Top Honour

Simmental heifer Delfur Nifty takes home supreme at Turriff

Simmental champion, inter-breed beef and overall show supreme went to Delfur Nifty from Delfur Farms <i>(Image: Ron Stephen Photography)</i>
Simmental champion, inter-breed beef and overall show supreme went to Delfur Nifty from Delfur Farms (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

It was another successful day for Delfur Nifty when United Auctions’ Donald Young tapped the Simmental cow as his overall choice of champion of champions at Turriff Show.

The cow, from former MSP Edward Mountain’s Delfur Farms, Rothes, Aberlour, was paraded with her Islavale Magnum-sired heifer calf, Nifty S1. Sired by Ballymoney Larry and out of Delfur Joyful, she was brought out by herd manager Garry Patterson.

This marks her third show supreme this season having taken the champion of champions at Angus and New Deer. Nifty was also crowned inter-breed cattle supreme at Banchory and reserve breed champion at the Royal Highland. This is alongside the plethora of titles she took last year as an in-calf heifer, to include the supreme at Black Isle and Grantown.

Inter-breed beef judge Keith Redpath, Kelso said: “The Simmental cow is hard to go past – she’s big and powerful, and is making an excellent job of her calf. They're a good outfit.”

Mr Young found his reserve overall in the coloured, in-hand light-legged champion from Sunday, Rochdale Rebel from Samantha Winn, Premnay, Inch.

This three-year-old native gelding is by a Friesian stallion and has had quite a show season, taking first prizes at the Royal Highland and the Great Yorkshire.

Supreme in the sheep lines went to the Ingram family with a one-crop Charollais ewe from sons Gregor and Bruce Ingram’s Loanhead flock, based at Logie Durno, Inverurie.

Zwartble champion from Sammy Stewart (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Regular winners here, their ewe previously took the breed honours at this year’s Royal Highland Show. She is by the 16,000gns Foxhill Va Va Voom and out of a home-bred show ewe.

Inter-breed sheep judge Cammy Wilson of The Sheep Game said: “She’s an absolute standout, showy ewe and showed herself well in the ring.”

Mr Wilson picked out the Texel champion from the Knox family, Mid Haddo, Fyvie as his reserve.

Securing her second reserve inter-breed sheep title this year, the one-crop ewe is by the 20,000gns Sportsmans Grand Slam and out of a home-bred daughter of Harestone Eldorado. She was champion and reserve inter-breed at New Deer last month and stood third at the Royal Highland.

The gimmer from David Gray took champion Blue Texel (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

The inter-breed sheep pairs competition, featuring the male and female champion from each section, saw Aberchirder’s Craig Paterson, with a pair of Suffolks from Cranorskie, take the overall.

Reserve went to a duo of Blue Texels from David Gray, Ettrick, Selkirk, who had come to Turriff as part of the breed’s National Show where he took the championship with a gimmer by the 10,000gns Ettrick Jackpot bred from Knockmult Hannah. The ewe was also champion at Biggar Show.

Reserve honours in the cattle lines went to the Charolais champion, Lagavaich Violet from Gary Wright, Glenlivet. This home-bred heifer by Thurso Sebastian was paraded in calf to Stranagone Verynice.

The Knox Family took reserve inter-breed sheep with their Texel champion (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

The inter-breed cattle competitions continued with Ian Miller, Miller Farms taking the overall young bull honours with the Limousin, Millers Artist, whilst John and Sandra Middleton, Cowfords’ Charolais bull, Hollywell Ace stood reserve.

The pairs title went to commercials from Gordon Craig and Jack Hendry, Heads of Auchenderren and Michael and Mark Robertson, Fodderletter. With a pair of Limousins from the Irvines, Anside, and Miller Farms taking reserve.

Charolais from AJR Farms, won the inter-breed beef teams with Aberdeen Angus from Ray Gardiner, Newton, in reserve.

Aberdeen Angus champion from Neil and Mark Wattie (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Leading awards

Aberdeen Angus (Judge: A Elliot, Galashiels) Champion – N and M Wattie, Mains of Tonley, Alford with the six-year-old cow, Tonley Princess sired by Tonley Royal Legend and out of a home-bred cow. Reserve at Echt. Reserve – R Gardiner, Newton, Lyne of Skene with Newton Jill Erica A175, a two-year-old heifer by Blelack Hill Blue Lightning, out of home-bred Jill Erica. Reserve at Banchory. Senior bull – HW Sclater. Junior bull, junior heifer – C and E McCombie. Bull calf – G and Fiona Willox. Cow, heifer calf – N and M Wattie. Senior heifer, group – R Gardiner.

