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It’s not enough to visit the north, one must taste it too! Save the hours travelling across the rugged Highland terrain and experience the greatest selection of Caithness and Sutherland flavours in one event! On September 30th, head to Natural Retreats in John O’ Groats and experience a … Read more…

This September, Mackays are excited to feature our Malt of the Month: Wolfburn Northland Single Malt. Becoming Scotland’s northernmost mainland whisky producing distillery, this whisky release is one we’ve eagerly anticipated! With long fermentation, slow manual distillation and maturation taking place partly in quarter casks that previously held … Read more…

It takes a special sort of someone to become a public speaker. Not only do you need to have the confidence to get up in front of a sometimes rather intimidating crowd, but you also need to be able to speak passionately about a particular subject, as well … Read more…

True to our word, here is your monthly update one of our dearest malt collections – the Old Pulteney 12 year! Originating in Wick, this malt is popular world round, holding numerous gold medals from the most prestigious of international competitions. The secret you may ask? Well, Old … Read more…

If you weren’t lucky enough to take part in this year’s Mey Games and first EVER Adaptive Highland Games don’t worry! Never one to miss a celebration, Mackays was right there embracing the day of quintessentially Scottish celebrations, here’s a run down of Caithness’s summer highlight. The Games The … Read more…

  Dubbed as Scotland’s version of ‘Route 66’, the comparison fails to illustrate the breath-taking culture and heritage one embarks during the NC500 journey. These Scottish wonders are by no means a recent addition to the picturesque qualities behind the mysterious Highlands – so why all the sudden … Read more…

After completing a summer placement at our hotel last year as an intern, Francisco was delighted to come back and spend another year with us as a Marketing graduate. And we are happy to having him back! Over the next year, Francisco will be taking part in the … Read more…

Whether you know him personally or by reputation, there’s no disputing that Mackays’ proud own Murray Lamont  possesses a love for sharing the finest malts available. For those of you less acquainted with our selection at Mackays’ Bar, we stock a wide variety of whiskies – 105 to be … Read more…

It’s no secret that at Mackays, we work hard to minimise our carbon footprint. If you too, share a passion for green living, you’ll be delighted to know that Mackays have a Tesla charging point available for all conscious drivers! Green efforts such as these are not uncommon … Read more…

When you think of epic journeys, no matter which method you travel by, there is none more epic in the UK than Land’s End to John O’Groats. Travelling the entire length of the UK, it is a challenge that many people take up, often for charity. But where … Read more…