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List of Contents ■ President’s Message ......................................... 13

■ Some More Steps On a Highland Journey ...93-99

■ Ofﬁce Bearers & Council Members ....... 14 & 15

■ Breeders’ Map & Directory ..................... 101-109

■ Club News .................................................... 21-27

■ Bull Fertility ..................................................... 110

■ Brue Highlanders, Isle of Lewis, Export To Finland ........................................30-32

■ Obituaries ..................................................112-117

■ The Show Season ......................................... 51-81

■ The Highlanders of Behrensdorf - The First 30 Years .................................. 119-122

■ Society Sales ................................................. 83-91

■ 100 Years Ago, 50 Years Ago,

■ Moorland Ecology ............................................. 92

25 Years Ago .............................................123-128

Acknowledgements The editor would like to thank A R Mackay, Hilary Barker and Kenny & Lesley Matheson for their fascinating articles. A special mention must also be made to Hugh Thomson, Farm North East, Patrick Laurie and The Shooting Gazette for allowing the Highland Cattle Society to re-publish some interesting articles. The winner of the Journal Front Cover Photograph Competition is Mr Angus MacKay. His winning photo is pictured on the front of this journal and he also wins a bottle of whisky kindly donated by Mr Ken Fletcher. The runners-up will be published on the Highland Cattle Website and used in marketing displays and advertisements throughout the year. Finally a massive thank you must go to Shirley Derani, Paul Johnstone, Ken Fletcher, Darren Bruce and the rest of The Scottish Farmer team who have been instrumental in the publication of this Journal.

Advertisers Index Allanfearn..................................................................2 Anloo .....................................................................100 Applecross Estates .................................................19 Ardbhan ..................................................................11 Ashmore Estate ......................................................36 Augustenhof ...........................................................46 Balnabroich ...............................................................9 Barclays ................................................................. 118 Benmore ..................................................................42 Borland ....................................................................48 Brue Highlanders ...................................................10 Caillaich ...................................................................43 Caledonian Marts ...................................................40 Callachally ...............................................................38 CKD Galbraith ........................................................28 Cladich.......................................................................6 Cnoc...........................................................................3 Conich .....................................................................44 Craigluscar Farm ....................................................45 Eckington Manor .................................................. 111 Finnie 4x4 ............................................................OBC German Highland Cattle Society ..........................47

Glengorm ..................................................................7 Gotsgarten ..............................................................20 Helliﬁeld Highlanders ............................................49 Hunters Highlanders..............................................38 Killochries .............................................................4/5 Kynedor ...................................................................18 Ledingham Chalmers .............................................34 Michael MacGregor................................................37 Meggernie Estates ..................................................41 Morag ......................................................................46 Mottistone.............................................................130 Oberberg .................................................................42 Ormsary, Inver & Carsaig ......................................39 Pollok .......................................................................50 Rekola ......................................................................48 Roxan .......................................................................16 Royal Hotel, Oban ..................................................82 R McDougall Butchers ...........................................36 UA Operations..........................................................8 Wheelwright Shorthorns .......................................44 Woodneuk ...............................................................12 Wright Marshall ......................................................40

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President’s Message In February 2016 I was given the privilege and honour of being elected President of The Highland Cattle Society whose membership includes breeders within the UK and abroad. It is a responsibility I look forward to having and be assured, I will do my best to represent every member within our Society. I would like to thank our past president, Mr Tom Nelson, for his stewardship of the Society in the last 2 years, when along with members of Council, important decisions were made to reduce the deficit and return the Society to a surplus situation. This was no easy task and the job is by no means finished. Hard decisions will continue to be made to improve the financial stability of the Society. We have a new secretary, Sian Sharp, and I know that she is a dedicated and organised person and just what the Society needs at this time. The Society Council, our new Vice President Gordon McConachie and myself are all working on your behalf and whilst decisions are made after due consideration we are aware that not all members will agree with every decision taken. Any member who feels that they could make a difference for the Society should be encouraged to stand for election to Council. However, the membership can and must help in this process as we have to raise our profile and income to continue to be a major player within the cattle breeds’ societies. Whilst costs are being controlled, the income of the Society relies on you all registering and notifying births of all Highland Cattle born and also transferring cattle to buyers when you sell your animals. If you sell any cattle to a non-member, we would ask you to think about encouraging them to become a member as this will generate future revenue for the Society. If any member has a suggestion they wish to put to Council please contact myself or any

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other member of council. The most important thing the Society has as an asset are the cattle. We all must work together to preserve and improve the Highland breed to make it desirable to new and existing breeders. There is a strong marketing opportunity for Highlanders within the beef industry and we must continue to promote the qualities of the natural beef we produce. The office staff work hard to run the office but to make their job easier the information given to them by members must be accurate. This would enable them to process the information more efficiently. As I write this report, the show season is almost upon us. I wish you all well in your show endeavours. The local club structure is a very important part of the Society and I would encourage all members to join their local club. I wish you all a successful year and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in the months ahead. Tom Thomson

In 2015 Hazel Baxter the Breed Secretary of 8 years moved on to pastures new. Hazel achieved a great deal during her time with the Society, in fact so much, it would be impossible to list them all but her hard work and dedication was acknowledged by the huge attendance of members at the dinner dance at the 118th Autumn Show and Sale in Oban where members said their final farewell. This show and sale was significant as it was the first Society Show and Sale for Hazel’s replacement Sian Sharp. After a two week handover Sian took over the reins on 19 October 2015. Sian is a Human Resources professional with a background in training in the manufacturing sector. Sian is also an active partner in the family farm at Cheeklaw in Duns. Sian said “Hazel is an extremely hard act to follow but I hope my administrative and business experience combined with my lifelong agricultural history will enable me to continue the good work!”

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President

TOM THOMSON

Vice President

GORDON McCONACHIE Breed Development Chairman

Past President

TOM NELSON

JIM AYRES

STUART CAMPBELL

Retires 2017

Finance & Strategy Chair

HUGH HOATHER Retires 2017

Advertising & Promotions Chair

CATHERINE McKECHNIE Retires 2018

DOCHY ORMISTON Retires 2017

SHIRLEY STRACHAN Retires 2018

Fundraising Chair

SIMON HALEY Retires 2018

Youth Development & Animal Health Chair

ANGUS MacGILLIVRAY Retires 2019

SIR JIM PAICE

JOHN SINGER

ROBERT TEDBURY

Retires 2019

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REFERENCE SECTION 2016 THE HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY (Instituted 1884) PATRON: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL President Tom Thomson, Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, G78 1ES T: 07881 913010 | E: tom@woodneuk.com

Vice President & Breed Development Chair Gordon McConachie, Cuilgrianan, Mill of Newton, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6SN T: 01464 851294 | E: gord.ali@btopenworld.com

Past President Tom Nelson, Glengorm Castle, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QE T: 01688 302321 | E: tom@glengormcastle.co.uk

Retires 2017 James Ayres, 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5LE T: 01366 728565 | E: jm.ayres@virgin.net Stuart Campbell, Keppochan Farm House, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BQ T: 07786 621705 | E: cladichfold@gmail.com Hugh Hoather (Chair of Finance & Strategy), Oak House, Hassalls Lane, Bridge Trafford, Chester, CH2 4GA T: 07801 342072 | E: hugh.hoather@btinternet.com CD Ormiston(Dochy), Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TX T: 01339 742353 | E: dochyo@icloud.com

Retires 2018 Simon Haley (Chair of Fundraising), Marland Lodge, Church Bank, Eggleston, Co Durham, DL12 0AH T: 07968 375307 | E: seamfold@hotmail.com Catherine McKechnie (Chair of Advertising & Promotion), France Farm, Church Road, Gartocharn, West Dumbartonshire, G83 8NF | T: 07733 196667 | E: catfrance@hotmail.co.uk Shirley Strachan, Cailaich Farm, Calgary, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QY T: 07884 060946 | E: s.a.strachan@btinternet.com

Retires 2019 Angus MacGillivray (Chair of Youth Development & Animal Health) Ar Teaigh, Portsonachan, by Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BJ | T: 07917 070344 | E:angus.macgillivray@argyll-bute.gov.uk Jim Paice, Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5LU T: 07767 421781 | E: paicejim@gmail.com John Singer, Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, AB30 1TS T: 07786 396504 | E: jockfaetheblae@hotmail.com Robert Tedbury, Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough, RH20 1LB. T: 07803 087213 | E: robert.tedbury@btinternet.com

Secretary & Treasurer SiĂ˘n Sharp, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN T: 01786 446866 | E: sian@highlandcattlesociety.com

LIST OF SOCIETY FIELDSMEN Members are reminded that the Society’s fieldsmen and Council Members and Members of the Breed Development Committee are available to give assistance on any aspect of breeding, rearing and management of their cattle. Any member requiring such assistance is requested to notify the Secretary. Fieldsmen do not provide any veterinary information that might be construed as veterinary advice. Prospective purchasers who are new breeders are strongly advised to seek the assistance of a fieldsman prior to acquiring a stock bull. Members requesting a fieldsman’s inspection, are reminded that if cattle are not ready, convenient, and properly restrained at the time of the fieldsman’s appointment a charge equal to the whole cost of the visit will be levied. The Society’s fieldsmen (listed from north to south) are:James Ayres, 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5LE T: 01366 728565 | E: jm.ayres@virgin.net Duncan Buchanan, Shenavallie Farm, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QU T: 01631 720240 | M: 07796 803678 | E: shenavallie@hotmail.com Robin Chilton, Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0PL M: 07841 567386 | E: janchilton@madasafish.co.uk John Crilley, 5 Easter Muckbovie, Westhill, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 5BN T: 01463 795841 | M: 07901 957084 Brian Dalby, Cestersover Farm, Pailton, nr Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0QP T: 01788 832188 | E: dalby@farmline.com Peter Edwards, Little Scotland Farm, Burney Lane, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8BH T: 01332 865814 | M: 07764 685345 | E: petered_uk@hotmail.com John Elwood, 17 Casswell Drive, Quadring, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4QW T: 01775 821457 | M: 07986 450281 | E: j.elwood17@btinternet.com Andrew Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, KA14 3BX T: 01505 683251 | E: ak@glengarnockfold.co.uk Angus MacGillivray, Ar Teaigh, Portsonachan, by Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BJ T: 01866 833022 | M: 07917 070344 | E: angus.macgillivray@argyll-bute.gov.uk Iain MacKay, Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA74 6NH M: 07775 875860 | E: torloisk@gmail.com Hugh M MacPhail, Callachally Farm, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA72 6JN T: 01680 300424 | E: macphail@tiscali.co.uk Archie McArthur, Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8JH T: 01880 770700 | M: 07818 505799 | E: archie@ormsary.co.uk James McConachie, Culfoichmore, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Grampian, PH26 3PN T: 01807 510201 | M: 07801 435489 | E: jim.mcconachie@hotmail.com Robert Phillip, Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4LA T: 01729 850217 | M: 07812 105375 | E: info@hellifieldhighlandbeef.com John Redpath, Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JA T: 01575 560233 | M: 07801 313853 | E: redpathknowehead@aol.com David Soutar, Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JX T: 01828 633917 | M: 07836 578957 | E: david.soutar@btinternet.com Geoff Spawton, Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales, SA48 8HL T: 01570 423080 | M: 07966 066219 | E: geoff@themay.co.uk Les Wardle, Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2LN T: 01538 266476 | E: lwardle@plantmachinery.co.uk DISCLAIMER The Society, its Office Bearers, Council members, and Fieldsmen cannot and do not accept any responsibility whatsoever for advice given in good faith to members and prospective members.

BREEDERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CLUBS NORTH OF SCOTLAND HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB Chair: Jim Fraser East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5GD T: 07885 522648 | E: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com Secretary: Veronica Thomson Clackriach Cottage, Maud, Aberdeenshire, AB42 5NU T: 01771 613560 | E: veronicathomson@hotmail.com

EAST OF SCOTLAND CLUB Chair: John Singer Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1TS T: 01561 320717 | E: j.j.singer@hotmail.com Secretary: Grace Noble Larchfield, Strachan, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6LP T: 07585 007594 | E: gracenoble@btinternet.com

WEST OF SCOTLAND CLUB Chair: Catherine McKechnie France Farm, Church Road, Gartocharn, Stirlingshire, G83 8NF T: 07733 196667 | E:catfrance@hotmail.com Secretary: Duncan Watt 36 Lochlibo Road, Lugton, East Ayrshire, KA3 4DZ T: 07909 761122 | E: lugton.watt@gmail.com

NORTH OF ENGLAND CLUB Chair: Mandy Cameron 1 Old Guy Road, Mountain Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1JB T: 07816 345774 | E: a.lcameron@btopenworld.com Secretary: Judith Atkinson Chelsea Valley Fold, 2 Stonehill House, Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 7SB E: judith.nehcbc@gmail.com

MIDLANDS AND SOUTH CLUB Chair: Robert Wain 114 Mortledge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3SD T: 01629 580046 Secretary: Elizabeth Gwynn Aston Mill, Lea, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7LT T: 01989 750233 | E: kingsmill@talktalk.net

HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB OF WALES Chair: Becky Rowlands Pentrecelyn, Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales, SY19 7DZ T: 01650 521284 | E: silverlining944@gmail.com Secretary: Eleri Hughes Bryn Pyll, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JP T: 07979 150278 | E: eleri368@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR YEAR A full list of up-to-date membership subscriptions and fees can be found at www.highlandcattlesociety.com or alternatively, please contact the Highland Cattle Society office on 01786 446866.

VAT CHARGEABLE TO OVERSEAS MEMBERS The rule is there is no general relief for the export of services as there is for goods. For members resident in EC countries VAT is chargeable on all services supplied by the Society unless they are registered in their own country for VAT and their breeding enterprise is an activity included within the scope of their VAT registration i.e. if your Highland cattle expenses are not allowable against your VAT registered business we must charge you VAT. If you are registered in your country for VAT please ensure that you advise the office of your VAT registration number. A VAT free invoice cannot be issued without this number.

PAYMENTS FROM OVERSEAS Overseas members are reminded that the Society cannot accept responsibility for charges levied by banks when payments from outside the United Kingdom are made to the Society. The Society must receive the full amount stated on the invoice. Payments from overseas can be made by the following means: • Credit Card Payments can be taken directly at the Society office • By a bank draft in pounds sterling drawn on a British bank • Direct transfer in pounds sterling to the Society’s account - payment can be made direct to the Society’s account. Kindly let the Society know when such a payment is made as it can be difficult to identify such payments from our bank statements. The person paying the account should ensure that the Society receives the full amount specified on the invoice after bank charges have been deducted both by his own bank and by the receiving bank in Scotland. Please also ensure the bank quotes our invoice number or the 3 Society Account Letters in the bank reference and send a copy of the documentation you receive from your bank relating to the transfer of your money. When sending payments in pounds sterling direct to our bank account please give your bank the details of the Highland Cattle Society’s account, which are: Barclays, 225-227 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1RB Account Number 40972681 Sort Code 20 33 70 You should also give them the following account numbers: IBAN Number GB37BARC20337040972681 BIC BARCGB22

PAYMENT BY EUROGIRO In most countries in Europe you can apply to your post office to send a payment by Eurogiro. They will ask you to complete a form giving your name and the amount you wish to send and the name and address of The Highland Cattle Society. I have been advised here that the charge made by Eurogiro for this service is much less than the charges made by banks. When you have completed the form and paid the money to your post office they will send the form and payment via your main Girobank Office to our Girobank head office in the UK who in turn will send us the payment. Girobank have advised that the payment should come through to us in approximately ten days in the form of a cheque which can be paid into our bank with no further charges.

BIRTH NOTIFICATIONS AND HERD BOOK REGISTRATIONS Members can birth notify and register your cattle online using the members section of the Highland Cattle Society website. Please contact the office 01786 446866 to obtain your username and password. Birth Notifications Forms are also available for breeders on request or you can download them from www.highlandcattlesociety.com. Every birth should be notified including castrated bull calves and deceased calves. The births of all bull calves must be notified in the year of birth (see Registration of Bulls in this section). Final Herd Book Proof: Breeders must confirm that registered animals have been correctly described by signing and returning the Final Herd Book Proof sent to them prior to publication of the Herd Book. If this is not done their animals will not be published in the Herd Book. Overseas breeders are strongly advised to check with the Society first if they wish to register an animal in the Highland Cattle Herd Book e.g. before purchase or using AI. Breeders intending to sell cattle at Society sales should ensure that the relevant Birth Notification/Registration Forms are completed and submitted before the closing date for sale entries. Remember the births of all bull calves must be notified in the year of birth, all bulls for sale over 14 months of age must be registered and the necessary DNA checks complete which can take up to 8 weeks.

FOLD UPDATES Breeders will be sent an annual census form to help update their records. For example, there may be animals on the list which have been sold or have died or you may have purchased an animal which has not been correctly transferred; there may be male calves which have been castrated or steers which have been sold. It is most important that you update and return the census to the office by the requested date.

