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Glasgow Gin Distilleries

Glasgow is a thriving city in Scotland, famous for several unique things, like being the world’s friendliest city, their delicious whisky, and stunning architecture. Whether for a day or a week, visitors planning to spend their vacation in Glasgow will be inundated with things to do – especially if you’re a fan of traditional Scottish whiskies and gins.

Gin, especially, is a popular drink you can savour in Glasgow, with plenty of fantastic gin distilleries that imbue the taste of Scotland into their bottles. If you’ve been to other gin distilleries throughout Scotland, like Summerhall Distillery in Edinburgh (famous for their Pickering’s gin), and want similar gin tastings during your visit to Glasgow, you’ve come to the right place.

Do you want to know which Glasgow gin distillery you should add to your to-do for a tasting? Here are the best Scottish gin distilleries you can find in Glasgow. Let’s jump right into it!

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The Glasgow Distillery Co.

One of the most famous distilleries in Glasgow is the Glasgow Distillery Company, which meticulously produces the famed Makar Glasgow Gin within this massive copper stills. Established in 2012, The Glasgow Distillery Company has consistently claimed the title of Glasgow’s Distillery. The distillery is an independent and freestanding distillery next to the River Clyde run by passionate distillers who want nothing more than to create the best spirits Scotland offers.

You only have to sample their Makar Gin, a juniper-led handcrafted gin, to know this distillery isn’t playing around. Their signature Makar Gin range comes in various flavours for the discerning gin drinker, including Makar Oak Aged Gin, Makar Old Tom Gin, Makar Mulberry Aged Gin, and even Makar Cherry Gin! They mix excellently with ginger ale, ginger beer, and tonic.

With the amount on offer at The Glasgow Distillery Co., you quickly get overwhelmed about what you should prioritise to maximise your experience. Unfortunately, the distillery doesn’t offer tours throughout their facilities or tastings, so we recommend you chat with the friendly staff here about which of their exquisite gins you should be trying.

Illicit Spirits

Out of all the distilleries in Glasgow, Illicit Spirits is the punk rock cousin you never had. Based in a re-purposed railway arch that once served Glasgow’s Central Station, Illicit Spirits brings strappy and bold energy to the art of distilling spirits.

Illicit Spirits boasts a unique DIY energy in the distilling process and has a range of delicious spirits, including rum and gin! Choose between classics like London Dry and unique gin from the creative and sometimes crazy minds like New Tom Gin and the Blacklist Smoked Gin. Illicit Spirits offers a gin you can taste, unlike any other you can find in Glasgow, with an excellent story.

If you want to avoid trying the gin straight, Illicity Spirits also serves them as your favourite cocktail! And if you need help deciding which gin you should try, you can always taste them all with the distillery’s gin-tasting pack.

Shoogle Spirits

A humble family-run distiller in the heart of Glasgow, Shoogle Spirits offers gin lovers a stiff drink and a good story – all you could ever ask for when looking for a gin. This small-batch distillery produces some of the most transparent and delicious you can find in the city, all thanks to the dedication of its family team.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer a Scottish Dry Gin or hints of raspberry and cardamon botanicals; you can find them all here. And while you won’t be able to book to see the distillery itself, Shoogle Spirits offers gin-tasting experiences at its speakeasy, Forty-Six. So, if you want to try the gin from a hidden gem of a distillery while looking around Glasgow, Shoogle Spirits comes highly recommended.

Crossbill Distilling Ltd

Founded in 2012, Crossbill Distilling Ltd is a distillery that can claim its gins to be 100% Scottish. How is that possible? Crossbill Gin famously uses 100% Scottish botanicals in its gin, so every sip from their unique stock gets its taste from flavours in Scotland for centuries.

Sourcing their ingredients from the Highlands, you genuinely get inexperience unlike any other when you try Crossbill’s exquisite gin. Flavours of juniper berries, rosehips, and much more dance across the palate with each sip. And what better way to try a gin from Crossbill Distilling than with a gin school experience?

Crossbill is open to the public and offers incredible gin school tastings where you can not only try the fantastic gin but learn about the intricate process this small batch distillery goes through to get it in your hands. Gin distilling is an art form; visiting Crossbill will assure you of that.

Hazell & Hazell

Let’s head out of the city and slightly north to the fantastic Hazell & Hazell gin distillery. Primarily gin makers, Hazell & Hazell is an award-winning distillery with a tremendous story. This microbrewery was founded in 2014 by a man who wanted to make his dream of distilling gin into a reality.

