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Jill Turner, a resident of Brora, recognized a particular ewe she believed she had first seen around two years earlier, sparking widespread interest around the globe. Known as Britain’s loneliest sheep, this solitary animal was eventually rescued and transported south to a farm park near Dumfries. Fiona’s incredible journey has since captivated audiences worldwide, especially following a major milestone this week when she gave birth to a pair of lambs.
The ewe was initially spotted back in 2021, and at that time, it was assumed she could find her way back to the grazing fields above the cliffs. However, when Jill encountered what she thought was the same sheep two years later, it became clear that Fiona was not thriving on her own. Despite the availability of ample grazing, rescuers decided to undertake an operation to bring her to safety, although the steep and rugged terrain meant specialized equipment would be necessary for the mission.
The rescue team, which included sheep shearer Cammy Wilson from Ayrshire—who is also a presenter on BBC’s Landward—was instrumental after expressing interest upon seeing media reports about the ewe’s predicament. Two members of the team stayed atop the cliff to manage the winch while three others were lowered down 250 meters (820 feet) to reach Fiona, who had become significantly overweight but was otherwise in good condition. Cammy remarked, “It was some job lifting her up that slope,” as she was brought to safety with the assistance of the Scottish SPCA, whose inspector examined her upon rescue.
Fiona’s new home became Dalscone Farm Park in Dumfries, some 300 miles (480 kilometers) away from where she had been found. Farmer Ben Best described the experience as “a bit surreal” but noted that Fiona remained “super chilled.” Though Fiona adapted to her environment, she struggled to socialize with other sheep, likely due to over two years of isolation. Ben explained, “She doesn’t socialise very well with other sheep—I think it is just from being down by herself and isolated for over two years at the bottom of that cliff—she has kind of forgotten how to be a sheep.” After careful observation, it was decided that Fiona was ready to have lambs. On Tuesday night, she welcomed twins—a male and a female—marking a new and joyful chapter in her extraordinary life
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