Distillery region, Scotland
Distilleries in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Edinburgh and Leith have a group of gin and whisky distilleries within a short distance of the city centre, several of them built with visitor areas from the start. Established gin producers such as Edinburgh Gin and Pickering's sit alongside newer single-malt distilleries at Holyrood and the Port of Leith.
- Several gin and whisky distilleries within walking or short bus distance of each other
- Two distilleries in Leith: the Port of Leith whisky distillery and Lind & Lime gin
- Gin-making experiences at Edinburgh Gin
- Easy to combine two or three distillery visits in one day
Map of Edinburgh distilleries
Distilleries to know
Edinburgh Gin
At The Arches, East Market Street. Classic tours and gin-making experiences; the Classic tour is 18+ and must be booked.
Edinburgh. Gin, tours, gin school.
Official websiteHolyrood Distillery
City-centre distillery near the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh. Whisky, Gin, tours.
Official websitePickering's Gin
Distillery at Summerhall. Experiences are the Gin Jolly tour, cocktail sessions and food and drink pairings.
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Official websitePort of Leith Distillery
Whisky distillery in a multi-storey building on the Leith waterfront.
Leith. Whisky, tours.
Official websiteLind & Lime Gin
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Official website
Tour and opening details change; confirm with each distillery before you travel.
Visit guides for Edinburgh
| Distillery | Region | Spirit | Entry tour | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Distillery | Edinburgh & the Lothians, whisky and gin | Whisky, Gin | £25 | 1 hour |
| Glenkinchie Distillery | Edinburgh & the Lothians, whisky | Whisky | £21 | 1.5 hours |
| The Port of Leith Distillery | Edinburgh & the Lothians, whisky | Whisky | £30 | 90 minutes |
| The Scotch Whisky Experience | Edinburgh & the Lothians, whisky | Whisky | £25 | 50 minutes |
| Edinburgh Gin | Edinburgh, gin | Gin | See booking page | About 75 min |
| Johnnie Walker Princes Street | Edinburgh, whisky | Whisky | £25 | 90 min |
Planning a visit
Several Edinburgh gin and whisky distilleries run regular tours and tastings, so two or three visits fit into one day. Leith has two distilleries within walking distance of each other. Edinburgh Gin runs gin-making experiences as well as its Classic tour; Pickering's runs tours, cocktail sessions and food pairings. Book ahead: Edinburgh Gin's Classic tour is 18+ and needs advance booking.
For distilleries outside the city, see our comparison of whisky tours from Edinburgh.
Gin schools and make-your-own-gin sessions: Edinburgh Gin (Edinburgh).
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