Holyrood Distillery Tours - Edinburgh

Spend Christmas at Holyrood Distillery!

PLUS: Save up to 5% with promo code DAYSOUT!

Book now

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best 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!

There's so many things to do and see in Holyrood Distillery

Reflecting the energy and diversity of present-day Scotland, Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery invites you on a multitude of tours:

  • Charmed Circle Walking TourLearn about the city's brewing and distilling heritage as you discover the forgotten breweries of Edinburgh's Southside and hear stories about the infamous 'Charmed Circle'.
  • Holyrood Distillery TourThe ideal introduction, this signature guided tour will give you behind-the-scenes sights and secrets behind the award-winning Height of Arrows gin!
  • Journey to Whisky TourIn-depth, intermediate and ideal for whisky enthusiasts! This tasting-led tour takes you through the detailed processes of single malt whisky production. 
  • Stills & Staves ToursEnjoy 15 minutes with an expert guide in the still room, followed by a 15 minute tasting session - perfect for those on a tight schedule.
  • Self-guided Tasting FlightIf you're just looking to wet your whistle, sit back and relax with a tasting flight of 4 spirits - from award-winning gins and whiskies!
  • EH EveningsFree for anyone with an EH postcode, receive a fully-guided complimentary tour of the distillery with exclusive access to the paid bar whilst you enjoy drinks, live music and food.
  • Holyrood Gin Tasting ExperienceGo behind-the-scenes and get-to-know the award-winning gin range and production journey - with gin chocolate truffles!
  • Behind the Cask: Whisky Tasting ExperienceIntimate, conversational and tasting-focused, taste the finest expressions of whisky, including a Distillery exclusive that can't be found anywhere else in the world. 

Holyrood Distillery distils the entire whisky-making process down into a straightforward concept: flavour, flavour, flavour.

Discover the secrets and sample some of the finest, fieriest creations for yourself with a guided tour and whisky-tasting in central Edinburgh - it would be Holy-rude not to!

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets today and experience one of the best whisky and gin tours in Edinburgh!

Holyrood Distillery Tour - Holyrood Distillery

Book Holyrood Distillery Tours for a signature guided whisky and gin tour in the heart of Edinburgh - suitable for all ages!

Available to 7 June 2025

Journey to Whisky Tour - Holyrood Distillery

Book Holyrood Distillery tour tickets! One of the best whisky tours in Edinburgh including tastings, perfect for an adults-only day out in Edinburgh!

Available to 7 June 2025

Stills & Staves Tour - Holyrood Distillery

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets and enjoy 30 minutes of whisky-making, gin-making fun! Explore and discover the distillery with an experienced guide!

Available to 5 June 2025

Self-Guided Tasting Flight - Holyrood Distillery

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets! One of the best self-guided whisky and gin tours in Edinburgh, a great indoor activity for adults only!

Available to 7 June 2025

Gin Tasting Experience - Holyrood Distillery

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best gin-tasting experience tours in Edinburgh and make your own cocktail from award-winning spirits!

Available to 7 June 2025

Behind The Cask Whisky Tasting - Holyrood Distillery

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best scotch whisky experiences in Edinburgh, with an exclusive free gift included!

Available to 7 June 2025
Get up to 5% off

Cocktail-Making Masterclass - Holyrood Distillery

Spend Christmas in Edinburgh this year and enjoy creating Christmas cocktails at the Festive Cocktail-Making Masterclass! Suitable for ages 18+

Available to 12 December 2024
Get up to 5% off

Whisky & Cheese Tasting - Holyrood Distillery

Spend Christmas in Edinburgh and get festive with the Whisky & Cheese Tasting experience! Suitable for ages 18+

Available from 4 December 2024 to 19 December 2024
19 St Leonard's Ln,
Edinburgh EH8 9SH
Show on Google Maps

How to find us

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

What3Words: lung.soaks.guilty

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+

You might also like

Save up to 2%

The Palace of Holyroodhouse

Book yourself tickets to the King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Explore the stories and tastes behind the world's largest collection of scotch whisky when you take a tour of Edinburgh's Scotch Whisky Experience

Get up to 5% off

Harry Potter Guided Tour

Tours et Détours d'Edimbourg

Get ready to discover the origins of the magical world of Harry Potter

Available to 7 June 2025
Save up to 5%

A Wee Pedal - Edinburgh Bicycle Tours

Book A Wee Pedal tickets! Sightseeing in Edinburgh has never been so exciting! Led by a local guide, take one of the best bike tours in Scotland

The Edinburgh Dungeon

Exclusive 20% off Edinburgh Dungeon tickets! Enjoy a great day out for the whole family in one of Edinburgh's most popular tourist attractions.

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo, a gateway to the natural world where people can experience nature and learn about exotic wildlife!

Save up to 5%

The Hairy Coo

Save 5% with promo DAYSOUT & enjoy a range of day tours filled with the culture, history, & beauty of Loch Lomond's surroundings

Save up to 5%

Harry Potter Hogwarts - Jacobite Steam Train

Book Jacobite Steam Train tickets and experience the Hogwarts Express journey across the Scottish Highlands, made famous by Harry Potter!

Edinburgh Playhouse

The biggest theatre of its kind in the UK, the Playhouse has set the stage for countless hit shows

City Of Edinburgh