Livestock and lodges – a mix of enterprises suits Scottish family farming business

Striving for the highest standards in everything they do, the Wallace family of Mains of Collin Farm, near Castle Douglas, have developed an ideal blend of cattle, sheep and tourism to secure their family's farming future

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Robin and Fiona Wallace of Mains of Collin Farm, near Castle Douglas
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Robin and Fiona Wallace of Mains of Collin Farm, near Castle Douglas

At Mains of Collin Farm, near Castle Douglas, the Wallace family's business includes sheep, cattle and tourism, but the common objective is creating a high-quality product that suits market demands...

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