SCOTTISH NATIONAL CONTEST

This annual competition tours the country with the aim of giving as many members as possible the chance to compete, while giving our local and regional shows a boost. This year was no exception, with the Contest hosted by Peebles Show attracting some 69 entries from 12 members. The rain did its worst but failed to dampen spirits, and as one member quipped "Everybody's sheep looks the same when they're drookit, so we're all in with a chance!" Judge John Mauchlen couldn't afford such a sentiment, however, and went about his business with considerable aplomb.

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