Neil and Jillian McEwan regeneratively run Lunan Bay Farm – Scottish Cashmere Goats in Angus. They are pioneering producers of homegrown Scottish Regenerative Cashmere, a first in Scotland for 30 years. Their aim is to produce quality Cashmere fibre which works in harmony with our environment and nature. They offer unique and memorable farm tours seasonally at Easter and the Summer, including the very popular Goats in Coats Festival and newly launched Scottish Cashmere Experience.

Neil and Jillian’s farm is based at picturesque Lunan Bay, the Jewel in the Crown of Angus, 3 miles of unspoilt beach adjacent to 11th Century Redcastle Ruin.

Scottish Cashmere

Scotland is world renowned for its Cashmere production industry. However, the fibre has not been grown in this country for decades. The finest Cashmere is currently sourced from goats in Asia, then processed in Scotland by our world class mills. Although there are moves for the Cashmere industry to became more sustainable, there are issues about the ethical and environmental impact of Cashmere production in these countries.

The McEwans groundbreaking work in producing Cashmere that is grown and processed in Scotland, also studies the environmental benefits of regeneratively managed Cashmere goats. They are guardians of the only farmed herd of Cashmere goats in the UK. Every Spring, they ethically harvested their goats’ cashmere fibre, their winter undercoat, by hand combing to leave our goats with glossy new coats for the summer. Lunan Bay Farm – Scottish Cashmere Goats are part of the Regenerative Textiles movement in the UK, working with likeminded growers, mills and designers to create fabrics with a conscience.

Lunan Bay Cashmere is available to buy online, at their pop-up farm shop by appointment and at their farm tours.

Eco-Goats

Back in 2016, Lunan Bay Farm – Scottish Cashmere Goats introduced goats on their farm for fibre production and the environmental benefits to their soils and nature. Goats have a low carbon footprint, produce the most luxurious Cashmere fibre and help to increase biodiversity. Lunan Bay Farm manages their herd regeneratively to improve the health of their soils, goats and environment.

Farm Tours

Every Easter, Lunan Bay Farm – Scottish Cashmere Goats run their very popular Goats in Coats Festival to celebrate the end of their end kidding season. Visitors can meet their herd of over 100 adorable jumper-wearing kids and even get the opportunity to cuddle their gorgeous newborns. Last year they welcomed over 3000 visitors over their 4 day festival. Top tip: they release their tickets in December via their website so book early as it sells out very quickly.

Lunan Bay Farm’s Scottish Cashmere Farm to Fibre Experiences, are a day-long, fully immersive, intimate experience learning how they produce their Scottish Regenerative Cashmere at Redcastle at Lunan Bay. From combing Cashmere from their goats, to spinning the yarn on shore of Lunan Bay. Whether your passion is goats, fibre, wellness, wildlife, nature, history or heritage, there is something for everyone to enjoy at their Scottish Cashmere Experience. This farm tour also includes a delicious Taste of Angus lunch not be missed, full of delicious authentic local Angus produce.