Highland Spring, a Blackford, Perthshire-based manufacturer of bottled water, has acquired the Speyside Glenlivet Water Company, which went into administration earlier this month. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

Highland Spring, a Blackford, Perthshire-based manufacturer of bottled water, has acquired the Speyside Glenlivet Water Company, which went into administration earlier this month. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

Speyside Glenlivet natural mineral water will continue to be bottled at source on the Crown Estate of Glenlivet, near Ballindalloch in Moray. The company employs 13 staff and supplies restaurants and hotels.

Les Montgomery, chief executive of Highland Spring, commented: “We are delighted to acquire another premium Scottish brand which complements our portfolio perfectly. There is strong demand for top-quality glass brands of bottled water and we are committed to building the brand and growing the business through the investment, distribution and marketing opportunities that we bring to this business.”