Rachel Biggar has presented a fantastic cheque for £16,750 to Scotland's farming charity, RSABI, after completing a running challenge in memory of her father.

Rachel embarked on a month-long running challenge, racking up 100km, in tribute to her father Donald Biggar OBE, who passed away early in 2021.

Donald was a much-loved and well-respected Dumfries & Galloway farmer, renowned for his Chapelton Beef Shorthorn and Aberdeen-Angus herds, and was a stalwart of native British beef breeds. He was involved in many organisations, including Quality Meat Scotland, SRUC and the Royal Smithfield Club and had served as chairman of WCF, which kindly donated £5000 of the total amount raised.

Past NFUS president Andrew McCornick shared his sentiments following the news of his passing: “There can be no doubt that the news of Donald’s death has left a huge hole in the industry. There are few people who will have contributed more to Scottish farming at a local, regional, national and international level than Donald Biggar."

Rachel set out to run a total of 100km in Greece – where she is living – between June 7 and July 7, last year and received huge support and encouragement from the Scottish farming industry and beyond.

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“Dad was a giver," said Rachel. "He was generous with his time, advice, support and kindness and I know he would have loved the challenge I set myself – running is not something in my comfort zone! I am enormously grateful to WCF and all those who donated – sincere thanks to you all for your amazing kindness.”

RSABI chair, David Leggat MBE, extended his heartfelt thanks to Rachel during a visit to her family’s farm, near Castle Douglas.

“Donald Biggar was a highly respected member of the farming community and we are very grateful indeed to Rachel for choosing to support RSABI and supporting the work we do to help people in the Scottish agricultural community who need some extra financial, emotional or practical support,” said Mr Leggat.

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