Coleburn

Coleburn Distillery stands near Longmorn in Moray, a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery recently brought back to life. Its red-brick buildings sit among quiet fields on the edge of Elgin, blending old stone warehouses with new plans for a whisky resort. The site once produced whisky from 1897 until 1985, when it closed and later passed through several owners. Diageo held the distillery for a time before it was sold to D&M Winchester in 2004. Now, after years of quiet storage, the place is being transformed again. The distillery is worth the journey because it tells a story of revival and innovation. In 2027 it will reopen under master distiller Keith Cruickshank, who will lead a project combining heritage with modern methods. Plans include a two-tonne mash tun and annual production of around 100,000 litres of alcohol. The project also aims to create jobs and preserve Speyside’s whisky traditions while welcoming visitors. Murray McDavid, an independent bottler, has already leased the warehouses and will help restart production. Visitors will find a new distillery and a visitor bistro set among restored red-brick buildings and traditional dunnage warehouses. The grounds will offer a whisky resort experience, where people can taste whisky, learn its history, and enjoy the peaceful Speyside setting. The project respects the site’s past while building a sustainable future. Longmorn’s quiet countryside surrounds the distillery, making it a place where whisky, story, and landscape come together.