The rugged coastlines along the Whisky Coast trail are dramatic, mysterious and magical - and this event will showcase the very fabric of that coastline.   Spirit of the West is a weekend long celebration of the culture and heritage that dominates the West Coast of Scotland, with whisky being the major theme for this event.  As the event will be held at Inveraray Castle, Spirit of the West will also focus on the themes of Scottish ancestry and heritage, featuring battle re-enactments, storytelling and educational information points.  

A superb range of Scottish produce including Highland Beef, Lamb, Venison and world famous West Coast Seafood will be available in abundance. Local food and craft producers including suppliers of cheese, chocolates, beer and biscuits as well as perfumes, candles and soaps – all made on the West Coast will be there! There will be cookery demonstrations with the opportunity to sample superb cuisine, presented by some of the top chefs from the first class hotels and restaurants affiliated to The Whisky Coast.  

Visitors can enjoy a round of mini golf; take their seats for our fabulous catwalk shows – a fashion showcase of all the west coast clan tartans; chill out with a dram whilst listening to one of the many traditional Scottish music jamming sessions and learn about their ancestors and how to trace their family tree.   There will be dance and dram(a) too! Take a theatrical walk with the walking theatre company and learn more about The Whisky Way!  

At the heart of the event, will of course, be the Whisky Coast distilleries. The whisky marquee will present demonstrations, nosings, tastings and master classes and will be one of the headline attractions – an absolute must for whisky connoisseurs and novice drinkers alike.  

The Whisky Coast represents 16 whisky distilleries and 20 play, stay, enjoy members, working together to promote this unique region of Scotland as an unforgettable holiday destination.  

Spirit of the West takes place between Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2009 (11am – 6pm each day), with a ceilidh on Saturday 16th between 7pm and midnight. 

Further details at www.whiskycoast.co.uk

Courtesy of Homecoming Scotland 2009

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