Shorthorn (Judge: I Park, Durham) Champion – G Stephen, Hatton Farm, Dallas with the home-bred heifer, Glendual Rosette Vienetta by Rasputin of Upsal and out of Glendual Rosette Ruby. Reserve champion at Nairn. Reserve – M Bailey, B3I Farms, Craigeassie, with the five-year-old cow Craigeassie Raquel with heifer calf at foot Craigeassie Yemilee. The cow is sired by Podehole Lincoln and out of Craigeassie Tara. Champion at Kirriemuir. Senior bull – Rattray Estates. Junior bull – Michelle Pettit. Bull calf, heifer calf – R and K Williams. Cow – M Bailey. Senior heifer – G Stephen. Junior heifer, group – SG Mair and Sons.

Traditional Bluefaced Leicester champion went to Mike Anderson (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

British Blue (Judge: K Blackwood, Biggar). Champion – Sarah Balfour and L Holmes, Craigiebank, Keith, with ET-bred Fodderletter Vinny, a 10-month-old bull calf by Almeley Sterling, bred from Harelaw Star. First time out. Reserve – Sarah Balfour and Luke Holmes, with bought in 15-month-old heifer Harelaw Violet, bred by Jean McKay and bought in the March calf sale at Carlisle. Sired by Lover De Hotte and out of Woodend Leona which bred the champion’s dam. First outing. Senior bull, cow, senior heifer, heifer calf, group – S Youngson. Junior bull – BM Duffton. Bull calf, junior heifer – Sarah Balfour and L Holmes.

Charolais (Judge: T Nicoll, Perth) Champion – A and A Wright, Glenlivet, with home-bred in calf heifer Lagavaich Violet in calf to Stranagone Verynice. Heifer is sired by Thurso Sebastian and out of a home-bred cow. Second outing of the year. Reserve – J and Sandra Middleton, Cowfords, Aberdeenshire with home-bred yearling bull, Hollywell Ace by Nuthampstead Judas and out of Hollywell Naomi. Male champion at New Deer and bound for the October Bull sales. Senior bull, junior heifer – D Stubbs. Junior bull – J and Sandra Middleton. Bull calf, cow – BM Duffton. Senior heifer – A and A Wright.

Inter-breed sheep went to the Charollais champion from the Ingrams (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Simmental (Judge: T Nicoll, Perth) Champion – Delfur Farms, Rothes, with home-bred rising three-year-old cow Delfur Nifty, by Ballymoney Larry, out of Delfur Joyful.Champion at Banchory, Angus and reserve at the Royal Highland. Reserve – Delfur Farms with Delfur Shakira, sired by Kilbride Farm Nebulus, which was bought a year past in February, and out of Delfur Knightengale. Reserve champion at Live Scot. Junior bull – A and D Whyte. Cow, senior heifer, heifer calf, group – Delfur Farms. Senior heifer – A and A Wright.

Highland (Judge: D Rowbottom, Blairgowrie). Champion – J and L Hall, Gallabog, Aberdeenshire, with bought-in three-year-old heifer Grace of Congash, by Hector of Earn and out of Lorraine 2 of Balnabroich. Champion at New Deer. Second outing. Reserve – J Singer, Kintore Castle with home-bred yearling heifer, Isla Dhubh by Brogach Dubh of Tilbouries, out of Cora Dhubh of Applecross. First at NSHCC Club show, Banchory and Echt. Senior bull, cow, calf– V and K Thomson. Junior bull – A Reid. Senior heifer, intermediate heifer, herdsman, group – J and L Hall. Junior heifer – J Singer.

The heifer Grace of Congash took champion Highland for the Halls (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Limousin (Judge: A Burnett, Stirling). Champion – I Miller, Miller Farms, Midmar, with home-bred 16‑month‑old bull Millers Artist, by Burnbank Sergeant and out of Spittalton Oanna. Champion at Echt, reserve at Fettercairn. Reserve – A Gammie, Laurencekirk with home-bred 15-month-old bull Westpit Anfield by Foxhillfarm Terminator out of Westpit Redjen. First outing. Senior bull – R and K Davidson. Junior bull – I Miller. Bull calf, cow – Anside Pedigree Livestock. Senior heifer, group – RG Youngson. Junior heifer – S and S Mitchell.

