Holyrood Distillery: Journey to Whisky Tour

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery

Available to 2 September 2025

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Book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best whisky tours in Edinburgh

Enjoy a wee dram in one of Scotland's newest distilleries, located in the heart of Edinburgh. Since 1925, malt distilleries had become a thing of the past - until Holyrood came along!

About your Journey to Whisky Tour:

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Age Restriction: 18+ only
  • Please note: Children are not permitted on this tour, but are welcome on the Holyrood Distillery Tour

Experience a great whisky tour at Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery

Visit Edinburgh and experience one of the best whisky-tasting tours at the modern Holyrood Distillery:

  • Experience an intermediate, in-depth and detailed tour, ideal for whisky enthuasiasts!
  • Conversational and tasting-led with a knowledgeable, expert guide
  • Journey through the detailed processes of Holyrood's single malt whisky production
  • Learn how the team push the boundaries of what it means to be a modern whisky producer
  • Hear about the experimental approach to flavours - with samples throughout!
  • Be introduced to whisky through the first single malt distillery for over a hundred years!
  • Find out how Edinburgh's remarkable brewing heritage has helped shape the whisky-making vision
  • Explore exciting flavours from specialty malts, alternative yeasts and experimental cask maturation!
  • PLUS: 4 free spirit samples throughout your tour!

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets now for one of the best scotch whisky tours in Edinburgh

Holyrood Distillery,
19 St Leonard's Ln,
Edinburgh EH8 9SH
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How to find us

Address: Holyrood Distillery, 19 St Leonards Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH

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By Car:

  • Sat Nav: EH8 9SH
  • Parking: NCP Car Park, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 9UL

By Public Transport:

  • The Royal Mile: 15 minute walk away
  • Bus #14: Stops on Rankeillor Street, 2 minute walk away
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking on-site

Yes, the Holyrood Distillery is completely wheelchair accessible and can accommodate for multiple accessibility requests. 

All ages are welcome to go on the Holyrood Distillery Tour!

  • Under 5's go free
  • Children aged 5-17 are offered a discounted ticket
  • There are baby changing facilities on site
  • All other tours and experiences are 18+

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