Scottish Whisky Distillery Expands Production

Benbecula Distillery, located in the Outer Hebrides, has secured a £1.5 million investment from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland, marking the fund’s first equity investment in the Highlands and Islands.

Established in spring 2024, the distillery revives a 130-year-old recipe. The funding will enable the distillery to scale production, support whisky maturation, and expand its workforce.

Led by founder Angus MacMillan and managing director Hector MacLeod, both natives of the islands, the distillery aims to celebrate the Outer Hebrides’ people and place through its operations and visitor experiences.