- The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (Heriot-Watt University) is a unique teaching and research facility. The centre is based on a partnership between industry and academics, and makes up part of the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences.
- SEFARI – Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions - a consortium of six globally renowned research institutes, which includes Edinburgh’s Moredun Research Institute, Royal Botanic Garden and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).
- The Scotch Whisky Association is a trade organisation that represents the Scotch whisky industry.
- Scotch Whisky Research Institute emit aims to ensure sustainability of the industry and its supply chain. It seeks to improve process efficiency and help protect the category.
