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Food and drink activities in Scotland

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 927 reviews

Isle of Skye smokehouse tour & tasting experience

Understand the unique art of smoking salmon on the Isle of Skye with a hands-on tour.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 980 reviews

Introduction to Whisky at The Lost Close

Step underground into The Lost Close for a 90‑minute guided whisky tasting—4 classic drams, local storytelling, and Scotch‑tasting tips in a hidden vaulted Edinburgh space

5 out of 5 average rating, 636 reviews

Tea with Naughty Sheep

Enjoy a chaotic afternoon tea with panoramic views and baaadly behaved hosts

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 2930 reviews

Whisky Tasting & Storytelling

Try 4 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and hear Scottish tales. This is a storey focussed experiance. Price is for stories only, you can choose to include the whisky (£18) if you wish to drink at the start

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 689 reviews

Visit and taste at South Loch Gin distillery

Experience the award-winning distillery and learn about Scottish gin production.

5 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Bake Scones & Discover Highland Culture

‘The Scottish Cooking Experience’ hosts a ‘Scone Class’ to immerse in Scottish baking with a local islander and Gaelic speaker. Contact me! Request your preferred date & explore our other classes

5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews

Whisky Tasting & Scottish Tales in a Historic Pub

Enjoy a guided tasting of 4 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies as you hear the stories behind each dram, set in Edinburgh's historic Waverley Bar. Perfect for new and experienced whisky drinkers alike!

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews

Evolution of Gin Tasting at The Lost Close

Sample four gins in a unique underground venue, with expert guides sharing local history.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 1349 reviews

Beer Below: Underground Sampling at The Lost Close

Taste your way through four exceptional beers from local breweries including Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co., and Bellfield Brewery – each with its own unique style and story.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Taste Scottish gins with cheese pairings

Learn about gin production, mixing, and garnishing. Ideal for novices and gin enthusiasts.

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Distiller's Tasting Experience

Join whisky distillers to taste grains, malts, blends and single casks and hear clear stories about what makes each drop sing.

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Discover Oban and taste local whisky

Stroll through Oban’s streets with a local guide and savor three distinct whiskies.

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Eat Glasgow: Food, History & Hidden Stories

Taste Glasgow through Scottish classics, local favourites, iconic venues, historic pubs and powerful stories of design, politics, empire, humour and the city’s bold Gallus spirit

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Step inside a vertical whisky landmark

Move through the tallest whisky distillery in the world with a Port of Leith tour guide and hand fill a miniature bottle of New Make spirit.

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Scottish Vegan Food Tour

Join me on a tour of some of Edinburghs many vegan friendly hotspots to sample Scottish foods- some traditonal and well known, others more unexpected.

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Scottish Mince & Tatties Cooking Experience

Contact for alternate dates & numbers. Learn to make traditional Scottish mince & tatties from scratch in a welcoming local home while enjoying Highland hospitality, Gaelic culture and island stories

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Taste neat Rum or Agave with a distiller

Join your host in the distillery tasting room, where all guests enjoy a welcome drink, then taste three neat spirit samples with mixers while hearing how the spirits are made finishing with a cocktail

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Mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella workshop

In this intimate hands-on cheese making class you will learn how to make milky soft pillows of mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella, including enjoying morning tea and a seasonal lunch

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Distillery After Dark

Holyrood Distillery invites you beyond the everyday into an evening of dark tales of Edinburgh’s past, which we’ve distilled through taste, sound and shadow.

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Whisky Tasting and Stories in Edinburgh

Join us for the best whisky tasting on The Royal Mile in Edinburgh! 3 of the best whiskies available, from independent bottlers, presented by an experienced storyteller