The Glencraigs Farm policy is to be as self sufficient in feed as possible, lowering our carbon footprint and making the best use of nutrients to enhance the farm and local environment.
With a rich family history and deep connection to the land, caring for the environment is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to make the best possible use of nutrients and enhance the environment in any way we can, always striving to improve our offering and sustainable operations.
"Caring for the environment is at the heart of our sustainable operations here at Glencraigs Farm"
We strive to offer the best quality, whilst actively trying to reduce our carbon footprint and effect on the environment.
Our Aberdeen Angus and native shorthorn cows are predominantly grass fed, and we strive to be as self-sufficient in feed as possible.
Crops of oats and Spring barley are grown as well as a small-scale production of vegetables and rhubarb.
Over 40,000 trees have been planted across 35 acres of farm woodland since 1994, offsetting our carbon footprint and providing timber for our operations.
Sunflowers, Poppies, Phacelia and an array of mixed wildflowers are planted to support the bee population and local wildlife.
A story spanning over a century...
The Young family have farmed for many generations, firstly in Ayrshire, near Beith, before moving to the Kintyre peninsula in 1869, when Robert Young took on the tenancy of High Knockrioch Farm, near Campbeltown.
In 1876, one of Robert's sons, William, took on his own tenancy of Drum Farm, Kilkenzie. He farmed there with his family for 28 years before taking a tenancy at Glencraigs, leaving Drum Farm in the capable hands of his eldest son.
William's youngest son, Thomas, took over the running of Glencraigs in 1904, eventually purchasing the farm in 1920 for the princely sum of £6,500.
In time, Thomas' sons William, Thomas and Robert, continued the family farming business here at Glencraigs and also at Gortchan Farm.
Glencraigs Farm was initially taken on to help feed the 15 horses required to operate William Young's other venture: the Campbeltown-Tarbert Mail coach.
The longest running mail coach in the UK, which he operated for 42 years from 1871-1913, six days a week, covering almost 80 miles a day!
In 1979, the current farmer, David, took over the farm from his father, Thomas, to become the fourth generation of Young family farmers to work Glencraigs, since 1904.
The farm has seen many changes and innovations over the years, from the mail coach and dairy farming days to growing barley for the local distilleries.
Today, David raises prime Aberdeen Angus beef and continues to innovate and diversify in his operations. From October to March, the farm is also home to several flocks of Sheep, who enjoy the winter months safe at Glencraigs alongside the internationally important Greenland White Fronted Geese.
Visitors and locals enjoy seasonal farm visits and open days to capture the beauty of the sunflowers and surroundings or take a stroll in the Diamond Jubilee woodland walk on the Farm.
Farm produce and firewood are available locally through the farm stall at the end of the road, while David and his small team continue to work the land and care for the environment while doing so.
The team that makes everything possible at the farm.
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