Highland cattle tour at Kitchen Coos and Ewes

Farm stays & holidays in Scotland

Experience the best of rural living on a Scottish farm stay or day out at a working farm. Get stuck in with seasonal farm duties, try fresh local produce, meet friendly farm animals or take part in outdoor activities. Pull on your wellies and soak up the simple pleasures of country life with a welcoming farm holiday in Scotland.

Embark on a farm tour

Booking a farm tour is a unique experience to connect with nature, meet the animals and learn more about farm life and its rich heritage in Scotland.

Bellevue Farm - Isle of Arran

Feed the animals, collect fresh eggs, see the machinery and learn more about farm life with stunning views over the Kilbrannan Sound.

Jacksons at Jedburgh - Scottish Borders

Running farm tours from April to October, you’ll get the chance to meet some woolly residents, including wool shedding sheep and Salers Cross cattle.

Newton Farm Holidays - Angus

Choose from a range of experiences including bottle feeding the lambs, walking your very own alpaca or take part in the Feeding Frenzy.

Byres Farm - Moray

It’s not just all about the animals on a farm tour, learn more about growing barley used to make Glenlivet whisky.

Lennox of Lomond - Argyll

Experience a day in the life of a farmer, from sheep shearing to sheepdog demonstrations and Dry Stone Dyking.

Solsgirth Home Farm - Stirlingshire

Explore woodland and pasture with over 300 years of history, including diverse grassland, wildflowers, homegrown honey and apple orchards.

Ardardan Farm - Dunbartonshire

Jump in a trailer and discover the Highland Coo with a View experience where you can also see alpacas, pygmy goats, pigs and donkeys.

Long Island Retreats & Larder - South Uist

Learn from sixth generation crofters in the Outer Hebrides, from Gaelic language to native breeds and crofting history.

Spring farm experiences

Grab some fresh air with these spring farm adventures. From seeing new life in lambing season to sampling the best fresh produce, there's something for everyone to embrace this season.

Lambing

Lambing season takes place throughout April and May each year. Learn the ins and outs of lambing at farms across Scotland.

Seasonal food calendar

Find the best produce available each season, so you can savour sustainable and local Scottish food.

Lunan Bay Goats in Coats Festival

Head to Lunan Bay Farm in April to see their cute Cashmere goats bedecked in knitwear made by local knitters!

More seasonal farm experiences

Spring

Spring brings new life on the farm here in Scotland and who doesn’t love seeing adorable farm animals? Lambing season takes place throughout April and May each year, welcoming the arrival of newborn lambs. Discover the ins and outs of lambing season, as well as the day-to-day farm duties. There are plenty of foodie delights on offer this season, with farmers markets and new dining experiences on offer.

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The Free Company in Balerno - this popular farm-to-fork experience just outside of Edinburgh has recently expanded to offer an a la carte dining experience on their stylish farm.
Balgove Larder workshops and Night Markets - embrace what spring has to offer and learn about sustainable flower growth with a flower workshop, sample local food trucks or join a live demo at Balgove Larder near St Andrews.
Easter at Guardswell Farm - escape to the Perthshire countryside and take part in the many events taking place at Guardswell Farm this Easter including donkey walks, stargazing, hilltop campfires and spring wreath making. Especially great for families with lambs, chicks, egg painting, family yoga and more.

Summer

Summer is the prime opportunity to soak up the sunshine, feel the fresh breeze and go fruit picking. You’ll find a tasty selection of in season fruit to pick from leafy hedgerows. Fill your punnet with strawberries, or find a new fruit to try including ripe and juicy tayberries, brambles, gooseberries, cherries and much more. Summer in Scotland is abundant, so now is also the time of year to get out and about and enjoy unique farm experiences, such as visiting a lavender field or picking your own sunflowers.

This is also a great time of year to try all things watersports! Combine a trip to the farm with activity experiences including sheep sheering, speed boats, canoing and kayaking.

Craigie's Farm Pumpkins
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Autumn

With Halloween just around the corner, autumn is the perfect time to go pumpkin picking. Whether you’re looking to get wickedly creative at home with your carving skills or use them for delicious recipes, you’ll be able to find any pumpkin size or shape, and even pick from a range of colours, too.

