Posted at 8:29 am on 10 September, 2025

Perhaps not so commonly seen on the islands today, in the past no croft would have been complete without a couple of hardy highland cows to provide essential dairy goods for the family.

Bó, simply meaning cow in Gaelic, is a cosy jumper knitted in the finest lett-lopi. The striking rust colour reflecting the distinctive orange coat of these beautiful animals, makes this jumper a perfect choice for chill autumn days.

(Photography by A. Cunningham-White)

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