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scotchwhisky.com's travel team present an up-to-date guide to distilleries that provide tours. We will select information from readers feedback to add to this information.

Our current featured single malt, Edradour, is also worth mentioning for it's central location and picturesque setting. More on Edradour here.  To view information on 40 distilleries that you can visit select the area by clicking below

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HIGHLAND AREA
 
 

Dalmore Distillery, Alness, Ross-shire, IV17  OUT 
Telephone: 01349 882 362    Fax: 01349 883655

Directions: Take A9 north to Alness and then take the Invergordon Road

Opening Months/ Times:  Mid January ö Mid June, Mid August ö Mid December
Monday to Friday : 10.00 hrs and 14.00 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 10 people per tour
Entry Price: No Charge
Visitor Facilities: Please note there is no shop or whisky sales at the distillery
Special Features: Very Old Head No 2 Spirit Still Dated 1814.


 
Dalwhinnie Distillery, Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, PH19 1AB 
Telephone: 01528 522 208   Fax: 01540 672 228

Directions: Located just off the A9 midway between Perth and Inverness

Opening Times:  All Year
March to December, Monday ö Friday : 09.30 ö16.30 hrs
June to October, also Saturday : 09.30 ö 16.30 hrs
July to August, also Sunday : 12.30 ö 16.30 hrs
January ö February : by appointment only
Maximum Group Size per Tour: Larger Groups would be divided into 15 people per tour
Entry Price: £ 3.00 per adult, 10% discount for 20 or over
Visitor Facilities: Shop, Exhibition Area, Disabled Toilet, Parking
Special Features: Dalwhinnie is Scotlandâs highest distillery and is 100 years old.


 
The Glendronach Distillery, Forgue, By Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54  6DB 
Telephone: 01466 730 202   Fax: 01466 730 313

Directions: Take A96 from Aberdeen heading north.  At the 3rd roundabout in Inverurie take B9001 and Glendronach is situated 9 miles from Rothienorman at the junction of the B9001 and B9024

Opening Months/ Times:  All year round excluding Christmas and New Year
Monday to Friday with tours at 10.00 and 14.00 hrs
Shop open 09.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 50 people.  Large parties are accommodated outwith normal times if pre-booked
Entry Price: Free of Charge
VIsitor Facilities: Shop, Free Parking, Disabled Toilets and Picnic Area
Special Features: When in production Glendronach uses floor maltings and original distilling methods.


 
Glen Ord Distillery, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6  7UJ
Telephone: 01463 872 004  Fax: 01463 872 008

Directions: Located 16 miles west of Inverness just off the A832

Opening Months/ Times: All Year with restricted hours in the winter (November to February)
March to October, Monday ö Friday : 09.30 ö 17.00 hrs
July to September inclusive also Saturday : 09.30 ö 17.00 hrs and Sunday : 12.30 ö 17.00 hrs
The last full tour is at 16.00 hrs in the main season.
Maximum Group Size per Tour: Any group size considered subdivided to groups of 20 people  ö it is advisable for groups to book with the last tour for a group being 15.30 hrs
Entry Price: £ 3.00 per adult (acts as discount voucher against purchase of any 70 cl malt whisky), 10% discount for groups of 40 people or more
Visitor Facilities: Exhibition, Shop with extensive range of whisky and gifts, Guided Tour and Car Park 
Special Features: The distillery has a prize winning single malt, the 12 year old Glen Ord.  The exhibition has many unusual items from a locally discovered illicit still to photographs and text illustrating both the old way and modern times for Glen Ord.


 
Tobermory Distillery, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75  6NR 
Telephone: 01688 302 645  Fax: 01688 302 643

Directions: Ferry to Craignure, Isle of Mull from Oban to Tobermory.  Tobermory is 21 miles from Craignure.
Opening Months/ Times:  Easter to End October
Monday to Friday : 10.00 ö 17.00 hrs  (Last tour at 16.00 hrs)
Other times by Appointment
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 12 people
Entry Price: £ 2.50 per adult including a dram (refundable against certain items in shop)
Visitor Facilities: Visitor Centre and Shop
Special Features: Only distillery on the Island of Mull; founded in 1798.  The distillery uses uniquely shaped stills.


