S3 Geography Field Trip

Last Thursday, 55 of our S3 Geographers pulled on their wellies and embarked on a fun-filled and educational visit to East Brackenridge Dairy Farm.

Pupils have been studying farming in class and the field trip to Strathaven marked the conclusion of their topic.

Welcomed by Farmer, Andrew Neilson, pupils listened intently as he shared his enthusiasm and expertise about the importance of agriculture to the food industry, and the process of milk production from the cows being milked to the milk being transported to the dairy processing plant.

Suitably impressed by the complexity of the process, pupils enjoyed the opportunity to see first-hand how a modern dairy farm operates, as well as interviewing Farmer Andrew. A particular highlight was seeing the newborn calves in the nursery barn.

Hutchie field trips are an important way of learning outside the classroom and this one was a resounding success and a valuable experience for all.

We would like to thank The Royal Highland Education Trust and Andrew Neilson for welcoming us to East Brackenridge Farm.