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Episode 17

Episode 17 of 26

Scotland's countryside magazine. Dougie is at the autumn sales in Lairg for a Landward special all about sheep. Meanwhile, JJ gets a crash course in sheep psychology.

In this episode, Dougie follows the action at the autumn tup and ewe sales in Lairg for a special programme all about sheep. He finds out how sheep and lamb sales are faring this year and why surprisingly high prices are being achieved.

JJ gets a beginners guide to sheep, with a crash course in their psychology and the unique terminology to describe them. Meanwhile, Anne is at the wool grading centre in Galashiels to find out how fleeces are graded and what the potential is for using wool in more sustainable products in future.

Also in the Borders, Arlene discovers the history of Scotland鈥檚 biggest and most iconic breed - the Blackface Sheep. We also meet Cammy Wilson, who gave up his career in the police to follow his dream job as a sheep farmer.

28 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Dougie Vipond
Series Producer Laura Mitchell
Executive Producer Deirdre Devlin

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