Buchan Community Farm

Buchan Community Farm offers a unique service for the area that provides a safe, peaceful, and relaxing environment for the people we support who want to participate in countryside activities.

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Through therapeutic engagement with horses, small animals, and horticulture, people cannot only experience country life but also enhance their well-being, health, and happiness.

Our services are designed to cater to a diverse range of individuals, including those with physical and learning disabilities and mental health issues. We also offer short courses and corporate training, ensuring everyone feels included and valued.

About Buchan Community Farm

Buchan Community Farm offers a unique service in Aberdeenshire. At a 49-acre farm in central Buchan, we provide a safe, peaceful, and relaxing environment for people to participate in countryside activities.
Our tailored service provides:

Skills development placements

One-to-ones to build up confidence slowly

Group Courses

Personalised courses to suit all needs.

Volunteering opportunities

We are always looking for members of the local community who would like to help and allow us to improve our service. There are many opportunities.

Please contact us to find out more.

Horse and carriage at Buchan community farm

"Tell me, and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn"

Benjamin Franklin

At Buchan Community Farm, relationships can be built, and friendships can be made.

Just stroking animals can reduce stress and increase a sense of well-being.

Working with horses, farm animals, small animals, horticulture, light maintenance, woodwork, and arts and crafts therapeutically, people can experience country life while improving their well-being, health, and happiness.

We are here to help anyone with any life challenges or social exclusion. This can be anyone needing help because of age, education, health or any other requirement for our assistance.

Anyone can benefit from attending the farm; in particular, we can help build:

Mental wellbeing

Confidence

Relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Responsibility

Focus and reaction

We are proud to say we are an ASDAN Registered Centre and offer short courses in; gardening, animal care and arts and crafts at the moment.

They offer a great way to learn about the services we offer and gain a certificate for your work.