There is so much creativity in the Scottish agritourism space right now. Scotland’s farms have bags of personality and offer a unique spin on the traditional Scottish countryside break. Farms can offer an ethical and sustainable choice for Scottish holidays. From fun day-trips to overnight retreats, there are all kinds of exciting options for your clients. Make sure to factor in farm-tours and agritourism experiences into your 2025 plans.
Experience Lewis
Location: Isle of Lewis
Contact: Experience Lewis
Amaze your clients with an authentic Scottish island experience in the Outer Hebrides.
What makes it special?
Experience Lewis was set up with the aim of preserving the rich culture on Lewis, whilst also allowing passionate locals to showcase their hobbies and talents. Your clients can experience life on the Isle of Lewis and meet the locals while trying traditional activities such as sheep shearing and peat cutting.
All the useful details:
- Indoor and outdoor activities
- Sheep shearing, peat cutting, Harris Tweed bag making
- Gaelic taster lessons
- New experiences include black pudding tasting, supernatural folklore and meeting Eriskay ponies
Lunan Bay Farm – Scottish Cashmere Goats
Location: Dundee & Angus
Contact: Lunan Bay Farm
Sustainable farm experience featuring remarkable Cashmere goats – historical and nature experiences also available.
What makes it special?
At Lunan Bay farm your clients will get the rare opportunity to watch and participate in the process of producing Scottish Regenerative Cashmere. This is a chance to enjoy first-hand the work of a meticulous artisan spinner who spins, cards and dyes real cashmere. Goat therapy is also available with the regenerative cashmere herd. All topped off by a gourmet lunch with local Angus produce.
All the useful details:
- Unique experience of Scottish produce
- History and nature experiences available as add-ons
- Welcoming small groups of up to 20 guests arriving in mini/midi-buses
- New to the travel trade
Naughty Sheep
Location: Loch Lomond
Contact: Naughty Sheep
A unique agritourism retreat which includes a fun meeting with well-behaved Herdwick Sheep. The fun and therapeutic Tea Retreat is a new product.
What makes it special?
The animals are the star attraction at Naughty Sheep. Your clients can enjoy a fun and relaxing 3.5 hour day trip with lovely Scottish sheep. Mindful walks, mediation and yoga are also on offer. As seen in the New York Times.
All the useful details:
- 3.5 hour retreats
- Fun and therapeutic
- For 18+ age group
- Max 6 guests
The Ethical Dairy
Location: Dumfries & Galloway
Contact: Finlay’s Farm Ltd
Two-hour walking farm tours at an ethical farm, with the option to take a cheese-making course.
What makes it special?
Your clients will love this farm’s green credentials. Rainton Farm is the first commercial dairy in the UK to follow the cow with calf method, keeping the calves with their mothers to suckle. A fun and informative afternoon will be had on these two-hour walking farm tours, led by farmer David Finlay. There is also the opportunity to take part in a cheese-making course – making two types of cheese.
All the useful details:
- Two-hour walking farm tours
- Ethical farming
- Cheese-making course 6.5 hours
- New to the travel trade
Westerton Farm
Location: Aberdeenshire
Contact: Westerton Farm
Tours of a family-run Scottish farm, with a wonderful farm shop.
What makes it special?
Westerton Farm tours offer exclusive access and a chance to feed the animals. Your clients can even have lunch or dinner with the farmer. The farm shop here, Farm to Table, is the hub of the farm for the public – with friendly goats on hand to welcome you in beautiful Scottish surroundings.
All the useful details:
- Family-run
- Attractive north-east Scotland location
- New dining experiences for 2025
- Local produce
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