Touring the Scottish Highlands heading from the Isle Skye back to Edinburgh with Haggis Adventures
On day three (our final) day with Haggis Adventures we headed from the Isle of Skye back to Edinburgh passing scenic areas of the Scottish Highlands including Ben Nevis mountain, Glencoe (The Three Sisters), Inverlochy Castle and the William Wallace Memorial. Considering the insane weather we faced the previous day, I woke up bracing myself for another wickedly wet and windy morning; however, in unison with our previous days on tour we were treated to completely different weather on our final day on tour with Haggis Adventures.
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Although it wasn't sunny outside the temperatures were more moderate with the weather being slightly overcast - ideal weather for landscape photography.
Out of all the days on tour, this was the most impressive in terms of stunning scenery.
Our first stop was at Ben Nevis, the highest mountain peak in the British Isles standing an impressive 1,344 meters (4,409 feet) tall above sea level.
Our guide Dave informed us that typically visibility of this mountain is typically obscured due to weather conditions, so it was a real treat having such spectacular uninhibited views.
The eye candy outside of our 'Wild and Sexy' tour bus window continued until we reached Glen Coe. Offering stunning panoramic views, this Volcanic glen located in the Highlands of Scotland is also known as the 'Glen of Weeping' in reference to the Massacre of Glencoe (1692). An astonishing thirty-eight family members from the MacDonald Clan were killed by Clan Campbell guests who had accepted their hospitality under the guise of friendship.
Our final two stops were at Inverlochy Castle and the William Wallace Memorial.
The ruins of Inverlochy Castle remain largely intact and were a fascinating to explore on foot.
The National Wallace Monument stands tall on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop nearby Stirling commemorating Sir William Wallace, a national hero who many around the world know as 'Braveheart' from the popular 90's movie staring Mel Gibson.
Overall, finishing our tour in the Scottish Highlands had me craving more. I'm very keen on coming back in the summer to experience more areas I didn't get to visit this time around.
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Today is day three of our Haggis Tour adventure and we've had all kinds of weather. On day one it was pristine conditions - sunny blue skies and day two was insane. Howling winds, rain, chilly and today we have a nice overcast day. And we've got great views from the back of the mountains.
So the snowy peak we have over in the background is Ben Nevis and it is the highest peak in the UK. It's a real treat that we can see it today. It's only visible fifty days of the year.
So here is Inverlochy castle which dates back to the 13th century, so we've just been wandering around the ruins and seeing what is left of it even now.
And just behind us we have the three sisters. There is not much explaining to do the scenery speaks for itself.
So we're visiting the William Wallace Memorial. Fans of Brave Heart will certainly know who this is. What was interesting was that our guide actually told us that many of the scenes in Brave Heart were actually historically inaccurate.
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Visiting the Scottish Highlands - Culloden and Clava Cairns - with Haggis Adventures in Scotland
On our first day of touring with Haggis Adventures we explored the Scottish Highlands including stops at the visitor center of the Battle of Culloden Moor and the mysterious Clava Cairn.
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Battlefield of Culloden Moor
Standing on Culloden Moor I saw nothing but blue skies, white clouds and grassy fields dotted with several trees. Upon first examination this seemed as quiet, remote and peaceful of a place you could ever visit; however, the truth is that Culloden Moor was the tragic battlefield grounds and final confrontation of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
Dave, our gregarious guide from Haggis Adventures, clad in a kilt and wielding historical artifacts associated with the conflict (various weapons and flags) informed us of the significance of this now memorial site: No jokes, no humor at all. This is a massive war grave where my ancestors and other people's ancestors died needlessly. Just who the utmost respect guys.
Not far from our initial starting point stood a 6.1 meter memorial cairn with the following inscribed:
THE BATTLE
OF CULLODEN
WAS FOUGHT ON THIS MOOR
16TH APRIL 1746
THE GRAVES OF THE
GALLANT HIGHLANDERS
WHO FOUGHT FOR
SCOTLAND & PRINCE CHARLIE,
ARE MARKED BY THE NAMES
OF THEIR CLAN
Dave continued explaining the significance of Culloden to the Scots and especially the Jacobite highlanders: People come now to sing songs, tell stories and to remember on the 16th of April. A blind piper plays. He plays songs on the bagpipes for 45 minutes, which is the length that the battle lasted for. It tugs on your heartstrings.
