A Brewery, a Distillery, and a Museum…

After an evening in the north inn, a local pub, Captain Quantum and the Falcon had a somewhat disturbed nights sleep (owing to the crowded campsite), got up to eat another bacon sandwhich and then head on their way. They would be travelling up through the Cairngorm hills, to Perth. They set off on their way, and rose steadily into the hills as they headed along the road.

The trains weren't our main interest here...

The first port of call would be Aviemore. Here they were set to visit the Cairngorm brewery, where several award winning beers were brewed. They were welcomed in, and looked round the shop. They then went on a personal tour of the brewery (no-one else was there so early) and learned about the brewing process. It shared several similarities with the whiskey making process, but for a few key differences, such as the 2 additions of hops. We then went back to try the fares, and may have even taken a few with them.

After a little look around the town, our heroes then decided the next port of call would be the Dalwhinnie Distillery. They marched along the road, amidst the barren highlands, and soon enough arrived at the large complex, the highest distillery in Scotland, at ~350m above sea level. Here we had a look around the distillery, and sampled the taste of this malt, which is one of the 6 characteristic malts of Scotland. A fine flavour from a distillery so high. And an accent to match.

Mmm Whiskey...

After this trip they proceeded to head downwards off the hill, and despite a minor hick up in the choice of destination, they reached the centre of Perth quickly. Here they parked and decided to head to the museum of the black watch, the traditional Scottish army regiment that was merged with the Royal Regiment of Scotland earlier in the decade. It was an interesting exhibit, full of the usual military stuff, like swords and paintings. But differently for this one… also kilts.

Mmm tasty beans...

After the museum we headed into town, to a Costa Coffee, without any coffee (we had to have tea instead) Then headed onto the campsite, where Captain Quantum failed to see the wifi sign early enough and get an access code. So posts delayed