'We couldn't have hoped for better' – Record crowd sets new precedent at Sutherland Show
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The president of the Sutherland County Agricultural Show has heaped praise upon event organisers after the event's spectacular return following a two-year hiatus.
A bumper crowd of over 6000 spectators descended upon the showgrounds at Dornoch Links to enjoy the hot weather and take in the main ring of entertainment, complemented by the many cattle, sheep, horses and ponies on exhibit.
Show president Ewan Cameron was elated with what proved to be a record-breaking attendance at this year's show.
He said: "It was great to see such a crowd. We were all on tenterhooks after a couple of years off, wondering what the reception would be and hoping that everybody would be looking forward to a good day out – and they certainly were.
"The attendance sets a new record for us. None of our committee in all the years they have been involved have seen such a large crowd.
"The weather was perfect too, absolutely ideal for people and not too hot for the stock too. We couldn't have hoped for better at all."
Mr Cameron lauded the efforts of the many volunteers who helped to make the show possible, in the lead up to and on the day itself.
"I am very grateful to our committee and our band of loyal helpers for their tireless efforts. They have devoted many evenings to making this show work and we can't thank them enough. Thank you also to our many sponsors and donors who have helped to make things work."
Mr Cameron believes the show's commitment to ensuring it stays true to its core values is a major contributing factor in its success.
He added: "We have always tried to strike a balance between being a small friendly, laid back show and being professional and efficient. A lot of our exhibitors often comment about how the show is laid back and people are not being ordered about like they are at other shows, and is much more friendly.
"We have trying to improve the show each year and constantly build on momentum, so it is very encouraging to see such a response after two years. I hope that the improvements we have made have been part of the reason it has been so successful.
"As ever, we would be very grateful to hear from anyone who would like to get involved with show to help, such as coming along to meetings or helping to set up the show next year. They would be very welcome to get in touch with us via our website or Facebook."
The day kicked off with the judging of horse and pony classes, and soon after, spectators were treated to a daring display from Stannage Stunt Team, who wowed the crowd with a series of motorbike jumps and quad bike tricks.
Later in the afternoon, Ardross Pipe Band filled ears with the welcome sound of pipes and drums.
Children’s sports served as a short interlude from the judging with kids of all ages taking part in several races.
The vintage tractor parade also had its moment, with a large selection of vehicles doing the full circuit for the crowd’s enjoyment.
In the marquees, judging continued as eyes (and tastebuds) were cast over the food and craft entries.
Centre-ring festivities were rounded off with terrier racing.
Livestock exhibitors turned out in abundance for judging, with several fantastic sheep and cattle specimens on display aiming in search of a red ribbon.
The overall Cattle Champion – a yearling stot or heifer – exhibited by John Smith (The Rowans, Brora) took the title of Show Champion, up against stiff competition from Hill Farmers and Sheep Champion Inkstack X Factor from Badanloch Estate – a four-shear ram.
Also in contention were Clydesdale Champion Ord Moanna (E and M Johnstone) and Supreme Native Horse Champion, Midcalder Maggie May (Sarah Campbell).
After claiming the Best in Sutherland ribbon for cattle, the J Munro and Son, Invercharron beast won the overall Born and Bred in Sutherland show championship, while the Best Sheep Born and Bred in Sutherland was a North Loch Naver home bred two-shear ram, sired by £7000 Langdale Let’s Be Having You.
