Our Farm and Fibre Experiences

When you book an experience with us, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to two historic farms in the South of Scotland each offering a very different tour. From the Farms to the Fibre Processing, this unique experience gives you an insight into the traditional ways of farming life and how we process the fleece and wool at Creation Mill CIC.

Your tour will be tailored to your interests, whether that’s hands-on time with the animals , learning about how they are cared for, the history and stories of the land to the wool processing of the fleece and wool.

Highlights of the farm experience include:

  • Meet the animals: Spend time feeding, interacting and learning about the alpacas and sheep in their natural environment

  • Fibre Processing: Get hands on with the various processes used in developing your wool and fleece into a finished craft with Emma at Creation Mill. From Scouring to felting, Emma will guide you to create your own bespoke gift to take away.

  • Tailored Experience: Perfect for small groups, families, or anyone looking for a truly authentic, off-the-beaten-path Scottish experience from farm to fibre.

  • Explore and Discover Langholm: Extend your stay and enjoy exploring the “Muckle Toon” and surrounding area with our many historic sites, gardens, cafes, shops and outdoor activities.

Please dress for visiting a working farm and weather appropriate.

A typical experience will last 5.5 hours

9.45am - meet at Creation Mill, Buccleuch Mill, Glenesk Road, DG13 0ES. Please arrive on time for a prompt departure.

10am - leave for Farm

approx 10:15am - arrive at Farm

approx 12:15 - depart Farm

approx 12:30 - Arrive back and Creation Mill for lunch

1pm - Fibre processing workshop at Creation Mill

approx 3pm - Workshop finishes

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Burnfoot Farm Tour and Fibre Processing at Creation Mill
£80.00

Travel from Langholm up to Burnfoot Farm nestled in the stunning Ewes Valley where you will be greeted by Andrew and Gillian Elliot who manage a 3,000 acre hill farm, where they care for a flock of 1,500 South Country Cheviot crossed with New Zealand Romney Breed.

Andrew will take you on a journey through this ancient land to witness the hefted sheep and explain the farming techniques used in caring for his flock while offering tales of the history and connection to the land and stories of people and place. Throughout the changing seasons, you will witness all the joys of a working farm.

Additionally, Gillian will explain how her blankets are processed using their own wool. You will also be provided with a sample piece of wool to use in the fibre processing back at Creation Mill, where Emma will guide you through each of the processes towards creating your own bespoke creation.

A truly rewarding and sustainable day out from Farm to Fibre processing.

5.5 hours

9.45am - meet at Creation Mill, Buccleuch Mill, Glenesk Road, DG13 0ES. Please arrive on time for a prompt departure.

10am - leave for Burnfoot Farm

approx 10:15am - arrive at Burnfoot Farm

approx 12:15 - depart Burnfoot Farm

approx 12:30 - Arrive back and Creation Mill for lunch

1pm - Fibre processing workshop at Creation Mill

approx 3pm - Workshop finishes

Travel and lunch included, please provide your dietary requirement in the information box.

You will need to wear outdoor clothing; wellies and waterproofs preferably to keep you clean and dry or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

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Hebbs Alpacas Tour and Fibre Processing at Creation Mill
£80.00

Hebbs Alpacas, often describes as peaceful and serene is located four miles south of Langholm along the banks of the river Esk in an area historically known as the “Debatable Lands” rich in history and just a short distance from the 16th Century Gilnockie Tower.

Owned by Beverley and Byron Morgan, they manage a 90 strong herd of alpacas, both Suri and Hucaya with the addition of two Llamas across 60 acres of grazing land. Bev offers visitors a meet & greet experience where you are encouraged to feed the alpacas, learn how to put on the halter to lead them and engage in the skirting process of the shorn fleece.

You will have the opportunity to visit the onsite shop where you can purchase yarn, knitted goods and gifts made from the fleece from the alpacas.

Return to Creation Mill with your sample fleece where Emma will guide you through the fibre processing supporting you to create your own bespoke textile gift.

5 hours

9.45am - meet at Creation Mill, Buccleuch Mill, Glenesk Road, DG13 0ES. Please arrive on time for a prompt departure.

10am - leave for Hebbs Alpacas

approx 10:15am - arrive at Hebbs Alpacas

approx 12:15 - depart Hebbs Alpacas

approx 12:30 - Arrive back and Creation Mill for lunch

1pm - Fibre processing workshop at Creation Mill

approx 3pm - Workshop finishes

Transport and Lunch provided, please provide any dietary requirement in the information box.

Staying over? There are four luxury log cabins each with private hot tub to extend your stay after your tour.

For booking details for the log cabins, contact Bev direct on hebbsalpacas@gmail.com

You will need to wear outdoor clothing; wellies and waterproofs preferably to keep you clean and dry or wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

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