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Dál Riata Distillery With the birth of Dál Riata Distillery, the legendary whisky region of Campbeltown is set to experience a distilling renaissance not seen for over a century.

Dál Riata Distillery will have the capacity to produce 850,000 litres of spirit per annum creating a spirit and whisky fitting to the style and traditions of Campbeltown Previously known as the capital of the whisky world, in the mid 1800s Campbeltown boasted over 25 distilleries, until a dramatic decline during the 1920s - by 1929 the town had only two operating distilleries. The name Dál Riata is derived from the ancient kingdom that existed on the Western coast of Scotland and Northeast Ireland between the 6th & 9th Centuries. Dál Riata Distillery will have the capacity to produce 850,000 litres of spirit per annum and will utilise locally grown barley from Dunadd Hillfort; this area, near Lochgilphead, was the capital of the Dál Riata kingdom and will be inspiration for creating a spirit and whisky fitting to the style and traditions of the region. Plans have been submitted for the distillery, which will be located on Kinloch Road overlooking Campbeltown Loch, by Bowman Stewart Architects of Lochgilphead. The distillery will aim to enhance the area and work within the Campbeltown Conservation Area scheme. The Still House will incorporate curtain-wall glazing with a viewing balcony providing sweeping views of the Loch and bay. In addition to the distillery, a retail and visitor’s centre will be situated on Longrow, adjacent to the distillery.

🌴The past couple of days saw another important moment in the story of Dal Riata Distillery, with a walk around the site ...
20/08/2026

🌴The past couple of days saw another important moment in the story of Dal Riata Distillery, with a walk around the site ahead of the forthcoming demolition works and the next phase of bringing the distillery to life.🚀

🏃🏽And after walking the site, there seemed only one appropriate way to mark the occasion: a well-deserved pint / haddock and chips in the Ardshiel Hotel…and the creation of something special. 🐟 🍟

🥃 Dal Riata Distillery marks the next stage of its journey with a unique blended malt inspired by the historic lands of its namesake. 🥃

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The ancient Kingdom of Dal Riata stretched across Kintyre, Islay and Cowal, and north towards Ardnamurchan. It is a landscape with an extraordinary wh**ky heritage of its own, so we asked ourselves a simple question:

What better way to celebrate Dal Riata than by bringing together malts from distilleries across the lands that once formed the Kingdom? 🌍

The result will be a 10 year old blended malt drawn from those historic wh**ky-making regions and brought together by a local wh**ky legend. 🥳

For us, it is more than a wh**ky. It is a small celebration of place, history and the journey ahead.

For today though, we’ll raise a glass (of Tennent’s) to the old Kingdom of Dal Riata — and to the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Campbeltown. 🍻

Slàinte.

Also, thanks to Marion, Flora, Susie and kitchen staff for that magnificent breaded haddock - lush

Another positive step forward was taken today. Looking forward to offering a full update soon.Now it’s time for a small ...
30/07/2025

Another positive step forward was taken today. Looking forward to offering a full update soon.

Now it’s time for a small dram kindly gifted to us today from John and Linda

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We are delighted we have now received the approved building warrant from Argyll and Bute Council for the Dal Riata Disti...
08/06/2025

We are delighted we have now received the approved building warrant from Argyll and Bute Council for the Dal Riata Distillery.

Now the real fun begins!

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🚜“Where will you guys be growing your barley?” I hear you ask, well we’ll be growing a lot of it near here in Kilmartin ...
28/10/2024

🚜“Where will you guys be growing your barley?” I hear you ask, well we’ll be growing a lot of it near here in Kilmartin Glen, Achnabreck renowned for its stunning and intricate rock carvings.🌴

🌎These exceptional artworks, thought to date back to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age, span a remarkable timeline of 4,000 to 6,000 years. The carvings feature circular indentations and captivating concentric circles that stretch across a large rock face, with some designs reaching an impressive diameter of nearly 1 meter 🪐

🌗Achnabreck is enveloped by a stunning landscape rich in prehistoric structures, lending it an aura of intrigue. While it is speculated that these carvings may have held important ritualistic or territorial significance, the true intent behind their creation remains elusive. The intricate patterns, coupled with the site’s deep historical roots, continue to fascinate both archaeologists and visitors alike, beckoning them to delve into the enthralling narrative of our ancient heritage🌓

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We've been quiet on here recently, but everything is going to plan. We have a few bats we have had to find lovely new ho...
21/06/2024

We've been quiet on here recently, but everything is going to plan. We have a few bats we have had to find lovely new homes for. Their palatial new palace will be ready for them soon.

Did you know the female bat eats over 3,000 midges a night? We love the bats. 🦇

Meanwhile, this book is cracking - buldging with terrifc local info.

Thank you
15/09/2023

Thank you

J. & A. Mitchell & Co. Ltd. would like to congratulate both Witchburn Distillery and Dál Riata Distillery on their recent planning permission success from Argyll & Bute Council. With the new Machrihanish Distillery in progress too, the future is looking bright for Campbeltown wh**ky!

In another exciting development, planning permission has been granted for J&A Mitchell's new Bottling Hall and Dispatch Facility which will be located on the grounds of Glengyle Distillery. We plan to break ground for this project in the near future.

📸 Credit to

We can’t wait 🌴
15/09/2023

We can’t wait 🌴

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