The Loch Lomond group, has today announced that planning permission has been secured and building work has started on a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire.

The 5,362 sq.m site on the banks of Loch Lomond in the village of Luss has been granted permission by Argyll and Bute Council and Luss Estates, to repurpose the old Luss smokehouse and surrounding land on Church Road into a new distillery and visitor centre.

Once completed, the site will become the new brand home for its multi-award-winning Loch Lomond whisky brands; Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia and Littlemill, as well as a distillery for its Ben Lomond gin brand. It will also offer an exciting new visitor attraction and brand experience, which will include a sample and tasting area.

The site, located in the shadow of the majestic Ben Lomond, will also offer a premium food and drink offering and a flagship retail space housing the full range of the group’s award-winning scotch whisky brands.

Commenting on the news, Colin Matthews, Founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group and Director of the Scotch Whisky Association said: “This significant multi-million-pound investment in a new distillery and visitor experience marks another major milestone for The Loch Lomond Group. The investment comes despite the challenges facing our industry and it reflects our confidence in the local community and the long-term resilience of Scotch whisky and distilling in Scotland.”

He went on to say: “The successful completion of this new project in Luss will allow us to share the rich heritage and natural beauty of the area which inspires all our spirits, with visitors from around the world. The development is a testament to our commitment to innovation, quality, and investing in the spirits industry in Scotland. The result will be a truly unique destination that supports the local community, creates new jobs, and showcases the very best of what we have to offer across the Loch Lomond Group.”

Building work on the new distillery is due to be completed in the summer of 2025.