We have lived on Papa Stour (approx 18 residents)for 52 years,, gradually building our house and Croft from an old stone ruin and raising a family. Be aware that As an older couple we are now less able to be alongside participating in Croft activities at all stages and you need to be happy to work alone or with other WWOOFER S. We have hosted Conservation Volunteers and WWOOFER’s from all over the world since the 1980’s, resulting in many enduring friendships.
Our Croft (small farm) is on the island of Papa Stour, which is in the Shetland group of islands, approximately 200 miles north of the Scottish mainland. We have a 40 breeding ewes, mostly Texel / Cllyn crosswhich are located both on the Croft . Also a small flock of Shetland sheep on the ‘apportionment’ on the remote uncultivated side of the island. Lambing is usually one of the highlights of our year and is from late April into May.
We have several walled garden areas in which we grow a variety of vegetables, all according to Organic and Permaculture principles. We also rear and breed our own chickens .Finn is our working sheep dog.
The property itself is adjacent to the sea, with its own beach and with various spectacular cliffs and caves nearby. We also manage our own native woodland eco burial site.
Tasks on the Croft varies according to the seasons; Anything from lambing, clipping, butchering (we eat our own produce, including lamb), egg production, composting, veg growing, fencing, cutting weeds, collecting seaweed, dry stone walling, hay making and peat cutting.
We have a number of rooms available in the main house, including a double en-suite. We also have a self contained wooden cabin for a couple. We are very sociable and main meals are usually taken communally. We hope you will be prepared to take a turn of the cooking requirement.
For further information on Papa Stour please visit https://www.papastourhcg.org/
Ben Fogul Scotlands Sacred Island Series.
Certifications: Not certified due to cost of getting inspection in Shetland
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