Our Story

Pittenweem Preserves opened in 2018, when a local store asked Fiona to supply homemade jam to sell to locals and visitors. From that modest start Pittenweem Preserves jams, chutneys and vinegars are now stocked in award winning farm shops, delis and some of Scotland’s most prestigious places including Rosslyn Chapel, The Royal Botanic Gardens and many of The National Trust for Scotland properties.

Fiona and husband Michael work in The Jam Shack, a log cabin in the garden of their cottage at Knightsward Farm, 3 miles from the centre of Pittenweem with panoramic views of the Firth of Forth.

Using her lifelong love of jam making, Fiona makes all the preserves in maslin pans in batches of no more than 14 jars. Fruit and vegetables are sourced from local farms and gardens where possible with only top quality produce used.

In 2020 their Raspberry Jam was awarded Gold for Best Product at the Scottish Speciality Food Show.

To celebrate their 5th birthday Fiona published a book “Recipes from The Jam Shack” packed with colour photographs and recipes plus hints and tips on effortless preserve making.