Clydeside
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Built into a restored Victorian pumphouse on the north bank of the Clyde next to the Riverside Museum, Clydeside was Glasgow's first new single malt distillery in over a century when it opened in 2017. Run by Tim Morrison, the former owner of Bowmore, and his family. The core has since gained a peated companion, Fortnight, alongside the unpeated Stobcross.
Clydeside Distillery occupies the beautifully restored Pump House at the Queen's Dock in Glasgow — a Victorian hydraulic pumphouse that once served the shipyards and now sits beside the SSE Hydro arena. Opened 2017, the core range (Stobcross, Loch Long) is well-made Lowland style. The visitor experience in the historic dock building is excellent, and the Glasgow riverside location makes it very accessible.
Visiting Clydeside
Contact distillery
The Old Pumphouse, 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow
G3 8QQ
- Shop
- Café/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
Stobcross
46% ABV · Bourbon + STR red wine + sherry
Glasgow distillery — Stobcross is the inaugural standard release. Light Lowland-style spirit.
- Nose:
- Soft fruit, oak, gentle sherry, vanilla.
- Palate:
- Layered — fruit, oak, soft sherry, faint baking spice.
- Finish:
- Medium, drying, sweet.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Stobcross | Smoked salmon blini or mild Scottish cheese | Lowland style suits light, elegant pairings. |
Getting there
Walking from Glasgow city centre (20 min) or bus/subway to Finnieston. Beside the SSE Hydro.
Glasgow Central station is 1.8km away — an easy walk from the platform. (Distance as the crow flies; actual walking route may differ.)
Glasgow Central station travel guide on TripSCOTWhere to eat nearby
- Finnieston restaurant stripArea
Glasgow's best restaurant area — Crabshakk, The Gannet, and many more within 10 min walk.
- Clydeside Distillery barBar
On-site tasting bar with Glasgow views.
Where to stay near Clydeside
The Clydeside Distillery is in the restored Pumphouse at the Queen's Dock, Glasgow — one of the best visitor experiences in Scotland's cities. Glasgow has every type of accommodation from the Grand Central Hotel to budget student guesthouses. The Riverside Museum (500m), Kelvingrove (2 miles), and the Burrell Collection are all nearby.
Full range in Glasgow city centre, 15-20 min walk.
Several boutique options in the West End.
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Clydeside.
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Location
The Old Pumphouse, 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow, G3 8QQ
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Is Clydeside good for tourists?
One of Glasgow's best visitor experiences — combine the Pump House tour with the Finnieston restaurant strip and a riverside walk. Very accessible.
+Where is Clydeside distillery?
Clydeside is in the Lowlands. Postcode G3.
+When was Clydeside distillery founded?
Clydeside was founded in 2017, making it roughly 9 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Lowland urban distillery closest in style to Auchentoshan. Building character comparable to Port of Leith in Edinburgh.
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