Here we take a look at some of the best Scottish gin distilleries for tour or day trip. Edinburgh Gin (1a, Rutland St, Edinburgh EH1 2AD) Picture: Edinburgh Gin Finally add ice and top with tonic water before stirring through. Garnish with a mint sprig and orange slice if you have them to hand. Harris Gin dry martini

You also get a free sample or a miniature bottle of Edinburgh Gin to take home. Booking is essential as weekend availability is limited. USP: As alcoholic tea grows in the US, Broadland Drinks has created its own version of the drink. Twistea is an alcoholic, semi-sparkling cold brew tea available in four flavours. It is vegan-friendly and 89 calories per can. When the Summerhall Distillery opened its doors in 2014, they became the first gin distillery to be established in Edinburgh for over 150 years. The Reyka Vodka Passionfruit Martini is best served ice cold, adorned with half a passionfruit (squeezed for good measure), and with an optional measured 50ml shot of prosecco to accompany,” the company said. After tasting some of Tennent's products, including exclusive brews, visitors will take a short trip to the distillery where a tour and guided tasting of Makar Gin and single malt awaits.

During the tour, visitors will learn about the Darnley's story, meet Dorothy the copper still, find out more about the history and botanicals before trying the three gins. Having built a bespoke distillery in the south of Scotland, all Oro gins are now produced and bottled there under Ray’s careful eye. Winners of the 2023 Scottish Gin Awards announced - including North Uist Distillery and Edinburgh Gin USP: The gin is created by barrel-resting the distiller’s flagship Betty’s Gin for six months, resulting in notes of oak that are “reminiscent of whisky”. USP: “Crafted Lemonade combines the citric bite of lemon with an exhilarating hit of zesty lime. The flavour is further elevated by the juicy roundness of kumquat and a slight twist of orange,” the company said. Suggested serves include with vodka, gin, whisky, white wine or Pimms.

A scientist who gave up his lab coat to make gin is expanding his family spirits business with an office in Spain after just a year in operation. Eden Mill is located just a couple of miles west of the famous home of golf, and is considered to be one of Scotland’s most unique distilleries in that it is also a brewery. The new visitor attraction will give gin fans the chance learn the story of Red Door Gin, which was launched in 2018, from the history of the distillery to the secrets of how the distillers create each handcrafted batch of Highland gin. In 2017 they moved the distilling from London to St Andrew’s and added a ‘Distil Your Own’ experience to their tour offering, inviting visitors to create their own recipe from a selection of botanicals and distil a 70cl bottle of gin to take home. My absolute favourite is a Negroni. This consists of Oro, a wonderful Vermouth (like Antica Formula Carpano), a dash of Campari and a drop of our own bitters.The gin is named after the original seven private dwellings that made up Ullapool in 1791. Those dwellers sought to generate growth by establishing unique crafts and exporting goods throughout the country.