Meet Rosie Keenan - British Wool Amassador
Name
Rosie Keenan
Where are you from?
Near Lochearnhead. Currently Strathaven, Sutherland, Scotland
Age
30
Details of your farm/shearing business
Small croft on the north of Scotland. Partner Shears and I wool handle in Scotland and Norway. Self-employed Shepard work.
My personal and professional achievements
Winning Scottish circuit, a couple times. 2nd in the world in France, 1st place in 2023 world champs. 3rd place team Scotland with Audrey. Always got a “go for it” attitude.
How long have you been farming?
Since I took a step back from Wool handling in 2020 to go shepherding.
Why Farming?
I love being outside and working with my dogs. Living off the land.
Proudest moment in shearing/wool handling
Winning individual 2 world champion in 2023 at the Royal Highland Show.
Why did you want to be a British Wool ambassador?
I am very passionate about wool and teaching people. I am hoping I can make a difference and change people’s attitudes.
Who has been your inspiration?
Jayne Harkness-Bones from Ulster Wool as she does it all, farming, woolhandling, worship of woolmen, teaching the school kids about wool.
