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Scotch whisky regions map
Six regions, 134 distilleries, one interactive map. Click any region or distillery dot to explore. Toggle “open to visitors” to filter to ones you can actually tour.
What the regions actually mean
Scotch whisky is officially divided into five protected regions under Scotch Whisky Regulations — Speyside, Highland, Islay, Lowland, and Campbeltown. The “Islands” grouping is widely used in trade and consumer contexts but is not formally recognised by the Scotch Whisky Association (most island distilleries are technically classified as Highland).
Regional character is a useful generalisation but not a strict rule. A Speyside distillery can produce heavily-peated whisky (most don’t, but Benriach’s peated range is excellent). A Highland distillery can produce something delicate and floral. Use the regions as a starting point for exploring style, not as a definitive taxonomy.
For a deeper written guide to each region, see our Scotch whisky regions explained article, or browse individual regions at /whisky/regions.