| VISIT Howar conservation 
            farm, on 
            the most remote island of the Orkney, 
            Scotland Walk along North Ronaldsay's prettiest beach, Nouster 
            Bay, to Howar farm From the 
            Pier or the Bird Observatory it's 30 minutes brisk walk 
            along the sandy bay. Longer if you dawdle to enjoy 
            it. Call in at Howar PHONE 01857633253, June and/or 
            Gerry will be pleased to show you: Their conservation collection 
            of ancient rare breeds of friendly sheep. The old smithy with a bellows and hearth that still 
            work. The victorian theshing barn with its old 
            machinery. The alpacas which eat out 
            of the hand. and the old storehoose. Walk past the cormorant tide roosts, and seal 
            rookery to the Pictish Broch Contributions to the care of the animals will  
            be gratefully received. Read an on-going account of life with the sheep at 
            Short Tales Self catering holiday let  accommodation at 
            Howar Farm Cottage or at Nouster Crofthouse. Breakfast basics included 
            in the, by the day, price.   |