Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Our team have been at the forefront of the growth of Scottish Gin. 56 North is Scotland's oldest gin bar so we take a relaxed and fun approach to teaching people how gin is made.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Come and learn how we make South Loch Gin! Our gin stills are stunning and are the prefect way to learn how gin is made. We welcome you with a gin and tonic. While you enjoy your G&T we talk you through the process of making gin from botanical to bottle! You then get to try three gins made on our stills paired with premium mixers. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail topped with bubbly to enjoy. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail to enjoy! - This session is approximately 60-75mins long and is hosted by one of our gin team - Strictly over 18s (we operate Challenge 25 for ID) - Includes G&T on arrival, 3 gin samples, gin cocktail
Sample Menu
starter
Gin & Tonic
A welcome Gin and Tonic
main
3 South Loch Gin tastings
dessert
South Loch Gin Drinks
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
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Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery
Reviews
247 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
GIN! Leave the tonic for the birds….
VacaGoddess,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil (Nigel) was absolutely amazing!!! I didn’t realize how much I loved gin. I may even stop using tonic. Fantastic presentation and even a wee bit of acting. Superb!
Great experience
paulafO8991BN,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this experience! Nigel....I mean Neil was a great host. He was a wealth of knowledge and we had lots of laughs. The gin was great too
Definitely worth booking!
Dylan S,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were only in Edinburgh for a day, and this was a great tour following a busy start. We had a gin & tonic on arrival, then tasted three south loch gins, followed by a cocktail at the end. We booked as a group of 4 and there were 5 others in this tour. It was a lively and very interesting gin tour, and the guide, Neil, was great and very knowledgeable!
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evim436,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice host, with enthusiastic explanations. The gin was also very tasty and different. I definitely recommend this to everyone!
Great!
janamT4318YE,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super enthusiastic smooth host, very interactive and personal atmosphere. learned a lot! We definitely recommend it!
Well worth a visit if you’re in the area and love gin.
Sarah F,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tasting today with Neil. Neil was entertaining, friendly and informative. A great insight into how gin is made in their mini distillery. The tour was personal with a small group size so any questions were answered individually or shared with the group. We started with a g&t followed by three samples with optional tonic or ginger ale then followed with a gin cocktail upstairs in the main bar. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area and like a gin or two!
Gin tasting fun.
685maureenf,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very entertaining experience. We enjoyed tasting various gins and learning more about the distillation of gin. Highlanders recommend the experience.
Excellent gin tasting and pairing with an expert and brilliant guide
cocog2026,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent gin and cheese tasting with Neil. He introduced us to the world of gin with expert knowledge and brilliant entertainment. Highly recommended.
Thank you Neil!
genevievel2026,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil was an absolutely wonderful host, taking us through some of the best gins we’d ever tasted with such contagious passion and enthusiasm. You can definitely tell he truly loves what he does and has a wealth of knowledge on a huge variety of different gins. Even after the official tasting was over, my partner and I stayed back and chatted with Neil for quite a while and he gave us some brilliant recommendations! If anyone is ever looking for an entertaining, great value, enjoyable evening in Edinburgh - I’d highly recommend this experience!
Great gin tour
johntQ7278YR,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour very interesting great host and very knowledgeable fantastic experience would recommend. To anyone Brilliant time
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