Loch Lomond & Stirling · Distillery visit
Glengoyne Distillery
WhiskyTours & tastings
The easiest serious whisky experience to reach in Scotland — an hourly bus from Glasgow to a gorgeous glen, with a sweet sherried malt and an optional chocolate pairing. A half-day that competes with any Speyside trip, no car needed.
At a glance
- Spirit
- Whisky
- Where
- Dumgoyne, Loch Lomond & Stirling
- Tours
- Yes — guided tours & tastings
- Booking
- Book at glengoyne.com (also bookable on Viator and GetYourGuide); book 4+ weeks ahead for weekends.
- Getting there
- Dumgoyne, 14 miles north of Glasgow — the 10X/10XA bus from Glasgow Buchanan Street stops directly outside (hourly); 30 min by car.
- Best time
- Mar–Nov daily 10:00–17:00; Dec–Feb daily 10:00–16:00 (closed over Christmas).
Why visit
- The most accessible major Scottish distillery — 14 miles from Glasgow with an hourly bus to the door
- A beautiful glen-and-waterfall setting on the Highland boundary
- Slow, unpeated, sherried style — distilled at a third of the usual rate
- Ranked #7 on the 2025 popularity index
Worth knowing
- 18+ only — no family tours
- Sherry-forward, unpeated style is very different from Islay; manage expectations
Tours & experiences
- Classic Tour~75 min · from £25
Guided tour plus two drams.
- Collection Tour + Chocolate~90 min · from £38
Tour, three whiskies and a chocolate pairing.
Tour details and prices change seasonally — confirm with the distillery before you travel.
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