St Boswells Annual Grass Park catalogue 2016

ST. BOSWELLS MART Please bring this booklet with you to the let

ANNUAL GRASS PARK LET on THURSDAY 17th MARCH 2016

at 10.00am PROMPT

ANNUAL GRASS PARK - THURSDAY 17th MARCH 2016 GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL GRASS PARKS 1.

The Parks are let for pasture of Sheep and Cattle, with the exception of Young Grass (or where specially stated) which shall be grazed by Sheep only. Takers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of the Grass and shall be bound to have satisfied themselves as to all other conditions.

2.

Proprietors of Grass Parks shall be held solely responsible for providing accurate acreages/hectares of all enclosures. Any alteration to the area of Enclosures which qualify for Subsidy Payment purposes must be notified in writing by the Proprietor to the Tenant not later than 1st May of the year of let.

3.

No horses, lambing ewes or diseased animals, or fence leaping or fence breaking animals will be allowed.

4.

Bulls may accompany cows where stated in special conditions, otherwise, Bulls are expressly prohibited from being grazed.

5.

Entry to the Grazings will be given from the Day of Let unless specifically stated in the Let Booklet and cease on the grazing termination date stated in the Let Booklet. NO TAKER MAY SUBLET.

6.

In relation to Parks in respect of which the Taker is eligible to claim subsidy payments, the Proprietor will indemnify the Taker for losses arising from any contravention of Cross Compliance conditions for Basic Payment out-with the period of let. In cases where the Proprietor is eligible to claim subsidy payments the Taker shall manage his/her stock in accordance with the rules of good husbandry and shall indemnify the Proprietor for any loss arising from contravention of the Cross Compliance Rules.

7.

All Parks will be let unattended unless expressly stated within the Let Booklet. The Proprietor will not be held responsible for stock straying away or meeting with accidents of any kind, or for the removal of fallen stock. Where parks are let with attendance any fallen stock must be removed by the Taker within 24 hours of receipt of notification. In unattended

parks it is solely the responsibility of the Taker to remove fallen stock immediately they are noticed or are given notification of such fallen animals by any other party. The well being of the stock will be the sole responsibility of the Taker. No claim may be made for damage done or supposed to be done, by rabbit, game or other vermin. The tenant shall notify the Proprietor of the numbers of stock to be grazed, and shall also give the Proprietor 24 hours notice regarding the movement of stock from the Parks.

8.

All the Parks are watered, but the supply is not guaranteed as to the quantity or the quality.

9.

Landlords retain the right to cut thistles/weeds or top grazings in all enclosures but must give adequate notice of intention to do so.

10.

At the conclusion of the Roup, and on that day, all takers must sign the Let Register.

11.

Rents are due to be paid on the Day of Let and interest will be charged at 2% per month on all overdue accounts.

12.

Harrison and Hetherington are hereby appointed judges of the Roup with the power to determine all differences that may arise in the course thereof.

13.

All parties are bound to implement their respective parts of these conditions.

14.

Harrison and Hetherington reserve the right to recover a fee from the Landlord for any Grass Parks withdrawn from the Roup after the closing date for entries has passed.

This fee will be 5% of the reserve price (or Harrison and Hetherington’s estimated value if no reserve has been agreed) plus advertising costs.

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NO FIELDS/ENCLOSURES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TENANTS TO INCLUDE IN THEIR OWN SUBSIDY PAYMENTS CLAIMS UNLESS CLEARLY STATED OTHERWISE IN THE RESPECTIVE NOTES CONTAINED IN THIS BOOKLET. HARRISON AND HETHERINGTON Auctioneers Newtown St Boswells

ANNUAL GRASS PARK LET THURSDAY 17th MARCH 2016 The following is the order in which the Grass Parks will be let.

Those marked with an asterisk (*) ARE ELIGIBLE for the taker to include in their own BPS claims.

Acres 1.

2.

3.

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5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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11.

12.

13.

14.

