Distilleries to Visit

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1 DID YOU KNOW? Scotch Whisky is the world's leading in ter na tion al spirit drink, ex port ed to over 200 markets. Whisky can only be called Scotch if it is distilled and ma tured in Scotland. This is defi ned in UK and EU law, and is accepted in ter na tion al ly, ensuring that when you buy Scotch Whisky you can be sure you are getting the real thing. Single Grain Scotch Whis kies, a key com po nent of blended whis kies, are Scotch Whiskies in their own right. Their characteristics are as in di vid u al as those of each Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Distilleries to Visit A pub measure of Scotch Whisky con tains only 50 calories - less than a standard glass of wine or half pint of beer. The French drink more Scotch Whisky in a month than Cognac in a year. The "cup o kindness" in the familiar New Year song, Auld Lang Syne, written by Scotland s Robbie Burns, refers to Scotch Whis ky, the spirit of friendship. Queen Victoria, responsible in part for creating a demand for Scotch Whis ky outside Scotland, used to enjoy a daily dram in her tea. Scotch Whisky distilleries play an important role in welcoming visitors to Scotland. Around one million people visit distilleries each year. Scotch Whisky is matured over many years - it should be savoured. Please enjoy Scotch Whisky responsibly 20 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HF t: f: e: [email protected] 14 Cork Street, London W1S 3NS t: f: e: london.offi [email protected]

2 From the source of the water to the shape of the still, a distillery tour will help to explain what makes every Scotch Whisky different. No two distilleries are the same. Each has a unique setting and story, as well as a distinctive way of doing things that has evolved over many years. Visiting a distillery allows you to indulge your passion for Scotch and, at the same time, discover the environment and meet the people that have done so much to shape that instantly recognisable taste. Islay 27 E R O U T Port Askaig 9 3 Port Ellen H E SOUTH UIST NORTH UIST B R Islay I D Port Askaig Port Ellen E S 35 Tobermory JURA LEWIS Stornoway Portree SKYE 36 MULL Lochgilphead Tarbert Mallaig Brodick ARRAN Campbeltown Torridon Kyle of Lochalsh Fort William 31 Oban Loch Awe Inveraray Ullapool Highland 6 Glen Coe Helensburgh Greenock Troon Prestwick Ayr Lochinver Beauly Fort Augustus Ben Nevis 1343 m Dumbarton GLASGOW East Kilbride Kilmarnock Dingwall Loch Ericht Loch Rannoch Loch Tay Callander Loch Lomond 19 4 Cape Wrath 24 Loch Ness 15 Dumfries Falkirk Bonar Bridge Inverness Tain Invergordon 37 Pitlochry Aberfeldy Tay Crieff Dunblane Stirling Nairn Kinguissie Brora Aviemore Auchterarder EDINBURGH Biggar Perth Moffat 8 Spey 13 Dee Kinross Glenrothes Thurso Rothes Blairgowrie Ballater Wick Arbroath Carnoustie St Andrews ORKNEY John o'groats Speyside Lossiemouth Elgin Buckie Banff Forres Tomintoul Lowland Tweed Dufftown 33 Dundee Lindores 21 Keith Craigellachie North Berwick Melrose Hawick Montrose Huntly Kirkwall Oldmeldrum Banchory Stonehaven Coldstream Fraserburgh Macduff 18 Inverurie Aberdeen Kinguissie Spey Aviemore 7 Berwickupon-Tweed Grantownon-Spey Grantownon-Spey Forres Tomintoul Elgin Lossiemouth Keith Rothes Craigellachie Dufftown5 17 Speyside 34 Buckie Stranraer Wigtown Castle Douglas

3 No matter which distillery you choose to visit - be it island, mainland, large or small - you can expect great Scotch Whisky, a warm Scottish welcome, and a fabulous day out.

4 Scotland is the home of Scotch Whisky and host to the greatest concentration of distilleries in the world. There are around 100, making Malt Whisky by the centuries-old Pot Still method or Grain Whisky in the Coffey or Patent Still which has been in use since Few products are so closely linked with the environment, culture and people of their country of origin as Scotch Whisky. Scotch Whisky is subject to a tight legal definition. Made only from barley and other cereals, water and yeast it can only be called Scotch if it has been distilled and matured in Scotland. Distilled in a land of breathtaking natural beauty, it takes nothing from nature which nature will not replace. It is a natural drink, a distillation of the riches with which Scotland is so abundantly endowed - fields of golden barley, water tumbling down glens of granite and over moors of peat; and cool pure Scottish air. Scotch Whisky is classified in one of five main categories - Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Blended Grain Scotch Whisky. Further legal protection for consumers is given to the regional names associated with Scotch Malt Whisky production - Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown - according to the location of the distillery in which the spirit is made.

