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 the largest flocks in Scotland — over 8,500 sheep and cattle — raised using time-honoured hill farming methods. With minimal artificial input, our approach is effectively organic, shaped by generations of sustainable practice.
We continue to implement modern farming techniques and infrastructure. Looking ahead, flock size will be gradually reduced to allow natural regeneration and relieve pressure on areas that have historically been overgrazed.
Renewable Energy
Auch is powered by nature—quite literally. Rivers and burns feed into Auch’s Allt Coralan hydro scheme, located at the east end of Loch Lyon, generating electricity that is exported to the local grid.
To better utilise this green energy, Auch Farm and Auch Village—including all farm sheds, staff cottages, and guest accommodations—now run partly on self-sustaining power from the Auch Hydro scheme.
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