Border Union Kelso Ram Sales Ballot 2019
FAQs
Here you will find the answers to regularly asked questions.
There are a number of hotels, B&Bs, pubs, cafes and restaurants in Kelso which is just a 5 minute walk from the showground. Details can be found on the VisitKelso and VisitScotland website.
All sale rings commence at 10am.
Rams start arriving on the Wednesday and the majority are in their pens by Thursday afternoon. Some breeds and auctioneers hold shows on the Thursday evening, these are at the breeds and auction companies discretion.
There is parking in the field adjacent to the Ram Sales. There is no charge for parking.
During sale times, no vehicles are allowed to move within the grounds. We have Tup Taxis which you join the queue in front of Springwood Pavilion, after you have paid for your purchases and a quad bike and trailer will take you to your pens and help move your Rams to your vehicles.
You will need to purchase your Rams before taking them away from Kelso. You can register in the morning with your preferred auction company if you are not already a customer of theirs.
Yes we have Catering available on the Thursday (day before Ram Sales) 12 noon – 8.00pm and on the Ram Sales day itself from 6.30am until the end of sales.
Buyers should make themselves familiar with their country’s regulations for entry before purchase. In Northern Ireland MV Rams are only eligible to be exported direct from the Ram Sales. It would be appreciated if Purchasers for export will make themselves known to Galedin Veterinary Group, who will have an office within Springwood Pavilion beside the Auction Companies.
Find Us
Location
The Border Union Agricultural Society and show ground are located on the outskirts of Kelso in the Scottish Borders.