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Wee Coos at Christmas Tour

Hear all about this year’s crop of highland calves, inside our barn, at snack time.

What to expect

We’ll point out some of the stars and tell you a wee bit more about them. Who knows, they’ll maybe come up to see you for a pat?
After meeting the stars of next year’s Hands-on Coo tour, walk a few steps across our yard into our Auld Byre for coffee/tea and a trio of our favourite traybakes. Including Caramel Oat Slice, Shortbread and a mince pie.
You can also pop into our shop before you go and stock up with Christmas goodies.

Important Information

  1. Arrive ten minutes before start time.
  2. Gather up in the snack barn.
  3. Your guide will introduce the stars of the show (15 mins)
  4. Question time (15mins)
  5. Tea/coffee time (30 mins)

At a glance

  • Meet this year’s calves inside one of our barns
  • Meet the people that take care of them
  • Coffee and traybakes fresh from the farmhouse
  • Gift shop available

Before you set off, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check through the essential information about your visit. We’ve put together details on our location, parking, what to wear for our farm tours, and what facilities you’ll find when you get here.

We’ve also answered some of the most frequently asked questions to help you feel fully prepared for your day at Kitchen Coos & Ewes.

Each of our tours offers something unique – explore the options below to find your favourite

Hands-on Coo Tour

This tour is all about going on safari and getting that fantastic hands-on highland cow experience.

Head out into the fields, in our safari trailer, along with other highland coo fans. There you will get a chance to groom some of our younger coos from the safety of our outdoor highland coo play-pen. Then, head out onto the hill to see the main herd being fed before returning to the farmyard for a cuppa and a trio of traybakes.

Insta Coo Tour

This family-friendly farm experience is all about our Highland cows!  It gets you quickly out onto the hill among our beautiful Highland cattle in their natural environment.

You’ll have plenty of time to take photos and learn all about the fold from your experienced guides. This farm tour uses our weather-proof safari trailer. This experience must be booked in advance and numbers are limited to 24 people.

Cream Tea Coo Tour

During this in-depth farm tour you’ll meet our record breaking flock of Beltex sheep, before getting in among the Highland cows on the hill. There will be plenty of opportunity to take photos of the Highland cows and the sheep from the safety and comfort of the farm tour trailer. You’ll return to the farm for a sheep dog demonstration, and then enjoy a cream tea with your hosts.

Walking Tour

A walking tour of our beautiful farm, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. You’ll visit a small group of our Highland cows and be able to take photos of them. You’ll see the remains of a Bronze Age hut circle, learn about dry-stone dykes and finish with some traditional farmhouse baking. The route is 1.5 miles. To take part in this tour you should wear clothes and footwear appropriate to weather conditions and be able to walk over uneven grassland.

 

gift vouchers

Give the Gift of a Highland Coo Adventure

A Kitchen Coos & Ewes Gift Voucher or Gift Certificate is a quick and easy way to treat friends and family to an unforgettable Highland Cow experience!

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