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Easter Grangemuir — what kind of farm, conditions, how to get in (2026)

Verified: 2026-06-27

In short

Family strawberry farm in Fife (East Neuk, Scotland), 400 ha, ~180 seasonal workers per year. Recruitment through Concordia (confirmed on farm website) plus direct. According to farm data and our photos — caravans with own bathroom and kitchen (4–6 people), leisure facilities (gym, pool, trips) and strawberry picking in tunnels. Apply only through a licensed operator; no one should charge you for a CoS — that is fraud.

In numbers
~180 per year
seasonal workers
per year
Fife, Scotland
region
United Kingdom
strawberries, potatoes, broccoli, cereals
crops
harvest season
February–November (strawberries; peak summer)
season
working months

How to get onto the farm Easter Grangemuir

Confirmed operators

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The operator chooses the farm, not you — but it helps to know where you can end up. Apply through one of the operators — they will allocate you to farms depending on demand.
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Housing and livingLiving conditions, amenities

Caravans on the farm — 4–6 people, each with own bathroom and kitchen (farm data). On-site "student club": TV, table tennis, pool, gym; organised trips (Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow).

Your passport must stay with you. If anyone takes your passport, that is a criminal offence (Modern Slavery Act 2015). Call: Modern Slavery Helpline 08000 121 700 (free, 24/7).

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Pay and piece rateHourly rate, piece rate, net earnings

Minimum rate + piece rate bonus for strawberry pickers based on output (farm data)

More about pay on the farm: first steps and your rights on the farm.

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Scale and cropsFarm size, what they grow, production volume
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Seasonal workers~180 per year
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RegionFife, Scotland
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What to pickstrawberries, potatoes, broccoli, cereals
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SeasonFebruary–November (strawberries; peak summer)
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SitesEaster Grangemuir, East Neuk of Fife (Pittenweem, KY10). Brown family farm since 1966 (trading name I.M. Brown). Strawberries ~50/50 in low and high (tabletop) tunnels; packhouse (FSA classified), biomass boiler (2017). Companies House number not confirmed in open sources.
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Outputnot published
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Area400 ha (mixed farm)

Positive signals

  • Family farm since 1966, hiring foreign seasonal workers for 12+ years (website data)
  • Unusual transparency on living conditions: accommodation with own bathroom and kitchen + leisure (gym, pool, trips)
  • Operator Concordia confirmed on the farm's own recruitment page
  • No GLAA / Fair Work Agency claims or modern slavery incidents found in open sources

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the farm Easter Grangemuir?

No — the specific farm is assigned by the Seasonal Worker Scheme operator. You apply through an operator, and they place you on farms based on available spots and your profile. Knowing which operators work with Easter Grangemuir is useful: apply through them.

How much do they pay on the farm Easter Grangemuir?

Minimum rate + piece rate bonus for strawberry pickers based on output (farm data)

When is the season on Easter Grangemuir?

Season: February–November (strawberries; peak summer). Crops: strawberries, potatoes, broccoli, cereals. Check exact dates and availability with the operator when you apply.

Which operators work with Easter Grangemuir?

Confirmed operators: Concordia. Apply through the operator's official website — it is free.