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31/10/2024

Happy Halloween everyone!

📸 winging_mamahood I can’t believe it’s been two years since you stayed with us!

19/10/2024

A true shepherds experience.

We recently changed the pillows in the shepherds huts and instead of synthetic material we opted for the natural option.

We love the idea of using the wool we produce. Wool is a natural temperature regulator keeping you warm when you are cold and cool when you are hot.

We do our best to make sure you have the best stay!

17/10/2024

Due to a cancelation we have availability this weekend!

Visit our website to book now or drop me a message.

16/10/2024

On nights like this, light the stove and cuddle up for a movie night!

The TV in our hut is just a DVD player as your on holiday so shouldn't be catching up on the soaps but sometimes its nice to watch a movie together.

Whats your families favourite movie?

07/10/2024

Last minute October availability!

Needing a change of view? Escape to our luxurious shepherds huts overlooking the loch.

Visit our website to book now!

We can’t wait to welcome you.

01/10/2024

It’s officially hot chocolate season!

We provide hot chocolate, milk, sugar and mini marshmallows because we know you have enough to remember.

29/09/2024

Who remembers collecting conkers?

So much anticipation breaking she’ll open to see if the conker inside is bigger than the last.

Enjoy time in the outdoors with your family this Autumn - sometimes it’s the simple things that bring the most pleasure.

Follow us on our latest wooly adventure!

28/09/2024

Hi, I'm Katie and together with my husband, our sons and Marks parents we farm at Easter Craigduckie in Fife, where we run approximately 1,500 breeding sheep.

Every year, our sheep have to be clipped for welfare reasons, which leaves us with over 3,000 kg of raw sheep fleece each year. In recent years this amazing natural fibre has been pretty much worthless and what we receive for it doesn’t even cover the cost of the contract shearers we get to clip the sheep.

From years of experience of working with sheep and finding out more about the fantastic qualities of wool (with huge thanks to my neighbour Veronica from Culross Yarn for her inspiration and encouragement) I wanted to find ways of working with our own wool to produce beautiful products that others could enjoy.

It amazes me that this is such a sustainable product created on our farm and it has so many properties and uses including:-
🐑 a natural insulator
🐑 able to keep you warm
🐑 able to keep you cool,
🐑 durable and easy to clean
🐑 breathable
🐑 and after all of that it is also biodegradable (I did tell you it was amazing!)

We are really lucky to have a wide variety of breeds within our flock of sheep which provides us with an array of colours, textures and lengths of fleeces to choose from. Each breed has different qualities, and I am loving experimenting with them all.

So... ..I have been learning a new craft called wet felting. It is a process that involves just soap, water, a raw fleece and carded wool. We have even sent some of our own wool away to the mill to be cleaned and carded so these rugs are made completely from Craigduckie wool.

This process produces beautiful 100% wool, sheep friendly, felted fleece rugs. They are like sheepskin rugs just less the skin - the felted wool backing holds the fleece together which means a sheep can produce one each year.

The rugs are hugely versatile and can be used as decorative throws, rugs, seat pads, wherever you like really. They add great warmth and texture to a room and are lovely to snuggle up to on a cold night.

Watch this space for some of our first creations – I can't wait to hear what you think.

16/09/2024

Escape the everyday this weekend!

Why not catch up with friends or bring Granny and Grandpa and enjoy exclusive use of the Shepherds Huts. Visit our website to book now!

Please help us spread the word.

We cant wait to welcome you!

14/09/2024

Have you notiecd the nights drawing in?

There's certainly a change in the air and I have noticed some leaves starting to turn - Autumn is on the way. Time to slow down, light the stove and snuggle up for the night.

Whats your favourite thing about Autumn?

09/09/2024

I feel so lucky to be able to call this my office.

Not many of you will know, but I used to have a 9 - 5 office based job. I really enjoyed the job but as the boys got older it was difficult to juggle everything.

So, Craigduckie Shepherds Huts was born with the aim of allowing me to work from home.

We are now appoaching 5 and a half years of Craigduckie Shepherds Huts and whilst it has allowed me flexibility and made life easier, I absolutley love seeing people enjoying the huts, the farm and the experiences they offer. I get so much job satisfaction from reading the reviews and just driving past seeing families huddling around the firepit or out walking in the field.

07/09/2024

How would you start your day at Craigduckie Shepherds Huts?

