Glen Garioch Distillery
4.7Highland single malt distillery in Oldmeldrum.
Distillery Road, Oldmeldrum££
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Whisky Tours
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Speyside and Royal Deeside distilleries on Aberdeen's doorstep.
Aberdeen is the gateway to Speyside — home to more than half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries — and Royal Deeside's Royal Lochnagar. From Glen Garioch 30 minutes north to GlenDronach and Glenfiddich within an hour, whisky lovers are spoilt.
Speyside whisky tours from Aberdeen
Drive an hour west and you're in the heart of Speyside: Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Aberlour, Macallan and Glen Grant are all within reach for a long day or perfect weekend tour.
Royal Deeside whisky
Royal Lochnagar sits next to Balmoral and offers an intimate small-batch tour. Combine with a Deeside drive through Ballater and Braemar for one of Scotland's most scenic days.
Guided tours and tastings
Several Aberdeen operators run small-group whisky day tours with a driver, including transport, tastings and lunch. Ideal for stag groups and corporate weekends.
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Royal Lochnagar Distillery
4.6Royal Deeside distillery near Balmoral.
Crathie, Ballater££
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FAQs about whisky tours
How many distilleries can I visit in a day from Aberdeen?+
Three to four is comfortable. A typical Speyside day visits Glenfiddich, The Balvenie and one smaller distillery such as Strathisla or Glen Grant.
Is Aberdeen close to Speyside?+
Yes. The Speyside whisky region begins about 60 minutes west of Aberdeen by car.
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