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Wild farming, Hebridean sheep, Scottish independence, wool. Small things matter. www.thehirsel.com, www.highlandwool.scot
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We were disappointed by the lack of processing options for the annual wool harvest from our native Hebridean sheep. That's why we've teamed up with other farmers, crofters and crafters to create Highland Wool CIC, and are building a low impact micro-mill on the farm. www.highlandwool.scot

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I think you can judge a nation by its response to child poverty. Scotland isn't perfect, but I'm proud of her ambitions for improvement.

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Worrisome, when we remember how badly trump & co handled the covid outbreak during his first term.

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When I said I was going to vote yes in 2014, unionists said I was voting with my heart, instead of my head. I was, but never could see the problem with that. It seems I'm not alone. www.believeinscotland.org/wellbeing_ec...

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Scotland’s pursuit of independence represents a bold step towards self-determination, empowering its people to shape their future in line with their values and aspirations. With a rich history, vibrant culture, & abundant natural resources, Scotland has all the tools to thrive as a sovereign nation.

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Ooft, Dave Doogan on fire, tearing into Starmer's already tarnished record in government. "This is now the defining characteristic of this one trick phony Prime Minister... Does he understand why the people of these islands, especially those of us in Scotland, treat him with such contempt?"

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Aidan was the first sheep I bought for love, early in our farming journey. He came to us with his sire and was a magnificent animal. Farmers are taught not to get attached, Aidan taught us to ignore that advice. The Harris Stick Maker turned Aidan's horn into a lovely reminder of my first best boy.

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My first boys, sire and son. The foundations of our flock, gone now, but living on in their progeny. I loved these boys... but to be fair, we love too many of our boys, with quite a few pets in the flock. But they pay us back with wool and laughter - look at the twinkle in those eyes!

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Another journo falls into the England = the UK/Britain trap.

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Scotland’s energy double whammy: - Scotland pays highest transmission charges in Europe to export our electricity to the south of England. - Scotland pays highest electricity bills in UK to use our own electricity. What’s the point of the Union if it doesn’t benefit Scotland? youtu.be/GZs4taICTso

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Update from the mill, Highland Wool at The Hirsel: www.highlandwool.scot/post/progres...

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Progress being made on renovating "Carolyn", the victorian carder we're restoring for Highland Wool's micro-mill. First stop: taking it apart to clean everything. So much grunge and rust!

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I love this. It reminds me of the old practice of hiding messages in knitting patterns… Maybe we need to add this to our “rebellion skill set.” #knitting #🧶 #resist #rebellion www.popsci.com/story/diy/se....

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Our motto: there's no such thing as waste wool. Saved this Shetland from landfill, used it & our Heb fleeces to teach ourselves processing. The good is being used for spinning, weaving, felting; the bad for mulch, compost, path repair. Toward a day (again) when no Scottish fleece goes to landfill.

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We have 37 ewes, but only 12 are going to the ram. Another 12 breeders will rest this year, and spend their energy on producing good fleece. The rest are retirees and lambs. It sounds like we have a lot of non-working animals, but everyone has a job: landscape maintenance, visitor interaction,

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This is not a mandate.

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The wheel turns: tupping season rolls around again. There's comfort in the repetitive nature of the farming life, a steadying. And we're excited to see what this young ram does for our flock. He's certainly keen!

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Happy to be here! Looking for accounts to follow. Topics: nature friendly farming, agroecolgy, heritage breed livestock, wool and other natural fibres, fibre based arts, Scottish independence.

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