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ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
Registration Number SC334836 (Scotland)
Filleted Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
BALANCE SHEET
Notes
2025 £
2024 £
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Criteria for the application of FRS102(1A) have not been met for one of the two years presented. Please review the application of FRS102(1A) and perform a framework switch if necessary.
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
3
21,437
46,829
Tangible assets
4
9,572,831
10,035,514
9,594,268
10,082,343
Current assets
Stock
5
7,554,318
6,833,446
Debtors
6
835,093
1,273,069
Cash at bank and in hand
159,389
79,678
8,548,800
8,186,193
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
7
5,868,484
6,099,516
Net current assets
2,680,316
2,086,677
 
 
Total assets less current liabilities
12,274,584
12,169,020
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
8
(5,836,062)
(6,264,538)
Net assets
6,438,522
5,904,482
 
 
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
9
9,175,459
8,151,125
Share premium account
9
1,661,869
-
Profit and loss account
(4,398,806)
(2,246,643)
Shareholders' funds
6,438,522
5,904,482
 
 
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime and in accordance with Section 1A of FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.
In accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006, the statement of comprehensive income has not been delivered.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 28 August 2026.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
BALANCE SHEET
Notes
2025 £
2024 £
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors
_______________________
_______________________
Ronald MacEachran
Jon Moeller
Company registration number: SC334836
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
 
1.1 General information and basis of preparation
Isle of Harris Distillers Limited is a private company limited by shares, registered in Scotland. The address of the registered office and registration number are as below:
Isle of Harris Distillery
Tarbert
Isle of Harris
HS3 3DJ
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as adapted by Section 1A of FRS 102 and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling (£) which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.
 
1.2 Going concern
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis and comply with the financial reporting standards of FRC including FRS102, "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland" as adapted by Section 1A. The current economic conditions present increased risks for all businesses. In response to such conditions, the directors have carefully considered these risks, including an assessment of the uncertainty on future trading projection for a period of at least 12 months from the date of signing the financial statements, and the extent to which they might affect the preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis. Based on this assessment, the directors consider that the Company maintains an appropriate level of liquidity, sufficient to meet the demands of the business. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.
 
1.3 Intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Any intangible assets carried at revalued amounts, are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation, as determined by reference to an active market, less any subsequent accumulated amortisation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination are only recognised separately from goodwill when they arise from contractual or other legal rights, are separable, the expected future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets are amortised on a straight line basis over their useful lives. The useful lives of intangible assets are as follows:
Intangible type
Useful life
Patents
4 years
Software costs
4 years
If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset, the amortisation is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.4 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:
Asset class
Useful life / depreciation rate
Leasehold property
2.5% and 4% straight line
Plant and machinery
6.67% and 10% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
25% straight line
Where factors indicate that the residual values or useful lives of tangible assets may have changed, a review will be carried out of the residual values, depreciation methods and useful lives, and these will be amended if necessary. Changes in depreciation rates arising from this review are accounted for prospectively over the remaining useful lives of the assets.
 
1.5 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing stock to its present location and condition.
 
1.6 Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses.
 
1.7 Loans and borrowings
Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. If an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured at present value.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.8 Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities.
Where the contractual obligations of financial instruments (including share capital) are equivalent to a similar debt instrument, those financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are presented as such in the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in the profit and loss account. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate of return on the outstanding liability.
Where the contractual terms of share capital do not have any terms meeting the definition of a financial liability then this is classed as an equity instrument. Dividends and distributions relating to equity instruments are debited direct to equity.
 
1.9 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the entity has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the entity will be required to transfer economic benefits in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are recognised as a liability in the statement of financial position and the amount of the provision as an expense.
Provisions are initially measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date and subsequently reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate of the amount that would be required to settle the obligation. Any adjustments to the amounts previously recognised are recognised in profit or loss unless the provision was originally recognised as part of the cost of an asset. When a provision is measured at the present value of the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period it arises.
 
1.10 Operating leases
Lease payments are recognised as an expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the lease term, on a straight-line basis
 
1.11 Tax
Taxation for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.
Taxation expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period, and is charged in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.12 Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided on the liability method to take account of timing differences between the treatment for certain items for accounts purposes and the treatment for tax purposes. Tax deferred is accounted for in respect of all material timing differences. Deferred tax assets are only recognised to the extent that they are regarded as recoverable.
 
