A historic Scottish distillery has broken ground on a new tourism offering.
Glencadam Distillery said work is under way to develop the new visitor centre and VIP suite at its site in Brechin, Angus.
The distillery said that âas one of Scotlandâs oldest distilleries, dating from 1825, the new visitor centre will pay homage to its rich heritage with a dedicated exhibition space showcasing the history of the East Highland distillery and its surroundingsâ.
The visitor centre will also house a retail space and tasting rooms, as well as a whisky lounge, café and function suite for corporate hospitality and private hire.
Architectural landmarks of the distillery are also set to be reimagined as part of the construction, including the distinctive pagoda roofs, reinterpreting the âDoig Ventilatorsâ as skylights to provide natural light and ventilation to the space.
Gary Milligan, project manager, said: âMuch work has gone into developing plans to craft an immersive visitor experience suited to both our historic distillery and the vibrant community which surrounds it.
âBlending tradition with modernity, a stone facade will wrap around the two-floor visitor centre, complementing the existing distillery buildings while adding a contemporary feel, with enhanced amenities to elevate the overall visitor experience.â
The team at Glencadam handcrafts single malt Scotch whisky in a process that has remained unchanged for almost 200 years. In 2021, Glencadam Distillery re-installed a working internal waterwheel, modelled on the original which was used to power the distillery in the 19th century. âNow, with work under way on the state-of-the-art visitor centre, the team will be able to share Glencadamâs vibrant story with the world,â the distillery said.
It is expected the new visitor centre will open its doors in summer 2025.
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