About us
We are a third generation farming family that love welcoming guests to our home. The Black family are blessed to live in a special landscape area of North Fife in Scotland. Our team are passionate about nurturing the land, rearing happy animals and connecting with other local businesses to manage the farm in a sustainable way, protecting the biodiversity and ensure the long-term health and productivity of the land for future generations.
Operating on a circular farming model, Braeside of Lindores prioritises low-waste production methods. Through partnerships with local artisans and producers, we ensure that every visitor enjoys a unique and authentic experience.
Farm life is never the same day to day. The scenery, animal movements and environment all change with the Scottish seasons and weather. Whether you’re staying and chatting to farmer Richard on site or you’re planning your trip to Scotland – our friendly team will be able to answer questions about walks, horse riding facilities, the rolling fields of barley or our Highland Cows. We are dedicated and passionate about sharing our story.
Our Story
Through the years
2024
Featured in BBC Scotlands Greatest Escape TV programme
Watch the Foodie episode, series two here.
2024
Refitting Original 1800’s Farmhouse for Tours for guests
Creating unique spaces for tours and events. Opening April 2024.
2023
Awarded Best Self Catering Accommodation Experience
We were delighted to be awarded Best Self Catering Accommodation Experience at VisitScotland Regional Thistle Award
2023
New Highland cows
We welcomed a small herd of Highalnd cows to the farm.
2022
New bonded warehouses
We built bonded warehouses to store 10,000 casks of whisky. Further reducing the carbon footprint of the barley and whisky production between our farm and Lindores Abbey Distillery. #circulareconomy
2022
Tree planing
We planted 6000 trees and 2500m of hedgerows
2021
The Hide BBQ Cabin Launches & West Cottage Opens
Delicious lunch experiences now offered to day visitors or guests staying in our four luxury holiday homes in the countryside.
Guests can hire The Hide to bring their own food & drink. Alternatively local delicious bbq lunches can be prepared, provided or served by private Chef & drinks provided by Lindores Abbey Distillery.
2019
Win HorseScotland Awards
Lindores Equestrian Awarded Equestrian Business of the Year at the national HorseScotland Awards. For 30 years our equine facility has been welcoming horses & riders. It spans 85 acres with 36 stables and eventing training facilities that are safe, fun and accessible for riders of all ages who have their own horse.
2017-2018
The Glasshouse & The Arches are Designed , Built & Open!
85% occupancy in first year & 5 star reviews – Resounding success having collaborated with local architects & tradespeople to create VERY special spaces
2017
Red Bull’s Danny MacAskill
Red Bull’s Danny MacAskill – Films ‘A Wee Day Out’ at Lindores for the Hay Bale Trick
Viewed 43million times the famous mountain biker rides a hay bale down Lindores Hill – Great fun! Watch & find out more (blog link to words and footage)
2014
Lindores Lodge Designed & Built
Launching the farm into hospitality & tourism industry while Anna & Richard are expecting their second child Alistair.
1989
Lindores Cross Country Opens
Frances Black (Granny & genealogist) – opens Lindores Cross Country training course. Three generations of families have been visiting ever since.
1944
Our great Grandfather purchased Braeside of Lindores
Then a traditional mixed farm producing crops, cattle, sheep , veg and fruit in small quantities with a team of labourers.
Meet the team
