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Thorabella Wins Diversified Farm of the Year Award

  • Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19415

That the Parliament congratulates Ollie and Nikki Lake from Thorabella Farm near Dallas, Moray, on it winning the Diversified Farm of the Year category at the Scottish Agricultural Awards 2025; recognises that Ollie, Nikki and their family have worked hard to make the farm a success, with it proving to be a popular attraction for local people and visitors to the area; understands that this award was presented in recognition of their dedication to agriculture and determination to succeed in a difficult climate and in the face of considerable challenges; notes that, as well as a herd of buffalo providing their own meat, which they sell in their on-site farm shop alongside a range of other local produce, Thorabella has become a visitor destination for families who stay in their on-site accommodation, and other visitors who enjoy farm tours and their popular open days; believes that people of all ages benefit from seeing a working farm up close and meeting a range of animals, including Highland cattle, Jersey cows, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, poultry, capybaras and many more, and can now enjoy a range of excellent meals and drinks from their on-farm catering station, The Buffalo Bite, and wishes everyone at Thorabella Farm continued success in the future.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Tim Eagle (Registered interest) , Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Liam Kerr, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White