Jack Walton, a young auctioneer from Worcestershire, is embarking on a summer holiday with a difference as he sets off on a journey travelling more than 1000 miles to sell stock in 25 livestock auction marts from Dingwall to Truro with his aim to raise money by auctioneering a pen of lambs at as many marts as possible.
On Tuesday, the 18-year-old kicked off his tour at Dingwall Mart in the Scottish Highlands, where he auctioned off a pen of fat lambs, with the market’s commission being donated to the fund.
He also set up an exhibition at the mart with information about the charities.
Spanning six weeks, this expedition is in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and the RSABI (formerly known as the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution), both of which support farming communities in times of financial difficulties.
 “For as long as I can remember I have loved attending livestock markets with my grandfather, and I was always itching to have a go on the rostrum,” says Jack.
“This seemed like the perfect way to not only meet people within the industry and gain knowledge and experience, but also to raise money for two excellent charities in the process.”  
Following his visit to Dingwall, Jack will be visiting 25 marts throughout his six-week journey, including Stirling, Hexham, Longtown, Clitheroe, Worcester, Hereford, Sailsbury, and many more in-between.
His tour will culminate at Truro on September 7.
Inspired by his grandfather, Suffolk breeder Michael Walton, from Northumberland, Jack has been assisting at Worcester  Market for the last three years which has allowed him to learn the art of the trade.
Pending A-level exam results, he is heading off to the Royal Agricultural University in September to complete a course in Rural Land Management, with the eventual aim of becoming an auctioneer.  
Collection buckets will be available in the mentioned marts, and donations can be made to the
charities via VirginMoneyGiving page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JacksLivestockMarketJourney.