Winter

Many farms across Scotland are gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year - Christmas. Support local Scottish food and drink producers by ordering online or visiting a farm shop for your festive feasts. You’ll find fine cuts of meat for your main course, a selection of creamy cheeses for your after-dinner cheeseboard and even a selection of alcohol for a special toast.

Christmas is also a time for giving and if you’re looking for some much-needed gift inspiration, a gift card to a farm experience will no doubt put a smile on loved ones faces. Here's a selection of farms which currently offer farm gift cards and experiences:

For a magical winter farm experience taking place throughout winter 2025, visit Nether Glenny Farm. They're running daily walks to feed the cows and cosy up with a coffee and cake by the fire afterwards.

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Influencer Niamh Mackinnon enjoys a farm tour with a difference

Niamh recently went on an adventure to Loch Lomond and the surrounding area - find out why her tour of Portnellan Farm was the highlight of her trip.

Niamh enjoys a boat trip on Loch Lomond with Portnellan Farm
© Niamh Mackinnon

Niamh's farm tour and boat trip around Loch Lomond gave her a whole new perspective! Why not book a farm experience on your Scottish holiday?

"I would have never thought of visiting a farm before this trip, as I live on a Scottish island and am surrounded by farm animals. However, this was no ordinary farm experience—with an amazing host family and spectacular views of Loch Lomond, it ended up being a highlight of the trip. The farm visit exceeded all expectations; unlike typical tours where you view animals from a distance, we were brought right up close to the cows and calves. We were then treated to tea and homemade baking, and our delightful chat with the family made the experience far more engaging and memorable."

Stay on a working farm in Scotland

Book your cosy farm accommodation

When it comes to farm stays in Scotland, there is a wide range of accommodation on offer, perfect for any occasion. From romantic getaways and luxurious lodges on our islands, to immersing yourself in the tranquillity of nature, Scotland’s farm holidays have it all.

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Experience the best of Scottish farm produce

Tasty local and organic produce at Comrie Croft Farm Shop, Crieff
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Producers and shops

Scottish farms produce high quality food and drink, including Scotch lamb, Scotch beef, and pork, to cheese, ice cream and more. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.

Find farm shops and farmers' markets

Locally-sourced restaurants

Many Scottish restaurants and cafés take great pride in making delicious dishes from scratch, working closely with local food and drink producers from across Scotland.

Cooking schools and foraging courses

Can you handle the heat of the kitchen? Follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s most famous chefs and take part in a cooking class, or step into the wild with a farm foraging course. Remember to follow foraging guidelines and not to forage on farms without permission.

8 experiences to learn more about Scottish wool

Scottish crafts and textiles are recognised on the global stage for their quality and distinctive style – think tartan, paisley and tweed. So it’s no surprise that Scottish wool has an equally impressive pedigree. Check out some of our recommendations for experiences to connect you to Scotland's textile and craft heritage.

Lunan Bay Farm, Angus

Lunan Bay Farm enjoys a serene setting on the beautiful Angus coastline. The regenerative farm specialises in cashmere goats (no, we aren’t kidding) and rear the UK’s largest herd. Cashmere is traditionally sourced from across the globe and processed in Scottish mills, but Lunan Bay Farm utilise this natural fibre and are the first homegrown Scottish cashmere producer in 30 years.

You can shop their exquisite yarn and products or even visit the farm to get up close and personal with the goats themselves! They run frequent workshops, events and experiences for all the family, from their iconic Goats in Coats Festival in Easter to cashmere goat therapy retreats. This all takes place alongside their Goat-Getters outreach programme, where the farm gets involved with the local community to share the benefits of goats and agriculture for wellbeing.

Experience the fun of the Goats in Coats Festival

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Carmont Valley, Aberdeenshire

Situated in the northeast of Scotland just outside of the coastal village of Stonehaven, this sheep farm specialises in producing wool and fleece from their pedigree Lleyn and Texel sheep. They gather wool from the yearling ewes, also known as ‘gimmers’, guaranteeing new soft fleece produce.

As well as being a great spot to pick up some quality yarn for your latest knitting project, they also host courses using their own materials including felting and rug making. If that’s not enough, you can join an educational tour of the farm - it’s a working farm, which makes it an incredibly fascinating spot to visit if you’re interested in exploring farm life in Scotland.

