This is a good introduction for the novice to Scottish Whisky. The cheapest "Silver Tour" option lasts for about an hour and includes:
This is a recommended attraction for a rainy day in Edinburgh and the restaurant is reasonably priced. After the tour, you can linger in the bar and sample more whiskies, or you can indulge yourself with a purchase in the well stocked whisky shop, but we would warn you that the whisky here is usually more expensive than you'll pay if buying the same bottle in the supermarkets.
If you want to visit an actual distillery within the Edinburgh area, you should look at our information Glenkinchie Distillery.
By the way, if you like the music that they play on the video at Stage 3, it’s “North” from Paul Mounsey’s “NahooToo" CD.
Address: |
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE. 0131 220 0441 |
Operated by: |
Independent |
Opening Hours: |
April to May, Open everyday from 10 am to 6 pm June: 10 am to 7:30 pm July: 10 am to 8:20 pm August: weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm, weekends from 10 am to 5:40 pm September to March 10 am to 5 pm Closed on Christmas Day |
Admission: |
For 50 minute ("Silver Tour") - Adults 18+ £17, Concession £15, Children (6-17yrs) £8, Family (2+2) £42, (under 6's free) |
Parking: |
No |
Languages: |
English Guides, Audio Guides in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch |
Accessibility: |
Full Wheelchair access throughout the centre, but "whisky barrel" ride is not suitable. |
Toilets: |
Yes |
Shop: |
Yes |
Cafe/Restaurant: |
There is a whisky tasting bar and The Amber Restaurant |