Scotland 2007
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Scotland 2007 – Distilleries, Dogs and Seals
On our last day, we headed to Persabus Pottery where arrived too early, so we headed on to Bunnahabhain Distillery, where we were also too early for a tour and tasting. So we took...
Scotland 2007 – Oa Peninsula
In addition to distilleries, Islay is known for the nature reserves, including the Oa Peninsula. We followed the circular walk. Where we enjoyed the scenic views and a few livestock. The American Monument...
Scotland 2007 – Kilchoman and Bruichladdich
A new distillery has opened up on Islay – Kilchoman, where we took a wrong turn on the way to the visitor centre. We were greeted by two guard dogs In 2005, Tom spent...
Scotland 2007 – Edinburgh
After our unplanned stay in Glasgow, we headed to Edinburgh with a stop at New Lanark World Heritage Site, in search of yarn. At the last minute, Patty found Inchgrove House, just a few...
Scotland 2005 – Edinburgh
Edinburgh was a two-parter. While Tom was learning about distilling whisky from Jim McEwan at Bruichladdich, Patty spent a few rainy days wandering Edinburgh on her own. After joining Tom on Islay, they returned...
Scotland 2005 – On the Ferry
It was the end of the week at the Bruichladdich Academy and we all boarded the ferry to Kennacraig. Tom and Patty headed back to few nights in Edinburgh before the flight back to...
Scotland 2005 – The Walk
The walk started at Machir Bay, head up the hill, crossed a few brooks, and ended up in Kilchoman, where all nine of us fit into a VW van for the ride back to...
Scotland 2005 – Around Islay
Traveling around Islay, we observed the flora, fauna and architecture of the island.
Scotland 2005 – Bruichladdich Academy
From the moment Tom learned about the Bruichladdich Academy—a week of intensive learning about distilling whisky—from Jim McEwan, he knew he would attend. On May 1, 2005, he arrived on Islay and the experience...