About Scottish Lavender Oils
Scottish Lavender Oils is run by Rory and Marina Irwin at Tarhill Farm, just off the M90 beside the Burleigh Sands car park on Loch Leven. They planted their first lavender in 2015, distilled their first oil and opened the gates in 2017, and released their first perfumes in 2023. Seven lavender and lavandin varieties grow on the hillside.
The farm opens only while the lavender is in bloom. The 2027 season is planned for late June to 12 August, Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm and weekends 10am to 5pm, with dates and tickets posted ahead of the season. A ticket gives you the whole day in the fields, and guided tours of about 40 minutes start on the hour, covering how lavender grows in Scotland, the varieties and the still. The still runs during harvest in the last days of the season.
There is no café, but you are welcome to bring a picnic to the benches looking over Loch Leven; Kinross cafés are about 10 minutes away. The small farm shop sells lavender and lavandin oils, handmade soap, room spray and seasonal bunches, plus the farm's own perfumes. Private evening picnics in the field for up to 10 guests start at £150. Pets are not allowed, though trained assistance dogs are.
Loch Leven's Larder is about 10 minutes away by car for lunch or supplies.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- Late June to mid-August; harvest in the final days of the season
- Visiting
- Ticketed day visits while the lavender is in bloom (late June to mid-August), including hourly guided tours of the fields and distillery; closed until June 2027.
From the farm shop
- Lavender essential oil
- Lavandin essential oil
- Handmade lavender soap
- Lavender room spray
- Seasonal lavender bunches
- Unisex perfumes
What to do
- Join an hourly guided tour of the fields and distillery, late June to mid-August
- Picnic at the benches overlooking Loch Leven
- Watch the still running during harvest in early August
- Book a private evening in the lavender field for up to 10 people
- Buy lavender oil, soap and the farm's own perfumes in the shop
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open only in bloom: 2027 season planned late June to 12 August; harvest and distilling at the end of the season
- Hours
- 2027 season: Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Accessibility
- Partly accessible working hillside with uneven ground; wheelchair users enter free
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- July weekends sell out, so book a dated ticket early
- If rain is forecast you can move your ticket to another day or get a refund
- For photos come after 4pm; for quiet, Tuesday to Thursday before noon
- Taxis must be booked in advance; none can be hailed near the farm
Pair it with a nearby stop
Loch Leven's Larder · about 10 minutes away
Loch Leven's Larder is a short drive around the loch for food.
Getting there
Questions
When is the Kinross lavender farm open?
Only while the lavender blooms; the 2027 season is planned for late June to 12 August.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed; trained assistance dogs are welcome.
Is there a café?
No, but picnics are welcome at benches with views over Loch Leven.
Do I need to book a tour?
No. Tours run on the hour and are included with your ticket.
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