Full livestock results can be found below:
Pure Native Breed
Judge: Mr Ian Callion, Stirling
Bull
1st – Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose
2nd – Hamish Polson, Rowanfield, Strathpeffer
Heifer in calf
1st – Hamish Polson, Rowanfield, Strathpeffer
Yearling heifer
1st – Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose
Heifer calf under 1 year
1st – S & M Mackenzie, Auchmore Farm, Muir of Ord
Bull calf under 1 year
1st – S & M Mackenzie, Auchmore Farm, Muir of Ord
Pair of animals owned by exhibitor
1st – Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose
2nd – S & M Mackenzie, Auchmore Farm, Muir of Ord
3rd – 11. Hamish Polson, Rowanfield, Strathpeffer
Pure Native Breed Champion
1st – Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose
2nd – Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortros
Highland Cattle
Judge: Mr Ian Callion, Stirling
Bull
1st – 50. Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness
2 year old Heifer
1st – Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness
Yearling Heifer
1st – Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness
Champion Highland cattle
Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness
Reserve Highland cattle
Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness
Overall cattle Champion
53. John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
Reserve
45. Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie Street, Huntly
Born and Bred in Sutherland cattle Champion
J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
Pair of animals owned by exhibitor champion
Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie Street, Huntly
Overall Pedigree Champion between Highland & Native champions
Champion
Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose
Overall Native Champion
Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose
Commercial Cattle
Judge: Mr James Gunn, Reiss
Cow
1st – Georgie Fraser, Little Croy farm, Croy, Inverness
2nd – Fraser Family, Easter Clune Farm, Lethen, Nairn
Yearling stot or Heifer
1st – 45 Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie Street, Huntly
Heifer calf under 1 year
1st – J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
2nd – J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
3rd – Georgie Fraser, Little Croy farm, Croy, Inverness
Stot calf under 1 year
1st – Kevin Grant, 2 Lochend, Barrock, Thurso
Calf born after 01/01/2022
1st – J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
2nd – Dunbeath Farms, Dunbeath, Caithness
Cow with calf at foot (Can be shown in pen)
1st – Georgie Fraser, Little Croy farm, Croy, Inverness
2nd – Fraser Family, Easter Clune Farm, Lethen, Nairn
Pair of animals owned by exibitor
1st – Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie Street, Huntly
2nd – J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
3rd – J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
Young Farmer Calf Competition – Commercial Class (Calf born between 01 Mar & 01 Sept 2021) (Class 38 calf must not be shown in any other class)
1st – Tilly Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
2nd – Georgie Fraser, Little Croy farm, Croy, Inverness
Commercial Cattle Champion
1st – Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie Street, Huntly
Commercial Cattle Reserve
1st – Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie Street, Huntly
Best In Sutherland
J Munro & Son, Invercharron Farm, Ardgay
Crofters' Cattle
Judge: Mr James Gunn, Reiss
Yearling stot or heifer
1st – John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
2nd – Matthew Tucker, 21 Smith Terrace, Wick
Stot calf under 1 year
1st – John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
2nd – Ian Grant, Seaview Cottage, 50 Lonemore, Gairloch
3rd – Ian Grant, Seaview Cottage, 50 Lonemore, Gairloch
Heifer calf under 1 year
1st – John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
2nd – Ian Grant, Seaview Cottage, 50 Lonemore, Gairloch
Pair of animals owned by exhibitor
1st – John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
2nd – Ian Grant, Seaview Cottage, 50 Lonemore, Gairloch
3rd – Matthew Tucker, 21 Smith terrance, Wick
Crofters Champion – 1st John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
Reserve Crofters Champion – 1st John Smith, The Rowans, Brora
SHEEP
Overall Sheep Judge – Mrs Mamie Paterson, Dunblane
Overall Hill Champion Judge – Mr Neil, Montgomery, Struan
NCC Lowground
Farmers Open, Farmers Confined & Crofters
Judge: Mr Rod MacKenzie, Munlochy
Tup
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
Shearling
