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Breweries In The Historic County of Argyllshire

We list 11 breweries in the Historic County of Argyllshire. Of these, 4 are open breweries, 3 are closed breweries and 4 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Atlas Brewery A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Kinlochleven, Inverness)

Colonsay Brewing Co Ltd A brewery that is included for completeness despite the majority of beer brewed not fitting the definition of real ale. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Isle Of Colonsay, Argyll and Bute 2007-Still Brewing)

Fyne Ales We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Cairndow, Argyll and Bute 2001-Still Brewing)

Islay Ales Co Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bridgend, Argyll and Bute 2004-Still Brewing)

Isle of Mull Brewing Co Ltd Brewery where brewing is currently suspended. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Ledaig, Argyll and Bute 2005-Brewing Suspended)

Oban Ales Ltd Brewery where brewing is currently suspended.
(Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute 2010-Brewing Suspended)

Oban Bay Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Oban, Argyll and Bute 2009-Still Brewing)

River Leven Ales
(Kinlochleven, Inverness 2011-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Highland & Islands Breweries Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A company that while owning, or having owned, a real ale brewery, may not actually be a real ale brewery in itself.
(Kinlochleven, Inverness)

The Oyster Bar & Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Ellenabeich, Argyll and Bute 2005-2008)

West Highland Brewers Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute 1989-1995)

Last Updated : 15th April 2012

Footnote - Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, breweries where production is currently suspended or it's status is uncertain and probably not brewing, contract brewers, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters.