Orkney has always been a world apart. Sitting in the North Sea, at roughly the same latitude as the southern tip of Greenland, it’s a place defined not just by its natural beauty, but also the creative, resourceful spirit of the people who live there.    

At Highland Park, everything stems from this unique environment and community.  In the more than 200 years since the distillery was founded, far from the mainland, and the mainstream, Highland Park continues to craft single malt whisky, according to its own rules.  

Its distinctive smoky-sweet flavour comes from the unique island nature of Orkney, with long days of sunlight and wind so strong, that few trees grow.  Instead, heather lines the landscape, which gives Highland Park its distinctive Orkney heathered peat. 

Following an extended silent season, the Distillery and Visitor Centre has now re-opened following a modernisation project to future-proof the 227-year-old distillery, enhance efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.  A series of upgrades is expected to significantly lower water and energy consumption supporting the distillery’s ambition to reduce overall emissions by 50 per cent by 2030.  

In addition to the upgrades, the distillery and visitor centre will offer a series of six guest experiences, each showcasing progressively rarer and exclusive whiskies. From introductory sessions for newcomers to the world of whisky to in-depth explorations for devoted enthusiasts, guests will have the opportunity to delve into the archives and savour Highland Park’s most exceptional craftsmanship and flavours.