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Event: 'Lochearnhead Shears-Scotlands Premier Sheep Shearing Competition'
Local Events Events in the Perthshire and Central Scotland Area	Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013 At 04:00:00 PM Duration: 2 Days
Contact Info: Colin McGregor Tel:01567 830236 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it URL: http://www.lochearnheadshears.org
Lochearnhead Shears-Scotlands premier sheep shearing Venue: Lochearnhead Games Field Price: This annual event is one of the larger sheep shearing competitions in the UK. Now in its 20th year. Iinternational sheep shearers will arrive in Lochearnhead with the aim of taking the revered “Scottish Blackface Shearing Champion” title. Blackface sheep are predominant in this region.  The flighty nature and coarse wool of this mountain breed can be very challenging requiring extra skills. Expect a strong representation from Europe this year for a preliminary European Championship . A lively dance ends the weekend.  Saturday 4pm Sunday- Heats 9am, hand shears 12 noon, Finals 5.00pm + Crook making competition. Ceilidh Dance 30th June 9.00pm -1.00am Licensed Bar and Food all Day Accommodation in Lochearnhead

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