Lunan Bay Goats in Coats Farm Tour Festival with Goat Cuddles Easter 2025
Multiple dates and times
Myreside Farm, Inverkeilor, DD11 5RL
Description
Join Us for the Goats in Coats 2025 Easter Festival at Lunan Bay Farm – A Heartwarming Family Tradition!
Book Your Spot for April 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2025, to See Our Baby Goats in Hand-Knitted Jumpers!
A Delightful Family Outing Awaits
This Easter, Lunan Bay Farm is excited to open its doors for our annual Goats in Coats festival – an event that captured hearts last year with its irresistible blend of charm, fun, and education. Meet our baby Cashmere goats dressed in colourful, hand-knitted jumpers, lovingly made by our community knitters! The sight of our adorable kids in their snug coats, along with the opportunity to cuddle them, is a heartwarming experience that families and visitors of all ages adore.
By attending this special event, you’re not only enjoying a day filled with smiles and cuddles but also supporting our Scottish Regenerative Cashmere Project. We’re proud to be reviving Scottish Cashmere production sustainably, producing eco-conscious textiles that respect the environment. The festival gives you a glimpse into the workings of this unique project, making it both a fun and informative day out!
What to Expect at Goats in Coats 2025
We have lots to experience plus some surprises on the day!
1. Easy Parking & Secure Bike Area: Friendly car park stewards will greet you at our free car parking area on the farm and bike park, conveniently located just off the A92.
2. Warm Welcome and Map: Our meet-and-greet team will introduce you to your tour, providing a beautiful, hand-drawn map by artist Fleur Baxter to guide you through all the attractions.
3. Goat Feed Shop: Purchase goat feed and receive advice on safely feeding our goats for an interactive and enjoyable experience.
4. Indoor Baby Goat Nurseries: Gain exclusive access to our indoor nurseries, where you can feed and pet our adorable baby goats and their mums. Watch the little ones at play in their designated areas!
5. NEW for 2025: Meet the Angora Goats: Get acquainted with our Angora goats from Anfield Mohair Farm, a stunning fibre breed with curly silver ringlets, joining the festival for the first time this year.
6. NEW for 2025: Dairy Goat Kids: Say hello to our sweet dairy goat kids, another wonderful addition for 2025.
7. Cuddle Stations: Enjoy one-on-one goat kid cuddles at our cuddle stations with guidance from our friendly goat herders.
8. "Who’s the Daddy?" Game: Test your guessing skills when you meet and feed our impressive breeding bucks – Che Goatvara, Dennis, Shetland Davie, and more!
9. NEW for 2025: Catch Up with Last Year's Kids: Meet last year's famous kids, now a year older and full of personality.
10. Meet the Boers: Visit our gentle Boers, known for their friendly manner and distinctive dangly ears.
11. NEW for 2025: Souvenir Shop: Find exclusive Goats in Coats festival merchandise and keepsakes at our onsite shop.
12. Goats in Coats Bakery: Treat yourself to delicious baked goods, all goat themed.
13. NEW for 2025: Specialty Coffee Truck: Enjoy a coffee-to-go with high-quality brews and other drinks from our specialty coffee truck.
14. Handwashing and Foot Dipping Stations: Conveniently located handwashing and foot-dipping facilities to keep everyone safe and comfortable.
15. Accessible Toilets: Toilets, including disabled facilities, are available on-site.
16. Disabled Access Throughout: Our tour is designed to be accessible for everyone, ensuring a welcoming experience for all visitors.
17. NEW for 2025: Hop up The Goat Express: Our new passenger trailer pulled by our vintage tractor will take you around our farm.
This event sold out last year, so book early to secure your spot!
Celebrate Easter with cuddles, community, and unforgettable memories at the Goats in Coats festival 2025!
Important Information for Festival Visitors
Before You Book
All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE
Important Notice for Pregnant Women
Due to Scottish Government guidelines regarding the zoonotic risks associated with livestock, if you are pregnant or may be pregnant, unfortunately, we cannot permit you access to the farm for health and safety reasons.
Tickets
- Standard Tickets: £17.50 per person for adults and children over 2 years old.
- Infants: Children under 2 years old enter free. No ticket required.
- Essential: All visitors, apart from infants under 2 years old will required tickets.
- Tour Duration: Each ticket grants access to a one-hour self-guided tour during your allocated time slot.
- Goat Cuddles: Each ticket includes access to one goat cuddle station per person.
- Tour Route: There is one way system through the tour site to follow and free map will be issued at ticket booth
- Arrival Time: Please arrive at your allocated time slot to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
Goat Feed
Goat feed is available for purchase at £1.50 per bag (cash preferred) upon arrival and at the halfway. You’ll find feeding stations throughout the tour, with clear instructions on safely feeding our goats.
Health & Safety - What to Expect and Wear
- Hand Washing: All visitors must wash hands before and after the tour using our handwashing facilities.
- Foot Disinfection: Please disinfect your footwear before and after the tour using our foot mats.
- Footwear: Suitable footwear is required as you will step in disinfectant foot mats.
- Warm Clothing: Our sheds are large, well-ventilated barns, and the tour extends outside, so dress warmly for comfort.
Location
The festival is held at Myreside Farm, Inverkeilor, Angus (please use link below as the postcode does not take you to the correct location)
Directions
For directions, type “Lunan Bay Farm Goats in Coats Festival” into Google Maps, or use this link:
[DIRECTIONS TO GOATS IN COATS TOURS]
Please note: We are NOT located at our Lunan Bay site at Redcastle called "Lunan Bay Farm - Scottish Cashmere Goats".
Sustainable Transport Options
Help us reduce our environmental impact by choosing eco-friendly travel options:
1. Cycling: Bike parking is available at the festival.
2. Train: Nearby stations are Arbroath and Montrose, both a short bus or taxi ride from the farm.
3. Bus: Take the Stagecoach Bus Service 47, connecting Arbroath and Montrose to Inverkeilor, then a 2 min walk to the farm.
Thank you for considering sustainable transport!
Onsite Facilities
- No Eating or Drinking on Tour: To protect our animals, food and drink are not permitted during the tour.
- Speciality Coffee Cart: Available in the car park for drinks before or after your tour.
- No Smoking or Vaping : Smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere on the farm.
- Accessibility: The kidding shed is wheelchair-accessible, with a disabled toilet onsite. Outdoor goat paddocks are accessible via a wide gravel path.
- Parking: Free onsite parking. Please consider car sharing. Stewards will assist with parking and exiting.
Souvenirs & Services
- Souvenir Shop: Exclusive Goats in Coats merchandise is available onsite.
- Bakery: Enjoy fresh, goat-themed baked goods.
- Speciality Coffee Truck: High-quality coffee and drinks to enjoy before or after your tour.
Note: All outlets accept cards, but cash is preferred.
We look forward to welcoming you to a memorable and enjoyable Goats in Coats festival experience!
Location
Myreside Farm, Inverkeilor, DD11 5RL