About Dunnies

Nestled amid gently rolling fields just outside Hatton, the farmhouse of Dunnies stands as the heart of the enterprise. The family who run it have been here for generations, rising at dawn to check on the stock, survey the barley and oat fields, and make sure the machinery is ready for the day’s work. The Aberdeenshire countryside is well suited to mixed farming — combining livestock and arable crops — and Dunnies follows this pattern: sheep or cattle grazing the lush pastures, with winter cereals on the heavier ground. (The village of Hatton lies in the north-east of Scotland, in a farming region with a strong tradition of such holdings.)

At Dunnies Farm, everything is rooted in local tradition and community spirit. The farm shop highlights the best of Aberdeenshire’s produce, from freshly laid eggs and homemade jams to handcrafted gifts by local artisans. The café, with its wood-burning stove and views over the fields, is a favourite spot for walkers and cyclists to relax. Meanwhile, the petting zoo provides hands-on fun for families, with seasonal events like lamb feeding in spring and pumpkin picking in autumn adding to its year-round appeal.

Our Cafe

Just off the main lane into the farmstead, the café sits in what was once a converted barn—whitewashed walls, large windows facing the fields, and a welcoming warmth that comes from a mix of home-baking aromas and fresh rural air. You walk in, perhaps seeing trays of golden scones or flapjacks, a chalkboard advertising locally roasted coffee, and a few wooden tables with views of grazing fields beyond. It’s the kind of place where morning visitors might linger longer than planned, leafing through local magazines or simply watching the farm machinery roll by.

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Dunnies Farm has been a family affair for generations. Over the years, the farmhouse and nearby out-buildings have evolved to support both the agricultural work and a welcoming spot for visitors. The café was born of the desire to share the farm’s produce with neighbours, travellers and friends — bringing people together around tables that look out over grazing paddocks and waving cereal crops.

inside

Step inside our converted barn café: white-washed walls, large windows framing the countryside, rustic tables and a welcoming mug of something warm in your hand. Outside, picnic tables sit under open sky for those sunnier days, and children can spot lambs or calves in nearby fields. The pace is slower here — you’re invited to linger, chat, or just sit and watch farm-life go by.

Weekend specials

  • Sunday Roast Lunch — £13.50
  • Roast beef or chicken with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal veg & gravy.
  • Seasonal Pie of the Day — £10.50 Ask for today’s filling — always homemade and hearty.
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