Motion · S4M-15644 · 11 Feb 2016
Congratulations to Raasay Distillery
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates R&B Distillers Ltd on obtaining permission from The Highland Council to build the first distillery on the Isle of Raasay; understands that Raasay’s former Borodale House will be converted into a visitor centre, luxury accommodation and production facilities capable of producing up to 150,000 bottles of whisky a year by 2020; further understands that the project will provide 11 jobs on the island, which has a population of 170; considers that, as the largest employer on the island, it will be of great importance to the island's economy, and wishes the project all the best for the future.
Supporters (7)
- Cameron Buchanan 11 Feb 2016
- John Lamont 11 Feb 2016
- Jamie McGrigor 11 Feb 2016
- Nanette Milne 11 Feb 2016
- Liz Smith 11 Feb 2016
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 Feb 2016
- Jean Urquhart 15 Feb 2016
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.