ALLIED Glass, the spirits packaging specialist whose clients include The Famous Grouse Scotch whisky, has launched its its first Scottish office.

The company has taken a five-year lease on a 2,088 square foot space at the Maxim Office Park.

It chose the location on the M8 motorway, close to Glasgow and Edinburgh, for its accessibility to clients around the central belt.

Sales and marketing director Philip Morris said: "This is a strategic decision to be closer to customers, offering a more flexible and personal service as we look to expand our business in the premium whisky and spirit sector.”