Their distinctive Bardowie Loch gin comes in various flavours, from the classic London Dry Gin to the zesty and pink gins that grant a bit more botanical flavour. If you need help deciding which one you’d love to take home with you, we recommend picking up the distillery’s gin-tasting evening kit – which has the three signature gins that Hazell & Hazell offers.

Hazell & Hazell is a beautiful tale of dreams coming true if you set your mind to it, so if you plan to travel north of Glasgow to Bardowie, then check out these licensed distillers.

Campbell Meyer & Co Ltd

East Kilbride sits just south of Glasgow and is a quaint and homely town that offers plenty of parks if you want to enjoy the rare day of Scottish summer during your visit. East Kilbride also has more for gin lovers than meets the eye in the form of the Campbell Meyer & Co.

Home to 3 generations of blending, bottling, and manufacturing, Campbell Meyer & Co. creates world-renowned, award-winning spirits for local consumption and exporting. Not only can you try this distillery’s excellent gin, but they produce whisky too! While Campbell Meyer & Co. has yet to open to tastings and distillery tours, tasting their gin is an absolute must.

Where can you find their gin if their distillery isn’t open to the public? Just about everywhere, to be honest! Peel Park London Dry Gin is distilled by Campbell Meyer & Co. and is readily available in many liquor stores across Glasgow. There’s also Peel Park vodka and Peel Park whisky if you want to try something different.

The Garden Shed

Established in 2017, the Garden Shed is a local and independent distillery that aims to create the best spirits in both ethical and environmentally friendly ways. The Garden Shed arose when a group of friends were discussing their visit to a local distillery and, after a few drinks, decided that they loved the idea of making their own in the garden shed.

Since that inception, The Garden Shed has been making delicious and clean gin for over 5 years! The Garden Shed’s gin boasts flavours like their classic, clear gin and bramble peach, an excellent and sweet gin to pair with a tonic or mixer. With notes of bramble (blackberries), peach, and lavender, you won’t be able to get enough of this botanist gin.

As well as being an independent gin producer, The Garden Shed partners with charities to reclaim nature and support the natural environment from which they source their botanicals – it’s only fair, after all.

MacLeans Gin

Born from the dream of an engineer and junior doctor, MacLeans Gin is a tale of entrepreneurship and excitement, resulting in a beautiful gin you can try when you visit Strathaven and Glasgow. Starting as an experiment out of a love of gin distilling, MacLeans now boasts several fabulous gins that will complement any night out.

Their Signature flavours are the Summer Citrus, Floral, and Winter Special gins, each offering a unique and enticing flavour profile using botanicals worldwide! We’re talking ginger, fennel pollen, orange peel blossom, and fresh cinnamon dancing across your tongue as you savour the rich and bold tastes of MacLeans. That’s not even the end of it! This fantastic distillery produces even more fantastic gins that we recommend you try while visiting Glasgow.

However, Maclean’s most famous gin is the Something Blue Wedding Gin. It has won numerous awards and, while initially only offered for a limited time, is now back to stay. If you plan on doing your Glasgow gin tasting, this excellent gin with notes of lavender, sugared berries, and marzipan needs to be there.

Ellis Gin is hard not to love, and you can tell the gin produced at this distillery in Glasgow is lovingly made and handcrafted to perfection. While you won’t find a distillery tour or tasting on-site, Ellis Gin is available just about anywhere you look, from Amazon to many hotels and bars throughout Scotland.

Their gin selection covers many of Scotland’s favourite flavours, including brambles, zesty, butterfly pea, and lemon. And if you’re dying to taste their collection, you can always opt for one of their virtual events. Here’s how it works: you’re shipped the gins and complements (chocolate, savoury snacks, and spice packs) and hop onto a virtual call with one of Ellis Gin’s practised gin tasters.

You can discover the full range of inspired tastes when you book a virtual tasting through Ellis Gin, creating the best gin experience you can receive from your home.

If you want to look at what the young gin distilling scene is creating, you only have to look at Purist Gin – created by a 21-year-old passionate distiller during the height of the lockdown! Purist Gin is instantly recognisable thanks to its unique design, luminescent jellyfish, floral patterns, and detailed drawings of iconic Glasgow attractions.

