Whisky distillery to provide boost for Campbeltown economy

Brave New Spirits (BNS) has announced plans to build a new whisky distillery on the former RAF Machrihanish airbase near Campbeltown.

Plans have been submitted to Argyll & Bute Council for the Witchburn Distillery, which will produce a range of malts.

The distillery has been designed by sustainable distilling and engineering specialist Organic Architects and will be powered by 100% green renewable energy to make use of cutting-edge heat and energy recovery systems. BNS said, this will make the Witchburn one of the most environmentally-friendly distilleries in Scotland.

BNS also said its net zero carbon production distillery will produce two million litres of alcohol per year and run 24 hours a day, to ensure it keeps reusing as much heat and energy as possible.

Subject to planning approval and schedules, production at the distillery will commence at the end of 2024. There are also plans to open a visitors’ centre in the coming years.