Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast Rosebank Disitllery in Falkirk has reopened after being closed for more than 30 years. Known as a “Sleeping Giant of Scottish Distilleries”, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened, opening its doors on 7 June to welcome whisky enthusiasts from around the globe, for the first time ever. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod Distillers has brought back to life the “ghost” distillery, previously thought to be lost forever as it was set for demolition.
The meticulous restoration has spanned the last four years, and the new distillery has returned as an iconic landmark for the Falkirk community. The striking new Rosebank distillery retains some key original features, which are complemented by contemporary, state-of-the-art elements. The newly restored home of Rosebank also offers a world-class visitor experience for guests - a first in the distillery’s history.
With the doors now open, the distillery is expected to stimulate tourism and generate employment, significantly boosting the local Falkirk economy. Commonly referred to as “The King of the Lowlands”, spirit once again flows at Rosebank Distillery, and the first cask was filled in June 2023. Paying respect to the historic site, the characteristic three copper stills have been lovingly crafted to replicate their historic shape based on original distillery drawings.
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