Farm to Fuel – A Family Experience
Tuesday 11th August – 10am – 2pm
Spend a memorable day with your children discovering how the food we eat fuels healthy, active lives.
Join us at the MacRobert Farming & Rural Skills Centre, Dumfries House, for a unique family experience that follows the journey of food from the farm to the fuel our bodies need to learn, play and thrive.
Designed for families with children aged 8 years and over, you’ll begin with a guided farm tour, meeting the people and animals behind the food on our plates. You’ll then cook together in a hands-on family cook-along led by a Make it Scotch (QMS) Ambassador, using fresh, seasonal Scottish produce while learning how nutritious food helps to fuel healthy bodies and active lifestyles.
We’re also delighted to be joined by the inspiring team from Saltire Tides, three ordinary women preparing to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They’ll share their incredible story of courage, teamwork and determination, while highlighting the vital role that good nutrition plays in preparing for one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges.
Finally, it’s time to put that fuel to the test! Take part in a fun family outdoor activity (weather permitting) and discover first-hand how the food we eat provides the energy to move, explore and enjoy being active together.
Whether you’re looking for a memorable day out, enjoy cooking as a family, or want to help your children better understand where food comes from and why healthy eating matters, this is a fun and engaging experience that brings farming, food and fitness together in one unforgettable day.
Costs
Adults: £26.25
Children (8 years and over): FREE but must book a ticket (maximum of two children free with each paying adult).
If you would like further information before booking, please contact our farm team at farm.education@kings-foundation.org.