On a clear and sunny day on the south of Islay, you can see the coast of Northern Ireland. As the crow flies, it’s really only about 30+ miles between Islay (in Scotland) and Northern Ireland. Regular ferry connections between Islay and Ballycastle (Northern Ireland)…

I’m back with a winter foodie adventure, to Inver – Scotland’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant! Tucked away on the Cowal Peninsula, Inver is located in Strachur, Argyll & Bute on the west coast of Scotland – along the banks of Loch Fyne. Co-owners Rob…

I have been quietly singing Scotland’s food’s praises over the last few years, and that praise has extended to Scottish seafood – the absolute glory of fresh seafood. Why Scotland isn’t outwardly more famous for its freshly caught, landed, or dived seafood is beyond me.…

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Unalome, a one Michelin-starred dining experience in Glasgow.  Having only opened their doors in June 2021, Unalome by Graeme Cheevers earned their Michelin Star within one year of opening. For someone who enjoys fine dining in Glasgow, I…

Places like Shetland move your soul.  On a recent trip to Shetland, I found myself immersed in all things that make the place great – the people, the food, and the awe inspiring feeling remote islands evoke in me.  If you were ever in need…

The seasons are changing, but one thing you can count on, is a great whisky and warm friendships to keep you comfy and cozy on those brisk evenings. Once a year, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society hosts a big event dedicated to great whiskies and…

The Scottish Islands Passport combines two things that many travelers enjoy – (1) collecting stamps in a passport and (2) island hopping. Many people have a favorite stamp in their passport. With island hopping, this usually isn’t commemorated with regular passport stamping, since multiple locations…

My food and whisky pairing series comes to a spectacular close with none other than a dessert and whisky pairing! What a way to round off a dinner series, no? If this is the first post you’re reading in my whisky and food pairing series…

Food and whisky pairing month at Scotch Malt Whisky Society continues in a spectacular fashion, with surf and turf and whisky! If you didn’t manage to read the first post in my food and whisky pairing series, I started out in Edinburgh with a tasting…

Having lived on the Isle of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland, for the last few years, one of the questions people always ask is – how do you get there?  How to get to Islay from Glasgow is super simple, and you don’t…