A family run sheep and cattle farm in the highlands of Scotland.
After working in different places in the highlands for the previous four years, in 1984 Chris Swift was fortunately able to take on South Clunes Farm and grow his cheviot flock in what was now home. Since then the farm has grown to have 1000 breeding ewes, 65 Luing cows, 5 dogs, hens, bees and two generations of Swifts living and working at the farm.
Calving, lambing, shearing, making hay, feeding, getting tractors stuck, getting tractors out, training dogs, working the dogs, hosting guests - just a few of our day to day tasks! We are a team and farming is our lifestyle.
Chris arrives at South Clunes Farm and moves in with 400 sheep, a dog and a stick.
The first highlanders arrive at SCF, a great asset for the pasture management. Loch Grant is finalised and Chris and Susie take their first swim in it as a married couple.
As the farm grows, students (loons) start coming to help with the increasing workload.
Wee bales become a big part of the farm.
20 years at the farm! Celebrations all round topped with a new hay and lambing barn.
A pair of beavers return to the highlands in a 100-acre enclosure around Loch Grant.
The first Luing bull arrives to SCF from 'The Cadzow Bros' in the Isle of Luing.
The farm opens its gates to guests, hosting events and farm tours
