Rare & Minority Breeds - Friday 5th September

Rare & Minority Breeds – Friday 5th September

LAWRIE & SYMINGTON LTD, LANARK AGRICULTURAL CENTRE

FRIDAY 5^TH SEPTEMBER 2025

RARE & MINORITY BREEDS SALE – Including Society Shows & Sales of Castlemilk Moorit, Greyface Dartmoor, Hebridean & Shetland Sheep

PRIZE LISTINGS:

SHOW & SALE OF CASTLEMILK MOORIT SHEEP (On behalf of Castlemilk Moorit Sheep Society)

Judge: Miss Katy Tunstall

Female Championship (3 forward)

1st Lot 153 Blawnloan Effie (Blawloan)

2nd Lot 154 Blawloan Elsie (Blawloan)

3rd Lot 153 Corwar Daisy (Blawloan)

Male Championship (3 forward)

1st Lot 156 Glenluffin Ezra (McLellan)

2nd Lot 157 Aquhorthies Bandit (Stewart)

3rd Lot 155 Glenluffin Ebeneezer (McLellan)

Overall Champion – Lot 153 – Ewe Lamb from Blawloan

Reserve Champion – Lot 156 – Shearling Ram from Glenluffin

Show & Sale of Greyface Dartmoor Sheep (on behalf of Greyface Dartmoor Sheep Society)

Judge: Mrs Gil Short

Class 1: Aged Ewe (1 forward)

1st Lot 162 Hartfell (Howatson)

Class 2: Gimmer (5 forward)

1st Lot 167 Tweedhopefoot (Coyle & Little)

2nd Lot 166 Tweedhopefoot (Coyle & Little)

3rd Lot 165 Tweedhopefoot (Coyle & Little)

Class 3: Ewe Lamb (3 forward)

1st Lot 175 Hartfell (Howatson)

2nd Lot 173 Hartfell (Howatson)

3rd Lot 172 Hartfell (Howatson)

Class 4: Aged Ram (0 entries)

Class 5: Shearling Ram (3 forward)

1st Lot 176 Hartfell (Howatson)

2nd Lot 177 Auchenflower (Stevenson)

3rd Lot 178 Auchenflower (Stevenson)

Best Overall Male: Lot 176 – Shearling Ram from Hartfell

Best Overall Female: Lot 167 – Gimmer from Tweedhopefoot

Show & Sale of Hebridean Sheep (on behalf of Hebridean Sheep Society)

Judge: Mr Jonathan James, Slipperfield flock

Class 1: Aged Ewe (2 forward)

1st Lot 204 Blairshinnoch Georgie (Warren)

Class 2: Gimmer/Shearling Ewe (8 forward)

1st Lot 236 Bryland Primrose (Mosley)

2nd Lot 220 Skipwith Camamile (Braithwaite)

3rd Lot 231 Bryland Plum (Mosley)

4th Lot 228 Glendoick Lola (Dunbar)

5th Lot 223 Blairshinnoch Kathryn (Warren)

6th Lot 240 Ardoch Minas Morgul (Millar)

Class 3: Ewe Lamb (5 forward)

1st Lot 266 Cattlemoss Kailey (Millar)

2nd Lot 254 Gillbank Iona (Jack)

3rd Lot 265 Cattlemoss Kailey (Millar)

4th Lot 264 Aquhorthies Snowdrop (Stewart)

5th Lot 255 Blairshinnoch Leila (Warren)

Class 4: Aged Ram (1 forward)

1st Lot 268 Blairshinnoch Idris (Warren)

Class 5: Shearling Ram (8 forward)

1st Lot 273 Glendoick Lucifer (Dunbar)

2nd Lot 270 Skipwith Crogganmore (Braithwaite)

3rd Lot 272 Glendoick Lamborghini (Dunbar)

4th Lot 276 Bryland Pluto (Mosley)

5th Lot 271 Ardoch Melpomene (Cuthbert)

6th Lot 275 Bryland Phobos (Mosley)

Class 6: Ewe Lamb (2 forward)

1st Lot 283 Gillbank Inverlair (Jack)

2nd Lot 284 Blairshinnoch Lenny (Warren)

