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Guardswell Farm Agritourism Meetup Recap

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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Duffus Estate Expands Agritourism with Camping Facilities

[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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Shore Hotel Balintore, Fearn Farm

Fearn Farm Launches Shore Hotel Following £1 Million Agritourism Investment

[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,...

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