love you for these!

SCOTTISH PRODUCE AND DELICATESSEN
Brodie Countryfare built its reputation on the quality of its produce, a theme which now extends in everything we do. It begins with our fresh locally grown produce – we even have our own farm – and includes fresh fruit from all over the world. Our ‘Deli’ tempts every taste bud with the aroma of freshly ground coffee, freshly squeezed oranges, meats, cheeses, wonderful condiments, specialist teas and coffees, hand made chocolates, fresh honey and a huge range of dried fruits.  Mmmm!! And of course we stock all the best of Scottish and Speyside products, from smoked salmon to whiskies, Baxters Soups to Walkers shortbread and many more, including our own Brodie range.  Mouthwatering quality in the countryside.

TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE
If your idea of heaven is pottering about in the kitchen, you’ll find this department fascinating. There is a wonderful selection of interesting kitchen gadgets on display, along with an assortment of quality kitchenbowls, dishes, utensils and storageware. Once your culinary work of art has been cooked to perfection, give it the setting it deserves with a purchase from our selection of leading names in tableware. Choose from the rugged good looks of Highland Stoneware, or the sophistication and traditional quality of Portmerion or Spode. And we have the most fascinating collection of candles and candlesticks to complete the atmosphere of a wonderful meal.

SCOTTISH CRAFTS AND GIFT SHOP
Whether you are a visitor looking for a delightful gift to take home, or a serious collector of fine art ceramics, you will be enthralled with our display.  Brodie is a large stockiest of Borders fine arts, with a collection including figurines, animals and scenes. You could stand for hours admiring the details on all our crafts and ornaments from Lilliput Lane to local products, but we would like you to choose from your favourites today, and come back to see us regularly as you build your own personal collection.

CURIOSITY SHOP
We pride ourselves at the Brodie Countryfare on having the widest selection of …well just about everything really.  The ‘Curiosity Shop’ isn’t actually a shop at all, but rather a fascinating collection of items that will delight you. Our soap collection includes Crabtree & Evelyn and aromatics from natural highland products.  You’ll find Teddy bears and collectors dolls, wax seals and executive toys, an extensive range of stationary cards and gifts and so much more that will keep you browsing for hours.  Worth a visit to Brodie on its own.

Brodie Countryfare
Brodie, By Forres
Morayshire
Scotland
IV36 0TD
Tel: 01309 641555
Fax: 01309 641499

Built on a barren spit of land jutting into the Moray Firth at Ardersier, north east of Inverness, Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, if not in Europe.  It elaborate 18^th century bastioned defences and original garrison buildings survive intact. Almost a mile around, Fort George encloses an area of 42 acres. Despite taking 21 years to complete and costing nearly £1 billion at today’s prices, Fort George never saw a shot fired in anger.
The historic barrack rooms are a time capsule of the domestic life of the Scottish soldier.  Private John Anderson of the 42^nd Highlanders sits polishing his musket in the barrack room of 1780 that he shared with seven of his comrades, two to a bed.  Nearly a hundred years later Private John Moffat had the relative luxury of a single room where he was encouraged to be active rather than be idle or drunk. Writing at his desk in 1813, during the Napoleonic wars, Major Andrew Coghlan enjoyed larger and lighter accommodation.  The addition of window shutters and fine panelled doors mark this is an officer’s room.

THE SEAFIELD COLLECTION
One of the many highlights of a visit to Fort George is the fascinating Seafield Collection of arms and military equipment on display in the grand magazine.  This superb collection, most of which dates from the Napoleonic wars, includes India Pattern muskets with bayonets from 1794, pikes, swords and ammunition pouches and knapsacks.
Fort George is a must-visit on any trip to the highlands.  There is so much to see in Fort George, from the imposing artillery defences bristling with cannon to the grand magazine, built to hold 2,500 barrels of gunpowder.  The Fort also offers magnificent views across the Moray Firth and is a favourite spot for dolphin watching.

FORT GEORGE
6 miles west of Nairn, 11 miles north-east of Inverness off the A96. 
Tel: 01667 462777

OPEN ALL YEAR SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
April to September: Monday to Sunday 9.30am-6.30pm
October to March: Monday to Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm
Sunday 2.00pm to 4.30pm.  last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing.
Closed Christmas day and Boxing Day.
Please call to check New year opening.
Includes the Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own Highlanders.
Car and coach parking, toilets, interpretative displays, shop, tearoom, reasonable wheelchair access.
Inspected and commended by the Scottish Tourist Board.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus – highland bus and coach company from Post Office, Queensgate, Inverness. 
Telephone 01463 233371
Rail – Inverness station 11 miles, Nairn station 7 miles. 
Telephone 0345 484950

COME ALIVE AT REVACK GIFT SHOP
A visit to Revack is a truly memorable experience in itself, however, visitors will delight in our gift shop where Lady Pauline will gladly help you choose that special gift from our treasure trove of goodies.

