In TRAVELER’s July/August issue, writer Gary Cartwright tours distilleries in search of the ultimate Scotch whisky. Here, we offer the best links for information on traveling to Scotland.
Basics
Entering Scotland
United States Department of State—Bureau of Consular Affairs
Foreign entry requirements for Scotland, including passport information
Getting There
Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
Plane, train, and automobile information to get you to the Scottish central Highlands
Making Telephone Calls
Country Calling Codes
How to dial to the United Kingdom from the U.S.
Determining Time Difference
Time and Date.com
Current time and date in Aberdeen, Scotland, just east of the Highlands
Checking Weather Forecasts
CNN.com
Satellite images, plus a five-day forecast for Inverness
Essentials
Where to Eat
Scottish Tourist Board
How to search for restaurants, pubs, and cafes—plus, information on amenities
Where to Stay
All Travel Scotland
Information on dozens of accommodations throughout the Scottish Highlands
Scottish Tourist Board
How to search for accommodations in the Grampian Highlands—plus, a map of the area
Things To Do
Attractions
AboutBritain.com
Information on a historic castle in the Highlands—plus, details on nearby attractions
Whiskyweb.com
A brief introduction to the Dalwhinnie Distillery
Ballindalloch Castle
Information on a Scottish castle inhabited by the Macpherson-Grants since 1546
Cultural Events
Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
Current and upcoming events in the Inverness/Loch Ness area
References
Map Links
All Travel Scotland
A general map of Scotland and its major cities
The Scotch Whisky Association
An illustrated map of Speyside distilleries
Media
Books
Fodor’s
An introduction to the Scottish central Highlands, including Inverness and Loch Ness
For More Information
Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board
A searchable database of each subregion of the Highlands for accommodations, activities, and dining options—plus, maps and general travel information
The Scotch Whisky Association
A guide to distilleries in Scotland, including their products and locations
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