Dolly’s science legacy

Dolly continues to inspire scientific developments worldwide, 25 years after she was born at the Roslin Institute. The pioneering research that led to Dolly’s creation paved the way for ongoing scientific developments and discoveries, namely in genetic modification and stem cell research. Read about her legacy

The life of Dolly

Dolly was born to her Scottish Blackface surrogate mother on 5 July 1996. She was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell, which was taken from the mammary gland of a six-year-old Finn Dorset sheep and an egg cell taken from a Scottish Blackface sheep. Read about the life of Dolly

Memories

People who worked on campus at the time of Dolly’s birth as well as colleagues from around the world shared their memories of Dolly, including treats she received from journalists, wedding pictures, unusual requests, and scientific inspiration. Read their memories

3D model

Dolly the Sheep was donated to National Museums Scotland by the Roslin Institute. She has been on display at the National Museum of Scotland since 2003 and is popular with visitors of all ages. She has been scanned and digitally reconstructed as a 3D model. Take her for a spin

Quiz

Now that you have read this special issue of Roslin Record, it is time to test your knowledge. How much do you know about Dolly the Sheep? Take our quiz