A Distillery Day Trip from Edinburgh

Swap the city for Scotland's smallest whisky distillery

Under an hour by train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling, hand-making award-winning gin and whisky at the very foot of Stirling Castle.

Why add Stirling to your Edinburgh trip

About 50 minutes on the train

Direct ScotRail services run from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling roughly every half hour, with no changes.

Two icons, one day out

We sit at the very foot of Stirling Castle, so you can pair a guided tasting with one of Scotland's great castles.

Made by hand, on site

Taste award-winning Stirling Gin, bold Battle Strength and our Sons of Scotland whisky where they are actually made.

A 4-star welcome

A 4-star VisitScotland attraction and Scotland's smallest whisky distillery, run by the people who make the spirit.

What to book

The Gin Experience, from £34

Six gins, a welcome cocktail and the full story of how we brought distilling back to Stirling.

The Whisky Experience

A guided tasting of our Sons of Scotland single casks, ahead of our first Stirling single malt in 2027.

Gin School

Make your own bottle on your own copper still. A hands-on half day for a special occasion.

Walk-in mini tastings

Short on time? Drop in for a quick guided taste and a browse of the shop.

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Getting here from Edinburgh

1
Train to Stirling. Board a direct ScotRail train at Edinburgh Waverley. The journey takes about 50 minutes and trains run roughly every half hour.
2
Walk up through the old town. From Stirling station it is a short uphill walk through the historic centre towards the Castle.
3
Find us beneath the Castle. We are at 9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling, FK8 1EN, in the historic Old Smiddy right below the Castle esplanade.

Plan your visit

★★★★★

Loved by visitors from all over the world

A 4-star VisitScotland attraction with hundreds of five-star reviews for our tours and tastings. Small, personal and led by the team who make the spirit.

Day trip questions

How do I get to Stirling Distillery from Edinburgh?

Take a direct ScotRail train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirling, then walk up through the old town towards the Castle. We are at 9 Lower Castlehill, right beneath the Castle.

How long is the train from Edinburgh to Stirling?

About 50 minutes on a direct service, with trains roughly every half hour throughout the day.

Can I visit Stirling Castle on the same trip?

Yes. We sit at the foot of Stirling Castle, so a tour with us pairs perfectly with a visit to the Castle on the same day.

Do I need to book a tour in advance?

We recommend booking your gin or whisky experience ahead, especially in summer. Walk-in mini tastings are available when we have space.

Are you open every day?

Yes, we are open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm.

Make Stirling your day out

Book your gin or whisky experience and swap the city crowds for a dram beneath the Castle.

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