Once the bottle has gone from the shelves to your home, you can expect a great range of bold flavours from a surprisingly smooth gin. Their classic London Dry offers a delectably smooth gin that can be sipped on the rocks. Still, they have many other batches and distillery collaborations that let you taste the UK gin distillery scene. So, from their Edinburgh batch to their crossover with Lilly Bakes Cakes, Purist Gin is one distillery you need to watch.

You can find Purist Gin at several stockists throughout Glasgow and Scotland, including Taphouse Bar & Kitchen, Wee Paree, and many more.

Blendworks Gin School by Eden Mill

Eden Mill in St Andrews is a fantastic way to experience your first gin tasting, and the Gin School offers an expansive collection of gins, including cask-aged gins, classic gins, fruity gins, and botanical gins.

But if you want to indulge in a curated experience filled with informative and insightful gin knowledge, then the Blendworks Gin School tasting experience is what you’re looking for. As of the time of writing this article, Blendworks Gin School is currently closed since they’re building their new location in St Andrews, but by early 2024, you’ll be able to book and partake in the tastings offered by Eden Mill, so don’t worry!

In the meantime, if you can’t help but try their sampling of gins, you can always purchase their gin box variety pack, which includes the very best that this refined gin school experience cultivates.

The Wee Farm Distillery

The Wee Farm Distillery sits slightly out of the way from Glasgow city centre, near the town of Forth and has a highly charming atmosphere. As you arrive at this wee distillery, you’ll see cows, horses, and plenty more farm critters wistfully watching as you park near the distillery.

This hidden farm gem offers more than meets the eye for gin tasting and offers extraordinary experiences where you can try their exquisite gins or play with some adorable baby lambs. Their signature Drover’s gin is farmers’ strength and has a crisp taste that represents the work farmers put into producing Scotland’s world-class food and drink.

The Wee Farm Distillery is a family-run distillery with a lot of heart, and there’s no doubt your visit here will be filled with laughs, great gin, and friendly faces.

Other Gin Distilleries in Scotland

• Aberdeen Gin Distilleries
• Edinburgh Gin Distilleries
• Highland Gin Distilleries
• Isle of Islay Gin Distilleries
• Isle of Orkney Gin Distilleries
• Perthshire Gin Distilleries
• Shetland Gin Distilleries

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6 of Scotland's best gin distillery tours

Scotland's fastest growing spirit is rightly beginning to get some limelight, here are some of the best places to find out how this excellent drink is made..

Strathearn Distillery

(Bachilton Farm Steading, Methven, Perth PH1 3QX) 

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Strathearn Distillery offer a range of great tours and is rightly placed as one of the best gin tours in Scotland. The small distillery is situated close to both Glasgow and Edinburgh and so is perfectly accessible for any gin tourists.

The distillery, which is run by Tony Reeman-Clark, offers four different gins, each with their own unique tastes and profiles.

Their tasting tour gives you the chance to take in a full show round of the distillery, warts and all, whilst enjoying a gin and tonic, followed by an extensive tasting of approximately eight spirits, including gin, new make malt spirit (the distillery also makes whisky) and other projects they may be working on at the time.

The four hour gin lover day tour covers all things gin, the experience begins with a gin and tonic and a full tour of the distillery and bond, giving you an insight into distilling at Scotland’s smallest distillery.

The tasting then starts with six tonics, each one offering different flavour and mixing profiles, followed by six gins from craft distillers.

Guest are then asked to experiment and attempt to combine these two magical ingredients into the perfect gin and tonic for their palette.

The tour then takes visitors through the history of gin and of tonic before moving onto their own handcrafted gins, the fun then begins as guest are given a bottle of Strathearn base gin and allowed to infuse their own “signature gin” with whichever botanicals take their fancy.

Finally the tour moves onto an interactive cocktail experience, where you will be shown how to make some classic cocktails with a Strathearn twist.

Distillery Tasting Tour -  The basic tour of the distillery, a gin and tonic and eight spirits. Price: £25 per person.

Gin Lovers Experience -  Generally lasting about 4 hours and involving Gin and Tonics, creating your own gin and gin cocktails. Price:  £95 per person.

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(Main St, Guardbridge, St Andrews KY16 0UU)

Eden Mill is located just a couple of miles west of the famous home of golf, and is considered to be one of Scotland’s most unique distilleries in that it is also a brewery.

Currently one of Scotland's most prolific gin producers, the distillery has released a wide range of gins including their intriguing Hop gin, the punchy Oak gin and the sweet tasting Love gin, Eden Mill's tour is rated as the best thing to do in St Andrews (and that's despite having some very tough competition).

