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Scotland's Hotel, Pitlochry: Beautiful on the Outside, Bad on the Inside

We were lost in the middle of nowhere, in a tiny village called Pitlochry, a few hours drive from Edinburgh, on

July 31, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Scotland

Discovering Scotland: Chivas Linn House Keith

Impressive, shockingly impressive, breathtaking. We were invited to the Chivas house, not a hotel, but the Chivas castle. An old Victorian house from 1878 with its old stones and old decor. My…

June 19, 2015 | Reviews | Scotland

Dinner at Chiva’s Linn House; Keith, Scotland

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June 03, 2015

Dinner at Chiva’s Linn House; Keith, Scotland

Gathered around the long dining table, 12 people were ready to enjoy a fine dinner. Welcomed to the Chivas Linn House, tonight's dinner was special, a strong welcoming to the world of whiskies. A…

June 03, 2015 | Reviews | Scotland

Speyside, Scotland: A Visit to Chivas' Distilleries

Coffee, Wine & Drinks | Scotland UK Europe

UK

May 28, 2015

Speyside, Scotland: A Visit to Chivas' Distilleries

"Would you like something to drink sir? A snack with your coffee?" Sipping my hot coffee while enjoying the beautiful fields of green, I grabbed my phone and decided to write my recollections of this…

May 28, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Scotland

Snack Shack Dalwhinnie, Scotland: A Stopover in the Middle of Nowhere

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May 25, 2015

Breakfast & Coffee

Snack Shack Dalwhinnie, Scotland: A Stopover in the Middle of Nowhere

A bizarre country, or maybe an area, where everything opens at 10am. They claim to serve breakfast, but don't open before 10. Searching more extensively we found a place, on the road to the…

May 25, 2015 | Restaurants | Scotland

Chivas Linn House Keith: A Traditional Scottish Dinner in Scotland

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May 24, 2015

News

Chivas Linn House Keith: A Traditional Scottish Dinner in Scotland

I strongly believe and maybe can confirm that I'll retire in Scotland. I'm in love with the people here, admire the greenery, scenery and vast lands the country boasts, their whisky is something else…

May 24, 2015 | Reviews | Scotland

Kingfisher Bar, Pitlochry Scotland

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May 24, 2015

Burgers

Kingfisher Bar, Pitlochry Scotland

We toured all the village, I mean we walked the streets and didn't find any restaurant that would serve us food except a bar loaded with people. It seems everyone gathers around here to watch the…

May 24, 2015 | Restaurants | Scotland

Perthshire Visitors Centre Restaurant, Scotland

Burgers | Scotland UK Europe

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May 23, 2015

Burgers

Perthshire Visitors Centre Restaurant, Scotland

Taking the road from Aberfeldy to Edinburgh Airport we eagerly tried to find a place to eat until we landed at the Perthshire's Visitors Centre, which serves a selection of food as well as sells…

May 23, 2015 | Restaurants | Scotland

Copper Dog Restaurant at The Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

Grill & BBQ | Scotland UK Europe

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May 20, 2015

Grill & BBQ

Copper Dog Restaurant at The Craigellachie Hotel, Scotland

In the middle of nowhere, but surely in the heart of Scotland, is a hotel and restaurant we stopped at for lunch. On the first day of our tour around the Chivas distilleries, Copper Dog hosted us for…

May 20, 2015 | International Cuisine | Scotland

The Old Mill Restaurant, Pitlochry Scotland

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May 20, 2015

Grill & BBQ

The Old Mill Restaurant, Pitlochry Scotland

What a week what a tour. It started in the Speyside region of Scotland, included a visit to the Beefeater Gin distillery in London and then back to Scotland for a tour around the Highlands.

May 20, 2015 | International Cuisine | Scotland

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh Scotland

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March 30, 2012

Hotels

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh Scotland

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is set in Edinburgh's historic and beautiful old town. Conveniently located in the city center, this Edinburgh hotel boasts views of the Crags and Arthur's Seat.

March 30, 2012 | Reviews | Scotland