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – John Forbes, Boultach, Latheron
3rd – Aiden Henderson, 8 Murrayfield, Castletown
Tup lamb
1st – Aiden Henderson, 8 Murrayfield, Castletown
2nd – Rory Mackenzie, Wester Craiglands, Fortrose
3rd – John Forbes, Boultach, Latheron
Ewe
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – John Forbes, Boultach, Latheron
3rd – E Johnstone, Hallcroft, Brora
Gimmer
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – E Johnstone, Hallcroft, Brora
3rd – G Johnstone, Hallcroft, Brora
Ewe lamb
1st – Aiden Henderson, 8 Murrayfield, Castletown
2nd – John Forbes, Boultach, Latheron
3rd – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – John Forbes, Boultach, Latheron
3rd – G Johnstone, Hallcroft, Brora
Male champion from winners of classes 49,50,51
1st – Aiden Henderson, 8 Murrayfield, Castletown
2nd – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
Female champion from classes 53,54,55
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – Aiden Henderson, 8 Murrayfield, Castletown
Overall champion of NCC lowground
1st – Hillclay NCC per K & R Sutherland, 1 Church Lane, Halkirk
2nd – Aiden Henderson, 8 Murrayfield, Castletown
Born & Bred in Sutherland
1st – E Johnstone, Hallcroft, Brora
NCC Sheep Hill Farmers
Judge: Mr Neil Montgomery, Struan
Tup
1st – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
2nd – Martyn Cook, Dorrey Farm, Scotscalder, Halkirk
3rd – Rory Mackenzie, Wester Craiglands, Fortrose
Tup 2 shear
1st – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
2nd – Andrew Campbell, Mill House, Stainland
3rd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
Tup Shearling
1st – Martyn Cook, Dorrey Farm, Scotscalder, Halkirk
2nd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
3rd – Martyn Cook, Dorrey Farm, Scotscalder, Halkirk
Tup lamb
1st – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
2nd – Martyn Cook, Dorrey Farm, Scotscalder, Halkirk
3rd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
Ewe
1st Andrew Campbell, Mill House, Stainland
2nd Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
3rd Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
Gimmer
1st – G MacDonald, 3 Crakaig, Whitehill, Loth
2nd – Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
3rd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
Ewe lamb
1st – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
2nd – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
3rd – Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
Wether lamb
1st – Nicholson Farms, Clebrig, Altnaharra
Gimmers (Shown in pen)
1st – G MacDonald, 3 Crakaig, Whitehill, Loth
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st Andrew Campbell, Mill House, Stainland
2nd G MacDonald, 3 Crakaig, Whitehill, Loth
NCC Hill Farmers Male Champion from classes 57,58,59,60,64
1st – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
2nd – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
NCC Hill Farmers Female champion from winners 61,62,63
1st – Andrew Campbell, Mill House, Stainland
2nd – G MacDonald, 3 Crakaig, Whitehill, Loth
Overall Champion of NCC Hill Farmers section between male and female
1st – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
2nd – Andrew Campbell, Mill House, Stainland
Born & Bred in Sutherland
1st – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
OVERALL HILL CHAMPION - Crofters Champion V Farmers Champion
1st – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
2nd – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
NCC Sheep Hill Crofters
Judge:Mr James Anderson, Dornoch
Tup aged
1st – Kerry Cameron, 107 Torroble, Lairg
2nd – Andrew Robertson, Shepherds house, Clebrig
3rd – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
Tup 2 shear
1st – Andrew Robertson, Shepherds house, Clebrig
2nd – James Brown, Carn Raineach, Camustieg, Applecross
3rd – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
Tup shearling
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Helena Macdonald, 21 Knockdhu, Lairg
3rd – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
Tup lamb
1st – Alaistair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
2nd – Helena Macdonald, 21 Knockdhu, Lairg
3rd – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrac
Ewe
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
3rd – Andrew Robertson, Shepherds House, Clebrig
Gimmer
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
3rd – Andrew Robertson, Shepherds house, Clebrig
Wether lamb
1st – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
2nd – Andrew Robertson, Shepherds house, Clebrig
