About The Farm

We are an island hill farm in the north of Scotland, dedicated to raising rare and native breeds of British sheep.

Why we choose these special breeds:

• Protecting Our Heritage: These breeds have been shaped by centuries of adaptation to the unique challenges of the Scottish landscape. By keeping them, we help to preserve a vital part of our agricultural heritage and ensure their continued existence for future generations.
• Supporting Biodiversity: Our diverse flock contributes to the rich biodiversity of our island. These sheep graze on the hillsides, helping to maintain healthy grasslands and creating a mosaic of habitats for a variety of plants and animals.
• Sustainable Farming: These hardy breeds are well-adapted to our environment and require minimal inputs. They thrive on natural grazing, minimising our reliance on artificial fertilisers and reducing our environmental impact.

What makes our wool special:

Our sheep produce exceptional wool due to their unique characteristics:

• Longer Staple length: Ideal for spinning and creating beautiful, durable yarns.
• Rich in natural lanolin: Providing natural waterproofing and insulation.
• With some crimp or curl: Adding to the unique character and enhancing the insulating properties of the fleece.

Our Flock:

We keep the following breeds:

• Shetland: Known for their hardiness and excellent fleece, perfectly adapted to the harsh island conditions.
• Shetland cross Cheviot: A hardy and adaptable breed, well-suited to our challenging environment.
• Boreray: A rare and unique breed native to the St. Kilda archipelago, renowned for its resilience and adaptability.
• Icelandic: A long-haired breed with exceptional hardiness, well-suited to our harsh winters.
• Hebridean: A black-faced breed with a distinctive appearance and a long, dense fleece.

By choosing to keep these rare and native breeds, we are not only producing high-quality wool but also contributing to the conservation of these valuable genetic resources and supporting the biodiversity of our local environment.