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Isle of Harris Distillers inaugural whisky sells out online in just 4.5 hours
On Saturday 23 September, Isle of Harris Distillers launched its long-awaited single malt Scotch whisky, The Hearach, to record queues at the distillery in Tarbert and online – where stock sold out in just four and a half hours.

Food and Drink Taster of Inverness Project
An exciting new food and drink event – “Taster of Inverness” is currently looking for local producers, particularly those in the catering industry to get in touch to take part.

Isle of Harris Distillers launches its first whisky, The Hearach
Isle of Harris Distillers today, Friday 22 September 2023, announces the release of its long-awaited single malt Scotch whisky, The Hearach.

Bute Yard provides showcase of local businesses with over 11,000 visitors since its launch
Four months after its opening, Bute Yard, the versatile food and drink venue that celebrates local producers and creators, has welcomed over 11,000 visitors.

Your essential guide to being an employer of choice
It’s here: a new updated version of the essential guide to managing your workforce.

Edinburgh’s Bellfield Brewery scooped the ultimate prize at Scottish Beer Awards, winning “Scottish Brewery of the Year 2023”
The brewery also won three medals in the taste categories.

University develops a replacement for palm oil that is healthy and environmentally friendly
University food experts have developed a new ingredient to replace palm fat in a wide variety of products across the bakery sector, such as cakes and biscuits.

Harris Distillery recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Regional Economy
Award comes as distillery is on the countdown to launch The Hearach, the first single malt Scotch whisky ever released from the Hebridean Isle of Harris.

Local food and drink legends invited to showcase Inverness at upcoming foodie event
Food and drink producers and caterers are being called on by Visit Inverness Loch Ness to take part in an exciting new event called The Taster of Inverness.

Wholesale food and drink directory helps Scottish producers find new route to market
A new directory for the Scottish wholesale food and drink sector has been created by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) to help local and regional producers connect with wholesalers that can work with them to find new routes to market.