Lochside Clydesdales
About Lochside Clydesdales
Lochside Clydesdales, located less than 20 miles from Aberdeen on a farm on the Leys Estate at Crathes, offers your clients the opportunity to get up close to this world famous Scottish breed.
Clydesdale owner, Beth Noble, offers tours of her stables to share her experiences working with the breed, stories of her life on a Scottish farm and provide your clients with a taste of Scottish hospitality. Learn about the significant role the Clydesdale horse played in Agriculture and the First World War. See the Clydesdales working and the care and preparation that goes in to these gentle giants. A ground moving experience awaits.
Beth offers a range of packages for groups visiting her farm. The horses are Beth's pride and joy and she looks forward to sharing this with your clients.
Coach parking available.
Product Offerings
2 hours
Year round Weather dependent
6-12 min/max
Travel trade pricing available - contact for more information
Experience a day in the life of a working Clydesdale. Enjoy the gentle peaceful motion of the carriage ride around the grounds at Lochton of Leys Farm.
Inclusions
- Meet the world's second largest breed The Clydesdale Horse
- Learn about their daily welfare and strength to be part of a working team
- Experience the carriage driving
- Great photo opportunities
Upsells
- Refreshments available
- Souvenir shopping opportunity
1.5 hours
Year round
6-35 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information.
Enjoy a demonstration of long reining the beautiful Clydesdales and learn about the breed history and characteristics.
Inclusions
- See the preparation that goes into getting the Clydesdales ready for driving and showing.
- Get the chance to touch, brush and take a selfie with the Clydesdales.
Upsells
- Refreshments available
1.5-2 hours
Year round
1-5 min/max
Travel Trade pricing available - Contact for more information
We welcome small group tours of less than 6 people. Min rate applies.
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