Scotland's smallest whisky distillery will pour its gin and whisky at the festival's craft bar.
Stirling Distillery, is proud to be putting a taste of Stirling behind the bar at one of the biggest music events ever staged in the city. Based at the Old Smiddy beneath Stirling Castle, the team have announced that their Classic nettle gin and their limited edition Pink gin, along with its Castle Rock whisky will be served at the craft bar for Radio 2 in the Park this weekend at City Park, Stirling, a short walk from the distillery on the other side of Stirling Castle.
The distillery's Classic Nettle Gin is made with nettles foraged from the slopes of Stirling Castle, ensuring its signature spirit is made from sustainably sourced, local ingredients. Its Castle Rock whisky is part of a new chapter in the city's history, following the return of whisky production to Stirling after a 172-year absence. The festival runs from 11th to 13th September and headliners include Simple Minds and Chaka Khan, alongside a main stage lineup featuring Texas, Deacon Blue, Lulu, Level 42, and more.
For visitors wanting to experience more than the festival itself, Stirling Distillery is offering 20% off its award-winning distillery experiences to anyone with a Radio 2 in the Park wristband. When booking, guests need to use the code RADIO20 at checkout.
The distillery offers daily gin and whisky tours, tastings and experiences, as well as its popular Gin School, where visitors can step behind the scenes and create their own bespoke gin.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy a £5 Bloody Scotland cocktail at the distillery throughout the weekend, giving visitors the chance to raise a glass to Stirling while exploring the city. Made with Stirling gin, blood orange syrup, cranberry juice, lime juice, and soda water, Bloody Scotland has been served at the distillery since it opened in 2019 and remains the go-to welcome drink for visitors. A mocktail version, swapping the gin for extra blood orange syrup and soda, is also available at the bar.
“We are delighted that Radio 2 have come to Stirling to shine a light on our wonderful city. Rich in culture and history, we look forward to welcoming music lovers from across the UK. Whether people discover our spirits at the craft bar or come and see where they're made for themselves, we hope they'll leave with a real taste of Stirling.”
— Elle McCann, Stirling Distillery Manager
Full details on the weekend, including how to claim the offer, are available at stirlingdistillery.com/blogs/news/radio-2-in-the-park-stirling-2026.
Notes to Editors
About Stirling Distillery:
Stirling Distillery is an independent, family-run distillery based at the Old Smiddy on Lower Castlehill, directly beneath Stirling Castle.
Established in 2019, it is the only working distillery in the city of Stirling and Scotland's smallest whisky distillery. Whisky production returned to Stirling after a 172-year absence, with the first whisky produced at the distillery in 2023.
The distillery produces a range of gin, whisky and rum, with its Classic Gin made using nettles foraged from Stirling Castle slopes.
Stirling Distillery was named Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Stirling Business Awards in 2023 and 2025 and has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors.
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