Modern Comfort at
The Doorsteps of Scottish Wilderness
About Us
A Living Landscape, Evolving With Purpose
With a forward-looking approach, we are moving beyond being solely a traditional hill farming estate, steadily transitioning Auch into a more balanced ecosystem across our 110 square kilometres of rugged Highland landscape.
Hill Farming
Traditionally, we have cared for one of Scotland’s largest flocks — over 8,500 sheep and cattle — using time‑honoured hill‑farming methods, one of the last of its kind in Scotland. Our animals roam freely across the extensive landscape, and our practices are shaped by generations of hill-farming. We also use modern techniques and infrastructure where appropriate. Looking ahead, we will gradually reduce flock size to allow natural regeneration and relieve pressure on historically overgrazed areas. We work closely with Glasgow College Vets and other community organisations to study and continue to develop a healthier, more sustainable flock and herd.
Renewable Energy
Auch Village and Auch Farm are powered by our in‑house hydro scheme. The green, renewable energy complements our modern, energy‑efficient properties and ensures guests an environmentally conscious and comfortable retreat. The much larger Scottish and Southern Energy hydro scheme on the estate, at the head of Glen Lyon, stores water from most of the estate’s rivers and supplies green energy to local and surrounding communities.
Farm Animals and Wildlife
The Farm
Scottish Blackface Sheep
This hardy, ancient breed is well suited to the Highland terrain. Thought to have originated in the borderlands between Scotland and England, Scottish Blackface sheep have been raised here since at least the 12th century. Monks once kept them for their wool—their resilience remains unmatched.
Highland Cattle
Our Highland cattle are a native Scottish breed. Robust and well adapted to the weather extremes of the uplands, they contribute to a low-input, low-impact grazing system.
Wildlife
Red & Roe Deer
Auch lies within a landscape of munros and corbetts, deep glens, and high corries. These natural features offer sanctuary to red deer, which roam freely through the estate, and roe deer, typically found at lower elevations.
Golden Eagles
These majestic birds soar above our hills and ridges as apex predators of the Highlands. Their presence symbolizes a thriving ecosystem. While they occasionally prey on lambs, we accept this as part of the natural cycle. Our goal is to find a balance where agriculture and wildlife flourish side by side