WITH only a few weeks to go until the Royal Highland Show, clubs in the West Region headed to Newmilns Show in attempt to qualify for the National tug-of-war finals.

Two teams which have won numerous times at the Highland in the last few years led the field when Biggar YFC topped the gents’ entry and Ayr YFC won the ladies’ competition.

Biggar YFC won the pull-off against Carluke YFC while Mauchline YFC came third and Callander YFC finished fourth.

Among the girls’ teams it was Callander YFC that came second with Carluke YFC third, Avondale YFC fourth and Crossroads YFC in fifth.

All nine teams will compete at the Highland.