Fife farm shop, Balgove Larder is expanding its award-winning butchery, reflecting continued growth in demand for high-quality, locally sourced produce.
Balgove Larder is a farm shop, butchery and food destination located on the Strathtyrum Estate by St Andrews. Particularly known for its high quality meat, traditionally butchered by their skilled in-house team, the butchery counter takes centre stage in the shop and also supplies their popular Steak Barn restaurant.
Currently nearing completion, the development totals 100 square metres, more than doubling in size and comprising new butchery space and an upgraded storeroom. This will increase production capacity, improve efficiency in deliveries and stock management, and allow the butchery team more space to process and house more of the estate’s own reared meat.
While output will increase, the focus remains on maintaining craftsmanship, provenance, and product quality. The expansion is designed to support traditional butchery skills while improving workflow and consistency.
The investment will also add around four additional jobs to the existing eight-strong butchery team.
The butcher at Balgove Larder has also been named a finalist in this year’s Countryside Alliance Best Butcher in Scotland award, recognising the skill, consistency, and quality of the team. The winning butchery will be announced in May.
Balgove Larder has seen a consistent increase in demand for its high quality produce. This is in keeping with a recent survey marking Great British Beef Week 2026 (April 23rd - 30th 2026, which revealed that consumers are increasingly prioritising provenance, quality, and trust, with more choosing to buy from local butchers and farm shops.
Founded in 2010, it is known for championing local Scottish produce, including seasonal ingredients and meat from its own farms and award-winning meat prepared by traditionally skilled butchers. The site has grown to include a Farm Shop, Steak Barn, Butchery, Garden Shed, Homestore, Café and the Eat Out takeaway hut, all housed in thoughtfully converted former farm buildings.
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