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Ramsay Borthwick, Distillery Manager and his dog Skyelar mark the opening of the new Glenkinchie Distillery visitor experience in East Lothian, by unveiling a new Striding Man statue featuring historic distillery dog, Bruce. He is joined by Edinburgh-based artist Angela Johnston, who created the statue design.Ramsay Borthwick, Distillery Manager and his dog Skyelar mark the opening of the new Glenkinchie Distillery visitor experience in East Lothian, by unveiling a new Striding Man statue featuring historic distillery dog, Bruce. He is joined by Edinburgh-based artist Angela Johnston, who created the statue design.
Ramsay Borthwick, Distillery Manager and his dog Skyelar mark the opening of the new Glenkinchie Distillery visitor experience in East Lothian, by unveiling a new Striding Man statue featuring historic distillery dog, Bruce. He is joined by Edinburgh-based artist Angela Johnston, who created the statue design.

First look inside Glenkinchie Distillery's stunning multi-million pound revamp

The first of Johnnie Walker’s four corner distilleries will reopen this week in East Lothian after a major regeneration which is part of a £185million investment in Scotch whisky experiences by Scotland’s leading distiller Diageo.
By Caitlyn Dewar
Published 28th Oct 2020, 07:00 GMT

Glenkinchie Distillery, the lowland home of Johnnie Walker in East Lothian, is in an area famed as the garden of Scotland for its quality food and drink produce.

Each Johnnie Walker site hosts its own unique Striding Man statue. The one at the entrance of Glenkinchie features historic distillery dog, Bruce.

1. Unique Striding Man statue

Each Johnnie Walker site hosts its own unique Striding Man statue. The one at the entrance of Glenkinchie features historic distillery dog, Bruce. Photo: Mike Wilkinson

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The visitor attraction, which has been having an ongoing revamp for the past two years, is centred around a beautifully landscaped garden carefully curated to reflect the stunning local rural environment – and an extraordinary immersive guest experience in the distillery’s traditional Victorian red brick warehouses.

2. Two years in the making

The visitor attraction, which has been having an ongoing revamp for the past two years, is centred around a beautifully landscaped garden carefully curated to reflect the stunning local rural environment – and an extraordinary immersive guest experience in the distillery’s traditional Victorian red brick warehouses. Photo: Contributed

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Barbara Smith, Managing Director, Brand Homes for Diageo in Scotland marks the official opening of Glenkinchie Distiller visitor experience and garden near Edinburgh by planting a ceremonial tree.

3. Located in the peaceful Garden of Scotland

Barbara Smith, Managing Director, Brand Homes for Diageo in Scotland marks the official opening of Glenkinchie Distiller visitor experience and garden near Edinburgh by planting a ceremonial tree. Photo: Mike Wilkinson

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The newly revamped premise combines the distillery’s history with modern flair. Old barrels can be seen marking the distillery's history atop a modern open plan shop and entrance area, which brings Scotland's garden indoors with a towering real tree and border of plants.

4. Natural wonders of the land showcased in bright new space

The newly revamped premise combines the distillery’s history with modern flair. Old barrels can be seen marking the distillery's history atop a modern open plan shop and entrance area, which brings Scotland's garden indoors with a towering real tree and border of plants. Photo: Till Britze

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