 
Tomatin Distillery, Tomatin, Inverness-shire, IV13  7YT 
Telephone: 01808 511 444   Fax: 01808 511 373

Directions: Tomatin Distillery is located on the A9 between Aviemore and Inverness

Opening Months/ Times:  All Year : Monday ö Friday 09.00 ö 17.00 hrs (last tour at 
15.30 hrs)
May to September, also Saturday : 09.00 ö13.00 hrs (last tour at 12.00 hrs)
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 1 Coach (groups should book in advance)
Entry Price: Free of Charge
Visitor Facilities: Visitor Centre Shop, Audio Visual, Disabled Friendly


 
Ben Nevis Distillery, Lochy Bridge, Fort William, PH33  6TJ 
Telephone: 01397 700 200

Clynelish Distillery, Brora, Sutherland, KW9  6LR 
Telephone: 01408 623 000

Fettercairn Distillery, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, AB30 1YE 
Telephone: 01561 340 205

Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19  1PZ 
Telephone: 01862 892 477

Highland Park Distillery, Holm Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15  1SU 
Telephone: 01856 820 619

Oban Distillery, Oban, Argyllshire, PA34  5NH 
Telephone: 01631 572 004

Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47  8SR 
Telephone: 01478 640 314

CENTRAL AREA


Glencadam Distillery, Brechin, Angus, DD9  7PA  
Telephone: 01356 622 217  Fax: 01356 624 905

Directions: Follow the signs for the Distillery from South Esk Street

Opening Months/ Times:  By Appointment only ö No weekend visits
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 6 people
Entry Price: No Charge 
Visitor Facilities: N/A
Special Features: The tour would be provided by one of the brewers at the Distillery


 
Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne, Nr Killearn, Stirlingshire, G63  9LB 
Telephone: 01360 550 254  Fax: 01360 550 094

Directions: Located north of Glasgow on A81

Opening Months/ Times:  All Year
Monday to Saturday : 10.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Sunday : 12.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Evening Functions by Prior Arrangement
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 50 people
Entry Price: £ 3.75 per adult 
Visitor Facilities: Visitor Centre, Tour, Shop
Special Features: Glengoyne produces Unpeated Malt Whisky
Corporate Hospitality is available both on Site and Off Site
Website: www.glengoyne.com 


 
Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34  5ET 
Telephone: 01875 342 004   Fax: 01875 342 007

Directions: Follow the City Bypass south to Sherriffhall Roundabout.  Take the A68 south to Dalkeith from where the Distillery is signposted

Opening Months/ Times:  All Year
June to October : 7 days
Monday to Saturday : 09.30 ö 17.00 hrs
Sunday : 12.00 ö 17.00 hrs
November to February : Restricted Hours
March to May : Monday to Friday (as above)
Maximum Group Size per Tour: Large Groups considered ö would be subdivided into smaller parties
Entry Price:    £ 4.00 per adult, £ 3.50 per adult in a group. (over 20 people)
Visitor Facilities: Exhibition on Malt Whisky through the Ages, Tour of Distillery, Tasting Bar and Shop
Special Features: Glenkinchie is Home of the Edinburgh Malt


 
Glenturret Distillery, The Hosh, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HA 
Telephone: 01764 657 008  Fax: 01764 654 366

Directions: Situated off the A85 Crieff to Comrie Road

Opening Months/ Times: March to December, Monday ö Saturday : 09.30 ö 18.00 hrs (last tour 16.30 hrs)
Sunday : 12.00 ö 18.00 hrs (last tour 16.30 hrs)
January (Silent Month),  Monday ö Friday : 11.30 ö 16.00 hrs (last tour 14.30 hrs).  Free Guided Tours
February, Monday ö Saturday : 11.30 ö 16.00 hrs 
Sunday : 12.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 250 people
Entry Price: £ 3.50 per adult, 10% discount for groups of 40 or over 
Visitor Facilities: Guided Tours, Audio Visual Presentation, Souvenir Shop, Tasting Bar and Restaurant
Special Features: Glenturret is Scotlandâs Oldest Distillery established in 1775
Website: www.glenturret.com 


 
Aberfeldy Distillery, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15  2EB 
Telephone: 01887 822 000

Isle of Arran Distillery,  Lochranza, Isle of Arran, KA27  8HJ 
Telephone: 01770 830 264

The Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16  5LY 
Telephone: 01796 482 003 

Edradour Distillery (more), Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16  5JP 
Telephone: 01796  472 095 

