Goats in Coats Festival 2026
Join us for our heart-warming Easter tradition at Scotland’s only cashmere goat farm.
Meet our baby Cashmere goats in hand-knitted jumpers, enjoy guided cuddles, and discover our pioneering Scottish Regenerative Cashmere story.
Dates: 11, 12, 18 & 19 April 2026
Location: Myreside Farm, Inverkeilor, Angus, DD11 5RL (note: not at our Lunan Bay/Redcastle site)
WHAT WE OFFER
A one-hour, self-guided festival experience, with friendly hosts on hand and a beautiful hand-drawn map to guide you around the attractions.
- Baby Goat Nurseries: Peek into our indoor nurseries and see this spring’s kids playing with mums. Expect ~70 newborns across March.
- Goat Cuddle Pens: Each ticket includes one dedicated cuddle session with a cashmere kid, supervised by our goat-herders.
- Meet More Goats: Say hello to Silver Cloud’s Anglo-Nubians and our gentle Boers (including the chatty twins Trixie & Choccie), plus last year’s famous kids like Honey & Hilda and Hamish & Heidi.
- “Who’s the Daddy?” Meet the breeding bucks – Che Goatvara, Dennis, Herbie and Frank and test your parentage-guessing skills.
- The Goat Express: Hop aboard our 10-seat passenger trailer for a scenic loop of the farm.
- Tractor Photo-Ops: Climb into vintage and modern tractors for those must-have farm snapshots.
Tickets & Dates
- Dates: 11, 12, 18 & 19 April 2026
- Standard: £17.50 per person (age 2+)
- Infants: Under-2s are free (no ticket required)
- Duration: 1-hour self-guided route during your allocated time slot
- Goat cuddles: One cuddle station per ticket included
All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
AMENITIES ONSITE
ACCESSIBILITY & IMPORTANT INFO
- Accessibility: The kidding shed is wheelchair-accessible with an accessible toilet; outdoor paddocks via wide gravel paths.
Ask us for our accessibility site plan before booking so you can confirm suitability. - What to Wear: Warm, weather-proof clothing and suitable footwear (you’ll step through disinfectant foot mats).
- Health & Safety: Please use the hand-wash and foot-dip on entry and exit and follow all on-site guidance.
- No food/drink on the route: To protect our animals, please enjoy refreshments before or after your tour.
- No smoking/vaping anywhere on site.
- Pregnancy Advisory: Due to zoonotic risk guidelines, pregnant visitors or those who may be pregnant cannot access the farm.
HOW TO FIND US
Venue: Myreside Farm, Inverkeilor, Angus, DD11 5RL
Google Maps: Search “Lunan Bay Farm Goats in Coats Festival” or use the link on the ticket page.
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Public Transport: Train to Arbroath or Montrose, then bus/taxi. Stagecoach 47 serves Inverkeilor (approx. 2-min walk).
Please note we are not at our Lunan Bay (Redcastle) site for this event.
Sustainable Travel
Help us reduce environmental impact – consider cycling, train + bus/taxi, or car-sharing. Bike parking is provided on site.
