The Clydeside Tour Glasgow

• Fully operational single malt whisky distillery in Glasgow
• Located in a beautifully restored historic dockside building
• Guided tours explaining whisky making from grain to glass
• Panoramic views of the River Clyde
• Tasting experience featuring Clydeside and regional whiskies

The Clydeside Tour is a deep dive into Glasgow’s whisky heritage set along the banks of the River Clyde. Housed in the restored Queen’s Dock Pumphouse, the distillery blends industrial history with contemporary Scottish whisky making.

Visitors are guided through each stage of production, from carefully selected barley and pure water to copper stills and slow distillation. Large windows frame the river outside, connecting the whisky inside to the city that shaped it.

The experience concludes with a curated tasting that highlights The Clydeside single malt alongside other regional styles, offering both education and enjoyment in a relaxed waterfront setting.

The best time to visit The Clydeside Distillery is late morning to early afternoon when tours run regularly and the light along the River Clyde enhances the experience.

Spring and summer offer longer daylight hours and pleasant riverside walks, while autumn provides a cosy atmosphere ideal for whisky tasting. Winter visits are quieter and more intimate.

• The distillery is built inside the former Queen’s Dock Pumphouse
• It is one of the few working distilleries located within Glasgow city
• The name Clydeside pays tribute to Glasgow’s shipbuilding heritage
• Large windows allow visitors to watch distillation in real time
• The tasting room overlooks the River Clyde

Half Day Ideal Visit (Recommended)

Morning:
Arrive at The Clydeside Distillery and join a guided tour. Learn about whisky production while exploring the historic pumphouse and still room.

Midday:
Enjoy the guided tasting session and spend time in the shop discovering exclusive bottles and souvenirs.

Afternoon:
Walk along the River Clyde, visiting nearby attractions such as the Riverside Museum or Glasgow Science Centre.

• Exterior of the Queen’s Dock Pumphouse
• Copper stills inside the distillery
• River Clyde views from the tasting room
• Interior industrial architecture details
• Dockside walkways at sunset

• Book tours in advance during weekends and holidays
• Arrive early to explore the riverside area
• Ask guides questions for deeper whisky insights
• Consider designated driver options if tasting
• Combine your visit with nearby museums

The Clydeside Distillery stands on a site deeply connected to Glasgow’s maritime past. The Queen’s Dock Pumphouse was built in 1877 to regulate water levels for the busy docks that once powered the city’s global shipbuilding industry.

As shipping declined in the twentieth century, the building fell silent, becoming a relic of industrial Glasgow. In the early twenty first century, plans emerged to revive the space with a purpose rooted in Scottish tradition.

The distillery opened in 2017, bringing single malt whisky production back to the heart of Glasgow. By restoring the pumphouse and reimagining it as a modern distillery, The Clydeside Tour connects the city’s industrial legacy with its enduring whisky culture.

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