Ideally suited equally for the enthusiast or someone with but a casual interest in Scotland's favourite tipple these whisky weekends are highly sociable affairs with plenty of fun and entertainment guaranteed.

The weekends involve a two-night stay with a tour of the world famous Glenmorangie Distillery and also the opportunity to sample a range of blends and malts from the Glenmorangie range of whiskies - all under the guidance of an expert.

A typical malt whisky weekend

Arrive Friday for afternoon tea.
Evening - pre-dinner drinks and canap's, followed by dinner.

Saturday
Breakfast
Depart for Glenmorangie Distillery
Production, maturation and tutored tasting
Visit Tarlogie Springs
Lunch at Glenmorangie House
Afternoon Tea
Blind Tasting (make sure you've paid attention earlier!)
Evening - pre-dinner drinks and canape's, followed by a Gala Scottish Dinner and ceilidh ( formal dress - or kilts required!).

Sunday
Breakfast and depart

Your hotel

Nestled on the Easter Ross seaboard, against the wide-open skies of the Northern Highlands, this small 5* hotel is truly a treat to be savoured. Step back in time to an era of gracious living and enjoy the courteous welcome of the genial hosts, who have left nothing to chance when considering their guests' comfort.The 18^th century hotel exudes Scottish hospitality and the atmosphere is very much country house party. Here visitors are welcomed as friends, indeed there are no room keys, and everyone meets for drinks in the drawing room before dinner. Meals are a particular highlight, and the chef uses fresh local produce, and vegetables, herbs and fruit which are all grown in the hotel's own walled garden. Fine wines and conversations, as well as a full range of malt whiskies, flow, transforming your stay into a treasured memory

The decor has a reassuringly rich and comforting charm which encourages relaxation. The attention to detail is warming. Each of the superb en-suite bedrooms are individually furnished and offer glorious views across the gardens.

After a hearty breakfast the hotel grounds are particularly inviting. A stroll down the leafy tree-lined avenue leads to a deserted sandy beach with distant views across the firth to Cromarty.

Malt whisky weekends cost £373 per person in 2008. This includes, bed & breakfast, afternoon tea, dinners with canapes, coffee and a dram, all organised entertainment etc. There is a £50 per night supplement for single occupancy of double room. A master double room costs £40 per person extra.

2008 weekends are planned for:

1st & 2nd,8th & 9th February

7th & 8th, 14th & 15th March

18th & 19th April

2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th May

6th & 7th June

There will also be weekends in October and November

Why not add this break to a tailor-made short tour or extend your stay in the area? Ask us for more details.

All our holidays include a map of Scotland with recommended routes from your specified starting point, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £7 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday.

We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value. All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.