Livestock markets
Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers' Mart
Cumberland &
Dumfriesshire Farmers' Mart (external link) based in
Longtown, Cumbria, was founded in 1926 by a group of local farmers
and is now the largest market in the UK for sales of sheep.
Harrison & Hetherington
Harrison &
Hetherington's (external link) farmstock business dates back to
1870, originally operating a number of local livestock auction
marts throughout north Cumbria and south west Scotland with, until
1974, its main facility being in Carlisle city
centre.
In 1974 the company relocated to the edge of the city where
it is today. Harrison & Hethrington are now the official
appointed auctioneers for all major beef, dairy and sheep breed
societies and clubs throughout the UK.