Although the school was mixed, boys and girls were kept apart by separate sets of stairways – a design feature which the building still maintains.
[3] The collection is housed in a specially designed glass and marble vault and was opened by then Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond, in May 2009.
[4] The attraction's shop underwent a £1m refurbishment in 2012, to incorporate a host of new features, including an interactive tasting map and touch-screen distillery guide.
[5] During the same year, the International Spirits Challenge was held at the venue for the first time[6] and it became home to the world's largest bottle of single malt whisky.
[7] In 2013, the attraction celebrated its 25th birthday, which included the launch of an anniversary blend and the unveiling of a one-off commemorative Quaich.