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Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything you wanted to know about gin and learn about its fascinating history and the dark side of its history too.
On this experience join your local host, a self-proclaimed gin savant and sample examples of great gins from all around Edinburgh and beyond.
You will visit a local independent gin distillery and bar and learn about the gin distilling process. Stroll through the gin triangle area in Edinburgh and learn about the history of distilling in the area going back hundreds of years. You will also learn about the different styles of gin and the botanicals that make them different, get to know your local host and enjoy their company as you stroll through the streets together and discover the variety of gin there is in the world and tailor your personal tastes to your perfect gin.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
An alternative meeting point can be agreed in advance. Please get in touch to share your preferences.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Visit the original water source for the distilling area in the 1700 & 1800
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the South Loch Gin Distillery inside the 56 North bar
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit Summerhall, home of the Pickerings distillery
Admission ticket free -
Holyrood Distillery (Pass by)
Visit the home of Holyrood Distillery’s, Gin Liqueuers and Single Malt Whisky
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the Glen Sciennes Site, the location of the last distillery to close in Edinburgh for single malt in 1925 during America’s Prohibition - Sciennes Street
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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