Historic ram sale underway in Kelso

The annual sale dates back to 1836. At last year's event nearly 5,000 rams were entered.

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The ram sale is a huge event in the Borders. Credit: ITV Border

The Kelso Ram Sale is considered by many to be the biggest, and best known, one-day event of its kind in the world:

I think without boasting it's probably the best known ram sale in the world.

We've 16 rings selling simultaneously it's unique."

– Ronald Wilson, Border Union Agricultural Society

It's considered the biggest single day ram sale in the world. Credit: ITV Border

The annual Kelso ram sale takes place today, and here are a few facts you might not have known about the event:

The first Ram Sale was held in the Knowes in Kelso, way back in 1836
It's tradition for the bell to be rung at 10am exactly by the Secretary of the Society, to begin selling
A 'Tup Taxi' helps buyers transport their new rams from the pens to their vehicle
It's considered the biggest single day ram sale in the world
In 1993 more than £2 million was made in sales
In the last few years rams have been exported to three EU countries, Holland, Germany and Ireland

The annual Kelso Ram Sale will take place today. Credit: PA

One of the world's biggest ram auctions is taking place in the Borders today.

The annual Kelso Ram Sale, which traces its history back to the 1830s, will see thousands of rams bought and sold at Springwood Park.