The have a number of tours, reflecting their myriad products but the Gin Experience tour focuses on their production of the spirit and discusses the history of the site too.

The experience covers distillation techniques and the local source of their botanicals, before guests are given a tour of the distillery providing full access and a behind the scenes view.

To conclude the tour there is a gin tasting session.

The Gin experience - one hour long and includes a gin and tonic and a gin tasting.  Price: £10 per person

Edinburgh Gin

(1a, Rutland St, Edinburgh EH1 2AD)

Hidden away in Auld Reekie is one of two great distilleries in the city, one of which, Edinburgh Gin distillery, has recently been snapped up by Ian Macleod Distillers due to their successful creation of a range of great gins.

The visitor centre at Rutland Place offers three great tours including a basic tour, a tasting tour and a distilling tour.

The Gin Discovery tour is a basic distillery tour that teaches you the story behind Edinburgh Gin as well as allowing you to see their distillation techniques. You also get a free sample or a miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin to take home.

The Gin Connoisseur tour is a distillery tour that includes a fun tutored tasting with Edinburgh's Gin and their gin liqueurs, as well as a 20cl bottle of gin for you to take away.

The Gin Making Experience is a distilling experience that allows you to learn about EG's distillation techniques before creating your very own gin complete with personalised label.

The Gin Discovery tour - distillery tour and sample gin. Price: £10 pp

The Gin Connoisseur tour - distillery tour and tutored tasting.  Price: £25 pp

The Gin Making Experience - distillery tour, tasting and custom gin making.  Price: £75 pp

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Pickering's gin.

(Summerhall Distillery, Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL)

Edinburgh's other distillery is based at Summerhall and part of the site of an old animal hospital, the courtyard of which, hosts the annual Scottish Juniper Festival in the summer which celebrates all things gin.

Pickering's secret weapon is a 60 year-old original Bombay recipe that uses no less than nine botanicals in each batch - juniper, coriander, cardamom, angelica (cinnamon in the 1947 gin), fennel, anise, lemon, lime and cloves - and is produced using  Gert and Emily (Pickering's stills).

Their gin comes in three core bottlings - navy-strength, original and the 1947 - as well as the occasional limited edition.

At first glance Pickering's tour offerings seem quite slim but when you look a little closer you'll see that not only do they offer one of the best value distillery tours on this list (£10 for the tour of the distillery, three samples and a gin and tonic at the end), they also have a fun LockedIn game where players search for clues to stop an evil plot to blow up the distillery.

Gin Jolly - tour of the distillery, three samples and a gin and tonic at the end. Price: £10 pp

LockedIn The Distillery -  Fun escape the room-style puzzle game. Price: Prices begin at £45 for two people rising to £70 for five people.

Isle of Harris Distillery

(Tarbert, Isle of Harris HS3 3DJ)

Perhaps on the more remote side of the scale, a trip to the Isle of Harris is not only worth it for the stunning scenery and warm hospitality but there also happens to be an excellent little distillery that is worth a visit.

The Social Distillery suffered a gin ration recently but don't worry it wasn't due to gin production, so if you go there, there will still be loads to see (and sample).

The tour lets you see the inner workings of the distillery and you'll be shown around by a Hearach, one of the locals who help to run the distillery as well as being given the chance to sample some of their wonderful gin.

Distillery tour - A one hour and 15 minutes tour of the distillery including sample. Price: £10 pp

Dunnet Bay (Rock Rose) Distillery

(Dunnet, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XD)

Another beautiful but remote part of the country, that just so happens to be home to another great little distillery, is Thurso.

Dunnet Bay Distillers have been making waves in not only in the gin world with their Rock Rose gin but also in the world of vodka with their Holy Grass vodka.

In fact, Rock Rose Gin, named after one of their rare botanicals the “Rhodiola rosea” which is very difficult to find but grows on the cliffs of Caithness, is one of the fastest selling craft gins in the UK.

During the summer, husband-and-wife team Martin and Claire Murray welcome guests to the distillery for a tour of their distillery, including an introduction to Elizabeth, their copper still, and a sample of their products. Their is also a distillery shop on hand offering all of their spirits.

