FIND YOUR RURAL IN THE SCOTTISH ISLES
Agriculture on Shetland is driven by crofting with each crofter working a few acres of arable land and neighbouring crofts grazing livestock on common pieces of land (known locally as the “scattald,”). The Shetland breed of sheep produces fine wool, spun and knitted to make the distinctive Shetland and Fair Isle.
Farmland on Orkney is high quality and fertile making Orkney beef and lamb much sought after. A good standard of grassland helps support a large number of dairy herds. North Ronaldsay, the furthest north of the Orkney islands, is home to a unique breed of seaweed-eating sheep. Orkney also has an abundance of marine and avian wildlife.
The Outer Hebrides is an area of outstanding natural beauty with world class tourism, set apart by crofting heritage and culture and the Island’s crofting people play a huge part in its hospitality. The Outer Hebrides has a unique product offering, being small in size, it packs a big punch for things to do and offers world class beaches, food and drink and scenery.
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Protect Livestock, Wildlife and Your Dog
- Keep dogs on leads when walking on a farm.
- Bag and bin all dog poo. Bin your litter or take it home.
- Avoid walking through fields of livestock. Livestock can be very dangerous. Always release your dog if threatened by cattle.
- Many fields will be growing food. Avoid walking through growing crops.
- Don’t park over field gates – access is always required.
- Look out for moving farm machinery and avoid walking through farm yards.