Celtic Invasion Photos: Lindores Abbey and Distillery (Patreon)

After our short hike at Reekie Linn Waterfall, we drove to Lindores Abbey Distillery.

On their website they write, “After a break of 523 years, spirit is once again flowing from the copper stills at Lindores Abbey Distillery.

With Lindores Abbey’s widely recognised links to the earliest written reference to Scotch Whisky and learning as much as we can from the great Scottish distillers around us, past and present, we are bringing a very modern whisky-making approach to this ancient site.”

I love the stories behind many of these whisky distilleries. That includes Lindores Abbey Distillery. Our entertaining tour guide, Ronnie, gave a very different look at this distillery.

Lindores Abbey was founded in 1191. But in 1494 there is written evidence that they made their first whisky. For this reason, Lindores Abbey claims to be the oldest whisky distillery in Scotland.

Now admittedly, that’s a little deceptive because the current distillery is just three years old. But they started by distilling spirits in a traditional fashion before began distilling actual whisky.

The remains of Lindores Abbey proper is right next to the distillery and a serene and delightful place to visit.

Would you like to taste some Irish whiskey with me in 2025?

We’re going on a Celtic Invasion Vacation in Wexford Ireland with a visit to Wicklow as we well. Get details at CelticInvasion.com

Don’t forget to check out Celtic Christmas Music to enjoy a different take on holiday music.