My grandfather gave me a list of priceless information when I was going to university and told me only to share it with good friends. It is a list of good pubs in Scotland and I always gave it to clients when planning a trip there.
In his opinion, the best whiskies are 1. Glenmorganie, 2. Glenfiddich, 3. Glenlivet. Ladies don't drink whisky. The correct thing to order is a shandy, half beer and half lemonade. Never ask for ice.
Gaelic traditional folk music can have a collection of pipes, fiddles and accordions mixed with electric instruments and guitars. Players just show up and take part in playing the traditional jigs and reels. To get a full feel for the pure diversity of styles the Celtic Connections Festival held in Glasgow every January is great to attend.
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Edinburgh The Royal Oak, Halfway House, Cafe Royal Circle Bar
Fortrose The Anderson
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Applecross Applecross inn
Inverness Hootananny
Glasgow The Bon Accord, Uisge Beatha
Aberdeen Aberdeen Folk Club
Glencoe The Clachaig Inn
Loch Lomond The Drovers Inn
Mallaig The Old Forge
Leith The Port O'Leith Bar
Everyone should try and go to a Ceilidh, a Scottish dance. My favorite place is the Ceilidh Place in Ullapool. This is a pub with great food, music, and a fun night out. The locals will show you the steps. You should stay in Ullapool before taking the ferry over to the islands of Lewis and Harris.
A great way to meet with the locals.
Maureen Jones
Travel Consultant
650-670-5434