Glen Ord Distillery
A visit to Glen Ord, on the edge of the Black Isle in the Highlands west of Inverness, is a delight to both the eye and the palate. Watch our distillers at work creating a magicial malt whisky which is sweet, malty and dry on the palate. Vistors are also welcome to browse our shop that is well stocked with a wide variety of Single Malt Whiskies, books, glassware and other quailty items.
2009 Opening Hours
January - March
Mon - Fri: 11am - 4pm
April - June
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm
11th April - 27th June
Sat 12noon - 4pm (Special Homecoming 2009 Opening)
July - September
Mon - Fri : 10am - 5pm
4th July - 27th September
Sat/Sun: 12noon - 4pm
October - December
Mon - Fri: 11am - 3pm
Closed between Christmas & New Year.
Last Tour:
One hour before closing
Adult admisson charges includes a discount voucher, redeemable at the distillery against the purchase of a 70cl of single malt whisky.
Children under 8 years are welcome but not admitted into the production areas
Due to maintenance requirements it's not always possible to tour the distillery. Please call and check in advance to avoid disappointment.
Contact us
Glen Ord Distillery,
Muir of Ord, Ross-shire IV6 7UJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1463 872004 Fax: +44 (0) 1463 872008
Location
Glen Ord distillery is situated 15 miles west of Inverness in the village of Muir of Ord.
From the South
Follow the A9 (Perth-Inverness road) north over the Kessock Bridge to the Tore Roundabout, which is 7 miles north of Inverness. From the roundabout take the A832, which is the 1st exit and is signposted for Muir of Ord and Glen Ord distillery. Entering the village go straight on at the junction, over the railway bridge and take the 1st left. The distillery is 0.75 miles along this road.
From the East
Follow the A96 (Aberdeen – Inverness road) until you reach Inverness, and then follow the signs for Wick and Thurso over the Kessock bridge and then as above.
From the North
Leave the A9 (Thurso-Inverness road) at the roundabout 5 miles south of Alness and take the 2nd exit signposted for Dingwall and Muir of Ord. Continue along the A862 through Dingwall, at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit signposted Maryburgh and Muir of Ord. Entering Muir of Ord take a right turn just before the railway bridge at the signpost for Glen Ord distillery.
From the North West (Ullapool)
Follow the directions for Inverness along the A835, take a right turn (A832) 2 miles after the village of Contin following the signs for Glen Ord Distillery. On entering the village take the 1st turn on the right.
From the South West (Fort William)
Follow the A82 to Drumndrochit; turn left approx 200 metres after the Tourist Information centre onto the A831 and then right after 1.25 miles onto the A833 signposted for Beauly. Travel for 10 miles along this road until you reach a T-junction; turn left, signposted for Beauly and Dingwall. After leaving Beauly follow the road to Muir of Ord and the signs for Glen Ord distillery.
By Rail
Muir of Ord railway station is situated in the middle of the village. On leaving the train head up the steps onto road bridge going over the railway. From here you will see the signs for Glen Ord Distillery approx. a 10-minute walk.
By Air
Inverness airport is approximately a 35 minute drive from Muir of Ord.
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