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Erdington
marks the official start of works on the
new Macallan distillery.
Edrington has marked the official
start of works on its £100m iconic new
distillery and visitor centre for The
Macallan.
The Macallan is one of the core brands
of Edrington, Edrington Chief Executive,
Ian Curle was joined on site at The
Macallan estate in Speyside by Bill
Robertson, Executive Chairman of
Robertson and Graham Stirk, Partner of
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, to mark
the occasion.
Ian Curle said: "Today represents an
exciting new chapter for Edrington and a
major step in The Macallan’s long term
commitment to be the leading premium
spirit in the world. The collaboration
between Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
(RSHP), Robertson, and Forsyths brings
together one of the world’s leading
architects and the elite of Scottish
craftsmen. Over the next three years we
will bring The Macallan brand experience
to life in a truly unique style."
Bill Robertson said: "We are delighted
to officially commence works today. The
site will be dramatically transformed
over the coming months as the iconic
distillery and visitor centre starts to
take shape. By understanding the vision
of The Macallan and working in
partnership with them, RSHP and Forsyths,
we will deliver a truly beautiful and
inspirational building."
The new facility received planning
permission in August this year and the
project will deliver significant
benefits to the national and local
economy.
Designed by RSHP to complement the
natural beauty of the area and The
Macallan Estate, which overlooks the
River Spey, the new home of The Macallan
is scheduled to open to the public in
spring 2017.
Graham Stirk, lead architect and
Partner, RSHP, said: "Our design for the
distillery and visitor centre celebrates
the whisky-making process as well as the
environment that has inspired it. The
design is essentially a series of a
grass-covered undulating roof forms that
are sympathetic to this Area of Great
Landscape Value. Together we are
creating a bespoke building for The
Macallan that will further enhance the
visitor experience whilst ensuring the
on-going quality of this unique Single
Malt."
Ian Curle concluded: "Respected local
crafts and skills are at the heart of
The Macallan’s uncompromising approach
to quality, and we are very pleased to
be working with both Robertson and
Forsyths to write the next chapter in
the history of The Macallan."
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