REGISTRATION OF FOLD NAME Members are required to register a Fold Name as soon as they have acquired pedigree Highland Cattle to enable the office to deal with transfers of cattle between owners.

TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP It is vitally important that all members complete the reverse of the Certificate of Pedigree form or a transfer form which is available from the Highland Cattle Society Office 01786 446866 or to download from www. highlandcattlesociety.com. Failure to do this will result in inaccurate data being held on the Society database and may prevent new owners registering calves or being able to sell animals at Highland Cattle Society sales.

IDENTIFICATION OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE Each animal needs one primary and one secondary tag, both showing the same unique individual identification number. The primary tag must be a yellow plastic, distance-readable flag tag. It can go in either ear. The secondary tag must be in the other ear. It must have the same information as the primary tag, but may also contain management information. If you add management information, it should not affect or confuse the official identification information on the tag. It is a criminal offence to transfer ear tags between animals or to re-use an identification number that was given to another animal. It is also illegal to move or sell cattle which are not properly tagged with their unique number. All Highlanders born before 1st January 1998 entered for sale must be tattooed in the right ear (or left ear where specially mentioned in the catalogue) with a Herd mark (consisting of three letters), a year letter, and a number. These tattoo marks and the registration number of the animal will be printed in the Catalogue. Animals not properly or legibly identified will be disqualified from the sale. Purchasers must verify tattoo marks and official identification marks before taking delivery of their purchases and if any earmarking or identification irregularity is discovered, the animal in question may be rejected. Sellers must stand by their animals until the identity has been checked.

CERTIFICATES OF PEDIGREE AND OWNERSHIP (CPO) European Union rules require approved breed societies to issue an identity document for each pedigree registered animal stating the breed, breeder, owner, name of animal, date of birth, sex, Herd Book identity, Society method of marking animal, EU identity, and 3 generation pedigree. The current regulations for animal identification in Great Britain are given above. Breeders in Northern Ireland or other EU countries should ensure that they comply with the regulations of their own country. Tags are available from approved tag manufacturers who will refer to a central database when issuing tags to ensure that there is never any duplication. If a tag is lost, a replacement with the identical information on the missing tag must be obtained. The details on the new Certificates of Pedigree and Ownership (CPO) must always correspond with the physical identification and description of the animal. The CPO will replace both the Transfer Certificate and the Export Certificate, although the

current charge for transfers and exports will remain in force. The CPO is designed to prevent fraud. It is a valuable document that must be looked after properly. Please study the simple instructions on the back of the certificate carefully. Any replacement certificates will incur a charge details of this charge can be found at www. highlandcattlesociety.com.

APPENDIX REGISTERS The Highland Cattle Herd Book has an appendix register for Highland females found to be of true Highland type but of unproven pedigree e.g. Not previously registered with the Society. In order that females entered in Appendix A or Appendix B of the appendix register of the Herd Book can be identified as such, ‘appendix’ females must be marked with the appropriate suffix ‘A’ or ‘B’ in waterproof ink on a management tag . No male progeny out of Appendix cows are eligible for registration in the Herd Book. A heifer calf out of an Appendix B female, by a registered Highland bull, will be accepted into Appendix A. A heifer calf out of an Appendix A female by a registered Highland bull will be accepted into the Official Herd Book. Females accepted into Appendix ‘B’ must remain there regardless of whether pedigree information is subsequently proven. Females in Appendix ‘A’ and Appendix ‘B’ may be exhibited at shows. Females entered in the appendix register are not eligible for use as donor cows for fertilised ovum transfers.

OFFICIAL SOCIETY SALES Sale regulations, entry fees and withdrawal fees for Official Society Sales can be found at www.highlandcattlesociety. com. Any person requiring a catalogue should request one from the Highland Cattle Society office or the Market hosting the sale. A small charge will be made to assist with the cost of production and postage.

SALES BY PRIVATE TREATY Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to contact the Society office to check the registration details of any animal offered for sale. In every case where a member sells a pedigree Highlander for breeding purposes by private treaty the current transfer fee must be paid to the Society before the change of ownership is registered. It is usually the responsibility of the seller to ensure that the Certificate of Pedigree and Ownership (CPO) is returned to the Society with the name of the new owner written on the reverse side. Only when the certificate is received, with the transfer fee, can we issue a certificate with the name of the new owner. The new owner must ensure that the Ministry tag and/or printed tattoo number on the Pedigree Certificate corresponds with the actual tag and/or tattoo in the animal’s ear. If there is any discrepancy, contact the office of the Society immediately. All the instructions for completing a transfer are given on the back of the CPO. Don’t forget to give the name of the bull if a female has been running with the bull, or is in calf at the time of sale. Don’t forget to complete the Payment Notice, so that we know who is responsible for

6 paying the Transfer Fee. For further information regarding Private Terms and Conditions of Sale please visit the National Beef Association Website by clicking the link below: http://www.nationalbeefassociation.com/ resources/nba-terms-conditions-of-sale/

BULL CALVES WITH HERD SIRE POTENTIAL

CROP EAR

HEIFER CALVES TWINNED WITH BULL CALVES

Crop Ear is not a sufficiently serious condition to warrant the exclusion from the Herd Book of bulls which are otherwise satisfactory. Notification of Crop Ear in bulls is compulsory. Breeders will be able to choose whether they wish to use a bull with Crop Ear.

AI BULLS To order semen please contact the Highland Cattle Society 01786 446866. Generally at least 14 days’ notice is required. Semen from Highland bulls is available from: Conan of Corriemuckloch – bred by TG Muirhead and owned by AR Mackay available through the Society @ £15.00 per straw (plus VAT) available from Genus UK T: 0870 1622000 James Beusach of An Sidhean - £20 per straw (plus VAT) from UK Sire Services Ltd, Venton Stud, Tigley, Dartington, Devon, TQ9 6DP. T: 01803 863560 E: info@uksireservices.com www.uksireservices.com Fingal of Auchnacraig - £20 per straw (plus VAT) from UK Sire Services Ltd, Venton Stud, Tigley, Dartington, Devon, TQ9 6DP. Tel/Fax: 01803 863560 E-mail: info@uksireservices.com www.uksireservices.com

HIRE OF BULLS AND SERVICE BY AI In cases where a bull is hired or borrowed members are requested to make a note to that effect on their Birth Notification Form stating the name of the owner of the bull. Members are also reminded to submit AI certificates for all calves got by AI with their notification forms.

REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND BULLS No bull can be registered in the Herd Book under the age of 14 months and every bull eligible for registration must have a satisfactory Veterinary Certificate. All bull calves must be notified to the Society in the year of birth. Breeders who require a veterinary inspection for a bull should apply to the Society for an inspection certificate in good time. The Society’s Veterinary Certificate has been amended to indicate the presence of crop ear. Bulls with Crop Ear registered after 18th October 1992 can be identified in the Herd Book. All bulls from 2006 must be DNA tested. DNA kits are held in the office and sent out with vet certificates (and a stamped & addressed envelope) free of charge.

If any breeder thinks he has a bull calf with the potential to make a herd sire and wishes to have advice from one of the Society’s fieldsmen, he is requested to advise the Secretary who will arrange a visit. A fee will be charged for such visits.

The registration of a heifer calf twinned with a bull calf will be accepted only after she has given birth to a viable calf.

REGISTRATION OF CALVES OF MORE THAN ONE COLOUR Registration in the Herd Book of cattle of more than one colour (parti colour) is permitted. Breeders are required to indicate the colours when notifying the birth.

CATTLE HEALTH The UK is officially Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL) free. Breeders are asked to keep the office advised of any change in the health status of their folds.

FERTILIZED OVUM TRANSPLANT (FOT) REGULATIONS (Please note regulations have been amended) General • No calf born by FOT will be registered in the Highland Cattle Herd Book unless the conditions stated in these Regulations are fully satisfied. • Members intending to use FOT should first contact the Society Office so that the eligibility of animals can be verified and advice given on the administrative procedures which have to be followed. Basic qualifications for the acceptance of a donor female for FOT • The donor female must be a pedigree Highland female • registered in the Herd Book and must: • be DNA-typed by a recognised DNA-typing agency; Basic qualifications for the use of a sire for FOT • The sire must be a pedigree Highland bull which has been: • registered in the Highland Cattle Herd Book; • DNA-typed by a recognised DNA-typing agency; Procedures for embryo registration • Each embryo which is either frozen or implanted is to be registered with the Highland Cattle Society by the Embryo Transplant (ET) Unit on behalf of the owner of the dam by the submission of the following: • A Highland Cattle Society Embryo Registration Form completed and signed by the veterinary officer who carried out the flushing. (Up to 16 Embryos may be recorded on each form); • A relevant AI Certificate or signed Certificate of Service.

7 • A copy of the Embryo Registration Form is to be retained by the owner of the donor dam (the breeder’s copy) until submitted to the Highland Cattle Society when the resultant calf is registered. A further copy of the Embryo Registration Form is to be retained for record purposes by the ET Unit which carried out the flushing (the ET Unit’s copy). Procedures for the registration of an FOT calf • Registration of an FOT calf will be accepted by the Highland Cattle Society upon the receipt of the following documents: • DNA-typed by a recognised DNA-typing agency (Sire, Dam & Calf ); • the breeder’s copy of the EMBRYO REGISTRATION FORM; • A completed FOT BIRTH REGISTRATION FORM; Reporting changes of circumstances The Highland Cattle Society is to be informed of the following changes of circumstances. • In the case of frozen embryos: • transfer of ownership; • embryo destroyed. • In the case of a Recipient Dam: • transfer of ownership or destruction. • In the case of an FOT calf: • loss of calf if this occurs at any time prior to registration. (These details are required for record purposes only). Notification of Intention to export an embryo Prior notice is to be made to the Highland Cattle Society before any action is taken to export an embryo.

CHAMPION ROSETTES The Society Breed Champion Rosette will be awarded at summer shows provided that five or more Highland Cattle are forward for judging and that the judge is appointed from the Society’s Panel of Judges.

RULES FOR SELECTION OF INTERBREED TEAMS Rules for choosing the Interbreed team: Rules for choosing the Interbreed team: • The Judge, along with an individual spokesman chosen by the exhibitors shall be responsible for choosing the Interbreed team and the Spokesman, or someone delegated by him, shall ensure that the proper notice of the composition of the team is given to the appropriate authority within the specified time. • In the absence of the Spokesman, the Judge shall co-opt whomsoever he pleases to assist him in choosing the team and shall ensure that he or someone delegated by him notifies the appropriate authority within the specified time. • In the absence of the Spokesman or the Judge the exhibitors shall decide amongst themselves who will be responsible for the choice of team. They shall agree on a leader who must ensure that someone is responsible for notifying the appropriate authority of the team within the specified time limit.

Mindful that showing is meant to be an enjoyable activity care should be taken to involve all those who have taken the time and trouble to represent the breed to the public.

SHOW FOLD COMPETITION The show fold of the year competition is aimed at recognising those folds who enthusiastically devote their time throughout the summer months exhibiting their animals at various local and national shows throughout the country. Exhibiting at local and national shows provides a platform to promote the unique qualities of the Highland breed and its beef to new and existing customers / members and provides an invaluable opportunity for the Society and it members to benchmark progress. The Show Fold of the Year competition is split into two sections, Large Show Fold of the Year and Small Show Fold of the Year. The rules are as follows: • Any open show may qualify where there are 2 or more exhibitors, with at least a total of 10 exhibits present, and the judge is listed on teh Highland Cattle Society Judges Panel. • The competition is self-administered because it is difficult to obtain the results from the smaller shows. Therefore, competitors must count the results of their 5 best shows and submit this information in writing to the Highland Cattle Society office by 30 September. • Each competitor must sign a declaration testifying to the correctness of the points calculated. • The first three places only in each animal class will count as follows: • 3 points for a first • 2 points for a second • 1 point for a third. • An additional point will be awarded to each animal placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd, if it is bred by the exhibitor. • To qualify for the Small Show Fold of the Year, breeders must have eight or less cows in their Fold that are three years old or over as at 1st January and the breeders must advise the office that they are competing in the Small Fold of the Year Competition.

VOLUNTARY BULL ASSESSMENT SCHEME The scheme will run throughout the year. The scheme is purely voluntary and available to all members who wish to have their bulls inspected. Bulls forward for the scheme will be inspected by any 2 society fieldsmen. The assessment will work on a pass or fail basis. Bulls that have passed have obtained a 50% minimum. Bulls over 14 months old will be eligible for assessment. Bulls must have been registered and had a veterinary inspection prior to the assessment. If you wish to find out more or book your bull to be assessed please contact the society office.

BREED STANDARD The description of the Highland male and female as published in the preamble to the first Herd Book is as valid now as then. The description may thus be termed the Breed Standard.

THE HEAD Of all the representatives of our British bovine breeds, the Highlander has the grandest and most picturesque head; it is, indeed, to his head that he owes his great favour among artists. As a rule, it is most proportionate to the body of the animal, and is broad between the eyes, while short from the eyes to the point of the muzzle. The forelock between the eyes should be wide, long and bushy, and any nakedness or bareness there is certain to detract from the appearance of the animal. Some would almost have the hair so wide there as to obscure the eyes, but this in many cases would be allowing one good point to over-shadow another. The eyes should be bright and full, and denoting, when excited, high courage. When viewed sideways, there should be a proportionate breadth of the jawbones readily observable, when compared with the width of the head in front, whilst the muzzle should, when looked

at from a similar point, be short, though very broad in front, and with the nostrils fully distended, and indicating breeding in every way. One of the most noteworthy features in a Highlander, is of course, the horns. In the bulls, the horns should be strong, and come level out of the head, slightly inclining forwards, and also slightly rising towards the points. Some, however, do not care for this rise, though any drooping is considered to be a very bad fault when between the crown and the commencement of the curve, as this is generally accompanied by a low weak back. Some, too, are of opinion that the masculine appearance is slightly detracted from when the horns rise directly from the crown. This, however, can only readily be detected and commented upon when particular animals are brought before experienced judges, as within a show ring. As regards the horns of the cow, there prevail two opinions. As a rule, they come squarer out from the head than in the male, rise sooner,

and are somewhat longer, though they preserve their substance and a rich reddish appearance to the very tips. The lack of the appearance of substance or â&#x20AC;&#x153;sappinessâ&#x20AC;? about the horns of the male would be very much against the animal in the show-yard. The other taste is that for a female, the horns of which come more level from the head, with a peculiar back set curve, and very wide sweep. A large number of enthusiastic breeders seem to prefer, by comparison, the latter, which gives possibly the more graceful appearance. In all cases, however, the horns of a Highlander, when well set, gives the animal a stamp of nobility which causes it to attract the attention of any stranger who might pass heedlessly by animals of other breeds as merely cows, bulls or oxen.

THE NECK AND SHOULDER The neck should be altogether clear and without dewlap below. It should form a straight line from the head to the shoulder in the cow, but in the bulls should have that distinct crest common to all animals of the bovine species. This crest should come gracefully down to the roots of the horns, and, being well coated with wavy hair, the masculine appearance of the animal is fully completed. The shoulder should be thick and should fill out greatly as it descends from the point to the lower extremity of the forearm.

BACK, BODY, AND HIND-QUARTERS From behind the shoulder the back should be fully developed and beautifully rounded. Any slight sinking or hollow is most decidedly objectionable. It should also, as in the Ayrshire, be as straight as possible, and the ribs should spring boldly out and be both well rounded and deep. When measured across the hips the breadth should be very great, and the quarters should be exceedingly well developed from the hips backwards. The thighs should also be well developed, and should show great fullness. Viewed generally, the quarters should be square

between the hips and the tail, and from between the tail right down to between the hind feet. The legs, both before and behind, should be short and strong, the bones strong, broad, and straight, the hoofs well set in and large, and the legs well feathered with hair. The animal should be set wide between the fore-legs, and it should move with great dignity and style, as this is considered to be one of the most reliable evidences of careful and true breeding.

HAIR The hair, of which there should be a great profusion, more particularly on the parts indicated, should be long and gracefully waved, very much as in what dog-breeders denote wavy-coated retrievers. To have a curl is to possess a decided fault, and one which has of late years become unfortunately too common in some folds. This has been attributed in some quarters to a growing desire to make Highlanders grow big from feeding them higher and housing them more. At any rate, experience goes far to prove that the more exposed they are the greater the profusion of the hair, and the less its tendency to curl. Thus, the reason of the island cattle being always so much better haired than the mainland cattle is owing to their never being housed in winter. The usual colours are black, brindled, red, yellow, and dun, and there is considerable difference of opinion among breeders as to which is preferable. In general, as to colour, it may be said that a good herd should possess a mixture - avoiding always all those which indicate unhealthy thrivers. The thickness of the skin, as in all fattening breeds, comes in for a considerable amount of attention, but it has to be borne in mind always that the Highlander has been adapted by nature to withstand great exposure. Inverness, 10th June, 1885. The scheme of assessment is suspended, but the quality of males and females will be monitored by the Council member responsible for Breed Development. Assessment by three fieldsmen for AI bulls is compulsory.

