An historic Edinburgh brewery has announced it is closing its doors due to 'financial difficulties'.
Heineken UK is closing the Caledonian Brewery and is in talks with the 30 members of staff that are still working there.
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The historical brewery has been operating since 1869. It was taken over by Scottish & Newcastle in 2008 before becoming part of Heineken later that year when the Dutch brewer acquired S&N.
Heineken currently has an agreement with Greene King which will see some brands currently produced at Caledonian Brewery moved to the Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar.
Matt Callan, supply chain director of Heineken UK, said: “We’re acutely aware of what the brewery represents in Edinburgh, and its role in the history and heritage of brewing in Scotland – this is something we’re incredibly proud of,” said Callan.
“Our primary focus is the 30 colleagues based there and we’ll now enter into a period of consultation.
“The sad fact is, its Victorian infrastructure means significant inefficiencies and costs, particularly as it is operating below capacity. To modernise the brewery, and to meet our own sustainability commitments, would require considerable ongoing investment, which would make operating the brewery economically unviable.”
