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Scottish farms selected to lead climate-resilient farming network
Three farms in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park have joined the Resilient Farm Network to test climate-resilient farming practices that support profitability, biodiversity and nature restoration.
Three farms in and around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park have been selected to help lead the next generation of climate-resilient farming in Scotland, demonstrating how agriculture can adapt to a changing climate while continuing to support thriving rural businesses, food production and nature recovery.
The farms, Glen Finglas, Shemore and Portnellan, will join the National Park Authority’s Resilient Farm Network (RFN), a four-year programme running from 2026 to 2030 that will test innovative, nature-friendly farming approaches designed to improve profitability, strengthen biodiversity and build healthier, more resilient landscapes.
As farmers across Scotland contend with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, from prolonged dry spells to flooding and wildfire risk, the need for practical solutions has never been greater. The Resilient Farm Network aims to provide exactly that, creating real-world examples of how farming businesses can adapt and prosper while helping to tackle the climate and nature crises.
Each participating farm will receive tailored support, including carbon and biodiversity audits, financial analysis and annual performance reviews. Working alongside specialist advisers and fellow farmers, they will trial approaches suited to their own land, livestock and business goals, generating valuable evidence that can be shared across Scotland’s farming sector.
At Glen Finglas and Shemore, the focus will be on grazing-led habitat restoration, exploring how carefully managed livestock can play a key role in restoring ecosystems, improving biodiversity and supporting healthier landscapes. Meanwhile, Portnellan Farm, an organic grass-fed beef enterprise on the shores of Loch Lomond, will use its extensive long-term livestock data to test regenerative farming techniques that improve soil health, pasture resilience and environmental performance.
For the team at Portnellan Farm, the project presents an opportunity to build on decades of knowledge while exploring new ideas such as agroforestry, improved water management and enhanced shelter for livestock. These approaches could help farms become more resilient to climate pressures while delivering benefits for wildlife and the wider landscape.
A key strength of the programme is its emphasis on farmer-to-farmer learning. The lessons, successes and challenges experienced by the three farms will be shared across the wider network, helping other land managers identify practical steps they can take to strengthen their own businesses and adapt to future climate conditions.
The initiative has received backing from Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Agriculture Minister, who highlighted the wider value of the knowledge generated through the network and its potential to support a resilient and sustainable future for Scottish agriculture.
The minister, said:
“The Resilient Farm Network is an exciting opportunity for crofters and farmers within the National Park to take advantage of expertise that will help them to manage land sustainably over the longer term, while restoring nature and increasing their resilience to climate change.
The Resilient Farm Network forms part of the National Park Authority’s wider landscape-scale restoration programme, which seeks to connect habitats, expand native woodland, improve biodiversity and support sustainable land use across the region.
As Scotland’s rural communities continue to navigate the challenges of climate change, initiatives such as the Resilient Farm Network highlight the vital role farmers play in developing practical, locally led solutions. By combining innovation, environmental stewardship and business resilience, these three farms will help shape a more sustainable future for farming in Scotland.
