Holyrood Distillery
19 minute walk from Edinburgh station · Edinburgh and South East
Holyrood Distillery is an Edinburgh-based producer of Scotch whisky and gin. Located in a historic building that once served as an engine shed, it opened in 2019 as the city’s first new distillery in nearly one hundred years.
This award-winning site is notable for its experimental approach, using heirloom barley and international yeasts to create unique spirits. Visitors can explore the home of the 2025 "Distiller of the Year," which produces innovative single malts and the Height of Arrows gin, a brand inspired by the silhouette of Arthur’s Seat.
Public tours allow guests to learn about the company’s history and products. You can discover how the distillery creates its "founding series" of whiskies and see the unique bottles designed to reflect local heritage. It is a welcoming destination for those interested in modern Scotch production.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Distillery
- Good for
- Gin & spirits, Industrial heritage, Whisky
- Characteristics
- Nationally significant
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Facilities
- Guided tours available
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Edinburgh station — 19 min walk, 1.5 km
- Haymarket station — 36 min walk, 3.0 km
Other places near Edinburgh
- Stockbridge and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — 1 min walk from the station
- Calton Hill, Edinburgh — 2 min walk from the station
- New Town, Edinburgh — 2 min walk from the station
- Dunbar's Close Garden — 9 min walk from the station
- Mansfield Traquair Centre — 11 min walk from the station
- Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park, Edinburgh — 15 min walk from the station