A trip to Longtown, then Carlisle.
We did not expect to find a wether, as we thought we had sold them. Wethers, which are castrated male lambs, do not behave like tups and tend to blend in with gimmers.
I have travelled this route with Charlie along the A7, through Langholm, and across the border to England many times.
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Cheviots are the most commonly sold sheep breed at this auction.
The ears on these Border Leicesters were unusually large, making them resemble rabbits more than sheep.
The four sheep sold for approximately £370. Afterwards, we visited Gretna Green retail park and then had a light lunch at the toll house.
An accident on the A7 required a lengthy diversion through Eskdalemuir.