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🎄 COMPETITION TIME 🎄 Collectively, The Roya

🎄 COMPETITION TIME 🎄

Collectively, The Royal Mile’s attractions have decked the halls and come together this festive season with coordinated opening throughout December weekends on the lead up to Christmas, to spread some festive cheer and give locals a well deserved magical day out😍💫

To celebrate we’ve all come together to give one lucky winner this FANTASTIC bundle of prizes worth over £400 -

🎁 Family ticket for Edinburgh Castle
🎁 2 adult tickets for us here The Scotch Whisky Experience
🎁 2 adult tickets for Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
🎁 Family ticket for The Real Mary King's Close
🎁 2 adult tickets and a souvenir guidebook for Mercat Tours
🎁 Annual pass for the National Museums Scotland
🎁 City Art Centre goodie bag and a voucher for Mimi's Christmas Traybake box
🎁 2 adult tickets for Edinburgh Dungeon
🎁 Family ticket for Dynamic Earth
🎁 Family ticket for Palace of Holyroodhouse

To enter our competition all you have to do is snap a photo capturing your #MagicMileMoments of you up in the Old Town enjoying yourself; include the hashtag #MagicMileMoments and tagging one, or more of the attractions in your post and you’ll automatically be entered into our competition to win📸😍 We are looking for a photo that really captures the spirit of the magic and joy of this very special part of town. Wander up the cobbles, explore the closes, snuggle up with loved ones under the glow of twinkling lights - there is not a more beautiful place to explore this festive season🎄❄️

Terms and conditions
This competition will run on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram – remember to use the #MagicMileMoments hashtag and tag one, or more of the attractions to enter!
If you are the lucky winner, any terms and conditions associated with the individual attractions will be enclosed with your tickets. The competition closes on Wednesday 16th December at 12 noon and the winner will be contacted shortly after. This competition is in no way affiliated to Instagram

#shopherethisyear #competition #win #edinburgh #oldtown #royalmile #theroyalmile #history #culture #christmas #christmascompetition #festive #december #walk #whisky #scotchwhisky #foreveredinburgh

✨Competition time! ✨ We’re so excited to ha

Happy 1st of December!😍🎄 . We're re-opening

Happy 1st of December!😍🎄
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We're re-opening this week to bring you a few days of festive cheer!😁🥃 We will be opening on the following days:
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🥃 Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th
🥃 Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th
🥃 Friday 18th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th
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Our Silver & Gold Tours will be running from 11am - 5pm daily, and our on-site shop will be open within these hour as well for you all your Christmas shopping needs!
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@amber_restaurant_edin will also be open with their festive menu! Bringing you all the incredible Xmas food!
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #whiskyshop #whiskygifts #gifts #christmas

We’re passing on some kindness to our fellow tou

We’re passing on some kindness to our fellow tourist attractions in #Edinburgh and throughout #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Like in the production of Scotch whisky, it takes a lot of patient people, working together, to bring joy 🥃 We’re getting there, we just have to stick together!🙌🏼
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We’re loving this #OneMillionWordsOfKindness campaign by @scotgov & ASVA - pass on the love!❤️
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What a gorgeous postcard by the very talented Emily Hogarth!
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #standrewsday #standrews #kindness

We're so excited to be doing our '10 Days of Stock

We're so excited to be doing our '10 Days of Stocking Fillers' to help you find gifts for your loved ones this festive period!🥃🎄 Keep an eye out on our stories over the next 10 days for some beautiful gifts - and we'll be featuring a few here on our grid!
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First up we have these insanely cute @angelsshareglass Glass Whisky Baubles - how beautiful are these?😍 This hand blown glass bauble is filled with Speyside single malt Scotch whisky and can hang temptingly on the tree or pop the cork and enjoy a festive dram🥃 The best thing is the bauble can be refilled with a whisky of your choice, again and again - the gift that keeps on giving you Christmas cheer🎅🎁
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You can grab your very own whisky baubles from our Online Whisky Gift Shop (link in bio)🛍️
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #whiskyshop #whiskygifts #gifts #christmas

We're so excited to announce our virtual tastings!