5 Scotch Whisky is Scotland's leading indigenous product, and is of major importance to the economy not only of Scot land, but of the United Kingdom as a whole. Sold around the world for more than 100 years, Scotch Whisky is now established as the leading international spirit drink, making it one of Britain s most important exports. Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. 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.

6 ISLAY Islay, a small island off the west coast of Scotland, may be only 25 miles long but is home to 8 distilleries. The whiskies from this area have more than a hint of saltiness due to the fact that Islay is frequently lashed by Atlantic storms. Sea spray blows across the island, impregnating the peat used in the malting of the barley and blows into the warehouses where casks of Scotch Whisky lie maturing, thus affecting the taste and aroma. The result is that some of the Islay whiskies are pungent and powerful with a distinctive whiff of sea air in them. Other distilleries that are in a more sheltered location, and use less peat during malting have a gentler but still clearly identifiable character. Ardbeg Distillery map ref: 3 (Glenmorangie Co Ltd) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7EA t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] All year: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Old Kiln Café open 10am-4pm June-August: Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm Old Kiln Café open 10am-4pm Tours 10.30am & 3pm, from Easter-September also 12noon & 1.30pm Special tours & tastings by appointment Admission charge 4 with redemption in shop Bowmore Distillery map ref: 9 (Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd) School Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7JS t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] Easter-June: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm - tours 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm July-August: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm - tours 10am,11am, 2pm & 3pm. Sunday 12noon-4pm tours 1pm, 2pm, September-Easter: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm - tours 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm Saturday 9am-12noon - tour 10am Admission charge.bowmore distillery have 6 self catering cottages available to rent

7 Bunnahabhain Distillery map ref: 10 (Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd) Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RP t: Distillery Office e: or 8 March-29 October: Monday-Friday - tours 10.30am, 2pm & 3.15pm November-February: tours by appointment Admission charge 4 per adult part refundable on purchase of 70cl bottle of Bunnahabhain Malt VIP tours arranged by appointment Distillery shop open: 9.30am-4.30pm Caol Ila Distillery map ref: 11 Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RL t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] 15 February-2 April, November & December: Monday-Friday 1.30pm-4.30pm - tour 2pm & 3.15pm April-October: Monday-Friday: 9.15am-5pm - tours 9.30am, 10.45am, 1.45pm & 3.15pm April-June: Saturday 1.30pm-4.30pm - tours 1.45pm & 3.15pm June-October: Saturday: 10am-4.30pm tours 10.45am, 1.45pm & 3.15pm. Admission charge 6 includes complimentary Caol Ila whisky glass & entry to Lagavulin Distillery. 5 April-1 November: Monday & Friday - Premium Tour and Tasting includes tour of the distillery followed by a look at a medley of award winning whiskies. Booking is advisable. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas. Kilchoman Distillery map ref: 27 (Kilchoman Distillery Co Ltd) Rockside Farm, Bruichladdich Isle of Islay PA49 7UT t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] All year: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm April-September: Saturday 10am-5pm - tours 11am & 3pm at above times or to include lunch by special arrangement, please phone or for details

8 Lagavulin Distillery map ref: 28 Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7DZ t: or e: / lagavulin April-October: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm - tours 9.30am, 11.15am, 2.30pm & 3.45pm July-August: Monday-Friday 9am-7pm tours 9.30am, 11.15am, 2.30pm, 3.45pm & 5.15pm November-December: Monday-Friday 9am pm tour 9.30am & 11.15am April-June: Saturday 9am-12.30pm tours 9.30am & 11.15am June-October: Saturday 9am-5pm tours 9.30am, 11.15am, 2.30pm & 3.45pm July-August: Sunday 12.30pm-4.30pm tours 1pm & 2.30pm Admission charge 6 includes complimentary Lagavulin whisky glass & entry to Caol Ila Distillery. Warehouse demonstrations Tuesday & Thursday at 10.30am 15 includes a complimentary Lagavulin whisky glass & free entry to the 9.30am distillery tour prior to the Warehouse demonstration Booking advisable. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Laphroaig Distillery map ref: 29 (Beam Global Spirits & Wine) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7DU t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] All year: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm March-December: Additional weekend opening Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm Tours run daily at 10am & 2pm with additional weekday tours from March-October at 11.30am & 3.30pm Admission charge 3 part refundable on bottle purchases in the Visitor Centre Special visits available weekdays only, please phone for availability. Standard Tutored tastings, Premium Tutored tastings. Source, Peat, Malt Experience April-June & August- September

