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Situated on a corner at the end of the main street in Pitlochry, Scotch Corner is a very cute, very tiny, sweet shop. Here you can get sweets, fudge, candy floss, specials, souvenirs, and the main attraction - ice cream. You can have your scoop(s) in a cup or a cone. I opted for cone. They have all the standard ice cream flavors but you're here for the whisky ice cream. This whisky ice cream is created from handmade highland single malt Edradour whiskey from a local distillery in Pitlochry. What a unique flavor! The maltiness really comes through and at the every end that whisky bite lingers for a moment. If I didn't already know, I'm not sure I would be able to identify the flavor as whisky but it unique none the less and worth a try.
The little town of Pitlochry was a quick stop on our all day tour of Scotland and this shop came highly recommended by our tour guide. Scotch Corner is a small snack shop located on the street corner just down the way from the visitor car park (parking lot) area. Being one of the few shops still open by the time we arrived (nearly 7pm), our guide informed us there tends to be a long queue as a few other tour buses stop around the same time. However, the ladies work quickly to keep the line moving. We made a bee line for the shop once we got off the bus and speed walked to the end of the line to at least get a bit ahead of everyone else. The queue did keep moving and the wait allowed us to review the menu and decide which flavors to try. They are famous for their Edradour Whisky ice cream, a handmade highland single malt whisky from a farm distillery in Pitlochry. This is the smallest distillery in Scotland and I believe Scotch Corner is the only one licensed to use this whisky, per our guide. This came as a no-brainer choice as we usually always try to choose flavors and foods local to the region we're visiting and/or things not easily available back home. In keeping with the Scottish theme, I opted for the Scottish Tablet ice cream, which is a Scottish sweet made with sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. It's made similar to fudge, but not... it's harder and more crumbly. Both flavors were unique and incredibly delicious. I'm pretty sensitive to alcoholic flavors, but my oh my, the whisky ice cream was yummy! The whisky flavor was evident, but not overwhelming. I also absolutely loved my Scottish Tablet ice cream, especially the little bits and pieces of tablet in each bite. If I could go back in time, I'd get two scoops! I also wish I had a better idea of all the treats in the small shop as I felt the pressure to make quick decisions of which items to buy as we closed in on the front of the line. We initially thought the list posted outside the shop were their ice cream flavors, but nope; it's a list of items in the shop. Lol. They had various flavors of fudges, Scottish tablet, other treats and sweets, and some touristy souvenirs. I ended up getting a 'stick' of Scottish Tablet as I had no idea what it really was at the time, but sounded interesting. I took a bite later that evening and ended up loving it! I really wish I had gotten more as the prices were very reasonable compared to touristy shops back in Edinburgh. These were also handmade locally and not mass produced. If you're ever in Pitlochry (which you most likely will be if you're taking a day tour of the highlands), highly recommend falling in line and getting treats here!
We took a tour of the highlands from Edinburgh. One of our stops returning to Edinburgh was in the small town of Pitlochry. Our tour guide recommended trying the Whisky ice cream at the Scotch Corner store. I was a little apprehensive but decided to go with his recommendation. We got a scoop and it was outstanding. If you happen to be in the town I would recommend going to this small store and getting a scoop of whisky ice cream
Recommended by our tour guide, this is the spot in Pitlochry for Scottish Whisky Ice Cream. The Whisky is from the Ebradour distillery which is one of the two local distilleries. Vanilla Flavor with just a hint (just right) of whisky flavor. They do have other flavors. That said, definitely a must try! I mean I don't think there are too many places in the world where you can have a single malt whisky flavored ice cream (& you have to be 18 to order it.) Service was excellent with a quick confirmation & information about Ebradour-another whisky added to my list to try!
This small shop is located on Pitlochry High Street and easily accessible from any direction. There is a pay as you go car park just around the corner, which charges 80p an hour. Not cheap, but definitely worth paying whilst on a pit stop :-) You can't miss the sweets corner shop with it's red painted entrance and all the sugary items being displayed in a very enchanting and inviting mannor. I believe that they only offer a limited set of ice cream flavour ranges on the day. Strange, I seem to be going for the toffee every time. There also was chocolate, vanilla, mint, strawberry....the normal range I would say. You get one or two scoops on a large or small scone. They also sell 99c soft white ice cream with a flake. But don't hold back. Besides ice cream they sell fudge, hard and soft sweets, jelly beans, gummi bear, lollies, bonbons, short bread and much more. It is very small in there and 7 people would fill the space easily. It's a dream shop for children and adults alike.
