Journal
Tales From The Isle Of Harris
Join us every week for a new chapter of our island story.
The Storytellers
Posted on 18 September, 2020
Once upon a time, before building works and spirit-making in Tarbert had begun, the Isle of Harris Distillery had few tales to tell.
The Virtual Cèilidh
Posted on 11 September, 2020
“Thigibh a chèilidh!” There’s something rather special about these three simple words, which lie at the heart of our Hebridean history...
Making Sense Of Place
Posted on 04 September, 2020
Dave Broom, "An agreeable man with pepper-and-salt beard", seeks out the heart of Harris...
The Harris Cèilidh
Posted on 28 August, 2020
When you hear the word Cèilidh, a few things may spring to mind. Kilted dancers skipping gaily a...
The World Keeps Turning
Posted on 21 August, 2020
Thank you to all our partners and customers, near and far, who have helped the world keep turning during these tough times...
The Glory Of Gorse
Posted on 14 August, 2020
Capturing something of a Harris summer, our new Wild Gorse Tincture is now ready to taste...
Business As Unusual
Posted on 07 August, 2020
140 days on, the Harris Distillery Shop reopens, but times have certainly changed...
Staying Social
Posted on 31 July, 2020
Change is the only constant in life, and 2020 has certainly proved that to be true...
Love In The Time Of Coronavirus
Posted on 24 July, 2020
Last week, we were delighted to see Shona Maclennan and John Sutton make their vows of marriage here in the island.
Changing Tides
Posted on 17 July, 2020
We recently caught up with local skipper Neil Maclean who helps bring some of the finest of creel-caught shellfish to the world...