We're so excited to announce our virtual tastings!🎉 We've got a range of different tasting coming up over the next few months, which we'll keep you updated about!🥃
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Our virtual tastings will be taking place over Zoom, and prior to the event we will be sending you out your very own tasting pack, full of not just whisky but lots of other wee treats too😍 (UK shipping only)
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To find our more about the times and dates head to our Online Shop (link in bio)🙌
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #scottishwhisky #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #whiskycollection #scotchwhiskyexperience #foreveredinburgh #slaintemhath #virtualtastings #onlinetastings #tastings #festive #foodandwhisky #whiskypairing

Following on from last week's update, we've come t

It's all change in the world at the moment, and we

It's all change in the world at the moment, and we're making a few wee changes here at The Scotch Whisky Experience!🥃 We're focussing on giving our lovely locals something exciting to do on a chilly November day😁
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🥃 Silver & Gold tours will run on Saturdays at 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm 🥃
🍽️ Platinum tours plus our Taste of Scotland menu will be available at 12.30pm on Saturdays 🍽️
☕ Amber Restaurant and Coffee Shop will be open for lunches and takeaway hot drinks daily from 11am-6pm ☕
🛍️ Our onsite Scotch whisky and Scottish gift shop will be open daily from 11am-6pm for all your festive shopping needs 🛍️
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We will also have a dedicated 'Christmas Shop' in our Amber Restaurant, where you will find perfect stocking fillers and Secret Santa gifts for this festive season!🎅🎄 Alternatively if you prefer to shop from the comfort of your sofa, head to our new online whisky gift shop! (link in bio)
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So if you're looking for something local to do on a Saturday, stroll on up the cobbles of the Royal Mile and give us a wee visit!
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #scottishwhisky #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgh #edimburgo #ecosse #escocia #leapday #foreveredinburgh #whiskycollection #scotchwhiskyexperience #foodanddrinkscotland #slaintemhath

🔥 FLASH GIVEAWAY 🔥 . With Bonfire Night now

🔥 FLASH GIVEAWAY 🔥
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With Bonfire Night now upon us, we wanted to celebrate by giving one lucky person the chance to win one of our Campfire Gift Sets for an evening under the stars⭐️😍
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No camping trip is complete without a dram at the campfire as the sun goes down and the stars come out! Forget the plastic cups, these cute copper cups are the perfect addition to your camping kit. Lighten the load, by decanting your favourite Scotch into our round hipflask. Toast our specially selected marshmallows on the fire as you sip your dram and get ready for the next day’s trip by browsing “Discovering Distilleries of Scotland”🥃
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To enter, simply;
1. Make sure you’re FOLLOWING us on Instagram @scotchwhiskyexp 🥃
2. Give this post a wee LIKE ❤️
3. And finally TAG a friend you’d like to share this beautiful set with on Bonfire Night! (the more friends you tag, the more entries) ✨
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This fantastic #giveaway closes tomorrow (Mon 2nd November 2020) at 2pm GMT and a winner will be contacted through DM shortly after! Entries must be 18 or over. Winners must live in the UK. Contest is not affiliated with Instagram.
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreedinburgh #scotland #scotlandisnow #travel #foodanddrinkscotland #win #winner #prize #autumn #autumngiveaway #autumncompetition #camping #giftset #competition #prizedraw

If you're on the cobbles this weekend, pop in past

If you're on the cobbles this weekend, pop in past and give us a wee visit!😍 We're still running hourly tours and our shop if open and packed with fantastic gifts for all the family!🎁 Whether it's Scotch flavoured soap and shortbread for your grandparents, a cuddly toy for your children, or of course some whisky for the Scotch lover in your life - we've got you sorted this festive period! So why not shop and support local this Christmas🛍️
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And remember if you prefer to shop from the comfort of your sofa, head to our online shop (there's free delivery right now!) the link is in our bio!
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #whiskyshop #whiskygifts #gifts

Have you had a look at our online whisky gifts sho

Have you had a look at our online whisky gifts shop yet?🥃 The perfect place to grab those Scottish and whisky related gifts - maybe even a stocking filler or two?🎄🎅🎁 How cute are these Scottish oak wooden coasters and serving tray by Scottish Made!😍
Head to the link in our bio to check it our for yourself!
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreedinburgh #scotland #scotlandisnow #travel #foodanddrinkscotland #collection #foreveredinburgh #christmasshopping #onlineshop #autumn #wood #christmas #shopping

Give us a little 🙋 in the comments below if you

Give us a little 🙋 in the comments below if you've seen this majestic beauty in real life!😍 The incredible @diageo Claive Vidiz World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky is located in the heart of our building! There are 3,384 bottle of unopened Scotch whisky and you can see it with your own eyes if you take one of our whisky tours!👀
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #scottishwhisky #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgh #edimburgo #ecosse #escocia #leapday #foreveredinburgh #whiskycollection #scotchwhiskyexperience #foodanddrinkscotland #slaintemhath

