Upper Dysart Larder

If you’ve got kids who are obsessed with animals, this Montrose farm shop is worth the trip. Feeding the lambs is genuinely the highlight — it’s hands-on in a way that soft play just can’t compete with. The larder and café do proper coffee and hot food, so you’re not stuck eating sad snacks from a bag while the little ones run riot on the open grass. Staff are the kind of friendly that feels genuine rather than forced. Grab a picnic table, let the 3+ crowd do their thing, and honestly, you’ll probably end up buying half the shop on the way out.