Crafty Distillery
Based in Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, Crafty Distillery is a small operation producing both gin (their Hills & Harbour brand) and whisky. The whisky is still in its early maturation years, but the distillery's location in the Galloway Hills gives it access to excellent water sources and a distinctive terroir. The visitor experience is small-scale and personal — tours are intimate, the staff are passionate, and the setting in rural south-west Scotland is a welcome change from the crowded Speyside circuit.
Visiting Crafty Distillery
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- Shop
- Caf\u00e9/Restaurant
- Parking
Location
Other lowland distilleries
Auchentoshan
Scotland’s only triple-distilled single malt, producing notably light and delicate spirit. A 10-minute drive from Glasgow and easily the most accessible distillery visit for city-break tourists.
Bladnoch
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Glenkinchie
Known as “The Edinburgh Malt”, Glenkinchie sits in rolling farmland 25 minutes south of the capital and is the most-visited Lowland distillery. The 12 Year Old is the reference point for delicate, grassy Lowland style — a useful gateway for beginners.