EDEN Mill has appointed ISG to oversee the ‘extensive’ refurbishment of its multi-million-pound distillery and visitor centre in Fife.
The facility, 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, following the completion of initial works on the building and an exterior renovation at the start of 2023.
ISG’s remit will see the transformation of the building interior and a ‘comprehensive’ fit-out scheme of both the production areas and the visitor centre. The new gin and whisky visitor experience will guide people through the spirit-making process and demonstrate how Eden Mill crafts its award-winning products. The project also includes the creation of a retail space, café, and bar overlooking the Eden Estuary.
The work will look to progress Eden Mill’s ambition to achieve net zero status, with the renovation looking to be as sustainable ‘as practicable’. This includes through the selection of bio-based materials and the re-use of components wherever possible, to using hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel as a substitute for diesel. ISG’s on-site infrastructure will maximise energy efficiencies and reduce carbon emissions through smart metering and ethical procurement practices, Eden Mill added.
The construction specialist will use an advanced ERICA monitoring system – a real-time power management system – to provide data on actual energy usage, which Eden Mill said will enable ISG to deliver a minimum 30% reduction in demand over the lifespan of the project.
Rennie Donaldson, CEO 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.”
In a collaborative engagement, ISG will be working with Eden Mill directly to mobilise a localised supply chain throughout the project. ISG has also created three new job roles to complete the Eden Mill distillery renovation and is encouraging its subcontractors to employ apprentices as part of this project, with the view to also upskill people in the local community.
Paul Beaton, regional director at ISG, added, “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 and will continue to produce its contemporary Scottish gins and restart distillation of its premium Single Malt Scotch Whiskies.