Female Champion: Lot 236 Gimmer from Mosley

Reserve Female Champion: Lot 266 Ewe Lamb from Cattlemoss

Male Champion: Lot 273 Shearling Ram from Glendoick

Reserve Male Champion: Lot 268 Aged Ram from Blairshinnoch

Overall Champion: Lot 273 Shearling Ram from Glendoick

Reserve Overall Champion: Lot 236 Gimmer from Bryland

40th Anniversary Show & Sale of Shetland Sheep (on behalf of Shetland Sheep Society)

Judge: Jennifer Hunters, Hunters flock

Class 1: Aged Ram (2 forward)

1st Lot 303 Rosebank Xander (Steven)

2nd Lot 301 Blufie Captian (Rogers)

Class 2: Shearling Ram (0 entries)

Class 3: Ram Lamb (1 forward)

1st 307 Wanster Tommy (Everett)

Class 4: Aged Ewe (0 forward)

Class 5: Gimmer (4 forward)

1st Lot 335 Rosebank Yaslin (Steven)

2nd Lot 326 Wanster Lorena (Everett)

3rd Lot 334 Rosebank Yoslin (Steven)

4th Lot 333 Wanster Babe (Everett)

Class 6: Ewe Lamb (2 forward)

1st Lot 351 Muirfield Kaycey (Oddy)

2nd Lot 350 Muirfield Khloe (Oddy)

Overall Champion: Lot 335 Gimmer from Rosebank

Reserve Champion: Lot 351 Ewe Lamb from Muirfield

Best Male: Lot 303 Aged Ram from Rosebank

Class 7: Adult Wool on the Hoof (2 forward)

1st Lot 335 Rosebank Yaslin – Gimmer (Steven)

2nd Lot 303 Rosebank Xander – Aged Ram (Steven)

Class 8: Lamb Wool on the Hoof (1 forward)

1st Lot 351 Muirfield Kaycey – Ewe Lamb (Oddy)

Best Wool on Hoof: Lot 351 Ewe Lamb from Muirfield

Reserve Best Wool on Hoof: Lot 335 Gimmer from Rosebank

Best Lamb: Lot 351 Ewe Lamb from Muirfield

REPORT:

Topping today’s sale at 680gns was Glendoick Lucifer, a Hebridean Shearling Ram consigned from Euan Dunbar, Glendoick flock based in Perthshire. Sired by Ronasvoe MacPiers and out of the homebred dam, Glendoick Juniper, he was today’s Pre-Sale Hebridean Breed Champion. Successful buyer of this ram was today’s judge, Jonathan James, Slipperfield flock.

Staying with the Hebridean breed, next top was 620gns from David Braithwaite, another Shearling Ram, Skipwith Crogganmore. Sired by Skipwith Bladnoch, he is out of Slipperfield Latoya – a daughter of Ronasvoe MacSpok. He now joins Messrs Minto, West Lodge North, Melrose.

Topping the Any Other Breed Section was Cathleen Hepburn, Whim Park with her Dutch Spotted Ram Lamb who realised £400. He heads to Ayrshire with Messrs Gemmell, Dunduff.

Topping the Shetland Section was today’s Reserve Champion at the Pre-Sale Show, an Ewe Lamb from Mr J Oddy, Muirfield flock based in Jedburgh. This ewe lamb had a great day at the show winning her class, Reserve Breed Champion, Best Lamb Wool, Overall Wool Champion and then Best Overall Lamb. She is sired by Hunters Gabe and out of Glenwood Kiwi – a Copperfield Eli daughter. She now joins Joanna Main, Heathpool, Peebles.

Our new Society Breed, Greyface Dartmoor was topped at 200gns for a Shearling Ram from Liam and Donna Howatson, Hartfell flock. Siredby Vespasian 91, he is out of a Litharge dam. She now joins CJ Miskin, Priestlands Grove, Hexham.

