Cheviots still at the heart of breeder's passion

After finding his own way into agriculture, David Pittendreigh has made a name for himself as a Cheviot breeder. Ellie Layton finds out more.

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Cheviots still at the heart of breeder's passion

When David Pittendreigh moved to Wales, he brought a flock of North Country Cheviots with him and, 50 years later, has helped to establish more than 50 new flocks. Originally from Peterhead, Aberdeenshire,...

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