Wolf Burn

Wolf Burn, Campsie Fells

The Wolf Burn is a small stream, running from a suspect subterranean source behind the Ormlie housing estate in Thurso, Highland Region in the United Kingdom. Its issue is by Burnside, Caithness. The Wolfburn distillery was constructed in 1821 and drew from the stream until it closed in 1872. ^{[1] [2]} The distillery was refounded 350 metres from the previous location in 2013. ^{[2] [3]}

Few historical records exist, although it is thought to have been owned by a William Smith, and is known to have been present on the first Ordnance Survey map of the region in 1872.^{[ citation needed ]} It is thought to have been abandoned by 1877.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "Bid to revive Thurso distillery after 135-year gap". John O'Groat Journal. 27 April 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2025. The distillery would draw its water from the Wolf Burn, as did the original building which was constructed in 1821. It was owned by William Smith and was passed down through subsequent generations of the Smith family in the 19th century.
2. Driscoll, David (17 June 2016). "A Wolf Out For New Blood". K&L Spirits Journal. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
3. "New Wolfburn plant up and running". The Herald . 31 January 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

58°35′33.5″N3°32′47.2″W / 58.592639°N 3.546444°W / 58.592639; -3.546444