New Argyll Learning Journey
Agritourism Monitor Farm Programme to visit Argyll on Learning Journey from Tuesday 10th November to Thursday 12th November 2026....
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Agritourism Monitor Farm Programme to visit Argyll on Learning Journey from Tuesday 10th November to Thursday 12th November 2026....
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An insightful day at Core Community Group Member, Guardswell Farm, where 45 agritourism operators from across Scotland gathered to exchange best practices and strategies for running an accommodation business, as well as overcoming common industry challenges....
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Duffus Estate, a Core Community Member of Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farm Programme, has completed its latest investment with the launch of Duffus Estate Camping. This new campsite expands the estate’s extensive agritourism portfolio, which also includes six self-catering holiday lets. The official opening took place on Friday, May 29, 2026. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text css=""] Duffus Estate Camping: Agritourism Investment in Moray Set within the beautiful grounds of Duffus House, the site offers a tranquil escape that reflects the Estate’s twelve-generation legacy of sustainable land use, responsible tourism, and strong local ties. Blending rustic charm with modern convenience, Duffus Estate Camping features:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text css=""] 30 level grass tent pitches within a sheltered walled garden, where original fruit trees still grow, plus a covered area for food prep and seating...
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[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text css=""] Fearn Farm Drives Agritourism Growth in Scotland Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farmers, the Scott family of Fearn Farm, have launched the Shore Hotel after a £1 million investment in rural tourism. The Scott family, renowned for their sustainable farming and their on-farm accommodation, The Mill at Fearn Farm, have transformed a derelict building into a five-bedroom hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar, enhancing the visitor experience on Scotland’s popular NC500 route. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text css=""] Shore Hotel: New Accommodation on the NC500 in Easter Ross Located in the picturesque village of Balintore, just three miles from Fearn Farm, the new Shore Hotel offers guests stunning harbour views and convenient access to the Easter Ross region. This major development is expected to drive agritourism in the Highlands,...
Read More2024 Tues 7th May Dumfries and Galloway; Tues 21st May Angus; Fri 7th June Highlands and Islands; Wed 26th June Aberdeenshire; Thurs 25th July Dumfries and Galloway; Thurs 22nd August Angus; Mon 9th – Wed 11th Sept Satellite visit to Long Island Retreats and other visits; Mon 23rd Sept Aberdeenshire (provisional); Wed 23rd Oct Dumfries and Galloway; Wed 6th Nov Satellite visit to Cairns Farm area; Fri 29th Nov Highlands and Islands; Thurs 12th Dec Aberdeenshire ; 2025 Thurs 16th Jan Dumfries and Galloway; Thursday 30th Jan Angus; Tues 11th Feb 2 Highlands and Islands; Wed 26th and Thurs 27th Feb Monitor Farmers & Core Group members Bootcamp; Wed 12th March Aberdeenshire; ...
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Anna Lamotte runs Guardswell Farm, Perthshire- a small mixed farm, with multipurpose rural venue, a collection of huts and houses, and a chemical free market garden. She grew up on a herb farm, studied cookery at Ballymaloe, and is passionate about farming regeneratively, growing nutritious food and welcoming guests from far and wide to immerse themselves in nature and fresh farm air. Guardswell Farm is a converted Steading space that hosts a handful of weddings a year, which ask couples to adhere to a number of sustainability guidelines, and is constantly looking at how to make weddings on the farm more in line with their general ethos and objectives. Anna will be one of the core speakers at Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme Weddings and Events Meeting. ...
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Adam is a consultant with Savills, specialising in developing and enhancing leisure and event enterprises. Drawing on his own experience of setting up and managing venues, Adam supports clients across the country, helping to determine market demand, assess feasibility and develop a commercially viable proposition. Prior to joining Savills, Adam’s experience includes Operations Manager and Director of Strategy for one of Scotland’s largest venue management and event catering companies. In these roles, Adam was responsible for sourcing and setting up new venues as well as overseeing operational management of circa 300 weddings per annum, securing awards for ‘Best Scottish Wedding Venue’ two years in a row and ‘SME of the Year’ at the Scottish Environment Business Awards. Born in Shetland, Adam grew up on the west coast before moving to Edinburgh in...
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Amy Burton is a Senior Manager with Azets Accountants in their Perth Office. Amy has worked for Azets in their rural team for over 10 years, and has built a portfolio of clients made up of farmers, estate owners and other businesses working closely with the agricultural industry. Amy grew up on a dairy farm in Fife and now live in Kinross with her husband and 1 year old daughter. Amy studied Maths, Stats and Accounts at Strathclyde University before joining Azets and doing her Chartered Accountancy qualification. Amy will be delivering Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme Understanding Finances meeting. ...
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Olivia Midgley has been a journalist and editor for 18 years, working in local and regional news until joining Farmers Guardian's London team in 2011. Olivia became editor of FG in March 2023. A regular pundit across regional and national media channels, Olivia provides analysis on the issues facing farming businesses and helps to promote agriculture as a rewarding career choice. She is also a director of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists which promotes training and careers for journalists and PR professionals working in agriculture and is a mentor with the Creative Mentor Network which works to make the creative industries more inclusive. Olivia is specialises in food, farming, rural affairs, news, features and analysis and will be one of the core speakers at Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Online Communications Masterclass. ...
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Lesley Wood has over 20 years’ experience in marketing, business development and training delivery and has supported numerous businesses in developing their brand strategy, including Lennox of Lomond, Avva Scottish Gin and Piersland House. Training clients include Scottish Enterprise, Visit Scotland, The Oxford Farming Conference, Scottish Agritourism and various Business Gateways across Scotland. Lesley will be leading Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Branding Workshop. ...
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