Bothies & Bannocks ... read more
We had a fantastic Day out on the "Spirits of Angus Glens" Tour" thanks to Calum's exciting and innovate ideas of helping locals and others find out more about our local food and drink producers.
Calum is a superb tour guide who safely drove us to and from our destinations. We went to Castleton Farm for a hearty brunch, all locally sourced then on to the Ogilvy Farm to learn all about, and of course taste, the first Potato Vodka produced in Scotland on their farm. This was a fascinating, amazing and informative trip to the farm/distillery, where we could hear about and see the incredible thought and effort which has gone in this exciting venture. Then off we went to the Gin Bothy in Glamis where many samples were sampled; more fun!
It was truly a fantastic day out in great company with an inventive, pleasant and informative guide!
Me and my girlfriend would seriously recommend this trip for anyone who likes new and different spirits good food and a journey through lovely countryside.

Overall a great way to spend a Saturday!

Thank you Calum Lockerbie

  We had a fantastic few days being shown around the foodie hot spots of Aberdeenshire with Calum. We'd never met the guy before and it was such an easy experience,... read more bantering all the way. I mean, I would say that his jokes need work but to be fair so do ours! Lovely lad, not a single person in Scotland he doesn't know (of any use) and we will definitely be coming back. The food and whiskey were all simply superb. Thanks pal 😉

  What a great day we had on our market day cook class. Calum is an excellent host with a passion for good food . Stuart the chef was great too.... read more This was a thoroughly enjoyable day out. Calum’s easy going nature and knowledge definitely made this experience so good. I’d recommend this day out and would love to do another day out with Bothies and Bannicks in the future.

  A brilliant day out on the Market Day Cookery Class! Morning at Ballater's Farmers Market choosing our food then on to the Cookery School where we made a late lunch... read more under Chef Rosie's watchful eye.
Amazing selection of locally grown vegetables, fish from Aberdeen and local farmers.
It is a full day and great if you like good, locally sourced food.

  The communication from Calum prior to the trip was great and the day itself was a great experience. It helped to really appreciate what's on our door step, we... read more were treated to a Wark Farm Pie and picked up some drink before making a 3 course meal at CFINE in Aberdeen from what we selected on the day from Banchory Farmer's Market. The day was relaxed, entertaining and we picked up some new technical skills which I know I've already applied since! Thoroughly recommend this tour in future!

  We had a fantastic few days being shown around the foodie hot spots of Aberdeenshire with Calum. We'd never met the guy before and it was such an easy experience,... read more bantering all the way. I mean, I would say that his jokes need work but to be fair so do ours! Lovely lad, not a single person in Scotland he doesn't know (of any use) and we will definitely be coming back. The food and whiskey were all simply superb. Thanks pal 😉 …

  Callum looked after us for a mountain bike weekend in Aberdeenshire. Always on time, great banter and nothing was too difficult. We really enjoyed the two distillery tours... read more snd the special tasting menu that Callum organised at the Rothesay Rooms was sublime - is there anybody in Scotland Callum doesn’t know? Highly recommend and will definitely be back! …

  We had the best day Calum was the most considerate tour guide looking after our every needs.The Ogilvies Vodka Farm was so impressive it’s so worth going to see what... read more they’ve done,their vodkas we’re amazing. We finished our day in style with a visit to the Gin Bothy in Glamis, Thank you Calum, January was made better because of you all the best 🍸 …

  Went on the Banchory Market Day trip with Calum and followed up with "Chefing with Stuart" at CFINE - a blast of a day with good company, food and drink.... read more You just have to do it! A Ready Steady Cook day with heaps of local knowledge - Thanks Calum and Stuart - see

  We went of the tour of angus and glamis vodka and gin tour, it was absolutely fantastic very informative Calum is very good at organising these tours and knows his... read more stuff. I would definitely recommend these tours .