SUMMER SHOW DATES 2016 Judges shown where known.

APRIL Beith Show

23 April 2016

MAY Sheffield Highland Fling Neilston Show Balmoral Show, Belfast Ayr Show Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Nottinghamshire County Show (Combined Class) Devon County Show (Combined Class) Dalry Show, Ayrshire Otley Show Fife Show Mr William MacLean Heathfield & District Agricultural Show Shropshire County Show Stewarton & Dunlop Show Drymen Show Highland Cattle Society East of Scotland Club Spring Show Northumberland County Show Mr Matt Auld Surrey County Show Mr Jim Ayres

1 & 2 May 2016 7 May 2016 11-13 May 2016 14 May 2016 14 May 2016 14 & 15 May 2016 19-21 May 2016 21 May 2016 21 May 2016 21 May 2016 28 May 2016 28 May 2016 28 May 2016 28 May 2016 29 May 2016 30 May 2016 30 May 2016

JUNE Staffordshire County Show Suffolk Show Royal Bath & West Show (Any other breed) Campsie Show Central & West Fife Show Kenilworth Show Newmilns Show Rutland County Show Royal Cornwall Show South of England Show Angus Show Road to the Isles Show Honley Show Largs Show Stirling Show East Kilbride Show Royal Three Counties Show Alyth Show Kilbarchan Show Cranleigh Show (Combined Rare and Minority) North Yorkshire County Show Cheshire Show Lincolnshire (Other pure breeds) Royal Highland Show Derbyshire County Show Royal Norfolk Show

Mr Robert Phillip Mr Archie McArthur

Mr Matt Auld

Mr Jim Ayres Mr Duncan Handley Mrs Lesley Lacey

Mr David Soutar Mr Tom Thomson

Mr P Kettle

Mr Jim McConachie Mr B H Dawson Mrs E C Shaw

1-2 June 2016 1-2 June 2016 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 June 2016 4 June 2016 4 June 2016 4 June 2016 4 June 2016 5 June 2016 9-11 June 2016 9-11 June 2016 11 June 2016 11 June 2016 11 June 2016 11 June 2016 11 June 2016 13 June 2016 17-19 June 2016 18 June 2016 18 June 2016 19 June 2016 19 June 2016 21-22 June 2016 22-23 June 2016 23-26 June 2016 26 June 2016 29-30 June 2016

JULY Doune & Dunblane Show Fettercairn Show Market Bosworth Show Kent County Show

2 July 2016 2 July 2016 3 July 2016 8-10 July 2016

SUMMER SHOW DATES 2016 Echt Show Newport Show, Shropshire Ashby Show Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate Caithness Show Kirriemuir Show New Deer Show The Great Eggleston Show Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells Biggar Show Braco Show Penrith Agricultural Show Sutherland Show Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show New Forest Show Banchory Show Nairn Show Turiff Show

Mr D Maughan

Mr Angus MacDonald

9 July 2016 9 July 2016 10 July 2016 12-14 July 2016 15-16 July 2016 16 July 2016 16-17 July 2016 16-17 July 2016 18-21 July 2016 23 July 2016 23 July 2016 23 July 2016 23 July 2016 24 July 2016 26-28 July 2016 30 July 2016 30 July 2016 31 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 August 2016

AUGUST Bakewell Show Black Isle Show Burwarton Show (Combined any pure bred beef class) Perth Show Mr Matt Auld Dumfries Show Garstang Show Lorn Show Oswestry Show Keith Show Ashover Show Bute Show Danby Show Salen Show, Isle of Mull Grantown Show Islay Show Lampeter Show Kinross Show Mid-Argyll Show Tarland Show Peebles Show Mrs Lesley Lacey Ripley Show Ashbourne Show West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show Mr Jim Ogston Lochaber Show Malham Show Hope Show Kilnsey Show

3-4 August 2016 4 August 2016 4 August 2016 6 August 2016 6 August 2016 6 August 2016 6 August 2016 6 August 2016 7-8 August 2016 10 August 2016 10 August 2016 10 August 2016 11 August 2016 11 August 2016 11 August 2016 12 August 2016 13 August 2016 13 August 2016 13 August 2016 13 August 2016 14 August 2016 20 August 2016 20 August 2016 27 August 2016 27 August 2016 29 August 2016 30 August 2016

SEPTEMBER Dalmally Show Wolsingham Show West Morland County Show Nidderdale Show

3 September 2016 3-4 September 2016 8 September 2016 19 September 2016

NOVEMBER Stars of the Future LiveScot

12 November 2016 26 November 2016

HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY PANEL OF JUDGES 2016 Procedure of Appointment to the Panel of Judges 1. Complete Judge Nomination Form available from www.highlandcattlesociety.com referred to the Breed Development Committee 2. Recommendation by Breed Development to Council 3. Appointments agreed by Council

Mr Ian Anderson

Dalcrest, 13 Penders Wynd, Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland KA18 3BS Mob: 07799 403812

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Mr Matthew Auld

West Plann, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland KA2 0EF Tel: 01563 525905

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Mr J M Ayres

36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, England IP26 5LE Tel: 01366 728565 | Email: jm.ayres@virgin.net

28/02/2021

Mr Jochen Born

Hellweg 7, 57319 Bad Berleburg, Wingeshausen, Germany Email: famborn@gmx.de

28/02/2021

Farm Cottages, Ormsary, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland PA31 8PE Mob: 07568 568310 | Email :alanbosomworth@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Bogside, King Edward, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB45 3LX Mob: 07801 698787 | Email: chazz125@hotmail.com

28/02/2021

Mr Duncan W Buchanan Shenavallie Farm, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, Scotland PA37 1QU Mob: 07796 803678 | Email: shenavallie@hotmail.com

28/02/2021

Mr Alan G Bosomworth Mr Charlie Bruce

Mr A Cameron

8 County Cottages, Culduthel, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland IV2 6AQ Tel: 01463 241299

28/02/2021

The Chimes, Cathedral Square, Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland FK15 0AL Mob: 07708 307125 | Email: david@agmscotland.co.uk

28/02/2021

Keppochan Farm House, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland PA33 1BQ Mob: 07786 621705 | Email: cladichfold@gmail.com

28/02/2021

Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, Wales SY21 0PL Mob: 07841 567386 | Email: janchilton@madasafish.com

28/02/2021

Mrs Heather Corrigall

No 4 Culnaha, Nigg, Easter Ross, Scotland IV19 1QP Tel: 01862 851229 | Email: heather@corrigall.co.uk

28/02/2021

Mr John Crilley

5 Easter Muckbovie, Westhill, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland IV2 5BN Mob: 07901 957084

28/02/2021

Mr B Dawson

Church Farm, Hazelwood Hill, Belper, Derby, England DE56 4AD Tel: 01332 840640

28/02/2021

Mr Donald Dempster

28 Aldersyde, Taynuilt, Argyll, Scotland PA35 1AG Mob: 07895 179214 | Email: donalddempster@hotmail.com

28/02/2021

18 Hill Close, Westmancote, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England GL20 7EW Mob: 07709 929826 | Email: doreen345edwards@bt.com

28/02/2021

17 Casswell Drive, Quadring, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England PE11 4QW Mob: 07986 450281 | Email: j.elwood17@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Mr Ronald Fergie

Knockendon Farm, Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland KA24 5HU Mob: 07909 800656 | Email: rffergie@hotmail.co.uk

28/02/2021

Mr Alastair Fitzsimon

Tregallon Farm, Lochfoot, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland DG2 8NG Mob: 07752 451020 | Email: fitz.treg@fitztreg.plus.com

28/02/2021

Mr David D Cameron

Mr Stuart D. Campbell Mr Robin Chilton

Mr C Edwards Mr B J Elwood

HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY PANEL OF JUDGES 2016 Mr A W Garrick

Glenmuir, Auchnarrow, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland AB37 9JN Mob: 07765 607743

28/02/2021

4 Kildinny Cottage, Forteviot, Perthshire, Scotland PH2 9DD Mob: 07811 197081 | Email: thaggnam@aol.com

28/02/2021

38 Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire, England CH2 1AQ Mob: 07761 214979 | Email: mail@davidgreenhaugh.com

28/02/2021

Mr Duncan Thomas Handley

Quarry Farm, Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire England HR3 6BL Mob: 07867 791626 | Email: gildenvale@yahoo.com

28/02/2021

Mr Arthur Hill

Milford Rise, Beahce Mill, Diddleburn, Yorkshire, England SY7 9JX Mob: 07970 678625 | Email: arthurhill49@me.com

28/02/2021

Oak House, Hassalls Lane, Bridge Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, England CH2 4GA Mob: 07801 342072 | Email: hugh.hoather@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland ML7 5AB Mob: 07747 610513 | Email: stephenandrosemary@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Dr S Janz

Billerbeck 6, 29465 Schnega, Germany Tel: 0049 5842 9819055 | Email: dr.stephan.janz@t-online.de

28/02/2021

Mr Philip Kettle

1 Preceptory, Stainby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England NG33 5QR Mob: 07870 283084 | Email: kettlephillip@yahoo.com

28/02/2021

Mr Andrew Kirkpatrick

Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland KA14 3BX Tel: 01505 683251 | Email: ak@glengarnockfold.com

28/02/2021

Augustenhofweg 3, D-57334 Bad Laasphe, Germany Tel: 0049 2754 8010 | Email: g.klosner@hc-augustenhof.de

28/02/2021

Mrs Lesley Lacey

Toll House, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland PH15 2PA Tel: 01567 820561 | Email: horncarver@googlemail.com

28/02/2021

Mr James Laing

7 King Edward Court, King Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland IV18 0RF Mob: 07754 411460

28/02/2021

Att: Archie McArthur, General Manager, Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland PA31 8PE Mob: 07818 505799 | Email: archie@ormsary.co.uk

28/02/2021

Mr Haydn A Garton

Mr D Greenhaugh

Dr H A Hoather

Mr Stephen Hunter

Frau Gisela Klosner

Mr Archie McArthur

Mr Dexter Logan

Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland FK12 5BQ Tel: 01259 760432 | Email: kelsologan@aol.com

Mr A J MacColl

Sealladh Na Mara, Glengorm, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland PA75 6QD Mob: 07787 436542 | Email: maccoll184@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Mr Angus Edward MacGillivray

Ar Teaigh, Portsonachan, by Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland PA33 1BJ Mob: 07917 070344 | Email: angus.macgillivray@argyll-bute.gov.uk

28/02/2021

Mr Angus MacDonald

Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland HS6 5DY Mob: 07970 218904 | Email: ardbhancattle@aol.com

28/02/2021

Tormore Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland Tel: 01595 731240

28/02/2021

Mr D J MacGillivray

Pennygown Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland PA72 6JN Mob: 07770 598324 | Email: donaldmacgillivray@btinternet.com

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Mr A R Mackay

Tigh Cuileann, Achnagoul, by Inverary, Argyll, Scotland PA32 8XT Mob: 07810 785078 | Email: caledoniancowboy@me.com

28/02/2021

Mr William MacDonald

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HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY PANEL OF JUDGES 2016 Mr Ewan Mackay

5 Crosshead Road, Killearn, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland G63 9RN Mob: 07554 421754 | Email: ewanm29@gmail.com

28/02/2021

Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland PA74 6NH Mob: 07775 875860 | Email: torloisk@gmail.com

28/02/2021

Mortimers Farm, Eastleigh, Hampshire, England SO50 7EA Tel: 02380 601938 | Email: mortimersfarm@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Mr William MacLean

Inverglen, Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland PA37 1SG Mob: 07789 670264

28/02/2021

Mr Bryon MacNaughton

4 Green Road, Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland KY13 8EE Mob: 07564 935109 | Email: bryonm12345@icloud.com

28/02/2021

Mr Iain MacKay

Mr Charlie MacLean

Mr Donald MacNaughton 72 Centre Street, Kelty, Fife, Scotland KY4 0EH Mob: 07706 947510 Mr Colin MacPhail Mr H M MacPhail

Mr David Alan Maughan

28/02/2021

Gartartan Farm, Gartmore, Stirlingshire, Scotland FK8 3RT Mob: 07747 046461 | Email: colin@acmnicolson.co.uk

28/02/2021

Callachally Farm, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland PA72 6JN Tel: 01680 300424 | Email: macphail@tiscali.co.uk

28/02/2021

Springmead, Stubhampton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, England DT11 8JU Mob: 07776 016473 | Email: sammaughan@hotmail.com

28/02/2021

Mr Gordon McConachie Cuilgrianan, Mill of Newton, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB52 6SN Mob: 07712 672399 | Email: gord.ali@btopenworld.com

28/02/2021

Mr Jim McConachie

Culfoichmore, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, Scotland PH26 3PN Mob: 07801 435489 | Email: jim.mcconachie@hotmail.co.uk

28/02/2021

Mr Archie McIntyre

Knockshoggle Farm, Stair, Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland KA5 5PB Mob: 07890 772397 | Email: archie.macintyre@hotmail.co.uk

28/02/2021

Cnoc Cottage, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, Scotland PA38 4BQ Mob: 07767 066664 | Email: Iainmckay@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Duiletter Farm, Glenstrae, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland PA33 1AP Mob: 07748 226203 | Email: stuartmckay726@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

France Farm, Church Road, Gartocharn, Dumbartonshire, Scotland G83 8NF Mob: 07733 196667 | Email: catfrance@hotmail.co.uk

28/02/2021

Kilchiaran, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland PA48 7UB Tel; 01496 850248

28/02/2021

Mr J A McMillan

Craigmore, Farnell, Brechin, Angus, Scotland DD9 6UP Tel: 01356 629441 | Email: mcmillan83@yahoo.co.uk

28/02/2021

Mr Bob McWalter

12 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland PH33 7LE Mob: 07831 593095 | Email: bob.mcwalter@harbro.co.uk

28/02/2021

Mr D Mitchell

Upper Cray Farm, Stainland Dean, Holywell Green, Stainland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England HX4 9QA Mob: 07768 152153 | Email: david@dmddesign.co.uk

28/02/2021

Innishewan Cottage, Luib, Crianlarich, Perthshire, Scotland FK20 8QT Tel: 01567 820583

28/02/2021

Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB35 5TX Tel: 01339 742353 | Email: dochyo@icloud.com

28/02/2021

Mr I McKay Mr Stuart McKay

Mr Jim McKechnie Mr Neill McLellan

Mr Jim Ogston Mr C D Ormiston

HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY PANEL OF JUDGES 2016 Mr Fearghus Ormiston

Riikka Palonen

Mr Robert Phillip

Herr A Piel

Mr Jack Ramsay

Mr J Redpath

Mr Daniel Rowbottom

Mr Tom Sample

Mr A Smith

Mr David Soutar

Mr Geoff Spawton

Mr Allan Telford

Mr Richard Thomson

Mr T R R Thomson

Mr William Thomson

Mr Richard Turner

Mr Robert Wain

Mr Ken Brown

Mr Les Wardle

21 Bannoch Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland KA13 7JY Mob: 07842 352064

28/02/2021

Pyhan Henrikintie 364, 27750 Koylio, Finland Tel: 0035 840 561 9041 | Email: riikka.p@dnainternet.net

28/02/2021

Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England BD23 4LA Mob: 07812 105375 | Email: info@hellifieldhighlandbeef.co.uk

28/02/2021

Bellinghausen 9, Burscheid 51399, Germany Tel: 0049 2174 5276 | Email: a.piel@netcologne.de

28/02/2021

Millerston Farm, Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland KA5 5HH Mob: 07791 302478

28/02/2021

Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland PH11 8JA Mob: 07801 313853 | Email: redpathknowehead@aol.com

28/02/2021

Holme Farm, Kelby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England NG32 3AJ Mob: 07812 858893 | Email: rowbottom2@hotmail.com

28/02/2021

Fossoway School House, Crook of Devon, Kinross, Perth & Kinross, Scotland KY13 0UL Mob: 07725 880351 | Email: twsample84@hotmail.com

28/02/2021

Strathoich, Aberchalder, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, Scotland PH35 4HN Mob: 07880 792805

28/02/2021

Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland PH11 8JX Mob: 07836 578957 | Email: david.soutar@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, Wales SA48 8HN Mob: 07966 066219 | Email: annief@themay.co.uk

28/02/2021

Douglas & Angus Estates, Dairy Cottage, The Hirsel, Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland TD12 4LR Mob: 07896 660596 | Email: thetelfords@fsmail.net

28/02/2021

Speyview, Lagganbridge, By Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland PH20 1AN Tel: 01528 544211 | Email: betty.1@btinternet.com

28/02/2021

Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland G78 1ES Mob: 07881 913010 | Email: tom@woodneuk.com

28/02/2021

Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Strathclyde, Scotland G78 1ES Mob: 07881 913010 | Email: tom@woodneuk.com

28/02/2021

Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon, N Yorks, England HG4 3QY Mob: 07860 860678 | Email: richardandjean@outlook.com

28/02/2021

114 Mortledge, Matlock, Derbyshire, England DE4 3SD Tel: 01629 580046

28/02/2021

Ledlanet, Kinross, Scotland KY13 7RR Tel: 01577 863456

28/02/2021

Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, England ST10 2LN Tel: 01538 266476 | Email: lwardle@plantmachinery.co.uk

28/02/2021

OFFICIAL PEDIGREE SHOWS AND SALES 119th AUTUMN SHOW & SALE, OBAN, ARGYLL 9th & 10th October 2016 (Deadline for Entries: - 2nd September 2016) Auctioneers: Caledonian Marts (Stirling) Ltd, Millhall Auction Mart, Stirling, FK7 7LS Tel: 01786 450922 Fax: 01786 473332 Oban Livestock Centre Tel: 01631 570631 Fax: 01631 565275 _________________________________________________ CHELFORD AUTUMN SALE 2016 14th November 2016 (Deadline for Entries: - 7th October 2016) Auctioneers: Wright Marshall, Station Road, Macclesfield SK11 9AX Tel: 01625 861122 _________________________________________________ 126th SPRING SHOW & SALE, OBAN, ARGYLL 12th & 13th February 2017 (Deadline for Entries: - 16th December 2016) Auctioneers: Caledonian Marts (Stirling) Ltd, Millhall Auction Mart, Stirling, FK7 7LS Tel: 01786 450922 Fax: 01786 473332 Oban Livestock Centre Tel: 01631 570631 Fax: 01631 565275 _________________________________________________ CHELFORD SPRING SALE 2017 29th April 2017 (Deadline for Entries: - 30th March 2017) Auctioneers: Wright Marshall, Station Road, Macclesfield SK11 9AX Tel: 01625 861122 _________________________________________________

SALES OF HIGHLAND CATTLE NOT HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY There are Highland Cattle sales conducted throughout the year at various markets throughout the UK. Please contact your local markets for details.

