Blairmains has been part of the Logan family for more than a century, a working farm rooted at the foot of the Ochil Hills since 1904. For generations, the rhythms of daily life were shaped by milking, calving, and the steady work of tending the land. The farm was home to the Manor Powis Holstein herd, one of the oldest registered Holstein herds in Britain, with origins stretching back over 80 years to the original Powis herd recognised by the British Friesian Society.

For John Logan, farming wasn’t just a job, it was a way of life. He milked his first cow at four years old and continued almost daily for more than four decades. Blairmains was a true family farm in every sense: early mornings, long days, and a deep pride in producing honest, quality food.

But by the late 1990s, Scotland’s dairy industry was changing. Tightening margins, rising costs, and national challenges such as BSE and foot‑and‑mouth disease placed enormous pressure on small family farms. The Logans faced a crossroads: adapt, diversify, or risk losing the legacy built over generations.