The rebirth of Annandale Distillery and its transformation into a 21st century whisky making centre and visitor attraction is Dumfries and Galloway's most ambitious tourism story. The historic distillery has been through 3 whisky making eras and a period when it was used in farming. it was formerly a Johnnie Walker distillery which closed in 1918. Following an extensive £10.5 million restoration project Annandale Distillery was reborn in 2014, with production starting on 3rd November. Annandale Distillery was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 10th September 2015. There are various guided tour options, the Classic Tour (£8.50) runs on the hour 10am - 4pm daily, 7 days a week. An excursion to Annandale Distillery would not be complete without a stop off at the spectacular Visitor Centre which incorporates the award winning, dog friendly Maltings Coffee Shop and Retail Space. Open all year, 7 days a week.
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