Now that the world is starting to open its doors once again, we can all start planning our next trip away – and it might well be that you quite fancy going on a whisky holiday in Scotland before the year is out. What better way to celebrate being able to travel than a trip north of the border, after all?
The drink itself has been distilled in the country for centuries, which certainly explains why it’s just so very, very good. The earliest historical reference to whisky is apparently the Scottish Exchequer Rolls for 1494, where there is a mention of eight bolls of malt – a boll being an old measure used in Scotland of no more than six bushes (with one bushel 25.4kg).
As Scotch whisky grew in popularity over the years, the Scottish Parliament began to take an interest in the drink, looking for a way to profit from the burgeoning industry. Taxes on whisky were first introduced in 1644 – which soon saw lots of the tipple being distilled illegally and lots of smuggling taking place!
On a Walkabout Scotland walking and whisky holiday, you’ll visit distilleries like Jura and Bunnahabhain, and see all sorts of sights, including Loch Lomond, Arrochar, Kennecraig, Iona, Munro and a whole lot more.
Accommodation for the week is in personally selected small B&Bs and larger guest houses on the islands of Mull and Islay, with the walks chosen for this particular tour all classified as easy. You’ll be walking for between five and seven hours each day, so make sure you’ve broken in your hiking boots!