Distillery Discovery Pass
Distilleries
5 Destinations
8 Flights
For a wee dram...
Scotland is well-known for its world-class whiskies, and with a history spanning over 1000 years, whisky has become part of Scotland's culture. Scotland's whisky is exported worldwide, but luckily, with our Distillery Discovery Pass, it’s never been easier to taste some of the best ones right where they're produced. From Harris in the north all the way down to Campbeltown, there are plenty of places to stop and sample various whiskies and even gins! Whether you're a total whisky geek looking for an authentic whisky experience, a gin lover, or an activity that doesn't involve your local pubs and bars, look no further than these distilleries.
Where to start...
We recommend that you start your journey from Edinburgh. Start your journey by flying with Loganair to Edinburgh from:
- Isle of Man
- England - Exeter, Southampton, Newquay
- Wales - Cardiff
- Norway - Bergen, Stavanger
Just to remind you, you must select at least five Loganair flights on your journey; there is no restriction on how many flights you can choose to build your itinerary.
Edinburgh
Day 1
Fly to Edinburgh to kick off your tour.
Start your distillery trip the right way by joining a tour in Edinburgh. Three places we highly recommend visiting for whisky aficionados are; Holyrood Distillery, the Scotch Whisky Experience and Johnnie Walker – and the good thing is that they're situated right in the heart of Edinburgh! Get straight to business at Holyrood Distillery by trying out their Height of Arrows Gin Tasting Experience, where you can sample gins and make and shake your cocktail! Widen your knowledge and create whisky memories at the Scotch Whisky Experience. And lastly, visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street, where you can try exclusive cocktails, get personalised gifts or even enjoy a wee dram at their rooftop bar with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle!
Stornoway
Day 3
Take a flight from Edinburgh to Stornoway to sample the delights of Harris & Lewis.
In just an hour's drive or bus ride from Stornoway, you'll find the award-winning Isle of Harris Distillery, the first commercial distillery on the Isle of Harris where this island's rare and elusive spirit is captured in bottles of gin and whisky to be shared with the world. To complete your island whisky tour and warm up after the days outdoors, a visit to the 200-year-old Abhainn Dearg Distillery, also around an hour's drive from Stornoway, is a must! Abhainn Dearg Distillery opened in 2008 and is the first legal distillery in the Outer Hebrides since 1829. If you visit in the summer, you can even do a gin tour for the perfect G&T.
Glasgow
Day 4
You can continue your trip by flying from Stornoway to Glasgow Airport.
Glasgow has many options for day trips focusing on Scotland's national drink. Situated in West Dunbartonshire but only 10 miles from the city centre, Auchentoshan is quite a famous and much-visited distillery. There are various visitor tours with multiple levels and entry prices to suit everyone – from casual walk-ins to whisky enthusiasts! On the other hand, Clydeside Distillery is located beside the River Clyde, so it's very easily accessible. They use traditional techniques to make their Clydeside Single Malt Scotch Whisky and run tours every hour. For something more unique, they also have a special chocolate and whisky tour, which runs daily!
Islay
Day 6
Make your way to the Whisky Coast of Scotland. Fly from Glasgow to Islay with Loganair.
If you’re looking for the perfect dram, then look no further. Head to Islay to be wined and dined in the crown jewel of the Scotch Whisky scene. The island is famous for its large number of distilleries. Its distinctively peaty style of single malt will hit you with a smoky sensation. You're spoilt for choice with distilleries such as Lagavulin, Laphroaig, and Ardbeg! All these distilleries are around a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride away from each other, so it’s easy to visit and try them all during your trip to Islay. During your time in Islay, it’s hard to travel too far without bumping into a whisky distillery!
After you finish in the beautiful "Queen of the Hebrides", hop back on a Loganair flight to Glasgow before continuing onto the final stop of the Distillery Discovery.
Campbeltown
Day 8
You can continue your trip around the Whisky Coast by flying to Campbeltown from Glasgow.
Campbeltown used to be a whisky smuggling centre long ago, and even though it no longer is, you won't be short of a dram! The beauty of Campbeltown is that the distilleries are all within walking distance, meaning you can visit them in little time. There used to be 22 distilleries in Campbeltown, but now, the three main distilleries are Glen Scotia, Glengyle and Springbank – all of which offer tours. Springbank is now the oldest independent family-owned distillery in the country. It is the only distillery in the country where 100% of the whisky-making process is carried out on one site, giving unrivalled control over the quality of the whisky.
And that's the complete tour! You can return to Glasgow to start your journey home from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport, a short drive away.
Just so you know...
Remember to drink responsibly.
