Distillery Tour
Our Distillery Tours are led by our distillers themselves. Visit the Scottish Borders first Scotch whisky distillery since 1837 and discover the spirit of the Borders.
As an all-year-round working distillery, the tour will be conducted whilst the distillery is in full use. Watch our delicious spirits being produced right in front of your eyes.
The Building
The Borders Distillery building is an award-winning conversion of the former Edwardian electrical works, and it is proud to be the first Scotch Whisky Distillery in the Scottish Borders since 1837.
Our architects made it a priority to preserve as much of the beauty of the former building as possible, such as the high Victorian glass ceilings that allow the distilling halls to be lit up by the Scottish sun. Or the steel hoist structure from the original workshop that has gone on to become a picture window frame to the shop. Or the old teak school desks, which were salvaged and reused to form furniture and windowsills.
On the tour you will discover how it was through creative solutions and forward-thinking such as this, that The Borders Distillery won the RIAS Conservation and Climate Change Award 2019 and the EAA Architectural Awards 2019 – Regeneration/Conservation Award.
AN unforgettable experience
TOUR INFOrmation
Our tours are available year round, Monday-Saturday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Walk-ins are welcome to join our allocated tour time, subject to the availability. You are also welcome to visit our distillery Visitor Centre Monday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm.
Call our distillery to book on 01450 374330 or purchase tickets using the link below. Tickets are priced at £20pp, under 18s are welcome to tour free of charge and do not require a booking space, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note we can welcome a maximum of 12 guests. Under 18s are welcome to tour free of charge, but must be accompanied by an adult.
A 5* VisitScotland attraction, with a 5* rating on TripAdvisor.
BOTTLE A PIECE OF HISTORY
1837 Private Casks
Become the owner of your very own cask. Watch your cask mature Borders malted barley spirit into Single Malt Scotch Whisky through the 1837 App, and share the joy of cask ownership with your friends and family.
THE BORDERS, BOTTLED.
Explore our range of experimental Blended Scotch Whiskies, Borders Gin & Vodka.
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Right As Rain£35.00 -
The Long & Short of it£35.00 -
Border’s Malt & Rye£35.00 -
Puffing Billy Steam Vodka£30.00 -
Kerr’s Gin£30.00
DISTILLERY TOUR FAQS
HOW LONG IS THE TOUR?
Our distillery tour is around 45 minutes. You will be led by one of our distillers, taking you through the history, process and people behind our distillery.
Do I need to book in advance?
We recommend booking in advance to guarantee your spot. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, but tours often fill up quickly, especially weekends.
is the distillery accessible?
Yes, our distillery and tour is fully accessible – one of the only fully accessible distillery tours in Scotland.
Give us a call to learn more.
are children allowed on tours?
Under 18s are welcome on the tour and go free. They must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Do you have a shop?
Yes, our visitor centre is open for shopping after your tour. You’ll enjoy 10% off in our visitor centre after your tour.
WHERE IS THE BORDERS DISTILLERY?
We are located in Hawick in the Scottish Borders:
The Borders Distillery, Commercial Road, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 7AQ
I’m driving, DO YOU OFFER DRIVER’S PACKS?
Yes, if you are driving we can offer you samples to take away and enjoy at your leisure.
Any other questions?
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