These processes may appear simple but to produce Smoked Salmon of our ultimate quality requires much time, much experience and the use of only the very best of fish in prime condition In the year 1563 our ancestor, Alexander Smith, acquired the lands of Temple Derval from the Knights of St. John, the Knights Hospitaller, who had seized them by force, from the Knights Templar, a couple of centuries previously Continuing this ancient tradition, the old smokehouse, and its arcane techniques, was revived to serve the demanding requirements of our own customers