Blackface Rams & Ram Lambs - 16th/17th October 2025 by lawrie-and-symington

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR

EQUESTRIAN BRANDS

ANIMAL FEED SUPPLERS

FARM & EQUESTRIAN TOYS

BREYER | TOMY | MISS MELODY | TOP MODEL

ANIMAL BEDDING

HILLHEADOFCOVINGTONMILK&MILKSHAKES AVALIBLEINSTORE

CONFECTIONERY

We have three areas available for private functions of varying size. Catering and bar facilities are also available on site. We can cater for all types of events/parties. For more information or to book please contact our events team on the above number.

TOALLPROSPECTIVEPURCHASERS

All new intending purchasers must make themselves known to us in the main office prior to the sale

Can all purchasers complete this form and hand to the Clerk or Auctioneer at the time of purchase

SALE AND LOT NO:

TRADING NAME:

NAME: (If diff from Trading Name)

ADDRESS:

POSTCODE:

TELEPHONE

CPH

: (for movement if diff from above)

NOTICETOCONSIGNORS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Number of each Ram must be legibly branded on near horn according to numbers in catalogue Shepherds must remain in Charge and give delivery receiving a pass from the buyers. Delivery must not be given without a Pass

The Auctioneers do not hold themselves responsible for mistakes in delivery

SELLERSLEVY

A 3% Sellers Levy capped at £2,000 (max £60 per tup) will be implemented on behalf of the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association

NOTICETOPURCHASERS

Payment due on Day of Purchase

Interest chargeable from date of purchase at 7% over Bank of Scotland base rate at the time, for accounts in default

Purchases shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law in England and Scotland

Accepted form of payments

Direct Bank Transfer; Debit Card; Cheque (known customers only); Bankers Draft

Business Debit/Credit Cards are now subject to a 1.5% charge

If payment is made by credit card, it must be linked to a business bank account

Completion of a Purchaser Detail Slip (front of catalogue) is essential for parties who have not dealt with the Company before

New customers and/or agents wishing to purchase on behalf of another party must contact the company’s main office at Lanark at least 48 hours prior to sale, to provide full details and references for authorisation

Purchasers from Outside the United Kingdom

Invoices will be raised in Pounds Sterling

MOUTHWARRANTY

ALL SHEEP MUST BE GUARANTEED CORRECT IN THE MOUTH ON THE DAY OF SALE

All Complaints regarding incorrect mouths must be lodged along with £20 at Main Office after purchase no later than 2 hours after the conclusion of the Sale. The fee of £20 will be refunded, if buyers appeal is upheld. A veterinary surgeon will be in attendance and his decision is final

All rams and ram lambs are warranted by the vendor to be capable of and effective at natural service. If any such ram has proved to be incapable of or ineffective at natural service and written notice to that effect is given to the Auctioneers within 10 weeks after the date of sale then, after proof, the purchase may return the Ram to the Vendor who shall refund the purchase price of the animal together with costs of transport and veterinary expenses. No claim for consequential loss will be entertained

BiddingFacilities

Phonebids

GENERAL INFORMATION

All purchases intending to bid by telephone, must be pre-registered with payment terms approved by Lawrie & Symington Limited, Lanark Agricultural Centre

Notelephonebidsfromunregisteredbidderswillbetakenontheday

To register, please contact Market Office: 01555 662281 Archie Hamilton 07917624409 or Nick Woodmass 07778 449383

RAMFERTILITYGUARANTEE

All sheep will be sold under the Auspices of the Society and the conditions of sale relevant to the sales centre – either IAAS or LAA 59 StockRams

59.1 Vendor’s warranty - The vendor warrants that any ram sold as a stock ram for the amount in paragraph (j) of the Appendix or more is capable of and effective at natural service. This warranty is a 10 week warranty.