A luxury weekend breakfast hamper
Pancakes, bacon and maple syrup
Freshly baked load of bread with homemade jam
Crossoints and homemade jam
Craigduckie Bacon rolls and tomato sauce

let us know in the comments.

01/09/2024

We absolutely loved this beautiful painting left by Thomas of our Ewe View hut - so talented.

We loved sharing our little piece of Scotland with you!

25/08/2024

🐑Which sheep breed are you most like?🐑

A - Shetland - small, naughty, non complier with a wild hair do!

B - Welsh Mule - pretty, elegant and happy to comply (most of the time)!

C - Beulah - stubborn and wooly but produce very cute offspring!

D - Dutch Spotted - shapey and should be treated like royalty always!

23/08/2024

Due to popular demand... ..we have released our Summer 2025 dates so you can get organising!

We have kept our prices the same as this year.

Save this post if you would like a shepherds huts stay in 2025 or visit our website now to book your next adventure.

We cant wait to welcome you!

20/08/2024

Cant belive the boys are back to schoo tomorrow.

Its been such a quick seven and a bit weeks and I'm going to miss them tomorrow.

Are you looking forwards to getting back into a routine and getting some time to yourself to get jobs done or will you miss them?

15/08/2024

What are your plans for THIS WEEKEND?

Whether you are celebrating the first week back or making the most of the last week of the holidays why not join us in Ewe View.

Visit our website to book now!

We cant wait to welcome you.

04/08/2024

We love that we have featured in Paul and Hilary’s holiday highlights.

20/07/2024

Charcuterie board anyone?

What better way to enjoy your first night at Craigduckie Shepherds Huts.

We can deliver this to your hut at a time to suit you during your stay - just select it as an extra when booking via our website.

Tag someone you would like to share it with below.

07/07/2024

Meet the locals!

We are a mile from the main road so you'll not see many people around but there are plenty of sheep.

They dont have much road sense but they will leave you alone to enjoy your holiday. Theres something quite entertaining about watching them tare and munch on the grass.

📷 Katie Pryde Photography

26/06/2024

Are you ready?

With only a couple of days left of school before the Summer holidays start (if you are in Scotland) are you organised?

I cannot wait - the boys are so useful on the farm nowadays and I absolutely love not living my life by the 9am and 3pm schedule.

If you are looking for a get away with a slower pace of life, lots of fresh air and green fields as well as very comfy bed and power hot shower check out our availability now!

We can’t wait to welcome you.

15/06/2024

Strawberries anyone?

One thing we do really well here in Scotland is grow delicious soft fruit.

Why not enjoy a fun filled family day picking your own strawberries and having a wander around these fantastic farm shops all within an hour of us.

But what soft fruit is your favourite? i cant decide between srawberries or raspberries!

Cairnie Fruit Farm (Cupar) have a huge selection of fruit to pick and a great play area so you can make a whole day of it and also the cake selection in their cafe is to die for!

Craigies Farm Shop and Cafe (South Queensferry) also have a great selection and a lovely farm shop so you can stock up for your stay and also a brilliant indoor play area for your little farmers.

briarlandsfarm (Stirling) is great for a family day out with their jumping pillow and football golf and you can pick your strawberries for brining home (if they get that far)

12/06/2024

Meet your host!

Im Katie and I usually hide behind pictures of sheep and shepherds hut but its about time I introduced myself properly.

In a past life I was a rural surveyor but now I am at home on the farm running Craigduckie Shpeherds Huts, helping my husband with the sheep and cattle and taxiing my two sons around.

I love meeting all of our guests, showing you around the farm and making sure your stay is spot on. I cut the grass, fill the logs up, clean the huts (with help), make the beds, bake the cakes and meet everyone when they arrive and I absolutely love it!

09/06/2024

Are you in need of a couple of nights away?

You are in luck! We have availability in our Ewe View shepherds hut this Firday and Saturday (14th - 16th June 2024)

Ewe View come with its own outdoor baths - what better way to relax than in a bubble bath with a view over the loch.

Visit our website to book now!

