Six famous ‘Whisky Bars of Glasgow’ have joined together in a new collaboration to promote their high quality whisky experience.

The authentic Glasgow bars featured in the guide are accredited 'Scotch Whisky Embassies'. Each has a great Whisky range, including single malts, blends and rare bottlings; staff trained in Whisky appreciation; and a real passion for Scotch Whisky.

A case of Scotch whisky left buried in the Antarctic by the intrepid explorer Ernest Shackleton has been returned to Scotland after over a century in the ice.

The whisky is believed to have been bottled in Scotland in 1896 or 1897, making it among the oldest in the world.

Five cases of Scotch whisky were buried during Shackleton’s unsuccessful 1907 to 1909 expedition to reach the South Pole, and were uncovered last year before being painstakingly thawed by museum officials in New Zealand.

As one of these cases contained Mackinlay whisky, Whyte and Mackay, the distillery company who owns the McKinlay brand were eager to bring a bottle home.

Whyte and Mackay’s Master Blender Richard Paterson journeyed to New Zealand to accompany the historic bottle back to Scotland, with Vijay Mallya, the firm’s billionaire owner lending his own private jet to bring the bottle back safely.

Mr Paterson will spend up to six weeks in full laboratory conditions analysing the whisky, learning more about the distillation process of the time and how it compares to whisky made today, before reporting back to the Antarctic Heritage Trust. Visit Mr Paterson’s blog to keep up to date with his progress and find out more.

Mr Paterson added: "It is an absolute honour to be able to use my experience to analyse this amazing spirit for the benefit of the Trust and the whisky industry."

Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole, which set off from New Zealand in January 1908, was part of the heroic age of exploration.

To find out more about Scotland’s national drink and find out where to sample a dram, visit our dedicated

Scottish food is renowned for the quality of its natural, locally sourced ingredients. EatScotland, the official eating and drinking guide of VisitScotland, ensures you’ll have a great Scottish foodie experience on your holiday - from restaurants and cafes, to pubs and bistros, from cheese makers to distilleries.

Travel guide Lonely Planet recently voted Edinburgh as one of the top 10 cities in the world for artistic inspiration, with mention of such literary legends as Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns, while Glasgow was named among the top 10 greatest "comeback cities", since the regeneration of River Clyde has made the area a cultural focal point brimming with museums.

Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant Scottish arts and culture scene. Discover well known painters like Vettriano, world-class orchestras, dance and opera companies, and designers and sculptors, at every turn.

Delve into the dramatic history and passionate culture at the plethora of museums, historical sites, galleries and visitor centre’s, and be enchanted by the historic castles and stately homes nestled amidst beautiful snow-topped landscapes.

Admire Scotland's artistic treasures, from the works of Renaissance masters and modern art heroes at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh to the stunning architectural designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in and around Glasgow.

Whatever your interest, Scotland is sure to provide a captivating break.

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Inside the Collisium

Our tour group with the Collisium in the background