Little and Large😂😍 How cute is our 'wee' @th

Plum Old Fashioned😍🍸 The perfect Autumn cock

Plum Old Fashioned😍🍸 The perfect Autumn cocktail!
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🥃 2 tsp sugar syrup
🥃 2 dashes plum bitters splash of water
🥃 2 shots citrussy Lowland Scotch whisky
🥃 soda water (optional)
🥃 Orange peel
🥃 Lemon peel (to garnish)
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Take the orange peel (about the size of your thumb), give it a wee squeeze with your fingers before rubbing it around the insides of a whisky tumbler, then place it into the glass.
Add the sugar syrup and bitters, along with a few ice cubes. Add half one shot of the Lowland Scotch and stir for about ten seconds.
Add a bit more ice and the remaining shot of Scotch and give it another wee stir for 10-15 seconds.
To serve, garnish with lemon peel.
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Search our Whisky cocktail essentials on our online shop (link in bio) for cocktail shakers, measures and stirrers! Remember to tag us with your cocktail!🥃
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #scotlandisnow #travel #edimburgh #edimburgo #whiskycollection #foodanddrinkscotland

We are loving seeing you enjoy our brand new Whisk

🎇 KIDS GO FREE (under 18s) 🎇 . Looking for s

🎇 KIDS GO FREE (under 18s) 🎇
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Looking for something to do as a family this October break? Join our fun, interactive tour to help you learn about Scotland's greatest drink!🥃 The kids will receive a wee Irn Bru (Scotland's other greatest drink) while the adults will get Scotch miniature to take home and enjoy!😍
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From today until next Sunday, 25th October we're offering a fantastic 'Kids Go Free' discount, *when accompanied by a paying adult - so why not have a bit of family fun this October holidays at The Scotch Whisky Experience!🎉
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreedinburgh #scotland #scotlandisnow #travel #foodanddrinkscotland #collection #whiskycollection #tourism #scottishtourism #foreveredinburgh #kidsgofree #discount #octoberholidays #holidays

This Halloween, we are honouring Edinburgh’s wel

This Halloween, we are honouring Edinburgh’s well-sought-after spirits – may they be otherworldly our ‘our-worldly’👻 From 27th October to 1st November, we are partnering with @marykingsclose for A Spirited Evening🎃
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What is included in A Spirited Evening?
🍽️ 3-course special Halloween tasting menu at our Amber Restaurant.
🥃 An accompanying dram of whisky or liqueur after your meal
👻 1h lantern-led tour of The Real Mary King’s Close with a character tour guide
🧙 A very special encounter with the witch pricker during the tour
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Find out more about this spooky evening on our website and BOOK NOW via the link in our bio!
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #whiskycollection #foodanddrinkscotland #foodmatching #whiskyandfood #amberrestaurant #halloween #spooky #aspiritedevening #spirits #marykingsclose #foreveredinburgh

We are open!🎉 We have had confirmation that we

We are open!🎉 We have had confirmation that we are able to remain open throughout the period of October restrictions. Our tours and whisky shop are all open 11:00 to 18:00, every day, with tours every hour🥃 Check out the link in our bio!
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Wander up the cobbles of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and you’ll find us and all our fellow tours and attractions still going strong. If there was ever a time to come and visit this is it. Edinburgh’s Old Town has a gentle buzz!🙌 There's no crowds, and plenty of independent shops, boutiques, brilliant coffee shops, world class attractions and walking tours. Attractions are all “Good to Go” accredited and operating exceptionally safely, managing your visit and keeping it fun with a smile behind our masks!😁
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So visit local over the next two weeks and enjoy what Edinburgh has to offer!
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreedinburgh #scotland #scotlandisnow #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #escocia #skottland #foodanddrinkscotland #collection #whiskycollection #reopen #tourism #scottishtourism #foreveredinburgh

With this chill in the air, we definitely recommen

With this chill in the air, we definitely recommend that you warm up with a wee dram!🥃 Did you know that on our Gold Tour you get the chance to try 4 single malt whiskies, along with gaining one-year membership of our Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society! Head to our website (link in bio) or ask at our Box Office to find out more!
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Huge thank you to @charlottew6687 for this fantastic photo from our experience - Slàinte Mhath!🥃 Remember to feature on our feed tag us at #scotchwhiskyexperience
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Whisky tasting plus Scottish tapas 🤤 ( #📷 @charlottew6687 )
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#thescotchwhiskyexperience #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #lowlandwhisky #highlandwhisky #speysidewhisky #islaywhisky

