Contact
Kitchen Coos & Ewes is run by Neale and Janet McQuistin, of Airyolland Farm. You can contact us in the following ways – Please remember, we are a working farm and we might not be able to reply straight away!
Get in Touch
Mail Us
- info@kitchencoosandewes.com
Call Us
- 07944 850823
- 07852464842
Find Us
Address
High Airyolland, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 0AU
Have an Enquiry?
We’d love to hear from you! Before sending us a message, please check our Visitor Information page and FAQs, as you might find the answer you’re looking for there.
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Visit
Before you set off, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check through the essential information about your visit. We’ve put together details on our location, parking, what to wear for our farm tours, and what facilities you’ll find when you get here.
We’ve also answered some of the most frequently asked questions to help you feel fully prepared for your Highland Cow experience at Kitchen Coos and Ewes.
To make sure you don’t miss out, please book your visit in advance. Our tours fill up quickly and we aren’t able to take walk-in visitors, so it’s best to secure your spot before you arrive!
Questions & Answers
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Can I bring my dog?
Yes, all well behaved dogs are welcome at our farm. However, for safety reasons, dogs cannot go on safari in the trailer or on the walking tour. Owners are very welcome to walk their dogs along our roadway before and after a tour.
Are your tours dog friendly?
Guide dogs are welcome in all cases except for our walking tour where the group walk towards untethered grazing cattle. Family pets are not allowed to travel in our safari trailers as they may alarm our Highland cattle when we get close to them.
What ages of children are the tours suitable for?
Our tours are suitable for all ages, and we will tailor our chat to the ages of our guests. There is no charge for guests aged two years and under. The youngest person we’ve had on tour so far was 8 weeks old, and we’ve also had a guest who was 92 years young on tour – he had a great time!
Are tours suitable for those with mobility problems?
Our trailer based tours are suitable for everyone. There are three wheelchair anchor points inside our large safari trailer which can be accessed by a purpose-built ramp at the farm.
Will I see a baby Highland cow?
Yes, and at certain times of year you might even see a new-born Highland calf. Our Highland cows calve in March and April, so if you visit us in spring you’ll usually see some very cute little ones.
Can my family have an exclusive tour just for us?
Yes, get in touch and if it’s possible to accommodate you we will.
You can reach us on 07944850823.
What Our Clients Say
Posted on Tripadvisor Edward EVerified Funday with the coos! We chose the hands on experience and what an experience it was! Right from the start, weathers was glorious, Neale, the host, was very welcoming, pleasant and full of great information, starting with a brief family history, with a lot of wit and humour thrown in. The safari driver Robert was an excellent back up to Neale, both with a vast knowledge of their coos. Getting up close and personal to these majestic animals was a dream. Brush their coats, scratch their chin, feed the youngsters, take loads of photos. At no time were we hurried along, an hour and a half stretched out to two hours. Then after that it’s back to the old byre for coffee n cakes and a wee shop round the gift shop. Honestly, if anyone reading this has never been then get yourself along to a fun filled educational experience, you will have a fantastic day with brilliant hosts/owners.Posted on Tripadvisor Chloe JVerified Perfect family day out Most amazing day out for all ages !! My expectations were blown out the water with how good it was. We spent so much time up close and personal with the coo’s which my little boys was extremely pleased with. Thank you to neale for replying so quickly to my emails as I’m the most unorganised person on the planet, he made our day go very smooth sailing. And a massive thank you to Robert who was talking tractors to my tractor obsessed toddler.Posted on Tripadvisor lynnepTN21Verified Outstanding experience An outstanding experience. Staff friendly and informative. Coos beautiful and loads of them. We enjoyed grooming them as much as they did! Cake at the end was very tasty too.Posted on Tripadvisor Laura HVerified What a fantastic day We had an amazing experience from start to finish. Chase and Jess were fantastic hosts who made the whole visit enjoyable, welcoming, and memorable. Getting the chance to groom and stroke the coos was absolutely outstanding and such a unique experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Scotland and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again myself on a future trip. The tour ended perfectly with tea, coffee, and delicious homemade cakes — thank you, Janet! There was also a lovely souvenir shop with very reasonable prices. A huge thank you to everyone involved for such a wonderful experience! 