How long is the tour?

The Errington Farm Tour runs about one hour.

Arrive at the farmhouse entrance—signage will direct you to the Walston Braehead Farm site; it is not at the Errington Barn cafe site.

Yes; children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult for safety around animals and uneven ground.

Are cheese samples available and is it pasteurised?

Errington Cheese makes unpasteurised cheeses; ask staff about sampling and suitability for dietary restrictions before tasting.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

No. The farm has uneven surfaces and steps that make parts of the tour unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

What is the cancellation or reschedule policy?

Tours can be rescheduled up to three days prior to the event.

Open Farm Sunday at Errington Cheese: Walston Braehead Farm Tour | Farm | Events

On 7th June 2026, Errington Cheese opens its working doors for Open Farm Sunday at the Walston Braehead Farm site, a short drive from Carnwath in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The one-hour Errington Farm Tour pulls visitors across grassy paddocks and into stone barns to meet sheep, goats, and pigs, and to watch the first steps of artisan cheese take shape. This is a close-up portrait of food production: animals, milking sheds, and the human skill that converts raw milk into award-winning cheese. The route is straightforward but tactile—uneven farm tracks, muddy gateways, and low barn thresholds that place you at animal level. On the tour you’ll step into livestock spaces, learn about seasonal lambing and kidding cycles, and hear cheesemakers explain how grazing, breed, and timing shape flavor. The animals are the scene-stealers: inquisitive sheep that nudge out for a nose, sure-footed goats with lively personalities, and contented pigs rooting in shaded pens. Those elements combine with broad views over rolling fields and drystone walls that define this corner of the Scottish Lowlands. Errington Cheese staff are frank and approachable; questions about feed, milk-handling, or raw-milk safety are answered plainly. The tour makes a point of showing the processing arc—barn to vat to maturation—so visitors come away with a practical sense of why unpasteurised cheeses taste different and what farm stewardship looks like. Because Open Farm Sunday is free for this date, the event is as much community outreach as it is a demonstration of rural craft. Accessibility is limited: expect uneven ground and steps. Families do well here—children must be supervised—and comfortable footwear is essential. Photographers will enjoy soft morning light in the yards and late-afternoon glow across hedgerows. Plan for basic weather shifts; the farm has both shelter and open spaces, but some sections are exposed to wind and rain. Why book? For urban visitors or food lovers, the Errington Farm Tour compresses the story of artisanal dairy into one revealing hour. It’s an opportunity to meet the animals, learn directly from cheesemakers, and stand where milk becomes cheese. As a local experience it ties culinary taste to landscape, showing how grazing patterns and seasonal life cycles shape flavor. For a short, grounded outdoor experience near Carnwath, this tour is earnestly local, quietly educational, and immediately memorable. Arrive at the farmhouse entrance where signage will guide you to check-in; note the tour takes place at Walston Braehead Farm site, not the Errington Barn cafe site. Wear practical clothing and supervise children. Questions about dairy allergies or unpasteurised nature of the cheese are best asked before sampling. Tours can be rescheduled to three days prior. This hour-long visit leaves you with a sense of provenance and appreciation of craft.

About Erringtons Barn Ltd

Erringtons Barn Ltd, based in Carnwath, Scotland, operates Errington Cheese and a farm-based hospitality program that combines hands-on food experiences with farm-to-table dining.

The business offers a range of immersive activities: Pasta Making and Lunch, a full-day Cheese Making Experience, guided Cheese Tasting & Farm Tours, seasonal Supper Club events curated by Chef Ed Murray, and Maggie's Dog Run & Garden Room with an off-lead dog area and access to 80 acres of woodland.

Each experience is led by experienced practitioners: skilled chefs guide the pasta workshops and lunch, a master cheesemaker leads cheesemaking and tasting sessions, and Chef Ed Murray creates seasonal supper club menus using local ingredients and the farm’s award-winning cheeses. Visitors meet farm animals, tour production areas, and learn sustainable farming and cheesemaking practices grounded in local seasons.

Activities are designed for hands-on learning and tasting. In the cheese-making day guests follow the process from milk to finished cheese, while cheese tastings pair varietals with seasonal accompaniments. The pasta experience emphasizes seasonal ingredients and a farm-to-table meal featuring participants’ own creations. The garden room offers relaxed breakfasts, lunches, coffee, cake, and access to woodland walks and fresh-baked breads, meats, and cheeses.

Sessions welcome beginners and experienced visitors, offer take-home samples, practical notes, and flexible booking options for small groups, private events, and corporate retreats.

Erringtons Barn Ltd emphasizes sustainable practices, local supply chains, and small-group, intimate settings that connect visitors with food origins. By combining expert-led instruction, award-winning products, and direct farm access, the business provides credible, educational, and memorable culinary experiences in South Lanarkshire.

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