IT WAS a busy day for Loudoun and Galston Agricultural Association for its annual Newmilns Show, which welcomed a high number of exhibitors and visitors alike.

A factor in the busy show was the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs’ West Area tug-o-war competition, which saw teams from all over the region compete – in which Biggar YFC won the boys section, while Ayr YFC won the girls section.

In the livestock side of things, John Adamson’s Barlauchlan Linda, a four-year-old Clydesdale mare, led the way, taking the champion of champions sash.

The Lindsay family, of Harperfield, Lanark, were triumphant in the inter-breed cattle section, taking top honours with an Ayrshire cow, Harperfield Sandy Rose.

Taking reserve to her was Meikle Farms, of Darvel, with Yondercroft Millie, a Charolais heifer.

Over in the sheep lines, William Borthwick, of Auchinraith, Mauchline, came out on top in the inter-breed championship, and that was with a gimmer.

Long service awards were also handed out on the day, from the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, and they were presented by RHASS representative, David Alexander.

The first was given to Robert Watson for 50 years of service at Hemphill Farm, Moscow, Galston, working for John Seton.

William McInnes was also recognised for 30 years of service at Hendrie Brothers, Millands, Galston. Mr McInnes, according to the Hendries' grandson, and great-nephew, Andrew Goldie, who was commentating at the show, deserved not a long service award, but a knighthood for working for the family for that length of time.

For full results, see this week's The Scottish Farmer, out on Saturday, June 9, 2018.