Plans
unveiled for Wolfcraig Distillery and
visitor experience near Stirling which
will have a output capacity of 1.5
million litres of spirit per year.

In these strange times it is good to
hear some positive news for the future
and that is exactly what this is, today
it was unveiled that Stirling is inline
to benefit from a £15 million investment
pending the approval of a planning
application for new Scotch Whisky
distillery by Wolfcraig.
The application lays out plans for a new
whisky experience near Stirling that
will incorporate the distillery, an
interactive, education-focused family
visitor attraction, private tasting room
and 180-cover bistro restaurant and bar.
The Wolfcraig Distillery project has
a wealth of Scotch whisky industry
experience behind it and it will tap
into Stirling’s heritage and is founded
by Michael Lunn, former Chairman and
Chief Executive of Whyte and Mackay
Group and co-directors John Moore and
Jamie Lunn. Working alongside the
management team will be a trio of
industry experts including Dr Alan
Rutherford OBE, former production
director at Diageo who was awarded an
OBE for his services to the Scotch
whisky industry, former Bacardi UK
Operations Director Iain Lochhead, and
renowned master distiller Ian Macmillan.
Subject to planning approval,
construction is expected to get underway
in spring 2021 with the distillery set
to open its doors in summer 2022. It is
anticipated that the distillery will
employ around 50 full-time staff
members.
The building, designed by Opfer Logan
Architects, will maximise its location,
showcasing a stunning vista across to
the iconic Wallace Monument and Stirling
Castle. It will also harness the latest
technologies to ensure that
sustainability is at its core.
The distillery will have the capacity to
produce up to 1.5 million litres of
spirit per year and will focus on
producing premium Wolfcraig Highland
Single Malt Scotch Whisky in addition to
a range of other associated spirits.
The development aims to further
establish the city as a major food and
drink tourist destination and will
complement existing local attractions
like Stirling Castle, the Wallace
Monument, the Battle of Bannockburn
Visitor Centre and Blair Drummond Safari
Park. Wolfcraig Distillery also plans to
operate a shuttle service between the
distillery, the train station and
Stirling Castle to work closely with
these hubs.
Initial private investment has been
secured with further investment
opportunities being made available to
the public via a variety of Founder
Membership packages, allowing for Scotch
Whisky enthusiasts to become a part of
the Wolfpack from the outset.
Commenting on the plans, Michael Lunn
said: "Our distillery will encourage
visitors and tourists to spend more time
in and around Stirling, helping to boost
both the local and national economies.
In addition to producing a premium
Highland Single Malt, we want to offer a
state-of-the-art immersive experience
for people of all ages and knowledge
levels. Our research indicates the
distillery could attract around 90,000
visitors in its first year given its
proximity to Glasgow and Edinburgh."
The distillery’s interactive visitor
centre will showcase tales of Scotland’s
national drink, as well as bringing
Stirling’s colourful past to life. In
addition to tours, plans are also being
made to offer a range of different
experiences and masterclasses.
Michael added: "There has been excellent
support for the project so far, from
local community groups to the public
sector and we are looking forward to
taking the next step in Wolfcraig’s
exciting journey."
MP for Stirling, Alyn Smith, said: "My
priority since my election is to support
jobs and investment, and my view is that
this is a great opportunity for
Gargunnock, Cambusbarron and Stirling as
a whole.
"Obviously there are details to be
worked out and I will consult locals to
ensure their views are heard but I have
examined this proposal and I think there
is great potential for a top quality,
local, sustainable business which will
be good news for farmers, locals and
visitors."
Marion MacAllister, Cambusbarron
Community Council, said: "Cambusbarron
Community Council have met with the
directors of Wolfcraig Distillery and we
look forward to seeing their final plans
and learning more of their ambitions. It
is good that they have chosen to be part
of our community and wish to celebrate
our history and culture. A development
like this brings infrastructure to the
community with the possibility of
employment and training for our
residents."
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