A revived Lowland distillery retains a dense group of maltings, still-house ranges, chimney and canal-side industrial fabric.
Quick facts
- Date
- Established about 1840; rebuilt 1864–1865; restored and reopened in the 2020s
- Architect / designer
- Historic industrial designers not securely identified; recent restoration for Ian Macleod Distillers
- Type
- Multi-phase canal-side Lowland distillery complex
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB44184)
- OS grid reference
- NS 87625 80289
Architecture and continuing use
Brick, stone and rendered buildings of different dates crowd a triangular site beside Lock 11. Tall production ranges and the chimney create a working industrial skyline rather than a single formal façade.
Its story
Rosebank developed beside the Forth and Clyde Canal from the 1840s and became noted for triple-distilled Lowland whisky. Production ceased in 1993, but a major restoration returned distilling and visitor use to the site.
Why it is included
Category B designation, unusually complete industrial character and verified revival make it a strong example of heritage-led productive reuse.
What to notice
- Relationship with the canal and Lock 11.
- Changing materials and heights of successive production ranges.
- Chimney and surviving maltings within the restored complex.
Reading the surroundings
Book tours through the distillery and follow age, safety and accessibility requirements. The production site and canal edge are not unrestricted public space.
Timeline
- Established about 1840 Rosebank developed beside the Forth and Clyde Canal from the 1840s and became noted for triple-distilled Lowland whisky. Production ceased in 1993, but a major restoration returned distilling and visitor use to the site.
- Present Operating whisky distillery and bookable visitor attraction.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Restoration has changed some buildings and functions; the designation describes the earlier complex, while the operator controls current tour access.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Rosebank Distillery, LB44184 — Designation status, mapped location, construction phases, fabric, authorship and architectural or historical interest.
- Rosebank Distillery: official site — Current operation, visitor tours, address and revival of production.
- Scottish Canals: Forth & Clyde Canal guide — Current canal setting, navigation and waterway context.
Location
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