Last chance for farm's survival

Sheep and lambs are among the attractions at Doonies Farm

Campaigners fighting to save a closure-threatened farm in Aberdeen have been granted a stay of execution.

Doonies Farm has been given the chance of survival by councillors - who have urged people to "use it or lose it".

The rare breeds farm on the coast road between Nigg Bay and Cove will stay open until the end of May.

Supporters must spend that time coming up with a business plan to secure its long-term future, otherwise it will be closed down.

'Difficult task'

Deputy council leader Kevin Stewart said: "If you want to show your support for Doonies please visit it while it is open and show the council and the Friends of Doonies you appreciate it and want it to continue."

Plans are in place to close the 210-acre farm permanently at the end of June.

If the farm's supporters can present a business plan and funding acceptable to the city council by that time, the attraction could remain open.

Doonies campaigner John Sleigh said it would be a difficult but not an impossible task.

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