The Remarkable North Ronaldsay

North Ronaldsay sheep have a story unlike most other breeds. Known for the seaweed-grazing flock on their home island in Orkney, they are a rare native breed with a distinctive fleece.

Our North Ronaldsay wool connects that island heritage with our family farm on the Mull of Kintyre. It is a fibre we are delighted to work with and to share with people who value its provenance.

We keep the yarn in its natural, undyed shade. Each skein has its own subtle character, allowing the wool itself to remain the focus rather than covering it with colour.

The breed is part of a wider story about the variety of Scottish wool. Different flocks offer different fibres, and small quantities of rare wool deserve attention in their own right.

It is also a material that brings people together. We have supplied North Ronaldsay wool to Mill of Kintyre's No Fleece Left Behind workshops, supporting opportunities to explore native breeds and find new uses for their fleeces.

From the flock to the skein, its appeal lies in that connection: a remarkable breed, a traceable natural fibre and a story worth keeping close.