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Scotland is not just castles, whisky, or landscapes. It’s an unforgettable place of history and warm hospitality. Chicago Scots, the oldest charity in Illinois, is pleased to offer a wee bit of Scotland for you when you buy a chance to win the Highland Games Raffle! Online sales are available until midnight Wednesday, June 10.

Be the first to buy your chance to win a dream castle stay in the Highlands or a collector-worthy selection of whiskies & gins. Winners will be announced 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at Massed Bands. Winner(s) need not be present. Trip certificate and spirits baskets can be picked up on the Heavy Athletics Field. Online winners will be notified by June 20.

Grand Prize

A Trip to Scotland!

Airfare for two and a seven-night stay at Culzean Castle, one of Scotland’s most magnificent castles on a 500-acre country estate perched on the Ayrshire cliffs. Enjoy accommodations for up to four guests in the Brewhouse Flat in the west wing of the castle

$5,000 Value

Your winning prize includes:

• Roundtrip Airfare for two to Scotland
• Seven nights self-catering accommodation for up to four guests in Brewhouse Flat in the west wing of Culzean Castle
• 600-acres of castle grounds to explore from stunning ocean views and beaches, to walled gardens, sea caves, and lush woodlands
• Enjoy the castle’s opulent Georgian architecture including cantilevered oval staircase and the largest private collection of British military weapons in the Armory.
• Visit Robert Burns birthplace next door in Alloway
• Prize includes 1 yr reciprocal membership from the Chicago Scots to enjoy all National Trust historic sites for free while you are in Scotland.

Second Prize

The Ultimate Premium Whiskies from ImpEx Beverages

Enjoy eight award-winning small batch whiskies from across Scotland that are shaping a new contemporary market in whisky appreciation. You will like the flavor, mouthfeel, finish, and aroma of the choice expressions ImpEx Beverages has included.

$600 Value

Enjoy these expressions approved by ImpEx Beverages’ discerning whisky sommeliers:

Kilchoman Machir Bay: A classic Islay single malt, heavily peated with notes of cooked fruit, lemon curd and sea spray.

Lochlea Fallow Edition: Distilled from barley grown on Lochlea’s own Lowland farm, this farm to bottle single malt is aged entirely in sherry casks, bringing a rich, sweet flavor and strikingly dark color.  

Isle of Raasay The Draam: From the first legal distillery on The Isle of Raasay, this Island single malt brings light peat and rich, dark fruit in one of the most beautiful and unqiue bottles you’ll have on your home bar.

Ardnamurchan AD: From the far western Highlands on the Ardnamurchan peninsula, Ardnamurchan Distillery makes a costal style single malt, with soft minerality and salinity balanced by honey notes.

Nc’nean Organic Single Malt: From Scotland’s only fully organic distillery, this light and easy drinking Highland single malt comes in a beautifully painted bottle that is matched only by the whisky inside!

Wolfburn 12: From far north in the Highlands, this is the oldest single malt Wolfburn has released, aged in a combination of ex-bouron and oloroso sherry casks, this is a classic malt for the ages.

GlenAllachie Cuvee Series: This limited release from the much awarded GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside was aged in a mix of red wine casks from premiere cru wineries in Bordeaux, adding layers of fruit spice to the signature GlenAllachie malt.

Meikle Toir The Sherry One: Produced by The GlenAllachie distillery, this heavily peated single malt is as different from The GlenAllachie as can be with loads of Highland peat married with sweetness from oloroso sherry casks.

Third Prize

Scotland’s New ‘Gin-aissance’

Scotland is enjoying explosive growth in boutique gin production that is winning awards and fans globally. This Premium Gin Basket from ImpEx Beverages will include three new expressions from The Herb Garden using botanicals grown on their nine-acre farm. Complete with glasses and napkins, your gin basket is ready for a party.

$400 Value

Meet The Herb Garden, an independent, female owned distillery using innovative botanicals grown on their nine-acre farm.

Lemon Verbena Gin is light and citrusy, with just a touch of juniper making it perfect for a gin and tonic or French 75.

Damask Rose Gin is infused with rose petals to bring a delicate, floral aroma to this unique and naturally pink gin. Try it with tonic or a negroni for a floral twist!

Pink Elderflower & Jasmine is naturally sweet from the pink elderflowers, balanced beautifully with jasmine. Try it at the bar at this year’s games mixed with grapefruit soda in our Highland Highball!

Gin Highland Highball

Chicago Scots will serve a delicious Highland Highball at the 2026 Games. Here’s the recipe to try at home too.

2 oz Pink Elderflower & Jasmine Gin from the Herb Garden
4-6 ounces of Top Note Grapefruit Soda
Garnish with a Wedge of Grapefruit

Top Note is in these specialty grocery stores: Pete’s, Fresh Market, Angelo Caputo’s, Sunset Foods, Grand Food market.

Every ticket purchased will support Chicago Scots mission of culture and care.  Chicago Scots nourishes Scottish identity through fellowship, service and celebration of Scottish culture – all to benefit the Scots primary charity – Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, an elder care community in North Riverside owned and operated by the Scots since 1910.