About Wolfburn Distillery
Wolfburn Distillery on the outskirts of Thurso is the northernmost distillery on the Scottish mainland — a craft operation founded in 2013 on the site of a distillery that operated in the 1820s. Wolfburn is a small independent operation producing whisky in tiny batches, which means every bottle is genuinely limited and the character varies slightly with each release. The Aurora expression is named after the Northern Lights that Thurso is well placed to observe, and the Northland expression celebrates the distillery's far north location. Visiting Wolfburn gives an insight into craft whisky-making very different from the large Diageo operations — the distillery team is small, the stills are modest in scale, and every decision reflects a personal commitment to quality.
Highlights
Northernmost mainland Scotch distillery
Craft production, small independent operation
Founded 2013 — the most northerly new distillery
Aurora range named after Northern Lights
Very small batch — limited releases
🚐 Motorhome Tip
Good parking on the Henderson Park industrial estate. A friendly, informal visit — the team are passionate about what they do and tours feel personal rather than corporate. Combine with Thurso's Lidl and Shell garage for resupply. Often possible to do a walk-in visit off-peak.
Distillery Details
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Tours: Tours are available — booking in advance is strongly recommended, especially in summer. See
official website for latest tour times and prices.
🚗 Drink Driving: Always designate a driver or use a taxi. NC500 roads are remote and winding — drink driving is dangerous and illegal. Most distilleries offer non-alcoholic tasting options and miniature bottles to take away for later.
Getting There
On Henderson Park industrial estate on the eastern edge of Thurso. Follow signs from the A9 approach or ask locally.
Best Time to Visit
Year round. Check opening times on website — smaller distilleries keep more variable hours.
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