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Hillhead of Muirton, Roddy and Angela Catto,

A well-known North East dairy farm is throwing open its gates to the public and local schoolchildren as part of the forthcoming Open Farm Sunday celebration. Roddy and Angela Catto, who farm at Hillhead of Muirton, Whitecairns, near Dyce have invited local schoolchildren to visit the farm on Friday 15 June. A day later (Saturday 16 June), the farm invites all members of the public to come along.

Large event - 1000 visitors

A well-known North East dairy farm is throwing open its gates to the public and local schoolchildren as part of the forthcoming Open Farm Sunday celebration.

Roddy and Angela Catto, who farm at Hillhead of Muirton, Whitecairns, near Dyce have invited local schoolchildren to visit the farm on Friday 15 June. A day later (Saturday 16 June), the farm invites all members of the public to come along.

Working with the Royal Northern Countryside Initiative, there is a treat in store for all who visit. Not only do they get to see a modern dairy farm and the story of where milk comes from but there are guided farm tours, sheepdog demonstrations and working farm machinery on display. And for animal lovers, there will be cows, calves, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry. Also available will be a wide selection of locally produced foods and, on the Saturday, cookery demonstrations and tastings.

An excited Roddy said: “We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming local schools to Hillhead of Muirton on Friday 15 June and we open to the public the day after.

“We have pulled together an action-packed, informative and entertaining event that will have something for everyone. We are keen that people hear the fantastic story we have about the quality and provenance of local produce and introduce them to the vast array of local businesses who produce food and drink on our doorstep.

“We also want the public, and especially children, to learn more about potential careers in agriculture. You don’t need to be a farmer and stuck at the backend of a cow to have a career in our industry. There are many farming related careers – some less, and some more practical - which are equally as exciting and rewarding for school children to consider.

Royal Northern Agricultural Initiative Manager Rob Clunas, who has helped organise the event said: “We are so pleased to be working in partnership with NFU Scotland and the Catto family, in helping promote our agricultural industry to school children, their teachers and the public over these two days. It should be an amazingly informative event for everyone involved.”

Keen to take part and host an event this year? Register your event here.

Questions? Contact the Open Farm Sunday team: OpenFarmSunday@leaf.eco or phone 07912 463151



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