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About
Situated just two miles from St. Andrews in Fife, Kinkell Byre is a charming converted barn wedding venue available for private hire. Dating back to the 1700s, this historic property offers ample event spaces for your special day. Scenic coastal views, romantic lighting and rustic, cosy atmosphere .. what more could you want!
Facilities and Capacity
Kinkell Byre offers several area of the Byre to host various aspects of your wedding celebration. Up to 200 guests can be comfortably accommodated within the ceremony room and you can have more for dinner if needed, allowing you to host lots of your friends and family at your occasion.
There is a delightful entranceway that provides the perfect spot to greet guests and serve welcome drinks. Your ceremony can be held under a starlight canopy composed of twinkling fairy lights in the ceremony room. Afterwards, guests can transition to the Long Shed for a relaxed drinks reception. This space features beautiful stone walls, you can add some comfortable furnishings and there is a built-in in house bar.
Your wedding breakfast and evening reception can be hosted in the Main Dining Room, which provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for parties. This rustic barn is a blank canvas that can be easily transformed to suit various styles, needs and your wedding visions.
The ample outdoor space can also be utilised for an open-air drinks reception and serves as an idyllic setting for wonderful wedding photos.
Services Offered
The friendly and knowledgeable events team at Kinkell Byre have over 20 years of experience in hosting special occasions here. They offer a wide variety of services and amenities to facilitate a stress-free planning experience. The hire of this venue includes exclusive use for your event, no corkage fee for 2 drinks at drinks reception, 1/2 bottle wine for dinner and a toast glass. There is an inhouse bar that comes fully stocked and staffed and an extensive wine list to order fizz and wine for your day on a sale or return basis.
You have the ability to choose your own suppliers for your big day. Furniture hire can be hired from Kinkell and a complete wedding package can be designed to suit your specifications.
Avallibility
We have some availibility for Saturday summer weddings in 2026 - give us an email on info@kinkell.com or send us an enquiry on Hitched and we'll tell you about dates and deals running at the moment!
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
Evening entertainment:
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
Reviews for Kinkell Byre
Jenna Sent on 27/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The best day ever
We had the most incredible wedding day, all thanks to this beautiful venue and its amazing team. We received so many compliments on our wedding venue, especially with the lighting canopy of the ceremony room. Claire and Sophie were so helpful in the whole planning process, happy to answer any questions and so much help on the set up day & wedding day. Nothing was too much hassle! Kinkell was the first venue we viewed during wedding planning and we just knew it was the one straight away!
Erin Sent on 02/03/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating
Our dream day
The venue speaks for itself in every way and every member of staff was just as great as the next. Every question was answered within 24hrs no matter how daft. Our dream became a reality here.
Aisling Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Unbelievable.
Kinkell Byre is a venue like no other.
The staff are the most accommodating people I have ever met. They went above and beyond of us from the moment we emailed about a viewing. I can't believe I got the day I did cause it felt like something out a of movie. Massive shout out to Claire who couldn't of been more helpful.
I was told by so many guests " This is the most beautiful wedding venue they have ever seen".
The staff are the most accommodating people I have ever met. They went above and beyond of us from the moment we emailed about a viewing. I can't believe I got the day I did cause it felt like something out a of movie. Massive shout out to Claire who couldn't of been more helpful.
I was told by so many guests " This is the most beautiful wedding venue they have ever seen".
Anna Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding August 2024
Amazing venue, wonderful helpful staff, lovely warm and cosy feel with fairy lights and can decorate as you like! We loved the rustic feel which matched our dried flowers perfectly. Lovely views of the sea outside and orchard garden out back. Plenty of space and guests loved it too!
Lucy Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful, spacious, rustic and the styling possibilities are endless
We had a fantastic experience booking, planning and eventually celebrating our wedding at Kinkell Byre. The staff were all amazing, with special thanks to Sophie, Stevie and Brian. The venue itself is beautiful, spacious, rustic and the styling possibilities are endless- ensuring that our wedding day was perfectly 'us'. Perfect location and beautiful views. We have also previously stayed in the cabins too which was the ideal cosy coastal getaway. We will come back for many years to come to what has become a very special place for us. Thank you again to the team
Emma Sent on 15/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Very attentive from start to finish!
