Ardbeg House
Isle of Islay, Scotland, United KingdomLighting the spirit of Islay
Nestled beside the world-famous Ardbeg Distillery, Ardbeg House is a new boutique hotel that brings together Scotland’s whisky heritage and luxury hospitality. Designed to offer an exceptional guest experience, every space blends tradition, warmth, and modern comfort.
Lighting Control Solution
Helvar was proud to play a part in bringing Ardbeg House to life, delivering a flexible and intuitive lighting control solution to complement the building’s character and craftsmanship.
Helvar supplied:
• 910 Application Controllers
• 458-UNI8 Universal Dimmers
• ST7 Scene Touch Panel
• 16x Custom Button Panels
Together, these solutions provide smooth, atmospheric control across key areas:
• Level 0: Main reception, private dining, restaurant, the Islay Bar, and selected external lighting
• Levels 1 and 2: Main corridors
“With a mix of DALI, mains dimmable, and fixed lighting throughout the building, our Helvar Imagine solution provided a simple, unified control solution. It offers the flexibility to create truly unique scenes, enhancing the atmosphere and guest experience while keeping installation straightforward.” — Sean Bunton, Sales Specification Manager – Scotland, Helvar.
Results That Matter
The lighting design adapts seamlessly from day to night, creating the right ambiance for every moment, from relaxed dining and private tastings to the rich storytelling traditions that define the Ardbeg experience.
The Helvar solution delivers:
✔ Atmospheric control: Lighting scenes enhance the mood and elevate the guest experience.
✔ Intuitive operation: Scene panels allow effortless control for staff and guests.
✔ Consistency and flexibility: A centralised system that complements both hospitality and heritage.
✔ Future-ready performance: The DALI infrastructure ensures scalability for future enhancements.
By combining precision, adaptability, and a sense of place, Helvar lighting controls help Ardbeg House capture the true spirit of Islay, one dram, and one perfect atmosphere, at a time.
Images courtesy of The Glenmorangie Company
Key Facts
Completed: August 2025
Lighting Designer: Victoria Jerram
Contractor: 1314 Electrical
Designers: Russell Sage Studio
Isle of Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom
