GlenWyvis
The UK's first 100% community-owned distillery, funded by a 2016 crowd-share offer and built on a hill above Dingwall. Powered by on-site wind, hydro and solar; the inaugural whisky release landed in 2021. Not currently open for daily tours but hosts ticketed events.
Location
Upper Docharty, Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV15 9UF
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