Succulent & Full Flavoured SCOTCH LAMB
Sheep came to Scotland over 2,000 years ago and now, there are more sheep in Scotland than there are people. Sheep farming is a way of life across much of rural Scotland and Scotch Lamb is to the fore of Scotland’s food production; highly valued by top chefs at home and abroad as well as home-cooks.
The rugged Scottish landscape means that much of the rural land is unsuitable for growing crops but it is perfect for rearing livestock. Many of the farming families producing Scotch lamb have been doing so for centuries and are experts in raising healthy, tasty, stock, with quality assured from a stress-free life grazing on the Scottish hills.
Byres Farm, Moray
MEET THE SMITHS
Byres is a mixed arable and livestock farm on the banks of one of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers, the Spey.
It is here that the Smiths grow malting barley specially for the Glenlivet Distillery, and they welcome visitors to see where the Scotch whisky story begins: in the field. Byres Farm whisky tours take visitors to see the barley crop, hear how it is grown, see the machinery used to sow and harvest it and, most importantly, taste it! The tour works very well ahead of any planned distillery visits.
General farm tours take guests further into the farm to meet the livestock as well. The farm caters for adult-only, family and specialised tours for children (with farm activities and crafts). Self-guided walks are also available.
Byres Farm