*Bothendene, Bowden Whiterigg, Bowden Boyd Farming, Whiterigg Standalane, Peebles Edderston, Peebles *Kingscroft, Selkirk *Eastfield, Melrose Nairns Mains , Haddington *Ashlea, Lilliesleaf Rink, Galashiels Howden, Selkirk Nether Whitlaw, Selkirk Elliston, St Boswells *Cavers Carre, Lilliesleaf

6 98 46 137 41 7 159 10 8 76 441 169 79 118

PROSPECTIVE TAKERS ARE ADVISED TO CAREFULLY READ THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF LET AS CONTAINED IN THE FRONT OF THIS CATALOGUE AND IN PARTICULAR CONDITIONS 9 & 10.

BOTHENDENE, BOWDEN

5.800 Acres 2.349 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date – 30 November 2016 Mains water supply. Suitable for sheep and cattle, but no horses.

Eligible for Tenant to include in BPS claims. Payment Region 1.

Telephone number for notification of stock movements etc - 01835 823590 Holding No. 793/0037 Map key number in brackets.

1. BOTHENDENE (3)

NT55759/30756

5.800 Acres

2.349 ha.

WHITERIGG, NEWTOWN ST. BOSWELLS

97.973 Acres 39.180 Hectares

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Grazing Termination Date – Cattle 31 October 2016, Sheep 30 November 2016 All fields are served by either piped or natural water supply. Stock handling facilities by prior arrangement. The landlord reserves the right to graze a limited number of horses in each field. All fields not eligible for BPS claims by Tenant. POST FIELD (Lot 6) and GRIEVES (Lot 7) for sheep only.

Holding No. 793/0018 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

EASTER FRONT FIELD COMPANYS CAULD BANK THOARTERDEAN POST FIELD GRIEVES

NT56384/31260 NT56201/31234 NT55282/31117 NT56319/30899 NT56106/30820 NT56128/31030 NT55584/31229

18.330 Acres 10.700 Acres 20.063 Acres 12.850 Acres 18.990 Acres 12.100 Acres 4.940 Acres

7.420 ha.

4.320 ha.

8.100 ha.

5.190 ha.

7.210 ha.

4.940 ha.

2.000 ha.

BOYD FARMING LTD, WHITERIGG

46.260 Acres 18.560 Hectares

Period of let - from day of let to 30th November 2016 Cattle to be removed by end of October. All fields are served by either piped or natural water supply.

Holding No. 793/0015 Map key number in brackets 1. BALLY HILL (3) NT55734/30925 (permanent pasture) 2. BECKETTS (4) NT55870/30642 (permanent pasture) 3. SCOTTS RIGGS (2) NT55593/30441

20.780 Acres

8.37 ha.

13.200 Acres

5.33 ha.

12.280 Acres

4.86 ha.

STANDALANE, PEEBLES

136.820 Acres 55.370 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date – 30 November 2016 Sheep only. No parks eligible for BPS claims by Tenant. All fields have natural water supplies. All fields will be treated with 1.5 cwt 20.10.10 fertiliser.

Handling pens at steading (no dipper).

Please note Lot 6 (Above Field and Top Chapelhill) are let together as is Lot 7 (Chapelhill and Below Field). All fields are LFA. Telephone number for notification of stock movements etc – 01721 740244 or 07810 333562.

Holding No. 647/0045 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

MIDDLEBANK BOTTOM BANK TOP CARAVAN FIELD CARAVAN FIELD COTTAGE

NT23577/41981 NT23830/41990 NT23675/41597 NT23900/41565 NT24069/41757

16.080 Acres 19.170 Acres 19.200 Acres 17.420 Acres 7.860 Acres

6.510 ha.

7.770 ha.

7.760 ha.

7.050 ha.

3.180 ha.

6. ABOVE FIELD TOP CHAPELHILL

NT24229/41846 NT24248/42010

10.330 Acres 8.030 Acres 18.360 Acres

4.180 ha.

