How Shetland wool became famous

For those who have been lucky enough to visit Shetland, the archipelago in the Far North of the UK that has an illustrious and long history of textiles, you will remember the thousands of sheep that litter the hills (and, sometimes, the roads) of the islands. These sheep are the mainstay of an industry that shows no signs of fading away. Here is the story of how Shetland and its wool became world-famous. Huzzah for wool!