Welcome to The Distillers Trail
Experience The Distillers Trail at your own leisure.
The Distillers Trail can be enjoyed in either direction, making it easy to start your journey at the location that's most convenient.
Route
Peebles
📍 1881 Distillery & School
⬇ X62
Galashiels
📍 Transport Interchange
🔄 Change buses
⬇ X95
Selkirk
📍 Selkirk Distillers / Tibbies
⬇ Continue on X95
Hawick
📍 The Borders Distillery
Travelling in Reverse
You can also complete the trail in the opposite direction:
Hawick (The Borders Distillery)
⬆ X95
Selkirk (Selkirk Distillers / Tibbies)
⬆ X95
Galashiels (Transport Interchange – change buses)
⬆ X62
Peebles (1881 Distillery & School)
Bus Connections
X62: Peebles ↔ Galashiels
X95: Galashiels ↔ Selkirk ↔ Hawick
Whether you begin in Peebles or Hawick, simply change buses at Galashiels Transport Interchange to complete the Distillers Trail.
Borders Buses
Recommended Bus Ticket
Borders Buses
Borderless 24 Hour (Unlimited)
Valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Our 24 Hour ticket offers unlimited travel across our full network. This includes Carlisle, Scottish Borders, Berwick, Lothian and Edinburgh.
Do your own due diligence to fit your time and plans.
Enjoy Sensibly
The Distillers Trail is designed to be enjoyed responsibly. Bus drivers, distilleries, and other service providers reserve the right to refuse entry or service to anyone whose behaviour is affected by alcohol.
For more information on responsible drinking, visit Drinkaware�. �
drinkaware.co.uk
Planning In Advance
Plan your trip in advance by clicking on the distillery images to visit each distillery's booking page and reserve your tours or experience.
Please check tour start and finish times carefully and plan your travel accordingly.
Opening days and hours vary between distilleries, and not all are open on Sundays. We recommend checking each distillery's website before you travel.
If you're planning to enjoy the trail over multiple days, use the Borders Buses Journey Planner to find the best routes, timetables, and ticket options for your journey.
Age Verification 18+
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years old to enter this website. By continuing, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement in your location.