Distillery tour - A 45 minute tour of the distillery including samples of their products. Price: £6 pp

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Spend a wonderful few hours at this Gin Distillery Experience in Glasgow . In the famous Barras, you will sample the Crossbill range. The knowledgeable Gin School host will introduce you to the story behind each of their handcrafted spirits. They explain how gin is made and the various botanicals used. You then select your own botanical basket and distil your very own gin in a miniature copper pot still. Finally, you bottle, label and wax seal your unique creation to take away and enjoy.

Crossbill Distilling is an established distiller with experience dating back to 2006. Gin production began in 2012 in Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. In 2017 they relocated to the legendary Barras in Glasgow’s East End, where they distil our range of award-winning, Handcrafted Scottish Gins.

They are a small team with a hands-on approach to creating gins that allows them to refine the taste and flavours that you enjoy so much. They do not distil for other companies, focusing all of their attention and gin-making skills on Crossbill.

The Barras market has a long tradition in the East End of Glasgow. Since the 1920’s, large street-level halls open every weekend offering everything from fresh fruit and veg, boots and kilts to antiques and collectables.

Once you have purchased your voucher for this Gin Distillery Experience in Glasgow please visit https://www.crossbillgin.com/gin-school-booking to book your preferred date.

Price is for 2 adults.

• Experience a local distillery in the heart of Glasgow's famous Barras!
• 2-3 hour Gin masterclass including a complimentary tutored tasting
• 1 Personalised 50cl bottle of your own recipe gin.
• Discount available for you to use at our distillery shop.

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Best Gin Distilleries in Scotland

You’ve Heard All About Our Whisky, Now It’s Time to Try Our Gin. Here in Scotland, it’s no secret that we’re loud and proud about our love of whisky.

But, did you know that gin also has a long and impressive past in Scotland spanning from the present day all the way back to the 1700s?

Today, there are around 300 Scottish gins made by over 100 different brands. In fact, the Scottish gin industry is so large that 70% of all gin produced in the UK is actually made here in Scotland.

With gin available in a wide variety of tastes and flavours, it’s fast becoming the drink of choice for many. If you’re a lover of all kinds of gin, or you’re just keen to try something new, then Scotland is the destination for you.

Join us as we explore some of Scotland’s must-try brands of gin, along with some of the best gin distilleries that offer unforgettable tours all across our spectacular country.

A Brief History of Gin in Scotland

Gin first became popular in the 1600s when the Dutch used it as a form of medicine to treat kidney and stomach problems. It arrived in Scotland in the 18th century when it was traded at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh.

Leith was already home to a booming whisky industry, and having a large number of skilled tradesmen in glass-making, coopering and warehousing in the area meant that gin had the perfect conditions to flourish from the get-go.

Fast forward to the 21st century and the Scottish gin industry continues to thrive.

After a legal case was won against HMRC in 2009, independent companies won the right to distil gin on a smaller scale rather than only being able to on an industrial scale. This is the main reason why you’ll find small craft gin distilleries dotted all over Scotland today.

Specialist Gin Bars have been established throughout the country. The expert bar staff will be happy to guide you, whether you're looking for a simple Gin and Tonic or a fancy cocktail.

Popular Scottish Gin Brands

Scotland is home to a number of iconic brands of gin and distilleries. Before you visit, it’s important to know that not all gin distilleries in Scotland offer guided tours around their premises.

But, don’t let that stop you from heading to one of Scotland’s many lively bars and trying out some different varieties of gin for yourself!

Looking for some recommendations? Here are a few of our top picks:

• NB Gin, North Berwick
• Crossbill Small Batch Highland Dry Gin, Glasgow
• Hendrick’s Gin, Ayrshire
• Misty Isle Gin, Isle of Skye
• Mikkelmas Gin, Orkney
• Gordon’s Gin, London (Distilled in Fife)

Best Gin Distilleries in Scotland (with Tours Available)

While you won’t be stuck for opportunities to taste some of Scotland’s most delicious drinks at bars and restaurants, nothing quite beats being able to immerse yourself in a distillery tour where you’ll be up close and personal with the production process.

Here are a handful of the top gin distilleries that you can visit on your next trip to Scotland:

Isle of Harris Distillery, Harris

Described as smooth, complex and refreshing, the Isle of Harris Distillery produces unique gin infused with sugar kelp.

The gin produced is luxuriously smooth and high-quality - perfect to either to sip on its own or in a classic Martini. Every drop of Isle of Harris gin is made in the small village of Tarbert on the inlet of Loch Fyne.