🥃 Scotch Whisky Shop 🥃 Have you visited our

🥃 Scotch Whisky Shop 🥃 Have you visited our shop yet? We sell LOTS of fantastic whisky products; from regional bottles to unique bottlings, chocolates to quaichs, soaps to cuddly toys, we've got the perfect whisky gifts for everyone! We also have our new cocktail section on our mezzanine level, ideal for a cosy Friday night in🍸
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You can find the shop in our beautiful building on Castlehill, we're open daily!🥃
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #whiskyshop

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🎄 COMPETITION TIME 🎄 Collectively, The Roya

🎄 COMPETITION TIME 🎄

Collectively, The Royal Mile’s attractions have decked the halls and come together this festive season with coordinated opening throughout December weekends on the lead up to Christmas, to spread some festive cheer and give locals a well deserved magical day out😍💫

To celebrate we’ve all come together to give one lucky winner this FANTASTIC bundle of prizes worth over £400 -

🎁 Family ticket for Edinburgh Castle
🎁 2 adult tickets for us here The Scotch Whisky Experience
🎁 2 adult tickets for Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
🎁 Family ticket for The Real Mary King's Close
🎁 2 adult tickets and a souvenir guidebook for Mercat Tours
🎁 Annual pass for the National Museums Scotland
🎁 City Art Centre goodie bag and a voucher for Mimi's Christmas Traybake box
🎁 2 adult tickets for Edinburgh Dungeon
🎁 Family ticket for Dynamic Earth
🎁 Family ticket for Palace of Holyroodhouse

To enter our competition all you have to do is snap a photo capturing your #MagicMileMoments of you up in the Old Town enjoying yourself; include the hashtag #MagicMileMoments and tagging one, or more of the attractions in your post and you’ll automatically be entered into our competition to win📸😍 We are looking for a photo that really captures the spirit of the magic and joy of this very special part of town. Wander up the cobbles, explore the closes, snuggle up with loved ones under the glow of twinkling lights - there is not a more beautiful place to explore this festive season🎄❄️

Terms and conditions
This competition will run on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram – remember to use the #MagicMileMoments hashtag and tag one, or more of the attractions to enter!
If you are the lucky winner, any terms and conditions associated with the individual attractions will be enclosed with your tickets. The competition closes on Wednesday 16th December at 12 noon and the winner will be contacted shortly after. This competition is in no way affiliated to Instagram

#shopherethisyear #competition #win #edinburgh #oldtown #royalmile #theroyalmile #history #culture #christmas #christmascompetition #festive #december #walk #whisky #scotchwhisky #foreveredinburgh

✨Competition time! ✨ We’re so excited to ha

Happy 1st of December!😍🎄 . We're re-opening

Happy 1st of December!😍🎄
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We're re-opening this week to bring you a few days of festive cheer!😁🥃 We will be opening on the following days:
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🥃 Friday 4th, Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th
🥃 Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th
🥃 Friday 18th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th
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Our Silver & Gold Tours will be running from 11am - 5pm daily, and our on-site shop will be open within these hour as well for you all your Christmas shopping needs!
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@amber_restaurant_edin will also be open with their festive menu! Bringing you all the incredible Xmas food!
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #whiskyshop #whiskygifts #gifts #christmas

We’re passing on some kindness to our fellow tou

We’re passing on some kindness to our fellow tourist attractions in #Edinburgh and throughout #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Like in the production of Scotch whisky, it takes a lot of patient people, working together, to bring joy 🥃 We’re getting there, we just have to stick together!🙌🏼
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We’re loving this #OneMillionWordsOfKindness campaign by @scotgov & ASVA - pass on the love!❤️
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What a gorgeous postcard by the very talented Emily Hogarth!
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #standrewsday #standrews #kindness

We're so excited to be doing our '10 Days of Stock

We're so excited to be doing our '10 Days of Stocking Fillers' to help you find gifts for your loved ones this festive period!🥃🎄 Keep an eye out on our stories over the next 10 days for some beautiful gifts - and we'll be featuring a few here on our grid!
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First up we have these insanely cute @angelsshareglass Glass Whisky Baubles - how beautiful are these?😍 This hand blown glass bauble is filled with Speyside single malt Scotch whisky and can hang temptingly on the tree or pop the cork and enjoy a festive dram🥃 The best thing is the bauble can be refilled with a whisky of your choice, again and again - the gift that keeps on giving you Christmas cheer🎅🎁
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You can grab your very own whisky baubles from our Online Whisky Gift Shop (link in bio)🛍️
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#scotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhiskyexperience #thescotchwhiskyexperience #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #citybreak #travel #edimburgo #ecosse #scotspirit #whiskycollection #whiskyshop #whiskygifts #gifts #christmas

We're so excited to announce our virtual tastings!

