A Highland village could be in line for a new whisky distillery as council planners are expected to give it the green light this month.

Midfearn Distillery Company is seeking permission for a distillery, warehouse, bottling, tank farm and energy centre – to produce up to one million litres of alcohol every year using water from the Easter Fearn burn.

The development will take up two hectares of land on the coastal plain midway between Ardgay and Edderton.

The design features a three-storey distillery complete with viewing tower taking in the scenic coast. The distillery will include a reception, shop, private guest bar, dining facilities and conference suite.

The developer also plans to use distillery waste for energy recovery and animal feed via a private treatment plant and soakaway.

The application goes to north planning committee later this month and has won the support of the local community council.

The community council offered their unanimous support for the Ardgay distillery. They say it will boost the area and deliver local jobs.

Highland Council has recommended the application for approval. Councillors will make the final call at north planning committee on September 27.