Meet the Baillie family, milk cows, feed calves, and learn how milk goes from cow to bottle on a family-friendly Dairy Farm Tour.
Authentic on-farm visits that offer close-up encounters with dairy life in Thankerton.
Hillhead of Covington is a family-run dairy farm located in Thankerton, Scotland run by the Baillie family. The farm offers a hands-on Dairy Farm Tour that gives visitors direct exposure to daily life on a working dairy. On the Dairy Farm Tour guests meet the Baillie family and their cows, participate in milking, and feed friendly calves while learning about the journey of milk from cow to bottle.
The experience is suitable for all ages and is designed to be both educational and engaging. Hosts from the Baillie family guide visitors through practical activities and explain the basic steps of milking, calf care, and on-farm routines. The tour takes place on the farm property in Thankerton, allowing visitors to observe livestock and operations in a real farm setting rather than a simulated environment.
Hillhead of Covington focuses on direct, hands-on learning that connects visitors with agricultural processes. The Dairy Farm Tour highlights animal interaction, basic animal care tasks, and the production steps that lead from fresh milk on the farm to bottled dairy products. For those seeking an authentic farm visit in Scotland, Hillhead of Covington offers a simple, family-oriented introduction to dairy farming hosted by the Baillie family.
For specific booking details and available tour dates, view the Hillhead of Covington listing on The Adventure Collective.
Location
Thankerton, Scotland
Find the farm in Thankerton
Family-run
Baillie family
Hosted by the Baillie family
Tours Offered
Dairy Farm Tour
Hands-on dairy experience
Suitable Ages
All ages welcome
Family-friendly farm visit
Book the Dairy Farm Tour in Thankerton to milk a cow, feed calves, and learn the milk journey with the Baillie family.
