Doonies Farm
Doonies Rare Breeds Farm was a farm in Aberdeen, Scotland. Doonies Farm had one of Scotland's largest collections of rare and endangered farm animal breeds. The farm occupied 134 acres[1] and was nationally recognised as a breeding centre for rare breeds.[2][3] There were 23 rare animal breeds on the farm, such as pigs, cattle, sheep, horses, chickens and ducks. During the Easter time of year, new arrivals could be seen such as lambs, calves, chicks and foals.
Doonies farm stood on the coast, just past the old fishing village of Cove in Aberdeen, Scotland.
At the time of its closure, Doonies Farm operated as a family-run business; however, the farm was owned and operated by Aberdeen City Council for roughly 20 years. Doonies Farm finally closed on the 21st of August, 2023, as a result of the nearby ETZ (Energy Transition Zone) being built by the council.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hall, Jamie (26 February 2020). "Plans for energy transition zone near Aberdeen farm criticised". Aberdeen Evening Express. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ Wyllie, James (23 July 2020). "Call your councillor: Fears for future of Aberdeen rare breeds farm". Press and Journal. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "RBST Scotland Awards Winners". Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Shanay (13 July 2023). "'Breaks my heart': P&J readers react to Doonies Farm closure". Press and Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
External links
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- Official Webpage
- Doonies Farm unofficial Myspace
- North Sea Trail
- BBC h2g2 Article
- Aboutaberdeen review and photographs of Doonie Farm
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