The Battle of Culloden, which took place on April 16, 1746 near Iverness in the Scottish Highlands, was the final confrontation of the 1945 Jacobite Rising. Jacobite forces under Bonnie Prince Charlie fought passionately against loyalist soldiers under the leadership of William Augustus - better know as the Duke of Cumberland. This bloody and ultimately quick conflict lasted less than an hour in which an estimated 1,500 to 2000 Jacobites were killed/wounded as opposed to significantly less casualties from the redcoats. The aftermath of the battle was a time of oppression for Jacobites who were brutally marginalized earning the Duke of Cumberland the title of 'Butcher.' Policing and civil penalties were implemented with the intention of weakening the Scottish clan system and Gaelic culture.
Most tragic is the grave post of the 'Mixed Clans' - members who were so brutally disfigured in the battle that their remains were unidentifiable. Their family name and clan ties forever wiped out from history.
However, the spirit, passion, courage and morale of the Jacobite Highland forces remains in tales told today: Lord George Murray was a Jacobite General. He led a charge into the front-line of the British government army. Snapped his sword in two, lost his horse and came back out of the front line; he got another sword, got another horse and led a second charge in.
This battlefield is protected by Historic Scotland where a visitor center has been functional since December, 2007. On the anniversary of the battle people come to pay their respects.
Dave, accurately summed up the realities of war and conflict: One thing that is guaranteed in war is death. Death and destruction.
As someone with a certain amount of Scottish ancestry, I couldn't help put wonder how many of my relatives may have lost their lives on this very moor. Standing quietly on the field, I stopped to pay my respect with a minute of silence.
Balnuaran of Clava (Clava Cairn)
Overall, our first day visiting the highlands was an eye opening experience not only because of the stunning Highlands scenery but moreover because of the historical significance of the areas we visited:
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What an amazing venture this was!
From Dancing, Marriages, Beach BBQ's, Castles, Forts, Battle Grounds, Loch's, Pubs, Whisky Distilleries, Waterfalls, Roadies, Saucy Mary's, Loch Ness Monster Hunting, Beer Pong, Planting Trees and Cathedrals!
I had a few weeks to kill in between London events and Madrid Events, so i thought why not jump over to Dublin first and then onto Scotland. So here i am typing this out before i go for one last tour/pub crawl with the crew from the tour.
As for what to do, i would simply jump on a tour with Haggis Adventures and let them take you around, if you really want to see the whole of Scotland, it will be tricky by train and public transport. Haggis was great and was great value for money. There is a few extra tips I would give you but basically everything in this video is what you will do on tour.
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Scottish Foods - 3 Dishes To Try In Edinburgh, Scotland (Americans Try Scottish Food)
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Scottish Food and Edinburgh city tour in Scotland
Join us for a Scottish food and Edinburgh city tour on foot with our buddy Rob of Stop Having a Boring Life ( as we eat our way around town with Eat walk Edinburgh. Some of the top highlights included eating Haggis, sampling Scottish fudge and Scottish tablet, whisky tastings and Scandinavian Scottish fusion food before washing it all down with a porter beer on the Royal Mile.
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There is buddy Rob again. Good morning. So it is our second day in Edinburgh and we are starting things off with more food.
Because if there is one thing we're good at it is eating. But we're doing a little bit of walking to get there so it is the perfect compliment this morning. We can't wait to get started.
So Rob what is the tour about today? The tour is basically about cruising through Edinburgh, seeing some nice sights and trying some classic foods. Alright, let's do that. Maybe there is Haggis on the menu.
Haggis!
The first stop the Itchycoo. Let's go in.
Okay, so the first stop of the tour is at the Itchy Coo and we are going to be having some Haggis for breakfast. Are you ready Sam? And starting off with a Virgin Mary. Decided not to make it bloody because it is like ten AM. A bit early to drink. Oh, that is very good. Okay, now let's try the Haggis down here. And it is on looks like it is on a little cracker which is really cool.
So we had Haggis at the first stop and you boys actually ate all of it.
So they gave us little earpieces so we can hear our guide through the traffic and even if we trail behind a little bit. But I feel like we're channeling some serious FBI vibes down the Royal Mile.
So we've made it to our second stop today. Cranachan & Crowdie. Let's try some of these goodies. Yes, so we're starting off with some venison here. With some Ooft! sauce.
Okay, so I'm going for the orkney smoked cheddar. We're going to dip it in chocolate and this chocolate has whisky so. Oh my. I don't think I've ever had chocolate with whisky before.
