Celebrations in Wooler as whisky stills for the new distillery arrive.Celebrations in Wooler as whisky stills for the new distillery arrive.
Celebrations in Wooler as whisky stills for the new distillery arrive.

15 pictures capture key moment for Wooler whisky distillery

Wooler has welcomed two giant copper stills which will become the heart of the Ad Gefrin Visitor Experience and Distillery when it opens later this year.
By Ian Smith
Published 17th Mar 2022, 14:57 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2022, 16:08 BST

Over 100 school children and local people gathered on the High Street to welcome the arrival of the whisky stills, weighing three tonnes each.

Ad Gefrin opens this autumn with its single malt whisky expected to mature from 2025 onwards.

Take a look at our 15 pictures of the event.

Take a look at our 15 pictures of the event.

Cameras ready as the parade approaches.

9. Crowds

Cameras ready as the parade approaches. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Northumbrian piper Anthony Robb, and his wife Heather.

10. Music

Northumbrian piper Anthony Robb, and his wife Heather. Photo: Jane Coltman

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A proud moment for members of the Ferguson family.

11. Proud

A proud moment for members of the Ferguson family. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Patriotic support from this onlooker.

12. Patriotic

Patriotic support from this onlooker. Photo: Jane Coltman

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