Blackface Sheep Breeders' Association
In demand from mountain top to table top ... the sheep breed dominating the Scottish sheep
industry.
Welcome to the Blackface Sheep Breeders' Association web site. The Association was formed to #
promote the interests of the blackface sheep breed. This web site provides information about the
breed, contact details for the various branches throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland and the
north of England, details of sheep sales, Blackface lamb markets, and information on the
activities of the blackface sheep breeders' association.
The blackface breed is the most numerous breed in Britain accounting for over 3 million ewes,
representing 16% of the British pure-bred ewe flock. The vast majority are found in Scotland.
The outstanding qualities of the breed are survivability, adaptability and versatility, with the
ability to fit into any farming situation. They are one of the hardiest sheep breeds in the
country and are the backbone of the Scottish sheep industry.
Visit http://www.scottish-blackface.co.uk or http://www.highlandtrail.co.uk/blackfacesheep.