Venue Description

Located in the spectacular Strathearn countryside, The Glenturret Distillery in Crieff is a five-star visitor attraction that offers a truly unique and authentic experience to visitors from all over the world. Scotland's oldest working distillery has been making whisky by hand and by heart since 1763. The Distillery offers visitors, from novices to whisky enthusiasts, a unique opportunity to experience the traditional handmade distilling processes that have been used to craft the whiskies at Glenturret Distillery for generations. Immerse yourself in a diverse and absorbing range of Experiences where visitors can discover how the whisky is made right through to creating your very own blend. Spend some time perusing the Glenturret Shop, with well stocked shelves of whisky products and gifts before heading to the newly refurbished Glenturret Cafe for a selection of delicious Soups, savouries and cakes. Our Lalique Restaurant, Bar & Boutique are due to open in late July offering completely unique dining and shopping experiences found no where else in Scotland. Please book online for tours and table reservations.

Accessibility

There is limited access to the Production area . The visitor using the wheelchair and one carer will be offered a tour free of charge.( No lifts available in this part of the distillery). The visitor with mobility issues will begin the tour with the rest of the group - the second and third rooms are not accessible - a host (tour guide) will conduct a seperate presentation in the Taste Bar area with the help of visual aids. Your host will them accompany you to re-join the rest of the group for the remainder of the tour.

Accessible Performances

There is limited access to the Production area . The visitor using the wheelchair and one carer will be offered a tour free of charge.( No lifts available in this part of the distillery). The visitor with mobility issues will begin the tour with the rest of the group - the second and third rooms are not accessible - a host (tour guide) will conduct a seperate presentation in the Taste Bar area with the help of visual aids. Your host will them accompany you to re-join the rest of the group for the remainder of the tour.

Awards List

Whisky Visitor Attraction of the year. Scottish Field Whisky Attraction. World Host. Green Tourism. Trip Advisor Visit Scotland 5 star attraction.

Toilets

Two accessible toilets are located on site. At the Welcome Lounge (reception) At the Restaurant.

Staff

During the Summer season approx 20 members of staff within the hosting and retail team are employed. The restaurant have a further team of 20 to fulfill morning to evening custom. During the Winter months approx 15 members of staff within each department are employed.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

There is a wooded area adjacent to the main visitor car park which is suitable as dog exercise area.

Other assistance dog facilities

All assistance dogs have access through the production area. There are animal water bowls throughout the site.