The University of St Andrews has formed a new partnership with local distillery Eden Mill St Andrews, who have become an Official Partner of the University’s Golf Programme – Saints Golf.
Starting this academic year (2024-2025), the new partnership will see Eden Mill feature on the Saints Golf clothing range worn by all competitive University teams, including the University’s top Performance Golf Scholars.
Due to open in 2025, Eden Mill’s contemporary Scotch whisky and gin distillery is based on the University’s Eden Campus and is set to become a major new St Andrews landmark and Scottish tourist attraction. The site will offer gin and whisky tours as well as a cocktail bar and a private cask ownership programme.
University of St Andrews Director of Golf, Ian Muir, said: “As Director of Golf at the University of St Andrews Performance Golf Programme, I was immediately inspired by Eden Mill’s vibrant energy and bold vision. Our shared history and deep-rooted heritage in St Andrews creates a powerful foundation, but it’s their relentless drive for innovation, quality, and success that truly resonates with the values we champion in our programme.
“There is a natural synergy between us — bnot just in our traditions, but in our ambition to grow, develop, and push the boundaries of excellence. This partnership feels like a perfect alignment of purpose and passion.”
Euan Kinninmonth, Brand Manager at Eden Mill, said: “Eden Mill and The University of St Andrews are kindred spirits – we both hail from this ancient town and we’re building towards a clean, green future on the Eden Campus. Not only are we supporting the University’s Golf Programme, we even featured the iconic red gowns on our latest Art of St Andrews Single Malt Whisky Release, showing students doing the customary pier walk.
“I work with lots of golfers in my role, many purchasing an Eden Mill whisky cask with the view of visiting when they’re in town to play one of the town’s many great courses. We’re looking forward to building upon this affinity with sport once our new distillery opens — and beyond.”
The University of St Andrews Performance Golf Team, one of five competitive teams at St Andrews, was crowned back-to-back British student match play champions in 2022 and 2023 and is comprised of Saints Golf Performance Scholars.
Saints Golf performance scholars represent the University in tournament golf around the world, competing domestically within the BUCS calendar, across Europe as part of the R&A Student Tour Series, and with additional competitive opportunities including invites to high-level tournaments in North and South America.