3.250 ha.

7.430 ha.

7. CHAPELHILL BELOW FIELD

NT24426/41999 NT24434/41760

9.220 Acres 9.120 Acres 18.330 Acres

3.730 ha.

3.690 ha.

7.420 ha.

8. 20 ACRE

NT24016/42135

20.390 Acres

8.250 ha.

EDDERSTON, PEEBLES

41.390 Acres 16.750 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date – 30 October 2016 No parks eligible for BPS claims by Tenant. All fields have piped or natural water supplies. Handling pens, including a dipper in stackyard. Let attended.

All fields treated with ¾ cwt 20.10.10 fertiliser. All fields are LFA. Telephone number for notification of stock movements etc – 01721 740244 or 07810 333562.

Holding No. 647/0043 1. ROADMAN’S QUARRY 3. CALVING FIELD

NT23656/39680 NT24124/39070

16.730 Acres 6.770 ha.

24.660 Acres 9.980 ha.

KINGSCROFT, SELKIRK

7.000 Acres 2.610 Hectares st

Grazing Termination Date – 31 October 2016 No attendance. The owner reserves the right to spray weeds and nettles once during the summer and stock may have to be removed for up to one week.

The owner will give one week’s notice for this action. Not eligible for Tenant to claim BPS payments.

Telephone number for notification of stock movements, etc – 07801 582410 Holding No 801/0094 1. KINGSCROFT

NT47615/27839

7.000 Acres 2.610 ha.

EASTFIELD, MELROSE

158.640 Acres 64.220 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date: 28 November 2016 All takers may use the pens in Cottage Field. Sheep only in Clarilaw March.

Access to Burn Park and West Park will be through Lodge Field and access to Clarilaw March will be through Spring Field. The Owner reserves the right to top parks when necessary. Experienced shepherd looks stock twice daily.

Please note all Eastfield enclosures available for Tenant’s BPS claim. All fields are in Payment Region 1. All fields are LFA. Telephone number for notification of stock movements etc - 01835 870257.

Holding No. 793/0013 Map key number in brackets.

1.

DENE FIELD/ COTTAGE FIELD (3)

NT53918/29091 29.800 Acres 12.080 ha.

2.

LODGE FIELD (7)

NT54195/29088 13.070 Acres NT54236/29201

3.

WEST PARK/ BURN PARK (8-9)

NT54291/28965 NT54410/28823 20.630 Acres

4.

5.

6.

5.290 ha.

8.350 ha.

CLARILAW MARCH (6) NT54178/28660 16.610 Acres 6.720 ha.

SPRING FIELD (4) NT53945/28485 18.660 Acres 7.550 ha.

KNOWES/WHIN COVER (1) NT53571/28529 59.870 Acres 24.230 ha.

NAIRNS MAINS, HADDINGTON EAST LOTHIAN

9.580 Acres 3.876 Hectares

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Grazing Termination Date - 30 November 2016 No hay making. Grazing only.

Telephone number for notification of stock movements, etc – 01620 822839 Holding No. 360/0047 Map key number in brackets 1. POND FIELD (11)

NT47545/71973 NT47503/72068

9.580 Acres

3.876 ha.

ASHLEA, LILLIESLEAF

7.833 Acres 3.170 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date – 30 November 2016 Sheep only. No attendance. Water supplied. It will be the responsibility of the taker to top the grass during the summer should this be required. Eligible for Tenant to include in BPS claims. Payment Region 1. All fields are non LFA. Telephone number for notification of stock movements etc – 01835 870332 Holding No. 794/0034 1.

ASHLEA

NT53013/25137

7.833 Acres

3.170 ha.

RINK FARM, GALASHIELS

75.539 Acres 30.570 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date – 28 November 2016 Stock looked daily. Natural or mains water supply. Stock handling facilities and shed available. Fields are not eligible for BPS claims. All fields are LFA. Telephone number for notification of stock movements etc - 07968 224302 Holding No 799/0020 1. LOWER RINK HILL 2. HORSE PARK * 3. CASTLEBRAE

NT47391/32664 NT47822/32763 NT48251/32771

28.614 Acres 25.081 Acres 21.844 Acres

11.580 ha.