Find out more about Carmont Valley Livestock

Wild Rose Escapes, The Highlands

Head to the Highlands of Scotland and immerse yourself in the landscapes and creative craft heritage of the region with a Wild Rose Escapes retreat. With a stunning view out to Glen Affric and close to Loch Ness, they run a range of retreats from residential craft weeks to weekend craft courses.

The idea is to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with traditional crafts and techniques by learning a whole process, such as learning about fleece, making natural dyes and trying your hand at spinning. Their weekend courses cover everything from natural dyeing and eco printing to felting, batik and shibori. If you’re looking for a longer break, why not incorporate the crafts element into a relaxation retreat – combining creative pursuits with yoga, walking, storytelling, foraging, delicious food and more.

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Beirhope Alpacas, Scottish Borders

The production and use of Scottish wool has deep historical roots, but one of the more modern introductions on the scene is Scottish alpaca wool! It is often softer than wool from sheep and also has hypoallergenic qualities.

At Beirhope Alpacas in the Scottish Borders, you can have the chance to meet these gentle animals as well as pick up some of the beautiful, sustainable alpaca wool and gifts on sale at the Barn at Beirhope. They offer a range of activities where you can get to know the alpacas and make the most of the rolling countryside of the Borders, from taking them out on a trek or stroll to meeting them for a ‘paca picnic’!

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Hebridean Isles Trading Co. - Island at the Edge, Isle of Skye

Drawing on the historic crofting and craft traditions of the islands, Hebridean Isles Trading Co. are a specialist producer of yarns and tweeds from their native flocks of Hebridean and Black Cheviot sheep. The farm also sells Skye woven tattersall and herringbone tweed and make their own products and knitwear, including traditional Fisherman’s Ganseys.

If you’re looking to learn from the real experts about all things Scottish knitting, then this is the place for you. They run traditional knitting courses on the croft including Gansey knitting, Intarsia, Fair Isle and Aran, catering to all levels of skill and expertise. Combine this with a croft tour or ‘crofter for a day’ experience to engage with the fascinating history, archaeology and traditions of the area, as well as meeting the animals and learning about spinning and weaving.

Discover Hebridean Isles Trading Co.

Fair Isle Knitting Holidays
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Fair Isle Knitting Holidays, Shetland

You’ve probably heard of or would recognise iconic Fair Isle knitwear – cosy knits formed with intricate patterns and colours. But did you know it originates from a real place in Scotland? Fair Isle is the most southerly of the Shetland islands, known for its rich wildlife, crofting history and, of course, its excellent knitwear.

Fair Isle Knitting Holidays help you organise the craft trip of a lifetime, offering full immersion into the Fair Isle way of life. Their ethos is around providing tailored experiences with the chance to take some time out and be inspired by the surroundings, whether that’s discovering knitting for the first time, learning more about Fair Isle techniques and yarn, using a flat-bed machine, working on your own creative designs, or even getting some hands-on experience with the sheep themselves. The week-long retreat includes 28 hours of tutoring and provision of pure Shetland wool yarn, so you can come home with a new scarf, hat, throw or hand warmers!

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Driftwater Weaves, Isle of Lewis

Based on an atmospheric croft on the small island of Great Bernera linked to by a road bridge from the Isle of Lewis, tapestry artist Sallie Tyszko weaves works of art in her restored blackhouse studio. Take home one of Sallie’s incredible wall tapestry creations, inspired by the island landscapes, or visit for the opportunity to see a traditional craft in progress on impressive looms in the stylish studio.

You can also purchase hand-spun and dyed hanks of mohair and wool, made from the sheep and goats on the croft itself. As a member of the Scottish Crofting Federation, Sallie also offers the chance to meet the Shetland and Hebridean sheep who produce the wool, and the Angora goats who produce the mohair. You might also get to say hello to her Highland cows, Fraoch and Hetty!

Visit the tapestry studio

Uan Wool, Angus

Uan translates as ‘little lamb’ in Gaelic, and you can find this family-run business on a working farm nestled in the Braes of Angus in Glen Isla. They utilise their homegrown wool and fabrics to create gifts, art and warming pillows and are passionate about the health and wellbeing benefits of working with wool. Stop by to pick up a unique souvenir, or you can even join a craft workshop which is run on the farm itself. Try wet felting, dry needle felting or tapestry weaving to complete your visit.

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