ONE WOMAN is on a mission to use beautiful woollen clothing items to help save a rare breed of Scottish sheep from extinction.
Rebecca McLellan, who has a small flock of 18 of the curvy horned, nimble brown sheep, wants to raise awareness of the endangered breed and hit on the idea of learning to weave. That’s why on 24th-26th May 2025, she is taking part in the Spring Fling open studios weekend which takes place across Dumfries and Galloway.
Amongst a remarkable array of skilled artists, she is opening her farm for visitors overlooking Rockliffe Bay where you will be able to see her working at the loom, visit the wool store, browse products including scarves, throws, knitted yards and – of course – visit the sheep!
Rebecca said’ “They are a lovely breed, everyone who meets a Castlemilk mooorit is charmed, but they are rare and we really need more people to keep them to save for the future.”
