Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Doonies Farm
In or near Kingswells.
Doonies Rare Breeds Farm was a farm in Aberdeen, Scotland that maintained a large collection of rare and endangered farm animal breeds. The farm occupied 134 acres and was nationally recognised as a b
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Doonies Farm, the nearest railway station is Aberdeen, located 3.3 km away. Entry to the farm is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is AB12 3LT.
About
Doonies Rare Breeds Farm was a farm in Aberdeen, Scotland that maintained a large collection of rare and endangered farm animal breeds. The farm occupied 134 acres and was nationally recognised as a breeding centre for rare breeds. There were 23 rare animal breeds on the farm, including pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, chickens and ducks. Young new arrivals such as lambs, calves, chicks and foals arrived at Easter time. Doonies Farm stood on the coast, just past the old fishing village of Cove. At the time of its closure, Doonies Farm operated as a family-run business, having previously been owned and operated by Aberdeen City Council for roughly 20 years. Doonies Farm closed on 21 August 2023 as a consequence of the nearby ETZ (Energy Transition Zone) being built by the council.
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From the Wikipedia article
Doonies Rare Breeds Farm was a farm in Aberdeen, Scotland that maintained a large collection of rare and endangered farm animal breeds. The farm occupied 134 acres and was nationally recognised as a breeding centre for rare breeds. There were 23 rare animal breeds on the farm, including pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, chickens and ducks. Young new arrivals such as lambs, calves, chicks and foals arrived at Easter time. Doonies Farm stood on the coast, just past the old fishing village of Cove. At the time of its closure, Doonies Farm operated as a family-run business, having previously been owned and operated by Aberdeen City Council for roughly 20 years. Doonies Farm closed on 21 August 2023 as a consequence of the nearby ETZ (Energy Transition Zone) being built by the council.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1218, -2.0589
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB12 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Doonies Farm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Doonies Farm?
- Doonies Farm is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 3LT).
- What is Doonies Farm?
- Doonies Rare Breeds Farm was a farm in Aberdeen, Scotland that maintained a large collection of rare and endangered farm animal breeds. The farm occupied 134 acres and was nationally recognised as a b
- How do I get to Doonies Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 3LT.
- Is Doonies Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Doonies Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Doonies Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 3LT.