Tullibardine Distillery, Blackford, Perthshire, PH4  1QG 
Telephone: 01764 682 252

ISLAY AREA


Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42  7EA 
Telephone: 01496 302 244    Fax: 01496 302 040

Directions: Situated on the south east coast of Islay ö Islayâs most southernly distillery

Opening Months/ Times:  All Year
Monday ö Friday : 10.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Also June ö September, 7 days : 10.00 ö 17.00 hrs 
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 15 people
Entry Price: £ 2.00 per person 
Visitor Facilities: Exhibition, Tours, Café
Special Features: Purifier on Spirit Still which is over 50 years old and Mill dating from 1880s.  Excellent home-made food is served in the Old Kiln Cafe
Directions: Situated on the south east coast of Islay ö Islayâs most southernly distillery


 
Coal Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46  7RL 
Telephone: 01496 302 760  Fax: 01496 302 763

Directions: Just before Port Askaig on the A846, a signposted road leads over a hill to Caol Ila Distillery

Opening Months/ Times:  All Year
Monday ö Friday by appointment
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 15 people
Entry Price: £ 2.00 per adult
Visitor Facilities: Shop


 
Isle of Jura, Craighouse, Isle of Jura, PA60  7XT 
Telephone: 01496 820 240   Fax: 01496 820344

Opening Months/ Times:  September to June
Monday to Thursday : 09.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Friday : 09.00 ö 13.00 hrs
All visits by Appointment
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 12 people
Entry Price: No Charge
Visitor Facilities: Small Sample Room


 
Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42  7DZ 
Telephone: 01496 302 400   Fax: 01496 302 733

Directions: Lagavulin is situated between Laphroaig and Ardbeg on the road from Port Ellen to Ardbeg Distillery.

Opening Months/ Times:  All Year
Monday ö Friday only with Tours at 10.00, 11.30 and 14.30 hrs
All visits by Appointment
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 16 people
Entry Price: £ 3.00 per adult (refundable against purchase of whisky)
Visitor Facilities: Dramming Room
Special Features: Lagavulin is one of the Classic Malt Distilleries.


 
Bowmore Distillery, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43  7JS 
Telephone: 01496 810 441 

Bunnahabhain Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46  7RP 
Telephone: 01496 840 646

Laphroaig Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42  7DU 
Telephone: 01496 302 418

SPEYSIDE AREA


Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery, Mannachie Road, Forres, Morayshire, IV36  2RR 
Telephone: 01309 676 548  Fax: 01309 676 548

Directions: 1 mile south of Forres off the A940.

Opening Months/ Times:  April to September, 7 days : 09.30 ö 18.30 hrs
October to March, Monday to Wednesday and Saturday : 09.30 ö 16.30 hrs; Thursday : 09.30 ö 12.30 hrs; Friday ö Closed; Sunday 14.00 ö 16.30 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: No limitations
Entry Price: £ 3.00 per person including dram, 10% discount on 11 or more
Visitor Facilities: Audio-Tour in Various Languages, Gift Shop, Disabled Toilets and some Disabled Access, Free Car Parking
Special Features: Dallas Dhu is a ãDistillery Museumä ö a completey preserved time capsule of the distillerâs craft.


 
Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55  4DH 
Telephone: 01340 820 373    Fax: 01340 822083

Directions: On A941, half mile north of Dufftown to the north side of Balvenie Castle

Opening Months/ Times:  Open All Year excluding Christmas and New Year
Monday ö Friday : 09.30 ö 16.30 hrs
Easter to Mid October also Saturdays : 09.30 ö 16.00 hrs
And Sundays : 12.00 ö 16.30 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 55 people (Booking essential for groups of 12 or more)
Entry Price: No Charge
Visitor Facilities: Audio-Visual in Various Languages, Guided Tours, Gift Shop, Picnic Area, Ample Fee Car Parking
Special Features: Glenfiddich Distillery is the only distillery in the Highland where Bottling takes place


 
Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch, Speyside, AB37  9BD 
Telephone: 01807 500 245 / 209   Fax: 01807 500 234

Directions: 5 miles south west of Aberlour on the A95 Grantown-on-Spey Road

Opening Months/ Times:  April to September, Monday ö Friday : 09.30 ö 17.00 hrs
June to September, also Saturday : 09.30 ö 16.30 hrs Sunday : by appointment only
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 15 people per tour, up to 3 coaches at any time
Entry Price: £ 3.50 per adult, £ 2.50 for 15 people or more
Visitor Facilities: Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Whisky Tastings, Exhibition, Disabled Access and WC in Visitors Centre, Car Parking
Special Features: Glenfarclas is an Independent Family Run Distillery owned by the Grant Family since 1865.  A warm Highland Welcome is extended to all Visitors.


