The Clydeside Distillery

Explore one of the most vibrant Scottish cities with a 1 or 2-day ticket to Glasgow’s hop-on and hop-off bus. Explore museums, art galleries, parks, theatres and even Glasgow Cathedral. In addition, the city’s pubs, cafés, bars and nightclubs help make Glasgow one of the new preferred destinations for short breaks. The visitor attractions and places of interest are spread throughout the city and the best way to visit the attractions and to see the city, is to step on one of the open-top tour buses for a fully guided tour round all the main sights. Jump off at any of the stops, conveniently located for the Gothic Cathedral, the Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, the recently restored Kelvingrove Art Galleries, Glasgow University, Glasgow Green and Clydeside Distillery, among many other sights. You'll have access to the Red Route, and the Yellow Route during high season (4th April - 29th September). Book your City Sightseeing ticket today! Bus Stops:  Red Route: 1. George Square 2. Glasgow Cathedral 3. High Street for Merchant City 4. The Barras 5. Glasgow Green 6. St. Enoch Centre 7. St. Vincent Place 8. Oswald Street 9. Argyle Street 10. Hilton Garden Inn 11. SEC Centre 11A. Clydeside Distillery 12. Riverside Museum 13. Old Schoolhouse 14. University of Glasgow 15. Byres Road 16. Kelvingrove Museum 17. Kelvingrove Hotels 18. Charing Cross 19. School of Art 20. RSAMD 21. Buchanan Bus Station Yellow Route: 1. George Square 2. Glasgow Cathedral 3. Tennants 4. High Street for Merchant City 5. Barrowlands 6. Celtic Park 7. Bridgeton, Bandstand 8. West Brewery 9. The Barras 10. McLennan Arch 11. Broomielaw 12. Finneston 13. Science Centre 14. Govan Stones 15. Fairfield 16. Ibrox Stadium 17. Hilton Garden Inn 18. SEC Centre 19. Clydeside Distillery 20. Riverside Museum 21. Kelvingrove Museum 22. Hidden Lane 23. Blythswood Square 24. Nelson Mandela Pl

Discover the Dockside Story and soak in the history of the Old Pumphouse and the historic area of the Queen's Dock in the self-guided area at the start of the tour. Learn about the birth of the whisky industry and Glasgow’s history, featuring live footage and animation bringing the story to life. Next, your expert guide will take you through several areas of production at the distillery. See the craftsmen produce the high quality, New Make Spirit, currently maturing to become The Clydeside Single Malt Whisky. Your guide will provide all the detail in the production process at the distillery, including malting, mashing, fermentation, and distillation. Marvel in the picturesque Still House with the copper wash and spirit still, admiring the view down the River Clyde. Head into the tasting room where you'll experience the development of the Clydeside spirit. Taste three wee drams and experience first-hand how different casks impart unique flavours to our exquisite spirit and form the foundations of our Clydeside Distillery single malt whisky. Our distillery silent season is taking place from Friday 13th September to Monday 30th September 2024. This means that no production will take place during this time however our tours are running as normal with full access to the distillery. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Leaving Scotland's capital, Edinburgh we will head west to Scotland's largest city; Glasgow. Take the opportunity to visit one of Scotland's Scotch Whisky distilleries, Clydeside, in the heart of Glasgow*. Here you’ll learn of the history of whisky in Glasgow and how they make their delicious drams. The tour will end with a nosing and tasting session. (£18.50 to be paid on arrival) *Please note: bookings made less than 24 hours in advance are not guaranteed entry to the whisky distillery. Then, you'll journey to Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, and make a stop on the shore of Scotland's biggest loch: Loch Lomond. You will have a chance to take in the views and stroll along the shores of the loch. This will also be your lunch stop. Then, as you travel through Stirlingshire, your guide will bring to life the turbulent times of William Wallace, dramatized in the film Braveheart, and explain his link to the area you're passing through. You will visit the city of Stirling, where you'll have ample time to visit the stunning castle (admission not included) or enjoy a walk along the atmospheric, ancient streets that surround it. On the return journey to Edinburgh, you'll get chance to marvel at the engineering miracle of the Kelpies sculptures as you pass.

