Eden Mill Distillery & Visitor Centre
Contract Value:£5m-£10m
Timescale:48 weeks
Location:Guardbridge, St Andrews
Sector:Hospitality
Industrial
Leisure & Retail
akp were delighted to have been involved in the creation of a new Distillery for Eden Mill, at the University of St Andrew’s Eden Campus located on the banks of the Eden Estuary overlooking the iconic St Andrews skyline.
Built with sustainability in mind, the distillery is now fully operational with electricity from a renewable resource, primarily the University of St Andrews solar farm.
Housed within a former paper mill the distillery occupies three 14m wide bays that retain exposed lattice braced box columns, beams and steel roof trusses.
Furthermore, the partnership between Eden Mill and the University has a strong commitment to sustainable practices. The Eden Campus is recognised for its dedication to zero-carbon and sustainable operations, previously winning the Sustainable Development Award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards.
Eden Mill’s new facility aligns with these values, with plans to secure its electricity from renewable sources, such as the University of St Andrews’ solar farm. The CO2 produced during the fermentation process will also be captured for later use by the University.
Due to our performance on the successful build of Eden Mill’s Distillery, akp were thrilled to have been awarded the contract for the construction of their new visitor centre.
Spread over three floors, the Visitor Centre offers immersive gin and whisky experiences, a retail space to shop, and take in panoramic views from The Lookout – a top floor cocktail bar with views across the water towards the St Andrews skyline. The distillery, powered entirely by renewable energy, even boasts a state-of-the-art golf simulator for guests to use.
There is a bright and contemporary retail space with an expansive offering. Eden Mill’s full range of gins and whiskies are stocked, as well as distillery exclusive bottlings and locally sourced gifts such as prints, chocolates, and reclaimed whisky wood products.
At the top of the distillery, with panoramic views across the Eden Estuary, is ‘The Lookout’ – a 40-seat bar serving an eclectic list of classic and contemporary cocktails. Available for bookings and walk-ins from midday until 10pm all week long, the venue’s extensive drinks list is complemented by cheese and charcuterie boards sourced from a local deli.
As a nod to the brand’s provenance, Eden Mill has honoured the town’s affinity with golf by installing a professional golf simulator. The set up will allow golf fans to play The Old Course, as well as a number of famous Scottish and international courses, with a G&T in hand.
