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

By Caitlyn Dewar
Published 28th Oct 2020, 07:00 BST
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.

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.

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. Photograph: Mike Wilkinson…26/10/20. 07768393673 [email protected] www.mike-wilkinson.com Further Info: Hannah Giles, Frame, 07471 035611.

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. Photo: Mike Wilkinson

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

. 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.

. 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.

. 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.

. 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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They will then travel through the Victorian distillery house before stopping into the modern tasting rooms and bar to enjoy refreshments.

9. History preserved

They will then travel through the Victorian distillery house before stopping into the modern tasting rooms and bar to enjoy refreshments. Photo: Till Britze

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Designed to intrigue whisky lovers and those who wish to learn more about the spirit alike, the relaunched site presents the entrepreneurial spirit Johnnie Walker has always been known for - combining both their tradition, and the innovative direction they are heading towards.

10. First step towards Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Designed to intrigue whisky lovers and those who wish to learn more about the spirit alike, the relaunched site presents the entrepreneurial spirit Johnnie Walker has always been known for - combining both their tradition, and the innovative direction they are heading towards. Photo: Till Britze

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Glenkinchie will open to the public on Thursday October 29 and tours can be booked at the Glenkinchie Distillery website.

11. Bookings

Glenkinchie will open to the public on Thursday October 29 and tours can be booked at the Glenkinchie Distillery website. Photo: Till Britze

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