What is seaweed lamb?
Our exclusive Seaweed Lamb is sourced from Shetland crofters whose land has boundaries to the extensive, rugged shoreline. Lamb is carefully selected from these remote crofts and islands (many of which are uninhabited by man) by our experienced staff. The seaweed phenomenon is renowned through out Shetland. Ewes which have access to the seashore supplement their diet with seaweed during the winter months when they are pregnant and just after they give birth to their lambs. This natural process can continue up until June when the grass pastures and hill grazing bursts into life. If you would like to see pictures of the process, please contact the office. Shetland sheep have a unique ability to be actutely aware of upcoming changes in their natural environment. The sheep smell the scent of fresh seaweed and are attracted to the shore to feed. It is also thought that they can detect the tidal patterns. This unique grazing combination of heather, grassy patsures, seaweed and mosses give th