3rd – Alex Munro, Munro House, Croft 148, Oldshoremore
Ewe lamb
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Kerry Cameron, 107 Torroble, Lairg
3rd – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Alisdair Robertson, 14 Clashbrec, Lairg
3rd – Kerry Cameron, 107 Torroble, Lairg
Male Champion from classes 69,70,71,72,75
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Kerry Cameron, 107 Torroble, Lairg
Female champion from classes 73,73,76
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
NCC Hill crofters champion
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
2nd – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
Born & Bred In Sutherland
1st – Murdo Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
Beltex (MV/CAE Accredited & Non MV/CAE Accredited)
Judge: Mr Andrew Morton, Denny
Tup
1st – Jennifer Aird, Glenurquhart Farm, Cromarty
Tup shearling
1st – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
Ewe
1st – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
2nd – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
Gimmer
1st – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
2nd – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
3rd – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
Ewe lamb
1st – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
2nd – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
3rd – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
Tup lamb
1st – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
Male champion from the winners of classes 78,79,83
1st – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
2nd – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
Female champion from winners of classes 80,81,82
1st – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
2nd – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
Champion Beltex between male & female champions
1st – J Scott & Partners, Fearn Farm, Fearn, Tain
2nd – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands
Texel (MV/CAE Accredited & Non MV/CAE Accredited)
Judge: Mr Derek Bain, Forss
Tup, 2 Shear & over
1st – Rory Mackenzie, Wester Craiglands, Fortrose
2nd – C & I Angus, Oldfield, Thurso
Tup shearling
1st – C & I Angus, Oldfield, Thurso
2nd – Lachlan Nicol, 133 Knockomie-Rise, Forres
3rd – Rory Mackenzie, Wester Craiglands, Fortrose
Ewe
1st – C & I Angus, Oldfield, Thurso
2nd – C & I Angus, Oldfield, Thurso
3rd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
Gimmer
1st – Philip Gill, Duncroft, Wester Raddery, Fortrose
2nd – Amy Bisset, Thorhaven, 27 Riverview, Thurso
3rd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
Ewe lamb
1st – Mike Renwick, 103 Deas Avenue, Dingwall
2nd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
3rd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
Tup lamb
1st – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
2nd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
3rd – Lachlan Nicol, 133 Knockomie-Rise, Forres
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st – C & I Angus, Oldfield, Thurso
2nd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
3rd – Lachlan Nicol, 133 Knockomie-Rise, Forres
Texel Male champion from classs 85,86,90
1st – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
2nd – Rory Mackenzie, Wester Craiglands, Fortrose
Female Champion from classes 87,88,89
1st – Philip Gill, Duncroft, Wester Raddery, Fortrose
2nd – C & I Angus, Oldfield, Thurso
Champion Texel between Male & Female Champions
1st – Philip Gill, Duncroft, Wester Raddery, Fortrose
2nd – WesterMoy Texels, Wester Moy, Muir of Ord
Suffolk (MV/CAE Accredited & Non MV/CAE Accredited)
Judge: Ms Irene Fowlie, Strichen
Tup, 2 Shear & over
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Tup shearling
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Tup lamb
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
2nd – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
3rd – M & I Bissett, Marian, Culnaskeath, Evanton
Ewe
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
2nd – M & I Bissett, Marian, Culnaskeath, Evanton
3rd – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Gimmer
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
2nd – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
3rd – M & I Bissett, Marian, Culnaskeath, Evanton
Ewe lamb
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
2nd – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Male champion
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Female champion
1st – Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Champion Suffolk between male and female champions
