FARMING & PRODUCE

“TO FORGET HOW TO DIG THE EARTH AND TO TEND TO THE SOIL IS TO FORGET OURSELVES”
Mahatma Gandhi

Through organic and regenerative agriculture, and sustainable methods of food production,
we aim to produce the most delicious and nutritious produce possible
in ways that respect the land, regenerate our soils
and support the livelihoods of those who love providing good food.
Learn more below about our thoughtful stewardship of Falkland’s remarkable landscape:
– the way we care for our animals
– what happens to our crops in the field
– the forty year-old story of Pillars of  Hercules

LIVESTOCK

With a commitment to native breeds, with both organic beef and organic lamb fed and finished predominantly on grass. Our cattle is mainly Aberdeen Angus and Belted Galloway. Our large flock of Texel and Scottish Blackface sheep can be found throughout the estate. We produce meat for sale through various outlets.

Livestock at Falkland Estate
Arable Farming on Falkland Estate

ARABLE

Organic barley, oats and beans are grown on Falkland Home Farm. Our crop supplies a range of uses including feed for cattle, malting barley for local distilleries and oats for organic cereal bars. We are working hard to shorten the supply chain and link with local producers – if you are a local producer interested in our crops, please contact us directly.

PILLARS OF HERCULES

Pillars of Hercules was established through the pioneering efforts of Bruce Bennet in 1983. Started as an organic market garden, then becoming one of Fife’s early farm shops and Scotland’s first Organic Cafe – with a Campsite and Bothy nested in a wonderful organic farm
After 40 years under Bruce’s leadership, ownership was transferred to local farming company Falkland Rural Enterprises Ltd, which operates a small number of entities who steward the land, properties and activities at Falkland Estate.
Visit Falkland Estate
Farming at Falkland Estate
Forestry and wood - Falkland Estate