ORCHIDS, PLANT CENTRE AND GARDEN
Spectacular gardens and grounds personally designed and landscaped by David Nicholson.  An unusual find in the Highlands of Scotland, is the exotic collections of orchids on display and available for posting to a friend within 24 hours.  A large selection of top quality house and garden plants will delight any gardener.
REVACK, RICH IN WILDLIFE
As you walk along the trails, you are likely to encounter some of the species of wildlife indigenous to this part of the Highlands, and it is the aim of Revack to encourage and preserve wetter ground habitat which nurtures orchid species and provides nesting sites for birds such as Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Skylark and Curlew.  Butterflies frequent an area of wetland which includes abundant bog myrtle. An area of mature Scots Pine is the habitat of Capercaillie which, although in decline in Scotland, can still be seen along with other species such as Crossbill and Crested Tit.
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
The perfect place for children to let off steam!  Custom built play equipment in a woodland setting, includes an aerial cableway, climbing nets, swing suspension bridge, assault wall, balance beams, stepping logs, mini log cabin and, new for 1996, a rope orienteering course.
LICENCED RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA
We serve light refreshments to full meals in a relaxed atmosphere, during estate opening hours.  Much of the produce is fresh from the estate and home made.  Salad bar and barbeques are available on selected days.

A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU
YOUR HOSTESS: LADY PAULINE OGILVIE GRANT
Revack was built as a shooting lodge around 1860 when Queen Victoria made it fashionable for Highland Estates to be used for sporting purposes, which brought in welcome revenue, benefiting the laird and tenants, which is still the case today. Revack lodge is available for corporate entertainment and private party bookings. One of the most famous ancestors of the present owner of Revack, Lady Pauline Ogilvie Grant, was Sir James Grant of Grant, known as ‘The good Sir James’. In 1766 he began to put into effect his plan to create Grantown-on-spey, which was to include linen and wool factoriese, schools and roads, making the town it is today. Grantown-on-Spey is one of Scotland’s foremost ‘planned towns’. Revack estate extends to some 15,000 splendid acres comprising both let and in-hand farms, forestry plantations and grouse moors. Revack is Gaelic for smooth hollow.

Revack Estate
Grantown-On-Spey
Moray
PH26 3NH
Tel: 01479 872234
Fax 01479 872722
Opening hours: Open all year round 10.00 – 18.00

VISITOR CENTRES AT PERTH AND WICK
FREE ADMISSION
FACTORY SHOPS ALSO AT OBAN AND KING’S LYNN
PERTH

The Caithness Glass Visitor Centre, Perth is located in the heart of Perthshire, the gateway to the Highlands.  Only half an hour from Pitlochry, Stirling and Dundee, and one hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perthshire is a beautiful part of Scotland and there is much for all to see and do.  Visitors travel from all over the world to see our renowned paperweights being created.  So why not start your visit to Perthshire with a visit to Caithness Glass, where you are assured of a warm welcome.

FACTORY VISITOR CENTRE
Scottish tourist board commended tourist attraction
Watch and marvel at the skills of our glassmakers, turning molten glass into beautiful paperweights
Spacious ground level viewing gallery and also the upper level viewing gallery offering ‘a bird’s eye view’ of the glasshouse at work
Audio visual theatre with the continuous showing of our video ‘Handcrafted in Scotland’.
Large, well stocked factory shop with many bargains in glass, crystal, paperweights, jewellery and ceramics
The gallery restaurant relax in our comfortable licensed restaurant – for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, and all day snacks/meals
Children’s indoor and outdoor play areas
Resident engraver who can personalise your purchase
Tourist information centre
Ample free coach and car parking at the visitor centre

WICK
Caithness, Scotland’s most northerly mainland county, is the home of Caithness Glass, where it was founded in 1961.  located on the edge of the beautiful flow country with its rugged coastline, from which the company’s early designs were inspired by the colours of the landscape.  Through the years, we have developed innovative techniques to help us create exciting, bold, contemporary designs and abstract forms. No visit to this part of Scotland is complete without a visit to Caithness Glass in Wick, where a warm welcome awaits.