1st Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
2nd Kevin Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
Shetland Sheep
Judge: Mr David Wilson, Wishaw
Tup, 2 shear & over
1st Sophie Urquhart, Bogallan, North Kessock
Tup shearling
1st – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
2nd – Sally & Frank Morence, Fir Chlis, Craggie, Daviot
3rd – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
Ewe
1st – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
2nd – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
3rd – Sophie Urquhart, Bogallan, North Kessock
Gimmer
1st – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
2nd – E & C Stables, Taigh Sa Choille, Maisley, Keith
3rd – Sally & Frank Morence, Fir Chlis, Craggie, Daviot
Ewe lamb
1st – E & C Stables, Taigh Sa Choille, Maisley, Keith
2nd – Janet Charge, Helendale, Culrain, Ardgay
3rd – S Wild, Upper Meadows, Eaglefield Road, Dornoch
Tup lamb
1st – E & C Stables, Taigh Sa Choille, Maisley, Keith
2nd – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
3rd – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
Any other coloured Shetland
1st – Sally & Frank Morence, Fir Chlis, Craggie, Daviot
2nd – Sophie Urquhart, Bogallan, North Kessock
3rd – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
2nd – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
3rd – Sophie Urquhart, Bogallan, North Kessock
Male champion from classes 99,100,104,105
1st – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
2nd – E & C Stables, Taigh Sa Choille, Maisley, Keith
Female Champion from classes 101,102,103,105
1st – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
2nd – Sally & Frank Morence, Fir Chlis, Craggie, Daviot
Shetland Champion
1st – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
2nd – Ian Carnegie, Dowmin, Huntly
Best Born and Bred in Sutherland
1st – Deborah Richardson, Rosebank House, Clashmore, Dornoch
Zwartble (MV/CAE Accredited & Non MV/CAE Accredited)
Judge: Mr Danny Macarthy, Mey
Tup shearling
1st – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
2nd – M & I Bissett, Marian, Culnaskeath, Evanton
Ewe
1st – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
2nd – Philip Gill, Duncroft, Wester Raddery, Fortrose
Gimmer
1st – Paddock Zwarbles, Drumtemple Croft, Inverness
2nd – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
3rd – M & I Bissett, Marian, Culnaskeath, Evanton
Ewe lamb
1st – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
2nd – Paddock Zwarbles, Drumtemple Croft, Inverness
3rd – Paddock Zwarbles, Drumtemple Croft, Inverness
Tup lamb
1st – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
2nd – M & I Bissett, Marian, Culnaskeath, Evanton
Group of 3 (1 male & 2 females bred by exhibitor)
1st – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
Male champion from the winners of classes 115 & 119
1st – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
Female champion from winners f classes 116 & 117 & 118
1st – Paddock Zwarbles, Drumtemple Croft, Inverness
2nd – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
Zwartble Champion
1st – Paddock Zwarbles, Drumtemple Croft, Inverness
2nd – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
Cross Sheep (Commercial)
Judge: Mr Alan Munro. Dornoch
Ewe
1st – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
2nd – Sarah Rogers & Benjamin Rogers, Cogle Farm, Quoybrae
3rd – Angela Aird, Glenurquhart Farm, Cromarty
Gimmer
1st – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
2nd – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
3rd – Angela Aird, Glenurquhart Farm, Cromarty
Ewe lamb
1st – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
2nd – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
3rd – Smallburn Farms, Plewlands Duffus
Ewe any breed (or cross) with twin lambs at foot
1st – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
2nd – Amy Bisset, Thorhaven, 27 Riverview, Thurso
3rd – Smallburn Farms, Plewlands Duffus
Cross Bred champion
1st – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
2nd – Gavin Breathet, Woodside Croft, Blackpark, Ardersier.
Any other Breed (MV/CAE Accredited & MV/CAE Non Accredited)
Judge: Mr Danny Macarthy, Mey
Tup
1st – Euan Campbell, New House, Balvraid Farm, Muir of Ord
2nd – Heather Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
3rd – Angela Aird, Glenurquhart Farm, Cromarty
Ewe
1st – Donald Henderson, Maranatha, Craggiemore, Daviot
2nd – Heather Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
3rd – Yvonne Spence, Cowan Brae, Skye-of-Curr Road, Dulnain bridge.
