April 29th 1922 £60,000 Damage at Highland Distillery
The Strathern Herald's edition from Saturday, 29th April 1922 presents a concise account of the catastrophic fire that engulfed Millburn distillery on Wednesday, 26th. A wayward spark igniting within the grist mill is thought to have been the catalyst for the devastating explosion and ensuing inferno, which inflicted approximately £60,000 in destruction upon the distillery. This figure differs notably from the Nairnshire Telegraph's assessment , which had estimated the losses at £40,000. Translated into today's currency, this represents just beyond £4.4 million - a substantial financial blow for any distillery. Yet fortune smiled upon the operation, as the warehouses miraculously escaped the flames, preserving their inventory valued at £70,000, equivalent to just over £5.1 million in modern terms. As our investigation progresses, we would anticipate discovering additional detailed accounts and archival records that will shed light on this event, with Charles C. Doig employe...
