A new record of 12,500gns has been paid for a pedigree Galloway heifer, at the breed's official sale at Castle Douglas, when Blackcraig Fay from John and Anne Finlay and son Iain, Blackcraig, Corsock, was sold.
The heifer which sold served to Blackcraig Yahoo, was purchased by new breeder Catherine MacGregor, Blair Drummond, who 'fell in love with her' after photographing Fay at home.
Bulls sold to 11,000gns for Alan McClymont's Kirkstead Commodore, from Kirkstead, Selkirk, which sold to another new breeder, Robbie Galloway, Cardrona, Doune.
A buoyant demand throughout saw averages up in all sections with 16 bulls averaging £4477.19 (+£277.19); 25 in-calf heifers at £3717 (+£1396) and nine bulling heifers at £2460 (+£328).
For full report and pictures see next week's Scottish Farmer
Auctioneers: Wallets Marts
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