Scotch whisky producer Douglas Laing & Co has announced that its new distillery in Glasgow will be named the ‘Clutha Distillery’ and is expected to open next year.

The company has submitted planning for the £10.7m project that will see the creation of the distillery, as well as a bottling complex.

The facility will also feature a corporate head office, visitor centre, whisky archive and bar / bistro.

Douglas Laing & Co CEO Chris Leggat said: “Douglas Laing has a long and proud association with Glasgow and the Clyde with the city at the heart of the company.

“Not only will it bring whisky distilling back to the south side of the city, it will create welcome jobs, generate significant additional high-value exports.”

“It was important to us that the new distillery was located on the banks of the Clyde as it brings us back to where the company has its heart. After careful consideration, the name was selected to reflect our proud heritage and the importance of the location.”

The company noted that the first whisky produced at this facility will also be named as ‘Clutha’.

Clutha will be single malt whisky matured in ex-sherry casks and crafted without colouring or chill-filtration.

Douglas Laing Whisky director Cara Laing said: “We have long held this ambition for Douglas Laing to operate its own distillery and bottling operation in Glasgow.

“Not only will it bring whisky distilling back to the south side of the city, it will create welcome jobs, generate significant additional high-value exports.”

The Clutha Distillery will see the creation of 41 new jobs at the manufacturing site.

Additionally, the distillery will allow the company to further explore existing markets, including North America, Europe and Asia Pacific markets, particularly in China, as well as the domestic UK market.