mcleanscotland  are local Scots who pride ourselves on showing you the nooks & crannies other tours companies pass on by.   We can show you those hidden gems even Scots do not know!  mcleanscotland of Perth tour company for vacations to Scotland here are our guides all Scottish for your satisfaction.  Special Scottish beer and whisky tour for small groups with mcleanscotland of Perth tour operators

Your hosts at mcleanscotland; Paul McLean (left) and Liz Gillespie (third from left), seen here on the Isle of Mull at a friends pub with Michelle and Matt from Canada, June 2007. Thanks Billy!

"Hi Paul, I had a wonderful time in Scotland with you, a good guide and a well run tour company make all of the difference in the world. I was very impressed with your professionalism as well as you humor and your ability to guide us to the best pubs around. But seriously, I will be looking to put together a group most likely 2006 or 07. Please know you are at the top of my list. My best to you and Liz. Sheila"

"Hi Paul Thank You for a very nice tour. We liked it very much. Everything, even the weather was good. Everyone was very pleased. I promise you pictures when Jimmy have them ready. Take care. Arne". Sweden Arne's group came over from Sweden for a whisky tour. 2007

M C L E A N S C O T L A N D

Scottish Beer & Whisky Tour

What is this tour all about? easy, it is a tour of Scotland for small groups calling in at Scottish pubs, small breweries and whisky distilleries!  It can also be available in a slightly different form for couples and foursomes.  You do not have to a complete drinker to come and enjoy this one, as there are scenic visits and stunning historic sites also included. Max group size 14 adults. Sharing twin/double rooms.

DAY ONE; we meet up at Glasgow airport (it can also be Edinburgh airport) where we bring you aboard our mini coach and away we go! Along the banks of Loch Lomond, where we can stop to admire the views and, depending on time, weather and date we can take a boat trip on this world famous loch. Taking a left here we travel through the Argyll forest up to "rest and be thankful" mountain glen road, leading us to Loch Fyne and eventually Inveraray, where we stay tonight.  A really great bar and accommodation awaits us here.  An enjoyable first night of drinkies!

DAY TWO; after a nice sleep in and ful Scottish breakfast, we depart for Kilmartin Glen and study some ancient Celtic and Scottish history. Standing stones, burial mounds, hilltop fort (ruin) and old graves - some of which are Knight Templars. More fantastic sights as we drive to Oban and take in our first distillery of the same name. time here for lunch before heading back to Inveraray, with one or two more stops for your enjoyment!  Back at the hotel we have one more surprise (well, it's not now!),. a whisky tasting session in our own private room!  what an end to the day!

DAY THREE; sadly it's goodbye to Inveraray as we head north through the stunning GLENCOE, we tell the story and savour the moment as we stop for some superb views. Onwards to Spean Bridge woollen mill for refreshments, free drams and shopping! The along the road to Mallaig and the SKYE FERRY. Once on Skye we travel to it's capital Portree, where we stay tonight.  Some good pubs to choose from tonight.

DAY FOUR; all around Skye we travel to sample scenery and castles, mountains and glens, returning back to Portree for the night, more drinks no doubt?

DAY FIVE; off the island and visit the amazing Eilean Donan Castle, truly fantastic.  from here to the well of the seven heads where we make a wee stop. Our day continues along Loch Ness with a stop at Urquhart Castle, before arriving in Inverness for our overnight stay.  So many pubs here we will have some fun!  depending on time of year we can also see a Scottish show here in the city.

DAY SIX; distillery day!  There are more whisky distilleries in Speyside than the rest of Scotland put together. We will visit two today mixed with castles and other visits, returning to Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns before Inverness again.

DAY SEVEN; we head south to Pitlochry, stopping en route at another distillery, then a lovely village pub, where we happen to stay over tonight!  Traditional Scottish Inn at a very nice hotel.

DAY EIGHT; only one night in Pitlochry, as we move this morning to Edinburgh.  Here we have a guided tour and, aye you guessed it - lunch in a pub! Which one? wait and see ... overnight in Edinburgh.

DAY NINE; all day free in Edinburgh to explore this our capital city.  we will meet up later for a ghost tour, followed by more spirits (the pub variety) to end the tour!

Please note; we can also arrange a longer stay with us either before or after this tour, please ask for details. All accommodation mentioned is subject to availability, all will be en suite private facilities. Cost depends on time of year and number of people on the tour, hopefully Paul & Liz will be on tour with you, Liz not all of the time but joining in when possible. No children allowed, due to licensing laws, sorry.

THE PHOTOS ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT; Edinburgh castle, Liz with a group about to go into the pub, wee   doog - Greyfriars Bobby.

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