Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters

About Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters

Glen Lyon roast their coffee in the Scottish Highlands. They started their journey back in 2011 at the top of one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland. Armed with a 5kg roaster in a bothy (small hut or cottage) they initially sold their speciality coffee at local farmers markets. Their biggest challenge in the early days was getting the green beans delivered on a single track road. In 2014 the roastery moved to Aberfeldy where they have been ever since. Now roasting on a 12kg Probat the business is thriving and Glen Lyon are showcasing some of the best coffee in Scotland. One of the things that stood out for me with Glen Lyon, especially on their Instagram account, was the amount of greenery. Although their location is, of course, one of the most picturesque places in the UK, they also post many images of their other projects. They are committed to zero waste and making their impact on the planet a positive one. Every year their team plants trees in the Highlands to offset their carbon footprint. All of their speciality coffees are 100% traceable and ethically sourced. They build direct, long term relationships with producers and trading partners throughout the supply chain and pay the coffee farmers they work with significantly above Fairtrade prices. We spoke to the founder of Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters, Fiona about how it all happened.