Lauren Mercer Smail joined us a WOOF’er back in October 2014 to find out about life at the brewery and our organic farm. Whilst with us, she shared her artistic talents and created an incredible mural of wild, Scottish animals that now line the brewery walls.

In 2014, a gifted artist and kind volunteer – Lauren Mercer-Smail – joined us from Canada to experience organic life at the brewery and farm. As a WOOF’er, Lauren offered her time in exchange for food, lodgings and a memorable life experience. We welcome so many people from around the world to stay with us and become a part of our Black Isle family. Lauren’s talent for art led to a lasting memory of her talent on our brewery walls – transforming the whitewash in to a lively, musical mash-up!

Bringing some of nature’s most beautiful creatures together, over the months she was here, Lauren created a incredible anthropomorphic line-up of Scottish animals found both in abundance – and rarity – within our country.

You can visit us at the brewery for a tour to see the full musical ensemble, and join us for a free tasting session in our shop.