Kingsbarns Journal

With the summer months fast approaching, our colony of bees have been able to get out and explore their new home in this warmer weather. Our friendly pollinators have been getting familiar with the bright and colourful surroundings of our little corner of Fife. The Lowland climate is currently allowing all of the bees to get out and explore, for which they need high ambient temperatures. In addition, the wonderful botanicals that are growing in our new and improved Darnley's Gin Garden are being treated to onsite pollination and upkeep! These images show Mandy (@mandythebeekeeper) and her fellow bee keeper...

Kingsbarns is in the cultural hub of Fife - surrounded by villages and towns that hold some of the most interesting stories and history at their core. With activities ranging from a secret nuclear bunker to a 10th century cathedral, there is plenty to do in the area. Cambo Estate We are located on land leased from the Cambo Estate, the entrance to which is just north of the turning for the distillery. The estate is home to wonderful woodland walk and down the burn all the way to the coast. There is a visitor centre, cafe and many buildings...

The Lowland region, as defined by the Scottish Whisky Regulations 2009, runs from just north of Dundee in the east, to just north of Glasgow in the west. It, along with the Highland region, is one of the oldest recognised whisky regions in Scotland and is second largest in land size. By volume, however, Lowland produces the most scotch whisky with the largest grain distilleries in Scotland operating within its boundary and a deep history in blended malts. Single malt scotch whisky, however, is returning to the region through the revival of old distilleries and completely new projects like here...

What could be more Scottish than sharing whisky and locally sourced food with friends, family or colleagues? The East Neuk of Fife is well known for its abundance of amazing produce including fish, shellfish, fine meat, vegetables and fruit. We take care to include our local bounty in the menus we offer guests who attend events and dinners at the distillery. At Kingsbarns Distillery, we have a number of options for entertaining; all of which include a tour of our informative and fun visitor centre. Already want to book yours? Check out our dedicated page here! We understand that every...