Visitor Centre
More than a tour stop, our Visitor Centre is an intentionally curated space to express our sense of place and heritage that shapes our whisky and what we do here. Explore island stories and local art, enjoy food and drink inspired by the Outer Hebrides, and experience the Spirit of the Hebrides at your own pace.
Tour
Go behind the scenes and discover how our softly peated, floral and coastal whisky is crafted.
CAFÉ
Enjoy lunch in our Visitor Centre with fresh soup, sandwiches, and local seafood, or stop by for baked goods, tea & coffee.
Discover our Spirits
Taste our award-winning Prophecy Single Malt and discover Machair Gin and Molucca Rum—all available to sample and purchase in our Visitor Centre.
Explore
Browse local artwork, discover island heritage and learn the stories that shaped the Outer Hebrides.
Tour Benbecula Distillery
Tour Overview
Step inside Benbecula Distillery for a guided journey through our whisky-making process, the people behind it and the island landscape that inspires our spirits.
On the Tour
- Explore the artwork and collections in our Visitor Centre
- Follow the whisky-making process through the production hall
- Visit the lighthouse and enjoy panoramic island views
- Taste our new make spirit and Prophecy Single Malt
Machair Gin and Molucca Rum are available to taste in the visitor centre.
Book Your Tour
Discover how we craft our Hebridean spirit.
Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
Visitor Centre, café and tours
10:00 – 15:00
Monday – Friday
11:00 & 14:00
Monday – Friday
Bookings
Tour bookings online are encouraged; however, we also accept walk-ins.
Café bookings are not required unless you have a group of six or more. We will do our best to accommodate walk-ins. Please contact tours@benbeculadistillery.com for group bookings.
Group Tours
Private tours and groups of more than 12 are available by arrangement. Please contact tours@benbeculadistillery.com.
Accessibility for Tours
A lift is available. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters must have tyres thicker than 2.25 inches to access the mezzanine floor.
Walking sticks are not suitable on the mezzanine, so linking arms with a companion is recommended.
Please contact us before your visit if you have specific accessibility requirements.
Families
Tours are suitable for children aged 8 and over.
Highchairs are available in the café.
Pets
Dogs are very welcome in the Visitor Centre and café. However, they are not permitted on tours, including service dogs.
Parking
Parking is available onsite. We have space for standard vehicles and larger buses.
Bookings
Tour bookings online are encouraged, however, we also accept walk-ins.
Café bookings are not required, unless you have a group of 6 or more. We will do our best to accommodate any walk-ins. Please contact tours@benbeculadistillery.com for any bookings.
Groups Tours
Private tours and groups of more than 12 are available by arrangement. Please contact tours@benbeculadistillery.com.
Accessibility for Tours
A lift is available. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters must have tyres thicker than 2.25 inches to access the mezzanine floor. Walking sticks are not suitable on the mezzanine, so linking arms with a companion is recommended.
Please contact us before your visit if you have specific accessibility requirements.
Families
Tours are suitable for children ages 8+.
Highchairs are available in the café.
Pets
Dogs are very welcome in the Visitor Centre and café, but not permitted on tours (incl service dogs).
Parking
Parking is available onsite. We have space for standard vehicles and larger busses.
Find us
Benbecula Distillery is located on the north side of the Isle of Benbecula, in the heart of the Outer Hebrides.
40 minutes by airBenbecula Airport is just a 7-minute drive from the distillery.
We’re easy to reach whether you’re arriving by plane, ferry, or travelling through the Uists.
Benbecula Airport
Berneray Ferry Terminal
Lochmaddy Ferry Terminal
Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal
Benbecula Distillery
Gramsdale, Benbecula
HS7 5QP
