Balwen ewes and lambs, Beattock
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Balwen ewes and lambs, Beattock
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 5 Apr 2010
Between the minor road and the railway embankment is a small herd of Balwen Sheep. The Balwen sheep has a base colour of black, brown or dark grey. It has a white blaze on the face running from the poll of the head down to the nose, four distinct white socks, and a half-white tail. The Balwen is a small, hardy breed that is easy to manage.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.302997
Longitude
-3.452439