Lagavulin Distillery - LSO Report
Argyll and Bute Council · 22 April 2025
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LSO REPORT LAGAVULIN DISTILLERY, DIAGEO SCOTLAND LIMITED, ON AND OFF SALES, PORT ELLEN, ISLE OF ISLAY, PA42 7DZ LSO an application to update the operating plan to add additional activities to reflect the business offerings and services to be provided going forward. Question 5(f) additional activities Current; The premises is associated with Lagavulin Distillery and may be used in connection with tours and for other educational activities related to the production of whisky and other alcoholic products at any time. The premises will be used for education in and promotion of Diageo products to Diageo employees and other parties and may be used more generally for training purposes including outwith core hours. The premises has retail facilities which sell alcohol and other products including on external areas during festivals. The premises may be used for the taking and dispatch of orders including by electronic commerce. The premises may be used for tastings/samplings of whisky and other alcoholic and food products. The premises may be used for charity events and fundraising activities, dinners, talks and cookery and other demonstrations. Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes where third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products. Light food offerings may be provided within the premises and external areas. The premises may be used for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. Electronic games and interactive facilities may be available on the premises. The premises may be used as a venue for the Islay festivals. Proposed; The premises is associated with Lagavulin distillery and may be used in connection with tours and for other educational activities related to the production of whisky and other alcoholic products at any time.
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The premises will be used for education in and promotion of Diageo products to Diageo Employees and other parties and may be used more generally for training purposes including outwith core hours. The premises has retail facilities which sell alcohol and other products including on external areas during festivals. The premises may be used for the taking and dispatch of orders including by electronic commerce. The premises may be used for tastings/sampling of whisky and other alcoholic and food products. The premises may be used for charity events and fundraising activities, dinners, talks and cookery and other demonstrations. Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes where third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products. Light food offerings may be provided within the premises and external areas. The premises may be used for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. Electronic games and interactive facilities may be available on the premises. Quiz and comedy nights may be held on the premises. The premises may be used for a whole range of office and administrative activities at all times. Both internal and external areas may be used for a range of holistic and wellbeing activities including Yoga and Pilates. The premises may be used for ceilidhs. The premises may be involved as a starting/ finishing point or as a refreshment or support point for running and cycling races and events. The premises may be used as a venue for the Islay Festivals and for community events.