Black Isle Brewing Co
Scotland's original organic brewery, and still one of its best. Black Isle Brewing operates from a converted farm outside Inverness, producing all-organic beer from barley grown without pesticides or synthetic fertiliser. Red Kite (an amber ale) and Yellowhammer (a pale ale) are the cask staples — both clean, well-crafted, and distinctly malty in the Scottish tradition. The Goldfinch IPA pushes into craft territory. The farm brewery bar is one of the best drinking spots in the Highlands: outdoor seating overlooking farmland, a food truck in summer, occasional live music, and the beer is as fresh as it gets. Worth the 15-minute drive from Inverness.
Beers to try
Where to buy
Direct delivery: Black Isle Brewing Co online shop
Visit the brewery
Farm brewery bar with outdoor seating, food truck, live music in summer.
- Tap room: Yes
- Parking: No
- Dog-friendly: No
- Wheelchair access: No
- Family-friendly: No
- Food on site: No
Live music & events
The eco-farm tap room hosts live folk and acoustic music on summer weekends, typically Saturday afternoons from June through August. The outdoor setting — overlooking the Black Isle farmland — makes it one of the more atmospheric brewery sessions in Scotland. Check the website for dates.
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Where to stay near Black Isle Brewing Co
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Black Isle Brewing Co's tap room.
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