Distillery link-up

Crieff’s historic Glenturret Distillery has joined a new luxury food trail spanning across Scotland.

Designed to boost tourism, the ‘Taste of Scotland’has been designed to help tell the story of ingredients’journey from the sea, coastline, farm or countryside to people’s plates as part of VisitScotland’s Year of Stories 2022.

Led by tour operator Sleigh’s, overnight guests at the five-star Prestonfield Hotel and The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh will be offered the chance to enjoy an authentic taste of the coast and countryside within a two-hour drive time of Edinburgh city centre – including a tour of Glenturret Distillery.

There will also be an opportunity to enjoy a bar lunch at the distillery’s new Michelin-starred restaurant, The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant.

The project also takes in sights around the Lothians and Stirlingshire and began last month.

Christopher Sleigh, creative director at Sleigh’s, said:“Our family has long been transporting guests around Scotland, showcasing the very best local food, drink and warm hospitality the country has to offer.

“Now, it’s a formal partnership which both visitors can enjoy as we edge towards the spring and summer months.”