A close-up of three Glencadam Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottles (10-year, 15-year, and Reserva de Jerez) and their decorative canisters, positioned in front of the distillery's stone buildings.

Glencadam Distillery Visitor Centre

Doors Open Days

Location:
Smithbank Road, Brechin, DD9 7PA
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Dates:
Sunday 13 September, 11am

Contact:

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About the venue:

Discover Glencadam’s new visitor centre, opened in 2025 to mark the 200th anniversary of the distillery.

Come see our centuries-old production methods and the resilient spirit that has sustained Glencadam for 200 years. Drams are served up in our Whisky Lounge and guests can enjoy coffee, cakes and light bites in our distillery café.

During Doors Open Days, enjoy free entry for a Glencadam Highlight Tour Experience. The 60 minute experience will give you a snapshot of our history and 200 year old working distillery followed by a taste of our award winning Highland Single Malt whisky. Over 18’s only.

Booking instructions:

Booking is essential. Please book via email to loliver@angusdundee.co.uk. We have limited spaces and the tours are booked on a first come first served basis.

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible toilet
Wheelchair accessible building
Toilet facilities
Parking available
Hearing loop
Refreshments available

If you require wheelchair access for our Doors Open Day Experience, please mention at time of booking.

Gallery:

A guided whisky tasting session taking place in a modern room, where a presenter stands at the front while guests sit at small tables with Glencairn glasses and water carafes.

A historical timeline wall in the visitor center painted deep blue, decorated with dates, vintage photos, and a large sliding red barn door with "1825" printed on it in white.

An elegant, dimly lit interior bar featuring deep blue wood-paneled walls, leather armchairs, a marble-top bar, and back-lit shelves displaying various whisky bottles.

A well-lit gift shop area with wooden floors, featuring a large circular wooden shelf display, tables with glassware and books, and branded apparel on wall racks.

A high-angle sunset shot of the distillery, highlighting the modern glass-fronted visitor center balcony integrated with traditional stone architecture and the surrounding rolling hills.

See the full Doors Open Days programme

Doors Open Days is is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old, and is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust.