A MARK OF ORCADIAN QUALITY

The relative rarity and distinct attributes of Orkney Boreray sheep offers consumers a rare and unique eating experience. The line of Boreray sheep known as the Lost Flock is only found in the Orkney Boreray Community. These sheep grazing on salt sprayed species-rich island pastures and moorland gives the meat its unique Orcadian ‘terroir’. The flavour of the mutton is complex, variously described as sweet with a hint of game and nuttiness, paired with the moist, tender texture.

In August 2021 Orkney Boreray mutton was honoured by Slow Food International in becoming the UK’s fifth Presidium product. This is based not just on the quality of the mutton but on the high welfare and nature-friendly farming practices of the Community of farmers producing it in Orkney.

Since then we have partnered with a small array of fine establishments, starting with Macbeth’s butchers in Forres and L’Escargot Bleu restaurant in Edinburgh. More restaurants followed and Macbeth’s introduced a pre-order option for customers keen not to miss out on enjoying their Orkney Boreray mutton each year. In 2024 as numbers of sheep grew we partnered with Taste Tradition in Ripon, opening up the Orkney Boreray mutton experience to establishments and customers in England.

We believe in forging strong relationships with our produce partners — reinforcing standards, guaranteeing provenance and ensuring that the Orkney Boreray name and logo are a mark of the utmost quality.