Highland Park Distillery
Founded in 1798, one of the northernmost distilleries in Scotland. It still malts its own barley on traditional floor malting, and you can join tours and tastings of single malt whisky.
Highland Park sits on the southern outskirts of Kirkwall. Its whisky has a distinctive smoky honey character from Orkney peat and heather, and it is one of the few distilleries that still malts its own barley on the floor. The visitor centre offers a range of tours and tastings, from basic visits to tastings of older vintages, and you should book in advance on the official website. It is about a 20-minute walk from the city center or a few minutes by taxi. Drivers can choose a takeaway sample pack for tasting.
Opening hours
Visitor centre approx. 10:00–17:00; guided tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- Bishop's and Earl's Palaces
- St Magnus Cathedral
- The Orkney Museum
- Kirkwall Old Town & Harbour
- Scapa Distillery
- Churchill Barriers
- Italian Chapel
- Scapa Flow