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Glencadam in Brechin has opened the doors to its brand new visitor centre in a landmark moment in the bicentenary of the Angus distillery.

Visitors can now enjoy guided tours, tutored tastings and an interactive exhibition.

It traces Glencadam’s journey from its 1825 origins to a place among Scotland’s most celebrated single malts of today.

The new brand home also features a whisky lounge, café, retail shop and function suite, blending tradition with modern hospitality.

The visitor centre has created 12 new job opportunities across hospitality, retail and tours.

Glencadam hopes it will bring a significant boost to the local area.

Iain Lochhead, director of Glencadam owners Angus Dundee Distillers said: “Opening our doors today is a moment of immense pride for everyone at Glencadam.

“This visitor centre is more than a building – it’s a celebration of 200 years of tradition, people and place, providing a unique opportunity to explore the history, craftsmanship and stories behind one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries.

“It marks an exciting new chapter not just for Glencadam Distillery, but for the entire Brechin community.”

Original features of the distillery have been carefully reimagined, alongside its contemporary interiors.

A defining element is the regenerated stone façade, crafted using reclaimed stone from the former Brechin Infirmary.

A working internal waterwheel, modelled on the original which was used to power the distillery back in 1825, has also been included in the new design, as a nod to the brand’s heritage.

And above the striking entrance are two Doig ventilators, inspired by original Charles Doig 19th-century designs.

Those crown the building, each featuring an ornamental spire and ball to replicate the original pagoda style in the skyline of Brechin.

Project manager Gary Milligan said: “Every element tells the story of Glencadam’s enduring craft and connection to place.

“It’s about honouring the past while investing in the community for generations to come.”

Brand home manager Michael van der Veen and deputy manager Lauren Oliver are leading the visitor experience.

Distillery tours will run Thursday to Monday, with the retail shop open seven days a week.

This article appeared in The Courier on 10 November 2025