Barrear Farm

Just west of Newton Stewart is Barraer Farm, where for many decades Mr James Taylor and his wife Helen have farmed. James Taylor has also created a significant collection of agricultural implements from Galloway’s farming past and social history – his collection maps the changes in farming over a lifetime.

James Taylor came to Barraer as a young man of 22, as a tenant farmer. As the decades passed he farmed dairy, then beef cows, then sheep. Now the owner, his interest in agricultural heritage has become an occupation.

For Doors Open Days the Taylors will welcome you to Barraer to explore barns filled with Wigtownshire’s agricultural treasures – from scythes to horse ploughs to vast belt-driven threshing machines. Every piece has a story, and the setting of the farm is astonishingly beautiful with its views of the Galloway Hills, its mill pond, flowers and whitewashed steading.

There will be an introduction on screen, three farm walks and a cup of tea available after 3 pm.

Directions: Heading west for one mile on the A75 after Newton Stewart roundabout take the left turn at the crossroads with large new sheds on the left. Continue over the hill for two miles. At the first crossroads, with a large wheelie bin, Barraer is signposted on the right. Pass two houses. The signed entrance is on the left. 

Partial disabled access.  Please note that children must be closely supervised.