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Champion Handler

Melanie Alford was successful in the Native interbreed securing both senior and junior champion

Nearly 400 calf entries saw top quality show at Stars of the Future in Stirling

Sheepdog trials

Sheepdog trials

Brendon Smith’s Viking Stig earned a long lead over the field at Yell

Supercow was the Holstein champion Evening Sidekick Jennfier from Evening Hill Farm. Ref:RH1311240020 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Supercow was the Holstein champion Evening Sidekick Jennfier from Evening Hill Farm. Ref:RH1311240020 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Evening Jennifer crowned AgriScot champion for the second consecutive year

Overall heifer champion was the Holstein from I A Smith and Sons and Boclair Holsteins Ref: RH131124077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Overall heifer champion was the Holstein from I A Smith and Sons and Boclair Holsteins Ref: RH131124077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Super Heifer Champs

Inter-breed Super heifer title goes to Boclair Lambda Hope 18 at Agriscot

The Big Wheel at the Great Yorkshire Showground

The Big Wheel at the Great Yorkshire Showground

Tickets On Sale

Great Yorkshire Show

Tickets to go on sale for 2025 Great Yorkshire Show

Rory Scott came out on top in the conventional classes to take overall champion at Ballechin Farm

Rory Scott came out on top in the conventional classes to take overall champion at Ballechin Farm

Ploughing Glory

Rory leads the conventional section at Atholl and Breadalbane Ploughing match

Judge Ewen Campbell of the Kilmallie herd found his champion in the bull calf, Drumhill Express Root A883 from Jonathan, Lisa, Jack and Jessica Doyle’s Drumhill herd, brought out by Carol Rettie

Judge Ewen Campbell of the Kilmallie herd found his champion in the bull calf, Drumhill Express Root A883 from Jonathan, Lisa, Jack and Jessica Doyle’s Drumhill herd, brought out by Carol Rettie

Impressive Line-Up

Big day for the Doyle family Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club show

Supreme Simmental went to Denizes Phantom from the Barlows Photographer: Macgregor photographer

Supreme Simmental went to Denizes Phantom from the Barlows Photographer: Macgregor photographer

Denizes Simmentals lead the way at Borderway Agri Expo

Hazelbank Leila was Beef Shorthorn champion for RJ Steen Photograph: Isla Campbell

Hazelbank Leila was Beef Shorthorn champion for RJ Steen Photograph: Isla Campbell

Hazelbank Leila stands out in the Beef Shorthorns at Borderway Agri Expo

Will Hamilton, Dawn Harrison, Anne Harrison and Richard Rankin

Will Hamilton, Dawn Harrison, Anne Harrison and Richard Rankin

Honouring a Legacy

The Dick Harrison Showhall announced at Harrison and Hetherington's Borderway Mart

Pedigree calf inter-breed went to the British Blue, Solway View Taffy from Kevin Watret Photograph: Macgregor photography

Pedigree calf inter-breed went to the British Blue, Solway View Taffy from Kevin Watret Photograph: Macgregor photography

Show-Stopping Win

Solway View retain their title as supreme interbreed calf at Borderway Agri Expo

Morpheus Rose Y105 stood champion Aberdeen Angus for O Tunney, and went on to be reserve inter-breed pedigree calf

Morpheus Rose Y105 stood champion Aberdeen Angus for O Tunney, and went on to be reserve inter-breed pedigree calf

Morpheus Rose to the top of the Aberdeen Angus section in Carlisle

Hereford champion, Dendor 1 Greta 39th, from L Jackson-Carr

Hereford champion, Dendor 1 Greta 39th, from L Jackson-Carr

Top Hereford Win

Young Liam Jackson-Carr rules supreme in the Herefords at Borderway Agri Expo

Muirton Successor from Thomas Clark and Sons was overall champion

Muirton Successor from Thomas Clark and Sons was overall champion

North of Fife Foal Show

Muirton Successor wins North of Fife Clydesdale Foal Show

Prizewinners pictured with the judge Andrew Elliot back row second right

Prizewinners pictured with the judge Andrew Elliot back row second right

Badanloch wins two out of four awards at Lairg NCC show

The supreme pair of lambs went to J Hall and Sons, Inglewoodedge

The supreme pair of lambs went to J Hall and Sons, Inglewoodedge

Inglewood Edge rule supreme with their prime lambs at Borderway Agri Expo

Baby Rambo took the Agri Expo title for Wilodge

Baby Rambo took the Agri Expo title for Wilodge

Agri Expo Champs

Wilodge claim their first Agri Expo title

Richard Rettie being awarded the David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award by Managing Director Scott Donaldson

Richard Rettie being awarded the David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award by Managing Director Scott Donaldson

Honouring excellence

Richard Rettie recognised for lifetime achievement

Roy and Jane McFarlane and daughter Lorna Rennie of the Lecropt flock, Bridge of Allan, won the Scottish flock competition and the reserve overall pictured with the judge Adrian Rundle (far right) and Charles Hurst, HDSBA president (far left)