So that was Cranachan and Crowdie and they have food, drink and gifts from over three hundred suppliers in Scotland. So if you want to get an authentic gift for a friend or family this is a really cool place.
Right now we are heading inside the Fudge House for a little something sweet. Let's do this. And fudge is one of my favorite foods. Also we're going to learn about tablet I think. How much do you like fudge?
So being the fudge fanatic that I am I am very excited to try this. This if you look down here. This is the Scottish Highland cream. So this is one of the most traditional ones you can try. I'll just pop that in my mouth here.
So as part of the tour we get to choose one bar to take with us and eat along the way. And they have over twenty varieties of fudge here so we're struggling.
So we've been having sweet and savory foods. Now it is time to enjoy some drinks.
So this is your little souvenir. Proud of my little souvenir from Campbeltown Loch Scotch Whisky.
And if we haven't been feasting enough it is time for lunch. We're having Scandinavian Scottish fusion Smorgasbord. Alright, this is Hemma. Are you ready for Scandinavian Scottish. I'm ready.
So how was that meal? The meal was fantastic. My favorite things were actually the herring and beetroot salad and that is saying a lot because there were two other salmon dishes that I really liked.
Now the only problem is we thought that was the last stop so we ate a lot and now we're stuffed and apparently there is still beer and cheese ahead.
And you're trying the Ghost Town and this is from the northwest. So it is a porter and let's give it a shot. And apparently it has a bit of a chili infusion so. Let's see if you can taste that.
I do taste a slight bit of that. It is a porter so it is kind of like a Guinness.
So that is wrap from the Edinburgh eat and walk tour. If you're a foodie and you ever find yourself in the city we highly recommend it. Absolutely.
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Eating Haggis, Neeps and Tatties for lunch in Edinburgh, Scotland
On a Scottish food mission for lunch we headed over to Whiski Rooms to sample Haggis, neeps and tatties along with vegetarian haggis and haggis spring rolls. Our good pal Rob from SHABL ( joined us as well to sample some Scottish traditional cuisine.
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Eating Haggis, Neeps and Tatties for lunch in Edinburgh, Scotland travel food video transcript:
Alright boys what is the plan for today? The plan for today is we're going in for Haggis. And we're going to revisit one of my favorite spots that we went in Edinburgh about three years ago. It is called the Whiski Rooms. Are you excited Rob? I am. And I've never actually eaten here but I am a fan of Haggis. Yeah, and Audrey is sitting this one out because she doesn't like Haggis but I think the two of us are going to love it. Yeah, plus we need a cameraman so that is my job for the day. You're the camerawoman for today.
Okay, so let's pretend it someones first time in Scotland and they've never heard of Haggis. What is in it? Yeah. So the name of the game of Haggis basically it is sheep's pluck it contains heart, liver and lungs and it is cooked inside the sheep's stomach and also it has oatmeal, spices and onions so it has got a lot of things going on. It is a very savory dish.
Okay, so what is on the menu for today's lunch? So on the menu for today's lunch is all about the Haggis. We've ordered three different kinds. We're starting off with Haggis spring rolls and then we're getting normal Haggis with neeps and tatties and then we're getting a vegetarian form of Haggis. So we're really covering all the bases and we can't wait to try them all.
So as you can imagine we are at a restaurant called the Whiski Rooms and this place does deliver on the whisky. We're personally not going to have any today but if you do come here you have over 300 to choose from.
So we're starting off with the Haggis spring rolls and man these look good. You can tell they're pipping hot and you can tell they're crispy. So just going to go in and go for a bite.
And then you have this wonderful blend of Haggis in the inside and like they are not skimping out. Like some spring rolls are really small and you're just getting a little bite. Look at how thick that is in there.
Now it is time for the main event. The haggis. I've just got it on a knife like this to demonstrate its consistency. It is kind of like porridge and it is almost like a pate. It is really really rich.
By no means is this a diet friendly meal but it does taste good and it is definitely comfort food for a chilly day. Let's try it.
That's good. And the best way I can describe it is like eating meat porridge.
So I wasn't really planning on being in the video today because I did not want to eat Haggis; however, when we got here we saw that they had vegetarian option on the menu so that is the one I ordered. And as you can see it looks really really similar to the real Haggis. And apparently this one is made with barley, carrots and different vegetables to kind of give it that texture.
How is it?