A tour of the Isle of Harris Distillery is guided by expert local staff, who are equipped to bring you closer to island life and deepen your appreciation of fine gin-making on the island.

You’re guaranteed to love this truly Outer Hebridean gin experience.

The Glasgow Distillery Co, Glasgow

Found in Glasgow’s metropolitan area, The Glasgow Distillery Co are producers of whisky, beer and gin. They’re one of Scotland's first licensed distillers and provide guided tours and gin tastings for the public.

The Glasgow Distillery Co are famed for their Makar gin, which is the first gin ever to be distilled in the City of Glasgow . Aiming to reflect their gin's craft and creativity, the name ‘Makar’ in Gaelic means poet or bard.

The four varieties of gin available include their award winning Makar Original Dry Gin,  cask matured Makar Oak Aged Gin, cask matured Makar Mulberry Aged Gin and their traditional Makar Old Tom Gin.

Bruichladdich Distillery, Isle of Islay

Located on the southwestern tip of the remote Hebridean island of Islay, the  Bruichladdich Distillery is home to four unique spirits, including single malt whiskies and gin.

Botanist Gin is created using 22 hand-collected botanicals and distilled in a traditional Lomond whisky still called "Ugly Betty". 

During a tour of this magnificent Victorian distillery, you’ll learn all about the history, philosophy and how the famous Islay Botanist Gin is made. Of course, every tour ends with a gin (and single malt whisky) tasting session.

Strathearn Distillery, Perth

The Strathearn Distillery is described as Scotland’s Original Craft Spirits Distillery. Located in the heart of rural Perthshire, the distillery offers a variety of Scottish Gin experiences including gin making lessons and distillery tours.

Strathearn Distillery’s gin is handcrafted and produced only in small batches. This distillation and bottling process ensures the gin is very full bodied and balanced juniper led. The taste is described as smooth and sweet and then switches to a light peppery flavour.

Without a doubt, Strathearn’s gin is full of character!

Summerhall Distillery, Edinburgh

The famous Pickering’s Gin is distilled and produced in Summerhall Distillery near Edinburgh. Based on an original Bombay recipe from India, Pickering’s Gin has a proud history that dates back to 1947.

The gin's unique flavour comes from a combination of 9 different botanicals including Juniper, coriander, lemon, anise, cardamom and cloves.

From Summerhall Distillery you’re just a hop, skip and a jump away from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. All year round Summerhall Distillery delivers gin tours where visitors are shown where the gin is distilled, filled, labelled, waxed, and shipped.

Eden Mill, St. Andrews

Based in Guardbridge about 3 miles northwest of St Andrews, Eden Mill is a specialist independent microbrewery and distillery.

Eden Mill Original Gin is St Andrews’ take on a classic London dry gin. Traditionally created by hand using copper pot stills, the gin at Eden Mill is produced by distillers with a desire to innovate and tingle the taste buds.

A unique tart berry taste coupled with citrus flavours that have been drawn from botanicals like lemon balm and citrus peel puts this gin on a very different level to most others. Eden Mill Distillery isn’t shy about delivering flavours that are guaranteed to dance on your tongue.

Explore Scotland’s Gin Map

To discover more Scottish gin distilleries and where you can find them, be sure to check out Scotland’s Gin Map from VisitScotland.

Before Your Visit

While you might not be able to travel to Scotland at the moment, you can still sample some of the best Scottish gin from the comfort of your own home!

Better yet, why not make a night of it by hosting a gin sampling evening on an online video call with a few friends? Once life returns to normal, you’ll be in a great spot to come and experience the real thing for yourself.

Most Scottish gins are available from your local supermarket or directly from the distillery’s website.

Take a Taste Test For Yourself

On your next visit to Scotland, you won’t be stuck for opportunities to taste some of the finest and most flavoursome Scottish gins around.

At Scottish Tours, it’s our job to showcase the very best of Scotland, and we’re proud to offer award-winning tours led by expert local tour guides. 

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GIN TOURS AND TASTINGS

Welcome to magical Millport. Our gin distillery tours bring to life the fascinating history of gin, highlighting the important role women played in the history of gin, and showcasing the  colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport.

Relax and make yourself at home in our Scottish island gin distillery. Our tour begins with a welcome drink, a refreshing gin and tonic, made with our signature gin, Nostalgin. Nostalgin celebrates the strong emotional connection and nostalgia Millport holds in so many people's hearts, especially those who spent their childhood summers on the island in the 50's and 60's. The main botanicals of lavender, bramble and orange combine to capture the feeling of relaxation and calm that people experience on the 8-minute ferry ride to the island.