We're so excited to announce our virtual tastings!🎉 We've got a range of different tasting coming up over the next few months, which we'll keep you updated about!🥃
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Our virtual tastings will be taking place over Zoom, and prior to the event we will be sending you out your very own tasting pack, full of not just whisky but lots of other wee treats too😍 (UK shipping only)
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To find our more about the times and dates head to our Online Shop (link in bio)🙌
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#scotch #whisky #scotchwhisky #instawhisky #whiskylife #whiskylove #dram #instadram #scotchdrinker #whiskyflight #whiskytasting #scottishwhisky #Edinburgh #thisisedinburgh #IG_Edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #Scotland #scotlandisnow #whiskycollection #scotchwhiskyexperience #foreveredinburgh #slaintemhath #virtualtastings #onlinetastings #tastings #festive #foodandwhisky #whiskypairing

Following on from last week's update, we've come t

It's all change in the world at the moment, and we

It's all change in the world at the moment, and we're making a few wee changes here at The Scotch Whisky Experience!🥃 We're focussing on giving our lovely locals something exciting to do on a chilly November day😁
.
🥃 Silver & Gold tours will run on Saturdays at 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm 🥃
🍽️ Platinum tours plus our Taste of Scotland menu will be available at 12.30pm on Saturdays 🍽️
☕ Amber Restaurant and Coffee Shop will be open for lunches and takeaway hot drinks daily from 11am-6pm ☕
🛍️ Our onsite Scotch whisky and Scottish gift shop will be open daily from 11am-6pm for all your festive shopping needs 🛍️
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We will also have a dedicated 'Christmas Shop' in our Amber Restaurant, where you will find perfect stocking fillers and Secret Santa gifts for this festive season!🎅🎄 Alternatively if you prefer to shop from the comfort of your sofa, head to our new online whisky gift shop! (link in bio)
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So if you're looking for something local to do on a Saturday, stroll on up the cobbles of the Royal Mile and give us a wee visit!
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🔥 FLASH GIVEAWAY 🔥 . With Bonfire Night now

🔥 FLASH GIVEAWAY 🔥
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With Bonfire Night now upon us, we wanted to celebrate by giving one lucky person the chance to win one of our Campfire Gift Sets for an evening under the stars⭐️😍
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No camping trip is complete without a dram at the campfire as the sun goes down and the stars come out! Forget the plastic cups, these cute copper cups are the perfect addition to your camping kit. Lighten the load, by decanting your favourite Scotch into our round hipflask. Toast our specially selected marshmallows on the fire as you sip your dram and get ready for the next day’s trip by browsing “Discovering Distilleries of Scotland”🥃
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To enter, simply;
1. Make sure you’re FOLLOWING us on Instagram @scotchwhiskyexp 🥃
2. Give this post a wee LIKE ❤️
3. And finally TAG a friend you’d like to share this beautiful set with on Bonfire Night! (the more friends you tag, the more entries) ✨
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This fantastic #giveaway closes tomorrow (Mon 2nd November 2020) at 2pm GMT and a winner will be contacted through DM shortly after! Entries must be 18 or over. Winners must live in the UK. Contest is not affiliated with Instagram.
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If you're on the cobbles this weekend, pop in past

If you're on the cobbles this weekend, pop in past and give us a wee visit!😍 We're still running hourly tours and our shop if open and packed with fantastic gifts for all the family!🎁 Whether it's Scotch flavoured soap and shortbread for your grandparents, a cuddly toy for your children, or of course some whisky for the Scotch lover in your life - we've got you sorted this festive period! So why not shop and support local this Christmas🛍️
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And remember if you prefer to shop from the comfort of your sofa, head to our online shop (there's free delivery right now!) the link is in our bio!
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Have you had a look at our online whisky gifts sho

Have you had a look at our online whisky gifts shop yet?🥃 The perfect place to grab those Scottish and whisky related gifts - maybe even a stocking filler or two?🎄🎅🎁 How cute are these Scottish oak wooden coasters and serving tray by Scottish Made!😍
Head to the link in our bio to check it our for yourself!
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Give us a little 🙋 in the comments below if you

