Hebridean Whisky Festival

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Join the Hebridean Whisky Festival from 5 to 12 September 2026 and discover eight distilleries, three of which are in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist Distillery, Benbecula Distillery and Isle of Harris Distillery. Enjoy a week of exceptional whisky, island hospitality and unforgettable Hebridean experiences.

The Hebridean Whisky Festival is an annual island hopping celebration of whisky, bringing together the unique distilleries and communities of the Hebrides. Enjoy a programme of distillery open days, exclusive tastings, expert masterclasses, guided tours, live music, ceilidhs, local food and cultural experiences, all culminating in a spectacular festival finale at the host distillery.

Each distillery has deep roots into their local community, and they are eager to share stories of their people and provenance which are the bedrock of their success. In the heart of the Isle of Harris along the shores of East Loch Tarbert, you will find our social distillery, Isle of Harris Distillery. A burning peat fire is lit daily to welcome visitors, symbolising a deep sense of warmth and hospitality in a true island tradition.

Our family run member, North Uist Distillery, produces some of the finest artisanal spirits in the Hebrides. At Nunton Steadings on nearby Benbecula, you can experience their new distillery and visitor centre, the place they affectionately call home. Complete your journey through our Outer Hebridean single malt distilleries by visiting Benbecula Distillery, with its striking glass-walled extension in the form of a lighthouse. Housing the distillery's copper pot still, it is a sight to behold, commanding views of the wild, rolling landscape.



Find out more about the Hebridean Whisky Festival from 5 - 12 September on our website.