You leave Glasgow and start your journey by visiting Glengoyne*, a distillery boasting a lovely location and a unique way of distilling whisky. Operating since 1833, they’ve had enough time to perfect their methods. On your tour, you get introduced to the simple but magical process of turning barley, water, and yeast into whisky. And you discover that every stage of the production here is unhurried and that sweet and fruity whisky created by Glengoyne’s passionate team is a true feast for the senses. From here, you enjoy a drive through the countryside to the village of Balloch, for a tasty pub lunch. This charming place is the gateway to Loch Lomond, so we recommend you clear your head on a walk to the shores of this bonnie loch before you head towards the second distillery of the day. Next, it’s a visit to the state-of-the-art Clydeside distillery in Glasgow. Located in the famous Queen’s Dock, this exciting venue revives the tradition of whisky-making that was once a core industry in the city. You can visit their production site, see how the old blends with the new, and savour the light and delicate Lowland-style Single Malt Whisky. After a relaxed afternoon visit here you return to Buchanan Bus Station with the stories and flavours of single malt whisky fresh in your mind. *Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.

Explore the best of Glasgow on a guided bike tour. Cycle through the city's beautiful green spaces, past iconic bridges of the River Clyde, and on to the chic and leafy West End. Start your tour at Drygate, one of Glasgow’s thriving micro-breweries. Pedal through beautiful green spaces, down to the People’s Palace on Glasgow Green. Cycle along the river Clyde Waterfront and over some of its iconic bridges, surrounded by post-industrial architecture and stunning Victorian sandstone buildings. Make your way to Glasgow’s chic green and leafy West End, through stunning Kelvingrove Park, through Glasgow University, following beautiful waterways and experiencing cultural highlights. Return via beautifully sleepy cycleways and canals to Glasgow’s historical center at Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis which is just next door to the finish point and possibly a well-earned drink. The tour includes:- Glasgow Green The people's Palace The Doulton Fountain Squiggly and Squinty bridges The Armadillo and Rotundas The Clydeside Distillery The Riverside Museum The Glenlee Tall Ship The Kelvingrove Art Gallery Glasgow University Quadrangle and Cloisters Glasgow Cathedral The Glasgow Necropolis.

By using bicycles, both standard and E bike, we can start in the city centre and ride to the farther reaches of Scotlands largest city. Utilising its excellent network of bike lanes and quiet roads we can travel through gorgeous green spaces, stunning vistas, architectural wonders and, indeed, time itself. Starting in the heart of the city at George Square we will travel an 11 mile/18km loop visiting a myriad of interesting locations and finish right back where we started. We will visit well known highlights of the city as well as lesser known points of incredible interest and gain a deeper understanding of what makes Glasgow the wonderful and eclectic place it is today. We will discuss ancient folklore, local heroes, triumphs, tragedies, art, sport, invention and science. Getting to know each other as well as the city and country that surrounds us. Highlights include: Glasgow University, Kelvingrove Museum & Park, The Glen Lee Tall Ship, The Finnieston Crane, Glasgow Green, The Peoples Palace, Glasgow Cathedral, The Necropolis, The River Kelvin, The Firth & Clyde Canal. You will be provided with a well equipped, experienced, qualified guide (myself, Stuart), the bike of your choice, either E Bike or standard and in the size that is most comfortable to you. Helmets will also be provided for your added safety. I will also take photographs, if you wish, which can be shared with you at the end so you will have a souvenir of your wonderful experience. We will have the chance, should you wish, to visit a wonderful local cafe around the half way mark for some coffee, cake and other refreshments.

Hop on an electric bike and explore the bold, brilliant side of Glasgow with this guided small-group tour that ends with a local whisky distillery tour and tasting. From colourful street art to riverside paths and hidden stories, this tour blends the best of the city with a unique visit to one of Glasgow’s most exciting urban distilleries. Led by passionate local guides, this relaxed-paced ride takes you through Glasgow's vibrant history and modern creativity—with the e-bike doing most of the work! You’ll pedal past murals, old docks, green spaces, and neighbourhoods you won’t find in the guidebooks. Your ride ends with a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at a working distillery, where you’ll learn how local spirits are made and enjoy a sample of something special. ️ Highlights Ride easy on powerful electric bikes—no sweat, just smiles Discover the real Glasgow with a local storyteller as your guide See street art, riverside views, and revitalised industrial areas Visit a local distillery for a tour and tasting Great for solo travellers, couples, and small groups Tour Type: Public small-group tour (max 12 people) Difficulty Level: Easy, with e-bikes doing the heavy lifting Tasting: You'll taste 3 whiskies or you can sample the alcohol-free option ⏱️ Duration: Approx. 4 hours The tour finishes with a very brief 8 minute cycle back to where tour started from the Distillery.