I have a particular soft spot for Glencadam 21 and had the opportunity to visit the distillery back in the days. Since Glencadam Whisky Distillery is fairly local to Starfish Travel I have been watching the news to see when the new visitor centre will be completed and opened. It is this Saturday 15th of November! Here is the article in the Herald!
The project was granted planning permission back in 2022 and has taken a traditional approach of adding a pagoda roof to the centre which fits neatly with the rest of the beautiful distillery buildings.
The new facility coincides with Glebcadam’s 200th jubilee and benefits the local community with the creation of twelve new jobs, but will first and foremost exite all whisky enthusiasts.
Here is what you can expect:
Visitor Experience & Practical Info
Tours: As of the new centre’s launch, they are offering a standard 90-minute tour (at £22.50) which includes the production site, historic warehouse, and a guided tasting of three Glencadam single malts.
A premium experience (120 minutes for £75) gives behind-the-scenes access, including the blending centre and premium / high-age whiskies.
Café & bar: The café (Thur–Mon, 10 am–5 pm) is pet friendly and family friendly. The bar offers whiskies, gins, rums, and pairings of light bites.
Accessibility & logistics: The distillery provides parking (including EV charging), wheelchair-accessible spaces, and allows dogs in the visitor centre (though restricted in production areas).
Location: Smithfield Road, Brechin, Angus (postcode DD9 7PA). Good road access via A90; nearest train station is Montrose (plus taxi).
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