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Edinburgh & Scotland

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at The Scotch Whisky Experience!

05 Feb 2026

With Chinese New Year approaching on Tuesday 17 February, we’ve been exploring our iconic Whisky Collection to uncover bottles featuring horses
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Photo of a Cherry Orchard cocktail which shows pink liquid in a tall glass with an apple slice. The drink is placed on pink love heart wrapping paper and is accompanied with dark chocolate and apple slices. In the background is a blurred whisky bar.
Edinburgh & Scotland

Valentine’s Day: Perfect Pairings at The Scotch Whisky Experience

02 Feb 2026

This Valentine’s Day, bring someone special to The Scotch Whisky Experience and discover our perfect pairings of Scotch whisky, handcrafted cocktails, and carefully curated dishes.
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Graphic showcasing six bottles of Scotch whiskies with the flags of the Six National rugby tournament. The text on the graphic reads: Whiskies of the Month: The Six Nations.
Whiskies of the Month

February Whiskies of the Month - The Six Nations

30 Jan 2026

For February Whiskies of the Month, we’ve drawn inspiration from the Six Nations Rugby Championship. To celebrate, we’ve selected a line‑up of whiskies, each with a unique connection to one of the six competing nations, perfect for enjoying alongside the action.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky in front of a red curtain backdrop.
Whiskies of the Month

January Whiskies of the Month - Whisky Firsts

03 Jan 2026

As January is the first month of the year, we are celebrating ‘whisky firsts’ from 6 different brands across the Scotch whisky industry.
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Photo of a whisky sour in front of a whisky bar. The cocktail is in a short glass and is orange/yellow in colour with foam. It is garnished with orange peel and cloves. Surrounding the glass is pine, berries and Christmas baubles for a festive feel.
Whisky Recipes

Scotch Whisky Cocktails

08 Dec 2025

From seasonal creations to well-loved classics, enjoy a range of delicious cocktails in our Amber Whisky Bar.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience at Christmas with a Christmas Tree outside the building.
Edinburgh & Scotland

What’s on at SWE this festive season

02 Dec 2025

We’re getting into the festive spirit here at The Scotch Whisky Experience with a collection of exciting events coming up you’ll not want to miss!
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Image of six bottles of Scotch whisky on a whisky barrel with festive foliage and decorations in the background.
Whiskies of the Month

December Whiskies of the Month

02 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, we’re raising a glass to Scotland’s holiday traditions from Winter Solstice rituals to New Year’s Eve celebrations in December’s Whiskies of the Month.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky on an amber table with various props including a Scottish flag, tartan scarf and golf balls.
Whiskies of the Month

November Whiskies of the Month

05 Nov 2025

Who’s to say you should limit celebrations of St Andrew to November 30th? Grab a glass and join us in celebrating Scotland’s patron saint all month long.
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Image of Greyfriars Kirkyard & Kirk upon a autumnal setting of green and amber leaves and a blue sky.
Edinburgh & Scotland

What to do this autumn in Edinburgh

07 Oct 2025

Here are some suggestions of how to spend the perfect autumnal day in the city!
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A collage of 6 images of Scotch whisky including Lochlea , Glenturret, Glenfarclas, Malt Riot, Bunnahabhain and Octomore against various whisky tour projections.
Whiskies of the Month

October Whiskies of the Month

02 Oct 2025

This month, we are paying a nod to distilleries who are actively recognising how important their heritage is, from using local, sustainable ingredients to continuing to use traditional whisky making methods.
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Edinburgh & Scotland

The Hidden Closes of Edinburgh

01 Oct 2025

Uncover the hidden closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town, where each passageway carries centuries of history.
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Morning sun on Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh & Scotland

Best Autumnal Sights of Edinburgh

17 Sep 2025

Autumn has arrived, bringing with it the colder months, russet, whisky-coloured leaves and darker nights.
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