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The Highland Cattle Society would like to wish Our Patron Her Majesty the Queen

Happy 90th Birthday 21st April 2016

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Club News East of Scotland Highland Cattle Club toured the farm on a tractor and trailer and saw some fantastic Highland Cattle as well as some Simmental’s and sheep. The tour was extremely interesting and fascinating particularly for the newer members of the club. The East Club would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the trip and made it so enjoyable and to the hosts for the fantastic hospitality. Looking forward to this year...

Looking back at last year... The East of Scotland Highland Cattle Club trip began at John and Jenne Singer’s, Kintore Castle Fold in Auchenblae. The Singers showed off their five breeding cows, 2 yearling heifers, three heifer calves and two bull calves. The group walked up the brae to meet “Fergus” (Uallach Dubh 6th of Pollock), the stock bull and compete in the guess the weight of the stock bull competition. The group then loaded the Party Bus and headed over a foggy Cairn O’Mount to The Noble’s Grace fold (previously Gleann Daidh) and the Adam’s Brathens Fold. The show team, were haltered, to enable us to get a close up look of their excellent cattle. We participated in stock judging and a guess the weight of Brogach 8th of Leys. The Nobles had kindly put on a mobile bar for the trip round the fields to keep everyone well hydrated. On Sunday morning we loaded the party bus for the final time and began our journey to Jim and Sheila Fraser’s Tilbouries Fold at Maryculter. We

The Easy of Scotland Highland Cattle club held their AGM on Sunday 17th January 2016. Sian kindly attended to meet the club and it’s members, she discussed her role with enthusiasm and the focus of the society over the coming months. We look forward to hearing more from Sian in the future. The committee members elected and posts ﬁlled for 2016 are as follows: John Singer (Chair) Bryon MacNaughton (Vice Chair) Grace Noble (Secretary) Margaret McGowan (Treasurer) Dochy Ormiston Donald McNaughton Ian Adams Ian Rimmer James Cameron James McGowan John Lacey The committee held its ﬁrst business meeting on Tuesday 22nd February 2016 and have approved a number of events to keep our members socialising and sharing our common interest of Highland Cattle.

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22 East Club events and dates are as follows: · Club Day Trip – Saturday 7th May 2016 - A visit to Highland Waghu at Dunblane hosted by Mohsin Altajiv and Martine Chapman and onwards to visit a nearby Highland Cattle fold yet to be conﬁrmed. The ﬁrst 25 members to book will visit Highland Waghu as there is a number restriction per tour. · Club Show – Sunday 29th May 2016 at Forfar Mart · Royal Highland Show – Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th June 2016 - The East Club are hosting the Highland Cattle Society stand this year and thereby we are looking for plenty volunteers for the rota and your donations of home baking will also be gratefully received. We will be in touch soon to look for support with the rota, however please contact Grace if you are available to offer assistance. · Treasure Hunt – Sunday 24th July 2016 at Kintore Castle Fold, Aberdeenshire hosted by John and Jenne Singer. · Weekend Trip – Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August 2016 Visiting West Edmondsley Fold in Sunderland hosted by the Braines Family and touring the Seam Fold in Eggleston hosted by Simon and Emma Haley. · Annual Dinner Dance – Saturday 19th November 2016 Venue Red House Hotel, Couper Angus The East Club looks forward to hosting the Highland Cattle Society stand this year and to meeting up with fellow Highland Cattle owners and breeders. Please get in touch with our Secretary Grace Noble, gracenoble@btinternet. com if you are interested in becoming an East Club member and joining in with our fun and social events. Annual membership fee is £10pp. The club also wishes to congratulate our Chair, John Singer of Kintore Castle Fold on his appointment to the Highland Cattle Society Committee. We are sure John will be a valuable voice for our club and it’s members to assimilate society and club matters. Good luck John in your new role. We also wish to congratulate our fellow East Club members who recently exhibited at Oban Highland Cattle Society Show and Sale 2016.

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North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club have had a busy 2015, with the club show and organising the 1st National Gathering held at The Black Isle Show in August. The year started with our annual club show in June. Kindly hosted by the McGilvary family at the excellent Leys castle venue. An excellent show of stock was forward for judge on the day Alex Garrick. The champion on the day was a powerful bull owned and shown by HM the Queens Balmoral Fold and the Reserve was a 2 year old heifer from Messers Lawrie and Mcnaughton. The north club had the privilege this year of organizing and hosting the first National highland Gathering at the Black Isle show. There was an excellent turnout of cattle and spectators making use of the ideal facilities in place at the Black Isle show for such events and the day went very well. The judge for the day was Ian Anderson, champion on the day was once again HM the Queen with an excellent bull. The female championship and reserve overall went to Donald Mcnaughton with a stylish heifer. It was then time for the annual club trip which this year went down to Stirling. The first visit was a very interesting tour of Highland Wagyu, seeing the pure and cross wagyu cattle and hearing about the eye watering prices they are achieving for their finished animals to the London Restaurants. In the afternoon it was on to Grahams Dairy, another fascinating visit touring the pedigree Limousin herds and the dairy enterprise. The final visit for the weekend was one to John Redpath to look at his cattle before heading for home. We would also like to congratulate Andrew and Sheena Cameron on winning the Andrew Morrow Award at Oban in February 2016 it was very well deserved. Congratulations to club members on winning Champion male at the 125th Show & Sale, with Corneal of Balmoral from HM The Queen, Balmoral Estates & Reserve male champion, Campbell of Tilbouries from Jim Fraser & family, Tilbouries Fold. Looking forward to 2016 we have our Club Show on Sunday 5th June at Leys Castle. The Royal Welsh Show trip from 17th July – 20th July. We would like to thank all members for their support and help during the year and looking forward to seeing you in the coming year. If you would like to join the NOSHCC please get in touch contact any committee member or email Secretary Veronica Thomson, email: northhcc@gmail.com or telephone 07508 830593.

Midlands & Southern Highland Cattle Club www.mshcc.co.uk We started our year in January with our A.G.M. held at Ullesthorpe Court in Leicestershire. Thirty members and families were welcomed. The Club was delighted that Hazel Baxter, H.C.S. secretary and Charles Sercombe N.F.U. Livestock Board were able to join us at the meeting. Chairman, Robert Tedbury and Officers of the club gave their reports detailing the club’s activities for the past year and the accounts were presented and approved. The Committee for 2015 was elected as follows: Jeff Dale from the Chater Fold was inaugurated as Club President; Robert Wain was elected Chairman, Daniel Rowbottom as Vice Chair, Sandie Tedbury as Treasurer, Liz Gwynn as Secretary, Jose’ Barr as Show Co-ordinator with re-tiring President Brenda Ayres and Fiona Cox joining the committee of Jennie Grange, Annie Perkins, John Monk and Jim Ayres. Sincere thanks were expressed to Tracey Noy and Brian Dalby as they retire from the committee. Cups for 2014 were presented by retiring President, Brenda Ayres to the following recipients: Large Fold - Sandie Tedbury-Hardham Highlands Medium Fold - Emma Dale and Fiona Cox-Chater Fold Small Fold - Robert Wain-Rose Fold Novice newcomer - Christoph and Sue KlingerLochan An T-Seilich Fold Before Robert adjourned the meeting for lunch, the raffle was drawn and an auction took place which raised £317.00 for club funds. The A.G.M. went very well with much laughter and good food with an opportunity to discuss important issues and maintain contact with old friends. Members have been busy showing this year so it was with eager anticipation that the club gathered at the Royal Norfolk Show on July 1st and 2nd for what was to be the best club show ever. A temperature of 31 degrees was recorded at the showground, making it a difficult day for the thirteen exhibitors who brought forward a total of fifty three cattle for judging by Mr.Richard Turner, who looked resplendent in his kilt. Two of the cattle came from the local Easton and Otley College shown by two very enthusiastic students who were advised on the finer points of

showing by club members and later joined us for the evening barbeque. After much deliberation the President’s cup went to Sandie Tedbury of Hardham Highlands with Bean Rudha 1st and J.Ayres cup for the best animal of the opposite sex went to Mrs. M. Brunt of the Keckys Fold. Our President, Jeff Dale and his family of the Chater Fold were delighted to win the Don Johnson cup for pairs. Following the main competition a group of animals was chosen to represent the breed in the Interbreed beef group championship however the original group was rearranged to allow one member to participate in the young handler competition. A wise decision as this young lady came second in that competition with a highland cow. There were fifteen groups in the group competition so the owners were delighted when they were chosen as reserve champions. The group consisted of Sandie Tedbury with Gem 1st of Hardham and Jane Whitehouse with Princess Raquel of Mercaston and Fleur of Jane’s Fold. All black animals that caught the eye of the judge and impressed him with their quality. The evening of judging day concluded with an excellent barbeque during which Jim and Brenda Ayres presented each club member with a commemorative mug as a, “Thank you” for coming all the way to Norfolk to make the event such a great success On a glorious, late September day the club met at Barnsdale Lodge in Rutland, home to the Chater Fold of the Club President, Jeff Dale and the Dale family. Following coffee and a walk around the cattle the group’s next stop was Hambleton Bakery where the owner explained the history and processes involved in the business. The quality of the products left everybody ready for lunch which came in the form of a buffet style barbeque complete with pulled pork at the Harbour Café on the edge of Rutland Water. A raffle held following the lunch raised one hundred pounds for Rutland Air Ambulance. The final activity of the day was a trip on the Rutland Bell for a forty five minutes trip around the water, a very restful end to a wonderful day before we all departed for home. Our thanks to Fiona Cox for producing a new logo for the club. This was used on a small range

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of new merchandise for the club put together by Fiona and is available on our website. We look forward to 2016 that will be our 25th Anniversary year, our club show which will run in conjunction with the Ashby Show on July 10th and a fold visit to the Oakwood Fold in the Staffordshire Moorlands organised for September 25th. Finally thanks must go to all the ofﬁce holders

and committee members for their hard work and support over the last year and also to all members without whom there would not be a club. If you would like to join MSHCC please do get in touch via our website or contact the club secretary, Elizabeth Gwynn via kingsmill@ talktalk.net or tel.01989 750233.

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club This year has been a very successful year for the West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club in many respects. We have had two good trips, our day trip in the spring and our annual September Weekend soiree. Our Club Show was well attended and our members were well represented in the prize lists at shows large and small around the country, with particular mention to Alan Prentice for winning the Highland Championship at the Highland show. We have a very active club and a good, solid and enthusiastic membership of just under 100. Our spring trip was to visit the Hirsel Fold at Coldstream in the borders, which is part of the Douglas and Angus Estates. We were hosted for the day by their Stock Manager Alan Taylor ably supported by his wife Kate, we were warmly greeted and made most welcome. We saw some very nice examples of the Highland breed and were treated to a lovely lunch and rounded off the day with a walk through some of the woodland and had a visit to the oldest tree on the estate. Fantastic hospitality and great weather made it a day to remember. Our weekend trip in September was also a resounding success, as the Indian summer shone on us, 35 West Club members invaded Carnoustie where we enjoyed a two night stay in the Golf Hotel overlooking the Links. We were hosted on the Saturday by David Souter and his wife Anne who met us in the morning with alfresco refreshments and cakes laid on as David showed us his own cattle. We were then lead on to Glamis Castle Estate where recently retired David introduced us to Duncan Wilson his replacement as Estate manager and they then both gave us a whistle stop tour of the Glamis cattle and showed us some of the workings of the estate. We were provided an excellent lunch and we must thank Duncan for taking time out from trying to win a late harvest to host our visit. On Sunday we visited to Bob and Kay Adam at Newhouse of Glamis, a

slight departure for the club members as Bob and Kay breed Charolais and Limousins, once more, a great welcome for our members and some superb cattle to see. The visit ended with lunch provided by our hosts and once more we must thank them for taking time out from their harvest activities to show us their cattle. Two tremendous days, good weather, great cattle and grand company what more can you wish for? Our club show on the 14th August saw us bathed in sunshine for the ﬁrst time in 3 years and Alastair Fitzsimon presided as judge. With the honours going to the Blairlogan Fold with their yearling heifer as Overall Champion and Junior Champion, Pollok as Reserve Champion with their 3 year old heifer and Woodneuk as Reserve Junior Champion with a yearling heifer. A super day with 33 cattle shown. It is nice to note that as well as a healthy number of long term members, the West Club has had a good number of new members sign up over the last year and that they have enthusiastically joined in with the old hands at the shows and social events, it is so good to see new blood coming in and long may this continue. We are always on the lookout for new members and anyone interested in joining will be made most welcome. Our membership is £10 for single membership with £15 for a family membership.

West Club at Newhouse of Glamis.

Highland Cattle Club of Wales On a very breezy and cool May Day bank holiday the ﬁrst show of 2015 took place at Nefyn on the Llyn Peninsula. Nefyn has had dedicated Highland classes for a number of years, with the club trying to support it every year. There were 3 folds showing cattle. The judge for the day was Duncan Handley, Gilden Vale Fold. Thankfully the rain stayed away. Best of breed and champion Highland this year went to Llinos Ford’s heifer, a ﬁrst for both. The Highland cattle section, again, had the largest numbers of all the pure breeds showing on the day.

in May & June, also well attended by Highlands before the big one – the RWAS in July. The RWAS was as always a great week – The competition was good, the judge was Mr Angus J McColl, all the way from the Isle of Mull, it was a great competition with many cows forward, there were no bulls forward this year but all the female classes were very well supported. The new exhibitor incentive offered by the club, for bringing cattle to the show for the ﬁrst time in ﬁve years, was offered again this year. There was one new competitor Mr Guy Mumford, who won best yearling heifer. Overall champion went to James Williamson & Jacky Harrison with the fabulous Princess Analena of Reilth Top.

Llinos Ford & champion heifer at Nefyn show.

Jacky Harrison and overall champion Princess Analena of Reith Top at the RWAS.

Next was the RWAS Spring Festival in Builth Wells on the weekend of May 16th & 17th. Classes were made up of traditional, rare and native breed cattle. Although we were offered our own classes we couldn’t get enough committed exhibitors to say yes as it is quite early in the show season for those who enter. Geoff Spawton, Becky Rowlands and Beverly Evans brought out their highlands. Duncan and Angela Handley normally support too but were unable this year. The judge was Mr John Astley. Although few members show, plenty attend the festival to support and socialise with the other members. The stand was well set up again and well manned and attended. There were Shropshire (dedicated Highland classes) and Aberystwyth (Native breed classes with Highlands against Long Horns) shows too

There was the usual club dinner on the society stand on the Monday evening, this was well attended. A new photo competition was judged by Mr & Mrs McColl and prizes awarded. Hazel Baxter was thanked again and given a gift from the Welsh club to thank her for her all her support over the years. The HCS society stand was popular with visitors for all four days of the show and the cattle lines busy as always. Show season continued on through the summer with the dedicated Highland class shows Oswestry and Lampeter well attended as always, and a new ‘group of 3’ competition in the cattle section in three North Wales shows, a £600 prize fund sponsored by the NFU, with Highlands taking the 2nd (£200) prize.

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Eirian Rowlands making her debut as a young handler at Lampeter show.

There was a social gathering held in September at Becky Rowlands farm in Llanbrynmair in Powys. Great fun to gather for a BBQ and social time without the cows, not that we can stay away from them for long and some members did go for a walk through the ﬁelds to meet Becky’s new bull and to see the cows

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Robin Chilton polishing off the triﬂe!

