This distillery opened in 2022 and has a selection of whiskey, gin, and liqueurs.
A hiking trail along a 500-foot-deep hollow. Total hike takes 5-6 hours and requires moderate hiking experience.
A twenty minute drive from downtown Moffat, this 100m trail leads over a footbridge to a waterfall viewpoint. Car Park costs 4 pounds.
Enjoy afternoon tea or sample gins from around Scotland in this cozy cafe.
Moffat is renowned for its toffee. Stop in and feel like a kid in a candy store. Jordan and Brandon purchased salted caramel and whiskey tablets on their 2024 trip.
Sure it's touristy, but the castle offers stunning views of the city, and you could spends hours learning about the history of Scotland and the city of Edinburgh. Be sure to check out the crown jewels. Tickets are timed entry and we recommend grabbing a morning slot so you have the rest of your day to browse the city.
Fancy a delicious breakfast and cuppa? Jordan and Brandon stopped here their first full day in Edinburgh before taking on Edinburgh Castle.
Sample from over 300 whiskeys or enjoy a refreshing G&T at this unassuming bar right on Edinburgh's High Street. Try their charcuterie board sourced by a local cheesemonger.
Jordan and Brandon had amazing seafood and cocktails at this awarding-winning gastropub. After your meal, have a night cap at our next recommendation.
Feel like a local as you enjoy a pint of cask strength ale. The non-carbonated take on beer is not for everyone (aka Jordan), but hey!...when in the UK! Of course, there are plenty of draft options if you need your creature comforts.
The spectacular view at the top of Holyrood Park is worth the hike. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for 90 minutes of steep inclines.
Enjoy a whiskey or gin flight after you summit Arthur's Seat. Brandon and Jordan brought home bottles of Holyrood spirits on their last trip.
The gardens are free to enter and enclosed in beautiful Victorian glasshouses. It is easily accessible by foot or bus if you stay in the West End.
A mixture of traditional Scottish and contemporary Indian food. It was our last meal of our 2024 trip. Delicious haggis and coconut dahl.
Ashton Lane is home to some incredible restaurants. If it's a rainy day, we recommend hopping across the street to this Vietnamese restaurant. Jordan hasn't stopped thinking about her chicken pho.
A free museum with a wide collection of art, natural history artifacts, and an impressive pipe organ. Enjoy a stroll around the Kelvingrove park after and say hello to the statue of Lord Kelvin.