I fully endorse Rocket2's posting.
I spent a wonderful time up on Speyside, living there (Glenlivet to be precise) in the mid 80s.
Hire a car and do the tour! The are dozens of distilleries to see and sample and they are all within a very easy driving distance.
I too did the Baxters tour and it was well worth it!
'Walkers ' have their shortbread factory based at Aberlour - if you drive through the village the smell will force you to park up and buy some!!
Try your best to get there - you won't be dissapointed the following address will give you details of the 900 m strip close to Aviemore
www.gliding.org/
Hope that helps.
PD