Author Topic: Sheep Skins in Scotland (Read 1600 times)

Cuddles · « **on:** October 17, 2018, 08:50:06 pm »

Hi guys,

I'm after some advice - from those based in Scotland (as I'm sure the rules are different in England and Wales).

I have a couple of lambs that are ready to go off the abattoir and I wanted to get their skins processed - times a ticking I know...
When I spoke to the abattoir they will only give me the skins back if I have a licence for them.
- So my first question... who do I get the licence from? is it the local council or AHLVA? I've tried calling both but got no answer, I've emailed both but I'm still waiting for an answer.

- My second question... for those that have had their sheep skins processed, who did you use?

Many Thanks

Rosemary · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2018, 06:54:25 am »

APHA and Skyeskyns

Womble · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2018, 07:11:44 am »

Cuddles - whereabouts are you? We're in the same situation (nr Stirling).

I was thinking about doing a home kill so we could keep one particular skin, although I haven't looked up whether I need a license for that too. Just as you say, the clock is ticking, so I don't know whether it will happen or not.

If you do manage to find a way forward, could we club together somehow perhaps?

Cuddles · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2018, 11:41:15 am »

Thanks Rosemary,

Womble,
I've been in contact with APHA and they gave me the email address scotlandabp@apha.gsi.gov.uk so I've emailed them to see if they can send on the relevant forms etc.

I don't think I'm too far from you, I'll ping you a dm later today.

Cheers all,
Cuddles

Womble · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2018, 07:18:30 pm »

Perfect! I'd like at least one done, and possibly as many as three if the price isn't too extortionate. Perhaps by clubbing together, we can get a better deal?