Ardbeg has bought a hotel near its Islay distillery.
This multi-million pound investment means the brand will, from the end of this month, own the Islay Hotel in the nearby town of Port Ellen.
Located on the shore, with traditional whitewashed walls, it is frequented by many of Islay’s visitors, many of whom arrive on the ferry from Kennacraig on the Kintyre peninsula. It has 13 bedrooms and a popular restaurant and bar.