Visit Us
Benbecula Distillery is now open to the public! Stop by for a locally crafted meal in our restaurant, learn about Hebridean culture in our visitor centre, and take a look in our shop.
Eat
Our cafe is open and serves locally-sourced meals, sweet treats, and beverages. Our menu includes fresh seafood dishes and soups made daily.
Open Monday to Friday
Learn
Our visitor centre is curated to showcase local artists and express the essence of the Outer Hebrides. From maritime influence to crofting history, a lot can be learned from the current exhibit about the land we call home.
Tours
Tours are held at 11am and 2pm on Mon – Saturday. Bookings are below, and for any questions or large groups, please contact tours@benbeculadistillery.com.
Tour Benbecula Distillery
Tour Overview
Join us for a fascinating 45-minute guided tour exploring the heart of our distillery. Discover the art and science behind whisky and spirits production, enjoy exclusive access to key areas (take a picture in our lighthouse!), and taste some of our signature spirits.
What to Expect
- Welcome and introduction to our artworks and collections at the visitor centre
- A tour through the production hall covering whisky and gin production
- Photo opportunities in the lighthouse
- Visit the cask filling area and discover the casks we use to enhance our whisky
- Learn about the people behind our distillery, and the stories that craft our unique space
- Taste our new make spirit in our tasting room, in addition to our MacMillan Spirits range, including Wheelhouse Whisky, Machair Gin, and Molucca Rum in the visitor centre
Group Size & Booking
Tours accommodate up to 12 guests for the best experience. For larger groups, please contact us directly at tours@benbeculadistillery.com.
Pricing: £15 for adults, £7.50 for children
Important Information
- Suitable for children aged 8 and over
- No pets allowed (including service animals, due to mezzanine floor restrictions). Pets are welcome in our visitor centre and cafe
- 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; linking arms with a companion is suggested
- A lift is available for accessibility
- Production does not run on Saturdays, but we still host tours
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Hours
Visitor Centre
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Cafe
Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Tours
Monday – Saturday at 11am and 2pm
Location
Address
Benbecula Distillery
Gramsdale, Benbecula HS7 5QP