Muir Of Ord – Whisky, Golf and Festivals

For a trip to Muir Of Ord, there are several distinct themes to choose from: whisky, golf, heritage and events. The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery is located in Muir of Ord, Ross-shire; the Annual Black Isle Show site is also in Muir of Ord. If you are looking for a hotel, it is worth considering the occasion and travel dates together. A distillery tour, the golfing at Muir of Ord Golf Club, a cultural theme or a festival each offers a different focus for your plans.

Whisky in Muir of Ord

The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery offers guided tours throughout the year; whisky tastings are also available. Tours and tastings have different focuses: the distillery is the focus of the tour, while the tasting is about sampling whisky. Visitors can also use the bar and deli on the distillery’s opening days. This distinction is useful for planning your time: tours are offered year-round, while the bar and deli are available only on opening days. Menus and times may change; check the latest information in advance if you would like to stop there.

Golf and the course’s history

Muir of Ord Golf Club welcomes visiting golfers. Its 18-hole course was extended by James Braid in the 1920s. For golfers, the visitor information is the practical point of reference; the extension by James Braid adds a historical connection to the course.

Cultural sites and a maze

Castle Hill is designated as Scheduled Monument No. 1665. The number is the designation reference. Touchstone Maze, a maze made up of more than 80 ancient rocks, is located in Blackmuir Wood. If you narrow down your interests, you can distinguish between a heritage designation and a specifically described maze.

Events and travel dates

The Annual Black Isle Show takes place on the first Thursday in August; the showground is in Muir of Ord. Muir of Ord’s Gala Festival lasts nine days and takes place every year in mid-July, although the exact dates may vary. The two festivals therefore fall in different parts of the summer: the nine-day festival takes place in mid-July, and the show in early August. Check the current dates if either festival determines your travel dates; bear in mind that the Gala dates vary, and confirm the show date for the relevant year as well.

When choosing your travel dates, it is also helpful to compare them with the distillery: guided tours are offered throughout the year, while the Gala Festival and the show are tied to summer dates. This lets you decide first whether a festival is the deciding factor or whether a distillery-related theme, available year-round, better suits your travel dates.

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