Visit Holyrood Distillery
Our Tours
Journey to whisky tour
See first hand how we make whisky at Holyrood with one of our guided tours. Discover how our distillery team utilises Edinburgh’s rich brewing history to explore new and innovative distilling methods. Includes 4 guided tastings ranging from new make spirit, aged new make, to fully matured whisky.
STILLS & STAVES
Short on time, or just want to see the main event? Our Stills & Staves experience is the perfect choice for those on a tight itinerary, or if you are simply looking to see Holyrood’s highlights.
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Get to know our production area by enjoying 15 minutes with one of our expert guides in our still room, followed by a 15 minute tutored tasting of 4 samples which perfectly capture the Holyrood spirit.Â
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Please note this experience does not include a full distillery tour – guests are welcome to continue their afternoon in our distillery bar and shop.
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£18pp
eh evenings
We’re throwing open our distillery doors every Thursday night, exclusively for Edinburgh residents. If you live in an EH postcode; book on one of our complimentary Thursday evening Distillery tours. You’ll then have exclusive access to our paid bar to enjoy local bands and cracking cocktails. Pizzas available to order from our neighbours at The High Dive.
These evenings are for Edinburgh residents only, as a thank you for sharing the city we call home.
Must be booked online in advance, subject to availability.
Free for Edinburgh Residents
Self Guided Tasting Flight - DAILY
Sit back and relax in our Distillery bar and enjoy a flight of the best in Scottish spirits. Choose either a range of independent Scotch whisky, or a selection of Edinburgh craft gin producers.
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£20pp
HEIGHT OF ARROWS GIN TASTING EXPERIENCe
Enjoy the full range of our award-winnng Height of Arrows gin range. You’ll have fun making and shaking your own cocktail before a guided tasting of two of our experimental expressions.
Savour your final sample back in the lounge in the form of a long drink to enjoy over informal chat and against the musical backdrop of our curated Height of Arrows playlist.
An Authentic Whisky Experience
FAQ's
We are a short 15-minute walk from the Royal Mile, located right next to Holyrood Park.
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The Lothian Buses Number 14 stops on Rankeillor Street a 2-minute walk to our front door and many other services stop nearby, please visit lothian buses for details.
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We don’t provide public parking, however blue badge holders/registered disabled vehicles can pick up and drop off in the courtyard area.
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We have several bike racks on site, allocated on a first come first serve basis.
All ages are welcome on the ‘Whisky and Gin Tour’ – under 5’s go free and children ages 5-17 are offered a discounted ticket. We also have baby changing facilities on site if it is required.
All other experiences are adult (18+) only.Â
The samples on our tour are complimentary therefore the price reflects the experience only. If you wish, you can take your samples to enjoy later or we’ll provide a non-alcoholic alternative.
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