"I have designed and driven, or guided so many tours in Scotland, it's hard to count them! But, each time I am away on tour, or even taking time to explore myself, I am amazed at the expertise of the chefs around the country, not only in star restaurants, but small family restaurants and pubs. This has persuaded me to design a very special tour where I know you will enjoy the cuisine, some you will need a shirt and tie to dine, whereas others, jeans are fine! So then, here is my ultimate food and drink tour of Scotland". PAUL MCLEAN,  Senior Partner MCLEANSCOTLAND.

Your tour starts at Edinburgh or Glasgow whichever is best for you. This is a suggested itinerary, we can easily adapt this to suit your needs. The first location on the trip is Inveraray, passing Loch Lomond en route. The hotel is a wee gem, friends of mine own this and I am sure you will love it as much as I do by the time you leave. "The emphasis on the menu is using the very best of local quality, well hung West Highland beef and lamb.

DAY 2 sees you exploring the local area for the many historic sites and glorious Argyll scenery. Not to mention superb food stops, the pub at Kilmartin is a good stop. Another night at Inveraray, och aye, by the way, their bar is so well stocked with beer, real ales, whisky and spirits & wine, you will stare at the bar for ten minutes before ordering!

DAY 3 ah, off to my birthplace Oban, capital of Scottish seafood and rightly so, excellent restaurants here. If it's seafood you want, look no further.  I love Oban. OBAN DISTILLERY TOUR.

DAY 4 away east to Inverness passing through the Great Glen (Loch Ness). Here there is so much choice for you, great wee pubs with excellent pub food, to sublime restaurants such as Mustard seed. VISIT TO BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY

DAY 5  A Speyside whisky day out, you are approx 70 minutes drive away from the largest whisky collection of distilleries in Scotland. We know some good restaurants too! Overnight again Inverness (or stay Speyside).

DAY 6 ah, doon to Perthshire where I live. What choices we have here for you, not only excellent accommodation, but more whisky distilleries, wee breweries and fine restaurants, why not share a drink with me at one of my locals? Pitlochry is also well recommended to eat, drink and stay! VISIT DEWAR'S DISTILLERY.

DAY 7 one more day and night here in Perthshire. On the first Saturday of each month, Perth has a farmers market, run by a good friend of mine, you will find produce here so fresh and tasty, you wish to eat it there and then, and, you can do! We can also do another distillery!

DAY 8 and so to our Capital; Edinburgh. So many options here for sightseeing, dining and tasting! One of our favourites has to be the Dome, George Street.