Holyrood Distillery

Established in 2019, Holyrood is a distillery based in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic old town who's innovative approach to distilling is inspired by Edinburgh’s rich brewing history. They are located within a former Innocent Railway terminal, with their inaugural release named 'Arrival' in a nod to Edinburgh's pioneering past. You needn't venture far to find the distillery, which offers a signature guided tour that takes you through their gin and whisky production spaces.

The Port of Leith Distillery

Take a short trip to Leith to visit the UK's first vertical distillery for fabulous views of the capital. We're still waiting on the first whisky from this brand-new distillery, however they are inviting visitors to tour their nine stories - and visit their swish top-floor bar. The project has been undertaken by wine merchant, Ian Stirling, and finance director, Paddy Fletcher, after they began experimenting with whisky production in their back gardens. It's truly a distillery like no other, and you'll be able to say you've been when tasting their inaugural dram!

Glenkinchie Distillery

Located a 45-minute drive away in East Lothian, known as ‘the garden of Scotland’, Glenkinchie distillery was founded in 1825. For over 150 years, their whisky was severely underrated, until it finally received the worldwide recognition that it deserves in the 1980s. It has since been dubbed ‘The Edinburgh Malt’, due to its proximity to Scotland’s capital. After being taken over by Diageo, the company opened a multi-million pound immersive visitor centre which takes visitors on a flavour journey of the Lowland home of Johnnie Walker.

Rosebank Distillery

Less than an hour away by train, the recently re-opened Rosebank distillery is known the world over as “The King of the Lowlands”. Noted as one of the lightest, most floral Scottish whiskies ever made, whisky fans were delighted to learn that the sleeping giant had been reawakened after being mothballed in 1993. They are now offering once-in-a-lifetime tours to celebrate their opening, after a long period of renovation.

Lindores Abbey

Cross the breath-taking Forth Bridge to make your way to Lindores Abbey - the spiritual home of Scotch whisky. The earliest reference to Scotch whisky appeared in the 1494 Exchequer Roll, with King James IV requesting 'aqua vitae' from Brother John Cor of Lindores Abbey. Today, the distillery has been built within the medieval ruins of the abbey, with both historical and distillery tours available. They also provide takeaway drams for the designated driver, as many tours do.