9 HIGHLAND The Highland region is geographically the largest Scotch Whisky producing region. The rugged landscape and changeable climate, and in some cases, coastal locations, are reflected in the character of its whiskies, which embrace wide variations. As a group, Highland whiskies are rounded, robust and dry in character, with a hint of smokiness/peatiness. Those near the sea carry a salty tang; in the far north the whiskies are more notably heathery and slightly spicy in character; while in the more sheltered east and middle of the region, the whiskies have a more fruity character. Aberfeldy Distillery map ref:1 (Dewar s World of Whisky) (John Dewar & Sons Ltd) Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2EB t: Ben Nevis Distillery map ref: 6 (Ben Nevis Distillery (Fort William) Ltd) Lochy Bridge, Fort William PH33 6TJ t: Visitor Centre April-October: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm November-March: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Last admission one hour before closing time, max 50 Admission charge All year: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Easter-September: Saturday 10am-4pm July-August: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm October-Easter: Saturday, Sunday & evenings by arrangement Admission charge with redemption in shop Blair Athol Distillery map ref: 8 Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5LY t: e: [email protected] 29 March-17 April: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 5pm - regular tours 19 April-30 June: Distillery undergoing major maintenance work and there will be no tours. Shop open 10am-5pm & staff can provide a brief explanation of the process and provide a taste of Blair Atholl 12 Year Old Single Malt. Groups of under 18 s cannot be accepted during this period. 1 July-31 October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm July-August: 9.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 12noon- 5.30pm - regular tours. Last tour one hour before closing time November-26 March: Monday-Friday 10am- 4pm - tours 11am, 1pm & 3pm Festive tour times Restricted opening, ring and check times Adult admission charge which includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas

10 Clynelish Distillery map ref:13 Brora, Sutherland KW9 6LR t: e: Dalwhinnie Distillery map ref:15 Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire PH19 1AB t: e: 2 April-30 April: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm 1 May-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm July & August: Sunday 11am-4pm October: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm November & December & 1 February-1 April: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm - tours 11.15am, 12.15pm & 1.15pm Last tour one hour before closing time. Closed from 17 December-January Admission charge for adults 6. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Glen Garioch Distillery map ref: 18 (Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd) Distillery Road, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0ES t: Visitor Centre e: glen_garioch.distillery@ morrisonbowmore.com All year: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm - tours available 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Contact distillery for weekend opening times Meeting room available Admission charge x Glengoyne Distillery map ref: 19 (Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd) Dumgoyne, Nr Killearn Glasgow G63 9LB t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] April-May: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours 11am, 1pm & 3pm June-September: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm tours throughout the day last tour 4pm October: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm tours at 11am & 2pm November-March: by appointment Admission charge 5 for adults which includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children 8-17 yrs 2. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas March-November: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm, - tours on the hour, last tour 4pm December-February: Monday-Sunday 10am- 4pm - tours on the hour, last tour 3pm Range of in-depth tours including blend your own whisky tour, please book in advance Group bookings & coach parties welcome, pre-booking advisable Private dining for groups of guests. Meeting room for up to 16 delegates Admission charge

11 Glenmorangie Distillery map ref: 23 (Glenmorangie Co Ltd) Tain, Ross-shire IV19 1PZ t: Visitor Centre e: April-December: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm - tours every hour Last tour one hour before closing, pre-booking of all tours advisable June-August: Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12noon-4pm - last tour one hour before closing Group bookings: max 36 by appointment Admission charge 2.50 ( 1 for those unable to climb stairs) redeemable against purchases of 16 or over in shop. For a few weeks a year Glenmorangie undergoes essential maintenance when tours may be restricted Glen Ord Distillery map ref: 24 Muir of Ord, Ross-shire IV6 7UJ t: e: [email protected] April-September: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 11am-5pm July-September: Sunday 12noon-4pm October-March: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm Easter Weekend: Friday, Saturday & Monday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge 5 for adults, children 8-17 yrs Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not permitted to the production areas. Due to maintenance requirements, it is not always possible to tour the distillary, please call to check first Glenturret Distillery map ref: 25 The Famous Grouse Experience (The Edrington Group) The Hosh, Crieff Perthshire PH7 4HA t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] January-February: Monday-Sunday 10am- 4.30pm - tours start 10.30am, last tour 3pm March-December: Monday Sunday 9am-6pm - tours start 9.30am, last tour 4.30pm Admission charge from 6.95 Malt Experience, Warehouse No 9 detailed nosing & tasting available from 40, pre book only Full dining facilities available for parties from people Group bookings, Coach Parties, Weddings & Evening Functions welcome

