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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Vaults

Whisky bar·Leith

Members’ rooms in Leith

About The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Vaults

The Vaults, in Leith, is the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s whisky bar and members’ rooms, in its own words; tables can be booked.

Why it's on our list

  • Single-cask whisky

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Vaults before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Vaults are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest tram stops and railway stations

  1. Foot of the WalkTram350 m4 min walk
  2. The ShoreTram400 m5 min walk
  3. Port of LeithTram600 m8 min walk

Key sights

  1. Britannia1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Holyroodhouse2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  3. Royal Botanic Garden2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  4. St Giles’ Cathedral2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  5. National Museum3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 14 min
  6. Edinburgh Castle3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  7. Arthur’s Seat3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
  8. Edinburgh Airport12 kmCar or taxi 38 min

Main railway stations

  1. Edinburgh Waverley2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Haymarket4.3 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min

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