Marc MacIntosh has been promoted to Aberdeen an Northern Marts' position of senior auctioneer serving the Buchan area.

Mr MacIntosh is a long-serving employee of ANM and a fellow of the Institute of Auctioneers, with 23 years of experience auctioning livestock at Thainstone, together with valuation and farm displenish sales. He will step up to his new role following the retirement of auctioneer and fieldsman, Charlie Morrison, who served customers in the Buchan area for almost 50 years, at the end of the year.

ANM Group’s executive director John Gregor, said: “We are delighted that Marc will be rising to the challenge of taking the role of senior auctioneer. His years of service at ANM are greatly appreciated by all, and we look forward to having him overseeing the Buchan area in his new role, serving our members and customers.”

Mr MacIntosh will be responsible for selling all classes of livestock, including the weekly sale of prime cattle and cull cows at Thainstone Centre. He will be ably supported by fieldsman Ellis Mutch in his new position.

To commemorate Mr Morrison’s 48 years of service in the Buchan area, a local committee of customers have organised a ‘hoolie’ to celebrate his successful career at ANM and their long-standing working relationships. The party and presentation will take place at the Maud Village Hall on Saturday, January 6.