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Episode 6
The Croft - S2 - E6
In the final episode of the series, Sweeny reflects on how year two on the croft has gone. It's been another busy one that's seen him diversify in new directions, and with the addition of cows and more pigs to his livestock things have gone well. After investing so much time in building his business though is he any nearer his dream of crofting full-time? This week he reveals another new venture which might well be just what he needs to achieve his goal.
The Croft: Season 2 - 6 Episode s
2x1 - Episode 1
December 12, 2016
As we join him in March, he's gathering the sheep in from the moor ahead of lambing, having expanded his flock from 60 to 80. We also hear about how things are going with his chickens and egg production, and his plans for more pigs! Mum and dad are again at the centre of much on the croft in supporting Sweeny, and Donald also repays his dad's help by returning the favour with one of his dad's one passions. With many more new ideas planned by Sweeny, The Croft once again is a fascinating place to be as he continue with his plans to make a diverse, full-time living off the land.
2x2 - Episode 2
December 19, 2016
It is late spring with summer on the horizon as we follow Lewis man Donald (Sweeny) MacSween fulfilling his dream of giving up his day job and becoming a full-time crofter. Lambing is fully underway as he plays host to a group of teenagers who provide a willing helping hand. His winter fuel is taken care of with the help of a mechanical peat cutter and one of his sows produces her first litter of piglets on the lot.
2x3 - Episode 3
December 26, 2016
It's mid summer and it is a busy time on the croft for Sweeny! This week there are more new arrivals as 300 chickens are delivered to replace his old stock, he takes a trip to the mainland in order to increase his sheep flock, two more of his sows are ready to give birth and he takes ownership of his first ever cattle on the lot.
2x4 - Episode 4
January 2, 2017
It's early autumn and time for the sheep sales again, but will the lamb prices meet Sweeny's expectations? A new income stream is in the planning as Sweeny heads off to Skye to check out progress. And Sweeny's brother Innes is home again, but he needn't think that he is on holiday as there is far too much to be done around the Lot!
2x5 - Episode 5
January 9, 2017
Its autumn on the lot and Del Boy, the local bull, arrives to visit Sweeny's new cows, and his rams are let out to the sheep. A trip to the butcher proves profitable as he collects his very own home-reared pork sausages, and its all hands on deck for himself and Innes as they prepare for the Ness community bonfire and fireworks display despite the wild weather!
2x6 - Episode 6
January 16, 2017
In the final episode of the series, Sweeny reflects on how year two on the croft has gone. It's been another busy one that's seen him diversify in new directions, and with the addition of cows and more pigs to his livestock things have gone well. After investing so much time in building his business though is he any nearer his dream of crofting full-time? This week he reveals another new venture which might well be just what he needs to achieve his goal.