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Loch Lomond’s new distillery gets green light
By Miona MadsenScotch whisky maker Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission for its new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire.

According to the distiller, building work at the 5,362-square-meter site is already underway and expected to be finished this summer.
Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, the permission by Argyll and Bute Council and Luss Estates includes repurposing the old Luss smokehouse and surrounding land on Church Road into a new distillery and visitor centre with access paths to create a mixed-use development.
The new distillery will be home to Loch Lomond’s whisky brands as well as Ben Lomond Gin.
The site is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the location.
Located in the shadow of Ben Lomond mountain, the multi-million-pound development will offer guided distillery tours and immersive brand experiences.
The distillery will also offer premium food and drink, a flagship retail space housing the distiller’s gin range, Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia, and Littlemill brands, merchandise, and exclusive releases.
Colin Matthews, founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group, said: “This significant multi-million-pound investment in a new distillery and visitor experience marks another major milestone for the Loch Lomond Group. The successful completion of this new project in Luss will allow us to share the area’s rich heritage and natural beauty, which inspires all our spirits, with visitors from around the world.
“The development is a testament to our commitment to innovation, quality, and investing in the spirits industry in Scotland. The result will be a truly unique destination that supports the local community, creates new jobs, and showcases the very best of what we have to offer across the Loch Lomond Group.”
The company said the announcement follows ‘strong growth and global recognition’ for its brands.
Loch Lomond agreed a five-year partnership with the organisers of The Open in February 2018.
Ben Lomond Gin also unveiled a non-alcoholic botanical spirit in 2024, marking its first foray into the world of low- and no-alcohol expressions.
‘Common-sense approach’
Matthews continued, pressing the issue of government initiatives: “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.
“Scotland’s spirits are sold to the world, and that should not be taken for granted by our government. It’s time for real change and real action, not just empty words and broken promises.
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