Farm Tours with the Farm Team (Seasonal) Join our farm team for a seasonal guided tour of Balchurn Home Farm.
Meet the animals, see day-to-day farming in action, and gain a real insight into how we manage the land and raise our livestock.
These tours offer an authentic look at working estate life and are available at key times of year to reflect the farming calendar, including lambing and calving seasons. Exclusive Full Estate Tour with Laird Jamie Williamson – Discover the Heart of Alvie & Dalraddy’s 13,500 Acres Embark on a captivating journey starting from the Estate Garage, where you'll be whisked away in one of our robust 4x4 vehicles.
Discover the charm of Balchurn Home Farm, where you'll learn about our farming practices and see our sheep and cows on your travels.
Understand the different breeds we have and why they're integral to our farm.
Be captivated by the sight of new-born lambs in April and May, and calves in the Spring and Autumn. Ascend to the breath-taking Monadhliath hills, where you'll visit the deer feeding grounds and an estate bothy, while gaining insights into the work of our gamekeeper and vital conservation efforts. Descend to explore the Zip Park, Sawmill, and Granite Quarry, delving into the estate’s diverse activities and industries.
Continue your exploration at Dalraddy Holiday Park, uncovering its range of accommodation, activities and amenities while learning about its history. Conclude your tour at Alvie House with a guided visit and insightful Q&A session with Jamie Williamson, accompanied by tea and biscuits in the library.
This immersive journey lasts approximately 2½ hours and is priced at £240 for up to 4 people. Farm-Focused Tour (Short Option) For those with limited time, our farm-focused tour offers a 1 to 1.5 hour experience priced at £140 for up to four people.
This version focuses on Balchurn Home Farm, giving guests the opportunity to meet the animals, learn about seasonal farming activities, and understand how we manage the land and raise livestock throughout the year..
Opening Times
Seasonal please call to check availability.
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How to find us
Just off the B9152 between Aviemore and Kingussie
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