Meet the Makers 2025

Join us for a legendary gathering of the world's finest cigar and whisky makers in the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Venue: Carlowrie Castle

Designed by David Rhind, a celebrated Scottish architect, and built in the Scottish Baronial style in 1852, Carlowrie Castle provides the perfect setting to enjoy a luxurious immersion in taste, Scottish heritage, and its modern culture. Parking is available onsite.

Location

Event Schedule

Events of the day

11:30 am

Welcome

11:45 am

1st Seminar: Cigar Makers

12:30 pm

Light Scottish Lunch

01:45 pm

2nd Seminar: Cigar Makers

02:45 pm

3rd Seminar: Cigar & Whisky Makers

03:30 pm

Break

05:30 pm

Makers Highland Games

07:00 pm

Leaf & Malt Reception

08:30 pm

Dinner

09:30 pm

Charity Auction

11:30 pm

Farewell and buses back to Edinburgh & Glasgow City centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

The event is being held at Carlowrie Castle on Saturday 26th July. Parking is available on site if required. The Postcode for the venue is - Bridge Rd, Kirkliston, Edinburgh EH29 9ES
Please advise when booking or get in touch if taking the bus is of interest. We will confirm full details closer to event date.
Dress code is smart casual, but everyone is encouraged to 'dress to impress'.
There is an early bird discount, and groups discounts for groups of 10 or more.
Guests are welcome, but all must have a purchased ticket and have their name on the guest list. If buying multiple tickets please provide full names of all guests attending. No children can attend this event as it is strictly for over 18 years olds.
Food will be available at both lunch time and in the evening as part of the event. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking and on the day with your servers.

Ticket Sales

Full Master's Cut

Day & Evening

This ticket is for the event on Saturday, 26th July, starting from 11:30 am.

Ticket includes an arrival drink and light lunch. Goody bag to the value of £300 -£350. Three spotlight seminars. An opportunity to shop at various brand stores. Highland Games entertainment. Dinner & evening entertainment and charity auction. Includes bus transport from Edinburgh & Glasgow city centre to venue and back at the end of the evening.

£460

Leaf & Malt Reception

Evening only

This ticket is for the event on Saturday, 26th July, starting from 5pm.

Ticket includes an arrival drink. Goody bag to the value of £300 -£350. An opportunity to shop at various brand stores.Highland Games entertainment. Dinner & evening entertainment and charity auction.

Includes bus transport back to Edinburgh or Glasgow city centre.

£360

Group Discount

Day & Evening

For group bookings of 10 or more. A 10% discount is available. Tickets are for the full event (Full Master's Cut ticket).

10 tickets = £4140 (10% discount)

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