The Glenlivet Distillery
North East 250 / Damian Shields
Whisky distilleries in Scotland
Step inside a historic distillery on a windswept island or sip whisky in the calm of a Highland glen. Your whisky journey starts right here.
A closer look at Scotland's whisky regions
Peat smoke & spirit on Islay
Islay is home to big, brave drams. So many iconic distilleries pepper the rugged coastline of this wild Atlantic island that it's hard to keep count. Imagine the scent of peat drifting across this remote place, carried on a salt wind. A place where unforgettable tours unfold against crashing waves and blasts of sea air. Famous for peaty, smoky flavours and a host of cult favourite malts, exploring Islay feels like a pilgrimage for anyone who loves their whisky quirky and bold.
Lagavulin Distillery, Islay
Glorious Campbeltown
Campbeltown may be small, but its handful of distilleries each carry fierce identity and maritime magic. Lean, salty, oily and complex, the whiskies in this region will make a big impression on anyone who visits. Take a distillery tour and watch the traditional maltings at Springbank where workers turn barley by hand across open concrete floors. Away from the distillery see the glistening waters of Campbeltown Loch meeting rugged stone piers and old Victorian-era distillery brickwork.
Springbank Distillery
Elegant & fruity Speyside
Imagine crisp, pine-scented air mixed with damp earth, sweet malted barley drying in kilns, and the rich, warming aroma of aging oak. And, of course, the evaporating whisky smells lingering around the dunnage warehouses – the famous "angel's share". Speyside is a whisky lover's paradise, home to Scotland's highest concentration of distilleries and a huge variety of silky and smooth styles. Easy and rewarding to tour, the region specialises in fruity, sweet and beautifully approachable single malts that travel worldwide.
Glenfiddich Distillery
The Lowlands – perfect for beginners
Gentle whiskies with soft, grassy notes characterise the Lowlands, ideal for newcomers and those who prefer a lighter dram. Affectionately known as the ‘Lowland Ladies’, these whiskies have notes of wildflowers, honeysuckle, and orange blossom, paired with soft cream and vanilla. With easy access from major cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh and bright flavour profiles, this region is well worth exploring.
Glenkinchie Distillery & Visitor Experience
Distinctive drams in the Highlands
A trip to the Highlands can span a massive variety of landscapes, from coastal cliffs to heather-covered mountains, each leaving a distinct footprint on the senses. Here the whiskies deliver everything from heather honey, citrus, red apples and milk chocolate flavours. Distillery tours are set against brilliant scenery where ancient buildings stand beside modern architectural marvels. Known for variety, unique flavours and endlessly scenic road trips, this vast region promises whisky with true Scottish character.
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Scottish whisky tours
Nothing beats tasting whisky in the place where it was made. Immerse yourself in the world of drams, casks, stills and spirit on a Scottish distillery tour.
Islay immersion
The ultimate pilgrimage: a tour of smoky island legends, coastal walks, and cosy drams by the fire.
1-day distillery tour
Try visiting a classic Lowland distillery on a trip to the capital with Port of Leith Distillery.
Discover the Highlands
A blend of whisky, mountains and lochs. Ideal for explorers who love landscapes as much as flavour.