Any other breed cattle (Judge: K Blackwood, Stirling) Champion – Sharon Buchan, Auchmacoy Estate, Ellon with the Lincoln Red two-year-old heifer Auchmacoy Ada by Auchmacoy Usama and out of Auchmacoy Ada. Champion at the Royal Highland in 2025 and reserve at the Royal Highland this year. Reserve – A Mylius and Partners, St Fort Estate, Newport-on-Tay, with the four-year-old Lincoln Red bull, Yarnhill Bilbo by Walmer Yara and out of Yarnhill Ada. Second outing this year. Senior bull – A Mylius and Partners. Junior bull – Louise Malcolm. Cow, heifer calf, group of British Blondes – Alison Watt. Senior heifer, junior heifer, group – Sharon Buchan.

Commercial sheep pen champion went to the Cheviot gimmers from Hilton of Culsh (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Commercial (Judge: A Reid, Ellon). Champion – G Craig and J Hendry, Heads of Auchenderran, Aultmore, Keith, with the embryo-bred heifer Indigo, bred from Solway View Rainbow and sired by Trueman Idol. First at Royal Highland, champion at the Royal Northern Spring Show and full sister to the reserve champion at New Deer. Reserve – M and M Robertson, Fodderletter Farms, Tomintoul, with a home-bred May-born stot by Beachmount Pacman, out of British Blue cross dam Cinderella. Male champion on numerous occasions and reserve overall at the Royal Northern Spring Show. Cow, junior bullock, 2025-born bullock calf, 2026-born bullock calf, group – M and M Robertson. Senior bullock – C and G Sinclair. Senior heifer, junior heifer, pair – G Craig and J Hendry. Prime bullock or heifer – BM Duffton. 2025-born heifer calf – Lily Smith. 2026-born heifer calf – S Youngson. YF bullock, YF heifer – Cally Harper.

Beef young handlers (Judge: I Park, Durham). Native breed handlers 8-11yrs – 1, Isla Hall; 2, Beth Williams; 3, Alec Cameron. Continental breed handlers 8-11yrs – 1, Archie Paterson; 2, Riley Hendry; 3, Erin Irvine; 4, Cameron Durno; 5, Steven Smith jnr; 6, Matthew Irvine. Native breed handlers 12-16yrs – 1, Jess Williams; 2, Isla Scott; 3, Robyn Irvine; 4, Andrew Donald. Continental breed handlers 12-16yrs – 1, Millie Hendry; 2, Lily Smith; 3, Struan Hamilton; 4, Neve Hamilton. Continental young handlers 17-20yrs – 1, Kate Mitchell; 2, Jayne Mitchell.

The Beef Shorthorn champion from Marshall Bailey (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Standard Shetland ponies (Judge: I Spence, Fyvie). Champion – Amy McConville, Baldinnie Shetlands, Fife with the three-year-old filly, Baldinnie Vaila, by Oldeworld Vivaldi and out of Kinness Victoria. Reserve – S, H and Susan Sleigh, Wells Shetlands, Inverurie with Wells Iron Maiden, a five-year-old stallion by Wells Prelude and out of Kerloch Elixia. Stallion – S, H and Susan Sleigh. Mare, filly two to three years – Amy McConville. Gelding – Corla Reid. Coloured pony – Caryl Miller. Brood mare – Senga Murray. Lead rein – Sophie Wells. Ridden – Heather Miller.

Miniature Shetland ponies (Judge: S Rendell, Shetland). Champion – Lynda Cochrane, Kilwinning, Ayrshire with the nine-year-old stallion Halstock Apollo. Bred by David Hodge, Oakhampton, he is sired by Kerswell Warrior and out of Halstock Aniseed. Miniature champion at the Royal Highland and the Royal Northern Spring Show alongside supreme Shetland at the National Stallion Show, and reserve miniature at Perth. Reserve – Claire Andrews, Kinnochtry Miniature Shetlands, Coupar Angus with the four-year-old mare, Parlington Juniper Berry. Sired by Parlington Spike and out of Parlington Utopia, she was champion at Angus. Stallion or gelding over four years – Lynda Cochrane. Mare – Claire Andrews. Yearling – Rheona Dow. Colt, filly or gelding two to three years – M Irons. Young handlers 10yrs and under – 1, Rory Andrews; 2, Roghain Andrews. 11-16yrs – 1, Olivia Barclay; 2, Kenzie Ives McNeil; 3, Rheona Dow.

