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Baaaa spring has sprung….

Lambing and calving time is upon us.  On your great coastal walks you will see new lives galore……a baa here or a moo there.  Make sure you keep your eyes open for the deer, hares, and all the wild birds which are in abundance…..respect our countryside and animals and you will be rewarded with the

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Meet Dan the man……

You will have seen some photos last spring of baby Dan, now look at him Dan the man……..he is a charolais cross limousin young bull.  We are hoping to let him spend the summer with some girls and hopefully sire some youngstock himself.  He is so quiet…..temperament is a must on our farms as we

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Christmas ready 2022…….

Its been a rollercoaster of a year, with The Farmhouse opening in July and welcoming many guests to enjoy staying in a place like no other.  The views are ever-changing with the weather, this being our December shot of the lovely frosts looking over the fields from the direction of the house towards the Lake

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Live the life you should……

Take a leaf out of our sheeps book…………..look at the life they live……walking the cliff paths, sitting in the sun, grazing the natural habitat, breathing in the fresh air, minding their own business, star gazing, no light or air pollution, people watching (now I bet thats an education!!) what more would you ever wish for?

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When the cows want a selfie…..

When just out and about checking on the animals, and the cattle decide they want a chat and a selfie…..I just had to oblige…….Me, Pickle, and her friend with no name who photobombed!!   We like to pride ourselves on our quality, quiet, well handled cattle with good behaviour and manners……its a must on a

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Balcary to Hestan Island

The best coastal walk in the SW of Scotland……..

We are maybe bias, but I think many folk both local, and guests alike will agree that the stunning coastal path around the perimeter of the farm is one of the most scenic you will find.  The cliff path from the Balcary Bay is not for the faint hearted but brave it and the most

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A lovely review

Well, time has flown by and renovations are complete and we have opened.  We have welcomed a few guests now and The Farmhouse seems to be being enjoyed.  We have received a lovely review from one of our guests which really meant a lot to us, so here we are sharing it with you.  

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Getting ready………

Here at Destination Balcary we are getting The Farmhouse ready to welcome guests…….the new multi burning stove has now made an appearance and is sitting proudly in the main sitting room.  It will ensure many a toasty, snuggly night in on those cold seasonal evenings and chilly winter days.  Awaiting a visit from the plasterer

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