Howlands Herdwicks

Howlands Herdwicks Producing quality Herdwicks from bloodlines originating in their native Lake District and artisan crafts . My dream was to shepherd Herdwicks of my own one day.

Welcome to Howlands Herdwicks...a dream in the making. Our Aim
Over the next year I aim to produce quality Herdwick sheep in the North East of Scotland with bloodlines from their native Lake District. British wool has lost popularity in recent years, so I am setting off to introduce people to all that wool can do and I will be creating garments and crafts from the Herdwick fleece, which I hope to

sell in 2022. We invite you to learn about our sheep, meet them, and buy artisan products crafted from their fleece. The Dream
After growing up in and around the Lakes, as a child I fell in love with the Herdwick breed. However, my path took me away from farming and into the Army, where I served for 12 years. After travelling the world and undertaking several tours of duty, I was subsequently diagnosed with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My way forward now was to make my childhood dream a reality....

Howlands
Set within 40 acres of grazing and native woodland in the North East of Scotland, my emphasis is on producing Herdwick sheep in harmony with the local environment. All sheep are reared as naturally as possible, working along side nature, where I strive to create space for diverse wildlife alongside the Herdwicks. Aspirations
Howlands and its Herdwicks aim to create an environment where farm and nature work together. I have aimed to create a place which allows healing and recovery from my PTSD and invite you to join my journey creating this space, which I hope will in time allow others to come and experience the benefits of Howlands and its Herdwicks.

26/05/2026
26/05/2026
I was not always a farmer as some may know , however 15 years ago a part of my life ended . OP TELIC . 2 tours , fightin...
22/05/2026

I was not always a farmer as some may know , however 15 years ago a part of my life ended . OP TELIC . 2 tours , fighting alongside brothers and sisters , some who gave the ultimate sacrifice, however I want to pay tribute to those I’ve had the pleasure to serve alongside and those friends and family that never made it back from Iraq . Respect to every nation that were involved and had the opportunity to work alongside, their service and sacrifice was just as important. Afghanistan to come in later years , we will remember them all . I’ll keep farming and keep remembering.

Well we had one straggler, but she lambed yesterday morning😊. All done and dusted for lambing this year . Had a great re...
05/05/2026

Well we had one straggler, but she lambed yesterday morning😊. All done and dusted for lambing this year . Had a great result. As always there were a couple of issues and two losses, but that’s nature for you . Bring on summer and summer jobs 💪😊

28/04/2026

Morning run for these little ones 😃

15/04/2026

All go this morning 😅. 💪

My sheep sure like to keep me on my toes 😂, I’ll keep waiting as the keep baking 🙈😂
28/03/2026

My sheep sure like to keep me on my toes 😂, I’ll keep waiting as the keep baking 🙈😂

23/03/2026

Lights , camera, action 🎥 watch this space , let lambing commence 2026 💪

🌟COMING SOON 🌟From our flock to your family this Mother’s Day.Introducing our framed hand-felted “Herdy Heart”, made fro...
28/02/2026

🌟COMING SOON 🌟From our flock to your family this Mother’s Day.
Introducing our framed hand-felted “Herdy Heart”, made from the fleece of our own Herdwick sheep here on the farm.
Each heart is carefully felted by hand and set against your choice of:
– Checked fabric
– Neutral linen
– Pink tweed
Add wooden lettering above the heart for a personalised touch — perfect for Mum, Granny, or someone special.
Limited availability as each piece is individually handmade.

£13 or £15 for personalised (plus p&p- or can collect from farm).
Send us a message to reserve yours.

Nice to see some blue skies today 😊
26/01/2026

Nice to see some blue skies today 😊

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Howlands
Banff
AB452HT

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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