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The Herald Scotland
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Billionaire drinks family acquires UK's best-selling whisky
North Lanarkshire-based William Grant & Sons celebrated the double acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company, part of Glasgow-headquartered Edrington. The Famous Grouse is a best-seller. (Image: Colin Mearns) The buyer said: 'This historic moment for WG&S demonstrates the company's commitment to the global Scotch whisky category and confidence in the future of the wider spirits industry.' The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt join WG&S' portfolio alongside Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's Gin and Monkey Shoulder. The firm added: 'The Famous Grouse is Scotland's best-selling whisky and one of the top-selling Scotch whisky brands worldwide, renowned for its quality and heritage, while Naked Malt has garnered a loyal following among whisky enthusiasts and has significant growth potential within the blended malt segment.' Read the full story here Scottish family business brings in majority shareholder Hamish Marshall and Svenja MacMillan, who has joined the long-established business as a director. (Image: James A Marshall/Nevis Capital) A historic Glasgow family business is targeting growth in the UK and elsewhere in Europe on the back of a Scottish investor taking a majority stake.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Billionaire drinks family acquires historic whisky brand
William Grant & Sons has hailed the double acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company, part of Glasgow-based Edrington. The North Lanarkshire-based buyer said: 'This historic moment for WG&S demonstrates the company's commitment to the global Scotch whisky category and confidence in the future of the wider spirits industry.' The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt join WG&S' portfolio alongside Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick's Gin and Monkey Shoulder. The firm added: 'The Famous Grouse is Scotland's best-selling whisky and one of the top-selling Scotch whisky brands worldwide, renowned for its quality and heritage, while Naked Malt has garnered a loyal following among whisky enthusiasts and has significant growth potential within the blended malt segment.' READ MORE: Blockbuster sale of famous Scotch whisky brand gets green light Famous 'much-loved' Scotch whisky brand being sold Søren Hagh, WG&S chief executive, said: 'I am delighted to complete this acquisition and welcome The Famous Grouse into our portfolio. It is a remarkable Scottish brand with rich history and a strong market position in a number of countries. 'Over the coming years, we will build on this strong foundation and work to evolve the brand into a true global icon. We also see a lot of potential in Naked Malt, which will be a great addition to our portfolio. Together, these brands perfectly complement our vision for growth, and we look forward to investing in their future and sharing their stories with whisky lovers around the world.' The firm also said: 'A dedicated team is in place to ensure a smooth transition from The 1887 Company, and continuity for customers and consumers of these much-loved brands.' William Grant & Sons is a sixth-generation distiller founded by William Grant in 1887. The Famous Grouse was founded by Matthew Gloag, who started blending whisky in the 1890s, and was launched officially in 1897 'as a reward to be enjoyed after a day in the Scottish countryside among friends'. The value of the sale was not disclosed. US oil giant Chevron set to close office in Scotland US oil giant Chevron is to close its office in Aberdeen, as it leaves the North Sea after more than 50 years.
Scotsman
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
'Dynamic' former Hearts player completes SPFL transfer as he makes move amid crisis at former club
Former Hearts prospect makes SPFL move ahead of new season amid crisis at former club Hamilton Accies. Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Hearts prospect Euan Henderson has signed for Rhys McCabe's Airdrieonians, keeping him in the SPFL's second tier after departing crisis-stricken Hamilton Accies. The 24-year-old Trinity native spend enjoyed a nine-year spell at Tynecastle, having left the club two summers ago to make the move to John Rankin's Accies to get regular first-team football. Ex-Jambos manager Robbie Neilson handed him minutes in the Europa Conference League group stage against the likes of Fiorentina and Basaksehir during his final season in Edinburgh but in the main he was restricted to late bench appearances. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Henderson enjoyed loan spells with Montrose, Alloa Athletic, and Queen's Park while at Hearts and was hailed the club when he left for helping realise his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Ex-Hearts attacker Henderson makes switch to Airdrie Since leaving to join then-Scottish League One Accies, Henderson has made 80 appearances, managing 13 goals during that time. He leaves Hamilton with the relegated club in crisis following a 15-point deduction by the SPFL last season for various offences, dropping them into League One again. Over the summer, the club have also struggled to confirm a home having left Hamilton's New Douglas Park and they are now yet confirmed for playing out of Broadwood in Cumbernauld. On joining North Lanarkshire-based Airdrie, Henderson said: 'I'm really pleased to be joining Airdrieonians, it's a great opportunity and I'm happy to get it over the line. I can't wait to get started – I'm looking forward to settling in and meeting everyone, and I'll be doing everything I can to help the team climb as high up the table as possible.' 'We've seen over the years that Euan is a good player who's dynamic, quick and offers versatility in the forward areas,' boss McCabe added. 'He's direct and positive, and in our environment that will hopefully bring the best out in him as well as adding to our attacking options.' Airdrie finished ninth last season in the Scottish Championship but managed to avoid the drop via the play-offs after two-legged successes over Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers.
