It would be hard to find a distillery set in more scenic and unspoilt surroundings than Balblair. One of Scotland's oldest working distilleries, it is strikingly situated by the beautiful Dornoch Firth on the sweep of the Cambuscurrie Bay. Founded in 1790, within sight of the ancient Clach Biorach symbol stone. The original source of its water is still used to this day. The delightful and winding Ault Dearg burn flows fresh and clear from the surrounding hills. John Ross, the founder, ran Balblair as a thriving business and in 1824 he was joined by his son, Andrew. The distillery stayed in the Ross family until 1894 when the tenancy was taken over by Alexander Cowan.