 
Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes, Morayshire, AB38  7BS 
Telephone: 01542 783 318   Fax: 01542 783 304

Directions: The distillery is situated off the A95 Rothes ö Elgin Road

Opening Months/ Times:  Mid March ö End October
Monday ö Saturday :10.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Sunday : 11.30 ö 16.00 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 40 people 
Entry Price: £ 2.50 per adult, 10% discount for 25 or over
Visitor Facilities: Distillery Tours, Gift Shop, Major Grantâs Study, Brand Exhibition, Major Grantâs Victorian Garden
Special Features: The distillery has a lovely 20 acre woodland garden.


 
The Glenlivet Distillery, Glenlivet, AB37  9DB 
Telephone: 01542 783 220   Fax: 01542 783 218

Directions: The distillery is situated off the B9008 Tomintoul / Dufftown Road

Opening Months/ Times:  Beginning February to End October
Monday ö Saturday : 10.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Sunday : 12.30 ö 16.00 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 50 people
Entry Price: £ 2.50 per adult, 10% discount for 25 or over
Visitor Facilities: Visitor Centre, Coffee Shop, Gift Shop, Distillery Tours, Warehouse, Access to Centre for Disabled People, Brand Exhibition
Special Features: First Licensed Distillery in the Highlands.


 
Strathisla Distillery, Seafield Avenue, Keith, Banffshire, AB55  5BS 
Telephone: 01542 783 044  Fax: 01542 783 039

Directions: Strathisla is situated off the A96 in the middle of the town of Keith

Opening Months/ Times:  Beginning February to End November
Monday ö Saturday : 10.00 ö 16.00 hrs
Sunday : 12.30 ö 16.00 hrs
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 20 ö 25 people (depending on time of season)
Entry Price: £ 4.00 per adult, 10% discount for 25 or over
Visitor Facilities: Tea/ Coffee and Shortbread served, Visitor Centre, Distillery, Warehouse, Disabled Facilities within Centre, Gift Shop
Special Features: Strathisla is the oldest working distillery in the Highlands.


 
The Tomintoul Distillery, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37  9AQ 
Telephone: 01807 590 274  Fax: 01807 590 342
  
Directions: Located on B9136 between Tomintoul and Glenlivet

Opening Months/ Times:  By Appointment only 
Maximum Group Size per Tour: 8 people
Entry Price: No Charge 
Visitor Facilities: N/A


 
Cardhu Distillery, Knockando, Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38  7RY 
Telephone: 01340 872 555

Longmorn Distillery, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 3SJ
Telephone 01542 783 042 (open on special request)

The Macallan Distillery, Craigellachie, Banffshire, AB38  9RX 
Telephone: 01340 871 433 / 471

Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB3  5TB 
Telephone: 01339 742 273 

Tamnavulin Distillery, Tamnavoulin, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37  9JA 
Telephone: 01805 590 285


 

Visiting The Edradour Distillery :Opening Times and Directions
 
Beginning March - end of October November - Mid December
Mondays - Saturdays
9.30 AM - 4.00 PM
Mondays - Saturdays
10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
Sundays
12.00 Noon - 5.00 PM
Sundays
Closed

The Edradour Distillery is the smallest and one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland and tours are completely free of charge. If you're travelling north, it's about a 45 minute journey from Perth. Take  the A9 north from Perth and follow the sign-posts for Pitlochry. From Pitlochry, follow the A924 Braemar/Blairgowrie road 2½ miles  through the village of  Moulin. After climbing the hill and passing over a small bridge you'll see, on a sharp bend, the signs for Edradour. If you're travelling south on the  A9, the Pitlochry turn-off is just after the Pass of Killiecrankie.

The distillery has a well stocked souvenir shop which is open year-round except for 2 weeks over the Christmas and New year period. Please note that if there are more than 15 in your party, you will need to book in advance.

For further details please call the distillery on (44) 1796 472 095 or fax. on (44) 1726 472 002