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artscott

  • Joined Nov 2011
    • Methlick, Aberdeenshire
Hello from Aberdeenshire
« on: November 25, 2011, 08:59:02 pm »
We are looking forward to moving to our new croft near Methlick in Aberdeenshire.  Given the time of year I think that getting some proper heating into the house will be the first priority!

But after that we will be turning our efforts to three acres of neglected land and barns.  We plan chickens for meat and eggs, veg and some fruit.  All of which I have tried before on a smaller scale back in Norfolk.  I’m also considering a couple of pigs to help clear the land and possibly a lamb or two when we have some grass worth eating.

The forum and site looks very interesting and informative, I sure will be very helpful when we finally stop packing and arrive in the new place.

Angus
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Lesley Silvester

  • Joined Sep 2011
    • Telford
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2011, 09:18:52 pm »
 :wave: Hi and welcome from sunny but cold Shropshire.  Good luck in your new venture.   :farmer:
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doganjo

  • Joined Aug 2012
    • Clackmannanshire
  • Qui? Moi?
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2011, 09:50:04 pm »
Welcome to the forum, Angus (that's a good name for Aberdeenshire  ;D)   We're a nosey lot so we'll look froward to hearing all about the move and how things go.  And yes, i would agree that heating is the first priority.  It's getting real cold down here in Central Scotland and my sister in Inverness says they have had quite a bit of snow. ::)
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HappyHippy

  • Guest
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2011, 10:16:57 pm »
Hello from me in South Lanarkshire  :wave:
I used to stay just outside Methlick (Fyvie side) in a house with a couple of acres, before moving back down home.
Look forward to hearing how you get on.
Karen  :wave:
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lachlanandmarcus

  • Joined Aug 2010
    • Aberdeenshire
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2011, 10:45:19 am »
Hi Angus!

Your plans sound great!! We are over near Aboyne/Ballater way. We have Shetland sheep and some geese/chickens and horses. If you want to learn more about the sheep side you are welcome to come and meet Curly the ram and his girls.

When you are thinking of the pigs, Stonehead is a good person to consider, he keeps pedigree Berkshires up near Insch, have had one of the pigs to eat and it was fantastic!
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mmu

  • Joined Aug 2011
    • Aberdeenshire
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2011, 04:39:45 pm »
Hi there, and welcome, I live just across the hill from you, so maybe we could meet up sometime.  I'm sure you're far too busy to socialise just now, but when you have time it would be great to meet.
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Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
    • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2011, 04:50:25 pm »
Hello and welcome from Carnoustie  :wave:
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sabrina

  • Joined Nov 2008
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2011, 04:57:36 pm »
Hello and welcome from Gamrie near Banff  :wave:
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melodrama

  • Joined Jun 2011
    • Forfar
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2011, 05:14:27 pm »
Hello from blowey Forfar  :wave:
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princesspiggy

  • Guest
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2011, 10:25:35 pm »
hi, we r only 20 mins from u!
good luck x
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thestephens

  • Joined Mar 2011
    • aberdeenshire
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2011, 08:33:17 am »
and im south aberdeenshire!
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princesspiggy

  • Guest
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #11 on: November 27, 2011, 02:07:52 pm »
Quote from: thestephens on November 27, 2011, 08:33:17 am
and im south aberdeenshire!

where abouts?  :wave:
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thestephens

  • Joined Mar 2011
    • aberdeenshire
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2011, 05:17:27 pm »
Banchory-Devenick, just of the stonehaven road!
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Brucklay

  • Joined Apr 2010
    • Perthshire
    • Brucklay Pygmy Goats
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Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #13 on: November 27, 2011, 05:22:24 pm »
Hi and welcome from just outside New Deer so not very far from you - we pass through Methlick quick a bit - hop e the winter is kind to you and you get your heating sorted out - just in case a nice wind proof jacket never goes a miss around here!!  :) :)
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Pygmy Goats, Shetland Sheep, Zip & Indie the Border Collies, BeeBee the cat and a wreak of a building to renovate!!

ambriel

  • Joined Jan 2011
    • Kinlochbervie, NW Sutherland, Scotland
  • Mad, bad, and dangerous to know!
    • Harbour Cottage
Re: Hello from Aberdeenshire
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2011, 05:52:07 pm »

Hello, and welcome from a very blustery Kinlochbervie!

We get across to your side of the country from time to time as our eldest daughter is at Aberdeen university.

Definitely go for the pigs, btw :)
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