Achinreir Farm
Our farm is located in the picturesque parish of Ardchattan on Loch Creran’s southern shore in Argyll, near Barcaldine village and at the foot of Glen Salach. It features 132 acres of permanent pasture for natural cattle grazing and a central, biodiverse woodland, home to native trees and moisture-loving plants such as epiphytes, lichens, and bryophytes - part of Scotland’s west coast Temperate Rainforest, a rare and endangered habitat.
Across the farm are scattered stands of birch, oak, larch, beech, and thorn trees, which enhance biodiversity and offer shelter and foraging for our fold of pedigree Highland cattle. Barcaldine Forest provides some shelter from harsh winter weather, while the region's wet climate ensures plentiful natural water sources for our livestock.
Highland cows have a very high butter fat content in their milk, so we milk some of our cows to supply our farm diversification business Highland Fold Ice Cream.
Farm Experiences
Our farm experiences give our visitors an opportunity to take part in something totally unique and special, and to learn about and enjoy our beautiful farm, our Highland cows, our natural environment and our heritage and culture.
Experiences must be pre-booked - please contact us by email or telephone.
£24 per person
With picnic lunch (Nov - March)
£42 per person
Whispering Cow Walk
A delightful hour and a half walk through our beautiful farm, to meet our cows in their natural environment.
On this gentle, peaceful guided walk you will learn a little about our farm, our cattle and the biodiversity around us. You will experience stunning views over to the Nevis Range, up towards Glencoe and out to Ardnamurchan and Mull and have plenty of opportunities to photograph our beautiful cows and calves..
We will walk across uneven, elevated and sometimes muddy farmland/pasture so stout footwear is needed. As always in Scotland, you should come prepared for changeable weather and maybe midges…
Minimum age 11. Minimum group size 2 – maximum 6. No dogs..
£25 per person
£18 Adult £10 Under 16 yrs
Echoes of The Past - a walk through our cultural landscape
We will take you on an amazing hour and a half slow paced exploration of our regenerative farm, finding clues to who lived here and what they did, from the Middle Ages all the way through to more recent evidence of crofting during the 19th century.
We will follow ancient footsteps on the coffin trail that crosses our farm, and discuss the changing landscape over the centuries and what the influences have been.
Our route will cross uneven, elevated and sometimes muddy farmland/pasture so stout footwear is needed. As always in Scotland, you should come prepared for changeable weather and maybe midges…
Minimum age 8. Minimum group size 2 – maximum 8. No dogs..
Exclusive tailor-made walks may also be available - please enquire.
Meet The Cows Experience
£12 per person
This is a short quiet half hour walk to meet the cows that are kept in the fields closer to home for milking.
We can get nice and close to the cows and calves, and you’ll learn a bit about how we manage the farm and how our milking regime works, and of course enjoy the beautiful views, and take photographs..
This is very much an outdoor experience so you must come prepared. We will walk through uneven and sometimes wet and muddy fields so it is essential that waterproof footwear is worn, and as always in Scotland, you we need to be ready for changeable weather - it can often start raining when you least expect it, so bring waterproofs just in case.
Minimum age 11. Minimum group size 2 – maximum 9.
No dogs..
Barn Picnic Lunch
During the winter season when the Highland Fold Ice Cream cafe is closed, the fabulous HF team kindly provide us with delicious picnic lunches for our Farm Experience guests., served in the our beautiful original stone built barn.
Your picnic will show case the best of our local produce here in Argyll. Freshly made soup with home-made pastries, scones, and of course Highland Fold speciality traditional puddings with ice cream. Highland Fold’s food is all made responsibly with ethics and sustainability at the forefront, and using traditional Highland recipes
contact & book
Address
Achinreir Farm
Barcaldine
PA371SF