Scottish distilleries accessible by train

[cowfish]

I both made it to the distilleries and back down to the other end of the country.

Walking to Clynelish took 30 minutes at a leisurely pace and I had a pavement to walk on almost the entire way (all the way along the A9, which saved me going under a lorry). On the way back I managed to miss the bakery and their stocks of Capaldi's ice cream (which I have been informed are excellent) but did stop into the Sutherland Inn, where Leon has an excellent whisky selection. Unfortunately the train south was running late and I missed my connection, but they found me a spot on the London sleeper train for a couple of stops to Aviemore so I didn't end up sleeping on the streets of Inverness.

Glen Moray was equally as easy to get to - pavements and walking through quiet residential streets until the distillery suddenly appears around a corner. Stopping off a Gordon & Macphail on the way was also a good plan. G&M is about 10 minutes from the station, Glen Moray 30 minutes from either.

I was meant to go to Dalmore, which looks like an easy walk, but didn't get up in time. I was driven past Glen Ord which showed also that it wasn't quite as easy to get to as I hoped. I did go for a wander around Inverness, stopping at the sites of Millburn, Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor. The B&Q that replaced Glen Albyn is closed has been closed for a while.

I'm now planning a trip involving Auchentoshan, Oban, Talisker, Ben Nevis and Ord/Dalmore by train and bus...

[Lawrence]

Sounds like a good trip Billy, thanks for keeping us in the loop about you trip. For the next one the Post Buses maybe an option also. Mr. T posted an link or article years ago (so it may be no longer an option) about buying a seat on post vans as they make their deliveries. I'm sure Mr.T has all the info...

[Mr Tattie Heid]

I'm sure he doesn't! But it's an option Lonely Planet mentions frequently. Seems to me it would only be good for a one-way, and you'd be at the mercy of the postal carrier's schedule and duties.

[Mr Tattie Heid]

LP Great Britain, p971:

POSTBUS
A postbus is a van on mail service that also carries passengers. Postbuses operate in rural areas (and some of the most scenic and remote parts of the country) and are especially useful for walkers and backpackers. For information and timetables contact Royal Mail Postbus (08457 740 740; http://www.royalmail.com/postbus).

[Mr Tattie Heid]

That link's no good...try this one:

http://www.royalmail.com/you-home/your- ... ty/postbus

[Mr Tattie Heid]

And now I've looked, very limited routes, no use for a distillery bagger, aside from the one on Islay.

[Mr Tattie Heid]

So once again I've made five consecutive posts without saying anything useful....

[Lawrence]

Actually it's good information, thank you...