12 Highland Park Distillery map ref: 26 (The Edrington Group) Holm Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1SU t: Visitor Centre April and September: Monday-Friday 10am- 5pm Tours begin at 10am, last tour 4pm May-August: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm - last tour 4pm October-March: Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm - tour at 2pm & 3pm Admission charge with redemption in shop Please note that during the silent season, June and July tours will be subject to disruption Oban Distillery map ref: 31 Stafford Street, Oban Argyllshire PA34 5NH t: e: [email protected] March to Easter: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Easter-June: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm July-September: Monday-Friday 9.30am-7.30pm Saturday-Sunday 9.30am-5pm October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm November: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm December & February: 12.30pm-4pm (January: closed) Last tour leaves one hour before closing In winter or when travelling any distance it is advisable to book tours in advance Admission charge 6 for adults which includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt Whisky, Children Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Pulteney Distillery map ref: 32 (Inver House Distillers) Huddart Street, Wick Caithness KW1 5BA t: Distillery Office All year: Monday-Friday 10am-1pm, 2pm-4.30pm Easter weekend-september: Saturday 10am-4pm Tours 11am & 2pm or by arrangement (check for availability of tour on Friday pm) Admission charge with redemption in shop Purchase and hand fill your own bottle of cask strength whisky

13 Royal Lochnagar Distillery map ref: 33 Crathie, Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB t: e: January-February: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm - tours 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm March: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm April-July & September: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11.30am-5pm August: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11.30am-5pm October: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11.30am-4pm November & December: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm - tours 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge Standard Tour 5, Whisky Family of Lochnagar Tour 10, children Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Talisker Distillery map ref: 35 Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8SR t: e: [email protected] or April-October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm - tours throughout the day Last tour one hour before closing time November-March: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm - tours 10.30am, 12 noon, 2pm & 3.30pm Advanced bookings advised as tour sizes limited Admission charge 5 for adults includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Malt Whisky, as well as a taste of Talisker 10 yr old. Children 8-17 yrs Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not permitted to the production areas Tobermory Distillery map ref: 36 (Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd) Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NR t: Visitor Centre Easter-October: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Summer only Saturdays 10am-4pm ring to enquire November-Easter: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm Admission charge 3.50, children over 9yrs 1.50 Tomatin Distillery map ref: 37 (Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd) Tomatin, Inverness-shire IV13 7YT t: Visitor Centre All year: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm - tours start at 10.15am, for all other tours and availability please contact the Visitor Centre Easter-October: Saturday 10am-5pm DVD & taste only Sunday 12noon-4.30pm, DVD & taste only Admission charge for tours 3. Free tasting & viewing of production DVD Whisky presentation & tasting tours 30 per person, to be booked in advance

14 SPEYSIDE Speyside, a region that borders much of the length of the River Spey on the eastern side of the Highlands, is home to half of Scotland s Scotch Whisky distilleries which are drawn together around a system of rivers. The whiskies of this region are noted for their elegance and complexity. The flow of water over hills of granite and through moors of peat, add a refined smokiness to many of the malt whiskies and the slightly more sheltered nature of the terrain imparts a specific gentleness and delicacy to their character. Aberlour Distillery map ref: 2 (Chivas Brothers) High Street, Aberlour Banffshire AB38 9PJ t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] or 29 March-29 October: Monday-Sunday tours 10am & 2pm 1 November-16 December: Monday-Friday tours by appointment & shop open 9.30am-5pm. Advisable to book in advance Admission charge 10 includes tutored whisky tasting/nosing Purchase & hand fill own bottle of cask strength whisky The Balvenie Distillery map ref: 5 (William Grant & Sons Ltd) Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH t: Visitor Centre Open all year: Monday-Thursday tours at 10am & 2pm, Friday tour at 10am Bookings by appointment & limited to a max of 8 people per tour Admission charge 25 per person over 18 s only Benromach Distillery map ref: 7 (Gordon & MacPhail) Invererne Road, Forres Moray IV36 3EB t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] May-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 5pm June-August: Sundays 12noon-4pm October-Christmas, February-April: Monday- Friday 10am-4pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge 3.50 for over 18s with redemption in shop

