ISG secures multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre contract
Whisky and gin distillery Eden Mill has appointed ISG to deliver its new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews.
ISG will lead the construction and fit out project at the existing industrial building on University of St Andrew’s Eden Campus in Guardbridge.
Once complete, an immersive gin and whisky visitor experience will guide people through the spirit-making process and demonstrate how Eden Mill crafts its award-winning products, while the retail space, a café and premium bar will enhance the experience and allow visitors to enjoy views across the Eden Estuary.
Rennie Donaldson, Chief Operating Officer at Eden Mill, said: “We’re really looking forward to seeing the next stage of this project commence and to have ISG on board to manage this as our construction partner is an exciting new collaboration for us.
“It was key for us to bring on board a company that not only has exemplary credentials and is one of the best in their industry, but also shares Eden Mill’s values and ethos, and we believe ISG are a perfect fit to create what will be an iconic distillery in Scotland.”
This latest appointment builds on ISG’s extensive portfolio of manufacturing projects spanning more than two decades, delivering drinks manufacturing and visitor centres facilities across the country, including on the Scottish mainland and surrounding islands.
ISG’s expertise delivering experiential visitor centre projects encompasses many projects requiring specialist fit out requirements, working alongside creative content writers tasked with developing rich audio-visual displays and exhibitions.
"We measure the success of our projects around the extra value that we create for our customers, teams and local communities, and work hard to maximise opportunities and outcomes that deliver genuine legacy. This purpose-driven approach is instantly recognisable in Eden Mill’s values and vision for the distillery, so we have core alignment in our ambitions to really drive transformational change with this project."
Paul Beaton, Regional Director, ISG
The building – which is located on the banks of the Eden Estuary at the University of St Andrew’s Eden Campus in Guardbridge – has entered a renovation period of up to a year.
Eden Mill Distillery has an ambition to achieve net zero status. Its partnership with ISG will see the selection of bio-based materials and the re-use of components wherever possible, as well as the use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel as a substitute for diesel. On-site infrastructure will also maximise energy efficiencies and reduce carbon emissions through smart metering and ethical procurement practices.
In a collaborative engagement, ISG will also work with Eden Mill to promote the use of a local supply chain throughout the project, with three new jobs already created as part of the contract.
Paul Beaton, Regional Director at ISG, said: “This is the start of an exciting and rewarding partnership and we are really looking forward to continuing with the renovation for Eden Mill and play our role in creating a world-class distillery and visitor centre.
“We measure the success of our projects around the extra value that we create for our customers, teams and local communities, and work hard to maximise opportunities and outcomes that deliver genuine legacy. This purpose-driven approach is instantly recognisable in Eden Mill’s values and vision for the distillery, so we have core alignment in our ambitions to really drive transformational change with this project.”
The new Eden Mill Distillery is set to open in 2024. It will continue to produce its contemporary Scottish gins throughout the project and restart distillation of its premium Single Malt Scotch Whiskies once the project completes.
Established in 2012, Eden Mill was the first to make spirits in the region for over 150 years, resurrecting the distillation process on the banks of the Eden Estuary.
Eden Mill Distillery has an ambition to achieve net zero status. Its partnership with ISG will see the selection of bio-based materials and the re-use of components wherever possible, as well as the use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel as a substitute for diesel. On-site infrastructure will also maximise energy efficiencies and reduce carbon emissions through smart metering and ethical procurement practices.
In a collaborative engagement, ISG will also work with Eden Mill to promote the use of a local supply chain throughout the project, with three new jobs already created as part of the contract.
Paul Beaton, Regional Director at ISG, said: “This is the start of an exciting and rewarding partnership and we are really looking forward to continuing with the renovation for Eden Mill and play our role in creating a world-class distillery and visitor centre.
“We measure the success of our projects around the extra value that we create for our customers, teams and local communities, and work hard to maximise opportunities and outcomes that deliver genuine legacy. This purpose-driven approach is instantly recognisable in Eden Mill’s values and vision for the distillery, so we have core alignment in our ambitions to really drive transformational change with this project.”
The new Eden Mill Distillery is set to open in 2024. It will continue to produce its contemporary Scottish gins throughout the project and restart distillation of its premium Single Malt Scotch Whiskies once the project completes.
Established in 2012, Eden Mill was the first to make spirits in the region for over 150 years, resurrecting the distillation process on the banks of the Eden Estuary.
