Experiences in Edinburgh
Distillery tours, gin tastings and brewery visits in Edinburgh, Leith and the Lothians — plus easy day trips from the city.
Distilleries
6
Tours
26
Region
The Lothians
Best for
City & day trips
Why Edinburgh is a drinks city
Edinburgh is one of the best bases in Scotland for distillery and brewery experiences. In the city you can walk between whisky bars, gin distilleries and independent breweries, then use the capital as a launch point for Lowland malts and day trips into Speyside or the Highlands.
Holyrood Distillery sits beneath Arthur's Seat, making single malt and gin in a former railway building. Leith has become a serious drinks quarter, with distilling, blending and tasting rooms a short hop from the Royal Mile. Edinburgh Gin and other city gin makers show how botanicals, local grain and bartending culture sit alongside classic Scotch.
The surrounding Lothians are Lowland whisky country: lighter, often triple-distilled styles that are easy to visit without a long drive. From Edinburgh you can also join tour-operator trips that collect in the city and take you out to working distilleries further north.
In the city
Holyrood, Leith and Edinburgh Gin put stills, tastings and cocktail bars within a tram or taxi ride of the Old Town.
Lowland whisky
Nearby malts tend to be lighter and approachable — a good introduction before you head to Speyside or Islay.
Easy day trips
Operators collect in Edinburgh for Highland and Speyside tours if you want the countryside without hiring a car.
Find a visit
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Born in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is distilled in the heart of Scotland’s capital city.
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Greek Wine Collective
Authentic Greek wine experiences in Edinburgh, led by founder and sommelier Valentina Mikrouli. Tastings cover indigenous varieties from ind...
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Holyrood Distillery
Nothing less than to be amongst the finest spirit makers in the world.
Edinburgh and the Lothians
NB Distillery
North Berwick distillery with gin experiences and tastings.
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Summerhall Distillery
From a pipe dream around a kitchen table to a global brand.
Edinburgh and the Lothians
The Scotch Whisky Experience
A range of Whisky tour experiences, available in 20 languages including BSL & ASL – see our website for more information. Home to Amber Rest...
A Modern Introduction to Greek Wine
A relaxed 90-minute guided tasting of four award-winning Greek wines, with Greek meze pairings. White, rosé and red from indigenous varieties, told through the...
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£45
per person
Dewar's Whisky Blending Experience
Learn the art of the Master Blender, create your own style and take a 100ml bottle of your own blend away. WHAT’S INCLUDED: 30 minute sensory session on the art...
Prices from
£55
per person
Dewar's Whisky Explorer Experience
This immersive journey takes you from the origins of Dewar’s Whisky to a guided exploration of our Aberfeldy Distillery, culminating in a premium, sensory whisk...
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£60
per person
Edinburgh Gin Aroma Alchemy: Gin Tasting Masterclass
Winners of Scotland's Gin Distillery of the Year & Scotland's Gin Tourist Destination of the Year. Delve into the complexity of botanicals and uncover the secre...
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£65
per person
Edinburgh Gin Decadent Duo: Gin & Chocolate Pairing
Winners of Scotland's Gin Distillery of the Year & Scotland's Gin Tourist Destination of the Year. Explore the realm of flavour pairings with our Decadent Duo:...
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£35
per person
Edinburgh Gin Mix & Muddle Cocktail Class
Winners of Scotland's Gin Distillery of the Year & Scotland's Gin Tourist Destination of the Year. Step into the world of gin and cocktails, where every moment...
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£50
per person
Edinburgh Gin Sip & Savour: Gin Meets Mellis Cheese
Winners of Scotland's Gin Distillery of the Year & Scotland's Gin Tourist Destination of the Year. Your journey begins with a classic Edinburgh Gin and an immer...
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£68.25
per person
Edinburgh Gin The Classic Tour & Tasting
Winners of Scotland's Gin Distillery of the Year & Scotland's Gin Tourist Destination of the Year. Step into the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the home of E...
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£28
per person
Edinburgh Gin- Gin Making Experience
Winners of Scotland's Gin Distillery of the Year & Scotland's Gin Tourist Destination of the Year. Journey to the heart of gin-making by crafting your own bespo...
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£120
per person
Holyrood : BEHIND THE CASK: WHISKY TASTING EXPERIENCE
Intimate, conversational and tasting focused - a truly special whisky experience. Taste our very finest expressions - including a Distillery exclusive which can...
Prices from
£45
per person
HOLYROOD DISTILLERY TOUR
Our signature guided tour will take you through our gin and whisky production spaces, explaining the processes behind making our award winning Height of Arrows...
Prices from
£15
per person
HOLYROOD HIGHLIGHTS - WHISKY
Short on time, or just want to see the main event? Our Holyrood Highlights experience is the perfect choice for those who have been to a few distilleries before...
Prices from
£15
per person
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