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Royal Lochnagar Distillery & Visitors Centre
Royal Lochnagar distillery is situated on the south side of the River Dee close to Balmoral Castle. Age old traditions and craftmanship produce one of Scotland's most exclusive whiskies. A visit to Royal Lochnagar is a timeless experience.
Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, we are delighted to be opening the doors at Royal Lochnagar Distillery Brand Home to welcome back visitors. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees, visitors and on-site partners we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. For more information, please visit www.royallochnagar.com
Royal Lochnagar distillery is situated on the south side of the River Dee close to Balmoral Castle. Age old traditions and craftmanship produce one of Scotland's most exclusive whiskies. A visit to Royal Lochnagar is a timeless experience.
For health & safety reasons, children under 8 years old are not permitted in the production areas of the distillery.
Disabled persons including those with guide dogs and other assistance dogs are welcome at our 12 distillery visitor centres.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the distillery visitor tour that we offer at each visitor centre to ensure that disabled persons including those with guide dogs or other assistance dogs have a positive visitor experience and, above all else, remain safe.
The unique layout of each distillery location and visitor centre means that the reasonable adjustments we make at each distillery may vary.
If you are a guide dog assisted person we ask you to book your visit in advance highlighting your specific requirements so that we can endeavour to deliver a positive visitor experience.
Getting there by Road
The Distillery is situated at Crathie which is just off the A93, 9 miles from Braemar and 8 miles from Ballater. The distillery lies next to Balmoral Castle in the heart of Royal Deeside.
The Balmoral Bridge which crosses the River Dee at Balmoral Castle going from the North Deeside Road, the A93, to the South Deeside Road, the B976 will be closed from Wednesday 8th October until at least Friday 30th January 2015. This is the main access route to Royal Lochnagar Distillery. During this time Royal Lochnagar Distillery will be open for visitors and tours of the distillery will take place. To access the distillery at this time leave Ballater and cross the River Dee bridge there on to the South Deeside Road the B976, travel along this road for just over 7 miles (11km) and turn left (an awkward turning, low gear advised) at the brown distillery sign. Carry on up the Still Brae to the top where you will see Royal Lochnagar Distillery.
Other Transport
Getting there by railway:- Aberdeen railway station 50 miles (approx)
Getting there by bus - Stagecoach services from Braemar or Ballater - there is a bus stop on the A93, approximately one mile from the distillery
COVID-19 Information
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Clear signage
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COVID-19 risk assessment completed
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Staff required to regularly wash hands
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COVID-19 measures in place
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Temperature checks for visitors
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COVID-19 staff training completed
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Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
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Advance booking essential
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Deep cleaning between visitors
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Hygiene screens in place
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Contactless payment possible
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COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
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Socially distanced spaced seating
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Time limited visits
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Queuing system
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Regular temperature checks for staff
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Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
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Open now
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Capacity limit
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Face masks required for staff in public areas
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Face mask essential (provided)
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Floors clearly marked for social distancing
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One way system
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We are Open
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Good To Go
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No Pets Allowed
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Level access to bar
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Level access to main entrance
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Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
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Level access from entrance to reception
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Ramp to main entrance
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Level access to all public areas
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Wheelchair access throughout
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Accessible toilets
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Partial wheelchair access
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