Sheep have been integral to the island's way of life for over a millennium, dating back to the time of the Vikings who settled there in the 9th century.

but it seldom occurs to any one to sympathize with the helpless flocks of sheep that are left on these islands all the year, with no shelter from the fierce heat of Summer or the awful storms and ...

Vikings brought sheep to the island in the ninth century and the breed has changed little since. Back then, finding your flock at the end of summer meant you could survive the winter. Every part ...