If you know you’ll consume alcohol, plan how to get to and from the distillery. And remember, you also need to be fit to fly, so ease on the drink before your flight!
Other Distilleries in Scotland
Please remember, this is just our suggested itinerary, but a world of excellent Scottish drams is available across the country to take your fancy further.
Northern Isles
Shetland Reel (Sumburgh)
Scapa (Kirkwall)
Kirkjuvagr (Kirkwall)
Highland Park (Kirkwall)
Highlands
Tomatin (Inverness)
Glen Ord (Inverness)
Dalmore (Inverness)
Dalwhinnie (Inverness)
Glenmorangie (Inverness)
Glenfiddich (Inverness)
Whisky Trail (Aberdeen)
Central Scotland
Edinburgh Gin (Edinburgh)
Deanston (Doune)
Tullibardine (Auchterarder)
Eden Mill (St Andrews)
GreenSkies - Protect our Island Communities
Through our GreenSkies sustainable flying programme, every fare contributes to accredited carbon offsetting schemes to meet our carbon-neutral target by 2040.
Furthermore, Loganair proudly serves more island communities in the UK than any other airline.
These small but unique destinations have a delicate ecosystem, flora and fauna. Therefore, extra-special care must be taken to ensure we minimise our impact and protect our beautiful islands for generations to come, not to mention protecting yourself and others when you're exploring.
Our Island Visitor Pledge lists a few do's and don'ts to help ensure we all meet that aim together.
Book your Discovery Pass
Please note - An ADS login is not a requirement to book a Scotland Discovery Pass.
The Air Discount Scheme (ADS) is a mechanism designed to deliver lower airfares for the residents of Scotland’s remotest communities whose main residence (including students studying away from home) is in one of the following defined eligible areas:
Western Isles, Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles, Colonsay, Islay and Jura, Caithness and North West Sutherland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Scotland Discovery Pass is an electronic flight-based product comprising several one-way tickets for Loganair routes. You select your destinations and build your itinerary based on our flight schedules, and our Scotland Discovery Pass booking tool will price your bespoke itinerary.
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Start your journey by flying to Edinburgh with Loganair from:
- Southampton
- Exeter
- Cornwall Airport Newquay
- Isle of Man
- Cardiff
- Bergen
- Stavanger
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You must select a minimum of 5 flights; otherwise, there is no restriction on how many flights you choose to build your itinerary.
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No, that’s not the intent of the Scotland Discovery Pass – you create an itinerary with a minimum of 5 flights to various destinations.
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No, you can start and end your itinerary anywhere – you have to travel on 5 Loganair flights.
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Yes, but please contact our Customer Help Centre on 0344 800 2855 to help with any amendment. As the Scotland Discovery Pass fares are subject to availability, your itinerary change may incur a fare difference. There won’t be any change fees for changing a Scotland Discovery Pass itinerary.
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Yes, if you want to extend your itinerary, or change your itinerary, call our Customer Help Centre on 0344 800 2855, and an agent will assist in updating your plans.
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Our extensive Highlands and Islands network, but some gaps link the smaller islands, e.g., Barra and Benbecula. If there’s no air service, you can still build your itinerary – you don’t have to arrive and depart from the same airport. Hence you can travel by surface transport between places before rejoining our air network.
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Loganair offers a discount for children, and infants only pay taxes.
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Yes, if you’re a member of the Air Discount Scheme travelling for leisure, then the Scotland Discovery Pass fares will be discounted.
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The Scotland Discovery Pass is non-refundable. We’d always recommend taking out travel insurance for unforeseen instances where you may have to cancel your trip.
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Clan Points may not be redeemed or collected for the Scotland Discovery Pass.
Terms & Conditions
The Scotland Discovery Pass comprises several one-way tickets for routes operated by Loganair across our network to build a bespoke itinerary or one based on Loganair's suggested itineraries. Travel between the same origin and destination airports multiple times is strictly prohibited; these itineraries will not be valid for travel. Customised itineraries may start and end at any Loganair-operated airport in the UK, Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Norway or Denmark. Bookings can be made online. Changes can be made via our Customer Help Centre. A minimum of five one-way Loganair flights must be booked for the Scotland Discovery Pass. There's no limit on the maximum number of flights you can take. Scotland Discovery Fares are subject to availability. Surface travel between Loganair-operated airports is the responsibility of the customer - Loganair accepts no liability for missed flight connections due to travel booked independently. Scotland Discovery Pass is ADS eligible. Scotland Discovery Pass is non-refundable. Itinerary changes and extensions are permitted. No change fees are charged but fare differences may apply. Changes to routing may incur a fare difference. Hold luggage allowance is 20kg. Clan Points cannot be redeemed or collected for the Scotland Discovery Pass.
