June 16 2025

A neglected walled garden is to be brought back into use as a distillery following planning approval from Stirling Council.

The decision clears the way for Organic Architects to tuck a new distillery within the grounds of the A-listed Auchenbowie House near Bannockburn.

Bari Reid, director at Organic Architects, commented: “For decades, this area has stood empty and overgrown – but it has immense potential. Our design celebrates the character of the site and the rich history of the estate, while also delivering something new and relevant for today.

"The distillery buildings will sit within the garden walls like elegant Victorian greenhouses. At the heart of the design is a glass house overlooking a water garden, which doubles as a cooling system for the distillation process.”

The small-scale distillery will feature a new organic garden to supply plants for spirits production, with construction expected to begin in 2026.

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