Visiting Baker, Whisky & Gin Tastings - 2026
TIckets for Whisky Tasting, Gin Tasting, And Chef's Demo are advance purchase only, in addition to admission ticket for festival
Meet & Greet with Coinneach MaCLeod - The Hebridean Baker
The Hebridean Baker Meet & Greet will be in the Gin Tent and include an autographed copy of one of his cookbooks.
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Join international best-selling author and BBC TV presenter Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, for his return to Virginia Scottish Games 2026.At this special festival appearance, Coinneach will share stories from the Hebrides, bringing to life the traditions, characters and landscapes that have shaped his cooking. He’ll talk through recipes from Scotland and, in true island style, there may even be a traditional song or two from the islands!Named “Very Sexy, Very Scottish, Very Outlander,” by Elle Magazine, he was born and raised on the beautiful island of Lewis in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Coinneach brings together family recipes, Scottish flavours and the rich myths and legends of island life. His four cookbooks have made him Scotland’s best-selling cookbook author, loved for their warmth, storytelling and sense of place.He is the star of the BBC series Hebridean Baker: Nordic Islands, where he travels across Scandinavia exploring the food, culture and people of remote island communities.
Each guest will also have the opportunity to meet Coinneach and get a cookbook personally signed - the perfect keepsake from a memorable festival experience.
Tickets available at the BUY TICKETS button above. Advance purchase only and requires the purchase of admission to the festival.
Saturday - 10:30, 1:30, and 4:00Sunday - 1:30, and 4:00
2026 Whisky Tasting
Tickets available at the BUY TICKETS button above.
Includes a souvenir Glencairn® Burns Dram Glass.
Advance purchase only and requires the purchase of admission to the festival.
Saturday - 12:30, 1:30, 3:00, and 4:00
Sunday - 12:30, 1:30, and 3:00
All participants must be 21 years or older.
Each tasting will feature the following:
- Dailuaine — Bourbon Cask Finish
- Linkwood — Madeira Cask Finish
- Auchroisk — Port Cask Finish
- Nc'nean Organic Single Malt
- Brickwater Bourbon
2026 Gin Tastings
Join the Scottish American Women's Society for our Scottish gin tastings.
Tickets available at the BUY TICKETS button above.
Includes a souvenir Glencairn® Burns Dram Glass.Advance purchase only and requires the purchase of admission to the festival. Saturday - 12:30 and 3:00Sunday - 12:30 and 3:00 All participants must be 21 years or older.
Each tasting will feature the following:
- Caiseal Gin
- Hayman's Old Tom
- Arbikie Kirsty's Gin
- Hendrick's Another Gin
- Bloom Jasmine & Rose