Craig Paterson's champion Suffolk from Cranorskie (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Highland ponies (Judge: A Blackburn, Fort William). Champion – J Reid and T Glover with the filly Glenbachor Lady Feochan. She is sired by Ben Macdui of Strathavon and out of Glenbachor Lady Florence. Reserve – Natalie Rae, Fyvie with the five-year-old gelding Ryan of Craignetherty. Sired by Apollo of Sunnyneuk and out of Foxylady of Craignetherty. She won several championships last year and was also overall horse at this year’s Royal Northern Spring Show. Gelding over four years – Natalie Rae. Mare, yearling – Beverley Cole. Working harness – Georgia Adams. Filly or gelding two to three years – J Reid and T Glover.

Clydesdales (Judge: J Ingram, Banchory). Champion – M and Jacqueline Munro, Gersa Clydesdales, Thurso with the yearling filly Gersa Lady Georgina. Sired by Collessie Monarch and out of Gersa Lady Lauren, she was reserve at Fife this year, and champion at Caithness and the Black Isle in 2025. Reserve – J and Louise Greenhill, Upper Tulloes, Letham with the two-year-old filly Fairhavens Camilla. Purchased from the Black family, Collessie, she is by Collessie Monarch and out of Fairhavens Lucinda. She was champion at Fife and Fettercairn and reserve at Perth this year. Brood mare, foal – Tracey Cruikshank. Mare, yearling filly – M and Jacqueline Munro. Two-year-old filly – J and Louise Greenhill. Gelding over three years – Strathorn Farms. Colt or gelding one to two years – Annabelle Watt. Young handlers – 1, Finlay Pargeter; 2, Sadie Hide; 3, Annabelle Watt. Ridden – Strathorn Farms. Cleaned harness, decorated harness – W Robertson.

National Blue Texel show (Judge: Stephanie Dick, Stirling). Champion – D Gray, Ettrick, Selkirk with a gimmer by the 10,000gns Ettrick Jackpot bred from Knockmult Hannah, a dam which has bred lambs to 5000gns and 10,000gns. She was champion at Biggar. Reserve – Jennifer McKilligan, Mains of Newtongarry, Drumblade with Jems Juicy Luicy, a home-bred two-crop-ewe by Caryl’s Hulk out of Nantyderri Going for Gold. She was first at the Royal Highland, inter-breed sheep at Fettercairn, and reserve inter-breed at Echt this year. Last year she was champion at Echt and Turriff, and inter-breed sheep at New Deer and Grantown. Aged tup – A Flynn. Shearling, ewe lamb – W, J and M Hunter. Ewe – Jennifer McKilligan. Gimmer, tup lamb, male pair, group, female pair – D Gray. Young handler 10yrs and under – Logan Duncan. Young handler 11-16yrs – Callum Nicholson.

The commercial champion from Gordon Craig and Jack Hendry (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Beltex (Judge: A Dunlop, South Lanarkshire). Champion – A Miller, Miller Farms, Midmar, with Lurg Kylie, a one-crop ewe by Smart Ass Jackpot, bred from Buckles Gem. She was champion at the Royal Highland, the Scottish National Show at Border Union and Echt, and was reserve inter-breed sheep at Angus this year. Reserve – A Miller with the gimmer Lurg Lulu, a daughter of Mellor Vale King Kong, bred from Mortons Felicity. First in her class at the Scottish National at the Border Union. Shearling, tup lamb, pair of lambs, group – G Morrison. Ewe, gimmer, ewe lamb – A Miller.

Blackface (Judge: C Little, Callander). Champion – R Flett, Blackpark Croft Cottage, Ardersier, with a three‑crop ewe by a £15,000 Crossflatt sire out of a Gass‑bred ewe by a £12,000 Crossflatt. She was champion last year at Grantown and was unbeaten as a gimmer standing champion at Black Isle, Sutherland, Turriff and Grantown. Reserve – J Shearer and Sons, Tomintoul with a home-bred gimmer by a £2200 Croughly shearling sold at Stirling last year. First outing. Aged tup, shearling – Glenrinnes Farms. Ewe, tup lamb, pair of tup lambs – R Flett. Gimmer, ewe lamb, group – J Shearer and Sons.

Charolais champion and reserve inter-breed beef from Gary Wright (Image: Ron Stephen Photography)

Bluefaced Leicester (traditional type) (Judge: R McNee, Tealing). Champion – M Anderson, Dufftown with a ewe purchased from Kirkstead for £3500. She is sired by an Ashes tup and out of a Kirkstead-bred dam. Second at the Royal Highland. Reserve – N Dow, Upper Sauchen, with the £3,600 Whinnyhall T029, a two‑shear tup purchased at Kelso last year. Champion at Banchory, he is by Parton R006 and out of Whinnyhall R042. Aged tup – N Dow. Shearling, gimmer, tup lamb, group, pair of tup lambs – M Seed. Ewe, ewe lamb – M Anderson.

