Rewilding Kinkell

By rewilding Kinkell we aim to create a new landscape rich in wildlife and biodiversity in the area to the south-east of St Andrews. We believe rewilding is the best nature-based solution to the twin environmental crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. You can sign up to our newsletter to hear about all of our events here.

We have already planted more than 13,000 trees, created 8 ponds and 2 wader scrapes. We have planted over 1.2km of hedgerows and more than 7 acres of wildflower meadows. We have a herd of highland cows on site, whose job it is to look after and manage the land for us, playing a critical role for restoring biodiversity.

We have more plans in the future to deepen the involvement of the local community by providing space for allotments, so people can grow their own food. We also have plans for an educational eco-hub to inspire the younger generation. Ultimately, by using this holistic approach, we hope to inspire other landowners here to build a rewilding corridor that benefits nature and the local community.

To support these efforts we have set up a new charity, Rewilding Kinkell (charity number SC052988), and have recently launched a crowdfunding campaign. Any donations will go towards looking after our highland cows and the ongoing costs of caring for our trees, ponds and wildflower meadows. Any additional funds will go towards establishing community allotments and an educational eco-hub for local schools and the community to learn about rewilding, native wildlife and biodiversity. Anything you can do to help would be hugely appreciated.

For more information, read our Rewilding Blog.

You can find out a bit more about our plans from an interview with Sandy & Rory here

There will be opportunities to meet our Highland Cows, head over to our Experience Page to find out more