It’s hard being a Shetland sheep. Among the smallest of British sheep breeds, it spends its life grazing a rocky, wind-swept island chain off of Scotland’s Northern coast. But hard times create good ...

And last month they made their first international trip as a group, travelling from their homes across the US to a place they call a "holy place" for knitters - Shetland. Jonathan, who lives in ...

Helen Barwick was saddened by “patronising” response from Game of Wool producers - but heartened by “outpouring of support” ...

The Valais Blacknose sheep originated in Switzerland’s Valais region, where they’ve remained for centuries living in alpine environments. There are attempts being made to save this endangered breed ...

SHETLAND star Ashley Jensen won’t have the wool pulled over her eyes in the new series of the cop drama – after her crofter co-star got her in a spin. The Scots actress, 56, returns as DI Ruth Calder ...

For farmers, selling wool and yarn can provide an additional source of income to help keep their farms afloat.

SUCCESSFUL transfer of ova by surgical techniques in sheep has been reported by Warwick and Berry 1 and Lopyrin, Loginova and Karpov 2. In our experiments, transfers of ova have been carried out ...

A murder draws Calder and Tosh to a remote village as Shetland returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One Acclaimed murder-mystery drama Shetland returns for a tenth series as Calder and Tosh are drawn to a ...

The right dog for your family is one that will blend in seamlessly with your household. But, while looks aren’t everything, it doesn’t hurt to have a gorgeous dog, too. From fluffy dog breeds with ...

Acclaimed murder-mystery drama Shetland returns for a tenth series as Calder and Tosh are drawn to a remote village following the sinister murder of an elderly woman. As they begin to unravel life in ...

Alastair Reeves’ father taught him that farmers can use genetics to solve problems. The Waimai Valley farmer is carrying on the line of Romney sheep his father started breeding in the 1950s. “They’re ...

A trip two years ago to Scotland’s Shetland Islands gave Angelina Gregorio of Arcata a chance to combine her love of travel with her passion for fiber arts. In the fall of 2023, Gregorio visited ...