03/06/2024

The market runs on the 2nd Weekend of each month at Solsgirth Home Farm, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, FK14 7NZ 10am to 3pm

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Grown your own conker tree from conkers you collect. When I was about 10 I found a conker that had sprouted and I planted it in the garden. Fast forward a few years (and a few more) a few house moves and it’s growing in our garden larger than life. So if you want to grow conker trees with your kids here’s how to do it - 1. Collect conkers 2. Place them in a bowl of water tans make sure they all sink. 3. Place them in an air tight container with a piece of kitchen roll at the bottom. 4. Dampen the kitchen roll with water.5. Place another price of kitchen roll on top and pop the lid on. 6. Place in the fridge for 2 - 3 months. 7. Once sprouted plant them in a pot of soil and keep watered. Our boys loved doing this and I hope you do too. Save this post so it’s to hand when you next collect conkers. #conkers #outdoors #growyourown #conkertree #outdooractivitieswithkids #familytime #screenfree #homeschooling #parenthack #craigduckie #glamping #gorural

What do you want from your next weekend away? people & places, memories & pictures, feelings & momentssmiles & laughterIf so we have it covered and can’t wait to welcome you to Craigduckie Shepherds Huts!

Did you know we are only 50 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh! We all enjoyed an amazing family trip to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Wednesday night! Wow what an experience it was and to top it off the gentleman staying with us @craigduckieshepherdshuts was one of the marines performing. Have you ever been to the Tattoo? If not I’d highly recommend for all ages. #edinburgh #tatoo #edinburghtattoo #militarytattoo #edinburghcastle

Come for a look around our Ewe View Shepherds Hut. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Lambing time!

For those of you who are looking to get in on the ‘live lambing’ action at Criagduckie Shepherds Huts this year we would suggest booking your stay between the following dates: 28th Feb - 10th Mar 2024 & 29th Mar - 30th Apr 2024 With approximately 1500 expectant sheep there will be lots of lambs - we just need you all to keep your fingers crossed for some dry weather.

We have had a busy weekend pregnancy scanning our ewes (mummy sheep). Each ewe is scanned so we know exactly how many lambs she will be having.This is really important so we can ration their feeding depending on how many lambs they are having. We feed the triplet mums more than the single mums so that the single lamb doesn’t get too much and end up too big which would mean a difficult birth for mum and also so the triplet mum gets enough to grow all three of her lambs.Its now time to get organised for lambing - they will be here before we know it.Are you excited?

Welcome to Craigduckie Shepherds Huts!Where you can escape everyday life, get back to nature and explore the countryside - making memories that will last a lifetime.We cant wait to meet you and show you around.

Are you looking forward to spring?I can’t wait for warmer days, lighter nights, greener grass and of course baby lambs!What’s not to love.Let us know in the comments what you are looking forward to most.#springiscoming #lambs

Are you in need of a cosy night by the fire? Our single night offer is available for all dates throughout January and February. Just drop us a message to secure your dates!

2023 - what a year it’s been! Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way - we have loved catching up with returning guests and meeting new ones and can’t wait to welcome you in 2024! We would like to wish you all the very best for the New Year ahead! #happynewyear #happyhogmanay #2023 #2023inpictures

Are you a sunrise or a sunset kind of person or are you like me and just a sucker for a colourful sky? #sunset

Meet Jenny!

The latest member of the family. Saying that Jenny has been part of the family coming up 20 years. Mum and I bought her as a yearling and backed her (taught her about having a rider and what to do). She has always lived with my mum until she recently moved to Craigduckie. She has settled in really well and has even met the sheep! They weren’t very sure what to make of her at first but she absolutely loved rounding them up. She has loved meeting all our guests and loves carrots, apples and polos if you want to bring her a wee treat 🤣.

Would you like to wake up to this view?

We still have limited Autumn availability if you’re looking to getaway from busy life and enjoy a slower pace of life surrounded by countryside and the occasional sheep. Check out availability and book now via our website.

September already?

September already? Do not fear we are maybe entering the 'ber' months after what feels like one of the wettest summers but September can be pretty stunning and a great month for a holiday in the countryside. Like this post if you would like to wake up to this view from your shepherds hut? #september

Is it even Summer if you haven’t had a Pimm's yet?

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Craigduckie Shepherds Huts

Enjoy a memory-making countryside experience from our luxurious shepherds huts in the heart of Scotland

Escape the stress of everyday life, reconnect with the countryside and experience first-hand what farming life is all about or simply relax, take time to unwind and enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings and its wildlife. What ever the reason for your 'get away' we can't wait to welcome you to Craigduckie!

Why not bring your wellies and roll your sleeves up to help with feeding and caring for our sheep, cows and chickens? - all guests receive a complimentary farm tour with a chance to meet the animals and sit on the tractor.

We want you to spend quality time together, making memories whilst embracing the outdoors, getting back to basics, building dens, flying kites or going on an adventure off the beaten track.