Lord David Kennedy runs Morriston Farms,  which cover 1215 hectares near Maybole. Over the last 10 years, Lord David has created such things as 50 miles of mixed species hedge, 8 ponds and associated wetlands, barn owl boxes etc. Lord David also hosts many farm walks, training days and promotes access throughout the estate. In addition, he offers advice to neighbours on the benefits of conservation and how a symbiotic relationship can be created between intensive agriculture and estate management.