sheep

The North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival 2018 Report – Heather Woodbridge

Published on 26th August 2018 under OSF Events

2018 North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival Report It has been a whirlwind two weeks but the sun has now set on The North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival for 2018. Over the two weeks we have had over…
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NR mutton a highlight at OSF launch

Published on 22nd September 2015 under OSF Events

On the evening of Tuesday 8th September 2015 some 140 visitors to the Orkney International Science Festival enjoyed a fascinating talk by Dr Marie Balasse on the history of the North Ronaldsay sheep and their notable…
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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.