The isle of islay is one of the larger west coast islands located within the southern hebrides. Located in the heart of the city on the banks of the river clyde, the clydeside distillery, which has a five star rating from visitscotland, is the first dedicated single malt distillery in glasgow in over 100 years. It is perhaps only fair then that industrious islay has long been crowned scotlands whisky island. Not all of the distilleries offer public access, but most of these gins are widely available in fine establishments throughout scotland.
Glasgow distillery company, glasgow, united kingdom. Our map shows all that have their own stills, so you might find that some of your favourites arent featured. Offering tours and whisky masterclasses, its where you can discover all you need to know about scotlands national drink. Scottish gin distillery map the scottish gin society. Stretching from orkney in the north to the isle of arran in the south, the region takes in the northern isles and most of the inner and outer hebrides, argyll, stirlingshire, arran, parts of per. I have tried to ensure that all the older distilleries are on there, along with accurate information on whether they are open to the public or otherwise. This is because, although they may be scottish in origin, they arent made in their own still or may be distilled. The distillery is situated on the banks of the river bladnoch, and is the most southerly whisky distillery in scotland. A new whisky distillery has officially opened on the banks of the river clyde in glasgow. Use our interactive maps to plan a route that works for you.
The glasgow distillery is one of scotlands first licensed distillers. Glasgow was once a city with a vibrant distilling trade, but by the 21st century only one distillery strathclyde, which produces grain whisky remained. When closure happens, normally the equipment is dismantled and sold off, so its very unlikely that the distillery could reopen in its usual form. The distillery is situated in uig, a remote western part of the isle of lewis. The ultimate map of scotlands whisky distilleries mental floss. In 2012 the glasgow distillery company was formed to bring malt whisky distilling back to the city for the first time in 37 years, following the closure of kinclaith distillery, situated. The whole production process is done on islay including growing their own barley on the island. This measure of scottish gins was taken in october 2018. Clicking on a label will open the full distillery profile on malt madness. The glasgow distillery company takes its name from one of glasgows original distilleries, founded at dundashill in 1770, though the depression and prohibition caused the closure of hundreds of distilleries in glasgow. It is often necessary to make arrangements in advance, but many distilleries have extensive visitor facilities and do not require prior warning of a visit. Is there a place i can order a free map of the glasgow city center. The scotch whisky association also have a printable pdf showing all the distilleries as of 2018. I recd a sample of the 24yr 2nd annual port ellen 59.
Islay is a popular tourist destination thanks to its diverse wildlife, attractive country villages and stunning coastline, but its most famous for the distinctive whisky thats flavoured with locallysourced peat. Ian macleod distillers ltd dumgoyne, nr killearn, glasgow g63 9lb. Enjoy exclusive offers with your city sightseeing glasgow ticket including 25% off subway travel, 20% off full price admission at glasgow science centre and 10% off at glickmans sweet shop. Book your tickets online for glengoyne distillery, glasgow. The scottish gin society scottish gin distillery map. This is because, although they may be scottish in origin, they arent made in their own still or may be. The highlands, for example, are diagramed to show the regions different distilleries like edradour. For more detailed distillery maps, see our best distillery tours near glasgow and best distillery tours near edinburgh.
Find all the transport options for your trip from glasgow airport gla to auchentoshan distillery right here. Glasgow s first single malt distillery since 1902 and crafters of glasgow 1770 single malt scotch whisky, makar gin, banditti club rum. The clydeside distillery was built at a former pump house between the riverside museum and the sse hydro. Five glasgow distilleries serving whisky worth traveling for. Glengoyne distillery dumgoyne near killearn glasgow, g63 9lb t. Scotch whisky regions working distillery bold n closed. Distillery map scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. Glasgow 1770 single malt scotch whisky triple distilled release no. Covid19 update from glasgow distillery in light of the recent news regarding covid19 coronavirus and. Category distillers wine, beer, spirit and cider suppliers content websites photos distance this location only 2 miles 5 miles 10 miles refine location baillieston balfron balfron station balmaha. The clydeside distillery is glasgow s first dedicated single malt scotch whisky distillery in over 100 years. Discover over 120 scottish whisky distilleries with our interactive whisky map.
Whiskydistilleerderijen in schotland visitscotland. Use the scotland whisky distillery map to get directions to the next distillery on your tour. Therefore, in light of the ongoing global health risk posed by covid19, weve taken the difficult decision to close our distillery to members of general public for the time being. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our glasgow distillery website. It is the 8th distillery on the island and opened in 2004. We are delighted to announce that we have launched a free contactless delivery service for online. Drive in less than 40 minutes from glasgow or 30 minutes from stirling.
Whisky map of distilleries in scotland malt madness. Scotland is home to over malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world. This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in scotland. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Scottish gin distillery map scotland boasts over 90 distilleries that make their own gin with even more planned. The scottish gin society scottish gin distillery map download. Scotland whisky distillery map wandering spirits global.
