Motion · S6M-04826 · 7 Jun 2022
North Uist Distillery Co. to Establish New Distillery in Benbecula
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Jonny Ingledew and Kate Macdonald of North Uist Distillery Co. on their plans to convert Nunton Steadings in Benbecula, into a distillery; notes that the project has been successful in securing £250,000 of funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise; understands that it will produce whisky and gin, sourcing bere barley from local crofters from the islands; notes its plans to create a new community hub and visitor destination, and wishes Jonny and Kate every success with their new venture.
Supporters (32)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Dr Alasdair Allan 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Meghan Gallacher Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Maurice Golden 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Jamie Greene 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 5 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Dean Lockhart 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Edward Mountain 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Ross 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.