There was also a good representation of the Welsh club visited Oban last October. A number of us made the trip up under our own steam, making long weekends and weeks away out of it, and then met up while we were there. Catching up with our Welsh and Scottish friends at the mart, on fold visits and at the Ceilidh. We had a great time! Me and Geraint, my husband visited the Woodneuk fold and travelled up to North Uist as well. Saw some beautiful beasts and some stunning scenery as well as learning a lot.

Photos: Walking round the cows at Becky’s in Llanbrynmair (Celyn fold),

Photo: Me & Geraint during our day on North Uist.

HCCW members socialising at the BBQ,

To ﬁnish off the year there was the Christmas dinner/ AGM held, for the third year running, at the Elan Valley Hotel, Rhayadr. It seems to be the ideal central spot in mid Wales for us North Walians to manage to get to meet up with the mid & South Walians. Plenty of members attended, including some new faces and a couple of new committee members were elected. Bev Evans, the club secretary stepped down. I have since been elected into the role. Once the AGM was over we enjoyed good food, drink and great company. The quiz, organised by Robin Chilton was a good laugh and I think everyone enjoyed themselves and had a good night. Looking forward to 2016. Eleri Hughes

North of England Highland Cattle Club (NEHBC) Over 2015 the club made signiﬁcant progress in membership. Our numbers reached 43 and our operational and ﬁnancial positions are healthy. The committee is committed to an open approach with member access to club business, objectives and progress. Input is welcomed at all levels. Fold Visit 2015: This was held in July at Moorside Park Fold, kindly hosted by Robert Bradley and Mandy Cameron, our chairperson.

The day featured the following: • Bull assessment: Raft Solutions gave a succinct and impressive presentation on their BCVA based bull assessment scheme, covering health, ﬁtness, conformation and fertility testing and semen analysis. Members are advised that the committee is looking into this further with a project entitled ‘Breeding soundness: Fit for purpose’. • Yorkshire Air ambulance – representatives gave a presentation on the valuable work they undertake for our county, and £30 was raised by way of a collection, and was donated to the charity. • Merchandise and stock materials were displayed and sold by Steve & Lesley Burnett (thank you) • Low Meadow Supplies displayed and sold show supplies, and Tithebarn minerals and supplements. • Sustenance and Farm Walk – our warm thanks to Robert and Mandy, who kept us extremely well fed and watered, and led us on a farm walk (unhaltered) • Cattle in the ﬁeld and unhaltered cattle in the shed • The 2016 summer fold visit will be held at Marrick Park by kind permission of Julia Carr.

Thirsk Rising Stars show, November 2015: This show (for stock 2 years and under) has been held for some years, but now includes Highlanders for the first time, thanks to our chairperson. Judged by Richard Turner, 30 highlanders were brought forward, resulting in Mark Braines taking Champion. The high quality of entries was commented upon. Our Rising Stars Young Handlers were:1st – Chloe Roberts with Viscount of Moorside;2nd – Izzy Barker with Rosie May of Moorside; Joint 3rd – Hattie Jeffery with King Alfie of Moorside and Tom Halford with Rose of Kipperlyn. This show attracted much interest and we expect it to be an annual event for us. Much interest was shown and the club was professionally representative. Other shows: Numbers of exhibitors was down at most shows last season as a result of members being busy in other essential areas of their life, travel and time costs, TB testing and the many effects of poor weather. Show results are covered elsewhere in this journal. AGM: This was held in January this year and was attended by 32 members. Club business and presentations were covered and followed by a tasty meal with some excellent home reared beef kindly provided by Robert, Mandy, and Tim… Entertainment by way of quizzes, competitions and an auction and raffle both entertained and raised money for the club. We have an active Facebook page and website. Do take a look. Committee member contact details are on these sites. If you are interested in joining this active club, and even joining the committee please, you will be much welcomed. Please contact Mandy Cameron at a.lcameron@btopenworld.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NEHCBC/ Website: www.nehcbc.co.uk. A big thank you to all our sponsors and many loyal helpers over the year.

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The ‘Andrew Morrow’ Award Two remarkable people, Andrew & Sheena Cameron of Culduthel, Inverness, were rewarded by the Highland Cattle Society with the Andrew Morrow Trophy. The award is presented every three years and is designed for people who have given great commitment to the breed and have supported and assisted the members. Andrew and Sheena are very active members of The Highland Cattle Society. Andrew is a judge and attends a lot of shows and sales. He also encourages new people, young and old, to become involved in the Highland breed. The Tordarroch Fold of Pedigree Highland Cattle started in 1994 with the purchase of 5 heifers and a bull Dalriada of Ballyheather. This bull, from Northern Ireland, was selected by the renowned stockman Donald MacDiarmid (BEM) who saw something that others didn’t on the day of the sale.

One member wrote.... “Andrew has done more than most for the breed with Sheena by his side. I think they are more than suitable for the Andrew Morrow award. Both have a wealth of knowledge and they are not afraid to share it”.

Andrew and Sheena went to work at Tordarroch in 1995 having previously worked at Glendoe Estate and prior to that Kilninver Estate.

Andrew and Sheena Cameron.

They soon adapted themselves to working with this small fold and working with somebody new to the farming industry. Their success together with that of Tordarroch is history. Working as a team in 1996 Tordarroch were the United Kingdom small fold show champions and in 1997 Tordarroch won the United Kingdom large fold show championship by a record margin of points which has never been achieved by any fold since. Andrew and Sheena with patience, dedication and determination made Dalriada of Ballyheather into a fantastic show champion. He won 13 championships straight off, breeding great calves many of which went on themselves to win show awards. In 1999 Andrew was seriously ill and this is when Sheena came to the fore. With true grit and support she organised the folds continuation, ensuring the well-being of the cattle and farm. Fortunately Andrew “returned to the fold” and continued with Sheena until their retirement in 2006. John Cooper, Tordarroch

Honorary Membership of the Highland Cattle Society Andy Smith and John Crilley were awarded honorary membership of the Highland Cattle Society at their AGM in February 2016. David Dickson addressed the members with humorous accounts of John and Andy visiting Peebles Show and Balmoral. He summarised John and Andy as great stockmen with a good eye for a beast and would always show something to its best advantage. He said they were great ambassadors for the breed, always encouraged new members and offered help and advice. Andy Smith receiving the Honorary membership on behalf of himself and John Crilley.

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Brue Highlanders, Isle of Lewis, Export to Finland!

Riikka Palonen, Brunnila Highland Fold assesses the temperament of the Brue stock.

The two 17-month old bulls and the 7-month old bull calf selected by Riikka.

Leaving Brue - destination Finland!

Aboard the Loch Seaforth ro-ro ferry from Stornoway, Isle of Lewis to the mainland.

The Spring 2015 Highland Cattle Society Newsletter carried an article written by Finnish Highland Cattle Breeder, Riikka Palonen, who owns the Brunnila Pedigree Highland Fold, in Köyliö, in south-west Finland. The article highlighted that since 1994, the number of Finnish Highland Cattle Folds had risen from nil to 450 and rising. This high demand for the breed presented an urgent challenge to source new bloodlines to maintain the high health and vigour of the nation’s Highland cattle stock. Quality stock and education were key but most important of all was animal health. Finland has an extremely high reputation and requires all animal imports to be scrutinised extremely closely and the importer is held personally and ﬁnancially responsible to the Finnish state for the health of imported stock. Taking all that into consideration means, that presently, Finns are unable to purchase stock through traditional auction sales and all private purchases can only be from elite health folds which are then subjected to strict export quarantine procedures involving rigorous disease testing and detailed travel regulations. After Kenny and Lesley Matheson, Brue Highlanders, Isle of Lewis, contacted Riikka, she travelled to Lewis to see the stock they had for sale for herself, and the deal was done. That was the easy part! Before Riikka arrived she emailed the requirements of the Finnish Animal Health ETT – a 6 page document entitled. ‘ THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE IMPORTER AND ANIMAL HEALTH ETT FOR EXPORTING CATTLE FROM SCOTLAND TO FINLAND (BREEDING ANIMALS). ‘ Having exported heifers to Switzerland in 2013, we (Brue Fold, Isle of Lewis) knew that the administration side of exporting stock was going to be challenging, and the 6 page document from Finland’s Government vets did not leave us in any doubt that whatever else this ‘sale’ involved, it would be a major administrative and logistical exercise.

Map of 560 mile route from Brue, Isle of Lewis to Hull, from where the cattle left the UK.

In UK quarantine with Emma and Simon Haley, Seam Fold, Eggleston, County Durham.

In UK quarantine with Emma and Simon Haley, Seam Fold, Eggleston, County Durham..

31 Being members of the Premium Cattle Health Scheme (PCHS), annual whole herd blood testing for IBR, Leptospirosis, Johne’s Disease and BVD was nothing new, but the list went on to include Neospora, Trichophytie, Mycoplasma bovis, Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, Salmonella, Paratuberculosis and Parasites including nematodes and liver flukes – and each with various requirements for blood, nasal and faecal samples, vaccinations and washes. In addition, detailed quarantine and travel plans for road and sea had to be worked out, submitted and agreed by both Finnish and UK ministry vets and officials. The export involved the seller, the buyer and the UK quarantine holding having to individually engage with their local vet, testing centre(s) and ministry vets/export personnel. In addition, it involved 5 road section journeys, 2 ferry trips, one overnight rest stop (Scotland) and one rest stop (Finland), three separate, experienced stock handlers/transporters with bio security vigilance a constant requirement every mile of the way. To succeed, it was essential that all concerned took responsibility for openness and for communicating regularly with each other throughout the process. Undoubtedly, such an undertaking is not for everyone, but for us, three key factors made a big difference: Riikka Palonen (buyer) undertook the huge overall management and coordination work; Simon and Emma Haley, Seam Fold, Eggleston, County Durham, provided 10 weeks quarantine facilities and dealt with all stock care, veterinary and export requirements; and all veterinary and testing centres’ personnel were very helpful and processed test samples and reports quickly. As any buyer and seller will appreciate, being able to have full confidence in all of the parties involved in such an undertaking helps to reduce the stress, concerns and risks associated with moving stock long distances between countries with different regulations. Regular reports on the cattle including photographs from Simon and Emma to both Brue and Finland allowed for ongoing monitoring of stock performance, condition, feeding, etc. Said Lesley, ‘It is amazing to see the young bulls, after over two months of testing on a quarantine holding in County Durham, followed by a 3-day sea journey from Hull, across the North Sea and up through the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, and a final 3 hour road trip to Riikka’s farm in Köyliö, looking so clean, relaxed and munching away happily on the best of Finnish meadow hay. We have no concerns for their future welfare as they have gone to an experienced breeder and we look forward to receiving reports on their progress.’

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Riikka Palonen with her 3 Brue bulls on arriving on her farm in Finland! Map of sea route from Hull to Helsinki.

Finncarrier freighter which took the cattle from Hull to Helsinki.

From the UK to Finland stock in the lorry were in individual pens.

In conclusion, there are lessons learnt and key points to be considered, not just for individual breeders but also perhaps for the Highland Cattle Society itself, eg. 1.

The growth in Highland Cattle breeder numbers in Finland in two decades is phenomenal.

There is keen interest and new market opportunities for the Highland breed in Finland and in other European countries.

Climate change is making all UK and European Governments constantly reassess their bio-security measures and animal health standards.

Presently, traditional cattle auctions are unable to meet some new market requirements relating to more stringent animal health and travel standards, bio security risks, etc.

What role can and should the Highland Cattle Society have in recognising and highlighting these new market developments?

What role should the Highland Cattle Society have in assisting auctions, buyers, sellers, quarantine holdings, animal health, veterinary, export departments and transporters, to meet these new opportunities for the breed?

With good will, hard work and the right people, it can be done!

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Around the Houses on Land Reform The Scottish Government has a vision that “Scotland’s land must be an asset that benefits the many not the few”. Its ongoing effort on land reform changes is about building a strong and lasting relationship between the people and land of Scotland. Scottish Government has stated that ownership of land means a responsibility to use it to deliver greater public benefits. They want to see a democratically accountable and transparent system of land rights that promotes fairness and social justice, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. Land reform is nothing new and has been developing since the inception of the Scottish Parliament. Easing in change Many acts have been introduced and bills produced relating to land reform. These have included Community Right to Buy, Tenants’ Rights to Buy, Rights to Roam, Crofting Reform, Wildlife and Environmental Reform, the new Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act and most recently the much discussed Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. Traditional landowners or tenants may be fearful or excited about these changes in equal measure, but it is clear that where opportunities lie for some, safeguards must be put in place for others. Empowering people Community ownership should be extended, according to Scottish Government. This has been introduced primarily through the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, and also by extension of the right to buy for communities being introduced through the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. Communities face financial and strategic challenges for purchasing land. However, opportunities will arise not only for acquisition of rural land but also urban land. A total of 500,000 acres of land in Scotland is currently under community ownership. The government’s aspiration is for one million acres by 2020. All rural homes Domestic dwellings are being legislated on as well as farm tenancies through The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. It will remove short assured and assured tenancies which were created under the Housing (Scotland) Act of 1988, creating new tenancies known as “private residential tenancies”. These will revolutionise the way tenancies operate and advice should be taken on any domestically let properties. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, at the time of writing, has been passed and awaits Royal Assent. One of the principal provisions establishes the Scottish Land Commission and the key roles within it. It also makes provision for transparency on ownership

of land, engaging communities in decisions and for non-domestic rates to be levied on shootings and deer forests as well as the overarching reform of Agricultural Holdings legislation. Practical succession One of the major drivers in reforming agricultural tenancies has been to drive succession and to provide opportunities for new entrants to the industry. Whether the reforms of the tenancy system will encourage this end is a matter for debate, but succession planning remains a huge issue for the agricultural industry with the average age of farmers rising year on year. The current taxation system often favours the scenario where a farmer “dies in harness”. With the tenancy changes coming through and also the proposed changes to succession law possibly extending the opportunity to claim legal rights on the whole estate of a deceased person, perhaps the emphasis will come back to lifetime planning and gifting, allowing family farms to continue with greater ease. Mapping Scotland A major impact has been the recent introduction the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 2012. The intention is to map the whole of Scotland by the ambitious date of 2024. Modernisation and mapping was meant to occur with the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979, but the process was slower than anticipated, meaning the government has stepped back in. Any transfer of land taking place now will induce a registration; furthermore any grant of a security over land will induce first registration and quite shortly keeper induced registrations will start. This will allow the Keeper of the Registers to register land owners’ title and have it mapped. Land agents and solicitors are encouraging land owners to come forward to apply for voluntary first registration of title themselves so that all rights and responsibilities and extent of ownership can be properly claimed and that any boundaries can be clarified. This is particularly important as under this new system the overarching Cadastral Plan has to be filled like a jigsaw and it is going to mean careful and detailed plotting of ownership. The tiniest sliver of ground can make a big difference to the value of a property whether it forms a ransom strip, a road frontage or may be subject to a potential dispute with a neighbour. More changes ahead In summary, land reform is multi stranded and there has never been a more important time to take stock and to speak to an expert who can advise you on all the complexities of the changes being introduced.

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HINTS & TIPS FOR NEW BREEDERS / OWNERS The Society is indebted to the North of England Highland Cattle Breeders Club for allowing the main points of their booklet for new breeders to be reproduced here. Aimed mainly at the ever growing numbers of people who enjoy the breed and are beginning to establish a fold, this section sets out some basics for the new breeder/owner which they may not have thought of or are afraid to ask about.

1. Why Choose Highland Cattle? The Highland is not just a pretty face; its greatest assets are hardiness and vigour. It thrives on the roughest land in the coldest and wettest climates and it will eat fodder other breeds will not touch. In short The Highland Cattle can live and breed where other cattle would simply die. The breed is environmentally friendly, their foraging ability dramatically improving sheep grazing, which is most valuable on hill and marginal land (severely disadvantaged less favoured areas). Highland cattle are now to be found in all fi ve continents of the world. In Sweden it is the only breed allowed by law to be out-wintered. Their unique double coat, designed to protect the animals from the wet as well as the cold, allows them to live out all the year round and saves on expensive housing. They require less veterinary care, with mainly routine dosing. Also renowned for their longevity cows can produce up to 15 calves in an 18-20 year period. The cows are exceptional mothers and with sensible stockmanship they calve easily, rarely needing help. However, they are very protective, so keep your distance; even if you cannot see where the calf is, the cow can! A pair of binoculars is invaluable for monitoring the situation during this period. Finally, these cattle produce the finest beef from lower quality forage than any other breed. They do this and improve the land and the view – what more could you ask!