According to the scotch whisky association there were 128 distilleries licensed to produce scotch whisky in the calendar year 2018. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. It is one of six remaining lowland distilleries, located at bladnoch, near wigtown, dumfries and galloway. Kilchoman pronounced kilhoman is a farm distillery and the first to be built on islay for 124 years. Our online az and scottish distillery map gives you the most uptodate picture of. Glasgow airport gla to glengoyne distillery 3 ways to. Art, and provands lordship glasgows oldest building. The mural trail has an online pdf brochure and map and video available via the link on.
Find all the transport options for your trip from glasgow airport gla to glengoyne distillery right here. Celebrating the city and countrys whisky heritage through a dedicated visitor centre, youll learn all about the history of whisky in glasgow, with tours ending with a. Scotland boasts over 90 distilleries that make their own gin with even more planned. The reason i was searching out a map like this was to see the proximity of the port ellen distillery on islay to the campbeltown region of scotland. As such, you should expect to drive singletrack roads to the distillery in carnish. This region covers distilleries across the isle of arran, aberdeenshire, orkney, the inner and outer hebrides and more. We are a familyfriendly establishment and welcome visitors of all ages. Working distillery bold closed distillery italics major towncity laphroaig lagavulin bruichladdich ardbeg bunnahabhain s o u n d a o f i s l a y l o c h i n d a l port charlotte isle of jura port ellen bowmore caol ila kilchoman port askaig i s l a y m o r a y f i r t h auchriosk glentauchers othes craigellachie the glenlivet glenfarclas. Glasgow s single malt whisky glasgow 1770 triple distilled release no. Click on the distillery pin, then click on the arrow icon next to the distillery s profile. Just 25 miles in length, its rocky bays and sheltered inlets house eight active distilleries. Bladnoch distillery is a single malt scotch whisky distillery in south west scotland. The company was reestablished in 20 to produce gin, scotch and vodka the first in the city of glasgow for more than 100 years. We offer a five star visitor experience, cafe, and specialist whisky shop in the heart of glasgow.
Have a click around our ginteractive map of scotland and learn about our gin distilleries and different flavour profiles that make each spirit unique. The best interactive map of the distilleries of scotland ive. The distilleries of the highland whisky region are spread far and wide, and in terms of geography, this whisky region takes the crown as scotlands largest. The location of the distillery is near loch gorm and only 500 metres as the crow flies. After the visit, we bought some whisky bottles, to takeaway home. Also find information on the five whiskyproducing regions and distillery tours. So, pour yourself a glass and enjoy our beautifully illustrated map time to find a new favourite. The 10 best scotland distilleries with photos tripadvisor. Rome2rio makes travelling from glasgow airport gla to auchentoshan distillery easy. A closed distillery is one which has been permanently closed down, probably because it was uneconomical to run at the time of closure. The glasgow distillery co gin and whisky distillery master. Islay is one of many small islands off scotlands west coast but it certainly stands out from the crowd.
The abundance of distilleries in scotland is heaven for whisky lovers, but it can also be a challenge when youre on the road and trying to keep track of them all especially as there are now over of them, with more opening every year. Auchentoshan distillery is a lowland distillery that sits on the banks of the river clyde and is only a short journey from glasgows city centre. Glasgow distillery launch free glasgow delivery service. The distillery itself is situated along a laneway next to a bridge. More free printable vintage map imagesyou can find old maps and more on our. With my friends i visited glengoyne whisky distillery, where we found out about the fabrication secrets of one of the best whisky in the world. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Need map of glasgow city center glasgow message board. Clydeside glasgow, lowland, morrison glasgow distillers clynelish brora, highland, diageo cragganmore ballindalloch, speyside, diageo. Moving the mouse over a distillery label on the map will reveal some basic information. Visit us whisky tours near glasgow glengoyne distillery. Glasgow distillery company glasgow, united kingdom facebook.
After reopening in 2014 it became the first single malt whisky distillery in glasgow. Rome2rio makes travelling from glasgow airport gla to glengoyne distillery easy. Plan your tour of the highland whisky distilleries with our comprehensive map and guide to this vast whisky region. The city sightseeing glasgow tour offers visitors a brilliant and convenient way to discover the city and all its wonderful history and culture. The distillery is situated in dumgoyne, close to glasgow. Glengoyne distillery snuggles into dumgoyne hill, just 14 miles north of glasgow, with the mountains of loch lomond in the distance. Islay malt whisky and islay whisky distilleries map. You can move the map around by dragging it with your mouse, or by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Oct 02, 2015 scotland has been colorcoded to highlight the different varieties of scotch by region. Jul 03, 2017 take a tour inside glasgow s newest gin distillery crossbill gin recently relocated to the barras art and design centre in glasgow s east end from a small place in avemoire. Overview as the first distillery on the outer hebrides in nearly 200 years, abhainn dearg distillery.
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