Two Hundred Years in the Making: Glencadam Opens a Visitor Centre That Celebrates Its Legacy

Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 12:01

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It’s been quite a while in the making, but Glencadam Distillery in the Scottish Highlands has reopened its visitor centre. So what’s the result of several million pounds and more than a year of hard work?

FAQ

What’s unique about the Glencadam distillery?
It’s the only one with a still-working waterwheel.

Where is Glencadam Distillery located?
In Brechin, Scotland.

What kind of whisky does Glencadam make?
Scottish single malt whisky.

To mark its 200th anniversary, Glencadam Distillery in Brechin has reopened the doors of its visitor centre. In recent years, the distillery has completely transformed the facility, investing a few million pounds in the process.

Now that the renovation is complete, whisky lovers are more than welcome to come and see the results for themselves.

What’s new at the Glencadam Distillery visitor centre?

The new visitor centre is a place where whisky enthusiasts can relax in a whisky lounge, enjoy tasting sessions, and discover the brand in fresh ways. You’ll also find the following facilities in the centre

A café where you can buy a dram and meet fellow whisky lovers

A retail shop with merchandise and an exclusive Glencadam bottling

A function suite for hosting gatherings and events.

The visitor centre also offers tastings and guided tours.

A unique element as the distillery’s star attraction

Iain Lochhead, Managing Director of Angus Dundee Distillers, says the visitor centre is more than an annex. He explains that this project is designed for whisky lovers and celebrates more than 200 years of the water of life.

'Whether you’re discovering Glencadam for the first time or returning as a long-time fan, our new visitor centre allows us to share the depth of our history, the craft behind each dram and the people who have shaped our story over two centuries.'

- Iain Lochhead

The visitor centre also showcases a unique piece of the distillery’s heritage. The whisky maker owns one of the oldest waterwheels in Scotch whisky history, which has been fully restored in recent years. The waterwheel, dating from 1825, is back in working order and is actively used by the distillery.

On the roof, two distinctive Doig ventilators have been installed (in the 19th-century pagoda style). These two features alone are reason enough to visit this Scottish distillery. If you plan to go: keep in mind that tours run from Thursday through Monday.