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Dates announced for the North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival 2018

Published on 28th April 2018 under Uncategorised

This year's North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival will take place between the 29th July and the 10th of August 2018. Join this year's festival for a celebration of culture and conservation - in true North Ronaldsay…
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Countryfile visit the NR sheep

Published on 31st January 2016 under OSF Events

BBC1's popular show 'Countryfile' have chosen the North Ronaldsay sheep and sheepdyke to feature in their 2016 Winter Special! They came up to the island to learn more about the damage that fierce storms have…
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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.