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NSA Scotsheep preview: Brothers look forward to opening farm gates

Preparations are underway at Aikengall Farm, East Lothian, as the Hamilton family look forward to hosting this year's NSA Scotsheep

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The Hamilton family at Aikengall Farm, left to right, Richie, James,  Emma, Hugh, Charles, Jane, Harry and Rebecca.
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The Hamilton family at Aikengall Farm, left to right, Richie, James, Emma, Hugh, Charles, Jane, Harry and Rebecca.

A forward-thinking approach is reaping the rewards for three brothers from East Lothian as they continue to expand their farming enterprise while eradicating problems along the way. James, Charles...

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