Distillery nears its £750k open share landmark

GLENWyvis Distillery is just £70,000 away from hitting its £750,000 open share offer goal.

MSP Rhoda Grant heard the news when she visited the Highlands’ first 100 per cent community-owned distillery last week.

During her visit to GlenWyvis, Mrs Grant, who represents Labour in the Highlands and Islands, was told how the distillery is forging ahead with its gin and whisky production after being established just two years ago.

The MSP was encouraged to visit the venture because she is also a member of the Co-operative Party.

"I was very impressed by GlenWyvis not only because of its community base but also due to its efforts to bring in green policies to protect the environment and use renewable energy," said Mrs Grant.

"It is so encouraging to see an ambitious community co-op taking off, especially in Dingwall where the last distillery closed in 1926. There are high hopes for more jobs to be created as the business develops and I wish them every success for the future."

Mrs Grant was shown around the distillery by its marketing and tourism strategy officer, Michael Fraser, and distillery manager, Duncan Tait.