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We believe that every guest should experience the warmth of our Scottish hospitality and the beauty of our surroundings to the fullest.
About Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort
Over 25 years in business, generations in the making. Forbes of Kingennie is proudly family-owned, welcoming all to experience the outstanding beauty of the local area, Dundee and, indeed, Scotland beyond.
Steeped in fly-fishing passion, Forbes of Kingennie honours its rich history while continuing to grow as one of the best holiday resorts in Scotland.
Our story
Our history goes back to 1966, when farmer Graham Forbes brought his American bride, Cindy, to Omachie Farmhouse, Kingennie. Their son Mike caught his first fish in the Buddon Burn, and his passion for fishing was born. Mike went on to win the Scottish National Fly Fishing Championships in 1991, and was selected for the Scottish Fly Fishing Team. He became captain of the team in 1993 and winner of the Phoenix Salver for Best International Scottish Rod.
Mike converted an overgrown corner of the farm into a fishery and three self catering lodges, opening in 1995 as Kingennie Fishings with the old boathouse renovated into a fishing shop. The success of this venture encouraged Mike and his wife Gail to continuously invest and extend to create the resort that you see today.
The old boathouse is now our Leannan Boathouse, a romantic hideaway, and Kingennie has grown to be Scotland's Best Independent Resort. Our investment never stops and we love sourcing the best local and homegrown produce. From our own peas, pork and strawberries to Cammie Forbes’s free-range eggs, we use it all in our restaurant to create delicious, seasonal dishes for you to enjoy.
The Forbes family are still very passionate about Kingennie and hope to share this passion with all those who visit Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort.
Sustainability
When surrounded by such beautiful nature, it’s our duty and pleasure to let it thrive. As a family-owned resort, we’re dedicated to preserving nature and wildlife for future generations. This isn’t just about Forbes of Kingennie or our local area, this is honest sustainability for a better planet.
Our sustainable practices include:
- Water-sourced heat pumps in all self-catering accommodation
- Air-sourced heat pumps in the main resort
- Chemical-free cleaning system
- Paper waste shredded and reused on family farm
- Food waste put into an anaerobic digestor
- Electric vehicles on the resort
- Electric vehicle charging points
- We are working with Net Zero Now project to monitor our carbon footprint over 3 years with the aim to reduce our impact
- We are proud to have achieved a Net Zero Now Champion Award 2023
EV charging
Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort has 4 EV charging points, making it easier than ever to power your car while enjoying your stay, fishing trip or dining experience.
Plug & Charge
With plug and charge, simply connect your vehicle to a Project EV charger, and your charging cycle will begin. You do not require any additional software or applications to control your EV charge point.
RFID Card
RFID control allows the user to easily start and stop their charging cycle with the simple swipe of a card. RFID Card control is only applicable for RFID charging unit models.