1.13 Turnover and other income
Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer, the amount of turnover can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
 
1.14 Government grants
Revenue grants are credited to income in the appropriate period to match related expenditure.
Capital grants are amortised in line with the depreciation of the distillery once the construction has been complete.
 
1.15 Foreign currency
Foreign currency transactions are initially recognised by applying to the foreign currency amount the spot exchange rate between the functional currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated using the closing rate
 
1.16 Employee benefits
The company operates a defined contribution benefit plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
 
1.17 Borrowing costs
All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.18 Share-based payment
The company issues equity-settled and cash-settled share-based payments to certain employees (including directors). Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, together with a corresponding increase in equity, based upon the company's estimate of the shares that will eventually vest.
Fair value is measured using the Black Scholes computation method. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management's best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. In addition, an expense is recognised for any increase in the value of the transaction as a result of the modification, as measured at the date of modification.
Where an equity-settled transaction is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of the cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for the transaction is recognised immediately. However, if a new transaction is substituted for the cancelled transaction, and designated as a replacement transaction on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new transactions are treated as if they were a modification of the original transaction, as described in the previous paragraph.
For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability equal to the portion of the goods and services received is recognised at the current fair value determined at each balance sheet date.
 
1.19 Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.
i) Useful economic lives of tangible assets
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets.
ii) Impairment of debtors
The company makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing impairment of trade and other debtors, management considers factors including the current credit rating of the debtor, the ageing profile of debtors and historical experience.
iii) Stocks
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. This includes any provisions for slow moving or obsolete stock. Calculation of such provisions requires judgements to be made on various aspects of stock based on forecasts and historical trading.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Employees
The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was as follows:
1
1
1
1
2025
2024
Employees
36
51
 
3. Intangible fixed assets
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patents £
 
Software costs £
 
Total £
 
Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
At 01 January 2025
-
187,322
187,322
Additions
24,500
-
24,500
At 31 December 2025
24,500
187,322
211,822
Amortisation
At 01 January 2025
-
(140,493)
(140,493)
Amortisation
(3,063)
(46,829)
(49,892)
At 31 December 2025
(3,063)
(187,322)
(190,385)
Net book value
At 01 January 2025
-
46,829
46,829
 
 
 
At 31 December 2025
21,437
-
21,437
 
4. Tangible assets
Balances at year end and movements for the year
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasehold property £
 
Plant and machinery £
 
Fixtures and fittings £
 
Computer equipment £
 
Total £
Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At 01 January 2025
9,244,396
4,384,866
433,778
137,217
14,200,257
Additions
-
199,460
916
-
200,376
At 31 December 2025
9,244,396
4,584,326
434,694
137,217
14,400,633
Depreciation
At 01 January 2025
(1,676,069)
(2,071,219)
(417,455)
-
(4,164,743)
Charge for the year
(282,813)
(373,669)
(6,577)
-
(663,059)
At 31 December 2025
(1,958,882)
(2,444,888)
(424,032)
-
(4,827,802)
Net book value
At 01 January 2025
7,568,327
2,313,647
16,323
137,217
10,035,514
 
 
 
 
 
At 31 December 2025
7,285,514
2,139,438
10,662
137,217
9,572,831
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Stocks
Stocks comprise:
 
 
 
 
2025 £
2024 £
Inventory
6,953,622
5,926,353
Finished goods
600,696
907,093
7,554,318
6,833,446
 
 
 
6. Debtors
Debtors comprise:
 
 
 
 
2025 £
2024 £
Amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors
465,079
882,085
Other debtors
370,014
390,984
835,093
1,273,069
 
 
 
7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year comprise:
 
 
 
 
2025 £
2024 £
Trade creditors
554,814
778,001
Other creditors
408,359
392,329
Bank loans
4,784,327
4,797,208
Social security and other taxes
120,984
131,978
5,868,484
6,099,516
 
 
 
8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year comprise:
 
 
 
 
2025 £
2024 £
Other creditors
1,841,059
1,959,536
Bank loans
3,995,003
4,305,002
5,836,062
6,264,538
 
 
The company's bankers hold a standard security and floating charge over the property assets of the company.
Bank loans include aggregate amounts of £2,663,342 (2024 - £2,976,674) which fall due after five years and which are payable by instalments.
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Called up share capital
Alloted, called up and fully paid
2025 £
 
