Single Malt Distillery Plans For Edinburgh Unveiled
Plans have been lodged to bring a single malt distillery to Edinburgh - the first in 90 years.
David Robertson, former master distiller for The Macallan, is behind proposals to open the Holyrood Park Distillery.
Open to visitors, guests will be able to follow the distillation process at the facility housed in the historic Engine Shed building.
The proposal is now subject to a planning application.
Mr Robertson said: We are very excited by the prospect of resurrecting the proud tradition of distilling single malt whisky in Edinburgh.
We hope to be able to create an immersive and entertaining visitor experience, supporting the local economy through jobs and training opportunities while reinforcing the capital's position as a world-class tourism destination.
Most importantly, our goal is to create beautiful, hand-crafted single malt whiskies which will stand shoulder to shoulder with the other great single malts that are now being produced in Scotland and elsewhere.''
The business aims to start distilling whisky by next summer and release a single malt whisky within four years.
Glen Sciennes was the last single malt whisky distillery to operate in Edinburgh before its closure in 1925, according to whisky expert Mr Robertson.
Former railway building the Engine Shed operated until recently as a cafe and bakery employing adults with learning difficulties.