Distillery seeks images from town’s ‘Spiritville’ peak
Campbeltown, once known as ‘Spiritville’ or ‘Whiskyopolis’, is described as a ‘forgotten giant’ of the Scotch whisky industry.
Nostalgia
Tag: whisky
News
Glen Scotia Distillery toasts awards win
The Campbeltown distillery picked up winner and runners-up awards at the People’s Choice Drinks Awards
News
New managers at two Islay distilleries
Mickey Heads, manager of Ardbeg Distillery on Islay, will retire after 13 years at the helm – leaving big boots (as well as casks) to fill.
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.’
Leisure
DOWN MEMORY LANE, March 13 2020
Glen Scotia Distillery is calling for local people to share photographs which capture the peak of Campbeltown’s whisky industry.
Campbeltown
Could more distilleries boost town’s economy?
‘There is a missed opportunity here to create well-paid, sustainable jobs.’
Campbeltown
Whisky talks lift the lid on distilling history
Did you know that despite Scotland’s extensive coastline, early Scots ate very little fish?
Campbeltown
Distillery doubles its workforce in a decade
Scotland’s only family owned whisky distillery has nearly doubled its number of employees in 10 years.
Columnists
Theresa’s troubles and a wee dram
Philip May, it seems, has made a point of having a dram (of unknown magnitude) ready for his wife after she returns from a hard day at the office.
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.