Waulkmill Menagierie Petting Farm

The Waulkmill Menagerie near Turriff is one of those places that works brilliantly if you've got young children and need a couple of hours away from the caravan. It's a working petting farm where kids can get hands-on with the animals - proper interactive stuff, not just looking through fences. You'll find the usual suspects: goats, sheep, rabbits, and often a few more unusual creatures depending on the season. The farm sits in decent countryside, so there's a bit of space to wander and let children burn off energy.

For families camped at East Balthangie - which is just a short drive away - this makes a solid half-day outing. Older kids might find it a touch basic after the first hour, and it's definitely geared toward the under-tens crowd. The animals are well looked after, which counts for something. Worth checking ahead for opening times and what's on, as farm operations can be seasonal. Admission is usually modest, and you'll spend more time here if the weather cooperates. It's the kind of place that justifies itself if your kids are animal-mad, less so if they're not fussed. A quick call to Turriff tourist office should sort you with current details - local knowledge beats guessing.