Name: Craigie's Farm Shop and Cafe
Rating: 5.0

Craigie's Farm Shop and Cafe

Craigies Farming Deli and Cafe, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9AR, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Craigies Farm, founded in 1966 by John and Kirsteen Sinclair near Edinburgh, is a leading Scottish farm shop and family destination offering fresh produce and hands-on farm experiences. The Little Farmers Playbarn is an indoor and outdoor adventure park where children can meet animals and enjoy daily interactive shows, with advance booking recommended on weekends and holidays. Seasonal highlights include Pick Your Own (PYO) fruit and vegetables. Unique activities include the Tractor Driving Experience for adults 17+, Pony Pamper Sessions for children 5+, the Highland Cow 4×4 adventure during calving season, and the Goat Walking Experience along a scenic nature trail with interactive markers for children.

Prices include Highland Cow Experience for a group of 4 at £150, Goat Walk at £25 per person or £60 per family, and free Little Farmers entry for children under 1, with standard tickets for ages 1–16. Craigies Farm delivers a complete modern Scottish farm experience, combining local food, outdoor fun, and hands-on adventures for families and visitors of all ages.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Modern Farm Experience: Craigies Farm began as a single-table shop in a converted barn in 1988 and expanded with the addition of the Café in 2007. Today, it stands as one of the UK’s leading farm shop destinations, offering a genuine modern Scottish farming experience. Little Farmers, an indoor and outdoor adventure farm park for families and children, opened, making Craigies a go-to destination for fun, learning, and fresh produce.
Little Farmers Playbarn: Little Farmers is Scotland’s exciting indoor and outdoor adventure farm park. Children can explore the animal sheds, enjoy interactive animal shows, and take part in daily session. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance booking is recommended during weekends and school holidays.
Tractor Driving Experience: September 21st & November 9th. A 45-minute, hands-on tractor driving session in a John Deere tractor guided by an experienced farmer. Suitable for adults aged 17+ with a valid driving license.
Pony Pamper Sessions: A fun and interactive experience for children aged 5+ with adult supervision. Participants groom, dress up, and take a pony for a guided walk around the farm. The session ends with a lunch box at Little Farmers.
Wellies are recommended as the activity is partly outdoors.
Highland Cow Experience: A 90-minute guided adventure aboard a 4×4 vehicle, offering a close encounter with Scotland’s iconic Highland cows. Calving season in autumn provides an opportunity to observe their fascinating behaviour.
Goat Walking Experience: A unique self-guided walk with two friendly goats along a scenic nature trail. Visitors use a provided map to discover wooden markers along the route, each featuring a scratching symbol that children can record in a Nature Trail Booklet.
Pick Your Own (PYO) Fruit & Vegetables: Craigies Farm is renowned for its seasonal PYO experiences. Entry to the fields requires a pre-purchased voucher, ensuring guaranteed access during peak periods. Daily availability reports are provided online throughout the season.
Events: https://craigies.co.uk/events-activities/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Animal Experiences
- Highland Cow Experience (Group of 4): £150.00
- Craigies Goat Walk – For One: £25.00
- Craigies Goat Walk – Family Ticket: £60.00
Farm Entry & Activities Little Farmers: Free entry for children under 1; child ticket for ages 1–16
Pick Your Own (PYO) Entry:
- Adult: £2.50 per person
- Child (walking age to 15 years): £2.50
Other Experiences
- Tractor Driving Experience: £60.00
- Apple Juicing Service: £40.00

Pricing URL: https://craigies.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Little Farmers Party Package: Make your child’s birthday unforgettable with a fun-filled farm adventure. This package guarantees your party date and includes 2.5 hours of exclusive party time at Little Farmers.
- What’s Included
  - Party Room: Private, fully decorated with themed tablecloths, cups, napkins, balloons, and a birthday banner.
  - Guest Admission: 10 children’s party tickets (including the birthday child) and 11 adult tickets (including 2 adults for the birthday child).
  - Play Area Access: Full access for all children.
  - Party Picnic Box: Ham or cheese sandwich, fruit, jelly, crisps, and juice for each child (gluten-free & vegan options available).
  - Unlimited Drinks: Squash and water throughout the party.
  - Animal Experience: Private meet-and-greet with a pony, goat, or sheep (sheep unavailable during lambing season).
  - Birthday Treats: £5 gift voucher for the birthday child and a digital party invitation template.
  - Setup Time: Party organiser and family can arrive 15 minutes early to prepare.
- Optional Add-Ons
  - Extra Child Ticket – £19.99 each, Extra Adult Ticket – £3.50 each
  - Party Bags – £3.50 each, 10-inch Birthday Cake – £25.00 each & Adult Catering – £5.50 each
  - Pizza – £5.00 each, Cupcakes – £1.75 each & Sausage Roll Platter – £20.00 each
- Key Details
  - For children aged 1+, hosting 10 to 30 kids.
  - Party duration: 2.5 hours, available Monday to Sunday.
  - Homemade cakes welcome (bring your own candles and matches).
- Package Price: Chuckling Chicks – Little Farmers Party Package (First 10 Children): £199.90

Opening Hours

Craigies Farm Shop & Café
- Monday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Hot food served until 4:00 pm
- Coffee, tea & cakes served until 4:30 pm
Little Farmers
- Monday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (last entry 1:00 pm)
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last entry 3:00 pm)
- Friday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (last entry 3:00 pm)