Other Leading Prices:

Goats:

£130 Pygmy Billy from Messrs K & C Dalgleish, Baravullin to K McDermid, South Boig

£125 (twice) – Wether from Mr J Young, East Blacklaws to I Dick, Merchanthall

£90 Pygmy Billy (3yo) from Mr S Pollock, Humbie Holdings to A M Retson, Meiklemar

£90 Pygmy Billy (1.5yo) from Mr S Pollock, Humbie Holdings to Alan J Gray, Meikle Pinminnoch

Castlemilk Moorit Society:

50gns – J & R Stewart, Blawloan Ewe Lamb to I Stewart, Burnfield

50gns – J & R Stewart, Blawloan Ewe Lamb to HP Frame, Turdees

50gns – H & RM McLellan, Glenluffin Shearling Ram to J & R Stewart, Blawloan

Greyface Dartmoor Society:

100gns – F Stevenson, Auchenflower Shearling Ram to E Gemmell, Dunduff

100gns – L Howatson, Hartfell Aged Ewe to R Templeton & Son, Bank

100gns – L Howatson, Hartfell Gimmer to R Templeton & Son, Bank

100gns – L Howatson, Hartfell Ewe Lamb to E Gemmell, Dunduff

Hebridean Society:

320gns – E Dunbar, Glendoick Shearling Ram to Messrs James, Slipperfield Croft

300gns – D Braithwaite, Skipwith Gimmer to Messrs Minto, West Lodge North

270gns – JR & CJ Mosley, Bryland Gimmer to Messrs MacLeod, Snishval

250gns – JR & CJ Mosley, Bryland Gimmer to Messrs Minto, West Lodge North

230gns – E Dunbar, Glendoick Gimmer to Messrs Ferguson, An-Dubhairigh

Shetland Society:

150gns – PB Adams & Co, Clugston Gimmer to J Main, Heathpool, Peebles

140gns – J Steven, Rosebank Gimmer to B D Marshall, Burgess Outon, Whithorn

130gns – PB Adams & Co, Clugston Gimmer to J Main, Heathpool, Peebles

125gns – J Steven, Rosebank Gimmer to B D Marshall, Burgess Outon, Whithorn

Any Other Breed Sheep:

£270 – Blue Texel Gimmer from Messrs Wallace, Hartsop to M Kerr, Blackburn Mill

£250 – Blue Texel Gimmer from Messrs Wallace, Hartsop, to M Kerr, Blackburn Mill

£190 – Blue Texel Gimmer from Messrs Wallace, Hartsop, to M Kerr, Blackburn Mill

£190 (twice) – Jacob X Beltex Ewe Lambs from KJ Robertson, The Quarter to HP Frame, Turdees

£180 (twice) – Jacob Ewe from Messrs Connor & Dalrymple, Dun-Mor to R & F McKechnie, Mount Pleasant

£180 (twice) – BWM X Beltex Ewe Lambs from KJ Robertson, The Quarter to HP Frame, Turdees

£170 – Jacob Gimmer from Messrs Connor & Dalrymple to A M Retson, Meiklemarr

Averages:

4 Castlemilk Moorit Society Sheep averaged £43.31

8 Greyface Dartmoor Society Sheep averaged £106.31

76 Hebridean Society Sheep averaged £105.14

52 Shetland Society Sheep averaged £93.95

194 AOB Sheep averaged £123.62

40 Goats averaged £51.28

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Dear Breeder,

Please find enclosed details and entry form ahead of this year’s Lanark Ladies. The Inaugural event was a great success with Texel Gimmers selling to a top of 5,800gns – along with a great average and a huge clearance rate.

Sale:	‘Lanark Ladies’ Show & Sale of In-Lamb Texel Females & Empty Ewe Hoggs followed by Sale of AOB In-Lamb Females & Empty Ewe Hoggs
Show & Sale Date:	Friday 10^th January 2025 at 5.30pm (Texel Judging: 4pm)
Classes:	Aged Ewe, Gimmer/Shearling Ewe, Ewe Hogg, Embryo Recipient
Status of Sale:	MV-Accredited and Non-Eligible for Export (Any pedigree sheep must be fully registered with relevant Breed Society prior to entry)
Closing Date(s):	Texels: Pre-Entries via Texel Website – closing Friday 6^th December at strictly 12noon All entries (including Texel Full Entries via iTexel) – Monday 16^th December at strictly 9am
Entry Fees:	£12ph (£10+VAT) – (Payable to Lawrie & Symington Ltd and MUST be paid by submission of Entries, otherwise entries will be withdrawn from Catalogue). Bacs Details: Sort Code 80-17-02 / Account Number 00110611 (Ref: Surname, Ladies) *Pedigree Texels, please note: Entry Fees will be collected by Texel Sheep Society*
Pedigree Certificates:	If applicable, please forward with entries
Substitutes:	To Lanark Office no later than Wednesday 8^th January 2024 (Substitutes Catalogue will be available on website/day of sale)
Online Bidding:	Via Marteye (www.marteye.ie) Ensure any new buyers are pre-registered prior to commencement of sale with FULL DETAILS, otherwise it will result in rejection

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Entries can be returned to the Lanark office or can be emailed to jenna@lawrieandsymington.com or Whatsapp on 07799 845923. No entries will be accepted over the phone.

