




Glasgow: Highland Cow Trailer Tour with home baking
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Overview
- Discover the authentic farm life of a working beef and sheep hill farm
- Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Ben Lomond
- Learn about sustainable farming practices from the farm's owners
- See the working collie dogs, horses, and Splash the farm cat
- Take a photo of the waterfall within Burnbank Water
Activity location
- Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Muirhouse Farm, High, Greenock Rd, Kilmacolm PA13 4TH, UK | Wendy lives on site and will be there to meet you upon arrival with Kilmacolm Farm Tours branded clothing to guide you to the Reception Centre for the start of the tour. We are not at the centre of postcode if using a traditional SatNav. Best to use Kilmacolm Farm Tours on Google Maps or What3Words App - jumpy.headers.animals which will bring you directly to the farm
- Kilmacolm, Scotland, United Kingdom
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions Guided farm tourInclusions Friendly welcomeInclusions Opportunity to see Highland cows, North Country Cheviot sheep. modern machinery & equipment.Inclusions Views of Ben Lomond and surrounding sceneryInclusions Historical insights into the farm and the areaInclusions Free ParkingInclusions Hot DrinksExclusions Home baking/merchandiseExclusions Transportation to and from the farmExclusions Tips for the guide
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Smoking
- Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with animal allergies
What you can expect
Experience a unique, authentic farm animal safari from a purpose-built 12-seater all-weather trailer. Visit Muirhouse, a family-run 3rd generation working beef and sheep hill farm, and enjoy a family-friendly trailer tour.
Situated between Kilmacolm and Greenock within a Special Site of Scientific Interest, enjoy panoramic views up to 40 miles including Ben Lomond, which allows spectacular photo opportunities not least the waterfall within Burnbank Water. The highland cows also love a selfie photo!
Be welcomed by James and Wendy to learn directly about sustainable farming practices including their naturally kept Highland cows and North Country Cheviot sheep being reared purely on grass and heather.
Meet the working collie dogs, horses, and Splash the farm cat. Historically, the farm was owned by Sir James Lithgow, a shipbuilder, as part of his grouse moor shooting estate.
See the remains of the 2-foot-wide grouse railway track which was built in 1922 and remained in use until the 1970s.
Immerse yourself in rural Scotland and discover an insight into Scottish Agriculture.
Finish off back at the reception centre with a relaxing selection of hot drinks and home baking .
Location
Activity location
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- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Muirhouse Farm, High, Greenock Rd, Kilmacolm PA13 4TH, UK | Wendy lives on site and will be there to meet you upon arrival with Kilmacolm Farm Tours branded clothing to guide you to the Reception Centre for the start of the tour. We are not at the centre of postcode if using a traditional SatNav. Best to use Kilmacolm Farm Tours on Google Maps or What3Words App - jumpy.headers.animals which will bring you directly to the farm
- Kilmacolm, Scotland, United Kingdom