It is good. It doesn't taste like Haggis so I'm a happy girl.
So neeps and tatties, if you've never tried them before, are basically Scottish for turnips and potatoes. And they're kind of like in a mashed type of consistency. So they're nice and soft. So I'm just going to grab a little bit of both because man they're good. And this is all part of what makes it such a hearty meal is that you're getting a lot of carbs.
Alright, it is time for price point and basically if your'e going to try haggis in Scotland like at this restaurant for example we paid twelve pounds and I think that is a pretty standard price. Um, it is the kind of food that you're going to want to eat on a cold day it is very hearty. It is very filling. And it is one of the most traditional Scottish foods you can try so I highly recommend it. Basically if you're anywhere in Scotland try the Haggis, neeps and tatties. What did you think Rob?
I thought it was good. If your'e going to come all the way to Scotland just try the Haggis. You'll be glad you did.
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Eating Haggis, Neeps and Tatties for the first time in Edinburgh, Scotland
Seeking comfort food on our first day in Edinburgh, Scotland we headed over to Whiski Rooms to try eating Haggis, tatties, and neeps while drinking Hot Toddy for the first time in our lives. After randomly wandering around - for hours on end - during our first morning in Edinburgh we started to crave comfort food to help keep us warm and satiated. Considering this would be our first meal in Scotland we figured we'd dive right in and try the National dish: Haggis.
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Haggis, for those unacquainted, is a savory pudding consisting primarily of sheep's pluck (lungs, heart and liver), oatmeal, minced onion, spices and stock. More often than not it's now encased using a method similar to stuffing a sausage; however, in the past it was stuffed inside the actual animal's stomach.
As the national dish of Scotland, Haggis is typically paired with neeps and tatties (turnips and potato) and is often served with dram (Scotch whisky).
Before taking my first bite, I had serious reservations about whether or not I was going to like this.
Many foods I try overseas are immediate hits with my taste buds; however, there are plenty of foods that are acquired tastes and some simply never make the cut.
First up was a portion of Haggis spring rolls. Spring rolls are side dish we typically devour while traveling around SE Asia in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. We figured it would be a 'safe' way to try Haggis for the first time.
Audrey's first bite was revealing: MMMMMmmmm. Haggis is good people!
My initial thoughts reflected her sentiments: I think I've found myself my new favorite spring roll.
We both breathed a collective sigh of relief realizing that when our main course of Haggis, tatties and neeps arrived at our table, chances are we were going to love it.
The generous portion of Haggis, neeps and tatties came with a copious side of gravy, which we poured all over the dish.
It was love at first bite. Somehow, eating organs (which is something we tend to avoid) when prepared with the right combination of spices, seasonings and other ingredients is delectable.
Audrey, not normally a fan of alcoholic beverages, was initially impressed: It goes down nice. It's not too strong. It really warms you up. It's very aromatic with the cloves and lemon.
Overall, the meal was fantastic. We're both looking forward to sampling more Haggis during our time in Scotland. How about you? Have you tried Haggis before? Is it something you'd eat? Please let us know in the comments section:
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It's our first meal in Scotland, so we've decided to go with something very typical. We're going to be eating the National dish, which is Haggis. So let's go into Whisky Room.
So today's meal is all about Haggis. We are starting with Haggis spring rolls. So let's see what those are like. We've had a lot of spring rolls lately in Thailand, Vietnam and other places in SE Asia. Mmmmmm. Never Haggis. And it's also the first time trying haggis. Oh, so hot! Is it hot? Mmmmmm. I'm pleasantly surprised. Oh, yeah. Haggis is good people!
Those are hot. Mmmmmm. Wow, so many flavors. It's delicious. I think I've found myself my new favorite spring roll. Haggis spring rolls.
And it's a cold day today so I'm trying something else very Scottish here. It's a nice warm drink. It's called a Hot Toddy. It's got hot water, whisky, lemon and honey. And that sounds good to me. Take a sip. Oh yeah. It goes down nice.
Okay, First sip of the Hot Toddy. I'm not I've ever even tried this whiskey. So let's how it is in a hot drink.
Ooooh. It's nice. It really warms you up but it's not a strong and overpowering as I thought it would be. This is nice. And it's also very aromatic because they've put some cloves along with the lemon.
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TRYING HAGGIS for the first time in Edinburgh, Scotland | The Girl with Beer
I had less than 24 hours in Edinburgh before heading off to Aberdeen for a few days so I had to explore as much as I could! I started the trip at the Arcade Haggis & Whisky House to try haggis for the first time.