Kinkell is a beautiful blank canvas that you can either leave in its natural beauty or make your own for the day. We had looked at quite a few different venues before we went to see Kinkell as we both initially had a different vision for the venue which meant we wanted to look at both and decide what would be best for us collectively. We looked at Castles and other barn venues but there was a lot of restrictions on suppliers and for some venues hidden costs.
Kinkell is a “what you see is what you get” venue with the freedom and support to make your day exactly how you want it. Some examples that may seem small but played a huge role in our decision was the fact we could allow our guests a choice of different food options on the day, that we could use any supplier to decorate the venue to bring our vison to life. The venue is so beautiful inside that if it was raining, we could still have amazing pictures inside. Until we looked and spoke to venues, we had no clue that some would have so many restrictions on certain areas. With that said this means more work looking for and organising suppliers but we honestly think that additional workload was worth it.
These were some of the many things that Kinkell would let us have our day reflecting on us, rather than a generic wedding day. The team at Kinkell were also very attentive, supportive and were always on hand to help. Even the day before and on our day, we had someone there keeping us calm and everyone right. They even took photos and videos for us to look at the next day which was honestly such a lovely surprise and addition to have! You can tell the team are invested and genuinely care, not once were we made to feel like an inconvenience, and they kept in touch before the wedding. Nothing was too much hassle and they kept suppliers right who arrived on the day as to how we wanted things set up.
Kinkell is a “what you see is what you get” venue with the freedom and support to make your day exactly how you want it. Some examples that may seem small but played a huge role in our decision was the fact we could allow our guests a choice of different food options on the day, that we could use any supplier to decorate the venue to bring our vison to life. The venue is so beautiful inside that if it was raining, we could still have amazing pictures inside. Until we looked and spoke to venues, we had no clue that some would have so many restrictions on certain areas. With that said this means more work looking for and organising suppliers but we honestly think that additional workload was worth it.
These were some of the many things that Kinkell would let us have our day reflecting on us, rather than a generic wedding day. The team at Kinkell were also very attentive, supportive and were always on hand to help. Even the day before and on our day, we had someone there keeping us calm and everyone right. They even took photos and videos for us to look at the next day which was honestly such a lovely surprise and addition to have! You can tell the team are invested and genuinely care, not once were we made to feel like an inconvenience, and they kept in touch before the wedding. Nothing was too much hassle and they kept suppliers right who arrived on the day as to how we wanted things set up.
Hannah Sent on 23/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant Day at a Brilliant Venue
Kinkell was honestly our dream venue. A fantastic venue in an amazing location, backed up by the most helpful staff you could ever ask for.
If you are looking for a beautiful rustic venue you can really put your own spin on, there is no where better.
If you are looking for a beautiful rustic venue you can really put your own spin on, there is no where better.
Jordan Sent on 15/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The most amazing venue/team!
Kinkell was the dream wedding venue! We worked with Sophie and Claire to have the best weekend with all of our guests! All of the guests said how beautiful our venue was! Could not recommend Kinkell enough!
Elaine Sent on 17/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The team were a huge part of a special day!!
We can't recommend Kinkell Byre and the team there highly enough. From the moment we went for the show around to the weeks following our wedding they were nothing but kind and helpful. The venue itself is stunning and the addition of the cabins make it perfect for wedding guests. You have pretty much free reign to decorate there but you don't need to do much to bring the barn to life, the twinkly lights and exposed brick and beams look incredible just as they are. But you can see all that from the pictures. The hidden treasure at Kinkell Byre is the team - they were amazing. All of them!! They dealt with my (probably 100s of) emails asking questions and checking things in the weeks up to the wedding so quickly and always helpfully. Nothing was too much trouble and they really helped make our day go smoothly without us even knowing they were there. As someone who chose not to spend on a wedding planner, having them there to help us along the way was invaluable.
Matt Sent on 17/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue for a perfect day!
