Guardswell Farm, Guardswell Farm, Perth (2025)

22/05/2025

Ponds. We are so fortunate to have a few ponds at Guardswell Farm- a mix of sizes and conditions, but this one is our favourite. It’s been a pleasure watching it mature, and we’ve pretty much left it to its own devices over the last 14 years. It’s gone from being relatively bare banked (photo 7- from the sales particulars, 2010) and worked its way towards photos 1 and 2 from this spring. It was formed approximately 30 years ago as an irrigation pond, and for carp fishing- and it’s so special to have the last 3 photos, to compare the current ones to. Teaming with bird and plant life, amphibians, molluscs- as well as lots of other semi aquatic and aquatic insects. These little havens are all part of the mosaic of habitats that make up Guardswell, and we want to make sure that we look after them (or leave them as alone as we can) as part of how we farm alongside nature.

21/05/2025

Arete Glasshouse Dinner at Guardswell Farm. Wednesday 25th June. Join at the table in Guardswell Glasshouse for an evening of grounding into creative, common sense dining. Neil and George will host you for a three-course fire cooked dinner, inspired by the seasons and influenced by both chefs’ classic, contemporary training. Step into a relaxed, small scale dining experience - whilst taking in the sunset over the Carse of Gowrie. The glasshouse is a lovely small space, so tickets are relatively limited, so we’d encourage early booking.

20/05/2025

Family Farm Holidays. Nature Friendly Farm Holidays. Meadows for small people to run loops around, old fashioned summer holidays, adventures to the hilltop swings or the boat on the hill. Seeking out Scottish wildflowers on Guardswell hill, or ID-ing moths. Following animal trails in the long grass, p**p identification and finding all of the little badger dug holes across the field. Morning birdsong. Building dens. We love sharing our little slice of Perthshire hillside with you- if you’re looking for a summer adventure, one where you don’t have to leave the farm, where you can slow down… we’d love to welcome you- the farm gate is always open.

19/05/2025

It’s Nature Friend Farming Week with - do you know about them? Anna was recently made one of their Nature Friendly Farming Champions- and what an awesome privilege.

So what makes the way we farm at Guardswell “nature friendly”? Its not just about producing food at all costs- its about balancing the production with our immense love and care for the environment- hoping to improve it for all those beings on the farm- the beasties, the plants, the trees, the fungi, the birds, the soil microorganisms, the livestock and even the humans.

Tree planting, hedgerow creation, wildlife corridors, carefully planned grazing, new orchards and orchard restoration, ancient trees and woodlands, standing deadwood, bees, waterways and ponds, completely wild areas + seed rich habitats, wildflower rich habitats, riparian planting, native replanting of commercial woodland areas, no-dig market garden, natural anthelmintics, bee scrapes… the list goes on.

Head on over to follow this week, or maybe take part in one of their events or webinars? If you fancy reading the case study on Guardswell and Anna, you can head over to their website.

18/05/2025

Sourdough School + Lunch with Iain from Little Trochry Farm

Saturday 5th July, 10am-5pm

Were you a die-hard Guardswell Farmstand supporter during the covid lockdowns? Then you'll remember Iains incredible sourdough, his insanely delicious babka and cinnamon buns...! Join Iain for a day at Guardswell for all things Sourdough.

Read a little more here, or a bag a spot- https://www.guardswell.co.uk/events-calendar/sourdough-and-artisan-bread-workshop-lunch

15/05/2025

World Agritourism Day 2025

We are so thrilled to be part of a pretty awesome industry- welcoming visitors to real working farms, sharing the produce that we grow, showing you how we farm with nature- sharing with you our little slice of perfect Perthshire hillside that we call home and work. From a stay in a hut, to a visit to one of our markets. A memorable wedding or learning to make cheese. Shopping at the Farmstand or cooking our Shetland beef outside the Farmhouse.

Have you got a favourite agritourism business- in Scotland, or further afield? Give them a wee shout out!

