RBST Combined Flock Book Survey 2024
Its time once again for the annual Combined Flock Book survey. The survey tells us which sheep are still alive, and which flocks are still active. It would help us a great deal if you would log into the Online Registry and complete your survey NOW. The final results of the survey are published in […]
RBST Summer Photo Competition 2024
Let’s try and get Soays or Borerays on the 2025 RBST ‘Thank you’ card. Entries close 31st July. I have just sent 5 photos and a donation – no idea if they are high resolution enough! RBST Summer Photo Competition 2024 RBST has launched a summer photo competition and the lucky winner will see their […]
Traditional & Native Breeds Show & Sale 13th and 14th September 2024
Entries close 23rd August 2024 Please enter good quality stock. All sheep to be registered pre entry. All sellers to be members of The Soay and Boreray Sheep Society. No more than 2 rams per vendor per breed. https://meShow and Sale 2024ltonmowbraymarket.co.uk/…/TN-SHEEP-ENTRY-FORM…
Sheep Halters
Sheep halters from KJK Ropeworks. https://kjkropedogleads.co.uk/products/halters?variant=42182392021153&fbclid=IwY2xjawEQ1wpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZyEMxYGMUii28MxlSkDsN9DJYMbxzpewZ2VyBK6cw7ZSMZacJdf1XuRgQ_aem_8U6glaFCVWDmHY5q_2ao3Q
Highland Charcuterie and Smoke House Ltd
Absolutely thrilled that Isabelle of Highland Charcuterie and Smoke House Ltd was awarded RBST Scotland Sustainable Product of the Year by Mairi Gougeon for their delectable Orkney Boreray salami. More being produced this year
Dates for your diary
Our breeds’ official sale is being held as part of the Traditional and Native Breeds Show and Sale on the 13th (show day) and 14th (sale day) September in Melton Mowbray cattle market. Anyone nervous about buying or selling who would like to do so please contact Lyn Arrowsmith who will help you – info@raskelfrarebreeds.co.uk. It […]
Wool sold to Ohio!
The Glaven wool crop (apart from 4 early rooed fleeces) was sold to the US this year! Amazed at Royal Mail – the wool was collected on the Tuesday and arrived in Ohio on the Friday! The lady is very interested in some Soay wool if anyone can supply some.
RBST Delighted His Majesty The King Retains Patronage
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is delighted that His Majesty The King retains his patronage of RBST following the review of Royal patronages conducted by the Royal Household after His Majesty’s accession to the throne. Then Prince of Wales, The King became Patron of RBST in 1986, at a time when many of our native […]
21ST TRADITIONAL NATIVE BREEDS NATIONAL SHOW AND SALE – 13TH & 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Show and Sale 2024 – Click on Show and Sale 2024 for more details Our official breeds show and sale, held at Melton Mowbray market each year, as part of the Traditional Native Breeds National Show and Sale. All vendors are to be paid up members of The Soay and Boreray Sheep Society. We are […]
Benridge Woolworks
Benridge Woolworks are looking to increase their supplies of Soay and Boreray wool. Please contact Lucinda Bird if you can help. info@benridgewoolworks.co.uk