A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Glengoyne distillery

a whisky Blending masterclass

Whisky has been become one of the most famous features of Scotland and this reputation has been maturing now for several centuries, since the days of highlanders producing this ‘water of life’ through Illicit stills, hidden away in the highland glens. Today it has become a legitimate industry and one worth in excess of £4b to the Scottish economy and it employs over 36,000 people. The visit to Glengoyne Distillery will include a master class in how to blend whisky and under laboratory like conditions you will have the opportunity to produce and register your very own blend. A general visit of the this Highland Distillery and of course a chance to taste the whisky will be included in the experience too!

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Loch Fyne Oyster Farm

Get behind the scenes

Scotland has one of the richest natural larders in the world and it’s seafood is one of the most recognized features. Mostly all the seafood is produce via Artisans, spread all around the coastline and responsible for breeding and growing salmon, mussels, oysters and much more. The Loch Fyne Seafood Company has its roots in Oysters and the trip will take you behind the scenes to find out just how they do it. Located on Loch Fyne, north west of Glasgow and within the region called Argyll shire. Learn some of the hidden secrets behind this farming and how you come to enjoy the perfect Oyster on your dinner plate! No trip to this farm would be complete without tasting the produce, so a lovely selection of the seafood and shellfish produced will be served up, accompanied of course by a chilled glass of white wine

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Scottish Links Golf

Experience golf in all kinds of ways, both as a beginner

and an expert

Scotland if known internationally as the “Home of Golf” and lays claim, along with the Dutch, to having invented the game in the first place. The most famous Golf Championship in the world, “The Open” has always been played on links courses since it first began in 1860. Links courses, or seaside courses, are typically tight and tough to play, with few if any trees and exposed to the elements, making golf much tougher This experience will give the guests the chance to play such a course on the Ayrshire Coast and either the Royal Troon or Prestwick, who together have hosted ‘The Open’ 32 times to date Hospitality within the clubhouse will complete a great day to remember.

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Afternoon of

fieldsports

A shooting school, set within natural woodland and surrounded by truly spectacular scenery guarantees and unforgettable, simulated game shooting challenge. From drawing the pegs until the end of the shoot, we will try to replicate, as closely as possible, the atmosphere of the “real thing”. with the drives consisting of Grouse, Partridge, high Pheasant and more, bringing true challenge but a lot of fun too! A selection of Scottish cheeses, home-made chutneys and highland oatcakes, combined with a wee dram of Drambuie will complete this wonderful experience.

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Interactive Glasgow

Tasting the cultural and the local artisan produce in the city on an

exclusive vintage bus

A taste of Glasgow will give you an 2 dimensional experience, one being from a cultural angle and the other of its local produce. A Cisco branded traditional red double decker will be your mode of transport as you are introduced in a colourful and charismatic way to the city by a local Guide and during this journey, you will either stop the actual small shops at or have artisans come on board to give you a taste of local cheeses, sweets and perhaps some haggis.

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Loch Lomond Alfresco

Discover some of its Best kept secrets by boat

After only a short ride by car to Loch Lomond, the main hub within Scotland’s first National Park, you will be met by your skipper, dressed in appropriate clothing and whisked off at speed, in a powerboat, to enjoy the dramatic and majestic scenery which is all around you and best viewed from a boat. As Australia will be featuring in the line up of the Games in Glasgow, so to will they feature on this trip, or at least in association with the wallabies you will be trying to spot. Initially introduced to a small island on the loch in the 1920’s, today it is home to over 120 of the little ‘bouncing critters’. A short stop on this island combined with some Alfresco dining - homemade cake and fresh coffee, will give you a first rate chance of winning gold and snapping one!

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

Duntreath Castle

Falconry, the sport of Kings and High Tea with a Lady

Located just a little north of Glasgow is Duntreath Castle, home to the Edmonstone family since the early 15th Century and still very much a private home to this day. On arrival at the castle you will be greeted by Adrian Hallgarth, a master-falconer, who will indulge you in an educational and interactive falconry experience the like of which you will never have experienced! Afterwards, you will be a guest of the family be personally invited into their wonderful library for tea and home-baking and some stories from their past Truly a memorable experience!

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

A Self Drive Classical

Day in the highlands Enjoy a real sense of

the past

Depart the city of Glasgow and enjoy a real sense of freedom and olden day style as you personally take an old timer out into the Scottish Highlands. Stop and enjoy a short introduction to fly fishing by a veteran ghillie, combined with traditional afternoon tea, served by your very own butler!

A taste of glasgow 2014 Cisco systems

A Flight to remember

Seaplanes, award winning gastronomy and falconry

Enjoy the thrill and take an eagle’s view of the Trossach Mountains as you soar over Loch Lomond and then to the north. Enjoy views down to Loch Achray, Venacher and Katrine as you head deeper into the the Dramatic Western Highlands. You will then descend and land on Loch Voil, a hidden glen where a wonderful restaurant and the very best gastronomy awaits you. Staying on the flight theme, Following your meal, a lovely surprise in the form of a master falconer will arrive and invite you outside to experience and up close and interactive session, before your champagne flight back to Glasgow

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Castle Hunting by

Helicopter Put your navigation

skills to the test

Prepare yourself for something unique, a challenge above all challenges! Clad with a bespoke map showing the general locations of a variety of castles in and around the Loch Lomond Area, you will then be the navigators and have to find and photograph as many of these old buildings as you can in the time given. Your wish is your Pilot’s command (as long as it is safe) Your final destination will be one of these castles where some highland hospitality awaits you before returning to Glasgow