2024 £
6,966,273 A1 Ordinary shares of £1 each
6,966,273
 
5,966,939
1,500,000 A2 Ordinary shares of £1 each
1,500,000
1,500,000
25,000 A3 Ordinary shares of £1 each
25,000
-
750,000 A4 Ordinary shares of £0.01 each
750
750
853,826 B Ordinary shares of £0.80 each
683,061
683,061
37,500 C Ordinary shares of £0.01 each
375
375
9,175,459
8,151,125
 
 
Each Ordinary A1, A2, A3 and A4 share is entitled to equal voting rights, equal rights to participation in dividends and distributions, equal rights to capital distributions and the shares are not liable to be redeemed.
Each Ordinary B share is entitled to income and capital distributions in specified circumstances and is entitled to one vote in any circumstances and the shares are not liable to be redeemed.
Each Ordinary C share has no right to any income distribution or dividend and is entitled to a capital distribution and one vote in specified circumstances and the shares are not liable to be redeemed.
On 31 October 2025, 999,334 A1 Ordinary shares were issued at £1 for a consideration of £2,748,169.
On 17th December 2025, 25,000 A3 Ordinary shares were issued at £1 for a consideration of £25,000.
Expenses on the issues were £89,966, resulting in an increase in share premium of £1,661,869.
 
10. Share-based payments
 
The estimated fair value of each share option is as follows:
Number
 
Exercise Price
 
Fair value
EMI Option
112,040
 
£1
 
£3.28
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERS LIMITED
(Registration Number SC334836)
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Details of the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of share options during the year are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price in £ 2025
 
Options 2025
 
Weighted average exercise price in £ 2024
 
Options 2024
Outstanding at the beginning of the period
1
 
198,307
 
1
 
216,649
Exercised during the period
(1)
(25,000)
-
-
Lapsed during the period
(1)
(61,267)
(1)
(18,342)
Outstanding at the end of the period
1
112,040
1
198,307
 
 
 
 
The total income recognised during the year in respect of share based payments totalled £55,759 (2024 - expense of £47,600).
The estimated fair values were calculated by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The model inputs were:
2025
2024
Share price at grant date
£3.28
£3.28
Exercise price
£1
£1
Expected volatility
70%
70%
Expected life
10 years
10 years
Risk free interest rate
0.81%
0.81%
Dividend yield
0%
0%
 
11. Operating leases
The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
2025 £
2024 £
Not later than 1 year
62,323
42,144
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
134,994
168,576
Later than 5 years
-
5,268
197,317
215,988
 
 
 
12. Summary audit opinion
The auditor's report dated 02 September 2026 was unqualified.
The senior statutory auditor was Steven Smillie CA, for and on behalf of CT Audit Limited.
Appendix - Additional XBRL Tags and Values
Accounting standards applied
[Current]
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Accounts status, audited or unaudited
[Current]
bus_Audited
Accounts type
[Current]
bus_FilletedAccounts
Applicable legislation
[Current]
bus_SmallCompaniesRegimeForAccounts
Average number of employees during the period
[Current]
36
Average number of employees during the period
[Prior]
51
Balance sheet date
[Current]
31 December 2025
Date of auditor's report
[Current]
2026-09-02
Date of authorisation of financial statements for issue
[Current]
28 August 2026
Description of principal activities
[Current]
The principal activities of the company during the year were the production, distillation, retail and distribution of spirits.
Director signing Directors' Report
[Current]
bus_Director1
Director signing financial statements
[Current]
bus_Director1
End date for period covered by report
[Current]
31 December 2025
Entity current legal or registered name
[Current]
Isle of Harris Distillers Limited
Entity is dormant [true/false]
[Current]
false
Entity trading status
[Current]
[default]
Equity [Multiple Tags or Values]
[Current]
12,877,044
Equity [Multiple Tags or Values]
[Prior]
11,808,964
Legal form of entity
[Current]
bus_PrivateLimitedCompanyLtd
Name of entity auditors
[Current]
CT Audit Limited
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Elsa Jack
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Hugh Grant
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Dirk Saltzherr
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Jon Moeller
Name of entity officer
[Current]
Ronald MacEachran
Name of individual auditor
[Current]
CT Audit Limited
Name of production software
[Current]
Draftworx Cloud
Start date for period covered by report
[Current]
01 January 2025
UK Companies House registered number
[Current]
SC334836
Version of production software
[Current]
2026.17.0.0