10.150 ha.

8.840 ha.

* Horse Park – Proprietor reserves right to extract timber from woodland around edge of field to track on western edge.

HOWDEN, SELKIRK

440.810 Acres 178.410 Hectares th

Grazing Termination Date – Sheep 30 November 2016, th Cattle 15 October.

Stock looked daily. Sheep looked twice daily until clipped. Cattle and sheep handling facilities available. No dipper, sheep shed available for clipping. All fields have mains water supply (except lots 3 and 15 which have natural supply. Fields cut must have high Potash fert. after cutting. All fields not eligible for BPS claims by Tenant.

Notification of stock movements to Mr Graham White – Tel: 07989 585047 Holding No. 93/801/0018 1. WEE HAUGH 2. BIG HAUGH 3. DANGERFIELD

Cut/Sheep/Cattle Cut/Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle

18.260 Acres 7.390 ha.

27.350 Acres 11.070 ha.

10.030 Acres 4.060 ha.

4. OAKWOOD STEADING

Cut/Sheep/Cattle Cut/Sheep/Cattle

17.190 Acres 6.950 ha.

17.000 Acres 6.880 ha.

34.190 Acres 13.830 ha.

5. BOTTOM COW TOP COW CLAYSHOTS

Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle

13.020 Acres 5.270 ha.

3.360 Acres 1.360 ha.

12.700 Acres 5.140 ha.

29.080 Acres 11.770 ha.

6. MOTTE TRIANGLE SADDLEBACK

Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle

9.090 Acres 3.680 ha.

4.470 Acres 1.810 ha.

11.490 Acres 4.650 ha.

25.050 Acres 10.140 ha.

7. TREES TILEWORKS

Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle

17.090 Acres 10.840 Acres 27.930 Acres

6.910 ha.

4.380 ha.

11.290 ha.

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Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle Sheep/Cattle Cut/Sheep/Cattle Cut/Sheep/Cattle Sheep only Sheep only Sheep only Sheep only Sheep only

15.270 Acres 13.680 Acres 28.910 Acres 32.270 Acres 14.380 Acres 17.610 Acres 30.710 Acres 32.510 Acres 19.710 Acres 32.910 Acres 30.960 Acres

6.179 ha.

5.536 ha.

11.699 ha.

13.059 ha.

5.820 ha.

7.120 ha.

12.430 ha.

13.150 ha.

7.970 ha.

13.320 ha.

12.530 ha.

HAINING HILL FIELD EAST HILL MID HILL MIDDLESTEAD BROWNMOOR BARREL BRUSSELS DESSERT POND POINT

NETHER WHITLAW, SELKIRK st

169.090 Acres 68.430 Hectares st

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Period of let – 1 April 2016 to 31 October 2016 for Cattle and 15 December 2016 for Sheep.

Piped or natural water supply in all fields. Cattle and Sheep Only. Good cattle and sheep handling facilities. Stock looked daily. No fertiliser is allowed to be applied to fields marked ‘NF’. No fields eligible for Tenant to include in BPS claims. All fields are LFA. Notification of stock movements etc Tel - 01750 21217 Holding No. 800/0005 1.

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3.

4.

5.

6.

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9.

10.

11.

