Shieling
Shieling is a traditional Scottish method of raising livestock, particularly sheep, in the highlands and mountains. The practice involves moving sheep between summer and winter pastures, a system known as transhumance. This allows the sheep to graze on the lush, nutrient-rich grass of the mountains during the summer, which they would not be able to access year-round in lower-lying areas. The sheep are then driven down to lower altitudes, often to coastal regions, during the winter months to take advantage of the shorter days and longer nights, which promote fattening.
The term "shieling" comes from the Scottish Gaelic word "seile", meaning "summer pasture". The practice has been
Shieling is not just an agricultural technique; it is a way of life that is deeply intertwined