Description
Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows is a family-owned working farm and farm shop that serves as a highly popular stop on the famous North Coast 500 route. It ranks as one of the best things to do with kids in Beauly, operating as an engaging farm shop and animal viewing attraction where families can experience traditional Highland hospitality. The venue provides a lovely countryside pitstop where children can get up close to famous Scottish farm animals and discover local treats.
Prices start from completely free, as there is no admission fee required to visit the site, park your car, or view the outdoor animals from the designated viewing safety barriers. Families only need to budget for the high-quality local produce, unique Scottish gifts, or custom animal sponsorship packages available inside the shop.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows provides an ideal, accessible countryside experience. It perfectly combines a gentle animal encounter with an educational look at traditional Scottish food production to keep young children fully engaged. It is the perfect destination for a brief morning excursion, a relaxing afternoon break, or a memorable photo stop during a wider Highland road trip.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Core Activity Features
Detailed Highlights
- Meeting Katie-Morag: Katie-Morag is the resident superstar Highland cow who was taken in as an orphan and raised directly on the family farm. She is incredibly cheeky and has mastered pulling hilarious, expressive poses whenever visitors hold up a camera. Children absolutely love watching her shaggy coat and impressive horns from the safety fence while capturing fun family photos.
- Saying Hello to Jamie MacKenzie Fraser: Named after the legendary Scottish historical fiction character, Jamie MacKenzie Fraser is a friendly younger Highland cow who shares the pasture. He also came to the site as an orphan and absolutely thrives on the attention he receives from visiting families. Kids enjoy watching his playful antics, especially during his favourite hour of the day which is dinner time.
- The Alpaca and Goat Paddock: Positioned right beside the primary cattle field is a lively group of resident alpacas and goats. These fuzzy, curious animals love watching new faces and are always eager to stroll over to greet passing toddlers. It provides a wonderful visual contrast to the heavy cattle and keeps animal-loving children fully entertained.
- The Highland Larder Experience: The beautifully organized indoor farm shop is packed with a massive selection of authentic regional foods and home-grown potatoes. Parents can browse premium smoked salmon, wild venison, and local cheeses while kids check out the traditional shortbread and sweet Scottish tablet treats. It offers an authentic taste of local culinary culture in a very warm, welcoming environment.
- The Bespoke Hamper Station: The shop features a dedicated year-round station where visitors can assemble customized gift boxes filled with traditional treats. Children love picking out their favorite jam jars, biscuits, and small trinkets to build a personalized present for grandparents. It is an excellent way to involve young minds in a creative, tactile shopping activity.
Specific Attractions and On-Site Features
- The Highland Cow Field: The main outdoor paddock located directly adjacent to the main store building.
- The Alpaca Enclosure: A separate viewing fence housing the farm's family of friendly alpacas.
- The Larder Shop Floor: A spacious indoor retail space designed with wide, highly accessible browsing aisles.
- The Gift Emporium: A dedicated retail section specializing in themed Scottish souvenirs and home decorations.
- The Tattie Shed Stock: Large displays showcasing the farm’s own home-grown Scottish potatoes.
- Jamie's Gold Sponsorship Pack: An on-shelf gift set allowing families to officially sponsor Jamie MacKenzie Fraser.
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