GlenWyvis
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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.
GlenWyvis is Scotland's first fully community-owned distillery — crowdfunded by over 3,000 investors when it opened 2017 near Dingwall in the Black Isle area. The whisky (GoodWill) is unpeated, powered 100% by renewable energy, and every bottle sold returns value to the community shareholder base. An inspiring community enterprise model as much as a whisky project.
Core range
Inaugural Release
46.5% ABV · Bourbon + sherry
Dingwall community-owned distillery. Inaugural releases since 2021 — limited annual bottlings.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| GoodWill | Highland smoked cheese | The light, clean spirit suits gentle smoky accompaniments. |
Getting there
Car. Ben Wyvis road, Dingwall — 25 min from Inverness.
Where to eat nearby
- Dingwall town centreArea
Basic facilities in Dingwall, 5 min.
Where to stay near GlenWyvis
GlenWyvis is Scotland's first community-owned distillery, on the outskirts of Dingwall in Ross-shire. Dingwall is 12 miles from Inverness, on the main line north. Inverness has the full range of accommodation. Strathpeffer (3 miles) is a Victorian spa village with several guesthouses and a good base for the Black Isle and Easter Ross distilleries.
Full range in Inverness, 25 min south.
Where to stay near GlenWyvis
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of GlenWyvis.
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Location
Upper Docharty, Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV15 9UF
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Can I become a shareholder?
GlenWyvis has periodic share offerings — check their website. Shareholders receive allocation rights to bottlings and can vote on distillery decisions.
+Is GlenWyvis open to visitors?
Limited — as a community-owned distillery, GlenWyvis occasionally runs open days and events for shareholders and the public. Check their website for current access; it's not a full visitor centre operation.
+Where is GlenWyvis distillery?
GlenWyvis is in the Highlands. Postcode IV15.
+When was GlenWyvis distillery founded?
GlenWyvis was founded in 2015, making it roughly 11 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Community ownership model unique in Scotland. Spirit style similar to Glen Ord in the same area.
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