59.2 Purchaser’s rights - If the purchaser proves a breach of warranty then the purchaser may return the ram to the vendor who shall, at the purchaser’s option, either replace the ram with another ram of equal value which is capable of and effective at natural service, or refund the purchase price together with such costs and charges as the purchaser may be entitled to under these Conditions. Notice of a claim must be supported by a veterinary surgeon’s certificate confirming that:

(a) the ram’s incapacity or ineffectiveness is not the result of injury, accident or illness happening after the time of the sale: and

(b) the purchaser’s breeding stock are not responsible for the ram’s incapacity or ineffectiveness. (http://www.iaas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Conditions-of-Sale-IAAS.pdf)

EXPORTNOTICE

As of 1st January 2021, Lawrie & Symington Limited are not able to offer direct export for sheep due to new exporting rules. If you are a buyer from Northern Ireland, Eire, or the European Union then sheep cannot be moved direct from a sale. It is the responsibility of the Vendor and/or Purchaser to make the necessary arrangements. Please consult the vendor to check if they are willing to assist with this and what cost will be involved.

NODirectExportorVendorReturnswillbeavailable

Disclaimer: The export of sheep is the responsibility of either the purchaser or the vendor and NOT Lawrie & Symington Limited, or Blackface Sheep Breeders Association

OTHERLANARKAGRICULTURALCENTRERULES

No electric powered fans can be used, Battery Powered ones only

Unloading/Loading of Livestock: Either side doors OR loading docks

THURSDAY16TH

No.1Ringat10.30am

377BLACKFACESHEARLINGRAMS

THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2025

INCLUDINGSECONDSALEOFBLACKFACERAMS (UndertheauspicesoftheBlackfaceSheepBreedersAssociation)

Please note this is a non MV Sale

MONDAY20TH OCTOBER- WEEKLY PRIMESTOCK SALE / CALVES at 11am

TUESDAY21ST OCTOBER- SHOW & SALE OF SPRING BORN SUCKLED CALVES (Kindly sponsored by Flexi-Bins)

Classes: Single Bullock/Heifer (Haltered/Un-Haltered) and Pen of Four Bullocks/Heifers *Special Prize for Highest Placed Charolais - kindly donated by Scottish & Northern Charolais Club*

TUESDAY21ST –WEDNESDAY29TH OCTOBER- ONLINE DISPLENISHING SALE OF FARM MACHINERY (OnbehalfofMessrsJSloan&Sons,LittleCreoch,Cumnock)

BiddingOpens:Tuesat12noon/BiddingCloses:Wedfrom12noon

Viewing: Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd October,from10amtill3pmorbypriorarrangement,contactMungo Guthrie(07785901977)

FRIDAY24TH OCTOBERat10.30am- LATE CATALOGUE SALE OF BLACKFACE, CHEVIOT AND AOB STORE LAMBS (InconjunctionwithLivestockMarketing(Borders)Ltd)

INCLUDING FINAL SALE OF ALL CLASSES OF BREEDING SHEEP (NoRams)

Entries to be advised to office: Wednesday 22nd October / Catalogue will be available on website

THURSDAY30TH OCTOBERat10.30am- FINAL FLING OF ALL CLASSES OF RAMS, RAM LAMBS AND FEMALES INCLUDING SECOND SALE OF BLACKFACE RAMS AND RAM LAMBS (UnderauspicesofBlackfaceSheepBreedersAssociation)

Please note this is a Non-MV Sale / Entries to be advised to office: Wednesday 22nd October at 12noon

FRIDAY31ST OCTOBERat10.30am- SALE OF STORE LAMBS

MONDAY3RD NOVEMBER- WEEKLY PRIMESTOCK SALE

MONTHLY SALE OF DAIRY CATTLE at 10.30am - Comprising:DairyCows,CalvedHeifers,BullingHeifers&Heifer Calves/ Enquires: Primrose Beaton; Charlie Reid; or Lucy Pittendrigh / CALVES at 11am

WEDNESDAY5TH –THURSDAY6TH NOVEMBER- ONLINE TIMED AUCTION SALE OF TRACTORS, FARM IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY (BiddingOpens:Wedat12noon/BiddingCloses:Thurfrom12noon) Details:SandyMooreorAileenSimpson/ Entries: implements@lawrieandsymington.com or 07918 384360 Entries close: Friday 31st October at 12noon (Entry form on website)

FRIDAY7TH NOVEMBERat10.30am- SALE OF STORE LAMBS