A family Croft in the Outer Hebrides
Sunhill Croft
Sunhill 'Cnoc na Grèine' is a family run croft on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides.
They rear Hebridean sheep, a primitive Norse breed brought to the islands by the Vikings.
Our fields have expanded over the years. We also now run a croft in Hallin that has been managed in line with corncrake preservation guidelines so having the different areas to move the flock between means we can tread very softly on the land, preserving endangered habitats.
At Sunhill, they allow our Hebridean sheep to mature slowly. They are reared on the croft and then transported by boat to outlying islands in the Sound of Harris.
By this stage, the sheep have foraged on our croft grassland, shore seaweed and island heather. Living surrounded by wilderness and nature, the crofters Meg and Andrew are constantly reminded of their environmental responsibilities. Their croft practice, therefore, aspires to the best in animal husbandry and careful consideration of their beautiful island ecology.