New drone footage of a Scottish distillery shows the progress made as it edges towards completion.
The distillery said the operator “captured the essence of the dream” as it told how the distinctive design was chosen.
Martin McAdam, chief executive of Ardgowan Distillery, said that “a pivotal moment” in the journey was welcoming Austrian lead investor Roland Grain to the £20 million project.
“As I often say, it's great when an investor brings more than just money,” said Mr McAdam. “Roland did exactly that – he introduced an inspired vision of infusing Austrian design aesthetics to the project.
“Collaborating with our Austrian architects, Spitzbart + Partners, we've created a stunning, if technically challenging, Scandinavian longhouse.
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“This beautiful structure will stand as a home for our global whisky clan and a sanctuary of hospitality.
“On the last day of August, blessed with sunshine, our skilled drone pilot Jimmy Kerwin fromMuir Group captured the essence of our dream. This video gives a glimpse of our vision, blending Scottish whisky heritage with Alpine inspiration.”
The distillery in the Spango Valley outside Inverkip is scheduled to open later this year.
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