Port of Leith Distillery

Name/location Port of Leith Distillery (Ocean Drive next to Ocean Terminal)
Owner/developer Muckle Brigg Ltd
Proposal New building to house a whisky distillery, including visitor experience/tasting area and shop, office and bar/restaurant. Development will involve moving the existing listed Paint Shed building to a new location.
Current status
  • Application being considered
  • Alcohol licence approved
Key dates Developer aims to start build in 2019
LHNCC POSITION Supported
Benefits
  • New business
  • Will attract visitors to the area
  • Interesting and attractive design
Issues Involves moving the existing Paint Shed building (listed building status removed)
Actions by LHNCC
Future action
Notes
Further information https://leithdistillery.com
CEC reference/link 17/04428/FUL