SHEEP SHEARERS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD | Shearing Scottish Blackface Sheep

Did you know that the Scottish Blackface sheep likely developed in the 1500s, grazing on the border of England and Scotland? Known for their black or speckled faces and hardy nature, they are one of the most economically important sheep breeds in the UK. These tough sheep are raised for both wool and meat, thriving in the vast hill country. 🌾 Their fiber, measuring 28-38 microns, is now catching the eye of fiber artists in the U.S. too, with up to 40% of their wool being made into tweeds, rugs,

Judging in full swing at Straiton Show among the blackface sheep with judge B. Cluckie, Biggar on Saturday. | The Scottish Farmer