Glenkinchie Distillery |
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Glenkinchie distillery, like so many others, was founded by farmers and is situated in a quiet hollow, surrounded by the fields which supply the barley for malting on site. Being so close to Auld Reekie, as Edinburgh is sometimes known, there are tens of thousands of visitors looking round every year. Set in rolling countryside perfect for growing barley, but a mere 15 miles from Edinburgh, Glenkinchie distillery was well placed to survive when recession closed many Lowland distilleries.
Distilling at Glenkinchie started in 1837, the distillery was reconstructed in the 1890s as a model Victorian operation, complete with houses for workers. A bowling green, which survives to the present day, was added in 1920.
Come and visit the distillery and see our exhibition, have a guided tour and then complete your experience with a taste of Glenkinchie 12 year old single Malt Whisky back at the bar.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
January - March:Monday - Friday 12noon - 3.00pm. April - July: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12noon - 4.00pm. August: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 12noon - 5.00pm. September - October Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 12noon - 4.00pm. November: Monday - Sunday 12noon - 3.00pm. December:Monday - Sunday 12noon - 3.00pm. Closed: 22nd Dec 2011 to 4th January 2012. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Glenkinchie Distillery Tour & Taste: £6.00Flavour of Scotland Tour: £10.00 Concession £4.00; Children (8-18years) £3.00. |
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Directions
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| Please see the Distillery website (link above). |
| Show map of Glenkinchie Distillery... |
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Glenkinchie Distillery Postcode for SatNav: EH34 5ET |
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Nearby Attractions
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Crichton Castle
(5 Miles)*
Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range. |
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Lennoxlove House
(5 Miles)*
Lennoxlove, dating from the 14th century is the home of the Duke of Hamilton, Scotland's premier Duke. |
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Seton Collegiate Church
(6 Miles)*
The transepts and steeple of this lovely building were built by the widow of the Lord Seton, who was killed at Flodden in 1513. |
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