Glen Albyn

Founded in 1846 by James Sutherland, the provost of Inverness, Glen Albyn was established on the site of an old malt kiln near the Caledonian Canal Basin. The facility underwent significant transformation, serving as a flour mill from 1866 until Gregory restored it for distilling in 1884. In 1920, Mackinlay and Birnie acquired the site, operating it alongside Glen Mhor. The distillery was technologically distinct, featuring D-shaped worm tubs and installing Saladin maltings in 1954. After being acquired by DCL in 1972, the site faced permanent closure in 1983 and was later demolished for retail development.

The history of Glen Albyn is defined by its transition from industrial milling back to whisky production and its eventual disappearance from the Highland landscape. While it functioned primarily to provide stock for blending, its unique production methods, including the flat D-shaped worm tubs, set it apart from contemporary Highland distilleries. The closure in 1983 marked the end of an era for Inverness distilling, as the site was completely cleared to make way for a retail development. Today, no physical structures remain, leaving only the dwindling stocks of mature liquid to represent the distillery's heritage.