FACTORY AND VISITOR CENTRE
Scottish tourist board.  Highly commended visitor attraction
Marvel at close quarters our skilled glassmakers transforming fine Scottish sand into exquisite glassware, using only the heat of the furnace and the skill of hand and eye
Excellent viewing of the glasshouse from the open plan, upper and ground level viewing galleries
Large, well stocked factory shop with many bargains in glass, crystal, paperweights, jewellery and ceramics
Relax in our comfortable licensed restaurant – for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and all day snacks/meals
Informative exhibition of the ‘Story of Caithness Glass’.
View also the cutting engraving and jewellery departments at work

Ample free coach and car parking at the visitor centre

OBAN FACTORY SHOP AND EXHIBITION
Scottish tourist board commended visitor attraction
Audio visual presentation and interpretive exhibition on Caithness Glass and how it is designed and manufactured
Large, well stocked factory shop with many bargains in glass, crystal, paperweights, jewellery and ceramics
General gift selection with lots of super ideas

OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND

A UNIQUE FACTORY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT EACH OF OUR PERTH, WICK, OBAN AND KING’S LYNN VISITOR CENTRES
We offer one of the biggest selections of modern and traditional glassware.  Extensive selections of giftware and stemware in glass and crystal.  Superb choice of unlimited and limited edition paperweights.  Also, there are excellent selections of other great gift ideas to choose from. Caithness Glass, as part of the Royal Doulton Group, also offers an excellent selection of Royal Doulton products at its Perth, Wick, Oban and King’s Lynn factory shops.

Facilities also available in the Factory Shops include:-
UK and overseas posting
VAT refund scheme
Gift wrapping service
Personal engraving

SCONE PALACE

PERTH,  SCOTLAND
THE HOME OF THE EARLS OF MANSFIELD

SCOTLAND’S TREASURE HOUSE

CROWNING PLACE OF THE KINGS OF SCOTS ON THE STONE OF SCONE
GLORIOUS HISTORIC GROUNDS

Informal gardens
Murray star maze
Highland cattle
Picnic park
Home baking
Rolling lawns
Giant trees
Adventure playground
Gift shops
Coffee shop

The Earl and Countess of Mansfield welcome you to their family home which is full of flowers, plants and pets, and treasures collected over the last 400 years.  Many of David Douglas’s introductions now grace the site of Scone’s royal city, with its connections with Macbeth and Robert the Bruce.

UNIQUE COLLECTIONS OF:
Rare porcelain
Needlework
Royal furniture
Six generations of family photographs
Clocks
Vernis martin
Ivories

SIGHTS FOR ALL SEASONS
Daffodils by the million
Rhododendrons
Bluebells
Roses
And rare trees

A PICTURE FOR ALL SEASONS
These famous Scottish gardens and pleasure grounds are enchanting to wander in at any time of the year.  Explore the paths once trodden by Scottish kings and Queens by their courts. Spend an hour or a day enjoying the freedom to roam in 100 magnificent acres

OPEN DAILY FROM GOOD FRIDAY UNTIL LATE-OCTOBER
9.30-5.15pm

CROMARTY COURTHOUSE MUSEUM

Invites you to explore one of Scotland’s secrets.  At the tip of the Black Isle peninsula lies the town of Cromarty.  Walk through its lanes and vennels and you can almost touch seven centuries of history. Being at the end of the road – and just a bit isolated – we’ve kept more of our history than most.  Now our museum, in the town’s 18^th century courthouse, uses extensive research and the latest technology to help you share your enthusiasm for Cromarty – past and present. And if you haven’t reached us yet…
We promise to surprise you.

MEET the eccentric Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty who proposed a University of the Highlands in the 1950s.
USE our extensive records to make your own discoveries in Highland history.
SEE a trial from the 1770s in the original courtroom, with life-like models and the voices of local people.
EXPLORE the town with a personal tape tour.
UNDERSTAND the real history of the North of Scotland and the lives of people.
MAKE our award winning museum your starting point on a journey into seven centuries of history.

MUSEUM
Animatronic figures – the only ones in Scotland
Photograph your friends in historic costume
Scare yourself in the prison cells
Well stocked shop with local books and prints
Folklore and family history information
School pack and children’s quizzes
Translations in german, French and Italian
Tape tour in English, French and German

STB HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - MGC REGISTERED MUSEUM - 12 AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS

When we are open?
April – October: 7 days, 10-5pm
Nov, Dec, March: 7 days, 12-4pm
Jan and Feb by arrangement

Entrance: £3 (£2 concession, £8 family)

Disabled access? Very poor because of the nature of the historic building – but please telephone and we will do our best to help.

We’re easy to find: ½ an hour by road from Inverness on the A832.  Follow Cromarty Courthouse signs from the A9.  Easy parking through Cromarty.

CLANLAND SEALPOINT

Enjoy stunning interpretive exhibitions housed in our 18^th century rent house.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of 1790’s life as you step back in history.
Discover a land and it’s people in our ‘Clanland’ and ‘What is a clan’ exhibitions.
In the Rogues Gallery Theatre immerse yourself in our “Be of this land” audio visual presentation.
Explore our sealpoint exhibition where the myths and legends surrounding the seals can be learnt in our story cave, tale’s fascinating adult and child alike.
There’s plenty to see and do outside too!