😋Posted on Tripadvisor Laura FVerified Coo cuddles and cake! We booked a hands-on coo tour after my parents loved their experience the previous week while we were on holiday nearby. Neale and Janet led our tour (on their 35 year anniversary!) they were so knowledgeable and the information they provided about the history, farming etc was very interesting. We had plenty of time getting to tour the farm, brush the cows, cuddle with calves and were then treated to a lovely array of biscuits/ cakes! I would highly recommend visiting!Posted on Tripadvisor JadeVerified Outstanding personable experience Amazing experience for all ages, to be up close and personal with the highland coos! Very well organised Chase and Jess were amazing so warm and welcoming, sharing their years of experience and knowledge educating us in such a fun and engaging way, honestly blown away by the interaction , we were not rushed at all, we were all asking questions and all were answered. Unbelievable morning spent , we were then taken to have our tea , The cakes were delicious , the table set up was absolutely fantastic, no wonder this experience has such a high rating, the personal touches and personable atmosphere was outstanding- thank you so much for a memory that will remain with each and everyone one of usPosted on Tripadvisor Alma SVerified Lots of hairy coos. Our 3rd visit to KCE, we love the whole experience, learning about the Coos ,the wildlife and the importance of looking after the land. Lots of fluffy Coos to look at all the little cute calves even got to see to babies being bottle fed 😍. Then the kitchen part, fresh baked cakes and a drink yummy. They also have a COO shop with lots of coo items to buy. The people who work there are all friendly and very knowledgeable on the land and livestock ,there are sheep 🐑 on the farm also. We will go again if in the area love it xPosted on Tripadvisor Navigator54234834631Verified Highland cow tour Well what can i say, highland cow experience was great, chase and jill very knowledgeable and very friendly. Shpuld be more than 5 star, unforgetable experience and would highly recommend. Lovely gift shop, small but alot of good things. Kitchen marie was a lovely touch for a some cake and coffee. We had a great day and weather was great. So many pictures taken.Posted on Tripadvisor Terri EVerified Unforgettable Day Our experience at Kitchen Coos and Ewes was fabulous! The first thing we were able to do was to pet two baby Highland calves who were beyond precious.  Even though it was cold and rainy, we visited the fields and got to interact with several groups of Coos. Chase and Neal were great guides and answered all of our questions. At the conclusion of our tour, we gathered in the barn for the most delicious homemade sweets, tea, and coffee. I would recommend this tour to everyone. It was an unforgettable experience that if we ever have a chance to come back, we will make it a priority..Posted on Tripadvisor travnutzVerified WONDERFUL Experience! I cannot say enough good things about this experience. We are Highland Cow enthusiasts, and this really nailed it for an experience. Took the ‘Highland Cow Safari’ which entailed getting into a trailer and being pulled by a tractor into the fields. The property is so expansive and so many generations of family lived here as well. Got out and was able to groom and pet many of these gals who our tour guide knew them all by name. So. Impressive. There are over 140 Highland cows on this estate. Then back in the trailer and off to the nursery area to see the moms and babies – so adorable. They come over to the trailer to check us out! Final stop was a spot where a trained cow will get up on a rock so you can take pics and selfies – so way cool! Afterwards it was off to the nice warm barn filled with picnic tables for some hot tea, coffee and home made baked goods. BEST shortbread, I even bought the cookbook! Then off to the giftshop where these Highland Cow enthusiasts could get a little crazy! Afterwards, as most folks dissipated, we were regaled with history and stories by Neale, a nice Scottish gent that drove the tractor. I seriously can listen to him ALL day. Go. Just go experience this for yourself!!!
