Highland Distilleries - EastEastern Highlands consists of those distilleries in Aberdeenshire which are not part of the Deveron River system, which I have left in Speyside Region {Glenglassaugh, Glendronach, Glen Deveron (MacDuff) and Ardmore}; and those in Angus - if any were to open in the Cities of Dundee and Aberdeen, they would be included too.
As can be seen from the list to the right, the Eastern Highlands once had several more distilleries, but is now down to 4 widely spaced survivors. All except Glencadam have visitor centres. Most of the distilleries that are closed were closed some time ago and spirit from them is becoming increasingly rare. Fettercairn is 5 miles from Laurencekirk; and Glen Garioch is in Oldmeldrum, about 5 miles north of Inverurie. The Glen Esk/Hillside site remains in use in the Whisky industry, with many warehouses remaining, and a maltings has also been built on the site, which is close to Montrose, where the site of Lochside can also be found. Glencadam is in Brechin, as was North Port. Glenury Royal was in Stonehaven; and Glenugie was in Peterhead. The least accessible for the cyclist is Royal Lochnagar, close to Balmoral Castle some 50 miles up the River Dee from Aberdeen - or slightly shorter but hillier routes from Pitlochry or Huntly. |
Page updated 16/02/2018
Fettercairn
Glen Esk (Hillside) (closed) Glen Garioch Glencadam Glenugie (demolished) Glenury Royal (demolished) Hillside (Glen Esk) (closed) Lochside (demolished) North Port (Brechin) (demolished) Royal Lochnagar These few distilleries are set to be joined by Arbikie (near Lunan Bay), which started distilling in 2015; Lone Wolf in Ellon; and Lost Loch near Aboyne. See New Distilleries/Projects for more details.
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Balblair
Ben Wyvis (closed) Brora (closed) Clynelish Dalmore Glen Albyn (demolished) Glen Mhor (demolished) Glen Ord Glenmorangie Invergordon (Grain) Millburn (closed) Old Pulteney Royal Brackla Teaninich Wolfburn (under construction) |
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