We thank you in anticipation of your entries, and if we can be of further assistance, then please do not hesitate to contact myself on 07778 449383, Archie Hamilton on 07917 624409; or Jenna Ballantyne on 07799 845923.

Yours faithfully

For LAWRIE & SYMINGTON LIMITED

Nick Woodmass F.I.A. (Scot)

Sheep Auctioneer

Lanark ladies entry form

SALE OF MV-ACCREDITED IN-LAMB FEMALES AND EMTPY EWE HOGGS

SALE: Friday 10^th January 2025 at 5.30pm

ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday 16^th December 2024 at strictly 9am

(Pedigree Texel Entries are to be submitted directly via iTexel)

Store Cattle

ATTENTION
FOR VENDOR’S BENEFIT PLEASE STATE WHETHER ABERDEEN ANGUS OR BEEF SHORTHORN SIRES ARE SOCIETY REGISTERED. SIRE’S EARTAG NUMBER MUST BE ON THE PASSPORT

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS FORM IS COMPLETED AND HANDED IN AT LEAST ONE HOUR PRIOR TO CATTLE BEING SOLD.

Consigner

Date

Pen No.

FA/QMS No.

Lots Start

Lot Order

I.D. TAG

tag number

breed

society registered sire

please check

BLK HFR BULL

Lots End

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BVD Declaration
I/We hereby declare that the above animals are declared negative of BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea) on the day of sale either by leaving a negative holding or having been individually tested. Please tick

The holding which these animals have moved onto the market from is a BVD NEGATIVE holding.

The holding which these animals have moved onto the market from is BVD NOT NEGATIVE, all animals presented for sale are individually tested.

I/We hereby declare that the above cattle are correctly matched with their Ear-Tag Number(s) and Passports and presented in strict order of sale and as detailed above.

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GDPR Agreement

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Live Implement Sale Entry Form

Name (Payment)

Telephone

Mobile

Email Address

Address

Postcode

Bank Details

Sort Code

Account Number

Description

Year / Reg / Serial

Hours

Reserve Price

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Images for sale items to be sent to implements@lawrieandsymington.com, entries will be advertised with photographs on our social media platforms.

Conditions of sale

PLEASE NOTE:
There will be NO sundry section within the sale and we reserve the right not to accept entries which we feel are unfit for the sale.

COMMISSION RATES
• Commission will be charged on all lots at 10% on FIRST £200 of any lot and 5% thereafter (e.g., Sold at £350 = £20+£7.50=£27.50), capped at £350 per lot. Minimum £5 per lot. • All purchases will be subject to a 3% plus VAT buyer's premium on all lots capped at £350 per item sold by auction or by private treaty.

ENTRY FEES
Tractors, Gators, Quads and Vehicle (To be sold online) £10 + VAT per lot DELIVERY OF ITEMS TO SALE YARD All Farm Machinery and Implements must be delivered to our saleyard by 3 pm on the day before the sale with the exception of Tractors, Vehicles and Quad which may arrive no later than 10.00am on the Thursday. Due to ongoing Health and Safety issues, there will be NO unloading facility available on Sale Day with loading permitted only after the conclusion of the sale.

ONLINE FACILITY
Tractor, Telehandlers, Gators, Quads and Vehicles will also be offered for sale through our online facility alongside the live sale via a drive through, any machine which cannot be driven through will be sold in the line with no online facility.

All items are sold as seen and will be conducted under the Lawrie & Symington and IAAS General Conditions of Sale which are available for inspection at our office.

Vendors Declaration

I have read and understood the TERMS AND CONDITIONS and undertake to present the above (and those on continuation sheets) for sale and to abide by these Terms and Conditions of Sale.
I certify that the items entered for sale are my/our sole property and are not subject to any hire purchase agreement or any other contract.

Owners Signature

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

GDPR Agreement

By contacting us by email you agree that we can store your data in our database, so we can process your request. We will never share your details with any third party.