Scotch Whisky Distillery Map

Interactive Scotch Whisky Distillery Map

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About the Map

This interactive map plots all 150 currently operating Scotch whisky distilleries. Scotland’s distilleries are spread across six recognised malt whisky regions — each shaped by its own geography, climate, water sources and traditions — plus a separate category for grain whisky distilleries, which form the backbone of Blended Scotch. From the medicinal, salt-laced peat smoke of Islay to the elegant, fruit-driven malts of Speyside, the diversity of Scotch whisky begins with where it is made.

Each map marker is colour-coded by region. Hover any marker to identify it instantly, or click for the distillery number, name, region and location. Use the region filter buttons in the map controls, or click any of the region cards below to filter the map and fly directly to that area. Use the search box to locate any specific distillery by name or number. The map reflects Scotland’s remarkable whisky renaissance — from just over 100 active distilleries in 2010 to more than 150 today, with new craft operations opening from Caithness to the Borders and across the islands.

Did You Know?

Scotland’s whisky industry exports more than 40 bottles every second — worth over £7 billion to the UK economy annually. Speyside alone contains more than a third of all Scotland’s distilleries, making it the most whisky-dense region on earth.

10 Distilleries

Islay Malt

Islay, a small island off the west coast of Scotland, may only be 25 miles long and 8 miles wide, but is home to 10 Scotch Whisky distilleries. Frequently lashed by Atlantic storms, sea spray impregnates the peat used in malting and blows into the warehouses where casks mature, profoundly affecting taste and aroma. Some Islay whiskies are pungent and powerful, with a distinctive whiff of the sea — the most intensely peated malts in Scotland. Others, from more sheltered locations using less peat during malting, deliver a gentler but still clearly identifiable island character. Click to filter the map.

1.Ardbeg
2.Ardnahoe
3.Bowmore
4.Bruichladdich
5.Bunnahabhain
6.Caol Ila
7.Kilchoman
8.Lagavulin
9.Laphroaig
10.Port Ellen

3 Distilleries

Campbeltown Malt

Campbeltown sits at the southern tip of the Mull of Kintyre on Scotland’s west fringe — once home to more than 30 distilleries, making it one of the great whisky capitals of the world. Today three survivors remain: Springbank, Glen Scotia and Glengyle. Each produces the distinctive briny, oily, robust character that gives Campbeltown its own recognised regional identity, carrying the unmistakable salty tang of the sea. Click to filter the map.

11.Glen Scotia
12.Glengyle
13.Springbank

44 Distilleries

Highland Malt

The Highland region is geographically the largest Scotch Whisky producing region, embracing an enormous diversity of styles. The rugged landscape, changeable climate and, in many cases, coastal locations are all reflected in the character of Highland whiskies. As a group they are rounded, robust and dry, with a hint of smokiness and peatiness. Those near the sea carry a salty tang; in the far north — home to distilleries like Clynelish, Brora, Pulteney and Wolfburn — whiskies are notably heathery and slightly spicy; while in the more sheltered east and middle of the region, names such as Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie and Ardmore produce a more fruity, varied character. Click to filter the map.

51 Distilleries

Speyside Malt

Speyside borders much of the length of the River Spey on the eastern side of the Highlands — and is home to more Scotch Whisky distilleries than any other region on earth. The whiskies here are noted for their elegance, complexity and approachability. The flow of water over granite hills and through peat moors adds a refined smokiness, while the more sheltered terrain imparts a specific gentleness and delicacy to the spirit. Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Aberlour, Balvenie, Craigellachie, Cragganmore — the roll call of great Speyside names is longer than anywhere else in Scotland. Click to filter the map.

23 Distilleries

Lowland Malt

The Lowland region covers the south of Scotland — broadly the area south of a line between Dundee and Greenock — and is one of Scotland’s most dramatically resurgent whisky areas. Traditionally associated with lighter, more approachable malts, often triple-distilled, the Lowlands now host an exciting and rapidly expanding wave of new craft distilleries alongside established names like Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie and the beautifully restored Rosebank. Diverse and growing in both number and popularity, the region stretches from Glasgow and Edinburgh to the Borders and Ayrshire. Click to filter the map.

13 Distilleries

Islands

Scattered across Scotland’s dramatic island archipelagos, the Islands region captures some of the country’s most characterful and remote distilleries. Talisker on Skye is famed for its peppery, coastal power; Highland Park and Scapa bring contrasting styles from Orkney; Tobermory and its peated alter ego Ledaig distil on Mull; while Jura, Harris, Raasay, Arran’s Lochranza and Lagg, and newer ventures on Tiree and Benbecula complete a region defined by salt air, wild landscapes and individual spirit. Though officially categorised under Highland by the SWA, Islands is widely recognised as a distinct whisky character in its own right. Click to filter the map.

130.Benbecula
131.Highland Park
132.Isle of Harris
133.Isle of Jura
134.Isle of Raasay
135.Isle of Tiree
136.Lagg
137.Lochranza
138.Orkney Distillery
139.Scapa
140.Talisker
141.Tobermory
142.Torabhaig

8 Distilleries

Grain Whisky

Grain whisky distilleries operate a continuous distillation process using malted barley alongside other unmalted cereals — unlike malt whisky’s pot-still, single-grain production. Their primary role is as the base spirit to which malts are blended, creating the blended Scotch whiskies that account for the majority of all Scotch consumed worldwide. However, a small and growing proportion is bottled as Single Grain Whisky — lighter, subtler and often surprisingly complex in character. Scotland’s eight grain distilleries are far fewer in number than malt distilleries but produce far greater volumes of spirit. Click to filter the map.

143.Cameronbridge
144.Girvan
145.Invergordon
146.Loch Lomond Grain
147.North British
148.Reivers
149.Starlaw
150.Strathclyde

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