Wedderlie Farm to host NSA Scot Sheep 2026

NSA Scottish Region is delighted to announce that NSA Scot Sheep will take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at Wedderlie Farm, in the Scottish Borders, by kind permission of the Tilson family.

NSA Scot Sheep is one of the most prominent and widely anticipated events in the Scottish agricultural calendar, drawing visitors from all parts of the UK and beyond. The one-day event showcases the best of the sheep industry with a full programme of trade stands, breed displays, seminars, working demonstrations, competitions, and educational activities, all hosted at one of Scotland’s most historic and progressive livestock farms.

John and Marion Tilson, along with their daughter Wanda Tilson, who manage the prestigious Wedderlie Aberdeen-Angus herd alongside a productive sheep enterprise, said: “We’re honoured to welcome NSA Scot Sheep 2026 to Wedderlie. This is a unique opportunity to highlight not only our livestock and farming systems but also the wider innovation and resilience of the Scottish sheep sector. We’re looking forward to sharing our farm’s story with visitors from near and far.”

Wedderlie has proudly bred Aberdeen Angus cattle since 1914, focusing on the breed’s hallmark traits—structural integrity, fertility, and commercial value—rather than short-term trends. In addition to the cattle, the farm runs a flock of 1,800 breeding ewes, with Cheviot sheep grazing the hills, Cheviot Mule ewes on the low ground, and Texel tups used for crossing to produce high-quality prime lambs. This carefully considered breeding programme supports a practical and sustainable approach to upland sheep farming, ensuring a steady supply of finished lambs.

Set in the rolling hills of the Borders, Wedderlie Farm comprises around 2,500 acres, combining pedigree livestock breeding with forward-thinking land use, hill reclamation work, and a long-standing commitment to sustainable farming.

The event will be led by a local organising committee under the Chairmanship of Alec Telfer, who brings a wealth of industry experience and enthusiasm to the role.

Mr Tefler says: “It’s a real privilege to be involved in bringing NSA Scot Sheep 2026 to the Borders. With Wedderlie as our host, we have the perfect platform to create a memorable and meaningful event that reflects the energy and excellence of sheep farming in Scotland.”

Planning is already underway, with further details on the programme, ticketing, competitions, and speaker line-up to be released in the coming months.

Pictured: Event Chair, Alec Tefler, Event Organiser, Julia Bell, and event hosts, The Tilson family.