2. Fences and Fencing This section is a series of extracts from an article written by A D Kitson, Esq., for the Yorkshire Farmer. Cattle can be contained within strong fences that would not necessarily contain sheep and lambs. It is said a cattleman will examine the top of a fence or hedge and a sheep man the bottom. As many breeders run their Highland Cattle with other animals a full description of fences and fencing is presented so a range of options may be considered. It should be noted that a bull must have specifically strong fencing and advice should be taken in the event of the reader wishing to construct a bull pen. Extracts A fencing contractor is asked regularly “what is the best type of fencing”? This is a “how long is a piece of string” type question. So many factors can influence this decision and without looking at every individual need it is impossible to give a specific answer. However, one thing can be said is that with the development of modern fencing materials, it is possible to tailor a fence to

meet the needs of almost everyone. The requirements stretch from vale to moor and for animals as far removed as sheep to ostriches. Different materials and fencing techniques can be mixed and matched to fulfil almost every requirement. It is very important that the correct type of fencing is selected for the job it is intended and that it is correctly erected, otherwise the fence simply will not fulfil the job in hand and will not last long. Having said all this, what different types of fencing are now available and how is the suitable fence chosen? Post and rail This type of fencing is a traditional strong visible stock barrier, basically comprised of sawn posts usually at 6ft intervals with 12ft rails nailed horizontally on to the posts. The number of rails is dictated by what stock the fence is holding back. The rails should generally be either a sawn rail (I prefer a heavier rail 31/2” x 11/4” for strength) or 1/2” round rail which could be either a pole cut from an early thinning split into two (this will have a taper) or a machine rounded pole (no taper). Usually machined rails give a more level and smooth line to a fence. This construction of fence is very attractive and therefore is popular along drive sides and for paddocks adjacent to a property; however, the cost is prohibitive for large scale use since it is 3-4 times more expensive than wire. All posts and rails should be purchased as “tanalised” pressure treated as this ensures long life and minimal maintenance. Mild Steel Stock Fencing This is the traditional net type of stock fencing often referred to as pig or sheep netting. The correct technical specification is denoted as C8-80-15 e.g. where C indicates the thickness of the mild steel wire 8 shows the number of horizontal line wires 80 the height of the net in centimetres 15 the distance between the verticals in centimetres This fencing will generally be constructed to have either one or two strands of double strand barbed wire above and one strand of plain wire below. The bottom strand helps to lift the net further out of the vegetation reducing corrosion and also increases the height of the fence. When correctly erected the wire will be tensioned between straining posts which should be placed at not more than 100m intervals or at every change of direction. These straining posts are generally 7-8 ft long with a 5-6 inch diameter. The netting should then be whipped round the strainers. Staples should not be knocked in tight as this damages the galvanising and therefore reduces the life of the fence. Intermediate posts are usually either round or half round and should be placed at 2 –2 ½ metre intervals. This fencing makes a strong stock barrier for most forms of stock at a reasonable cost. Because the netting is made from mild steel the action of snow and frost has the effect of slackening the wire and this is the main reason that mild steel has now been largely replaced by high tensile wire.

2 High Tensile Fencing Initially the concept of high tensile fencing came from Australia and New Zealand from where, incidentally, most of the modern fencing techniques originated. The properties of high tensile wire give it approximately twice the strength of mild steel and is not slackened by cold and snow. Because of the nature of high tensile wire it can be tightened to a greater degree than mild steel. This makes it possible to put intermediate and straining posts further apart, i.e. up to 400 metres for strainers and 8 metres for intermediate posts. The obvious advantage is one of cost because of savings made in posts and erection time. Although the usually accepted spacings are 8 metres, experience shows that this is suitable for use with sheep, but post spacing of 4-6 metres are better for cattle. However, if the barbed wire is replaced with one strand of electrified fencing then once again 8 metre spacings are quite adequate. High tensile wire is also better for use on rough ground when compared with mild steel as it tends not to distort when pulled into hollows or over bumps. One problem, however, with high tensile wire is the difficulty experienced by nonprofessional fencers to erect it as the stiffer nature of the wire requires special techniques to enable the correct tension to be applied to the wire otherwise any advantages in its use are immediately lost. Electric Fencing When electric fencing is mentioned most people immediately think of a single strand of temporary wire run from a battery energiser for strip grazing. This system is now mainly used for the temporary closing off of an area, e.g. strip grazing. Electric systems are, however, very effective for permanent use and a very versatile form of fencing. Various systems are available on the market, although the basic principles apply to most of them. The fence generally comprises strands of galvanised high tensile plain wire attached to posts by plastic insulators. Post spacing can be anything up to 10 metres. The number of wires and the post spacing will depend on the application of the fence. Basically, however, the least number of wires and the simpler the system is, the more reliable it will be, four or five strands should be used for sheep but the bottom wire is not electrified and five strands are only needed if the fence is going to take pressure from stock. One of the main advantages of this type of fencing is its versatility, e.g. temporary systems can easily be run off the permanent system without needing an additional battery energised. A single strand on top of a new net fence replacing one row of barbed wire will result in the increased life of the fence as the animals will stay clear of the fence and not rub up against it. Where possible, permanent electric fences are generally better run from a mains energiser. The greater power helps to keep down vegetation from the fence and also does away with the need for changing batteries. Wind and solar generators are available for use in remote areas. Remember, when planning a fence the cheapest is not always the most economic in the long term. It can be much more efficient to employ a contractor or an experienced neighbour. The right type of correctly erected fence should give many years of trouble free service and help maintain good relations with your neighbours, not to mention preventing potentially horrendous costs which could be incurred if cattle stray into crops, or to a non-breed bull or on to a public highway. See Item 12 on Insurance.

3. Grassland Management Basic Principles Cattle should never be overstocked as over-stocking causes poaching (damage caused by cows’ feet) which destroys soil structure and grass roots, particularly in wet weather, resulting in reduced yields. Whilst stock levels vary according to the quality of the land suggested stocking rates (when using reasonable grassland) are 1 cow per acre – grazing only. To provide winter hay / silage, allow an extra 1-1 1/2 acres per cow. This level will decrease if, for example, the cattle are mixed with sheep or horses. If wintering outside, the cattle should be fed on a welldrained area if possible. In very wet conditions it is best to sacrifice a small area, and not the whole field. Production of Grass In spring, the grassland should be chain-harrowed in order to spread droppings and mole hills. This removes old grass and moss from pasture thus ensuring maximum new growth. In badly poached and damaged areas, apply quick growing grass seeds e.g. perennial rye grass or a special “patching” mixture. Fertiliser application is very dependent on land fertility and weather conditions, but as a guide application is as follows: For grazing land – 2 cwts of 20.10.10 fertiliser per acre, containing i.e. 20 units of Nitrogen, 10 units of Phosphate, 10 units of Potash and to be applied during spring and late summer. For hay – 3 cwts of 20.10.10 fertilizer per acre. For silage – 4-5 cwts of 20.10.10 fertiliser per acre. If your objective is to produce ORGANIC BEEF use natural fertiliser such as calcified seaweed, farmyard manure, etc. Note: Heavy use of nitrogen locks up minerals in soil and can cause grass staggers etc in your animals, and therefore great care should be taken. Soil analysis can be obtained commercially and is well worth the modest investment. MAFF provide this service for testing various deficiencies and also provide advice on any actions which should be taken. Conservation of grass is important for winter feeding. For a small fold, small bales of hay are easier to handle. If a tractor or loader are available in winter, big bale silage and hay can be used but are difficult to ration effectively. Weed control A good stocking rate keeps weeds down and prevents weeds from seeding however, small isolated patches should be cut by a scythe/strimmed before seed heads appear, For, heavy infestation, cut with a mower or pasture topper or possible spray with an appropriate herbicide. If it is necessary to spray weeds, get professional advice in order not to contravene Health & Safety Regulations which are very strict. Also read instructions carefully prior to using a proprietary weed killer. The field must be left before the cattle can start grazing. The exact period will be specified on the instructions. Remember: any chemical sprays and artificial fertilisers defeat the objective of rearing organic beef. If grass grows more quickly than can be eaten by cattle, and starts to seed, it is best to cut the pasture with a mower to encourage new growth. It is argued that topping pasture at the right time can increase productivity of grass by up to 30%. As a guide the optimum sward height should be between 3-4 cms. Grassland management is a compromise – what is good for animals is not always good for grassland and vice versa.

4. Feeding Hay The grass is ready for cutting when seed heads have flowered usually late June or July, when weather is favourable. Wilt grass (allow to dry out) and move regularly if weather allows to obtain even drying. It should be baled only when bone dry otherwise the hay will go mouldy and be unusable. It should be moved to a barn as soon as possible. If unsure or unable to carry out your own hay making it is often better to purchase good hay than risk making poor hay. It is argued that buying in from another site can make up for mineral deficiencies found in one’s own grass but check if you have any deficiencies first. The equipment is expensive and therefore it is always better to come to an arrangement with a neighbour or employ a contractor, Hay must be allowed to sweat in the stack for a few weeks before feeding, especially if baled green. Feeding may begin later in summer if grass is scarce, but in general feeding may begin when available grass has been eaten which will vary on the year’s weather. A suitable quantity might vary between 5lbs and 15bs of hay per day per animal, but depends upon the cow’s needs and the quality of hay. A dry cow (not suckling) needs less hay than a freshly calved cow or a suckling cow. A bullock (steer) requires about the same as a dry cow. If animals are being turned onto lush grass, it is advisable to offer hay or good barley straw as well as grass whilst cattle acclimatise to new grass to help avoid bloat. It is advisable to offer minerals (particularly magnesium) well before and during turnout, especially if indoor cattle have not been fed supplementary concentrate, which usually contains minerals. High magnesium minerals, which may be administered by the provision of a lick or by orally dosed product available from your veterinarian, will help prevent staggers. The symptoms of stagger (hypomagnesaemia) will be found in a veterinary dictionary. Silage In small herd situations it may be more practical to make silage in big round bales or bags. These can be stacked outside all winter. Silage in bales is easy to feed but difficult to ration therefore an ad-lib system particularly with out wintered cattle, is the only option. If feeding good quality silage, the feeding of additional concentrate is often unnecessary, however, consult a nutritionist/veterinarian for expert advice. Silage making is less dependent on good weather and a lot less labour is needed to gather the crop. It is possible to make silage out of a failed hay crop, i.e. bale damp, semi-made hay and wrap it. The major disadvantage of big bale silage is: it cannot be rationed like hay and a tractor and loader are needed to handle it. An advantage is it can be stacked in a remote are of the farm to facilitate feeding in winter. Opened bales need to be used up within 4-5 days to retain their quality. Feedstuffs Feeding cake (proprietary bagged feedstuffs) to in-calf cows must be done carefully so that cows do not get too fat for calving. Neither must cows be allowed to become too thin so as to deprive the growing calf. Over-fat cows are liable to have calving difficulties. Overweight cows will be covered elsewhere as it is a condition to be avoided at all costs. It can be the cause of many other important problems of healthcare, including loss of fertility.

In the case of Highlands, cows are liable to be dry at the latter end of the year if calving in early spring. If being fed silage or good hay, supplementary feeding with cake must be done with caution to avoid problems. If you are giving straw, supplementary feeding may be necessary, provision of minerals may also be advisable. Advice should be taken from the feed supplier where cake is bought and, of course, your veterinarian should always be asked to give advice if you have any doubts. Straw This can be purchased in small bales, large round bales, or in larger, heavy rectangular bales. Clean, unweathered barley straw is most palatable for feeding. If fed outside, supplementary cake is probably necessary, especially if feeding in-calf cows (with straw). Straw does become unpalatable if it is allowed to get wet. Clean, unweathered oat straw can be fed to stock and it is usually cheaper than barley straw. Clean, dry pea straw is also good feed once stock get used to it. It contains peas which are protein. Musty, mouldy straw or hay should most definitely not be fed as moulds can cause health problems including loss of fertility. It is probably cheaper to buy straw off the field at harvest. Barley straw is better material to feed cattle with; it is softer than wheat but more expensive.

5. Healthcare Observation of behaviour is essential. An animal will demonstrate by its demeanour, appearance or reluctance to eat that something is wrong. Expert advice should be sought urgently from your veterinarian as an animal can decline very rapidly if not treated. In the main, Highland Cattle are very resistant to health problems and require minimal healthcare. The most important regular job is the application of a worming product (anthelmintic) such as ivermectin. This keeps control of the majority of internal and external parasites such as tapeworm, lungworm or skin mites/lice. The latter are common in Highland Cattle and may be recognised by the fact that the animal is constantly scratching, has wet patches on its hair and small oval white eggs are seen in the hair when combing. Your vet will advise you on frequency of giving an anthelmintic and when you should change brand to prevent tolerance to one product. The compound can be administered by oral bolus, injection or as a pour on. All are equally effective. The bolus and injection can give a quicker peak of response if being used for treatment rather than prevention, the pour-on has a longer period of efficiency, but products are constantly being improved and veterinary advice should always be sought. Some further examples of healthcare matters are set out below. A good book on bovine healthcare or a veterinary dictionary will give further details. IF IN DOUBT CALL YOUR VET. Hypomgnesaemia (staggers) is due to inadequate magnesium in the bloodstream and can be a killer. Lactating cows or cows whose calves have just been weaned are at greatest risk. This occurs most frequently when cows are turned out onto lush Spring grass. Prevention is a better approach by feeding a magnesium rich supplement during, or before, high risks situations arises. Emergency treatment with intravenous administration of magnesium salts is the only cure for affected cows. Some do not survive.

4 Hypocalcaemia (Milk Fever) This occurs in cows during, or more commonly after, calving and is caused by a fall in calcium and possibly phosphorous in the blood. Prevention is not possible. Cure is intravenous or subcutaneous (under skin) injection of calcium and phosphorous. Incidence of milk fever can increase in outdoor calvers in, wet weather. Consult your veterinarian on all these points. Infertility Poor feeding and body conditions: cows must be in good condition at mating. They also need an adequate supply of minerals, high in phosphorous especially before and during mating. Copper has an effect on fertility and deficiency can be detected by a blood diagnostic test. Infection of the ovaries can cause irregular or absent heat periods. Again it should be noted that the major cause of infertility is overweight. Minerals Cattle must receive minerals in some form or another – from grass, cake or specific licks or powders. Minerals are available to buy in different formulations for different problems. They can be mixed with rolled cereals or bought in solid licks or in free access powder form. Before and during mating cows must have an adequate supply of minerals, particularly those high in phosphorous. Copper also has an effect on fertility. Deficiencies should be rectified on the basis of advice from your veterinarian. Administration should always be in accordance with the instructions on the mineral bag or bucket. There are various proprietary products available which claim to supply minerals, by their distribution on pasture, to grazing cattle. Basic slag, a bi-product of steel-making, is a good supplier of trace elements and minerals if spread on grassland. Again never hesitate to seek professional advice. Water Ideally water supplied from borehole or mains and distributed into troughs should be available as opposed to stream or river water. It is a condition of membership of many cattle Health Schemes that clean water is available, i.e. not shared via a water course. It is worth mentioning that it is against the law to pollute water courses with farm animal waste and silage effluent, a substance highly toxic to river life, which comes from the fermenting grass. Take care not to site silage or stack bales near water courses. Water troughs should be supplied one per field or paddock, also in yards and calving boxes where self filling water bowls may be a better option. In hot, dry weather adult cattle will consume at least 12 gallons of water daily. Troughs must be large enough to supply the number of cattle per field during warm weather and should be frequently checked. These are examples. As a first step you should consult with your veterinarian and establish a fold healthcare programme.

6. Stockmanship The following are points with reference to stockmanship specific to Highland Cattle. A book such as the Herdsman’s Book by Stansfield is recommended. The Society also has a panel of regional fieldsmen who are experts and always ready and willing to help and give advice.

Observation A good stockman should look at his stock every day. Know your animals; look for abnormal behaviour, especially in the weeks before calving. An experienced stockman will know something is wrong and what to do. If you are not experienced, get professional advice. Handling It is it essential that you can halter your females and bulls, then you have good control for vetting etc. The veterinarian does not want to chase an animal round a field! It is essential to have a crush or handling race incorporating a neck yolk. For Ministry blood tests, injections, drenching etc, the cattle must be held in a crush. These are now made specially for Highlands. If you can construct a race in an enclosed yard or building, it will prove invaluable. It is advisable to get advice from other breeders before planning the layout of handling facilities, although each breeder will plan a system of management which suits their own particular circumstances. An HCS fieldsmen will always assist on request. Halter training Claves should be haltered as early as possible. After the first few weeks when the mother is less aggressively protective, give her some food in a confined space and halter her up either in a yard or building. Gently coax the calf to accept the halter and tie it up near enough the mother for her to be happy; do not get near enough to the cow for her to injure you. Do this over a period of a few days; the calf will jump and fall down, but walk it and eventually it will quieten down. After much perseverance the calf will accept the halter.