During our one-hour gin tour, we will tell you about our story; how 5 strangers met in a bar and ended up opening a gin distillery on a small Scottish island! We will introduce you to the history of gin distilling, which is packed with interesting facts and colourful characters;   and during our time together we will also tell you about the fascinating history of Millport and its important role in the smuggling history of the Clyde.

Our gin tour includes a welcome gin and tonic, a  sample of two of our gins, as well as a souvenir tasting glass to take home.

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As Scotland's most accessible island, Millport is an easy day trip from Glasgow or Edinburgh and a perfect Greenock shore excursion for visiting cruise ship passengers. We collaborate with several local tour operators who can organise a wonderful day for you, so please be in touch if you need our assistance. To inquire about private group tours outside of our regular tours:

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Scotland’s gin makers offer a diverse and varied range of Scottish Gin experiences. Book a distillery tour where you’ll be shown where and how the gin maker distils their gin. Discover botanicals and learn about the gin making process first hand by taking part in one of Scotland’s growing number of Scottish Gin schools. You’ll find Scottish Gin experiences can be found across the width and breadth of Scotland and we’ve collated the very best ones here for you to discover.

We’ve made the directory simple to navigate and organise by A-Z, experiences, location and distillation services. Simply click a Scottish Gin Distillery thumbnail below, where you will be directed to a dedicated Distillery section on the respective Scottish Gin maker profile, with more information about their distillery, experiences and links to book.

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• Calendar Availability : Departing at 12pm and 3pm, Tuesdays through Sundays
• Bus Pickup location: 36 Shuttle Street, Glasgow, G1 1QA (adjacent to Amore Restaurant)
• Users Minimum: 2 Adults - Children must be at least 3 years or older

Discover Glasgow with a delicious serving of Afternoon Tea and Gin Pot-tails

Join us for a fun and refreshing afternoon in Glasgow aboard the vintage red bus with a delicious afternoon tea and our signature gin pot-tails.

Our friendly team will welcome you aboard and guide you to your table. Slide into your seat and delight upon your Afternoon Tea stand loaded with delicious sweet and savoury treats.

Enjoy all the classics including home baked scones with fresh whipped cream and jam, sandwiches, mini bread rolls or wraps, mini quiche,  petit fours and mouth watering cakes.

As well as tea, coffee and a glass of fizz you’ll be served a signature gin pot-tail. We use a variety of mouthwatering fragrant Scottish gins. Each pot-tail is freshly prepared over ice and topped with pretty dainty edible flowers. Cheers to you!

Eat and drink at your pleasure as the vintage bus takes you on a wonderful journey of discovery through the city.

Visiting Edinburgh?  Join us for the afternoon tea tours in Edinburgh.

Planning a gift for someone special? Give them a unique experience aboard the Red Bus Bistro. Our vouchers are easy to buy and make a fabulous gift.

Hen parties – we’ve got you covered. Select from our add on packages to uplevel your special celebration. All the details are found in the booking form.

Sharing a table is a great way to meet new people. Depending on availability you may have to share. If you prefer to have your own table a fee of £10 per seat will secure your space. To arrange, email us at [email protected] or call us on 01355 229448.

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Join us for a city sightseeing tour unlike any other. The 90 minute experience includes a bus tour around the city’s famous landmarks with ‘bite size’ chunks of storytelling, freshly prepared Afternoon Tea, fizz, fresh tea or coffee and a signature gin pot-tail. 

**Seasonal changes may alter the menu selection 

What’s Included

• Classic Afternoon Tea serving per person
• A glass of prosecco per person
• A serving of fresh tea or coffee per person
• One pot of Gin Cocktail

Our Gin tour is suitable for patrons who are 18+ years of age. Note that  under 18s may still be present on board.

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To keep the original charm of the Routemaster bus the dining tables are fashionably snug, 1960’s style. The table dimensions are: 

26.7 inches x 22.8 inches 

During high season and on busy days you may be required to share a table with other guests.

You can upgrade to your own table with specific seats: Front pair upstairs: £6pp; Guaranteed upstairs: £4pp; Exclusive use of table for four: £10 per unused seat.

To arrange please call us once your booking is confirmed.

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Children up to 9 years are welcome. Cost per child is £20. 10 years old and over full adult price.