The team at Kinkell Byre were absolutely fantastic at every step of our wedding planning process - from our earliest enquiries to the day itself. As we live in London, we weren't able to visit much in the run up to the wedding (in fact just twice - once for Liane to see the venue herself, and once for the rehearsal), however the team made sure that we had all the information we needed to plan and liaise with suppliers, and the whole process ran incredibly smoothly. The beauty of a venue like Kinkell where you have pretty much a blank canvas was a real highlight for us, as it meant we could make our day really unique and incorporate lots of personal elements and touches to our ceremony and the space itself. The wedding day was unseasonably warm for early September, but the team were cool as cucumbers and really outdid themselves. They helped to coordinate all the suppliers and keep us on time with almost no input from us, meaning we could enjoy ourselves to the fullest, safe in the knowledge that everybody was being well looked after. We really can't thank Sophie, Clare, Julia and team enough for being such a big part of this special day - it was better than we could have ever hoped or imagined!
PS: Hopefully we'll pop back for a visit soon, and say hello to Coco, Ginger and their new friends!
PS: Hopefully we'll pop back for a visit soon, and say hello to Coco, Ginger and their new friends!
Rebecca Sent on 17/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Our dream wedding day!
We had our wedding at Kinkell Byre in August 2023, and it was the best decision we made. As soon as we viewed the venue, we knew we had to host our wedding here. Sandy and his team are amazing, and they were so patient and understanding during the Covid period where we had to postpone. Our guests were blown away, and it was the perfect blank canvas for us to bring our vision for our wedding to life. It was important that we had a space where we could reflect both our Scottish and Indian cultures (as well as cater for a large number of guests!) and Kinkell Byre surpassed all of our expectations. A particular thank you to Claire and Sophie who both made sure that our day was the most special day of our lives. They took the stress out of everything, were so responsive to all of our emails and questions, and also made us feel like no task was too big. Kinkell has a personal family feel with a team who are able to achieve exceptional professional standards. Stevie also did a brilliant job of the lighting and the compèring on the day. Stevie has exacting standards too and his attention to detail is impeccable - we couldn’t be happier with the lighting, and also how he ran the day so smoothly. The team at Kinkell genuinely care, and it comes across in everything that they do. Thank you to everyone at Kinkell Byre for making our wedding day the best day of our lives. The Chauhans.
Kirstie Sent on 16/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The dreamiest wedding venue!
Kinkell Byre was the absolute perfect wedding venue! We knew we wanted a barn setting and Kinkell was the first one we saw. As soon as we walked in we got all the feels and knew it was the place for us! The team at Kinkell were fantastic and helped us so much in the planning process! They replied to every email so quickly and had some great advice. Kinkell is a complete blank canvas and we loved that you could have whichever supplies you liked (as well as being given lots of great recommendations). The venue has the most beautiful backdrop and grounds for photos and to explore throughout the day. The ceremony room won our hearts though! It was stunning and the lights in there were so beautiful! The whole planing process was very smooth and we had contact from Kinkell before the wedding to check in and see if they could help with anything . The day before our wedding we had a set up day and the team were on hand all day to help us with anything! Then our entire wedding day ran so smoothly & we couldn’t have dreamed of anything more perfect! Kinkell and the team ensured we had the most special day - thank you thank you! We couldn’t recommend them more :)
Kathryn Sent on 18/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Most magical wedding at a perfect venue
I cannot say enough good things about Kinkell Byre as a wedding venue.
We had only hit the drive way for our first viewing and we instantly felt like we could see ourselves using this venue.
The flexibility and creativity the venue gives you is amazing, and they will help you every step of the way. They took so much stress off my shoulders.
You can really make the venue your own and on the day it will feel so special and intimate.
I wish I could do it all over again!!
We had only hit the drive way for our first viewing and we instantly felt like we could see ourselves using this venue.
The flexibility and creativity the venue gives you is amazing, and they will help you every step of the way. They took so much stress off my shoulders.
You can really make the venue your own and on the day it will feel so special and intimate.
I wish I could do it all over again!!
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Kinkell Byre, Kinkell Farm, St Andrews, Fife Ky16 8pn St Andrews (Fife & Angus)