About us

Situated on the stunning East Coast of Caithness, The Croft isn't just a farm; it's our way of life.
Its home to 3 generations of our family, Iain, Sally and young William.  The place we live, a place we love, and a place we respect.

Our Highland Haven

We raise rare breed Irish Moiled cattle and  Hill Cheviot sheep. These breeds are uniquely adapted to Caithness's challenging environment. They are hardy, resilient and grow well in our climate.

These qualities enable them to thrive here on the Croft, they fit well with the regenerative agriculture we practise. Our animals thrive through rotational grazing on mixed pastures, a practice that allows nature to flourish through short grazing periods and long rest times.

Regenerative agriculture isn't just a technique – it's a way of life that resonates with us. We work with nature, not against it. Our sustainable farming methods enrich the soil, boost biodiversity, and help to build a resilient ecosystem.  

 

From our fields to your table

Our journey spans from fields to tables. Our venture into the direct sales marketplace began with selling beef and lamb locally, it is now a cornerstone of our business. Given our location, we currently focus on serving our local community only and cannot currently offer postal sales.  We offer a selection of  box sizes of various cuts of either beef or lamb. Both products are seasonal, only available when the time is right and when they are at their very best.

 

Empowering through education

At The Croft, knowledge is as important as raising livestock. We live by the motto Work smarter, not harder. We try very hard to ensure that all our products, from our Box Clever course, journals and planners offer more than just information – they offer simple, practical solutions for other busy farmers, the type of products I wish I had found years ago. Many of our products are aimed at smaller farmers, crofters, smallholders, a group of farmers that are often forgotten about. As Crofters we know that our needs are different to the larger farms, our record keeping is more about the individual animal, rather than mobs of animals. Hopefully our products reflect this.

At The Croft, we care for both the land and people. Our farm isn't just for livestock – it's for our family. Through our products, courses, and shared experiences, we extend our hand in friendship, building a community where we can grow together.

 

Thank you for being here,

 

Sally Crowe

The Croft