- Edinburgh has hosted several previous Institute of Brewing and Distilling Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conferences with the return of an in-person event in May 2023. This conference sees the leading distilling scientists and producers regularly convene in Edinburgh to discuss their latest findings and approaches to key challenges facing a range of distilling industries. This has allowed lasting collaborations to be built between visiting scientists and the talent and facilities local to Edinburgh.
- Edinburgh University’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems is a leading interdisciplinary hub of researchers, teachers and students who are seeking to understand the drivers of Food System and Planetary Health challenges, and drive the development of mutually beneficial solutions.
- A collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and Glenmorangie Distillery has seen notable success in its aim to restore a sustainable native oyster reef in the Dornoch Firth.
- Queen Margaret University’s Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation is at the forefront of research into Scotland’s food and drink industry.
- Scotland Food & Drink, based in Edinburgh, are the industry body for Scotland’s food and drink industry. Further details can be seen on their video
- Celtic Renewables, a spinout from Edinburgh Napier University, uses a by-product from whisky production (draff) to produce low-carbon, high-value, sustainable products.
