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Record-breaking day at NSA Scotsheep

NSA Scotsheep hosted by the Hamilton family at Aikengall Farm, East Lothian, attracted both a record-breaking crowd and a record-breaking number of trade stands

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This year's NSA Scotsheep event saw a record breaking 216 trade stands in attendance.
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This year's NSA Scotsheep event saw a record breaking 216 trade stands in attendance.

With over 4,500 visitors and 216 trade stands, this year's NSA Scotsheep was a record-breaking event, which focused on both the future of sheep farming in Scotland and the importance of farmer wellbeing....

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