Un- baa- lievable prizes up for grabs

Youngsters are being invited to test their skills and knowledge for a cash prize of £ 300.

The Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competition at NSA Scotsheep will take place on Wednesday, May 30, at 8.30am and young people are urged to enter to test their knowledge of sheep.

Held at Kings Arms Farm in Ballantrae, the contest is open to young persons up to the age of 26 living in Scotland with an interest in sheep but not necessarily working as a shepherd.

The winner of the competition, which is sponsored by Harbro Ltd, will be presented with a trophy and a cash prize of £ 300.

They will also have the opportunity of representing Scotland in the UK finals at the NSA Sheep Event 2018 at Malvern, Worcestershire, on Wednesday, July 18.

In addition to the top prize, generous cash prizes are offered for class placings including second £ 200, third £ 100, fourth £ 40, fifth £ 30 and sixth £ 20.

The highest placed competitor under the age of 21 will receive a prize of £ 100.

Sheep dog handling is a new element of the competition and the International Sheep Dog Association is providing prize money of £ 100 for first, £ 75 for second and £ 50 for third.

Entry forms are available from Euan Emslie, Organiser, NSA Scotsheep 2018, 3 Briar Close, Newport, Brough, East Yorkshire, HU15 2QY or e- mail at euan@ nsascotland. org or mobile 07718 908523.

The closing date for entries is Monday, May 21.