The North-East of Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club held their annual flock competition, which witnessed Craig Paterson, Cranorksie, taking the champion flock at the recent prize giving following their AGM.

The judge, Ron Greig battled his way through storm, Babet, and managed to visit all flocks entered, awarding his reserve flock to Stewart Duncan, Pennan.

Leading Awards

Small flock, under 15 ewes – 1, Faith Miskelly, Corrybrae; 2, A and S Simpson; 3, Sam Milne.

Medium flock, 15-30 ewes – 1 and reserve flock, Stewart Duncan, Pennan; 2, Scott Wilson; 3, Arran Donald.

Large flock, 31+ ewes – 1 and champion flock, Craig Paterson, Cranorskie; 2, Judith Lorimer.

Best flock of ewe lambs – 1, Judith Lorimer, Cadgerford; 2, Craig Paterson; 3, Scott Wilson.

Best flock of ewes – 1, Craig Paterson; 2, Stewart Duncan; 3, Judith Lorimer.

Best stock tup – 1, Judith Lorimer – Redbrae HRH; 2, Arran Donald – Lakeview Scenario; 3, Pamela Duncan – Strathbogie Strimmer.

Best tup lamb – 1, Craig Paterson – Lakeview Cobra; 2, Scott Wilson – Muirton Megastar; 3, Faith Miskelly – Bridgeview.

Best female – 1, Craig Paterson.