EASTER HILL WESTER HILL SOUTH WESTER HILL NORTH (NF) MIDDLE HILL BLACKPOOL (NF) BEANRIG (NF) HELM HORSE PARK UNDER FIELD COW FIELD BIG FIELD (NF)

NT51435/29288 NT51047/29171 NT50910/29256 NT51243/29250 NT51469/29065 NT51670/29393 NT51973/29593 NT51586/29564 NT51852/29749 NT51532/29702 NT50866/28931

13.350 Acres 5.400 ha.

12.180 Acres 4.930 ha.

5.730 Acres 2.320 ha.

11.980 Acres 4.850 ha.

20.190 Acres 8.170 ha.

13.280 Acres 5.370 ha.

24.830 Acres 10.050 ha.

8.430 Acres 3.410 ha.

10.110 Acres 4.090 ha.

12.730 Acres 5.150 ha.

35.610 Acres 14.410 ha.

ELLISTON, ST BOSWELLS MELROSE

79.002 Acres 31.970 Hectares st

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Grazing Termination Date – 31 October 2016 for Cattle & 30 November 2016 for Sheep. st All stock to be removed from ARNIESYDE (Lot 1) by 31 October 2016. Stock looked daily. Proprietor reserves the right to top fields if necessary. Sheep handling facilities. Fields 2, 3 and 4 can run together. Not eligible for Tenant to include in BPS claims. All fields are Non LFA. Movement of stock and numbers to be notified to - 01835 823391.

Holding No. 798/0011 1.

2.

3.

4.

ARNIESYDE BIG LIZARD DEAN PARK BROOM

NT57120/29248 NT57433/29116 NT57095/28601 NT57382/28851

20.000 Acres 11.630 Acres 29.332 Acres 18.040 Acres

8.100 ha.

4.700 ha.

11.870 ha.

7.300 ha.

CAVERS CARRE, MELROSE

118.390 Acres 47.910 Hectares st

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Grazing Termination Date – 31 October 2016 for Cattle and 30 November for Sheep.

No attendance. Mains water supply in all fields except No.3, natural supply.

Access to Linthill Field will be through The Park. Fields 5 and 6 are subject to the SRDP cross compliance condition of an average annual stocking rate no exceeding 1.4 lu/ha and no fertiliser. Bull may accompany cows by arrangement. All fields eligible for Tenant to include in BPS claims. All fields Payment Region 1. All fields LFA. Telephone number for notification of stock movements to – 01835 870284 Holding No. 793/0011 Map key number in brackets 1.

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3.

4.

5.

6.

LODGE PARK (4) NT54956/27047 THE PARK (11) NT55091/26471 LINTHILL FIELD (3) NT54840/26638 THE HAUGH (18) NT55389/26276 CLARILAW DAMS (20) NT55554/27106 SUNNYSIDE (21) NT55657/26955

11.100 Acres 4.490 ha.

24.880 Acres 10.070 ha.

10.430 Acres 4.220 ha.

30.520 Acres 12.350 ha.

13.490 Acres 5.460 ha.

27.970 Acres 11.320 ha.

HERIOTSHALL, OXTON, LAUDER

49.783 Acres 20.145 Hectares

Grazing Termination Date - 30th November 2016 Troughs for mains water supply in fields No.1 and 3. Burn supply in field No.2.

Farm steading not available for use. No dipping facilities. A bull may accompany cows by arrangement with the proprietor. All fields not eligible for BPS claims by Tenant.

Holding No. 265/0015 1. PINKIESTON MID PARK KNOWE PARK

2. WELL PARK 3. MASON’S CROFT

NT49270/53047

13.000 14.482 11.801 39.283 Acres

15.897 ha

5.000 Acres 5.500 Acres

2.023 ha 2.225 ha

No field reference numbers available for parks 2 and 3.

PRESSMENNAN, STENTON, DUNBAR

30.400 Acres 12.300 Hectares

Grazing Termination Date - 30th November 2016 Fields 2 and 3 to be let together, sheep only in these fields. Stock looked daily.

Sheep only in fields 2 and 3. All fields eligible for BPS claims by Tenant.

Holding No. 355/0002 1. DIPPER FIELD (young grass) nd

2. LONG PARK (2 year grass) nd 3. WEST HILL (2 year grass)

5.800 Acres

2.350 ha

13.100 Acres 11.500 Acres 24.600 Acres

5.300 ha 4.650 ha 9.950 ha