Craft beer in Scotland

Katecone

Hi all! I am a writer in Maine, USA, planning a trip in 2018 to the Highlands to visit Inverness, where my ancestor John MacKenzie was born in 1584. I write about craft beer here in the States, and want to expand my expertise to Scotland. What are the Must-visit craft breweries, starting in the Highlands (I’m not sure how long I’ll be there, but at least a few days). Many thanks! Kate Cone

Horizons

Find your answers (and my favourites) in this other thread. I would add newcomer Fierce Beer in Aberdeen to this list and a visit to the Black Isle taproom in Inverness.

VisitScotlandLiam

Another person who knows a lot about Scottish craft beers is @VisitScotlandAmanda!

FullStopNextChapter

Inveralmond brewery - Perthshire

Orkney Brewery - Orkney

This list from the VisitScotland website might help you too

zuzannatravels

Check out the  Black Isle Bar & Rooms in Inverness, they have over 100 beers to taste! And some delicious pizza's, mmmm. 

Horizons

@zuzannatravels Already made that very recommendation in my comment above but so glad to hear about your recommendation as well! I now look forward to visiting Inverness just for another visit

VisitScotlandAmanda

Hi @Katecone - lots of great suggestions above!

Scotland has an awesome (and growing!) craft beer scene. 

If you're passing through Glasgow you could check out the Drygate brewery, and I'm sure you'd enjoy the William's Bros brewery in Aloa, Clackmanshire too. 

You'll have to let us know what you try and what your favourites end up being!