14/05/2025

It’s MARKET DAY! 3pm-7pm today. Come and support the wonderful local farmers and food producers at today’s market. Grab your favourite basket, hop on your bike, bring your kids for an after school ice cream, sit on the lawn and take in the view, fill the fridge with nutritious and well grown goodness, pick up some plants for the garden… the blue skies are on their way. Can’t wait to see you later on today.

13/05/2025

GUARDSWELL PRODUCE MARKET
TOMORROW
3pm-7pm

Little Trochry Farm
ARAN Bakery +
Artisana - Exquisitely Decadent Brownies

Our own Guardswell Farm stand

Plus awesome food to eat on the day by:tuskers

And some brilliant stalls to learn at with:
The Dundee Naturalists Society

Thank you for the lovely photos Rural Studio.

08/05/2025

It’s World Donkey Day!! A special tribute to our two beautiful donks- Hugo and Ollie. Chief happiness providers at Guardswell Farm. Meadow managers. The noisy duo who honk as you turn into the drive. Currently still with their super hairy winter coats- but they’ll soon be as smooth as they were during C&As wedding a few years ago. Beautiful photos by

07/05/2025

Guardswell Farm Produce Market!!

Our first market of the year is a week today- next Wednesday- the 14th May, from 3pm-7pm- and we honestly cannot wait.

Little Trochry Farm
ARAN Bakery + LON
Artisana - Exquisitely Decadent Brownies
The Cheesery
Diggers Fine Cider
Arngask Farm
Bowhouse
Flowers by the Brae
Downto Earth Mushrooms
Good Food Good Feelings
Eastfield Dundee
Call of the Wild
Denhead Farms Farmstand
Our own Guardswell Farm stand
Plus awesome food to eat on the day by:
Tusker
Luigi's Pizzeria
Joelato
And some brilliant stalls to learn at with:
The Dundee Naturalists Society
RHET Perth & Kinross CI

Market dates:
14th May
11th June
9th July
6th August
10th September

We also have an awesome range of different events on at the farm over the next few months:
- Cheese Making Workshop- 23rd May- sold out
- Sundown Yoga with Evy- 3rd June
- Felted Fleece Workshop- 15th June- sold out
- Sourdough School + Lunch- 5th July
- Eolach Seasonal Dinner- 18th July
- RBST Scotland Conference ‘25- 31st July
- Pasta Workshop with Eastfield- 21st August
- Spoon Carving with Louise Forbes- 21st Sept
- Cheese Making Workshop- 17th October

For more info on any of our events, and tickets- head on over to our website:
https://www.guardswell.co.uk/events
Guardswell Farm, Kinnaird, Inchture, Perthshire, PH149QZ

06/05/2025

Yoga with Evy
Tuesday 3rd June, 6.30pm

Join Evy for a gently energising evening yoga practice in the cosy Granary at Guardswell Farm- gradually awakening the body with a loving yoga flow. The nourishing practice will release into a blissful savasana.

Sip our homemade Guardswell herb tisane and enjoy the sunset over The Carse of Gowrie post yoga, leading you into an evening feeling refreshed and relaxed. It is the perfect mid-week rest.

The bluebells are flowering in our Big Wood at the moment- so whilst they're probably going to be over by June, if you're coming to yoga, and fancy a wee wonder to enjoy before the class starts- drop us a note and we can give you a map (you'll need at least 30-45mins pre class for the walk).

Tickets: https://www.guardswell.co.uk/events-calendar/sundown-yoga-with-evy

05/05/2025

The Farmhouse.

Whether you're a group of friends who want to enjoy some farm fresh air and yomps around the area, or maybe a family from all four corners of the country keen to come together- the Farmhouse is a pretty ideal gathering spot. The Big Green Egg to cook some of our own Hebridean hogget or Shetland beef, a whole farm to explore and a firepit for long slow evenings.

The Farmhouse sleeps 10 people, across 5 bedrooms.
2 night midweek stays (Mon-Wed, Wed-Fri) or 3 night weekend stays (Fri-Mon), £350 per night (which works out at £35 per head per night, which we think is pretty ace!!).

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