"Foula"s first day on the job
Links, Lists and Conservancies

We have included here a number of links that have
impressed us. We hope you find them interesting and useful.

A Few Places To See Soay Sheep

Gaerllwyd Flocks of Rare Breed Sheep and Poultry - Wales
Gaerllwyd Rare Breeds maintains a flock of "Hirta" Soay sheep representing the breed as it appears on Hirta. Here one can view polled, horned and scurred rams and ewes and also see the wide variety of colors and markings that naturally occur within the breed. Lambs are available in the late summer- early autumn and adults are available year round.
http://www.gaerllwyd.co.uk/index.html
christine@gaerllwyd.co.uk

Resources for Flock Management

Fiasco Farm
Website with exceptional photographs demonstrating trimming of hooves
http://www.fiascofarm.com/goats/hoof-trim-rf.htm


The American Sheep Industry Association - Biosecurity
http://www.sheepusa.org/
Click on online Resources, type in Biosecurity, click on Biosecurity
An excellent place to begin research on Biosecurity.

Biosecurity on sheep farms
http://www.sheep101.info/201/biosecurity.html
another thoughtful article on biosecurity

Sites for Fiber Artists
Hand weavers, felters and spinners

Antrim Handweaving  (US)
Margaret B. Russell is a handweaver with over 25 years of experience and a lifetime appreciation of this ancient art. Several small and very select sources, including Southern Oregon Soay Farms, supply Margaret with the natural fibers for her weaving.  Her looms are dressed with these choice fibers, producing heritage pieces including tea towels and table runners, scarves and wraps.  She weaves on multi-shaft floor looms in her home studio in Byfield, part of the small coastal town of Newbury, in northeastern Massachusetts.  Handwoven pieces are sold at a limited number of juried artisan shows throughout the year.  Commissioned work is accepted.  Her handweaving workshops and classes are offered at area arts centers. 
http://www.antrimhandweaving.com/

Still River Mill   (US)
Still River Mill is a family-run mill which services small scale farms and animal owners processing a variety of natural fibers. Their services include washing, picking and carding, spinning single or multiple ply, lace weight spinning, dehairing /fiber cleaning,   dyeing fiber or yarn and felting .They are experienced in processing both Soay and Boreray wool along with other animals including buffalo. .
P.O. Box 397
Eastford, CT 06242
www.stillrivermill.com/
Email: sales@stillrivermill.com 

Woolworks Studio at Letterfourie in Scotland
Letterfourie is a 300 acre estate in Northern Scotland which is home to a flock of 200 Soay sheep.  It offers self-catering retreats,  which can include use of the woolworks studio -including looms and spinning wheels -as well as courses in spinning, dying, felting and weaving,  It is also available for private functions. Soay  fleeces in a variety of colors, which are rooed (hand-plucked), washed and graded are available as well.
www.letterfourie.com

St. Kilda on the Internet

How to get to St. Kilda

Island Cruising  aboard the MV Cuma
wonderful four and six day cruises to St. Kilda
http://www.island-cruising.com/ 

Kilda Cruises aboard the Orca II
If you don't have time for a longer trip,  Kilda Cruises provides one day trips http://www.kildacruises.co.uk/

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