Our Tours & Experiences
We run all our tours all year round from Thursday to Sunday
From AUGUST 1st to AUGUST 31st, during the Fringe Festival, we run tours 7 days a week
Events
![Gin tasting | Edinburgh | Scotland](https://app.digitickets.co.uk/userfiles/eventcats/image-c2995088-ec36-4ad9-b823-5c1ccbd8e87e.450x210.jpg?zc=1)
Visit our hand-built distillery in the heart of Edinburgh and discover how we make our award-winning Pickering’s Gin. You’ll hear about the incredible history behind the brand, marvel at all our quirky ginventions, tour our production spaces, and learn the processes behind making our delicious small batch gin.
Thursdays & Fridays - 15:30 / Saturdays - 12:00 & 15:00 & 16:30 / Sundays - 12:00 & 15:00
TO BOOK YOUR FREE EH-RESIDENT TOUR FOR LOCALS, CLICK HERE
Highlights of your tour:
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Kick off your tour with a perfect Pickering's G&T at The Royal Dick Pub at Summerhall.
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Let us introduce you to our story as a modern and innovative producer of gin in Scotland, as we opened the first exclusive gin distillery in Edinburgh in over 150 years back in 2014 in the Old Veterinary College of the University.
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Learn about how we developped our core range from a recipe written down in Bombay back in 1947.
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Explore our quirky inventions and take home a miniature bottle of Pickering's Gin.
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Wrap up your tour with a tutored tasting of our core range.
Standard Ticket Includes:
1x G&T + 4x neat samples + 1x 5cl Miniature Pickering's Gin
Non-drinker Ticket Includes:
1x Soft drink
Non-drinker Ticket + Miniature 5cl Pickering's Gin Includes:
1x Soft drink + 1x 5cl Miniature Pickering's Gin
A minimum of two participants is required to conduct the tour. In the event that only one individual is booked for the tour, we reserve the right to cancel and provide the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
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On selected Fridays and Saturdays at 18:00 and 19:00 (Fridays at 17:00 during August)
The perfect experience to (re)discover Scottish Terroir and the range of ex
Our tutored tasting will take you through our whisky tavern where you will discover the complex history that shaped the national spirit over the centuries as you are enjoying a selection of 4 drams of the Broody Hen Scotch range.
Highlights of your tour:
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Discover a unique and exclusive spirit only available at Summerhall Distillery.
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Let us talk you through the evolution of the spirit over the centuries.
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Lear about the smugglers and how thousands of stills were distilling the spirit illicitly for over 150 years.
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Enjoy 4 dramsof whisky in a very rustic atmosphere in our tavern.
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Wrap up your tour with a peak in our distillery where we bottle and label all our bottles by hand.
Standard Ticket Includes: Our measures are 25ml for each dram
1x The Broody Hen Blend + 1x The Broody Hen 10 Year Single Malt + 1x The Broody Hen Sherry Cask + 1x The Broody Hen Peated
Non-drinker Ticket Includes:
1x Soft drink
A minimum of two participants is required to conduct the tour. In the event that only one individual is booked for the tour, we reserve the right to cancel and provide the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
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Are you a history lover and a gin enthusiast? We’ve combined the two for our Peacocktail experience! Starting with the history behind Pickering’s Gin, you’ll be shown around our production spaces and understand the process behind making our award-winning gin. Moving to our boardroom you’ll learn about the surprising origins of gin, how it evolved through the ages, and the beginning of the gin boom, all while enjoying delicious Pickering’s Gins.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 18:00 / Sunday - 17:00
Highlights of the tour:
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Get a peek in our production site and learn how we make our award-winning Pickering's Gin in the kennels of the Old Dick Vet College.
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Get comfortable in our VIP boardroom to listen to the stories of your host while you sip on a Pickering's Original 1947 G&T.
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Let us take you on a journey through time and explore the history of gin and unique aspects of Edinburgh and Scottish history with samples along the way .
