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The Great Britain Guide

Distilleries · Central Scotland

Port of Leith Distillery

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Port of Leith Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.

Cranes and things at Leith - geograph.org.uk - 3714889

M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Year-round (indoors)
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Port of Leith Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Address: 11, Whisky Quay, EH6 6FH. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 55.9827°, -3.1755°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Port of Leith Distillery is a working distillery located in Edinburgh, offering a unique vertical tour experience across nine floors. Visitors can learn about whisky production, taste samples, and even fill their own miniature bottles during the tour.

Place summary

Port of Leith Distillery is a distillery located in central Scotland, postcode EH6. It is known for producing whisky and operates within the historic maritime area of Leith, contributing to the region's rich distilling heritage.

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Coordinates
55.9827, -3.1755
Postcode
EH6 6FH
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Phone
0131 600 0765
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley3.5 km

Sources

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Tom Hunter (VC) Memorial

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Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland

6 Times

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Maritime museums · Central Scotland

HMY Britannia

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Galleries · Central Scotland

Image Collective

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Where to eat & stay near Port of Leith Distillery

Places to stay

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Fingal

Fingal — a hotel in scotland central.

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Rooms at GPO

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Premier Inn Leith Waterfront

Premier Inn Leith Waterfront — a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Abbot's House Hotel

Abbot's House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Adelphi Hotel

Adelphi Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Just Sleep Hostel

Just Sleep Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port of Leith Distillery?
Port of Leith Distillery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 6FH).
What is Port of Leith Distillery?
Port of Leith Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
How do I get to Port of Leith Distillery?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 6FH.
How do I get to Port of Leith Distillery?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 6FH.