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Information Seminar - Taste of Scotland: Discovering Scotch Whisky and Culture
- Subject
- Wine, Spirits, Sake & Coffee, Overseas Study Tour
- Date & time
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11Feb 2025 (Tue)10:00 - 18:00 To16Mar 2025 (Sun)10:00 - 18:00
Free
- Relevant Programmes

Please join our information seminar on 4 March !
Following our 2015 & 2017 study tours to Edinburgh, it is our third time to collaborate with Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) to organise a fun and educational summer study programme to Edinburgh, Scotland in August 2025 for 7 days! This study tour programme has two new themes of "Scotch Whisky" and "Scotch Culture" If you wish to understand more about the Scottish unique culture, and have a TASTE of Scotland in different perspectives, join us!
This study tour consists of two parts:
(A) 3 hours Pre-departure workshop at HKU SPACE: 25 July, 7-10 pm
- Ice-breaking
- Introduction to geography, weather, and basic information of Scotland and Edinburgh
- Introduction to the itinerary and preparation for the stay
- Introduction to events and festivals in Edinburgh
- Introduction to Scotch Whisky and Tastings
(B) 7 days Educational Tour in Edinburgh: 3 - 9 Aug
- Have a Taste of Scotch Whisky and Craft Beer:
You will visit four famous Whisky Distilleries and one Craft Beer Brewery in Scotland, understand the whisky & craft beer production process, and appreciate the taste of different Scottish Whiskys (such as Johnnie Walker Journey of Flavour Experience) and Craft Beer at Stewart Brewing!
- Have a Taste of Scottish way of dining:
You will learn the British dining etiquette, enjoy afternoon tea in the Royal Yacht Britannia, enjoy the ambience in a traditional British pub to enjoy pub food with beer!
- Experience the world-famous festivals in August:
You will be able to secure a ticket of the spectacular the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and enjoy two paid shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Besides, during your visit, you can also take part in other August festivals, e.g. Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and Edinburgh International Film Festival. For festival and event lovers, they cannot miss all these incredible top class cultural events with performers from all over the world!
- Experience student life at Edinburgh Napier University!:
You have a precious chance to experience being a 'university student', as you can attend classes in both Hong Kong and Edinburgh in two campuses of ENU, and stay in the most recent student accommodation!
- Experience the cultural heritage:
You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage 'Old and New Towns of Edinburgh' and the Forth Bridge'!
Information seminar / consultation
Interested? Please join us for an information session or call us for a consultation!
Type | Date | Time | Venue |
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Information seminar | 4 March (Tue) | 7 - 8 pm | Zoom |
Consultation | until 16 March, every Monday to Friday | 10 am-12:00 nn & 2 - 5 pm |
Phone in (28678479 or 28678386) |