7. Breeding and Calving Pedigree Bloodlines Pedigree Highland heifers will normally be served as 3 year olds, so that they will calve as rising four year olds. Leaving them until they are three enables them to grow as much as possible before their energy is diverted into the growth of a calf. However, some breeders will, if the heifer is already well grown, allow her to be served at the age of two. Once you have decided to breed from your cow or heifer, you need to make some important decisions about the choice of bull, and whether you are going to use him ‘in person’ or by Artificial Insemination (AI) (see later chapter on Bulls) If you have bought your cow or heifer at a recognised Highland Cattle Society sale, you will be in possession of at least a ‘short pedigree’ as detailed in the sale catalogue. This will list her parents, and both sets of grandparents. As a rule, it is best not to choose a bull who is closely related to your animal - i.e. who appears on her short pedigree. You should also try to choose a bull from a ‘good’, i.e. well-established, fold. However, you will need to guard against buying a bull that is too well established – if he or his father has been widely used in the past, you may later have difficulty in buying females who are not closely related to him! This is where advice and guidance from your fieldsman, or another Club member, can prove invaluable.

5 Recognition of cow in season Q: How can I tell when my cow is ready for mating? A: One of the most obvious signs of a cow being in season (or “bulling”) will be that her vulva is moist and sticky, and there may be a slight ‘show’ of blood. Unfortunately, as her season may only last about 12-18 hours, this state is easily missed. Another sign to look for is that females may ‘ride’ each other – however, it is not always clear which of the animals (the one riding, or the one being ridden) is the one in season! The definition given at the International Conference was “the cow being mounted from behind is in season, if mounting from the front the one mounting is in season”. If you have a bull (or even a steer) in the same field, then he will give you the most helpful indication, by being very interested in her, and attempting to mount. She will only stand still for him if she is ready to mate. Q: Should I just let nature take its course? A: Generally, yes, but there are some issues around the timing of the birth that need to be considered: The average gestation period for a Highland cow is 280 days (or around 9 months, the same as humans). However, each cow is an individual and may vary by five days either side of this. In particular, a heifer having her first calf may ‘go over’ by as much as a week or possibly a few days more. If too long or the animal is showing signs of distress or ill health call the veterinarian immediately. From 1996, the official ‘birthday’ of each animal is 1st January (prior to 1996, it was 1st December). This is the period over which the society herd book runs, and means that all animals born in the same year will be regarded as being the same age (i.e. a yearling, 2 year old, etc.). It follows that those born later in the year will be disadvantaged at shows and sales by the fact they are younger, and therefore smaller. It is therefore beneficial to arrange your calving date as close to 1st January as the climatic conditions will allow, i.e. later in the north than the south. Another consideration is the number of females you have, and your own personal circumstances. You need to decide whether it is more convenient for you to arrange for your calving dates to be close together, or spread throughout the year. It is advisable to have a tight calving pattern. Caring for the pregnant cow The main points in managing your cow’s pregnancy are: • Record the calving date Note the service date when the cow became pregnant as, from that you can calculate and record the likely calving date, allowing a possible variation of five days earlier/later. • Control the cow’s feeding - See 4 above • Maintain the cow’s health Monitor cow health closely, ideally following a Fold Health Programme (see 5 above). If in any doubt whatsoever, consult your veterinary surgeon. • If a cow aborts The definition of abortion, under the Brucellosis, England and Wales order 1981, is any calf (whether dead or alive) born less than 271 days after service or insemination If -

your cow aborts, you must: Report the abortion to your vet Isolate the cow from all other animals Retain the afterbirth and foetus for inspection by the vet

Woman of child bearing age in general and very specifically a pregnant woman should not deal with aborted material or cows that are aborting. Preparing for calving Q: inside or out? A: Most Highlanders will happily calve out in the open, with no ill effect to either the mother or calf. However, if there are problems, you will have great difficulty in dealing with these in the middle of a wind-swept field, especially at 3am! The sensible thing answer is to bring the cow near to the house, preferably in a covered pen, and close to a supply of electricity and water. If cows have to be calved a long way from the house, then it is well worth constructing a catching pen in the field. NB Highlands are very protective mothers, and even those who are normally placid can become dangerous during and after giving birth. Q: What other preparations do I need to make? A: Ideally, you should have experience in assisting a calving before you attempt to ‘go solo’. You will then be able to see at first hand what is involved. Q: What equipment will I need? A: The basic equipment you will need to have to hand includes: -

Supply of clean, warm water and soap Antiseptic (preferably containing iodine) Disposable plastic gloves Lubricant for gloves (preferably obstetric jelly; soap if its clean) Calving ropes Supply of colostrum substitute, such as volostrum, with suitable measuring and mixing equipment - Feeding bottle and teat (both clean) - Stomach tube Calving During the week immediately before the calving date, watch for behavioural and physical signs that the cow is entering the early stages of labour: Behavioural signs - Loss of appetite - Cow separates herself from the rest of the fold - Cow is restless, frequently lying down and getting up again. Sometimes she lies stretched out on one side for short periods - Tail swishing from side to side. Later she holds her tail high and arches her back. Physical signs - The uterus drops lower into the abdomen as the calf is lined up for entry into the cervix - Enlargement and filling of the udder (known as “bagging up”). The udder may also become hard and congested. - The tail head rises due to slacking of the pelvic ligaments. This is noticeable only when cow is standing. When the ligaments relax completely (“dropping”), calving will normally take place within 24 hours. - The lips of the vulva redden and swell to double their size. There is discharge mucus possibly tinged with blood. - The embryonic sac appears at the vulva as the ‘first water bag’, if not already broken.

6 If the cow has shown some or all the above signs, you will need to keep a careful watch on her. If she is in a field away from the house this will be difficult (but not impossible if you make frequent visit and use binoculars), but this is where bringing her close to the house will have paid off, as it makes life far simpler. If nothing has happened after about 2 hours, the chances are that something is wrong, and she will need to be examined. If you have no experience of carrying out an internal examination, then enlist the help of someone who has, or call the veterinarian. A normally-presented calf is born with both front feet appearing first, closely followed by the head – sometimes referred to as the ‘diving position’. Any variation from this is an abnormal presentation, and will require adjustment before the calf can be safely delivered. Do not try to manipulate an abnormal presentation unless you have been trained. If the front feet have appeared and the cow has been pushed hard for about an hour, but is making no progress – and you are in no doubt as to the correct action to take, call the veterinarian. If the back legs of the calf appear first and its hooves point with the soles uppermost, urgent action is needed – if you are in doubt of the correct action to take, call the veterinarian. Expertise in calving can only be acquired through experience built up over a period of time, and complicated calvings are best dealt with by a veterinarian until sufficient experience has been gained. Once the calf has been born, the cow should start to lick it. This action will stimulate and dry the calf. You will probably be surprised at how quickly the calf will struggle to its feet, and stagger about in search of its mother’s teat (anything between 20 minutes to an hour). It may however need some assistance in identifying the precise location, and you may need to gently guide it towards the udder, and even place the teat in its mouth. This could take some time! Even the tamest of animal can be very dangerous at calving and a few days thereafter. Extreme care should be taking when approaching. The milk the cow will initially provides is colostrum, which contains antibodies that will provide the calf with resistance against infection. You must insure that the calf has had its first supply of colostrum. If the calf is unable or unwilling to suckle, or if the cow will not stand still, then a suitable colostrum substitute, such as Volostrum, should be mixed and administered in accordance with the instruction on the pack. A rough guide is that after this initial feed, the calf should suckle every two to three hours. The calf which doesn’t suck It is an unfortunate fact that Highland breeders lose calves every year because, for one reason or another, they fail to suck. If human intervention is necessary a race, crush or other physical means of separation should be available to protect the handlers or the veterinarian. A calf which hasn’t sucked and is otherwise well will usually be unsettled and will make more noise than a contented calf. These calves often follow their mothers around and do not settle in the same way as a contented calf. The mother is also unhappy about the situation as she doesn’t experience the release of hormones associated with a calf having sucked. The uterus may also fail to contract sufficiently to dispel the after-birth and it can often be a sign of a calf ’s failure to suck when a cow hasn’t correctly cleansed. As she instinctively knows things are not right the mother may often be agitated and if a cow which is usually quiet after calving becomes more aggressive than usual then the failure of the calf to such must be considered.

What, then are some possible causes? Excessive hair around the udder, resulting in the calf sucking on hair rather that on the teat. The calf will be in the correct position and will appear to be sucking but will not be contented. Older cows can have conically shaped teats which are difficult for the calf to get into its mouth. Another reason is poor positioning. The calf doesn’t know where to go and searches anxiously around its mother but doesn’t quite find a teat. The calf may then smell the mother’s cleansing and suck on this trail, hanging from the cow’s rear, rather than continue to search for a teat. In this case the calf tends to lick rather than suck and this can result in it losing its initial sucking instinct, making it more difficult to feed it colostrum milked from its mother. Colostrum is the milk secreted immediately after calving. It contains all the antibodies required by the calf to protect it against viruses and bacteria. It also acts as a purgative, clearing accumulated faecal matter from the intestine. This black putty like substance is an early sign of having sucked. Colostrum if taken from the dam should be given immediately. If left to go cold or stored frozen it should be gently warmed by placing the bottle in warm water. N.B it should not be boiled or microwaved. It must be administered within 6 hours of birth as after the calf ’s ability to absorb decreases. If this is the case a teat with a very large hole attached to a bottle, and a lot of patience, is necessary, or tubing into the calf ’s stomach as colostrum must be put into the calf as soon as possible. A calf which has not sucked will look gutted and slightly hunched; the breeder will very soon know there is a problem and get veterinary assistance as a matter of urgency. What to do It is necessary to have some safe and secure place to milk the cow to produce the colostrum for the calf. Excess hair should be trimmed away from the teats and with patience and determination it may be possible to milk the cow into the calf ’s mouth placing the teat in its mouth thereby showing it what it gets and from where. It is often necessary to do this two or three times a day for several days until eventually the calf gets the hang of things. It is better to milk the cow first, thus reducing the size of her teats, as this may not be as easy later when you have been upsetting her by handling her calf. If, as will probably be the case, the calf doesn’t suck straight away then you have colostrum which you can feed to the calf in small and frequent feeds, but within the six hour time period. It is not always easy, and great care must be taken that the cow is completely secure before handling the calf. In cases of great difficulty where it is too difficult to milk the cow then fresh or frozen colostrum from another cow or proprietary colostrum substitute can be used and administered in accordance with the instructions. The calf can then be put on milk powder substitute feed if it is to be bottle or bucket fed. Post calving The cow will normally expel the afterbirth within an hour or two of calving, and some cows will then eat it. If you have seen no evidence of the afterbirth in the calving area after a day or so, and particularly if the cow seems unwell, call the veterinarian. It is worth reiterating here that care must be taken with a freshly-calved cow, her protectiveness towards her calf may result in her being unusually aggressive, and an aggressive Highland is dangerous.

7 Naming your calf The key points about naming calves can be summarised as follows:

8. Bull or Artificial Insemination?

• Although every breeder is entitled to name in any way he wishes, the Society is keen to encourage the continuing use of Gaelic names for Highland cattle. A list of suitable names is available from the Society or through your regional club.

Hire of a bull, purchase of a bull or artificial insemination Breeders should decide for themselves which is most suitable for their situation after maybe considering the following advantages and disadvantages. First to consider is natural service. One of the main advantages is that a bull is a far better heat detector than you or I. He has a nose for the job. Another option is hire or loan of a bull. This is less costly than purchasing and the bull can be returned when you are satisfied the job has been done. Limited keep and the management are needed. One disadvantaged to this method is limited availability of quality bulls to meet your requirements; another is the danger of a busy hire bull spreading disease from one fold to another if not carefully monitored and all health status criteria adhered to in the correct manner. Next to consider is the purchase of a bull. This requires careful selection as a bull is going to contribute 50% to all your calves. As with a hire bull you need to check his pedigree to see that he is not closely related to any of your females, and you feel his type will improve your breeding. After making this decision you are then responsible for the management of this animal. Over the period of hire no licence for a bull is required.

• It is important to be able to follow the female line, so it is useful to follow a naming system which will assist this. Briefly, a heifer calf will take on its own mother’s name, together with the Fold name. if the mother was bred in the same Fold, the daughter’s name is supplemented by a number. For example : You attend an HCS sale and purchase Anabladh of Alpha, to add to your Delta fold. She produces a heifer calf, which you would name Anabladh of Delta. If Anabladh of Alpha produces a heifer calf the following year, you would name her Anabladh 2nd of Delta and so on. • Highland cattle are classified under the following colours: Red, Yellow, White, Black, Brindle and Dun. You may find it best to leave it until the last minute before registration to decide on the colour of you calf, as they are known to change colour as their coat matures, especially black calves who are frequently born with a red coat! Weaning your calf A calf can be weaned from its mother at anything between 5 and 10 months of age. Ideally, the calf should be able ‘rest’ for 3 months or so after calving before she is again served by the bull, so you will probably want to separate the calf from its mother at around 7-8 months to give her 4-5 months rest before calving. The simplest method is to bring in both the cow and calf, and then move the cow out again. You will then need to move the calf to a location out of sight (and preferably out of earshot) of mother. It is obviously better to wean two or more calves at the same time, so they have each others’ company whilst getting used to life on their own. NB They do not all have to be exactly the same age – maybe an average of 7-8 months. On the day before weaning, the calf will be receiving between 40% milk and 60% concentrate. The concentrate should be increased for the last week before weaning and by 50% on the day of weaning. This should be reduced slowly after a few weeks. Calves which have been creep fed do not check or stress as much as those that suckle only. Both the cow and calf may shout for some time after separation, but this should die down after a few days. Selling calves Calves can be sold as soon as they are weaned – i.e. approximately a week after separation. You can dispose of them in one of several ways: • At a Highland Cattle Society-recognised Sale. NB The animals will need to be halter-trained and used to grooming. • Privately - by putting an advertisement in a newspaper such as the Farmers Guardian, Farmers Weekly or Scottish Farmer, or your local newspaper. • By putting an advertisement in the Highland Cattle Society Newsletter/on the website, or in your regional club newsletter/on their website When the calf has been sold, you will need to pay the current transfer fee plus VAT in the UK to have the ownership details amended on the Highland Cattle Society records.

Care of Bull For several reasons it may not always be practical to run your bull full time with your females, e.g. timing of calving, young stock not of calving age etc., so separation is necessary. A high pen with vertical bars to prevent climbing is preferred. It should be roomy, well ventilated and provide some shelter, situated where your bull can see some farmyard activity. Grooming and attention will help prevent him from becoming bored. Your bull is likely to become aggressive if confined to a small dark hole with little or no attention. Fences should be of sound construction should your bull get the urge to wander. A strong and permanent specifically designed fence is the best deterrent. If you select a young bull, say 15-18 months old, he should be broken into work gradually, say 6-7 females in his first season, maybe 20 females at two years old. A mature bull should cope with approximately 30-35 cows. A young bull will spend much of his time hunting females for heat and deprive himself of time to feed, with obvious results. A young bull should be penned away from the cows for a few hours each day to allow him some extra feeding time. For the purpose of handling, ringing your bull is a must, although some breeders fear the ring may snag when the bull is left out on a rough territory. Always remember a bull can be a dangerous animal. Never trust him. AI (Artificial Insemination) AI is very practical if a breeder has good handling facilities, and is able to detect heat periods. The advantage of AI is that there is no need to keep a bull. All AI bulls chosen by the Cattle Society are of the highest health status. AI requires accurate observation and experience to judge the optimum time for service. There are, however, hormonal products available based on prostaglandins (sometimes called prids). These are used for calculating the precise date and time of serving using AI. Your veterinary surgeon will give you a full explanation as to their use. This method does take a little time to organise. Your local AI centre should be contacted to arrange storage of the semen. A small monthly charge is made for this. Straws of semen are then ordered from Scottish Livestock Services (SMMB) in Paisley, who arrange delivery to your local centre. The straws are then stored in a flask, and will be used only for your animals. A service charge is made each time an animal is inseminated.

10. Showing Cattle Showing is a pleasant occupation, although very hard work. It allows you to see the results your breeding programme is producing compared to the breed standards. Judges differ in how they score certain characteristics, but experience and discussion will teach you the points which are being examined. Your cattle are not only an advert for your fold but for the breed in general. Apart from the satisfaction of breeding good cattle, prizes all add to the value of a cow and its progeny and are thus very important. Some people show for personal satisfaction. The majority, especially the commercial breeders, do and have to take it very seriously because of the added value it gives their business. They will therefore spend some time in preparation and have “tricks of the trade” to ensure the best result. Shows should be visited before you start showing your own beasts, to observe these procedures and talk to experienced breeder and showmen. The main tasks are briefly described as follows: The Show Ring The most important factor in preparing cattle for the show ring is that the job must always be done to a high standard. It is a poor advertisement if a beast is only half washed or badly groomed. Selection of Stock The animals one intends to enter for a show may have to be selected many months in advance, so as to enable feeding and management to produce the right condition. Halter training should be started as young as possible, preferably as calves. Feeding This is important - to produce a well fleshed animal with a good bloom on its coat, is the main objective. As well as concentrates or cobs, sugar beet pulp or bran will help to keep the digestion in good order. Oil rich foods and molasses will give the coat bloom. Good quality hay is good forage and easily handled at shows. Housing Most animals are brought indoors or penned. They need a cool location with plenty of ventilation and clean bedding. Adequate exercise will be necessary to keep the animals moving smoothly and to stimulate circulation. Washing This not only removes dirt and dead hair but improves coat condition. An approved shampoo should be used, taking care not to allow detergent into eyes or ears. Rinse thoroughly. If using a powder wash, great care should be taken not to use too high pressure Feet The feet should be well trimmed as this will allow the animal to walk and stand correctly. Just before entry into the show ring ensure the hooves are clean and lightly oiled. Grooming A perth comb should be lightly applied to the coat to remove any knots and dead hair, after which, a light brushing and a spray with an animal coat dressing will give the required result.

