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Imagine yourself in the middle of the Scottish Highlands discovering this mysterious country, full of legends and cradle of a nectar that loves you: whisky. 

Imagine you there with friends, a brotherhood of exciting enthusiasts. A private trip Only for members of the Guild du Chardon. A moment of cornerstone, a cement of ties and a lighthouse that informs our future projects.

Imagine yourself. live visits to private distilleries, organized only for the Guild du Chardon. A tailor-made journey, carved for you, members of the Guild of Chardon.

With the precious and indispensable help of Lisa and Adrien, we imagine, organize, plan the most beautiful journey possible.

From Edinburgh, We will go to Glasgow for a direct malt dive at Glasgow Spirits, the first Glaswegian distillery in decades. After a beautiful evening probably spent at the Pot Still, iconic whiskey bar with more than 1000 references (no members regatta here), we will head north along the coast of the Loch Lomond (greater Lake Scotland) and then to defend the Highlands for a roadtrip of the most cinematic that will lead us to Oban via emblematic places like Glencoe (and James Bond's scene: Skyfall) or Glenfinnan Viaduct (Poudlard Express Bridge in Harry Potter).

Oban, the capital of the West and privileged departure to many islands, is a lively port town with all the necessary services. Here, a visit to the Wee Wine Shop of our Jean-Pierre National will be required and distillery of Oban will delight the curious and motivated few tens of meters from the Wee Wine Shop.

From there, us Let's sail to theisland of Mull, I call it the "Skye not yet too well known". Here, landscapes cShrouds cut by the chainsaw of time, volcanic rocks and feeling of end of the world. LStaffa Island and its Basaltic Cathedral natural or Calgary Caribbean beach and its white sand will displace mEven the most accustomed traveler in Scotland. We will also make a clear passage to the colourful village of Tobermory and its eponymous distillery.

Then we will sink into the probably wildest region of Scotland: the Morvern Peninsula. We will literally be right in front of Tobermory, simply separated by a sea arm of just a few kilometers but We will take several hours to reach our friends, the Guild's first privileged partner: Nc.

Annabel Thomas, the founder of NcNean, arranged for us to have Suzanne Rivière, brand ambassador Europe, to let us discover the meanderings of the only truly sustainable Scottish distillery, in English please.

Back in Oban, we will descend into the mythical region of Campbeltown, cradle of the expansion of the whisky, with its no less renowned distillery: Springbank.

Once we pierce the secrets of Campbeltown, we will sail to I.island of Arran where the distilleries of Lochranza and Lagg open their doors with immense pleasure.

We will spend two days on this island still unknown to pierce the secrets of these two distilleries and to discover its mountainous and island landscapes. 

Back on the main island, we will return quietly to Edinburgh via the new distillery of Ardgowan for the end of this colourful and certainly unforgettable journey.

Dates: 5-11 September 2026

Start: 5 September, 13h – Edinburgh Airport, car rental area

End : 11 September, mid-afternoon – Edinburgh Airport, car rental area

Drop-on / Drop-off: Edinburgh Airport

 

INITIATIVE

FOREST TIME:

Private visits to distilleries.

Discovery of theunknown island of Mull and its spectacular landscapes.

Immersion in the most beautiful panoramas of the Highlands.

A privileged moment between members of the Guild. This first trip is exclusively for members.

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PRICE: 1 350 CHF

In a double room

(1'900 CHF in single room)

 

INCLUDED IN THE TARIFF:

Accommodation in a double room with bathroom and toilet (additional in a single room of CHF 550) in carefully selected hotels and Bed&Breakfast.

Some breakfasts depending on the accommodation.

Rental of vehicles and gasoline to make our roadtrip.

Drivers of vehicles.

A French-speaking companion trained in Scotland by more than 25 trips to guide, advise and tell you Scotland (Hervé, founder of the Guild).

Private distillery tours (list subject to change): Nc的Nean (in French), Lochranza, Lagg, Springbank.

Proposals for activities, both culture and/or outdoor, for free moments.

Information session on travel (what to take, Scotland's "implicit" rules, airport regulations, ETA, Q&A, etc.)

Photographer and filmmaker (Loris Monteux) dedicated to our journey that will create memories in exceptional photos and videos. 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TARIFF:

International flights to Scotland and return

Meals and drinks.

Costs UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) required to return to British territory since April 2025 (about 25€, valid for 2 years or until the expiry of your passport). Procedure to be doneEven before the trip, on the official government website (link). Be careful many unofficial providers sell this service (+ obviously expensive and slower), check that the internet address is www.gov.uk.

Tips in hotels, restaurants, activities, etc.

Expenditure activities and visits (between 20 and 30€ in general).

Your travel insurance.

Personal expenses.

Anything not mentioned in "included in the tariff ».

 

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Payment ofdeposit of 990 CHF on the Chardon account (below) serves as a reservation. If you wish to have a single occupancy room, you must add a 550 CHF supplement when paying the deposit.

Since places are limited, do not hesitate to send an email to herve@lechardon.co with proof of payment to take your registration into account more quickly. Without e-mail, the order of arrival of the instalments on the account will be valid.

By registering, you fully accept our Terms and Conditions of Sale Travel.

Payment

Hervé Chevalley, The Thistle

1084 Carrouge VD

CH02 0900 0000 1683 7930 6

POFICHBEXXX

 

The balance must be paid up to 60 days before departure, i.e. by 5 July 2026 to the account

 

Reminder: You must possess a valid passport (Brexit and UK ETA).

You have to do the UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) required to return to British territory since April 2025 (approximately 25€, valid for 2 years or until the expiry of your passport) before to go to Scotland. Procedure to be doneEven before the trip, on the official government website (link). Be careful many unofficial providers sell this service (+ obviously expensive and slower), check that the internet address is www.gov.uk.