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 Quaich Guest House has been tastefully converted from a large Victorian family house with a variety of well proportioned rooms to suit family groups of up to five, or the independent single professional travellers.
If you are looking for that special Scottish holiday, a short break to capital of Scotland, or always wanted to taste the real Scottish whisky, play golf at Gleneagles or many other beautiful Scottish golf courses, design your own Scottish tartan, or treat your partner with that special shopping weekend, we will be there for you to provide our recommendations to you. |
 So, what is a "Quaich?" Quaich is a Scots rendering of the Gaelic word "cuach"; meaning a shallow cup. Quaichs were used for whisky or brandy, and in the 19th century Sir Walter Scott dispensed drams in silver-inlaid Quaichs, but the one he kept for himself was particularly precious to him. |
 The simple but pleasingly distinctive design of the Quaich has remained unchanged over the centuries - a shallow bowl with two handles colloquially known as "lugs"... in 1745 it had travelled from Edinburgh to Derby with the Scottish Army in Bonnie Prince Charlie's canteen. Its bottom was made of glass so that the drinker could keep watch on his companions. |
 A more romantic Quaich had a double glass bottom in which was kept a lock of hair, so that the owner could drink to his lady love; and in 1589 King James VI of Scotland gave Anne of Norway a Quaich or "loving cup" as a wedding gift.
Traditionally, the Quaich is used when offering a guest "the cup of welcome" and again when offering the farewell or parting drink.
We hope you visit and have a memorable and pleasant stay with us!
Mr. & Mrs. Hakimi. |
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