Alright, so like, there’s this farm in Aberdeenshire, run by Carole and Matthew Short, that’s been welcoming visitors for ages now. They started off with just one glamping unit back in 2012, and now they’ve got all sorts of accommodation options and even offer farm tours. But get this, the latest addition to their farm is a rhubarb patch, which they claim is the only one of its kind in all of Scotland.
Carole, one of the farm’s owners, is super stoked about this new rhubarb patch. She’s a huge fan of rhubarb – the history, the smell, the bright pink color, and of course, the taste. She wanted to share her love for rhubarb with others, so she decided to let people come and pick their own rhubarb at the farm.
Inspired by the Rhubarb Triangle in Yorkshire, Carole saw an opportunity to create Scotland’s very own version. The farm used to have a chicken shed on the site, but now it’s been transformed into a spot where visitors can pick their own rhubarb or buy pre-picked goodies. They’ll also have a bunch of rhubarb products available for folks to enjoy right there or take home with them.
Carole mentioned that they haven’t really heard of any other farms in Scotland doing something like this with rhubarb. Most places stick to pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, but rhubarb is a bit of a rarity. She thinks their project is pretty unique and will definitely attract visitors looking for something different.
Now, Carole and Matthew are all about recycling and reusing stuff, which has played a big part in their success. They’re known for making quirky things out of old stuff that’s seen better days. Like, they turned a vintage railway carriage they bought for £50 into a three-bedroom glamping pod, and people love it.
Besides offering cool accommodation and tours, the farm is still a working farm. The rhubarb patch, known as Rosehearty Rhubarb, will be open for visits until the end of July. If you’re interested, you can check out their website or give them a call to set up a visit.
So, not really sure why this matters, but the rhubarb patch at Down On The Farm seems like a pretty neat experience for anyone looking to do something a bit different in Scotland. Who knew rhubarb could be so exciting, right?
