Mansell Secures Major Contract for Macallan Distillery Complex

Leading construction firm, Mansell, has been awarded a major contract to construct two new purpose-built warehouses at the world-renowned Macallan Distillery, near Craigellachie, in Moray.

The project will involve the construction of two 6,000m2 warehouses – including all associated services, drainage infrastructure, sprinkler installation, groundwork and landscaping – at the Overton Warehouse Complex, which sits adjacent to the existing distillery building. 

The contract is worth around £9 million, and with work having already begun on the excavation of 2.3 million tons of material, the project is expected to be completed by November of this year.  

The two buildings will form part of an overall new warehouse complex, which will be developed over the next few years.  

The Macallan is revered by whisky connoisseurs and collectors around the world for its outstanding quality and distinctive character, and has been enjoying a massive increase in demand over the last few years, particularly from the markets in the Asia Pacific region.   The new warehousing complex is to be developed as a direct result of this growth and of the forecasts for continuing growth in future years.  

Iain Lumsden, general manager of Mansell’s Elgin office, said: “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to work with Macallan Distillery on this exciting development. This is a major contract for our Elgin office and we look forward to drawing on our experience to deliver two outstanding buildings on time and within budget.”