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Scotland Whisky Map

An interactive whisky distillery map of Scotland, plus a full directory of all 77 distilleries grouped by region. Click any marker to browse bottles on Master of Malt with direct buy links, or scroll down for the region-by-region breakdown. Coloured regions show Scotland's five official whisky regions, plus the Islands.

Scotland's Whisky Regions

Scotch whisky has five official regions defined by the Scotch Whisky Association — Speyside, the Highlands, the Lowlands, Islay and Campbeltown — with the Islands widely recognised as a sixth, though they officially belong to the Highlands. Here is every distillery on the map, grouped by its whisky region.

Map of Scotland's whisky regions and distilleries, colour-coded by region
Scotland's whisky regions and distilleries at a glance.

Speyside

Speyside is Scotland's most distillery-dense region, clustered around the River Spey in the northeast. It produces roughly half of Scotland's single malts and is famous for rich, fruity, and often sherried whiskies. Glenfiddich, Macallan, Glenlivet, and Aberlour are among its celebrated names.

Distillery Founded Links
Aberlour Distillery 1898
Ballindalloch Distillery 2014
Balmenach Distillery 1824
Balvenie Distillery 1892
Benriach Distillery 1898
Benrinnes Distillery 1826
Benromach Distillery 1898
Cardhu Distillery 1811
Craigellachie Distillery 1891
Dufftown Distillery 1896
Glen Grant Distillery 1840
Glen Moray Distillery 1897
GlenAllachie Distillery 1967
Glenfarclas Distillery 1836
Glenfiddich Distillery 1886
Glenlivet Distillery 1824
Glenlossie Distillery 1876
Glenrothes Distillery 1879
Inchgower Distillery 1871
Knockando Distillery 1898
Linkwood Distillery 1821
Macallan Distillery 1824
Mortlach Distillery 1823
Speyburn Distillery 1897
Strathisla Distillery 1786
Strathmill Distillery 1891
Tamdhu Distillery 1897
Tomintoul Distillery 1965
Tormore Distillery 1958

Highland

The Highlands is Scotland's largest whisky region, stretching from Perthshire to the far north coast. Its vast geography means enormous stylistic variety — from the light, floral whiskies of the eastern Highlands to the robust, maritime drams of the north. Dalmore, Glenmorangie, and Oban call it home.

Distillery Founded Links
Arbikie Distillery 2014
Ardnamurchan Distillery 2014
Ben Nevis Distillery 1825
Blair Athol Distillery 1798
Clynelish Distillery 1819
Dalmore Distillery 1839
Dalwhinnie Distillery 1897
Deanston Distillery 1965
Edradour Distillery 1825
Fettercairn Distillery 1824
Glen Garioch Distillery 1797
Glen Ord Distillery 1838
GlenDronach Distillery 1826
Glenglassaugh Distillery 1875
Glengoyne Distillery 1833
Glenturret Distillery 1763
Loch Lomond Distillery 1966
Nc'nean Distillery 2017
Oban Distillery 1794
Old Pulteney Distillery 1826
Royal Brackla Distillery 1812
Royal Lochnagar Distillery 1845
Teaninich Distillery 1817
Tomatin Distillery 1897
Tullibardine Distillery 1949
Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery 2022

Lowland

The Lowlands occupy the southern belt of mainland Scotland. The region was historically known for light, triple-distilled whiskies — often called the "Lowland Ladies" — and has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, with distilleries like Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie, and the revived Rosebank setting the standard.

Distillery Founded Links
Annandale Distillery 1830
Bladnoch Distillery 1817
Glenkinchie Distillery 1837
Kingsbarns Distillery 2014
Lindores Abbey Distillery 2017

Islay

Islay (pronounced "Eye-la") is a small island off Scotland's west coast that punches far above its weight. Its distilleries produce some of the world's most intensely peated, smoky whiskies, with coastal and maritime characters that reflect the island's environment. Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Bruichladdich are all Islay icons.

Distillery Founded Links
Bowmore Distillery 1779
Bruichladdich Distillery 1881
Bunnahabhain Distillery 1881
Caol Ila Distillery 1846
Kilchoman Distillery 2005
Lagavulin Distillery 1816
Laphroaig Distillery 1815
Port Charlotte Distillery 2001

Campbeltown

Campbeltown sits at the tip of the Kintyre peninsula and was once the whisky capital of the world, with over 30 distilleries operating in the 19th century. Today only three survive — Springbank, Glen Scotia, and Glengyle — yet Campbeltown retains its own distinct character: briny, oily, and complex.

Distillery Founded Links
Glen Scotia Distillery 1832
Springbank Distillery 1828

Islands

The Islands (officially part of the Highlands for regulatory purposes) cover distilleries on Skye, Mull, Arran, Jura, Lewis, and Orkney. Each island brings its own character — from the honeyed smoke of Highland Park (Orkney) to the maritime peat of Talisker (Skye) and the lighter, coastal style of Arran.

Distillery Founded Links
Arran Distillery 1995
Highland Park Distillery 1798
Isle of Raasay Distillery 2017
Scapa Distillery 1885
Talisker Distillery 1830
Tobermory Distillery 1798
Torabhaig Distillery 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many whisky regions are in Scotland?
Scotch whisky has five official regions defined by the Scotch Whisky Association: Speyside, the Highlands, the Lowlands, Islay and Campbeltown. The Islands — Skye, Mull, Arran, Jura, Lewis and Orkney — are often counted as a sixth, though they officially fall under the Highlands.
Where is Speyside on the whisky map?
Speyside sits in the northeast of Scotland, clustered around the River Spey between Inverness and Aberdeen. It is the most distillery-dense region in the country and produces roughly half of all Scotch single malt.
Which Scottish region makes the most peated whisky?
Islay is the home of heavily peated, smoky whisky, with distilleries like Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin. Peated drams are made across Scotland — Talisker on Skye is a good example — but Islay is the spiritual home of the style.
How many whisky distilleries are there in Scotland?
Scotland has more than 140 working malt distilleries. Our interactive map plots 77 of them with visitor information, grouped by their whisky region so you can see how the country's distilleries are spread out.
What's the difference between whisky and whiskey?
It is mostly a question of spelling and origin. Scotch (and Japanese) is spelled "whisky", while Irish and American spirits are usually spelled "whiskey". Everything on this Scotland map is Scotch, so it is "whisky" throughout.