Hi from W Yorkshire.
Sounds a great spot you have, I'm envious of all you who live fairly near each other, and in one of my favourite areas, you should certainly have a meet up, like minds would make a great evening out (green with envy emoty?).
I lived near Mintlaw for a short time, up to the North near a moss, then lived near New Deer, so I know all these places mentioned, great times. (Great place, shame about the husband LOL).
I have goats (Toggenburgs and Boers), couple of sheep, geese and hens.
Been watching our birdlife this morning, wonderful, all the trees I've planted over the years are now full of life