15 Cardhu Distillery map ref: 12 Knockando, Moray AB38 7RY t: e: 5 April-30 June: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm 1 July-30 September: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12noon-4pm October-2 April: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm - tours 11am, 1pm & 2pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge 4 for adults which includes a 3 discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Cragganmore Distillery map ref: 14 Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AB t: e: cragganmore.distillery@diageo. com April-October: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge 4 for adults which includes a 3 discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky Premium tour 8, Connoisseurs tour 16 - booking essential. Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Glenfarclas Distillery map ref: 16 (J&G Grant) Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9BD t: Visitor Centre April-September: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm July-September: Saturday 10am-4pm October-March: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Last tour approx 90 mins before closing time Admission charge 3.50 Glenfiddich Distillery map ref: 17 (William Grant & Sons Ltd) Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH t: Visitor Centre Open all year: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 4.30pm Sunday 12noon-4.30pm Admission free Connoisseurs tour available, 20, booking advised, over 18 s only Glen Grant Distillery map ref: 20 (Glen Grant Distillery Co) Rothes, Morayshire AB38 7BS t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] Mid January-mid December: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm - last tour 4pm Sunday 12noon-5pm, last tour 4pm Admission charge 3.50 with redemption in shop includes distillery tour and visit to Major Grant s woodland garden

16 The Glenlivet Distillery map ref: 22 (Chivas Brothers) Glenlivet, Ballindalloch Banffshire AB37 9DB t: Visitor Centre e: or www. maltwhiskydistilleries.com 29 March-29 October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-4pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm Admission free The Macallan Distillery map ref: 30 (The Edrington Group) Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9RX t: Visitor Centre Easter-August: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm September-October: Monday-Friday 9.30am- 5pm November-Easter: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm July: No production, no distillery access, amended visits in operation Tours restricted to 10 persons, book in advance Admission 5 regular tour, 15 Nosing & Tasting tour Strathisla Distillery map ref: 34 (Chivas Brothers) Seafield Avenue, Keith Banffshire AB55 5BS t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] or www. maltwhiskydistilleries.com 29 March-29 October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-4pm Sunday 12noon-4pm 1 November-16 December: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, shop only no tours Admission charge 5

17 LOWLAND The Lowland whiskies are produced in the south of Scotland, identified on the map as the area south of an imaginary line between Dundee and Greenock. Lowland whiskies reflect the calm, lush countryside of the region and tend to be light, soft and mellow and gentle on the palate. Auchentoshan Distillery map ref: 4 (Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd) by Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 4SJ t: Visitor Centre e: Auchentoshan.distillery@ morrisonbowmore.com All Year: Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm Tours available every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm Admission charge 5 Conference & meeting facilities available at the distillery Glenkinchie Distillery map ref: 21 Pencaitland, Tranent East Lothian EH34 5ET t: e: [email protected] April-October: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12noon-4pm August: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm November: Monday-Sunday 10am-3pm December: Monday-Friday 12noon-3pm January-March: Monday-Friday 12noon-3pm Last tour one hour before closing Admission charge 5 for adults, children 8-17 yrs Children under 8 yrs are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Please note Most distilleries close around Christmas and New Year, so if you plan a visit in December or January it's probably best to phone first. For safety reasons distilleries may restrict access for young children. Opening times may alter, please telephone distillery to confirm. These distilleries report having facilities for disabled access, you may wish to check the full extent of the facilities.

18 VISITORS TO EDINBURGH The Scotch Whisky Experience 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile Edinburgh EH1 2NE c: (0131) All year: Daily 10am-5pm Extended hours in summer Whisky training school & tutored tastings Admission charge with redemption in shop ScotlandWhisky See the Country, Taste the Spirit Log on to for more information and help planning your visit to Scotland, the home of Scotch Whisky. The ScotlandWhisky initiative has created a network of whisky embassies bars, restaurants and hotels in great locations and with fantastic whisky knowledge and ranges. KEY TO DISTILLERIES 1 Aberfeldy Highland 20 Glen Grant Speyside 2 Aberlour Speyside 21 Glenkinchie Lowland 3 Ardbeg Islay 22 Glenlivet, The Speyside 4 Auchentoshan Lowland 23 Glenmorangie Highland 5 Balvenie, The Speyside 24 Glen Ord Highland 6 Ben Nevis Highland 25 Glenturret Highland 7 Benromach Speyside 26 Highland Park Highland 8 Blair Athol Highland 27 Kilchoman Islay 9 Bowmore Islay 28 Lagavulin Islay 10 Bunnahabhain Islay 29 Laphroaig Islay 11 Caol Ila Islay 30 Macallan, The Speyside 12 Cardhu Speyside 31 Oban Highland 13 Clynelish Highland 32 Pulteney Highland 14 Cragganmore Speyside 33 Royal Lochnagar Highland 15 Dalwhinnie Highland 34 Strathisla Speyside 16 Glenfarclas Speyside 35 Talisker Highland 17 Glenfiddich Speyside 36 Tobermory Highland 18 Glen Garioch Highland 37 Tomatin Highland 19 Glengoyne Highland