With a packed programme of events from 30th April to the 3rd of May 2004, you
will fully experience the famous
"Whisky
effect". The Festival reflects the rich
heritage of whisky-making which is an integral part of the lives of the Speyside
communities.
The Ancient Celts called the strong liquid they produced for
"uisge beatha" - "the water of life". During years
the Scots have perfected the way of distillation.
Smell and taste! On this festival you are going to meet all the Whisky
experts and they are keen to guide you around. Here you can get the
best advice how to drink "the water of life";
Whisky!
The valley which the river Spey floats through, is crowded with destillers.
Here you can experience Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail, and see the famous Scotch
Whisky distillers including Glenfiddich, Cardhu, Glenlivet and many more. You
can also visit the famous Johnstons cashmere centre.
For they who want more activity in addition to tasting Whisky, there is also
sailing and water sports, golf in Scotland, fishing, skiing and winter sports,
walking and cycling in Speyside and the Speyside Way, and see the famous Moray
Firth dolphins.
Why not try WHISKY GOLF? With liquid support, you will be an excellent
GOLFER too! Perhaps you hit the hole for once sake?
Stein Morten Lund, 25 April 2004
Additional information
If you are looking for
accommodation in the area whilst visiting the festival you can book
accomodations on the email: enquiries@spiritofspeyside.com.
Next year's festival from 29th April to 2nd May 2005 will be even bigger and
better, according to the festival comitee, so don`t forget to put these dates in
your diary!
For more information, click on the link: www.spiritofspeyside.com
Getting there:
British
Airways
easyjet
GNER
Icelandair
Scotrail
KLM
Avis
Budget
Hertz
Aberdeen
4x4 Self Drive
Highlands & Islands Airports
flybmi.com
Distilleries:
Strathisla
Glenfiddich
Speyside
Cooperage
Glenfarclas
Glenlivet
Benromach
Aberlour
Balvenie
Glen
Moray
Macallan
Discovering Distilleries
Scotch Whisky Net
Other useful
links:
maltproject.com
Undilutedscotland
Visitscotland
Scotch
Malt Whisky Society
Scotch Whisky Association
Heritage
Centre
Aberdeen&Grampian
Tourist Board
Whisky Magazine
Royalmile
Whiskies
Bozo's Whisky
Alternative Whisky Academy
The Keith and
Dufftown Railway
The Malt Whisky Trail
Local attractions and
information:
Speyside Cooperage
Moray Leisure Centre
Johnstons
Cashmere
Baxters Highland Village
The Moray Council
Duff
House
Ballindalloch Castle
The Buckie
Drifter
visitaberlour.com
Links for
more information about Scotch Whisky:
The Scotch
Whisky Association: www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
Scotch Whisky
Net: www.scotchwhisky.net
Undiscovered
Scotland: www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
Scottish Tourist
Board: www.visitscotland.com
Caithness
Community Website: www.caithness.org
Dumfries and
Galloway:
www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk
Edinburgh Guide: www.edinburghguide.com
Aberdeen &
Grampian Tourist Board: www.agtb.org