Bluefaced Leicester (crossing type) (Judge: R McNee, Tealing). Champion – M Anderson, Dufftown with a Hewgill-bred gimmer purchased at Hawes for £22,000 in January. She is sired by Hewgill R38 and out of a Hewgill-bred dam. Reserve – JK Hunter, Huntly with a tup lamb on his show debut. He is by R5 Midlock and out of a home-bred daughter of P1 Blarnavaid. Aged tup – J Simmons. Shearling, tup lamb, ewe lamb, group – JK Hunter. Ewe, gimmer – M Anderson.

Charollais (Judge: A Davies, Whitecairns). Champion and inter-breed sheep – G and B Ingram, Logie Durno, Inverurie, with a one‑crop Loanhead ewe by the 16,000gns Foxhill Va Va Voom, out of a home‑bred show ewe. She was champion at the Royal Highland this year. Reserve – Eilidh and Erin Duncan, Barnyards, Mintlaw with a tup lamb sired by Foxhill Bandit out of a home-bred daughter of Savoch Buffalo Bill. He was third at the Royal Highland and male champion at both Echt and New Deer and was part of the inter-breed group at Echt. Shearling, gimmer, tup lamb, pair of lambs, group – Eilidh and Erin Duncan. Ewe – G and B Ingram. Ewe lamb – W and C Ingram.

NCC (Judge: D Allen). Champion – A Polson, Stonehaven with a park-type gimmer by Kilvaddy Class Act out of a home-bred ewe. She was champion and reserve inter-breed at the Royal Highland, and champion at Echt and New Deer this year. Reserve – Joanna Gall, Belladuthie flock, Mintlaw with Belladuthie Ella, a two-crop ewe by Broomhillbank Commander out of a home-bred daughter of Gospelhall Pick Me. This marks her first major win after being placed at the Royal Highland. Aged tup, gimmer, tup lamb, ewe lamb – A Polson. Shearling – L Gallier. Ewe – Joanna Gall.

White Ryeland (Judge: C Smyth, Newton Stewart). Champion – Gillian Gettings, Renmure Ryelands, Friockheim with Pittrickie Elvis, a two-year-old tup by Landrigg Cardhu out of Pittrickie Clarice. Champion at Echt. Reserve – Kim and Katie Harding, Meadapple, Rothienorman with Meadapple Fraser, a home-bred shearling by Kierhead Boss. Aged tup, tup lamb, ewe lamb, pair – Gillian Gettings. Shearling – Kim and Katie Harding. Ewe, gimmer, group – R Aitken.

Coloured Ryeland (Judge: C Smyth). Champion – C Thomson, Maud Ryelands with Maud Ford, a shearling by Coxwold Alfred and out of a Fetternear-bred dam. First championship. Reserve – Kim and Katie Harding, Meadapple, with Meadapple Emma, a one-crop-ewe sired by Dunwick Yeti and out of a Beaudelaire-bred dam. Champion coloured at New Deer. Aged tup, shearling, gimmer, ewe lamb – C Thomson. Ewe – Kim and Katie Harding. Tup lamb – J and N Dodds.

Suffolk (Judge: M Stuart, Ellon). Champion – CG Paterson, Cranna Bridge, Aberchirder with a gimmer by Lakeview Double Choice out of a home-bred ewe by Salopian Scuderia. She was champion at Echt this year and reserve at Echt and Turriff last year as a ewe lamb. Reserve – C Paterson with a tup lamb on his show debut. He is by Birness Hot To Go and out of a Castleisle Capaldi-sired dam. Aged tup – Georgia Munro. Shearling – K Moir. Ewe, gimmer, tup lamb, ewe lamb, group, pair of lambs – CG Paterson.

Small and horned minority breeds (Judge: Marguerite Fleming, Rothienorman). Champion – I and Lesley Carnegie, Huntly with the white Shetland shearling, Island Benson. Bred by Brian Ridland and purchased as a lamb at the Lerwick Flock Book sale, he was on his first outing. Reserve – Zoe and S Robson, Loanhead with the Badgerface Welsh Mountain ewe lamb, Loanhead Torwen. Completely home-bred, she has previously shown at New Deer and Banchory. Aged tup, ewe lamb – Zoe and S Robson. Shearling, ewe – I and Lesley Carnegie. Gimmer, group – Lois Thompson and JW Graham. Tup lamb, pair of lambs – Andrea Goodenough.

