NEW trainee auctioneer at Lawrie and Symington's Forfar mart is Gregor Hamilton (24).

Gregor will be supporting manager and lead auctioneer Daniel Johnston in his day to day duties as he trains to become a fully qualified FIA auctioneer, which usually takes three to four years.

A native to the agriculture sector having grown up and worked on a farm with cattle from a young age, Gregor attended Forth Valley College in Falkirk before moving to become a yardsman for UA.