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Forfar mart could be saved from closure as buyers interested

The owners announced plans to close the auction house citing a 30% drop in cattle numbers

14th Apr 2023

There’s hope Forfar Mart could avoid the axe – as bosses confirm they’ve received interest from potential buyers.

Lawrie and Symington, the current owners, says the site’s future is now ‘in a better place’ – but refused to confirm whether they’ve received an official offer.

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