Kirkwood Real Farms

Kirkwood (Real Farms) is a family-run regenerative beef and lamb farm near Dalton, Lockerbie, offering holiday cottages and farm‑based visitor activities. The Steel family have run tourism and farm stays here for decades alongside retailing their “Real Farm Meat”.

On-site experiences include vintage and modern tractor driving, quad/off‑road sessions, bottle‑feeding lambs, sheep‑shearing demos, fishing and wildlife walks; many activities are paid and some are reserved for guests. The farm also supplies retail meat to local restaurants and shops.

A working livestock farm with a mix of accommodations and bookable, hands-on experiences suitable for adults and children.

Look out for:

• Tractor and vintage tractor driving experiences and short add‑ons.

• Quad biking and off‑roading sessions (paid activities; some seasonal availability).

• Bottle‑feeding lambs, hen feeding and sheep‑shearing demonstrations—family‑friendly and often limited to guests.

• On‑site fishing, walking routes and opportunities to see regenerative grazing practices.

Best way to experience it:

Book accommodation or a specific driving/animal session in advance via the Real Farms website; allow time for rural travel and wear sturdy shoes and weatherproof clothing.

• Many on‑site experiences are paid and may be restricted to guests—check the website before travel.

• Rural location with limited public transport; car recommended.

• Wear sensible footwear and expect muddy ground after rain.

• Contact the farm for accessibility, group bookings and exact dates for demonstrations.