About Balvenie, The Distillery
Balvenie, The Distillery is listed by the Scotch Whisky Association as an operating Speyside malt whisky distillery in its April 2026 operating-distillery list and 2026 distillery map.
Regional context: A compact whisky region centred on the River Spey and home to a particularly dense concentration of malt whisky distilleries, making it well suited to multi-distillery road trips.
This starter profile confirms operating status and SWA region without pretending that unverified visitor information is known. Public tours, tasting options, prices, opening times and access details are added only after they have been checked against current operator information.
Speyside
Malt Whisky
Operating — SWA April 2026
#78 · Speyside
Glen Garioch Distillery, Distillery Road, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0ES, United Kingdom
Tour & visit information
Not yet verified
2026-04-01
This operating distillery record does not by itself mean that a visitor centre, tasting or public tour is available. Use the official operator information before planning around a visit.
Nearby things to do
If one traveller is doing the distillery visit, these nearby places may give the other person something useful to build into the same part of the day. Check current opening hours, access and suitability directly before travelling.
Glen Garioch Visitor Centre
0.0 miles from the distillery (straight-line planning distance).
Check in Google MapsThe Eternal Present: Gneiss Granite Gabbro
0.2 miles from the distillery (straight-line planning distance).
Check in Google MapsOldmeldum Community Cafe
0.2 miles from the distillery (straight-line planning distance).
Check in Google MapsMeldrum Pleasure Park
0.2 miles from the distillery (straight-line planning distance).
Check in Google MapsParcock Tree Memorial
0.2 miles from the distillery (straight-line planning distance).
Check in Google MapsSailor Mannie
0.3 miles from the distillery (straight-line planning distance).
Check in Google MapsNearby activity suggestions use Geoapify / OpenStreetMap planning data. Verify current details before making them part of your itinerary.
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Campsites & accommodation near Balvenie, The Distillery
These are nearby planning suggestions, not a guarantee of current availability. Where coordinates are available, the distance shown is a straight-line planning distance rather than driving mileage. Before arranging a trip, check current availability, prices, facilities, booking requirements, access and any campervan or overnight rules directly with the accommodation provider.
Campervan & touring stays
Ythan Valley Campsite
Campsite / camping pitch near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
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Morris‘s Hotel
Hotel / inn near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
View stay details Check current availabilityThe Redgarth
Hotel / inn near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
View stay details Check current availabilityMeldrum House Hotel
Hotel / inn near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
View stay details Check current availabilityThe Sidings
Hotel / inn near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
View stay details Check current availabilityBanks Of Ury
Hotel / inn near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
View stay details Check current availabilityBede House Bed & Breakfast
Hotel / inn near Balvenie, The Distillery. Check current availability and conditions directly before arranging your trip.
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Distillery & nearby stays
The D marker is Balvenie, The Distillery. Camper/touring suggestions use C; other accommodation uses S. Only the stay records listed on this page are added as pins.
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