We list 34 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of Highland. Of these, 24 are open breweries, 10 are closed breweries and 0 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).
Applecross Brewing Company Ltd (Kishorn, Ross and Cromarty 2018-Still Brewing) | Isle of Skye Brewing Co (Leann an Eilein) Ltd Photo (Uig, Ross and Cromarty 1995-Still Brewing) |
Ardgour Ales Ltd Tap Room (Ardgour, Argyll and Bute 2020-Still Brewing) | John O'Groats Brewery Ltd Tap Room (John O'Groats, Caithness 2015-Still Brewing) |
Black Isle Brewing Co Ltd Photo (Munlochy, Ross and Cromarty 1998-Still Brewing) | Knoydart Brewery Limited (Knoydart, Ross and Cromarty 2019-Still Brewing) |
The Cairngorm Brewery Co Ltd Photo (Aviemore, Inverness 2001-Still Brewing) | The Loch Ewe Brewing Company Ltd (Poolewe, Ross and Cromarty 2022-Still Brewing) |
Cromarty Brewing Company Ltd (Davidston, Ross and Cromarty 2011-Still Brewing) | Nessie Brew Small Format (Fort Augustus, Inverness 2017-Still Brewing) |
Cuillin Brewery Ltd Brewpub Photo (Sligachan, Ross and Cromarty 2004-Still Brewing) | The Plockton Brewery Photo (Plockton, Ross and Cromarty 2007-Still Brewing) |
Dog Falls Brewing Co Ltd (Inverness, Inverness 2019-Still Brewing) | River Leven Ales (Kinlochleven, Inverness 2011-Still Brewing) |
Dun Brewing Tap Room (Glenelg, Ross and Cromarty 2018-Still Brewing) | Strathcarron Brewery (Strathcarron, Ross and Cromarty 2016-Still Brewing) |
Ewebrew Alternative Name (Poolewe, Ross and Cromarty 2022-Still Brewing) | Two Thirsty Men Ltd (Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness 2016-Still Brewing) |
Glen Spean Brewing Co (Spean Bridge, Inverness 2017-Still Brewing) | Uile-bheist Brewery Brewpub No Cask Ale (Inverness, Inverness 2023-Still Brewing) |
The Hanging Tree Brewery Brewpub (Drumnadrochit, Inverness 2017-Still Brewing) | Wild Barn Beer (Caol, Argyll and Bute 2019-Still Brewing) |
The Isle of Eigg Brewery Limited (Isle of Eigg, Inverness 2022-Still Brewing) | Wooha Brewing (Kinloss, Nairn 2015-Still Brewing) |
Alice Brewery Closed
(Inverness, Inverness 1983-1988)
An Teallach Ale Company Ltd Closed Photo
(Dundonnell, Ross and Cromarty 2003-2019)
The Aviemore Brewery Co Ltd Closed Photo
(Aviemore, Inverness 1997-2001)
Ben Nevis Brewery Dead Brand
(Caol, Argyll and Bute 2019-Still Brewing)
Far North Brewery Closed
(Reay, Sutherland 1998-2009)
Glenfinnan Brewery Co Ltd Closed Photo
(Glenfinnan, Inverness 2006-2016)
Iris Rose Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo
(Kingussie, Inverness 1997-2001)
Laig Bay Brew Co Closed
(Isle of Eigg, Ross and Cromarty 2015-2020)
Newtonmore & Kingussie Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo
(Kingussie, Inverness 2001-2003)
The Old Inn Brewhouse Closed Brewpub
(Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty 2010-2022)
Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, brewers whose status is uncertain and probably not brewing, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters. Contract, cuckoo and gypsy brewers, who are free to move premisses, and not allocated to a county.
Last Updated : 7th June 2023