Edrington announces Glasgow HQ location

The Macallan Scotch whisky maker Edrington has confirmed the new location of its international headquarters in Glasgow.

The firm first announced its intention to close its office in Perth, Scotland, and open a new HQ in central Glasgow in April this year, admitting that the move could lead to a “small number” of job losses.

Currently, Edrington’s executive board and “other essential HQ functions” are split between offices in Great Western Road in Glasgow and West Kinfauns in Perth.

While the site at Great Western Road will remain open, the West Kinfauns site will close as Edrington moves its HQ to 100 Queen Street, by Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square.

The building is owned by Esson Properties and is currently undergoing a £8.25 million renovation that includes the addition of two new floors. The move is due to take place in spring 2017, when Edrington will become the building’s leading tenant, occupying the top four floors.

Edrington said the move will allow it to bring its board and business units together in a single location, enabling “improved organisational alignment and performance”.

Around 130 people to be based at 100 Queen Street, including its executive board, finance, legal, and corporate affairs teams, as well as senior members of the company’s global operations, HR and business technology divisions.

“100 Queen Street is the perfect location for Edrington’s international business and our leading brands,” said Ian Curle, chief executive of Edrington.

“We looked at a number of properties in Glasgow for this strategically important move, and Queen Street combines high quality accommodation with a compelling location at the heart of Glasgow’s professional and cultural centre.

“Bringing together our leadership and business units in a central Glasgow location will help ensure that the business is in the best possible shape to deliver long term growth.

“It will improve international connections and bring us close to the creative and digital skills necessary to grow our business.”