Tags - Diversification

Kirklands Farm Redevelopment

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Cassillis & Culzean Estates

Kirklands Farm was an Agricultural Holding let on a Full Agricultural Tenancy. The farm extended to just over 155ha (384 Acres) and operated a dairy herd, grew potatoes...

Safeguarding rural tradition, community and industry

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Originally a jam making venture using locally grown fruits and berries, an excess of fresh berry juice as a by-product of the jam process has brought Kim Cameron to the artisan industry of specialist...

Catchpenny Safari Lodges

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Elie Estate

Situated on Elie Estate, a small family run estate in the heart of the East Neuk of Fife, Catchpenny Safari Lodges is an excellent example of the diversification of a small rural business...

Red Kite Feeding Station

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Bellymack Hill Farm

Bellymack Hill Farm and its Red Kite Feeding Station, owned by Anne Johnstone, has had a fantastic impact on the local community.

The Red Kites are fed every day at 2:00pm and...

Restoration of St Columba's Chapel at Drimin Estate

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Drimin Estate

Drimin Estate is found at the tip of the little-known Morvern peninsula, with a fascinating history reflected in its buildings and ruins.

Challenged primarily by geography (it lies...

Diversification at Loch Ness

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Loch Ness Shores

From 1896 to 1967 the village of Foyers, on the south side of Loch Ness, was predominately known as an industrial village, despite its magnificent scenery. The British Aluminium...

Equestrian Farm Diversification

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When planning a holiday, you always want to consider the whole family…including pets. So how about we let you into a little secret... In the stunning location of Lindores in Fife, set in over 650...

McQueen Gin Finds a Home

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Cambusmore Estate

In September 2015 Cambusmore Estate was approached by a local resident, Dale McQueen, seeking premises in which to operate a gin distillery. The estate identified a disused barn...

Finzean Farm Shop & Tearoom

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Finzean Estate

The converted Balnaboth Steading is home to Finzean Estate’s Farm Shop & Tearoom. Opened in April 2006, the Farm Shop & Tearoom has been so successful that development work is now...

Transforming the business

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Luss Estates

A process of diversification and modernisation undertaken by Luss Estates has transformed the nature of its business and helped bring a new sense of vibrancy to the local area.

Luss...

Anaerobic Digestion

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Charlesfield Farms

After overcoming initial scepticism, a £10m anaerobic digestion plant is providing both eco-friendly power for local homes and a guaranteed source of income for nearby farmers.

Wh...

Archerfield Walled Garden

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Archerfield Estate

The 'Walled Garden' and Home Farm served Archerfield House from the 18th century and grew all manner of exotic fruits and vegetables as well as 110 varieties of apple and 57 of...