Glenkinchie Distillery

Travel a short distance East from Edinburgh to Glenkinchie Distillery, which dates back to 1825 and is home to a selection of exquisite single malts from Bourbon American Oak barrels. Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners of Scotland distilleries of Johnnie Walker. They distil the Edinburgh Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Discover the generous spirit of there garden home where they create their rare Lowland style whisky, evoking fragrant flowers, dried cut grass, and nutty cereal. You can also visit there bar for cocktails, drams, coffees and sharing platters. Tastings and tours are varied and can be booked separately at prices starting from £19 per person. Recommend booking in advance once your tour is confirmed.

Tullibardine Distillery

Travel North across the Queensferry crossing where you can enjoy a view of the Historic UNESCO World Heritage Forth Railway Bridge, which dates back to 1890. Thereafter, on towards Tullibardine Distillery which dates back to 1949 although history tells us that this very site was that of a Brewery back in the 15th Century, enjoying Royal Charter from the then King James IV of Scotland. The water comes from the surrounding Ochil Hills, drawn from the Danny Burn formed here over 400 million years ago with layers of Basalt and Red Sandstone, these hills are well known for the gold that was once mined from them. The clear water that runs through them took 15 yrs to reach the Danny Burn. In 1979 Highland Spring started using the same water. Tours and Tastings are varied and can be booked separately at a price ranging from £12 per person. Recommend booking in advance once your tour is confirmed.