Maraiscote herd looks ahead to this month's Stirling Bull Sales

The bull sales have become a leading factor in Ian and Andrew Nimmo’s livestock business, selling around 35 pedigree Limousin bulls a year through the ring

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Andrew and Ian Nimmo and Sophie Harvey
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Andrew and Ian Nimmo and Sophie Harvey

From their Maraiscote herd, based at Bogside Farm, Newmains, in North Lanarkshire, the Nimmos are currently prepping six bulls for the forthcoming Stirling Bull Sales this month and a further seven for...

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