Give us a little 🙋 in the comments below if you've seen this majestic beauty in real life!😍 The incredible @diageo Claive Vidiz World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky is located in the heart of our building! There are 3,384 bottle of unopened Scotch whisky and you can see it with your own eyes if you take one of our whisky tours!👀
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Little and Large😂😍 How cute is our 'wee' @th

Plum Old Fashioned😍🍸 The perfect Autumn cock

Plum Old Fashioned😍🍸 The perfect Autumn cocktail!
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🥃 2 tsp sugar syrup
🥃 2 dashes plum bitters splash of water
🥃 2 shots citrussy Lowland Scotch whisky
🥃 soda water (optional)
🥃 Orange peel
🥃 Lemon peel (to garnish)
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Take the orange peel (about the size of your thumb), give it a wee squeeze with your fingers before rubbing it around the insides of a whisky tumbler, then place it into the glass.
Add the sugar syrup and bitters, along with a few ice cubes. Add half one shot of the Lowland Scotch and stir for about ten seconds.
Add a bit more ice and the remaining shot of Scotch and give it another wee stir for 10-15 seconds.
To serve, garnish with lemon peel.
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Search our Whisky cocktail essentials on our online shop (link in bio) for cocktail shakers, measures and stirrers! Remember to tag us with your cocktail!🥃
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We are loving seeing you enjoy our brand new Whisk

🎇 KIDS GO FREE (under 18s) 🎇 . Looking for s

🎇 KIDS GO FREE (under 18s) 🎇
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Looking for something to do as a family this October break? Join our fun, interactive tour to help you learn about Scotland's greatest drink!🥃 The kids will receive a wee Irn Bru (Scotland's other greatest drink) while the adults will get Scotch miniature to take home and enjoy!😍
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From today until next Sunday, 25th October we're offering a fantastic 'Kids Go Free' discount, *when accompanied by a paying adult - so why not have a bit of family fun this October holidays at The Scotch Whisky Experience!🎉
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This Halloween, we are honouring Edinburgh’s wel

This Halloween, we are honouring Edinburgh’s well-sought-after spirits – may they be otherworldly our ‘our-worldly’👻 From 27th October to 1st November, we are partnering with @marykingsclose for A Spirited Evening🎃
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What is included in A Spirited Evening?
🍽️ 3-course special Halloween tasting menu at our Amber Restaurant.
🥃 An accompanying dram of whisky or liqueur after your meal
👻 1h lantern-led tour of The Real Mary King’s Close with a character tour guide
🧙 A very special encounter with the witch pricker during the tour
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Find out more about this spooky evening on our website and BOOK NOW via the link in our bio!
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We are open!🎉 We have had confirmation that we

We are open!🎉 We have had confirmation that we are able to remain open throughout the period of October restrictions. Our tours and whisky shop are all open 11:00 to 18:00, every day, with tours every hour🥃 Check out the link in our bio!
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Wander up the cobbles of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and you’ll find us and all our fellow tours and attractions still going strong. If there was ever a time to come and visit this is it. Edinburgh’s Old Town has a gentle buzz!🙌 There's no crowds, and plenty of independent shops, boutiques, brilliant coffee shops, world class attractions and walking tours. Attractions are all “Good to Go” accredited and operating exceptionally safely, managing your visit and keeping it fun with a smile behind our masks!😁
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So visit local over the next two weeks and enjoy what Edinburgh has to offer!
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With this chill in the air, we definitely recommen

With this chill in the air, we definitely recommend that you warm up with a wee dram!🥃 Did you know that on our Gold Tour you get the chance to try 4 single malt whiskies, along with gaining one-year membership of our Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society! Head to our website (link in bio) or ask at our Box Office to find out more!
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Huge thank you to @charlottew6687 for this fantastic photo from our experience - Slàinte Mhath!🥃 Remember to feature on our feed tag us at #scotchwhiskyexperience
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Whisky tasting plus Scottish tapas 🤤 ( #📷 @charlottew6687 )
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🥃 Scotch Whisky Shop 🥃 Have you visited our

🥃 Scotch Whisky Shop 🥃 Have you visited our shop yet? We sell LOTS of fantastic whisky products; from regional bottles to unique bottlings, chocolates to quaichs, soaps to cuddly toys, we've got the perfect whisky gifts for everyone! We also have our new cocktail section on our mezzanine level, ideal for a cosy Friday night in🍸
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You can find the shop in our beautiful building on Castlehill, we're open daily!🥃
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