Pick the ideal getaway down on the farm
NOW that spring is in the air, there has never been a better opportunity to explore Scotland’s rich agri-tourism.
From its connections to farming life and breathtaking scenery, Scotland has all the right ingredients for the perfect farm getaway.
Experience quirky accommodation like no other at Down on the Farm, Aberdeen, with its selection of High Seas Hobbits accommodation.
Get stuck in and prepare for a feast, or as an evening treat, get everyone around the firepit while you toast marshmallows under the night sky.
Head to Kitchen Coos and Ewes in Dumfries and Galloway. Explore the Insta Coo Tour to see beautiful Highland cows, or enjoy a training day experience at FluffyMoo’s in the Borders.
Why not feed some hens at Newton Farm Tours in Angus or go alpaca trekking with Eco Camp Glenshee for a fun-filled day out?
Scotland is renowned for its food and drink, with suppliers specialising in everything from seafood and whisky to chocolate and cheeses. If you love all things cheese, St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese is the place for you. Pick your own strawberries, redcurrants and tayberries at Cairnie Fruit Farm in Fife, or take a trip to Bowhouse and Balcaskie Estate in Anstruther for the ultimate farm-to-fork food experience.
Head further afield to Shetland and stay in luxurious accommodation on a working croft with two newly built lodges. Be at one with nature as you take in the beautiful scenery and the fauna and wildlife that surrounds you.
Visit the farm shop and pick up some of the finest ingredients – from beef, lamb, pork and seafood to freshly made jams and chutneys. Whatever you decide to make, there is no doubt that you are bound to cook up a storm in the kitchen. For more information visit:
www.visitscotland.com/ holidays-breaks/farm-stays/