THE DISTILLERY

Royal Lochnagar Distillery is situated just one mile from Balmoral Castle and sits at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, fed by the crystal clear water of the Scarnock springs.

Originally called Lochnagar, it was renamed following the royal visit. Today, the distillery combines the traditional pagoda kiln heads and techniques like the open mash tun with a whisky visitor centre to share the story of Royal Lochnagar and its malt whisky.

Advanced booking for tours and experiences is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

If you plan on visiting us with your dog, please view our full policy here.

Booking

Tour Options

ROYAL LOCHNAGAR: THE ESSENCE TOUR

Discover what makes Royal Lochnagar 'a spirit of its own' with this 60-minute guided tour of the distillery. Includes a tutored tasting of two Royal Lochnagar Single Malts.

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ROYAL LOCHNAGAR WAREHOUSE TASTING

Enjoy a tutored tasting of four whiskies, each specially selected from our collection of casks in the Duty Paid Warehouse at Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Expect fascinating stories and learn about the rarity of each dram.

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ROYAL LOCHNAGAR EXPRESSION TOUR

Discover the depth of flavour across our limited edition expressions of Royal Lochnagar Single Malt Whisky. During this 60-minute guided tour you'll learn how we produce our smooth whisky using traditional ways of working followed by a tutored tasting of four limited edition expressions of Royal Lochnagar and a complimentary gift to take home.

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Plan your visit

GETTING HERE

Visit Traveline Scotland's website to plan your route and for up to date transport options.

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The Whisky Gift Card

Give the gift of whisky. The Whisky Gift Card lets your loved ones shop all of the top whiskies and merchandise at our visitor experiences in Scotland including Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Talisker, Lagavulin, Singleton and more. Available to purchase at the retail area at the distillery now. View full terms and conditions and visit your nearest distillery to purchase yours.

VISIT ROYAL LOCHNAGAR

ADDRESS

Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Balmoral,
Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB, UK

CONTACT:

T | 01339 742700
E | Royal.Lochnagar@malts.com

OPENING HOURS

Please note that during winter the distillery may have to close at short notice due to weather conditions.
Please check our Google listing for up to date information before you visit us.
Jan - Feb | Mon - Sat | 10:00 - 16:00
Mar - Dec | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:00
Open as usual over the festive period except on the following dates | 25th, 26th & 31st Dec & 1st Jan | Closed
The bar at Royal Lochnagar is open 10am-5pm (last orders 4.30pm) during the distillery's opening days. Menus are subject to change and availability. View sample menu.

Special Event

Find out what's on at Royal Lochnagar distillery with our latest events schedule and book now.

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Royal Lochnagar

Our Responsibility

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re pleased to have consulted Euan’s guide to ensure that we provide disabled access information upfront to give all our visitors the confidence to visit our distillery and enjoy the experience. Please do let us know if you have any specific requirements at the time of your booking and a member of staff will be in touch.

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Sustainability

Find out about our sustainable facilities and features at the distillery including information about EV charging points and bicycle racks.

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GETTING HERE

Visit Traveline Scotland's website to plan your route and for up to date transport options.

Read More Visit travelinescotland.com