North Ronaldsay Sheep

North Ronaldsay sheep, grazing their native shoreline

The North Ronaldsay sheep is small sheep belonging to the northern short-tailed group of breeds. Bones of similar animals have been found at Skara Brae dating from the Bronze Age and a recent … [Read more...]



Tracing Your Orkney Ancestry

The Kirbuster Farm Musuem shows 18th Century Crofter's life

The people of Orkney live surrounded by a rich tapestry of heritage.  Neolithic and bronze age sites are many and well preserved, Viking domination of the islands from the 8th Century has given rise … [Read more...]



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