Lamb averages up at Quoybrae

Having put 5269 stopre lambs through the ring at Quoybrae (Aberdeen and Northern Marts) this week, the sale which incorporated Dunbeath, Bettyhill, Forsinard and North West Sutherland saw an overall average of £32.34, an increase of £3.18 on last year.

Ewe lambs topped at £48 for Cheviots from Hilton, Latheron, while the 2391 whether lambs topped at £42. Suffolks led trade for cross sheep at £42.