Meaning:
EN: Valley of the Yew Trees
DE: Tal der Eiben
Location:
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
Founded:
1825 by Robert Barclay
Status:
Closed (1985)
Demolished (1993)
Notes:
The site is now a private residential area
Diageo retains the right to issue bottlings
One of only three distilleries officially entitled to use "Royal" in the name
Title granted by William IV in 1835
Cpt. Robert Barclay was a local MP
In 1799 he walked from London to Birmingham in two days
In 1808 he became the first man to walk 1000 miles in 1000 consecutive hours
