Vibrant lineup of festive experience weekends announced at iconic Scottish Distilleries
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This winter, some of the country’s most iconic distilleries, located across the Highlands, invite visitors to experience a series of unforgettable festive weekends filled with seasonal cheer, exclusive activities, and a unique taste of Scotland’s rich whisky heritage. From late November through December, guests at Cardhu, The Singleton, and Royal Lochnagar can enjoy a weekend of fun, live music, creative workshops, local cuisine, and discounts on their shopping.
29th November – 1st December
Whether you are a local looking for a fun day out with family and friends or a visitor from afar, the festive magic in the heart of Speyside at the iconic Cardhu Distillery is not to be missed. Foodies, whisky novices and lovers, and avid shoppers can indulge in what the weekend has to offer.
Live Music and Pizza Evening
Date: 29th November, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: Free with table booking
Enjoy lively tunes from The Tone Pirates in the Tasting Kitchen, paired with festive cocktails, a selection of whisky, and freshly made pizzas by Teine.
Festive Afternoon Tea by The Crofters Neuk
Dates: 30th November, 1st December, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Price: £27pp
Begin the holiday season with an indulgent afternoon tea experience featuring sweet and savoury treats, a glass of fizz, and unlimited tea or coffee.
Wreath Workshop with Bay Tree Florists
Date: 1st December, 11:00AM & 1:30PM
Price: £62.50pp
Grab your friends and create a personalised festive wreath in this hands-on workshop led by Bay Tree Florists.
An Afternoon of Live Music with Scott Ramsay
Date: 29th November, 06:00PM
Scott Ramsay is set to take to the Cardhu Tasting Kitchen once again. The Tasting Kitchen is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy some music with a whisky or a festive cocktail in hand.
Not a fan of whisky? That is not a problem, there is a range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails and drinks awaiting!
Pottery Workshop
Date: 30th November, 11:30AM
Price: £25
Get creative with Sammy-Jo from Seed Ceramics and design your own mug, which makes a great gift or keepsake. Ticket includes a drink from a selected menu.
An Afternoon with DJ Jo Klass
Date: 30th November, 1:00PM
Wind down the weekend with an afternoon of music from DJ Jo Klass, accompanied by festive drinks in the Tasting Kitchen
30th November – 1st December
Accessible by train or bus from the city centre of Inverness, locals and those touring the North Coast 500 are perfectly located to discover in the festive spirit of The Singleton of Glen Ord. Guests can enjoy live music from Jenna ross on Saturday 30th November, 14.30-19:30, perfectly paired local Thai food from Thai at Beauly, a festive craft fair, festive cocktails, and more at the iconic distillery this December. It is the perfect time to grab those one-off personal gifts for friends and family from local artisan makers.
Festive cocktail class
Date: 1st December, 14:30
Price: £22
Explore the art of whisky-making, the craft of distilling and the mystique of maturation of this multi award winning single malt whisky. Taste The Singleton neat and sample two perfectly balanced cocktails, plus enjoy a mini masterclass showing how to create these festive cocktails at home. This experience will run from the festive weekend, all through December.
5th-7th December
Kick off the holiday season with festive cheer at Clynelish Distillery’s Festive Weekend! From December 5th to December 7th, experience the magic of the season with winter cocktails, the sounds of Scotland with live music from Portland Jazz Trio on Saturday 7th, 2-4pm, and exclusive festive workshops. With 20% off all retail items under £500, it’s also a great time to pick up those gifts for the special people in your life.
Christmas Cocktail Class
Date: 5th December, 02:00PM
Price: £35
Get hands-on in a cocktail masterclass with Clynelish’s expert bar team. Mix, muddle, and enjoy as you create festive cocktails perfect for winter gatherings.
Winter Wreath-Making Workshop
Dates: 6th & 7th December, 12:00PM
Price: £50
Join local florist Faye from Maisies Daisies in this two-hour luxury wreath-making class.
Festivities at these iconic Scottish distilleries await. So what are you waiting for? For more information or to book tickets, visit https://www.malts.com/en/christmas-events
