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Adam Henson with a North Ronaldsay ram

Published on 21st July 2015 under OSF news

Adam Henson, farmer and television presenter of the popular BBC’s Countryfile program, has a long family association with the sheep on North Ronaldsay. His father Joe Henson MBE was one of the original founders of…
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Weather Bomb hits Orkney

Published on 11th July 2015 under OSF News & Video

In December 2012 and January 2013 the island of North Ronaldsay was hit by fierce storms and rip tides, the worst in 40 years. Substantial damage was done to the sheep dyke, particularly where it…
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Our mission has two strands: to raise and allocate funds to restore and maintain the ancient Sheep Dyke of North Ronaldsay, an historic listed structure which is essential to the survival of these unique seaweed-eating sheep on the island shoreline. The Dyke is the key to their survival in this very special habitat and therefore our ultimate mission is to secure the future of the island flock on their native isle.