Scottish Food & Drink Trail Self-drive
Best Time To Go
April - OctoberWhy not...
Add on extra nights at the end to explore Glasgow?Prices From
£2825No of Nights
8Starts From
EdinburghFinishes In
GlasgowTaste the best of Scotland on this introduction to some of the country’s most celebrated food and drink.
Enjoy nine days’ self-drive touring across Scotland with time in its two largest cities too, which have become renowned foodie destinations in their own right. On this specially curated holiday, you will explore Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland’s premier whisky producing region in Speyside as well as Oban on the west coast, known as Scotland’s seafood capital.
Over the past three decades, Scotland has transformed into one of the world’s most exciting food and drink destinations, celebrated for its quality, authenticity, and innovation. Once known primarily for traditional staples like whisky, salmon, and shortbread, Scotland’s culinary landscape has evolved to showcase a much broader range of produce and experiences. Farmers, fishers, and producers across the country have embraced sustainability and provenance, ensuring that everything from Highland beef to Shetland seafood is traceable and responsibly sourced. This commitment to quality has been matched by a growing network of award-winning restaurants, farmers’ markets, and food festivals that highlight the best of Scottish ingredients and craftsmanship.
At the same time, Scotland’s drinks sector has flourished beyond its world-famous whisky heritage. The rise of craft gin, innovative breweries, and low- and no-alcohol producers has added new dimensions to Scotland’s reputation for excellence. Visitors can now explore vibrant food trails, distillery tours, and immersive tasting experiences that connect them directly with the people and places behind each product. Together, these developments have helped redefine Scotland’s global image—from a land of hearty tradition to a modern culinary nation that blends heritage, creativity, and sustainability in every bite and sip.
Holiday Details
Day One – Enchanting Edinburgh
Day Two – out and about in Edinburgh
Day Three – to the Highlands!
Day Four – Malt Whisky Country
Day Five – cross country to the West Coast
Day Six – Scotland’s seafood capital
Day Seven – return to the city
Day Eight – Gorgeous Glasgow
Day Nine – Homeward bound
Location
This four centre holiday takes in Edinburgh, Speyside in the North East of Scotland and Oban on the West Coast before ending back in Central Scotland in the city of Glasgow.
Pricing
The price is £2875 per person for May to September and £2825 per person for April and October.
The price is based on two people sharing a double room for eight nights on a bed & breakfast basis and also includes:
- Hire of a small manual car, picking up in Edinburgh on Day 3 and dropping off in Glasgow on Day 7
- Food and drink themed walking tours of Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Distillery tour in Edinburgh
- Full day with a whisky guide in Speyside, including two distilleries
- Oyster tour in Oban
Please note that car hire rates do fluctuate so the price is subject to change and will be confirmed at the time of confirmation.
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Scottish Food & Drink Trail Self-drive
This holiday can be arranged from April to October.
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