Scottish Agritourism

Name: Scottish Agritourism
Address: Auchterhouse, DD30RA, GB
Telephone: +441382320707

The sector body for agritourism in Scotland. Providing leadership & a strong voice.

06/10/2026

Five MSPs with a rural remit have confirmed they will participate in a political question time with Scottish Agritourism members and sector stakeholders at Evening with Scottish Agritourism on 24 November.

Gillian Martin MSP (SNP)
Finlay Carson MSP (Conservatives)
Andrew Baxter MSP (Lib Dems)
Donald MacKinnon MSP (Labour)
Jamie Langan MSP (Reform UK Scotland)

Will take part to answer questions and address challenges from an expected 120 attendees at Cairns Farm, West Lothian.

The question time is part of a lively evening agenda which includes a networking drinks reception, two-course supper and Scottish Agritourism's second annual Sector Recognition Awards.

Get involved and get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-scottish-agritourism-tickets-2002198075341

05/10/2026

Hear from Lynne Jobes, who runs Beirhope Alpacas, on how membership has supported her agritourism journey.

Beirhope Alpacas in the Scottish Borders was recently named Best Farmstay and Best Tent Camping Site in the UK 2026 by Hipcamp.

Our members support each other by sharing insights and experience to help one another succeed.

Get in touch to see how membership can help you grow.

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Scottish Agritourism member Louise Booth and her team at Logie Newton Farm, Lodges and Events on their double win at the Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards.

Logie Newton Farm won Best Self Catering or Exclusive Use and Best Accommodation or Unique Stay, with Boutique Farm Bothies also recognised as a finalist in both categories.

An impressive achievement highlighting the high standards of Scottish Agritourism members in the North East.

01/10/2026

Laura Paterson, Scottish Agritourism Manager, met Uganda Tourism Board-UTB members at Newton Farm Holidays, Angus, during their visit to Scotland to prepare a Global Agritourism Conference bid.

Newton Farm Holidays & Tours owner Louise Nicoll and Ally Bruce of Pathhead Farm, cafe and events., Angus, shared their development stories, authentic farm experiences, and the growth of Scottish Agritourism with Henry Bukenya, Business Development Officer and Pearl Kakooza, Chair of the Uganda Tourism Board.

30/09/2026

Boost your accommodation business profitability. Join Scottish Agritourism members online on Tuesday, 14th October at 11:00am for an in-depth discussion on topics affecting your bottom line.

A key benefit of Scottish Agritourism membership: Profitability Forums turn member WhatsApp questions into focused, facilitated discussions. Share your experiences, hear from others, and take away actionable steps to boost your business's profitability.

Learn more and register on our website now.

Not a Scottish Agritourism member? Message us to learn more about joining our network and accessing member benefits.

28/09/2026

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Gillian Martin for Aberdeenshire East, joined a meeting of Scotland's National Agritourism Strategy Board last week.

Scottish Agritourism shared evidence gathered from 110 agritourism and farm retail businesses, which highlighted barriers to profitability and growth. The significant impact of the costs, time and stress of planning on business development emerged as a key issue.

A roundtable discussion followed, centring on actions within the Scottish Government’s remit to help unlock further potential in agritourism and farm retail.

Eight young farmers also joined the meeting to share an in-person perspective with Ms. Martin and the agencies around the table.

Following the meeting, Ms. Martin, said: “I was pleased to meet the members of the Scotland's National Agritourism Strategy Board and hear directly from young farmers about the opportunities and challenges facing their businesses, for which I am grateful.

As we continue our engagement with the sector this evidence will help inform our understanding of the barriers that businesses face and the ways we can support sustainable growth in Scotland’s rural economy.”

25/09/2026

Want to improve your farm café or restaurant’s profitability?

New for 2026: The Scottish Agritourism Profitability Forum for Cafés & Restaurants brings agritourism and associate members together for exclusive, in-depth discussions on topics that affect your bottom line.

Whether you’re a small café or a growing restaurant, you’ll gain practical solutions and proven tips on costs, finding trusted suppliers, and learning what’s working for others in your sector.

These sessions are a key benefit of Scottish Agritourism membership, turning member WhatsApp questions into focused, facilitated discussions. Share your experiences, learn from fellow members, and take away actionable ideas to boost your business's profitability.

Free for members (registration required).

Find out more & sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-agritourism-profitability-forum-cafes-and-restaurants-tickets-1998351348678

22/09/2026

Scottish Agritourism has appointed renowned agricultural lawyer and adviser Linda Tinson to its Board. With 20+ years of sector experience, Linda will help drive growth and innovation as Scotland’s agritourism industry continues its record-breaking success.

Visit the Scottish Agritourism website for full details.

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21/09/2026

Last week, Weddings & Events operators met to share real-world experiences and practical solutions on marketing, pricing, and operations at the first Scottish Agritourism Profitability Forum.

The group included members already involved in weddings and events, as well as those entering the market, ensuring a useful balance of industry knowledge and fresh perspectives.

Members can access the meeting notes here: https://www.goruralscotland.com/member/knowledge-hub/member-meetings-information/001-profitability-forum-weddings-events-september-2026/

Register now for the Farm Retail Profitability Forum on Monday 28th September at 11:00am: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-agritourism-profitability-forum-farm-retail-tickets-1998349718803

Not a member but interested in joining Scottish Agritourism and getting access to this and many other benefits? Learn more and join today: https://www.goruralscotland.com/member/become-a-member/

17/09/2026

Want to improve your café or restaurant’s profitability?

New for 2026: The Scottish Agritourism Profitability Forum for Cafes & Restaurants brings members together for in-depth discussion on topics affecting your bottom line.

Whether you’re a small café or a growing restaurant, you’ll gain practical solutions and proven tips on costs, finding trusted suppliers, and learning what’s working for others in your sector.

These sessions are a key benefit of Scottish Agritourism membership, turning member WhatsApp questions into focused, facilitated discussions. Share your experiences, learn from fellow members, and take away actionable ideas to make your business more profitable.

Free for members (registration required).

Find out more & sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-agritourism-profitability-forum-cafes-and-restaurants-tickets-1998351348678

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Auchterhouse
DD30RA

Telephone

+441382320707

Website

http://Www.scottishagritourism.co.uk/

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