The principal show and sale of Blackface wedder lambs at United Auctions’ Dalmally centre saw 6176 lambs average £62.94 – up £9 on the year.

Pre-sale show judge, James Robertson, Lathrisk, awarding the champion pen to Clachan Farms which later realised £99.50, while the second prize pen from A and M Buchanan, Achnaba, topped the section at £104.

Other breeds sold to £138 for Texels from Lephinkill.

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Leading Prices

Lambs – Tex – Lephinkill £138, £90.50; Ardconnel £90; Auchoirk £86. X – Burnside Cott £105; Tullich Killin £94; Craignafeoch £82; Balliemeanich £81; Tullich Killin £80.50. BF – Achnaba £104; Clachan £99.50; Auchlic £99; Millpark £97; Balliemeanoch £95; Fidden £93; Kilmore £90; Fernoch £89; Turnault £88; Achalic £87.50; Clachan £87; Tullich Killin £86; Millpark £85; Little Port £84; Achnaba £82.50; Corrylorn £81.50; Turnault and Millpark £81; Barndromin £81; Tullochan £80; Clachan and Drissaig £79.50. Chev – Ardgour Est £77; Blackmount £68. Swale – Achalic £76.

Ewes – Tex – Craigmore £77. Mule – Craigmore £60. BF – Culnadalloch £56; South Lynch £55; Burnside £52; Cuiluaine and Invernahyle £51. Chev – Lochdochart £50. X – Eastfield £50; Balliemeanoch £49; Craignafeoch £47.