5 months ago
I wasn't sure what to expect when our tour bus driver told us he had a snack stop for us on our way from Loch Ness back to Edinburgh. I was even less sure when the guide said they are one of only three ice cream shops in Scotland that infuses their ice cream with actual Scotch, not just Scotch flavoring. I don't like Scotch and was skeptical at best. The shop is VERY small and only fits a few people at a time but the staff are super quick. I asked if I could try a sample of the ice cream but was told no samples which is understandable. Since the soft serve ice cream was closed for the night, we were there late, I wasn't sure what to get and the staff member behind the counter sweetly asked me questions to help me find the best flavor. I didn't want to hold up the line so decided to just go for it and try their specialty. WOW I had no idea I would enjoy it so much! It was so smooth, rich, sweet, and not alcohol tasting at all. My only complaint was I didn't get a bigger size! read more
11 months ago
Oh my sweet heaven--the Scotch Corner is incredible! The staff are so warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better. When we arrived, the line stretched out to the street, but since our tour guide insisted we try their whiskey ice cream, we happily waited. And wow--so glad we did. It was hands down the BEST whiskey ice cream I've ever had. While inside this charming wee shop, I noticed they were also selling fresh local strawberries and blackberries. I picked up a container, and the kind lady at the register asked with a smile, "Would you like us to wash them for you, in case you'd like to snack on them?" Such a thoughtful touch! I ate the berries on our way back to Edinburgh and can honestly say that I never had better blackberries. They were so flavorful and sweet - not like the ones you buy in a grocery store. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you're in the area--it's absolutely worth it. I'd honestly give this place 10 stars if I could! read more
The ice cream was as delicious as advertised. I got the Whisky Ice Cream which was the right pick. Cool and very creamy! My wife also got a couple packs of the shortbread cookies which we enjoyed very much. The two ladies running the shop couldn't have been nicer. Great stop! read more
Situated on a corner at the end of the main street in Pitlochry, Scotch Corner is a very cute, very tiny, sweet shop. Here you can get sweets, fudge, candy floss, specials, souvenirs, and the main attraction - ice cream. You can have your scoop(s) in a cup or a cone. I opted for cone. They have all the standard ice cream flavors but you're here for the whisky ice cream. This whisky ice cream is created from handmade highland single malt Edradour whiskey from a local distillery in Pitlochry. What a unique flavor! The maltiness really comes through and at the every end that whisky bite lingers for a moment. If I didn't already know, I'm not sure I would be able to identify the flavor as whisky but it unique none the less and worth a try. read more
The little town of Pitlochry was a quick stop on our all day tour of Scotland and this shop came highly recommended by our tour guide. Scotch Corner is a small snack shop located on the street corner just down the way from the visitor car park (parking lot) area. Being one of the few shops still open by the time we arrived (nearly 7pm), our guide informed us there tends to be a long queue as a few other tour buses stop around the same time. However, the ladies work quickly to keep the line moving. We made a bee line for the shop once we got off the bus and speed walked to the end of the line to at least get a bit ahead of everyone else. The queue did keep moving and the wait allowed us to review the menu and decide which flavors to try. They are famous for their Edradour Whisky ice cream, a handmade highland single malt whisky from a farm distillery in Pitlochry. This is the smallest distillery in Scotland and I believe Scotch Corner is the only one licensed to use this whisky, per our guide. This came as a no-brainer choice as we usually always try to choose flavors and foods local to the region we're visiting and/or things not easily available back home. In keeping with the Scottish theme, I opted for the Scottish Tablet ice cream, which is a Scottish sweet made with sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. It's made similar to fudge, but not... it's harder and more crumbly. Both flavors were unique and incredibly delicious. I'm pretty sensitive to alcoholic flavors, but my oh my, the whisky ice cream was yummy! The whisky flavor was evident, but not overwhelming. I also absolutely loved my Scottish Tablet ice cream, especially the little bits and pieces of tablet in each bite. If I could go back in time, I'd get two scoops! I also wish I had a better idea of all the treats in the small shop as I felt the pressure to make quick decisions of which items to buy as we closed in on the front of the line. We initially thought the list posted outside the shop were their ice cream flavors, but nope; it's a list of items in the shop. Lol. They had various flavors of fudges, Scottish tablet, other treats and sweets, and some touristy souvenirs. I ended up getting a 'stick' of Scottish Tablet as I had no idea what it really was at the time, but sounded interesting. I took a bite later that evening and ended up loving it! I really wish I had gotten more as the prices were very reasonable compared to touristy shops back in Edinburgh. These were also handmade locally and not mass produced. If you're ever in Pitlochry (which you most likely will be if you're taking a day tour of the highlands), highly recommend falling in line and getting treats here! read more
10 months ago
We took a tour of the highlands from Edinburgh. One of our stops returning to Edinburgh was in the small town of Pitlochry. Our tour guide recommended trying the Whisky ice cream at the Scotch Corner store. I was a little apprehensive but decided to go with his recommendation. We got a scoop and it was outstanding. If you happen to be in the town I would recommend going to this small store and getting a scoop of whisky ice cream read more
Recommended by our tour guide, this is the spot in Pitlochry for Scottish Whisky Ice Cream. The Whisky is from the Ebradour distillery which is one of the two local distilleries. Vanilla Flavor with just a hint (just right) of whisky flavor. They do have other flavors. That said, definitely a must try! I mean I don't think there are too many places in the world where you can have a single malt whisky flavored ice cream (& you have to be 18 to order it.) Service was excellent with a quick confirmation & information about Ebradour-another whisky added to my list to try! read more
3 years ago
Gosh I wish I didn't live across the pond! I dream about the whisky ice cream regularly! Hands down one of the best ice creams I have ever had. Worth the trip for sure! read more
This small shop is located on Pitlochry High Street and easily accessible from any direction. There is a pay as you go car park just around the corner, which charges 80p an hour. Not cheap, but definitely worth paying whilst on a pit stop :-) You can't miss the sweets corner shop with it's red painted entrance and all the sugary items being displayed in a very enchanting and inviting mannor. I believe that they only offer a limited set of ice cream flavour ranges on the day. Strange, I seem to be going for the toffee every time. There also was chocolate, vanilla, mint, strawberry....the normal range I would say. You get one or two scoops on a large or small scone. They also sell 99c soft white ice cream with a flake. But don't hold back. Besides ice cream they sell fudge, hard and soft sweets, jelly beans, gummi bear, lollies, bonbons, short bread and much more. It is very small in there and 7 people would fill the space easily. It's a dream shop for children and adults alike. read more
8 years ago
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Pitlochry PH16 5AG
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