Experience Days

Experience a farm tour by quad bike at Kirkwood – Real Farms. Safely learn to drive a quad bike then get an authentic feel for farm life as you explore our grounds and encounter farm animals along the way – maybe even lending a hand to move stock. Take in breathtaking views of the countryside that are typically inaccessible, making this a truly hands-on farm experience you won’t forget.

Experience the essence of farm life here at Kirkwood- Real Farms with our tractor driving activity. Climb aboard our farm tractor and feel the bumps as you navigate through our fields. You may find yourself loading and possibly reversing a trailer, moving bales, unloading feed, or tackling other chores that require the might of our tractor. It’s an unforgettable hands-on experience that gives you a real taste of life on the farm.

Step back in time and enjoy the nostalgic charm and simplicity of driving a 1960s Massey Ferguson vintage tractor. This exclusive 10-minute activity can only be booked as an add-on to Tractor Driving Experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to add a touch of retro flair to your farm adventure.

Experience the thrill of off-road driving at Kirkwood – Real Farms, where you get to take the wheel under our guidance and supervision. While you’re welcome to use your own 4×4 vehicle, please note that it can only be driven off our farm roads with us in attendance.

Each year after lambing (generally May to August), we often have a few orphaned or rejected lambs in need of bottle feeding, and we invite our guests to lend a hand! This interactive experience is not only fun for younger guests, but many older ones also love to join in. It’s a wonderful opportunity for real farm interaction.

At Kirkwood – Real Farms, we take pride in our excellent chickens that lay eggs all year round (although there may be fewer in the winter). As part of your experience, we offer guests the opportunity to feed the hens and collect their own eggs at any time of year.

Have you ever fancied shearing a sheep? If you have—or if you’re considering it now—this is a fantastic real farm experience to enjoy with us. To ensure everything runs smoothly, we’ll need to agree on a date in advance to ensure an instructor is available and that the sheep are dry for you!

Fishing is our passion here at Kirkwood – Real Farms, and we’re renowned for fishing holidays. We proudly offer access to two exceptional beats on the River Annan. Our own beat, known as Kirkwood, as well as the Jardine Hall beat located approximately 8 miles upstream. We also have some extra trout fishing.

At Kirkwood – Real Farms, we welcome shooters, stalkers and wildfowlers because this part of Scotland naturally suits the genuine sportsman offering variety, wilderness and much quarry. All shooters must have proper insurance via BASC or Countryside Alliance and legal gun certificates. Have a look at what we can offer our guests staying in our cottages

Our cricket/sports field is available to hire, whether for a fun family game of rounders or for a team sports residential training session.