Buittle Tea Garden is on a small farm Boghall, overlooking Buittle Church.  The nearby ruin of Buittle Castle was the home of Lady Devorgilla ( daughter of the last King of Galloway ” Alan of Galloway “) who married John de Balliol, an Anglo-Norman in 1223.

It is set in a particularly lovely, quiet and peaceful hillside, which abounds with local wildlife including red squirrels,deer, badgers and hares, with a multitude of visiting native birds, especially woodpeckers and many songbirds.

The farm has its own herd of Shetland ponies, some sheep, and a flock of hens and ducks. It is set in a particularly lovely, quiet and peaceful hillside, which abounds with local wildlife including red squirrels,deer, badgers and hares, with a multitude of visiting native birds, especially woodpeckers and many songbirds. The farm has its own herd of Shetland ponies, some sheep, and a flock of hens and ducks.

Talk of Tea Gardens usually conjures up images of Indian hillsides & Sri Lankan glens, but tea plantations thrive even in the relatively cooler conditions of Scotland. Tea plants typically fare best in acidic soil in regions with high rainfall, and they can be grown anywhere from sea level to high altitudes.

Tea is similar to wine, in that the local climate and soil type in which it is grown, determines much of its distinctive flavour and quality. It is, because of all these climatic factors, that I was enthused to choose Tea as a new crop to be grown on our small farm, in Dumfries & Galloway.

Having been involved in the catering and hospitality world for many years, I am appreciative of fine food & wine, especially locally grown produce.

Future plans may include a Tea Tour Experience.