In our Who Runs Scotland series so far, we have revealed the industries which have the most access to political power in Scotland through lobbying meetings with our ministers, MPs and MSPs.

Our analysis found that three of Scotland's most high-profile and powerful industries - oil and gas, fish farming, and whisky - have repeatedly attempted to exert influence over Scottish politics in this way.

These iconic exports are often assumed to be working hard for Scotland's economy.

But where does their ownership really lie? Which companies are behind some of Scotland's best known exports, which are trying to sway the decision-making of elected officials?

Whisky

Total lobbying of Scottish MSPs since 2021: 243

Ownership outside the UK: France, Thailand, Japan, Bermuda

Just a third of Scotch single malt whisky distilleries are owned in Scotland.

Whisky is considered Scotland's national drink - besides Irn-Bru. The sector is important to Scottish tourism, employs 41,000 Scots, and generated £5.4bn in exports last year alone, according to the Scotch Whisky Association.

But who actually owns our distilleries? According to our analysis, just 52 (34 per cent) of Scotland's 153 single malt whisky distilleries are owned in Scotland. Some 46 are owned by companies in England, 18 are owned in France, while seven belong to Japanese firms.

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Distillery

Ultimate Owner

Ultimate Owner Country

Region

Founded

Dallas Dhu

Aceo Limited

England

Speyside

1899

Ardnamurchan

Adelphi Distillery

Scotland

Highland

2014

Benbecula

Angus A. MacMillan

Scotland

Highland

2024

Glencadam

Angus Dundee Distillers

England

Highland

1825

Tomintoul

Angus Dundee Distillers

England

Speyside

1964

Arbikie

Arbikie Distilling Ltd

Scotland

Highland

2015

Ben Nevis

Asahi Breweries

Japan

Highland

1825

Wolfburn

Aurora Brewing

England

Highland

2013

Royal Brackla

Bacardi Limited

Bermuda

Highland

1812

Craigellachie

Bacardi Limited

Bermuda

Speyside

1891

Aberfeldy

Bacardi Limited

Bermuda

Highland

1896

Aultmore

Bacardi Limited

Bermuda

Speyside

1896

Macduff

Bacardi Limited

Bermuda

Highland

1962

Ballindalloch

Ballindalloch Distillery LLP

Scotland

Speyside

2014

Bowmore

Beam Suntory

Japan

Islay

1779

Glen Garioch

Beam Suntory

Japan

Highland

1797

Laphroaig

Beam Suntory

Japan

Islay

1815

Auchentoshan

Beam Suntory

Japan

Lowland

1823

Ardmore

Beam Suntory

Japan

Highland

1898

Blackness Bay

Blackness Bay Distillery Ltd

Scotland

Lowland

2024

BrewDog

Brewdog

Scotland

Highland

2016

Glendronach

Brown-Forman Corporation

USA

Highland

1826

Glenglassaugh

Brown-Forman Corporation

USA

Highland

1875

BenRiach

Brown-Forman Corporation

USA

Speyside

1897

Lochlea

Burglas Limited

Scotland

Lowland

2018

Burn O'Bennie

Burnobennie Distillery Limited

Scotland

Highland

2021

Glen Grant

Campari Group

Italy

Speyside

1840

Isle of Raasay

Chanrossa Group Ltd

Scotland

Highland

2017

InchDairnie

Copenhagen Fortuna Company A/S

Denmark

Lowland

2015

Crafty

Crafty Scottish Distillers Ltd

Scotland

Lowland

2017

Deeside

Deeside Brewery & Distilling Ltd

Scotland

Highland

2012

Oban

Diageo

England

Highland

1794

Blair Athol

Diageo

England

Highland

1798

Lagavulin

Diageo

England

Islay

1816

Teaninich

Diageo

England

Highland

1817

Brora

Diageo

England

Highland

1819

Linkwood

Diageo

England

Speyside

1821

Mortlach

Diageo

England

Speyside

1823

Cardhu

Diageo

England

Speyside

1824

Port Ellen

Diageo

England

Islay

1825

Benrinnes

Diageo

England

Speyside

1826

Talisker

Diageo

England

Highland

1830

Glenkinchie

Diageo

England

Lowland

1837

Glen Ord

Diageo

England

Highland

1838

Royal Lochnagar

Diageo

England

Highland

1845

Caol Ila

Diageo

England

Islay

1846

Dailuaine

Diageo

England

Speyside

1852

Cragganmore

Diageo

England

Speyside

1869

Inchgower

Diageo

England

Speyside

1871

Glenlossie

Diageo

England

Speyside

1876

Glen Spey

Diageo

England

Speyside

1878

Strathmill

Diageo

England

Speyside

1891

Dufftown

Diageo

England

Speyside

1896

Dalwhinnie

Diageo

England

Highland

1897

Glendullan

Diageo

England

Speyside

1897

Glen Elgin

Diageo

England

Speyside

1898

Knockando

Diageo...