Scottish sheep shearer goes for Women's World Sheep Shearing Record

Ms Cameron is attempting to set a new world record in the Nine Hour Women’s World Strong Wool Ewe shearing competition. By Eilidh MacPherson

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Una Cameron shearing sheep
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Una Cameron shearing sheep

While most women turning 50 may change their image, take up a new pastime or travel, Scottish sheep shearer, Ms Cameron, is a bit left field as she is having a crack at the Women's nine hour Strong Wool...

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