An Lot

Now in autumn and with winter approaching, things aren't quite so hectic for Sweeny but there's plenty still to be done!

He does some wool grading as he prepares his fleeces for sending to Uist, and also checks out how things are progressing with his self-catering project.

Sweeny also achieves another milestone – with his own meat being stocked and sold at the local shop in Ness.

It's also the end of the line for the last of the chickens, and he takes them off to a new home at the Lews Castle College, where they will be well looked after by some of the local students. Meanwhile, his cows are also heading for a change of scene as he gets them out to the moor for the winter months.

He also has the excitement of an awards ceremony after being nominated for the ‘Young Crofter of the Year'. Will Sweeny bring the trophy home to Ness?