Gimmer
1st – Donald Henderson, Maranatha, Craggiemore, Daviot
2nd – K & W Anderson, Cairnhill, Farr, Inverness
3rd – Cath Urquhart, Bogallan, North Kessock
Ewe lamb
1st – Euan Campbell, New House, Balvraid Farm, Muir Of ord
2nd – K & N Mackay, Smithy House, Easter Mey, By Thurso
3rd – Heather Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
Tup lamb
1st – K & N Mackay, Smithy House, Easter Mey, By Thurso
2nd – Yvonne Spence, Cowan Brae, Skye-of-Curr Road, Dulnain bridge
3rd – Euan Campbell, New House, Balvraid Farm, Muir of Ord
Any Other Breed Male Champion from classes 125 & 129
1st – Euan Campbell, New House, Balvraid Farm, Muir of Ord
2nd – Heather Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
Female Champion from classes 126, 127,128
1st – Euan Campbell, New House, Balvraid Farm, Muir Of ord
2nd – Donald Henderson, Maranatha, Craggiemore, Daviot
Champ any other breed between Male and Female
1st – Euan Campbell, New House, Balvraid Farm, Muir Of ord
2nd – Donald Henderson, Maranatha, Craggiemore, Daviot
Born and Bred in Sutherland
1st – Heather Macdonald, Farm Cottage, Auchintoul, Kinbrace
Young Handler
Judge: Mrs Karen Ross, Fearn
MV/CAE ACCREDITED ewe or wether lamb
Handler aged 9 years and below (lamb shown in pen)
1st – Sophie Nicol, Forres
Handler aged 10 – 16 years (lamb shown in ring)
1st – Macey Henderson, Tigh-na-Leitir, Skye-of-Curr Road, Dulnain bridge
2nd – Joshua Nicol Forres
NON MV/CAE ACCREDITED ewe or wether lamb
Handler aged 9 years and below (lamb shown in pen)
1st – Murray MacIver, Blackmuir Croft, Heights of Dochcarty, Dingwall
2nd – Camden Holick, Caithness
3rd – Jennifer Aird, Glenurquhart Farm, Cromarty
Handler aged 10 – 16 years (lamb shown in ring)
1st – Katie Gunn, Shop Farm, Scotscalder
2nd – Hannah Sinclair, Upper Latheron Farm, Latheron
3rd – Lucy Anderson, Smallburn Farms
FLEECES
Judge – Steven Henderson, British Wool Marketing Board, Evanton
Cheviot tup fleece
1st – Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
2nd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
3rd – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
Cheviot ewe fleece (2 shear & over, Hill Sheep)
1st – Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
2nd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
3rd – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
Cheviot hogg fleece (Hill)
1st – Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
2nd – North Loch Naver Estate, Grumbeg, Altnaharra
3rd – Badanloch Estates, Kinbrace
Fleece – any other breed (2 shear & over – state the breed)
1st – S Wild, Upper Meadows, Eaglefield Road, Dornoch
2nd – Janet Charge, Helendale, Culrain, Ardgay
3rd – Cath Urquhart, Bogallan, North Kessock
Fleece Champion – Jan Mackenzie, Langdale, Strathnaver
CHAMPIONS
SHEEP (Overall)
Champion – Badanloch – 473. Hill Champion - Tup
Reserve – Gavin Breathet – 336. Crossbred - Gimmer
Group of 3 Champion – Ben & Sandra Rieve, Wester Craiglands – 217. Beltex
HISHA Champion – Badanloch
Born & Bred in Sutherland – Jan Mackenzie. Langdale
CATTLE (Overall)
Champion – John Smith, The Rowans, Brora. 53. Yearling Stot or Heifer
Reserve – Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie St, Huntly. 45. Yearling Stot or Heifer
Born & Bred in Sutherland – 29. J Munro & Son, Invercharron
Pair of Animals owned by exhibitor – 49. Blair Dufftown, 2 Bogie St, Huntly
Overall Pedigree Champion
Firm of TJ & G Maclean, C/o Mr and Mrs E Macgregor, Raddery, Fortrose - Bull
Reserve - Ian Grant, Seaview Cottage, Gairloch – Stot calf under 1 yer
SHOW CHAMPION
John Smith, The Rowans, Brora – 53. Yearling Stot or Heifer
Born & Bred in Sutherland Champion
29. J Munro & Son, Invercharron
Champion Group of 3
Ben & Sandra Rieve, Glenbow, Craigrorie, Wester Craiglands - Beltex
