IN PICTURES: Selkirk’s first legal distillery opens

By Kevin Janiak
Published 20th May 2019, 13:55 BST
The gins went down well at the opening of Selkirk Distillery on Saturday.placeholder image
The gins went down well at the opening of Selkirk Distillery on Saturday.

Selkirk Distillery held its official opening on Saturday, and the owners welcomed all those who had helped them begin their new venture.

The official opening was performed by landlord Sir Michael Strang Steel, and there were plenty of folk there to cheer him on. Read the full story on the opening here.

Sir Michael Strang Steel makes his speech at the opening of Selkirk Distillery, watched by co-owners Jane Gentleman and Allan Walker.placeholder image
Sir Michael Strang Steel makes his speech at the opening of Selkirk Distillery, watched by co-owners Jane Gentleman and Allan Walker.
Rob Duff, John Nichol and Fiona Deacon at the opening of Selkirk Distillery.placeholder image
Rob Duff, John Nichol and Fiona Deacon at the opening of Selkirk Distillery.
Alan Baird, Jake Moore and Jennifer Borthwick at the opening of Selkirk Distillery.placeholder image
Alan Baird, Jake Moore and Jennifer Borthwick at the opening of Selkirk Distillery.
Jane Gentleman pours another gin for eager fans.placeholder image
Jane Gentleman pours another gin for eager fans.
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