Record-breaking day at NSA Scotsheep

NSA Scotsheep hosted by the Hamilton family at Aikengall Farm, East Lothian, attracted both a record-breaking crowd and a record-breaking number of trade stands

clock • 6 min read
This year's NSA Scotsheep event saw a record breaking 216 trade stands in attendance.
Image:

This year's NSA Scotsheep event saw a record breaking 216 trade stands in attendance.

With over 4,500 visitors and 216 trade stands, this year's NSA Scotsheep was a record-breaking event, which focused on both the future of sheep farming in Scotland and the importance of farmer wellbeing....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Livestock

Aberdeen-Angus deliver multiple benefits to Welsh suckler herd
Livestock

Aberdeen-Angus deliver multiple benefits to Welsh suckler herd

The use of Aberdeen-Angus as a terminal sire is delivering easier-fleshing cattle, better carcases, and award-winning beef for a Powys farming family

Farmers Guardian
clock 29 December 2025 • 4 min read
Building Hassockrigg: Sophie McCarlie's journey from first gimmers to Highland Show glory
Livestock

Building Hassockrigg: Sophie McCarlie's journey from first gimmers to Highland Show glory

From bringing home 10 Kerry Hill gimmers in 2020 to winning the breed championship at the Royal Highland Show, Sophie McCarlie has quickly established the Hassockrigg flock as one to watch

Tom Ryder
clock 23 December 2025 • 6 min read
Under-30 and on his way to the top: A Welsh hill farmer's sheepdog success
Livestock

Under-30 and on his way to the top: A Welsh hill farmer's sheepdog success

As the next generation takes to the trial field, one young competitor is proving that age is no barrier to success

Ellie Layton
clock 22 December 2025 • 6 min read