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Glengoyne distillery, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Glengoyne distillery is a whisky distillery in United Kingdom (Glasgow). Interests: Food and drink. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Whisky distillery · Food and drink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 62 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- glengoyne.com
- Visits
- Open to visitors
- Run by
- Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 56.01387, -4.36427
What it is and where
Glengoyne distillery is a whisky distillery in United Kingdom (Glasgow). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Glasgow, where this site lists 164 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.01387, -4.36427; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 62 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Visits
- Open to visitors
- Run by
- Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Food and drink places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Glengoyne distillery is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:18
- FebPossible9:16
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:54
- MayBest time16:02
- JunBest time17:18
- JulBest time16:46
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:52
- DecPossible6:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen)Section of the long-distance hiking trail West Highland Way1.4 km
- Duntreath CastleCastle in Stirling, Scotland, UK1.8 km
- West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen)Section of the long-distance hiking trail West Highland Way2.3 km
- Buchanan Monument, KillearnMonument in Stirling, Scotland, UK3.4 km
- John Muir Way (Balloch to Strathblane part 2)Hiking4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Food and drink
- Laphroaig distillery: whisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Glenfiddich: whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
- Ardbeg distillery: Scotch whisky distillery
- Borough Market: food market in Southwark, Central London, England
- Bowmore distillery: whisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
- Lagavulin distillery: Scotch whisky distillery in Lagavulin, Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Every United Kingdom place under Food and drink, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Glengoyne distillery?
It is a whisky distillery in United Kingdom. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Glengoyne distillery?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42.
How do you get to Glengoyne distillery?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 62 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen), Duntreath Castle, West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen). The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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