A Fife gin-maker is to start selling its products in the US.

Eden Mill, an independent brewery and distillery in Guardbridge, near St Andrews, will have the scope to distribute to California, Florida, New York and Texas.

It has already expanded into the European and Asian markets, with plans to launch its first single malt whisky in the near future.

Daniel Sherry, international sales manager for Eden Mill, said: "It's exciting to be leading the gin category in Scotland and we're ecstatic about finally bringing our gin to fans across the US.

"Scotland has a rich history of distilling and with a pool of talented distillers and the ideal climate for botanics, it is the perfect place to distil gin. We're moving from strength to strength."

The announcement is the latest sign of the surge in Scotland's gin industry.

Almost 60 new distilleries have begun distilling in the past two years in Scotland, doubling the number of native gin brands.

Scottish gin is currently shipped to 139 countries with production of the spirit bringing £1.76bn to the UK economy,