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The Routemaster buses were not built with toilet facilities. There are no toilets on board.

The tour will stop for a 15-minute comfort break close to public facilities. A nice opportunity to stretch your legs.

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We can cater to a range of dietary requirements if we are informed in advance. Select your options above to book online or call us to confirm.

We cannot guarantee that all of our ingredients have been produced in a nut-free environment.

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To support our emergency services and as special thanks, employees of the NHS, Police and Fire Service, and current and retired members of HM Forces receive a 20% discount.

• Chevron down Location & Route

We pick up – and drop off – at 36 Shuttle Street, Glasgow, G1 1QA (adjacent to Amore Restaurant)

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Tickets 🎫 Adult ticket for 1 - Afternoon Tea (16+) 🎫 Adult ticket for 1 - Gin Afternoon (16+) 🎫 Child (0-15) ticket for 1 Each ticket includes:

• Full afternoon tea, a glass of prosecco, unlimited tea & coffee (& gin cocktail for Gin Afternoon tickets)

General Info 📅 Date and time: various dates and times available (select during purchase) 📍 Location: Glasgow Red Bus Bistro 👤 Age requirement: 16+ ⏳ Duration: 90 minutes ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs 📱 You will find more information about your booking in your Fever ticket and confirmation email

Description With fine china and a glass of bubbles on the table, you'll drive by George Square and all of Glasgow's top sights. While the city's got plenty of Victorian architecture to admire, your focus may end up on the Victoria sponge you'll be eating instead.

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Journeying with Nature

Join a transformative journey with Tariqua Telahun Gorrissen into nature and earth, connecting with herbal plants in an immersive workshop. Come share knowledge, stories, and experiences, creating a space for learning and connection.

What will happen?

Sharing Circle: bring along the plant or herb that holds you in your thoughts, dreams or your life at this moment. Whether you've foraged it yourself, received it as a gift, or have it at home, each plant has its own story to tell. Through storytelling and sharing, we will explore the spiritual, medicinal, and relational aspects of nature's allies. Tea Making: as we delve into the rich tapestry of ancient wisdom, connection and relationship to sovereign life with the natural world, how do we bring this into our lives? Together we create tea. By blending and brewing our chosen herbs, we'll not only nourish our bodies but also honour these stories we share. Q&A and Wisdom Sharing: open dialogue and exchange of wisdom within our circle.

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This workshop is specifically designed for Black people and People of Colour (BPOC), creating a safe and supportive environment for exploration and learning. Space is limited to 10 people, so please reserve your place early and get in touch as soon as possible if you can no longer attend. Whether you have questions about herbal practices, sustainability, or sovereignty, this is an opportunity to learn from one another and deepen our understanding of the natural world.

About Tariqua Telahun Gorrissen

For over 30 years, Tariqua has been guided by her ancestors' ancient wisdom, rooted in Ethiopia, Africa and beyond. She learned her indigenous practice from Earth, Nature, storytelling, dreaming, sharing circles, connections, practising and remembering. She grew up in western Europe, and did her academic studies there. Her offerings are therefore a holistic collaboration of western academic knowledge and indigenous wisdom. Her personal journey is one of continuous growth and learning, guided by knowledge and wisdom. A life filled with the experiences of loss, darkness, deep grief, struggle, challenges and also wonders, adventures, the magic of Nature and alchemy filled experiences. She is a mother of eight pregnancies and is raising five children.

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This is the first of two workshops, with the second taking place at Woodlands Community on 18 May, 1-3pm, with tickets available shortly via Eventbrite. If both workshops reach capacity, you can join a waiting list for future sessions. This workshop embodies a spirit of generosity and inclusivity, honouring our Ancestors. While the workshop is free to attend and the facilitator has been paid a fee, Tariqua encourages participants to contribute with conscious thoughts and a cash donation or tip on the day (minimum £5). BPOC stands for ‘Black people, People of Colour’ and is a self-identifying term. While we use the term BPOC, we acknowledge the limitations of this terminology. This includes people who identify as Black, brown, people of colour, Global Majority, mixed-race, multiple heritage and/or are from the Global South, and/or are East and South-East Asian, West Asian, Asian, African, African-Caribbean, Caribbean, Latinx, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, or First Nations, and diasporas. We use this term with the aim to address and overcome systemic barriers that people face directly or indirectly based on their ethnic or national identities, race or perceived racial identities, or the colour of their skin as per the Equality Act of 2010.

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