At the far northern tip of mainland Britain, Puffin Croft sits just outside John O’Groats. A working croft, if you visit you can meet their animals, wander through small growing areas and pick up produce from the farm shop beside the yard. The croft is run as both a smallholding and a visitor farm. Goats, pigs, donkeys and rabbits are kept on the croft, and much of the food in the shop reflects the scale and seasonal nature of croft farming. Eggs are gathered from the hens, vegetables are grown in small plots and trays of baking appear fresh from the kitchen. What stands out here is how informal the whole setup is. The shop feels closer to the traditional croft stores once common across the Highlands, somewhere practical where locals and travellers alike stop for eggs, cakes or something for the garden. Visitors making the long journey to John O’Groats often discover it almost by accident. So you may come for the animals, but you'll leave with a box of baking or vegetables grown on the croft itself. And a small glimpse into how food is still produced in this remote corner of Caithness.

What do you sell?

The shop focuses on produce from the croft alongside simple farm shop staples. Visitors will often find fresh eggs, vegetables grown on site and seasonal plants for hardy northern gardens. Baking is a big part of what people take away. Traybakes, cakes and scones regularly appear on the counter through the day. Alongside this are small pantry items, preserves and practical farm shop goods suited to travellers passing through John O’Groats.

Which local producers do you stock?

Much of the produce comes directly from Puffin Croft itself. The shop also carries a small selection of goods from nearby Caithness growers and makers where available, keeping the focus on croft-scale produce from the surrounding area rather than national brands.

Opening Hours / Delivery Days

Opening hours vary seasonally, please check their website for current opening hours.

Website

https://www.puffincroft.com/

Address Summary

Puffin Cottage, John O'Groats, Caithness, KW1 4YS