Roy and Jane McFarlane and daughter Lorna Rennie of the Lecropt flock, Bridge of Allan, won the Scottish flock competition and the reserve overall pictured with the judge Adrian Rundle (far right) and Charles Hurst, HDSBA president (far left)

Scottish Breeders Shine at HDSBA AGM and Flock Awards

New chairman of the Scottish and Northern Charolais Herd Club is Gary Wright, Lagavaich pictured far right, pictured alongside from left, Carly Mackay (secretary and treasurer); outgoing chairman, Matthew Milne and new vice president, Mike Massie

New chairman of the Scottish and Northern Charolais Herd Club is Gary Wright, Lagavaich pictured far right, pictured alongside from left, Carly Mackay (secretary and treasurer); outgoing chairman, Matthew Milne and new vice president, Mike Massie

Gary Wright, Lagavaich steps up as Scottish and Northern Charolais Club chairman

North-east Suffolk Flock competition winners pictured from left to right back: Craig Paterson, Hannah Lorimer, Rory Machray, John Gibb, Sophia Gibb, Susette Simpson; front Gemma Stuart, Evelyn Young, James Scott, Malcolm Scott, Jim Young

North-east Suffolk Flock competition winners pictured from left to right back: Craig Paterson, Hannah Lorimer, Rory Machray, John Gibb, Sophia Gibb, Susette Simpson; front Gemma Stuart, Evelyn Young, James Scott, Malcolm Scott, Jim Young

North-east Winner

Jim Young, Muirton leads North-east Suffolk Flock competition

Melissa Curran and Matt Auld being presented with the trophy from Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick.

Melissa Curran and Matt Auld being presented with the trophy from Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick.

Cattle Champions

Glasgow City Council's Pollok fold tops Highland Cattle Society National competition

Collessie Princess shown by Pete Black was overall champion

Collessie Princess shown by Pete Black was overall champion

Clydesdale Stars

Collessie Princess crowned supreme at Lanark Foal Show

Ref:RH210921065 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ref:RH210921065 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Top Dogs Compete

Neil McVicar's Pete and Mark take top awards at Barrhill trials

Struan Trewartha, St Andrews took the award for the youngest ploughman (credit: Valfentonphotos)

Struan Trewartha, St Andrews took the award for the youngest ploughman (credit: Valfentonphotos)

Celebrate 60 Years

Scottish Ploughing Championships marks 60th at Newmore Farm, Invergordon

Allan Jackson and Senga Hamilton Guy’s Headlind herd won the Scottish Beef Shorthorn Herds competition

Allan Jackson and Senga Hamilton Guy’s Headlind herd won the Scottish Beef Shorthorn Herds competition

Top Shorthorn Herd

Allan and Senga's Headlind Beef Shorthorns wins Scottish Herds competition

Mariascote Tangerine won the breed championship an the reserve inter-breed beef at the Royal Highland for the Nimmos – one of many titles won by the Maraiscote herd in 2024

Mariascote Tangerine won the breed championship an the reserve inter-breed beef at the Royal Highland for the Nimmos – one of many titles won by the Maraiscote herd in 2024

supreme overall

Ian and Andrew Nimmo's Maraiscote Limousin herd tops Scottish Herds competition

Herkules Texas Hold'em from Christer Paulsson, Sweden was overall champion

Herkules Texas Hold'em from Christer Paulsson, Sweden was overall champion

Foal Show Highlights

Senior filly takes supreme at Kilmarnock Foal Show

West and Central Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club Flock Competition winners at the recent presentation evening

West and Central Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club Flock Competition winners at the recent presentation evening

Top Flock Winner

Claycrop wins West and Central Suffolk Flock competition

Working dogs Nell and Pete keeping the blackie tup lambs in check Ref:RH070921153 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Working dogs Nell and Pete keeping the blackie tup lambs in check Ref:RH070921153 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Lynn Ronaldson’s Bob takes the lead at Mey open sheepdog trial

Champion Holstein and supreme overall from Robbie and Margo Scott and Salvy Esquierdo and the reserve Holstein shown by Neil Sloan, pictured with the judge Denis O'Neill and sponsor

Champion Holstein and supreme overall from Robbie and Margo Scott and Salvy Esquierdo and the reserve Holstein shown by Neil Sloan, pictured with the judge Denis O'Neill and sponsor

Matilda triumphs again at West of Scotland Dairy Show

The event has been called off

The event has been called off

Event Cancelled

English Winter Fair cancelled due to continuing bluetongue threat

Stephen older dog Mash working the sheep Ref:RH170720204 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Stephen older dog Mash working the sheep Ref:RH170720204 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Roy's Clean Sweep

Duncan Robertson's Derwen Roy claims top spot at Manor sheepdog trials

Perstyn Patterson riding Celton Avalon - Grandstand Media

Perstyn Patterson riding Celton Avalon - Grandstand Media

Scottish Wins at HOYS

Scottish riders celebrate big wins at 75th Horse of the Year Show in style

Winning team hailing from Inverurie JAC (L to R) Martyn Thomson, Ian Armstrong, and Luke Burnett alongside North regional chairperson Euan Bremner

