Eriskay ponies on Holy Island
Introduction
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Eriskay ponies on Holy Island
Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 5 Apr 2013
Originating from the Hebridean Isle of Eriskay, these ponies that bear the island's name are the last surviving remnants of the original native ponies. They share Holy Island with two other rare breeds, Soay sheep (see Image]) and Saanen goats (see Image] and Image])
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Image Location
Latitude
55.532217
Longitude
-5.08776