Decision taken on plan for a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre

Completion is anticipated by the end of the summer.

The 5,362 square mile site on the banks of Loch Lomond in the popular village of Luss has been granted permission by Argyll and Bute Council and Luss Estates, to repurpose the old Luss smokehouse and surrounding land on Church Road.

Once completed, these plans will create a stunning new brand home for its multi-award-winning Loch Lomond Whisky brands, as well as a unique distillery for the Ben Lomond Gin brand.

The multi-million pound development will offer guided tours of the distillery, as well as fully immersive brand experiences at its discovery centre.

The site, located in the shadow of Ben Lomond, will also offer a premium food and drink offering and a flagship retail space.

Colin Matthews, Founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group and Director of the Scotch Whisky Association, said: "This significant multi-million-pound investment in a new distillery and visitor experience marks another major milestone for The Loch Lomond Group.

“The investment comes despite the challenges facing our industry and it reflects our confidence in the local community and the long-term resilience of Scotch whisky and distilling in Scotland. However, it comes at a time when the UK government’s ill-conceived tax hikes, broken promises of support, and unfair regulations are creating major obstacles for distilling in Scotland to remain competitive.

“For investments like this to succeed, the government must change course urgently by taking a common sense approach to support our industry, enabling job creation and economic growth, and ensuring fair competition on a global stage."