A SCOTTISH island's oldest whisky distillery is facing demolition after its owners submitted a planning application to "expand output" on the site.
Whisky giant Diageo has submitted an application to "redevelop" the Talisker distillery in Skye — which includes construction of a new distillery building.
Talisker at Carbost, founded in 1830, could see existing production facilities demolished and "sustainable technologies" fitted.
The company has said the public will be consulted on the final proposal.
The plans have been submitted to the Highland Council, with details stating: "Proposed redevelopment of the Talisker distillery site to expand the existing output of the distillery with the construction of a new distillery, incorporating sustainable technologies, with associated support facilities at the site.
“Together with all associated infrastructure, including new access, drainage, outfall, road improvement and landscaping works, including the demolition of existing production facilities post-commission of the new facility.”
A Diageo spokesperson said: “As a business we continually review our production footprint in support of our long-term growth ambitions for Scotch and the Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for Talisker Distillery allows us to explore and evaluate potential options.
“A public consultation will form part of the PAN however at this point in time we have no firm plans for investment.
“Details of the public consultation arrangements will be shared in due course where the community will be able to view these proposals and provide feedback.”