Haggis, for those who are unfamiliar, is a savory pudding consisting primarily of sheep's lungs, heart, and liver, oatmeal, minced onion, spices, and stock boiled in a bag, traditionally one made from the animal's stomach. Haggis is typically paired with neeps and tatties (turnips and potato) and is often served with whisky. Instead, I paired it with Haggis Hunter's Ale by Harviestoun Brewery.
We had dinner at the Queen's Arm where I had the Queen's Arm Pie with mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies. After dinner, we headed over to Panda & Son's a speakeasy cocktail bar that was recommended by many.
The next day we checked out The Elephant House, aka the birthplace of Harry Potter. Honestly, even if you're not a fan this place is worth checking out. We went right as it opened so there wasn't a big crowd but the view and the atmosphere of the cafe are incredible. I only had a cup of coffee because I don't typically eat breakfast but the other women who I was with really enjoyed their meals.
Before leaving Edinburgh, we had to stop by the Greyfriars Bobby statue. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself on 14 January 1872. People rub his nose for good luck, which is the reason why it's the only polished part of the statue.
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Touring the Isle Of Skye visiting Eilean Donan castle in the Scottish Highlands w/ Haggis Adventures
On day two of our Haggis Adventures tour we traveled around the Isle of Skye visiting some scenic landscape attractions -including Eilean Donan castle - amidst wet, rainy and windy weather. Standing drenched from head to toe I felt rain drops pelting my face horizontally as the gusts of wind nearly swept me off of my feet. With camera in hand, I raced towards the Haggis Adventures bus with Audrey struggling just in front of me.
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Unlike day one of the tour, we experienced a 'proper' Scottish winter day on our second day of touring the Isle of Skye. Our guide Dave apologetically explained that the weather in the summer is much nicer on the island; however, I quite liked experiencing the severe weather as it reminded me of back home on Vancouver Island where it would sometimes rain for days/weeks on end.
The highlight of day two was visiting Eilean Donan castle. Even though my lens was fogged up from the weather, I instead enjoyed just standing beside the castle and enjoying the panoramic scenic views it offered - dramatic weather conditions and all.
Our lunch break, which is often spent wandering around when we're on tour, instead was a welcome opportunity for us to sit down, dry off and sample some traditional Scottish pub fare (including fish and chips, a whisky meat pie and tea for two).
Sometimes life hands you lemons (or in this case severe weather) which are worth squeezing. Instead of wishing for another sunny day, I felt as though we were lucky to go toe to toe against Mother Nature. Pristine conditions rarely lead to great photos, great stories, or great videos. Furthermore, I felt we had been cheated slightly with the nice weather; after-all, this is winter in Scotland ;)
After the rising you had 1719. Spain and England are shall we say had an alliance with one another and voided that alliance, so Spain decided to play the Jacobite card. They spent 300 of their crack Spanish mountain troops to help the highlanders. Thank you very much Spain! Woo!
They went down to the Eilean Donan castle which is where I'll be taking you shortly. Unfortunately, for the Scots and the Spanish we were defeated, so it was another failure and arising. Thanks for trying to help us guys. Hahaha.
So it's quite crazy to think guys that there were was actually Spanish soldiers fighting here. That's why we've said about Jacobitism being part of Scotland. As I said, Bonnie Prince Charlie was offered to become King of America, so an International dimension as well.
What a beautiful place for a battle guys. What a beautiful place for a battle.
So today is day two of our tour of the Scottish Highlands. The blue skies are gone and it is rainy, cold and the weather is just very Scottish and dramatic. So our first stop of the day is Eilean Donan castle and that's just right behind us.
Brrrr. When I'm cold you know it's really cold. Oh yeah! Bone chilling,wet and damp right now.
Aside from just the impressive Castle there is also wonderful views here.
SO we've just been warming up in a pub right now. It is really cold, damp, wet and windy outside, so we've got tea for two and we've ordered some traditional pub fare.
I actually quite like the damp and the rain because it reminds me so much of home where I grew up on Vancouver Island.
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It is super windy. Our guide Dave said this is the windiest he's ever seen it here. I bet you can barely hear me right now.
This is part of our Travel in Scotland series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Scottish culture, Scottish arts, Scottish foods, Scottish religion and Scottish people.
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All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).