Wander around our display of traditional fishing vessels onshore, and catch a glimpse of our restored 100 year old Moray Firth yawl moored offshore.
Take the time to rest awhile by our sundial, with its feature gnomon.
Indulge your sense of fun in our fish maze.

Enjoy our popular seaside picnic area, shoreline walk and vantage point where seals can be viewed hauled out on the banks of the firth, tidal conditions allowing.

Highland Crafts and Gift Shop
Browse around our well stocked shop to select the ideal quality gift or souvenir.
Ferry Restaurant
Enjoy the view over the firth as you sit and relax over a coffee, snack or lunch.

Delightfully set on the shore of the Cromarty Firth is the Highlands newest visitor attraction Clanland and Sealpoint.  Discover the fascinating history of the fully restored Girnal, which houses a series of entertaining and educational history and wildlife exhibitions.  Unravel the secrets of seven centuries of land and people brought to life in the Rogues Gallery Theatre and son et lumiere show.  Learn about the Munro Clanlands, their history and heritage.  Outside you will find a display of traditional fishing cobbles, or just stroll the shore watching the seals and the abundant bird life framed with the magnificent views of the Firth and the mountains beyond.

CLAN DONALD VISITOR CENTRE,
ISLE OF SKYE

THE CLAN DONALD VISITOR CENTRE
THE STABLES RECEPTION BUILDING

THE MUSEUM OF THE ISLES
The setting of the exhibition in a restored part of Armadale Castle, provides a suitable atmosphere for the visitor to walk through history.  Bygone times have been captured on a specially produced video that is screened in a theatre within the exhibition.

COUNTRYSIDE RANGER SERVICE
The rangers give guided walks around the estate and throughout the season put on a series of events including a summer environmental education programme aimed specially at children.  Given prior notice, private groups can be accommodated.

THE GARDENS
Originally, the gardens were set out in Victorian times, with expanses of lawn, intermittently planted with trees and shrubbery.

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
The Study Centre has been set-up to enable people to research their ancestry or assist academic study.  The collection of books, maps and records represents one of the finest gatherings of a family or area’s history under one roof.

LOCATION
The Clan Donald Visitor Centre is 16 miles south of Broadford on the scenic A851.  It is easily reached either by the Skye Bridge or from the Mallaid – Armadale, Glenelg – Kylerhea ferry points and is a pleasant drive from the Island’s main villages.

THE VISITOR CENTRE
is open daily from April to the end of October, 9.30-5.30pm.  The Gardens are open all year.

THE ADMISSION
ticket covers all Centre facilities including: the 40 acre Gardens and Nature Trails, Adventure Play area, Study Centre, Museum, Video Show, Exhibitions and some Countryside Ranger Events.  Family tickets and special group rates are available.  Parking and entry to the Stables Restaurant and shop are free.

THE VISITOR CENTRE
gardens and some Ranger Events are suitable for people with disabilities.  An assistive hearing loop is installed in the video room.  Wheelchairs, including one electric model, are available.

AWARDS
20 national and international awards have been received by the centre.

PETERHEAD MARITIME HERITAGE

THE STORY OF A TOWN AND THE SEA

PETERHEAD MARITIME HERITAGE
A twenty minute audio-visual presentation in the custom built theatre sets the scene while tableaux of shipbuilding and a period kitchen interior add vividness to the portrait of times past. Touch-screen computers and other displays enhance the visitor experience, shedding light on how the resources of the North Sea – both fish and oil – are exploited. Learn about how seamen’s skill in navigation and direction finding, discover how the hunters learned the ways of whales and seals.

A PREMIER ATTRACTION FOR A PREMIER PORT
The town of Peterhead has been bound up with the sea for generations.  Its seamen new not only the waters of the North Sea but, in times gone by, the bergs and icefloes of far northern waters.  Beyond the arctic circle, they went whaling and brought prosperity to the community on their return. Today, though whales have not been hunted from Peterhead for a hundred years or more, the town is the largest white fish landing port in Europe and many in the town still owe their livelihood to the hunters of the sea.  In addition, Peterhead’s harbour of refuge has enabled the town to play its part in the North Sea oil industry. Peterhead Maritime heritage tells the story of all these seafolk, past and present.

Make a whole day of it by taking some of the other attractions around Buchan : Adan Country Park at Mintlaw, the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses at Fraserburgh and Macduff Aquarium.

School Visits; We offer full support to teachers planning a visit with their class – education pack, special tours and a dedicated classroom.  Ring for full details.

Group Visits; Special introductory talks and demonstrations are available for groups.  Please discuss your requirements with us.  Generous group discounts available.

Special Events; Contact us for details of our exciting programme of events.

Peterhead Maritime Heritage Café; With a superb panoramic view over the bay, our café features homebakes and meals based on local produce recipes, plus the usual range of refreshments.

PETERHEAD MARITIME HERITAGE
Audio visual presentations
Computer touch s