Explore Whisky

🥃 Whisky Distilleries Near Kinnaird Woodland Lodges
(Pitlochry & Highland Perthshire)

Staying at Kinnaird Woodland Lodges places you right in the heart of one of Scotland’s most accessible and scenic whisky regions. Within a short drive, you can experience historic distilleries, Highland landscapes, and some of the world’s most famous single malts.

For local travel, most guests use taxis or private hire from Pitlochry and surrounding areas:

📞 Local Taxi Contacts (Pitlochry & Highland Perthshire)

  • Blair Atholl / Pitlochry Taxis: +44 (0)1796 472 000 (local operator – availability varies)
  • Pitlochry Station Taxis: +44 (0)1796 473 000
  • Perth Radio Taxis (covers wider area): +44 (0)1738 451 700
  • Highland Perthshire Private Hire: +44 (0)7487 352 112 (advance booking recommended)

(Availability can vary in rural areas—pre-booking is strongly advised, especially evenings.)

🥃 Blair Athol Distillery (5 minutes)

One of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, founded in 1798 and located right in Pitlochry.

Blair Athol produces a rich, nutty Highland single malt and is a key component of the famous Bell’s blend. The distillery is known for its warm, welcoming guided tours, where you can explore traditional whisky-making processes followed by tasting sessions.

👉 Why visit: The closest distillery to Kinnaird Woodland Lodges and one of the most historic working whisky sites in Scotland.

🥃 Edradour Distillery (5–10 minutes)

Often described as Scotland’s smallest traditional distillery, Edradour is a beautifully preserved whisky site with whitewashed stone buildings and a storybook Highland setting.

It produces handcrafted single malt whisky in small batches using traditional methods. Its Victorian-style layout gives visitors a rare glimpse into old-world whisky production.

👉 Note: Public access can be limited at times, so check ahead for tour availability or private arrangements.

🥃 Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery (25–30 minutes)

Home of the world-famous Dewar’s whisky brand, this modern visitor centre offers an engaging and interactive whisky experience.

Visitors can explore the history of blending, learn about Highland whisky heritage, and enjoy tastings in a well-designed, contemporary setting in the scenic town of Aberfeldy.

 

FURTHER A FIELD BUT WORTH THE TRIP

🥃 Tomatin Distillery (1.5 hours)

Once one of Scotland’s largest distilleries, now known for smooth Highland whisky and a peaceful visitor experience near Inverness.

🥃 Royal Lochnagar Distillery (1.5 hours)

A small, historic distillery beside Balmoral Estate with royal connections and refined Highland single malt.

🥃 The Macallan Distillery (2 hours)

A globally renowned luxury whisky brand, famous for its modern architecture and premium Speyside single malt.

🥃 Glenfiddich Distillery (2 hours)

One of the world’s most famous single malts and a pioneer of Speyside whisky, offering extensive tours and tastings in Dufftown.

🥃 The Balvenie Distillery (2 hours)

Known for traditional whisky craftsmanship, including on-site floor malting and copper smithing still in use today.

🥃 Aberlour Distillery (2 hours)

Highly regarded Speyside distillery producing rich, sherried single malts with a smooth, full-bodied character.

🥃 Strathisla Distillery (2 hours)

The oldest continuously operating distillery in the Highlands and spiritual home of Chivas Regal.

🥃 The Glenlivet Distillery (2 hours)

One of the most influential Speyside single malts, known worldwide for its smooth, fruity style and modern visitor centre.

🥃 The Ben Nevis Distillery (2 hours)

Located at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain, producing bold Highland whisky with dramatic scenery around Fort William.