Tractor Driving
£115 per person per hour – Available for visitors
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.
Places are strictly limited, so you’ll need to book your place and pay before you arrive. Tractor driving can get dirty (but it’s got to be one of the most enjoyable) of pastimes, especially if it’s been raining, so wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy. Unfortunately, due to insurance restrictions we are unable to allow children under the age of 12 to go tractor driving.
If you can’t find a suitable time just call us.
The price is £115 per person for an hour and £55 per person for each half hour thereafter.
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.
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!
£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.