District News, May 27 2022
News from Islay
Tag: distillery
Leisure
Charity cyclist to venture to Campbeltown on tour of Scotland’s whisky distilleries
‘I look forward to visiting the town as part of the Whisky Ventures Ride and will have to return soon for a longer visit to explore Kintyre further.’
News
Holyrood welcome for planned new distillery
News of a planned new whisky distillery at Machrihanish has been welcomed at Holyrood.
News
Town tipped for ‘whisky renaissance’ as second new distillery announced
‘The addition of this distillery to the Campbeltown region will reinforce the town’s place in the story of Scotch and Dál Riata will be a new chapter to an already incredible history.’
News
Distilleries raise a glass to cost and carbon savings from liquid gas
‘It was the best way to make huge cost and emissions reductions in one go, without affecting our production process’
News
Digital discovery app puts Campbeltown on the map
‘Many people know about the whisky history but now we can also share Campbeltown’s rich heritage and stunning walking and cycling routes.’
Campbeltown
Could more distilleries boost town’s economy?
‘There is a missed opportunity here to create well-paid, sustainable jobs.’
Business
Kintyre distillers’ Inverness gin win
Beinn an Tuirc’s Niall Macalister Hall said: ‘This acknowledgment of our achievements gives such a boost to our confidence as a young company.’
Business
Glen Scotia distillery goes green
An LPG burner will save £60,000 per year from Glen Scotia’s fuel bill and reduce CO2 emissions.