Shear-a-Sheep
Demonstration £50 plus £35 per person – Minimum 2 people – Residents only
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!
Your party will gather and proceed to the farm sheds, where they will likely be seated for a 15-30 minute demonstration of sheep shearing. Guests can then attempt shearing themselves under the close supervision of the instructor.
Additionally, there will be a brief explanation about sheep farming, sheep breeds, and husbandry. The entire experience will take about an hour, with an additional 15-20 minutes for each guest who tries shearing.
Other Experiences
Wanting to immerse yourself in real life farming experiences?
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Our cricket/sports field is available to hire, whether for a fun family game of rounders or for a team sports residential training session.
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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
Price Depending on Season – Residents only
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.
£25 per session plus 6 eggs – Residents only
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.
£25 per session – Residents only
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.
£115/vehicle for 1 hour – Available for visitors from March 2025
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.