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The Scotch Whisky Experience

Whisky in Edinburgh, Edinburgh & the Lothians

Is it worth visiting?

Suits beginners wanting an overview of Scotch in central Edinburgh. The £25 Silver Tour includes one whisky. The £39.75 Gold Tour gives better value if you want to compare five whiskies. Skip it if your priority is seeing a working distillery.

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Tours and prices

  • The Silver Tour

    Guided introduction to Scotch whisky, a whisky tasting and access to the whisky collection.

    £2550 minutes

  • The Gold Tour

    The Silver Tour plus four regional single malts, making five whiskies in total.

    £39.7575 minutes
Book on the official website

Checked against the official website in September 2026. Confirm before booking.

Why visit

  • A Royal Mile whisky attraction, not a working distillery
  • The Silver Tour includes the Scotch whisky collection
  • The Gold Tour compares four additional regional single malts
  • Tour interpretation is available in 21 languages; the Gold tasting is in English

Before you go

  • There is no working whisky production to see
  • The Gold Tour is for ages 18 and over
  • Bring physical photographic ID for age checks
  • The Gold tasting commentary is in English

Planning the visit

Booking
Book on the attraction's own ticket site. Advance booking is recommended. Tickets can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the visit.
Opening
Tours run daily from 10:00; the published last tour is at 19:00. Check the calendar for your date.
Getting there
At 354 Castlehill on the Royal Mile, beside Edinburgh Castle. Waverley station is 0.6 miles away.
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley (0.6 miles)
Parking
The official directions list Castle Terrace car park, 0.4 miles from the entrance.

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