Welcome! - a quick update

 

The dates for the ONLINE North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival are

26th July to 6th August 2021

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Due to Covid-19 and Government restrictions, we will be hosting this year's Festival online, via our website. While we are very sad not to be able to provide an on-island event, we will be screening a variety of videos, workshops and interactive events that we hope will bring a taste of the Sheep Festival to you at home.  

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Keep your eyes peeled for our Virtual Program closer to the time!

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- The Sheep Festival Committee 2021

About the Sheep Festival

                                         - conservation through restoration

 

The North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival is a volunteer-led, conservation fortnight that takes place every Summer on the Island of North Ronaldsay in Orkney, Scotland with the aim of re-building and repairing the Island's drystone Sheep Dyke, protecting its flock of native seaweed-eating sheep, and celebrating its distinct culture and tradition through music, art and education. 

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The fortnight's programme includes:

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• Two daily 3-hour sessions (with instruction and supervision) of

Grade A-listed drystone Sheep Dyke repair

• Tours of the Island Wool Mill and LightHouse

• Workshops including felting and knitting

• Island Dances with live, traditional music from local musicians

• Visitors vs Islanders football match

• - and much more!

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