Fife wedding venue seeks ‘eco-aware’ newly-weds
A wedding venue located in a converted barn in Fife has launched ten new cabins as it gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Kinkell Byre, which sits on the coast just outside the university town of St Andrews,saidthecabinsare made from natural materialsincludinglocallysourced Scottishlarchandbirchplywood. As well as providing overnight accommodation for wedding guests they will be available for tourists visiting the area who may require an overnight stay, allowing the business to tap intotheboomingstaycation market.
The cabins are situated a short walk away from the main venue and, as part of plans to rewild the farm in which the facility is located, the cabins will eventually be situated in a native wildflower meadow. Taking up to two years to fully establish, the meadow has just been sown. The aim is to attract wildlife such as birds, bees and butterflies to increase the biodiversity of Kinkell Byre.
Thewildflowermeadowis onepartoftheformerfarm's rewilding project.
Thanks to two significant grants received from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, coupled with support received from the Woodland Trust, numerous volunteers and the Northwoods Rewilding Network, the venture has moved closer to achieving its vision of creating a large, connected network of rewilded land andan“educationeco-hub” on the 100-acre site.
Owner Rory Fyfe said: “Kinkell Byre offers the opportunity for eco-conscious couples to have a traditional wedding in a landscape rich in nature, who also may be mindful about the impact their wedding may have on the planet.”