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Enjoy a cocktail as you listen to the fascinating story behind the recipe.
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Leave the experience with a gift bag for more gin fun back home!
Standard Ticket Includes:
1x G&T - 4x neat samples - 1x full strength cocktail - 1x5cl miniature bottle - 1x cocktail recipe booklet
A minimum of two participants is required to conduct the tour. In the event that only one individual is booked for the tour, we reserve the right to cancel and provide the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
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***SUMMER COCKTAILS JUNE THROUGH AUGUST***
Our masterclass is a one-of-a-kind sensory journey where you'll be mixing up your very own cocktails whilst learning about their history and origin. Each cocktail is paired with a stunning selection of Scottish cheeses from local cheesemonger I.J. Mellis, acclaimed in Edinburgh for their choice of the finest farmhouse cheeses.
Saturdays and Sundays - 12:00 / A minimum of 2 person is required to book this tour
Highlights:
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Get a peak at our production site and see where we make our award-winning Pickering's Gin in the kennels of the Old Dick Vet College.
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Learn how to craft 3 cocktail recipes and take the skills back home with you.
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Become and expert on how to match flavours together and create the perfect match of cocktail and cheese.
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Load on fun facts about drinks and cocktails
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Come back to explore our new seasonal recipes and get a 10% discount on your booking.
Includes:
1x 6 farmhouse cheeses board - all ingredients for 3x full- strentgh cocktails
If you have any allergies and want to book our tour, please get in touch in advance and we will do our best to adjust our recipes. Due to the nature of the event, we will not be able to adjust on the day without prior notice.
Any modification or cancelation for this tour must be made at least 48 hours prior to the day of the booking. We will charge £20 per person for any rescheduling or cancelation happening within 48 hours of the date for the cheese and the fruits used on the tour.
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Don't want a distillery tour but still want some Pickering's Gin fun? This is the perfect experience to discover our Pickering's gins with style.
First Saturday of every month at 19:00
- RUNS DAILY DURING AUGUST, BOOK THROUGH THE FRINGE BOX OFFICE HERE -
Highlights:
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Give the password at the door and let us transport you back in time in our secret Speakeasy.
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Your host, in full sequins, gives you access to our unique secret bar.
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You will revisit history and sink into the golden era of arts, music and illegal beverages of the roaring 20's.
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Enjoy historical cocktails and revel in the stories behind the recipes.
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Privatise the event for a unique celebration with your close friends, family or work colleagues for an exclusive experience!
Included:
2x full strength cocktails per person
Read your follow up email carefully to get the password for the door!
A minimum of two participants is required to conduct the tour. In the event that only one individual is booked for the tour, we reserve the right to cancel and provide the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
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Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 in 2024 for Edinburgh Locals
- Not available during the month of August - T&C's apply - 4 max per booking
- Use the resident discount code (find that on our home page on summerhalldistillery.com) at the last stage of the booking process to discount £25 per person -
The perfect introduction to Pickering's Gin!
Our signature guided tour will take you through our gin production spaces, explaining the processes behind making our award-winning Pickering's Gin. Get to know our story and spirits with sample tastings along the way. Your favourite bottle will be available in our shop at the end of the tour!
Highlights:
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Kick off your tour with a perfect Pickering's G&T at The Royal Dick Pub at Summerhall.
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Let us introduce you to our story as a modern and innovative producer of gin in Scotland, as we opened the first exclusive gin distillery in Edinburgh in over 150 years back in 2014 in the Old Veterinary College of the University.
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Learn about how we developped our core range from a recipe written down in Bombay back in 1947.
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Explore our quirky inventions and fill your own miniature bottle of Pickering's Gin (if you want).
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Wrap up your tour with a tutored tasting of our core range.
Includes:
1x G&T - 4x neat samples
You may be with full paying visitors. You will need to pay £5 on-site if you wish to fill you own miniature 5cl of Gin or you can purchase the option here. The code will not discount the £5 for the miniature
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