Winning team hailing from Inverurie JAC (L to R) Martyn Thomson, Ian Armstrong, and Luke Burnett alongside North regional chairperson Euan Bremner

Fifth North Regional Clay Pigeon title for Inverurie JAC top guns

Best overall and first juniors Bethany Swanson and James Swanson from Forss YFC

Best overall and first juniors Bethany Swanson and James Swanson from Forss YFC

Skill champions

SAYFC North Regional Agri Competitions Day attracts top talent to Quoybrae

Cattle champion at this year's Borderway Agri Expo will receive the first ever presentation of the historic Royal Smithfield Club trophy

Cattle champion at this year's Borderway Agri Expo will receive the first ever presentation of the historic Royal Smithfield Club trophy

Borderway Agri Expo

Borderway Agri Expo introduces the historic Royal Smithfield Club trophy

Last year's winning line up, who will take the top spots this year?

Last year's winning line up, who will take the top spots this year?

Borderway Agri Expo

Another jam-packed programme has been released for the Borderway Agri Expo

The Scottish Ploughing Championship is due to take place on October 25 and 26.

The Scottish Ploughing Championship is due to take place on October 25 and 26.

Ploughing passion

Scottish Ploughing Championships marks 60 years with vintage and modern highlights

Turriff Show Ladies' Day committee (image: Abbie Ironside)

Turriff Show Ladies' Day committee (image: Abbie Ironside)

Incredible Achievement

Annual Turriff Show Ladies' Day raises over £27,000 for local charities

The Scottish Smallholder Festival is set to hold their 13th event

The Scottish Smallholder Festival is set to hold their 13th event

Celebrate smallholders

Scottish Smallholder Festival returns with livestock, demos, and sustainable living

Black Velvet from Beth Wilkinson and Gareth Small, Leyburn, was crowned supreme beef champion

Black Velvet from Beth Wilkinson and Gareth Small, Leyburn, was crowned supreme beef champion

Beth Wilkinson and Gareth Small win new North East Live at Darlington

Champion and reserve came from the Thomsons

Champion and reserve came from the Thomsons

Hownam Grange take top sheep awards Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show

Geordie Simpson and Greiston Mick won the Durness Nursery

Geordie Simpson and Greiston Mick won the Durness Nursery

Top dog triumph

Geordie Simpson and Greiston Mick take the lead at Durness Nursery trial

Zoe Hall's gimmer was Texel champion was inter-breed sheep

Zoe Hall's gimmer was Texel champion was inter-breed sheep

inter-breed title

Texel and Galloway top sheep and cattle at Langholm Show

Blackface champion and overall champion of champions was a ewe lamb from Longcroft shown by Peter Lothian, pictured with the overall judge, Steven Renwick

Blackface champion and overall champion of champions was a ewe lamb from Longcroft shown by Peter Lothian, pictured with the overall judge, Steven Renwick

overall champion

Blackface ewe lamb from Longford crowned champion at Ellemford Show

SLOAN FAMILY from Domieston won the prestigious Supercow honours at the 2023 event with Sloan's Carnbus Piston Maby, pictured with Margo Scott from Lockharts Law

SLOAN FAMILY from Domieston won the prestigious Supercow honours at the 2023 event with Sloan's Carnbus Piston Maby, pictured with Margo Scott from Lockharts Law

New bigger and better format for West of Scotland Dairy Show

Sheepdog trial results from Lochcarron, Arran, New Cumnock, Ellemford and more Ref:RH200921012 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Sheepdog trial results from Lochcarron, Arran, New Cumnock, Ellemford and more Ref:RH200921012 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Mark's McQueen's Ted steps up to win first open trial at Lochcarron

Get ready for the LiveScot

Get ready for the LiveScot

LiveScot 2024 Judges

LiveScot entries close soon and all judges announced...

Team Scotland pictured with Robbie and Margo Scott and David Gray, won the overall team award

Team Scotland pictured with Robbie and Margo Scott and David Gray, won the overall team award

Scotland wins All Britain All Breeds Calf Show Team Award

Ref:RH210921065 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ref:RH210921065 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Flawless victory

Vicky Shearer'sViking Misty, wins Strathnaver sheepdog trials

Award winners pictured from left are Albert Fyfe, Pete Watson, Nicola Wordie and George Duncan

Award winners pictured from left are Albert Fyfe, Pete Watson, Nicola Wordie and George Duncan

RNAS Winners 2024

Banchory beef farmer Pete Watson wins lead RNAS award

Winning crop being harvested

Winning crop being harvested

Top Cereal Crops

Duncan Arable Farms wins Royal Northern Agriculture award

Robert Paterson, chairman of Stars of the Future (left) and Andy Ryder, managing director of Pedigree Livestock Services

Robert Paterson, chairman of Stars of the Future (left) and Andy Ryder, managing director of Pedigree Livestock Services

PLS takes on Stars of the Future