Aberdeenshire Sheepdogs

Located on a farm near the town of Ellon, just 15 minutes from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire Sheepdogs offers your clients the opportunity to experience sheepdogs at work during an interactive demonstration.

Michelle and Gary Bruce share their experiences working, training, and trialling with their five Border Collies, and tell stories about life on a Scottish sheep farm. Clients are invited to meet the dogs and can even try working the dogs themselves.

Aberdeenshire Sheepdogs offers experiences suitable for groups.

Interesting Facts

• Michelle and Gary’s Collies range from 9-month-old puppies to 6.5 years old, allowing clients to see dogs at various stages of training.
• Several of the dogs have competed and won at Scottish sheepdog trials.
• Floss is Michelle’s main working dog and loves lots of cuddles!

Additional Information

Depending on the time of year, there may be opportunities to bottle-feed orphan lambs or watch a sheep shearing demonstration.

The “Dog House” log cabin, equipped with a wood-burning stove, provides a covered area for indoor and outdoor viewing. Picnic benches are also available outside.

The demonstration area is equipped with a PA system and hearing loops.

Souvenirs are available from the “Dog House,” including yarn from the farm’s sheep and Aberdeenshire Sheepdog hats and whistles.

For groups of fewer than 5 people, contact directly for pricing.

Sheepdog Experience
Duration: 45–60 mins
Availability: All year-round
Group Size: 1–50 min/max

Inclusions

• Learn about the history of sheepdogs and the farm
• Experience a sheepdog demonstration
• Opportunity to meet the sheepdogs and try working them
• Tea and coffee available throughout

Terms and Conditions

• Payment terms on request.
• Tour operator vouchers accepted.
• 4-week cancellation policy.
• Final numbers 7 days in advance.
• Accessibility: enquire in advance.
• Suitable footwear required.