At the very heart of Scotland lies the beautiful town Pitlochry the home of Bell's Blair Athol Distillery, famed from time immemorial for the quality of its light Highland malt whisky, an essential element in Bell's Scotch Whisky. Founded in 1 798, Blair Athol is one of Scotland's oldest distillries. Even before then, malt whisky was probably being made where the distillery is located, because the site possesses that most valuable commodity to the whisky distiller - crystal clear water from the AIIt Dour, the burn of the otter.

Visitors are made very welcome and, all year round. our guides run conducted tours of the distillery. They will introduce you to the secrets of malt whisky distilling and blending, aided by an enteraining 10 minute video programme and exhibition about Blair Athol and Bell's.

A range of whiskies as well as a selection of quality gifts and souvenirs is available from our distillery shop. And to satisfy more immediate appetites, our coffee shop and bar provides light refreshments, home baking and the chance to taste more of Scotland's heritage .

Opening times:-
Easter to September,  Mon. to Sat. 9am to 5pm.( Last full tour 4pm.)
October to Easter, Mon. to Fri. 9am - 5pm. ( Last full tour 3.30pm )
December to February, restricted hours operate and it is advisable to make an appointment.
For large groups and for details of our extensive private banqueting facilities, please telephone the visitor centre.
Ample parking space.
Coach parties by appointment only.
There is an adult admission charge which includes a voucher, redeemable in the distillery shop towards a 70cl bottle of malt whisky.
Children under 8 years are welcome but are not encouraged to take the tour.

Situated in the town of Pitlochry, at the southern end. From the A9, north of Perth, follow signs for Pitlochry.

BELL'S Blair Atholl Distillery, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland. Tel:- 44 (0) 1796 472234  Fax 44 (0) 1796 473292

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