Could more distilleries boost town’s economy?
‘There is a missed opportunity here to create well-paid, sustainable jobs.’
Campbeltown
Tag: whisky
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.
Campbeltown
Whisky opens the door to old courthouse
Campbeltown’s Old Courthouse is to receive a make-over by new owner Kilkerran Developments Ltd.
Business
Best year ever in Scotch whisky tourism
Ms Hyslop said: ‘These record figures show the value of the whisky industry.’
Letters
Letter: Councillor’s day job
I have taken a selfie of my self standing in front of my whisky shelf and can forward it should you want a photograph to accompany this letter.
Letters
Letter: Council should become more business-friendly
I also pointed out the importance of promoting our growing film industry with blockbusters such as Jurassic World being filmed right here in Argyll.
Campbeltown
Whisky lovers spend £¼ million in under an hour
A Parisian, who did not want to be identified and has come to six malts festivals said: ‘A week in Campbeltown is worth two anywhere else because the people are so friendly.’