At Lindores, we believe that a business should try and do more than just offer exceptional services— it should also give back to the community that supports it. From sourcing local products to collaborating with schools, supporting charities and providing a welcoming destination for community events, we are deeply committed to making a positive impact on our wonderful region and beyond.

Supporting Our Local Producers

One of the cornerstones of our community commitment is our strong relationship with local producers and suppliers. We work closely with nearby fellow farmers, distilleries, chefs and artisans to ensure that the experiences we offer are created using products sourced as locally as possible. By doing so, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also support the livelihoods of individuals and families in our area.

Here are some of our partners and what services they bring to the farm:

Lindores Abbey Distillery – A collaboration since 2017 – for events, drinks packages for guests, we supply our barley for their whisky production and also we take their waste product ‘draff’ to feed to our stock. You’ll often find one of the team in The Hide or The Barley House.

Luvians Bottle Shop – A 40 year old family run business specialising in cocktail making workshops, wine pairing and hosting events for our guests

Ardross Farm Shop – Hand deliver a ‘Food from Fife Hamper’ for our holiday house guests, ingredients include their homegrown meat, eggs, cheese, homemade bread, local chutney/jam and sweet treats.

Osteria by Simmer Kitchen – Chef Al regularly chef’s at The Hide and The Barley House, creating bespoke menus that showcase the region and beyond.

Kitchen Toque – Chef Andrew has grown in tandem with our family business. His talented chef’s host in The Hide and The Barley House, creating bespoke menus curated to guests dietary requirements. Since 2020 the team have prepared Supper Boxes for guests to eat – stress free holidays – yum!

Over Rankeilour Walled Garden – This community garden creates beautiful bouquets for our welcome packs in our four luxury lodges. A not for profit organisation we’re proud to support for seasonal, fresh flowers. The flowers are grown by volunteers seeking refuge and support in the walled garden.

Buddy’s Kombucha – Enjoyed by guests in our event spaces The Hide and The Barley House. A delicious gut healthy drink made just two miles from the farm in Newburgh.

Enliven by Alice Thomson – Alice hosts wellness days at the farm and supports woman in business with workshops and Fresh Friday meet ups. She’s collaborating with us to run her business in our spaces – again we’re delighted to provide a platform to support her new business.

Willowgate Activity Centre – One of our activity partners, Willowgate host archery, Highland Games, laser clays and much more on-site. In doing, so we support their charity Tay & Earn Charity Trust’s – we have aligned objectives of inclusivity, education, preservation and culture.

East Neuk Kilnhouse – Suppliers for our Taste of Lindores menu, enjoyed by guests at The Hide and The Barley House. Their delicious smoked salmon is award winning and a firm favourite for our guests.

Argle Bargle Apple Juice & Aipple Cider – Local drinks suppliers in our Lindores Abbey Distillery Drinks package – guests enjoy these drinks in The Hide and The Barley House. Produced in Newburgh, just two miles from the farm – these delicious beverages showcase the apples that have grown in our local town for hundreds of years, dating back to when the monks resided in Lindores Abbey from 1911.

The Wee Bakery – This little bakery in Newburgh create the most delicious Irn Bru muffins for our guests welcome packs. They’re also the makers of custom birthday cakes requested by our guests for celebrations.

A Venue for Community Connection

Our diversified farm is more than just a place to stay – it’s a platform for bringing people together. We love events that encourage people to connect – anything from workshops, hosting family gatherings and welcoming community meetings. People are important and by providing a welcoming space, we help foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Educational Support Through RHET

We are passionate about education and believe in the importance of teaching young people about agriculture and the environment. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) to bring school children to Lindores. Through this collaboration, we offer children hands-on learning experiences about farming, sustainability and the importance of local food production. Our most recent RHET Fife day was 19th March 2025 where we welcomed 88 Primary 6’s from the local schools.

By welcoming school children to Lindores – they stimulate experience 7 topics: woodlands, cereals, machinery, diversification, butter making, quality meat scotland cooking demo, sheep & wool production plus vegetable production and benefits. The day aims to instil a deeper understanding of where food comes from and how the children can make more sustainable choices in their daily lives, consider careers in the countryside and learn outside.

Fundraising for Scottish Air Ambulance

On the farm we have Equestrian Training Facilities that sometimes require the assistance of this wonderful charity the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. We’re proud to support the them through direct debits and fundraising. There is a helicopter base in Perth featuring a crew of paramedics, pilots and helicopters. They receive no government funding and rely on donations alone. They’re an incredible charity that continues to provide critical care when it’s needed the most.

Lindores Equestrian

Lindores Equestrian is a central hub for the equestrian community – fostering a strong connection with riders from across all of Scotland. With multiple well maintained facilities, it not only provides a safe and supportive venue for training but also plays a crucial role in nurturing and developing equestrian talent at all levels. Our dedication to the sport goes beyond just training, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment that encourages growth, camaraderie and skill-building. We try our best to create safe spaces for instructors, charities and hosts to operate. We take unbelievable pleasure collaborating with charities and small business owners. We believe this is helping to elevate the sport and support the vibrant community – ensuring a brighter future for charities, businesses, riders and horses alike.