Pat Machray OBE of the Middlemuir flock based near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, will be in the judging seat at this year's Suffolk National Show which is being held at Fife Show.

Pat has been a long-standing member of the Scottish Area Branch for many years and has served on their committee. He has also carried the post of Chairman for the North East of Scotland Club and has been a representative on the Suffolk Sheep Society Council.

The Middlemuir Suffolk flock was established in 1985 and along with his son Rory, the flock has been recognised this year at the North East of Scotland flock competition.

Mike Black, chairman of Fife Show, commented, “As a show we are delighted to be welcoming the Scottish Suffolk area branch to host their National Show. Agricultural shows play such an important role in local communities and to be able to welcome Suffolk breeders from all over Scotland is something we are honoured to do. We look forward to the showcase that will be the Suffolk National Show and wish all exhibitors the best of luck”.

Entries for the show close on Tuesday April 18 and the schedule and entry forms for the event are available online at www.fifeshow.com