frequently asked questions

Guide dogs are welcome in all cases except for our walking tour where the group walk towards untethered grazing cattle. Family pets are not allowed to travel in our safari trailers as they may alarm our Highland cattle when we get close to them.

Our tours are suitable for all ages, and we will tailor our chat to the ages of our guests. There is no charge for guests aged two years and under. The youngest person we’ve had on tour so far was 8 weeks old, and we’ve also had a guest who was 92 years young on tour – he had a great time!

Our trailer based tours are suitable for everyone. There are three wheelchair anchor points inside our large safari trailer which can be accessed by a purpose-built ramp at the farm. 

Yes, if you need to keep any medication chilled while you are here we have a fridge in our gift shop.

Yes, all well behaved dogs are welcome at our farm. However, for safety reasons, dogs cannot go on safari in the trailer or on the walking tour. Owners are very welcome to walk their dogs along our roadway before and after a tour.

Yes, and at certain times of year you might even see a new-born Highland calf. Our Highland cows calve in March and April, so if you visit us in spring you’ll usually see some very cute little ones.

Yes, get in touch and if it’s possible to accommodate you we will. 

You can reach us on 07944850823.

The lambs will be out playing in the fields from April onwards, so mid-April to mid-May is a perfect time to visit to see lambs.

Yes, many of them have Gaelic names. Your guide will tell you all about how they get their names and what they mean.

Unfortunately we are not open to drop-in visits, all of our tours and experiences must be pre booked in advance.

We do not have a cafe that is open to the public. We only serve refreshments and food in the Auld Byre after every pre booked experience.

We only serve refreshments and food in the Auld Byre after every pre booked tour experience. We do not have a cafe that is open to the public. 

A selection of freshly made sandwiches and freshly baked oven scones with clotted cream and locally produced jams. There will also be a choice of home baking including farmhouse favourites, such as shortbread, lemon drizzle cake, millionaire shortbread, mint slice, rocky road, or empire biscuits. Freshly brewed coffee and tea or juice is also available.

You can find out more about our location here.

We offer two types of vouchers – Gift Certificates for specific tours, and Gift Cards for a flexible value. You can purchase these and find out more about how to redeem these at the checkout on our Gift Vouchers page.

Our gift cards and gift certificates can be redeemed online. For more information on how to redeem these online, please head to our Gift Vouchers page where you can find out more information and view our guide.

Please make us aware of any food allergies or intolerances when you fill in the booking form as you go through the online checkout. We will then prepare freshly made treats to suit your dietary requirements. Gluten free and vegetarian options are of course available.

There is a small booking fee which is charged when you book through our online booking system.

Your farm experience just gets better on a stormy day! Our Highland cows like the heat but they actually love stormy days even more! The farm tour trailer is designed for all weathers and so are our Highland cows and our ewes. Put on an extra layer and we’ll keep you dry. If the roads are too dangerous due to snow and ice, a full refund or a rescheduled date will be offered.

Information for pregnant women who may want to visit our farm can be found by clicking on this link: 

 https://www.gov.scot/publications/pregnant-women-lambing-season-advice/

Lambing season on our farm is from the 20th of February until the 30th of April.

Our on-site gift shop is only available to visitors that book our tours and many of the items are exclusive to Kitchen Coos & Ewes.  Our shop will be open 20 minutes before the start of every tour and for an hour at the end of every tour. 

A staff member will be present from 20 minutes before the start time of every tour.  They will be pleased to welcome you and check you in before your experience begins. Please plan to arrive before your tour is scheduled to start.

Our farm is open all year round, but please note that the farm is not open for casual drop-in visits.

All visits must be booked in advance as part of a guided tour. This helps us make sure your experience is safe, enjoyable and tailored to you, while also giving us time to care for the farm and animals.

Guests will be greeted by their tour guide a few minutes before their tour time.