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Backbone of Britain: 'I was amazed and delighted at how many people took up the offer to see a working farm and hear our story'

Being presented with Visit Scotland’s Thistle Award for running the country’s most hospitable bed and breakfast is quite an accolade, but it is just part of what has become a diversified farm business for Louise Nicoll and her husband Graeme.

Ewan Pate
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Backbone of Britain: 'I was amazed and delighted at how many people took up the offer to see a working farm and hear our story'

Being presented with Visit Scotland's Thistle Award for running the country's most hospitable bed and breakfast is quite an accolade, but it is just part of what has become a diversified farm business...

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