Auchlyne
Matt, Charlotte and Steve are on the Auchlyne Estate in Perthshire. It鈥檚 the first of four visits they鈥檒l make this year, charting life on the estate through the seasons.
Matt, Charlotte and Steve are on the Auchlyne Estate near Killin in Perthshire. It鈥檚 the first of four visits they鈥檒l be making over the next year, charting life on the estate throughout the seasons.
Matt meets Emma Paterson, the laird of the estate, to learn about its history and the plans for its future. He also gets a lesson in preparing their prized highland cattle for a show. Charlotte hooks up with Emma鈥檚 daughter Nicola for a spot of deerstalking and chats to gamekeeper Ian Dingwall about turning a profit from the venison. Steve is down by the river trying his hand at fly fishing for salmon, and there is a closer look at the life of Auchlyne鈥檚 resident handyman Dave Christie.
Away from the estate Adam discovers that for one rare breed of sheep it鈥檚 already shearing time, and Tom goes back to the classroom to see if the next generation of farmers are being given the training they need.
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Meet the Laird
Matt gets a tour of the 18,000-acre Auchlyne estate with the current Laird, Emma Paterson.聽聽
We learn the estate鈥檚 history and how six generations have lived here since 1888.聽聽
Matt also helps out with the grooming of their pedigree breed of Highland cattle.
Fly-Fishing
The season for salmon fishing has just started on the Auchlyne estate and Steve heads down to the River Dochart for a spot of fly-fishing.
He learns all the right moves with the laird鈥檚 brother, Niall Bowser.聽聽
Future Farmers
Thoroughly Modern Milk-Round
When it comes to milk - the old-fashioned clink-clink of glass bottles on the doorstep is having a bit of a revival.
Adam's on his way to see one milk round that鈥檚 not only improving the fortunes of farmers but also changing the face of breakfast altogether.
Paul Balmer鈥檚 family dairy has been supplying milk to East Lancashire鈥檚 milkmen, cafes and shops for more than forty years.
After years of hardship and hard graft, demand is growing again - thanks to the return of the traditional glass bottle which appeals to milk-lovers who want to go plastic-free.
Deer-Stalking
Charlotte sees how it's a way of life that doesn鈥檛 just bring in cash but also helps to control deer numbers.聽聽
Estates like Auchlyne have to cull a set number of deer each year under guidelines laid down by Scottish Natural Heritage.
But shooting for sport is controversial and doesn鈥檛 sit comfortably with many.
So Charlotte's spending some time with Nicola - Emma鈥檚 daughter and heir to the estate -聽 and gamekeeper Ian Dingwall聽to weigh up the pros and cons.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matt Baker |
| Presenter | Charlotte Smith |
| Presenter | Steve Brown |
| Presenter | Adam Henson |
| Presenter | Tom Heap |
| Series Producer | Joanna Brame |
| Executive Producer | William Lyons |
