Wednesday 19th May 2010
New whisky to flow again after 90-year gap
BBC News
Plans have been approved to reopen a whisky distillery in southern Scotland which closed more than 90 years ago.
The Annandale Distillery ceased production in 1919 and the area was turned over to farming use.
However, a £4m project has now been granted the green light to start the distilling process once again.
The Scottish Whisky Association said that with only five distilleries in the lowland region it would be a "very welcome addition".
It said a new distillery could bring sustainable benefits to the local economy in terms of both employment and tourism.
The plans also include proposals for a visitor centre, shop and cafe or restaurant.