Texel (Judge: G Howie, Stuartfield). Champion and reserve inter-breed sheep – Knox family, Mid Haddo, Fyvie with a home-bred one-crop ewe by the 20,000gns Sportsmans Grand Slam out of a home-bred daughter of Harestone Eldorado. She was champion at New Deer and stood third at the Royal Highland. Reserve – R Wilson, North Dorlaithers, Turriff with a ewe lamb by the 65,000gns Auldhouseburn Imperial King, bred from a Clanfield Golden-sired dam. She was first at the Royal Highland. Aged tup, shearling, ewe, gimmer, group – Knox family. Tup lamb – D McKerrow. Ewe lamb, pair of ram lambs – R Wilson.

Zwartbles (Judge: A Ballie). Champion – Sammy Stewart, Drummuir, Keith with the shearling, Didcot Northwards. Purchased last year at Carlisle from the Didcot flock, Orkney, he was on his first outing since joining the Janetstown flock. Reserve – Hannah and Chloe Murray, Monnymusk with Bennachie Munro, a two-year-old tup by Auldyn Edwin out of Balmenach Hilarity. First shown as a shearling. Aged tup, ewe, ewe lamb, group – Hannah and Chloe Murray. Shearling, gimmer, tup lamb, pair of lambs – Sammy Stewart.

AOB MV-accredited (Judge: Anne MacPherson, Inverness). Champion – Laura Troup, Sauchen, with Laurelle I’m Moonraker, an ET‑bred Dutch Spotted shearling by Merryboro Effective, bred from Struie Empress. Champion at Angus, reserve male at Echt and third at the Royal Highland. Reserve – Michelle Hanson and D Irvine, Upper Drakemyres, Keith with a Badger Face Texel ewe lamb by an imported sire and out of a home-bred dam. Continental champion at Nairn. Aged tup, ewe – Susan Skinner. Shearling – Laura Troup. Gimmer – Cara and Iona Mallarkey. Tup lamb, ewe lamb – Michelle Hanson and D Irvine.

AOB non-MV (Judge: A Dunlop). Champion – Ann and A Grant, Benroy, Anstruther, with a two‑crop Border Leicester ewe sired by Spotis Midas and out of a Dalton‑bred dam. She was purchased from Ellie Stockald of the Dalton flock at the in-lamb sale in 2024. Reserve – Ellenya Smith, Keith with a four-year-old Vendeen tup by Backwells Jean Claude. He won the Black Isle as a lamb and was placed first here last year. Aged tup, gimmer, tup lamb, ewe lamb, pair of lambs – Ellenya Smith. Shearling, ewe, group – Ann and A Grant.

Cross pens (Judge: A Ross, Strichen). Champion – W and J Brown, Hilton of Culsh, with a pen of Cheviot gimmers. Two out of the three are by Sebay Ever Ready, with one sired by the home-bred Culsh Dynamite. First outing. Reserve – D Moir, Cairness with a pen of home-bred Texel cross gimmers sired by a Hilltop sire. Champion at Echt as ewe lambs. Cheviot gimmers – W and J Brown. Mule gimmers – Louise Malcolm. Native-sired gimmers, any other cross ewes, gimmer and lamb – Sordale Suffolks. Continental-sired gimmers, down-cross lambs, Texel-sired lambs, Mule ewes, down-cross ewes – D Moir. Mule lambs – Esther Moir. Beltex-sired lambs – Philip Smith Agri. AOB-sired lambs – Innes Agri. Breeding ewe lambs – K Moir. Butcher lambs – Newton Farms. Half-bred ewes – Sarah Finnie. Ewe and pair of lambs – Susan Skinner.

Cross singles (Judge: M Scholes, Orkney). Champion – D Moir, Cairness, with a two‑crop Suffolk cross ewe. Champion at New Deer and Turriff as a gimmer. Reserve – R Blackhall, Banchory with a home-bred Texel cross Bluefaced Leicester gimmer on her second outing. Cross-bred single champion at Echt. Aged tup – Marina Stephen. Continental shearling, continental gimmer – R Blackhall. Native ewe, continental ewe, native ewe lamb – D Moir. Native gimmer – Sordale Suffolks. Continental ewe lamb – G Forbes.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos