News
Whats happening at Millbank.....
Christmas Orders
Be are busy taking orders for Christmas dinner and Christmas presents
Busy Autumn
We have had a very busy Autumn, with new deer, red and grey squirrel sitings,
Rutting season has begun
The deer are getting very noisy with the does making their characteristic high pitched "fweep" noise and the bucks clashing antlers.
Extended Deer Area
With increased demand for our venison, we needed to increase the supply.
Open Day 2011
On Saturday 10th September we held a Farm Walk and Tasting. Well done the 40 or hardy folk who braved the Dumfriesshire weather conditions.
Viking Lamb coming to Millbank
We have recently purchased a flock of Soay Sheep and plan to produce Viking Lamb. Soay sheep produce a very lean carcase of high-quality, fine flavoured meat, perfect for those who like wild meat. Even the older animals, if slow cooked, are very tender and retain the excellent flavour.
Our first frame of honey
Today was an exciting day, we harvested our first ever honey
Prize at Dryfe Valley Show
We were lucky enough to be invited to go to Dryfe Valley show on Saturday at Boreland. Gareth demonstrated some basic butchery skills on a haunch of venison.
On-line shop
During our closed season we have upgraded our website to include an on-line shop.
Last Fawn born was Melanistic
The last fawn was born today on 14th July.
13th June Talk to Annan Academy
We've been invited to a farm to folk day organised by RHET for 50 Annan Academy pupils
Mystery Tour Visit
Leader Hosted a mystery tour today and brought their guests here to Millbank.
New Products
I have spent the winter months developing a few new products. One of them is my Gluten Free Venison Sausage. The sausage has proved very popular at the markets I have attended.
September Open Day
There will be an open day at Millbank on the 11th September 2010. Booking essential.
August 2010
The warm dry weather has given the fawns a good chance to grow. As they become less dependent upon their mothers the deer are becoming more sociable again.