What to do and see in Aviemore and the Cairngorms, Scotland: The Best Food & Drink

A dry and crisp, aromatic taste adventure. Intimate and personal tours. Insight into Caorunn’s artisanal production process, botanical garden and foraged local ingredients. Behind-the-scenes tour of the production area. Tutored deconstructed nosing and tasting session. Neat tasting and refreshing Caorunn&T with red apple wedges.

Whisky Tours in Speyside. Visit local distilleries and taste the renowned Speyside Single Malts. Speyside is home to some of the best whiskies in the world, in the glens and valleys along the Spey the landscape is rich with whisky. When you choose a tour with Simply Speyside, you will have expert guidance from Calum, who is passionate about all things whisky from Barley to Bottle. Sláinte mhaith.

Get creative making deliciously ethical chocolates in our workshops. You could learn about making chocolate bars, truffles, or seasonal products such as Christmas Trees. Gemma will help you use your favourite types of Fairtrade chocolate to create unique delicacies. Suitable for ages 10+. Pre-booking is essential. We also run chocolate tastings. Our chocolate tastings are perfect for anyone who enjoys chocolate. Come and find out about the fascinating history of chocolate, how it was discovered, and how the bean is turned into chocolate. You'll discover how growing conditions and production techniques affect the taste and textures and learn about the complicated science of chocolate. During the tasting, you will try 8 types of chocolate, including 4 single origin chocolates. We'll provide tasting notes and teach you how to assess the quality of chocolate and identify the amazing flavours. You will also find out what we do with chocolate and get a free truffle of your choice to enjoy.

Having lived in the the highlands for the past 12years & have a passion for Scotland and the highlands. Have always worked with people seeking to meet their interests and needs. The scenery speaks for itself, I can offer a knowledge of Scotlands rich history, culture and folklore. Seeking to provide unique tour experiences for you.

Let me take you around Strathspey, the Cairngorms National Park, Inverness and the Moray Firth. Fantastic scenery from the mountains to the sea and a history and heritage to match. I grew up here and my family go back many generations in this unique part of the Scottish Highlands.