FARMING AND CONSERVATION
The estate land is farmed and managed with the principle aim of preserving the environment rather than for production. We work closely with environmental bodies such as Scottish Natural Heritage, the RSPB and the Forestry Commission to preserve natural habitats for birds, mammals and wildflowers.
We have several designated areas of Sites of Special Scientific Interest and of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We graze black face sheep and a suckler herd of cattle. We have one herd of Highland cattle down at Garvard.
Our farming methods are generally organic and we employ corncrake and chough friendly farming procedures in conjunction with the RSPB.