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Barwhillanty Blog… blooming Barwhillanty

Spring has truly sprung and my overdue blog post is finally here! The Easter arrival of our baby girl, Acacia, has put my writing secondary to feeding and catching up on snippets of sleep – but what a wonderful time! Acacia was born in sync with the lambs, which made for a busy time for our farm manager, Paul, who would have normally had more help from my husband, Oscar, but our little lamb became our world!

All 1500 or so lambs are now here, joyfully dancing around the fields and entertaining Acacia and I on our walks. Playtime amongst the lambs happens around 6pm each day; “Lamb Derby”, whereby they really do bounce and spring about together. Such fun to see!

The recent spell of super sunny weather has brought beautiful Barwhillanty into full bloom! From carpets of bluebells to trees bursting with green, it feels like summer and we could even boast the highest temperature in the UK earlier this week. A true summer holiday destination! Such that we have been indulging in ‘al fresco’ dining, outdoor swimming in the loch, yoga in the garden and jogging with Acacia in her buggy – she loves the bumpy ride!

We have also been building our chicken pen – which has turned into a chicken palace – ready to house some happy hens! So when you come to stay in our luxury holiday cottage, you will have some fresh eggs to welcome you in your goodie bag!

Begin your wholesome, healthy, happy holiday here, at Barwhillanty… there is more to come…

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Needing some time to rest, recharge and re-connect

Needing some time to rest, recharge and re-connect with nature in 2025? There is nowhere better than in a stunning farmhouse in the Scottish countryside…🏡🌲

Diamonds Laggan is located high on the hillside, with a beautiful panoramic view over the stunning landscape below. Sleeping 8 in 4 bedrooms, it offers the perfect sanctuary for families or groups of friends to reunite, spend time by the cosy wood burning stove and explore the local walks and nature nearby. The open living space and large aga cooker offer the ultimate comfort in this countryside getaway.

Check out availability on our website > Barwhillanty Estate > Stay > Diamonds Laggan 💫

Ever wondered what hard work goes behind creating

Ever wondered what hard work goes behind creating gardens of beautiful bloom? 🌼🪻🌷
With the glorious sunny weekend bringing on a burst of spring, here at Barwhillanty, we are busy behind the scenes preparing our gardens for the year ahead - summer will be upon us before we know it! It’s so encouraging to see the first buds appearing on the trees, early flowers beginning to bloom, offering stunning glimpses of colour, and even a few bumble bees buzzing around after some long winter months. 🌷🌱🐝

James and Corrie, our gardeners, are busy prepping seedlings in the glasshouse, which, in a few months time, will enable us to offer our wonderful, fresh organic veg boxes which are sold weekly, directly from our Walled Garden. In the last photo you can see the garlic is already thriving after some warmer spring days. We will keep you updated with when to place your orders 🙌🏼🧄💚

Forestry is a huge industry in Dumfries and Gallow

Forestry is a huge industry in Dumfries and Galloway and it’s a massive part of our business here at Barwhillanty Estate. With the UK being the second biggest importer of forest products in the world this industry certainly puts our region on the map.

Supported by Scottish Woodlands, Gordon, our resident forester, who works away tirelessly to keep the show on the road. He can generally can be found in his digger somewhere across the estate. He is currently mounding in preparation for replanting 135,000 trees this year.

Sustainability is massively important to us, and we recognise the responsibility we have as caretakers of the land around us to ensure the environment does not suffer at the expense of profitable business. All our timber is FSC certified meaning we go above and beyond in our processes. Renewable, reusable, recyclable, biodegradable and combustible - it’s hard to find a more sustainable product when managed correctly.

Balancing the planting of native trees as well as commercial forestry is something we prioritise, driven by strict guidelines and our own decreeing eye. Soaking up carbon, creating rural jobs, improving farm productivity, reducing flood risk, giving places for the public to roam and creating a rich mosaic of habits that supports diversity. It’s all about balance and we should be shouting about this great industry in our region.

#forestry #biodiversity #scottishforestry #woodlands #environment

Seeking a spot of holiday heaven? Escape to Culdoa

Seeking a spot of holiday heaven? Escape to Culdoach Cottage 💫

Sleeping 6, Culdoach offers a wonderfully rural and cosy feel, while being surrounded by stunning views and fantastic walks. With vistas of the surrounding countryside, hunker down in this beautiful spot to replenish your soul during your stay here.

For availability and booking options, visit our website > Stay > Culdoach Cottage

We hope to see you with us soon!

Take time out for yourself to connect with your bo

Take time out for yourself to connect with your body, strengthen your muscles, release deep tension and enable space for your mind. Join our weekly Yin Yang flow classes at Barwhillanty Estate, instructed by Maria (@thelifestyledentist) on Thursdays at 7:30pm.

Yin poses focus on our joints and connective tissues (the “yin” tissues). When our muscles are in a relaxed state, the energy transfers to our supporting structures, such as ligaments and tendons. By ‘stressing’ these tissues, we gently loosen them, allowing mobility and accessing full range of motion. This helps to counteract tightness and compression, maintaining joint health, including spinal health.

Yang movements are dynamic movements that focus on our muscles (the “yang” tissues). Exercising our muscles helps to maintain and build strength. Weight-bearing movements help maintain bone density and muscle mass as we age, especially important for peri/post-menopausal women.

Classes are held at Maria’s yoga studio by the Estate Office during winter, and often outside during the summer months. Classes at £10 per person. Parking onsite. Book online on the Barwhillanty website > Experiences > Yoga

See you there! 🧘‍♀️

An awesome video captured by our farm manager, Tim

An awesome video captured by our farm manager, Tim, while feeding the deer early one morning. We are constantly in awe of the stunning nature and animals around us!Don’t forget to check out our website to learn about the activities on offer for holiday cottage residents during your stay, including feeding these deer as part of a wildlife tour! 🌲🫎☀️

We loved looking back over our 2024 season for our

We loved looking back over our 2024 season for our end of year newsletter. With the wet and wild Spring of 2024, it made lambing challenging, however, that didn’t stop our fantastic farm manager, Tim, from securing strong pricing for our lambs and venison throughout the year.

We are also thrilled to be supplying both lamb and venison to our family hospitality business, Thwaites, which was established in 1807. You can now sample our produce at their outlets across the UK, and it’s exciting to see the new ways their chefs are utilising the ingredients!

And with that, it is time to wrap up the shooting

And with that, it is time to wrap up the shooting season! It’s been great to see so many returning parties year after year to Barwhillanty. Special thanks to our gamekeeper, David, for taking such good care of them and ensuring exhilarating days out all round.

There have also been a series of gun dog training days, hosted by renowned trainer, Andy Cullen. Highlights include several Novice and Open level field trials, with one of the King’s dogs making an appearance.

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