rosebank distillery redevelopment


Rosebank was a distillery with a rich history and a sad fate, having been mothballed by United Distillers in 1993 and then sold off in 2002 for redevelopment. The long-awaited return of Rosebank Distillery took another step forward today as ground was officially broken and work commenced at the site. In 1886, the distillery was visited by Alfred Barnard, who noted that it was set across two sites one on each side of the canal with a swing bridge linking the pair. Rosebank was formally known as 'King of the Lowlands' and was previously owned by Diageo. Falkirk's Rosebank Distillery announces launch of 30 Year Old whisky ahead of revival ... construction officially began on the highly anticipated redevelopment – with … The limited-edition bottles will be marked Release One, a nod to this new chapter in Rosebank’s legacy. By SCOTT REID. "With the distillery’s redevelopment well underway, it is an exciting chapter for Ian Macleod Distillers and Rosebank. Following the lodging of a planning application in June 2018 and a subsequent extensive public consultation process, Falkirk Council has now given the green light to the Rosebank restoration. July 2009: Planning consent approved in 2003 for a mixed use redevelopment of the site including offices and leisure facilities. Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. Two limited edition single cask whiskies from the formerly mothballed Rosebank Distillery, distilled in 1993 when the site closed, will be launched via a ballot sale. Rosebank was formally known as 'King of the Lowlands' and was previously owned by Diageo. The £12 million project, which was approved in January this year, will see the Rosebank chimney retained along with other historically significant buildings, while the distillery itself will be a contemporary design and run on the most energy-efficient lines possible. Turley provided expert heritage services for the project. The redevelopment of The Rosebank Distillery will return the buildings to their original uses, restoring the historical and industrial intention of the site. Rosebank 30 Year Old is a hand-selected vintage, laid down in 1990, shortly before the distillery’s untimely closure in 1993. It is expected to bring 50,000 visitors a year to the local area. "With the distillery’s redevelopment well underway, it is an exciting chapter for Ian Macleod Distillers and Rosebank. The whisky produced at the distillery was also said to be the best in the Lowlands and it was probably the only distillery which practised triple distillation on a large scale. Leonard Russell, Managing Director of Ian Macleod Distillers, owners of Rosebank, said: “We’re delighted to have reached this significant milestone of the Rosebank redevelopment project. Rosebank Distillery Ltd was formed in 1894, and in 1914 it was among the companies that amalgamated to form the Scottish Malt Distillers. Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. Monday, 18th November 2019, 2:13 pm. GROUND was officially broken today at the Rosebank distillery, marking the start of its redevelopment under new owners, Ian Macleod Distillers. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the facility’s redevelopment under new owners Ian Macleod Distillers. THE redevelopment of ‘silent’ Falkirk distillery Rosebank is to go ahead after new owner Ian Macleod Distillers was granted planning permission for the project. The distillery will revive a single malt whisky termed the ‘King of the Lowlands’. The Rosebank Distillery was established in its Falkirk location in 1840, by James Rankine, of Fife and Edinburgh, succeeded by his son in 1845. In November, construction officially began on the highly anticipated redevelopment. ‘With the distillery’s redevelopment well underway, it’s a terrifically exciting chapter for Ian Macleod Distillers and Rosebank. After 25 years of lying dormant, the extensive work to revitalise the distillery is expected to begin within the next couple of months. The groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of the facility’s redevelopment under new owners Ian Macleod Distillers. In November, construction officially began on the highly anticipated redevelopment. Andy Morton | 19 November 2019. “With the distillery’s redevelopment properly underway, it’s a terrifically thrilling chapter for Ian Macleod Distillers and Rosebank. To bring back to life an iconic distillery and quintessential Lowland single malt is … “With the distillery’s redevelopment well underway, it’s a terrifically exciting chapter for Ian Macleod Distillers and Rosebank. Following the lodging of a planning application in June 2018 and a subsequent extensive public consultation process, Falkirk Council has now given the green light to the Rosebank restoration. Later the group became part of DCL. Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. Ian Macleod Distillers will revamp the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk after the lodging of a planning application in June last year and a subsequent public consultation process. Falkirk's Rosebank distillery will reopen in Summer 2021, owner Ian Macleod Distillers has confirmed. Restoration work has started on the historic Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk, which was mothballed more than 25 years ago. Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. Ian Macleod gets the green light to redevelop the Rosebank distillery, home of the€‘King of the Lowlands’ single malt whisky. We look ahead to preserving followers up to date with the distillery’s progress and releasing extra distinctive and uncommon whiskies for followers the world over to … It is expected to bring 50,000 visitors a year to the local area. The distillery was a product of the Industrial Revolution and its positioning next to the canal was based on the requirement for transportation of goods and fuel and easy access to water. Green light for multi-million Rosebank Distillery revival Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. We look forward to keeping fans updated with the distillery’s progress and releasing more unique and rare whiskies for fans across the world to savour in the coming years.’ Ian Macleod Distillers acquired the Rosebank brand and last remaining stocks in October 2017, and in January 2019 they were granted planning permission to revive the distillery on its original site. The new Rosebank Distillery will have a visitor centre and tasting room and is expected to attract 50,000 visitors a year to Falkirk; it is due to open … Ian Macleod Distillers has been granted planning permission to start work on its multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk. The extensive, multi-million pound restoration, carried out by ISG, is expected to be completed in summer 2021, when the distillery will open its doors to the public and begin production once again.