Horns These should be lightly sanded, then oiled. Care should be taken with young stock. Parading Aim to have your animal quiet but showing itself. Try to catch the judge’s eye, but not too much. Practice getting the animal to stand correctly. If an animal is unused to a halter and is being lead with reluctance or showing sign of bad temper, it will not only put off the judge but also prospective purchasers. Lastly be of smart appearance yourself. The Highland Cattle Society supports exhibitors at shows by presenting prizes, rosettes and financial incentives at some of the larger shows. They also run the show Fold of the Year competition for large and small folds.. The Regional Highland Cattle Breeders Clubs also provide their own prizes and rosettes at the more local shows as well as running their own Fold of the Year competitions. They also hold meetings throughout the year, which are very educational and informative as well as being pleasant social occasions.

12. Insurance and Support Organisations Is insurance necessary? Yes, it is vital, even if you only have only animal and must include public liability. Owning livestock brings with it a lot of pleasure but also responsibilities – and the potential for some very large bills if thing go wrong. When arranging insurance, the most important cover is not for the animals themselves but liability insurance to cover the risk if the owner is held liable for injuries to people, or damage to property. Straying livestock have been known to cause serious road accidents, which have led to compensation claims of hundreds of thousands of pounds; while a few head of cattle trampling a prized garden can easily bring in a bill of several thousand pounds. A Livestock Policy pays out if an animal is stolen, dies or has to be slaughtered for humane reasons due to disease or accident. Death or slaughter for humane reasons caused while an animal is in transit, or as a result of worrying should also be covered but check the terms and conditions of your own policy. The country’s leading insurer is NFU Mutual and Avon, and further information can be obtained from your local NFU Group Secretary (see telephone directory). Your own insurance broker may be able to arrange cover.

13. RECOMMENDED BOOK LIST Calving the Cow and Care of the Calf Eddie Straiton .........................................................Farming Press Cattle Behaviour CJC Phillips............................................................Farming Press Black’s Veterinary Dictionary Geoffrey West ........................................................ A & C Black Diseases of Cattle: A Manual of Diagnosis Blood, Brightling & Larcombe ............................ Bailiere Tindall Fertility and Obstetrics in Cattle D Noakes.....................................................................Blackwell

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The Show Season 2015 KILMACOLM & PORT GLASGOW AGRICULTURAL SHOW Saturday 9th May 2015 Judge: Mr F Ormiston

Once again there was a tremendous show of Highland cattle at Kilmacolm Show.

2 Year Old Heifer J&C McKechnie Heifer Stirk 1st Ross Raeside 2nd R&E McMillan 3rd W&T Thomson Pairs 1st W&T Thomson 2nd R&E McMillan 3rd Ross Raeside Bull Born Before 1/1/2011 1st W&T Thomson 2nd R&E McMillan Bull Born After 1/1/2011 1st R&E McMillan 2nd S&L Hunter 3rd A&H Kirkpatrick Cow in Milk 1st S&L Hunter 2nd J&C McKechnie

3 Year Old Heifer 1st W&T Thomson 2nd Alan Prentice 3rd W&T Thomson

Tom Thomson’s Highland champion took the cattle interbreed.

Overall Champion W&T Thomson Reserve Champion Alan Prentice

DALRY SHOW Saturday 16th May 2015 Judge: Mr J McKechnie, France Farm, Gartocharn

Heifer Born in 2014 1st A&H Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock 2nd R&E McMillan, Little Grenach, Isle of Bute 3rd W&T Thomson. Woodneuk Farm, Barrhead Special Pair 1st R&E McMillan, Little Grenach, Isle of Bute 2nd Ross Raeside, Maidenhill Farm, Newton Mearns 3rd R&E McMillan, Little Grenach, Isle of Bute Championship – Best Animal from classes 62 & 66 1st Alan Prentice, 8 Westbank, Ravenstruther, Lanark 2nd A&H Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock

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52 Bull Any Age 1st W&T Thomson, Woodneuk Farm, Barrhead 2nd R&E McMillan, Little Grenach, Isle of Bute 3rd R&E McMillan, Little Grenach, Isle of Bute Cow or Heifer in Calf or in Milk Born Before 1st Jan 2011 1st Blairlogan Highlander, Greenhead Farm, Alva Heifer Born in 2012 1st Alan Prentice, 8 Westbank, Ravenstruther, Lanark 2nd W&T Thomson, Woodneuk Farm, Barrhead 3rd A Kennedy, 7 Thirdpart, West Kilbride

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Heifer born in 2013 1st B & S Wilson, Eilidh of Dams 2nd B & S Wilson, Bean Ruadh of Dams Heifer born in 2014 1st Mr. & Mrs. Garton, Julie 3rd of Thaggnam 2nd Mrs. M McGowan, Peggy of Woodaird 3rd Mrs. M McGowan, Woodaird Beauty Calf born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Mr. &Mrs. Garton, Callum Dubh Thaggnam

Heifer Born in 2013 1st A&H Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock 2nd Alfred Gordon, Aiket Castle, Dunlop

Pair of animals included in separate classes, the property of the same exhibitor 1st Mrs. M McGowan 2nd B & S Wilson 3rd Mr. & Mrs. Garton

Alan Prentice took the Highland championship.

Highland Cattle champion from Alun and Angela Garton.

Overall Champion Alan Prentice, 8 Westbank, Ravenstruther, Lanark

Overall Champion Mr. & Mrs. Garton

Reserve Champion A&H Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock

Highland Reserve Champion Mr. & Mrs. Garton

FIFE SHOW

STEWARTON & DUNLOP SHOW

Saturday 23rd May 2015

Judge: Mr K Brown, Ledlanet, Kinross, Beith

Judge: Mr Alastair Fitzsimon

Bull any Age 1st Mr. & Mrs. Garton, Dura 2nd of Thaggnam Cow in Calf or in Milk born before 1 January 2012 1st Mr. & Mrs. Garton, Caileagbheag 43rd of Pennygown

Bull any age 1st William & Tom Thomson 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence 3rd Aiket Castle Cow in calf or in milk born before 1st January 2011 1st Aiket Castle

Heifer born in 2012 1st A&H Kirkpatrick 2nd Alan Prentice 3rd William & Tom Thomson Heifer born in 2013 1st A&H Kirkpatrick 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence Heifer born in 2014 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd R McMillann & E Lawrence 3rd William & Tom Thomson Best pair any age 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence Champion A & H Kirkpatrick Young Handler 1st Handler from R & E McMillan 2nd Kayleigh Devine 3rd Handler from R & E McMillan

SHROPSHIRE SHOW Saturday 23rd May 2015 Judge: Mr B H Dawson

Class 555 Bull 1st J2 Farming Class 557 Female 1st Messers J&J Williams 2nd J2 Farming 3rd Ms. S Hill Class 558 Heifer 1st Mr. A Hill 2nd Mrs. B Rowlands 3rd Mr. G Mumford Class 559 Heifer 1st Mr. G Mumford 2nd Mr. A Hill 3rd J2 Farming Class 560 Pair 1st J2 Farming

Class C38 Female Champion 1st Messers J&J Williams Class C39 Male Champion 1st J2 Farming Class C40 Breed Champion 1st J2 Farming 2nd Messers J&J Williams Class C41 Ex-Bred Champion 1st J2 Farming 2nd Messers J&J Williams

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOW Monday 25th May 2015 (Bywell, nr Stocksﬁeld) Judge: Mr R Phillip, Skipton

Heifer born in 2014 1st Lizzie 2nd of Seam, Mr. and Mrs. S Haley 2nd Katy 2nd of West Edmondsley, Trevor Welsh 3rd Julie of West Edmondsley, L & L Braines Heifer born in 2013 1st Ezra of Earn, L & L Braines 2nd Ialluin of Kipper Lynn, Mr. E. Halford 3rd Annag Dubh of Thaggnam, Mr. and Mrs. S Haley Heifer born in 2012 1st Jess 2nd of West Edmondsley, L & L Braines 2nd Iona of Claddich, Mr. E Halford Cow in calf or in milk, Born before 1st January 2012 1st Addy 2nd of Thaggnam, L & L Braines 2nd Dora of West Edmondsley, Mr. E. Halford 3rd Milis 2nd of Earn, Mr. and Mrs. S Haley 4th Anuiseagh of Thaggnam, Amanda Riley Bull – Any age 1st Donnchadh Mor of Arduran Silver Mr. E. Halford 2nd Bratach Ruadh of Kilpatrick Mr. and Mrs. S Haley Pair of animals. The possession of one exhibitor, entered in classes 48 to 52 1st L & L Braines 2nd MR. E Halford 3rd Trevor Welsh

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54 Champion Jess 2nd of West Edmondsley, L & L Braines Reserve Ezra of Earn, L & L Braines Pedigree Native Beef Breed Champion Judge – Mr. A Houston, Dumfrieshire Reserve Jess 2nd of West Edmondsley, L & L Braines

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Highland Female Champion Champion Willow Cottage Farm, Netty 8th of April Reserve Mrs. M A Brunt, Correna of Kecksys Highland Breed Champion Champion Willow Cottage Farm, Netty 8th of April Reserve Mrs. M A Brunt, Correna of Kecksys

SUFFOLK SHOW (Trinity Park) Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May 2015 Judge: Mr B J Elwood

Highland senior bull born before 1st January 2014 1st The Chedley Fold Ltd, Bentalla 3rd of Mottistone

Highland special – Best pair of animals, any age Special Pair G J H Rainey, Netty 10th of April Special Pair G J H Rainey, Elizabeth 22nd of April

Junior Bull born in 2014 1st Mrs. M A Brunt, Callum of Kecksys 2nd Mrs. M A Brunt, Dylen of Kecksys

Reserve SP Mrs. M A Brunt, Destiny of Kecksys

Champion Mrs. M A Brunt, Callum of Kecksys

Reserve SP Mrs. M A Brunt, Dizzy of Kecksys

Reserve The Chedley Fold Ltd, Bentalla 3rd of Mottistone

Highland Special – Best group of three drawn from the highland breed classes

Highland cow in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2015 1st Willow Cottage Farm, Netty 8th of April 2nd The Chedley Fold Ltd, Dorothy Nighean 10th of Glengorm 3rd G L H Rainey Olivia 5th of April (With calf at foot)

Special Pair Mrs. M A Brunt, Dylen of Kecksys

B- Heifer Born in 2013 1st MRS. M A Brunt, Correna of Kecksys 2nd The Chedley Fold Ltd, Gabriels Lily 3rd Willow Cottage Farm, Lady Mina 1st of Walton 4th D Howden, Furan Froach of Gilden Vale 5th Ron Riley, Bluey of Bluehouse C-Heifer born in 2014 1st G J H Rainey, Netty 10th of April 2nd MRS. M A Brunt, Destiny of Kecksys 3rd G L H Rainey, Elizabeth 22nd of April 4th Willow Cottage Farm Proiseag Ruadh 7th of Whitslaid 5th MRS. M A Brunt, Dizzy of Kecksys

Special Pair Mrs. M A Brunt, Destiny of Kecksys Special Pair Mrs. M A Brunt, Dizzy of Kecksys Reserve Special Pair G J H Rainey, Olivia 5th of April (with Calf at Foot)

RUTLAND SHOW Sunday 31st May 2015 Judge: Mr Turner (North Yorkshire)

Bull any age 1st T P Radford, Conan Dubh of Kelby 2nd Robert Wain, Conan of Yscirfawr 3rd Emma Dale, James of Reeches 4th Emma Dale, Arnie of Chater

Cow or heifer, in –calf or with calf at foot born before 1.1.2013 1st Robert Wain, Ruby of the Rose 2nd P Kettle, Sonasag 2nd of Tifﬁeld 3rd Emma Dale, Margaret Fay Shaw 1st of Walton Heifer born on or after 1.1.2013 and before 1.1.2014 1st T P Radford, Dorta Oahar of Auchtenny 2nd Robert Wain, Kuki of the Rose 3rd Emma Dale, Margaret Fay Shaw 1st of Walton Champion T P Radford, Dorta Oahar of Auchtenny Reserve Robert Wain, Ruby of the Rose Junior Champion Emma Dale, Sonasag of Chater

Champion Highland from Brian Macnaughton.

Champion Brian McNaughton, Skye 4th of Rannoch Reserve Caroline Cuthbertson, Annafudh 1st of Jedderﬁeld

ANGUS SHOW Saturday 6th June 2015

CENTRAL & WEST FIFE SHOW Saturday 6th June 2015

Judge: Mr Alan Blackburn

Judge: Mr A Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock, Ayrshire

Bull any age 1st Silus 3Rd Of Borland, A&A Garton 2nd Sura 2Nd Of Thaggnam, K. Howman 3rd Iain Of Gleann Daidh, G. Daidh

Cow in Calf or in milk, Born before 1st of January 2012 1st Caroline Cuthbertson

Cow In Calf Or In Milk, Born Before January 1St 2012 1st Caileag Bheag 43Rd Of Penny Gowan, A&A Garton

Heifer born in 2013 1st Brian McNaughton, Skye 4th of Rannoch 2nd Caroline Cuthbertson

Heifer Born In 2012 1st Hazel 12Th Of Knockendon, G. Daidh

Heifer born in 2014 1st Brian McNaughton, Hayley 1st of Rannoch 2nd J Wallace-Riddle, Annag Sean of Kilochries

Heifer Born In 2013 1st Maireared Stuamaig 2Nd Of Borland, K. Howman 2nd Frangag Dudh Of Cladich, Brathens 3rd Frances 3Rd Of Bein Esk, Brathens

Calf, Male or Female, born in 2015 1st Caroline Cuthbertson

Heifer Born In 2014 1st Julie 3Rd Of Thaggnam, A&A Garton 2nd A Singer & S. Reid 3rd J&J Singer

Group (1 bull and 2 females) from different classes 1st Brian McNaughton

Calf Born In 2015 1st Callum Dubh Of Thaggnam, A&A Garton

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56 Overall Champion Maireared Stuamaig 2nd Of Borland, K. Howman Reserve Champion Frangag Dubh Of Cladich, Brathens

NORTH OF SCOTLAND CLUB SHOW Saturday 7th June 2015 (Leys Castle, Inverness)

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2 Year Old Heifer 1st Conachair 22nd of Lagg - G Lawrie & D MacNaughton 2nd Rowan of Allanfearn - Allanfearn 3rd Eilidh 2nd of Edgerston - ClackRiach Fold Yearling Heifer 1st Roxy of Allanfearn - Allanfearn 2nd Amber of Allanfearn - Allanfearn 3rd Richmond Hill Fold

Judge: Mr Alex Garriack

Male Champion Ruraidh 1st Ubhaidh - Balmoral Fold Reserve Male Jack of Balmoral - Balmoral Fold Female Champion Conachair 22nd of Lagg - G Lawrie & D MacNaughton Female Reserve Roxy of Allanfearn - Allanfearn

2015 Calf 1st Prince Fergus 1st of ClackRiach - ClackRiach Fold 2nd Rod of Richmond Hill - Richmond Hill 3rd Lily of Tilbouries - Forgue Fold Group of 3 ClackRiach Fold Novice Handler Shannon Thomson Young Handler Blair Garrick

Overall Champion Ruraidh 1st Ubhaidh - Balmoral Fold

LARGS SHOW Reserve Champion Conachair 22nd of Lagg - G Lawrie & D MacNaughton

Saturday 13th June 2015 Judge:

Senior Bull 1st Ruraidh 1st Ubhaidh - Balmoral Fold 2 Year Old Bull 1st Torridon of Allanfearn - Allanfearn Fold Yearling Bull 1st Jack of Balmoral - Balmoral Fold 2nd Murdo of Tordarroch - Tordarroch 3rd Cuillin of Glaick - Leys Fold Cow 1st Maighdean Mor 13th of Glengorm - Richmondhill Fold 2nd Heather 8th of Tordarroch - ClackRiach Fold 3 Year Old Heifer 1st Rachel Buidhe of Ceannacroic - G Lawrie & D MacNaughton 2nd Dossan Dubh of Corntown - Corntown Fold 3rd Ban Righ 4th Mottistone - ClackRiach Fold

Beef interbreed winner was Janette 22 of Woodneuk from the Thomsons.

Senior bull, born before 1st January 2013 1st R&E McMillan 2nd Woodneuk Farm Junior Bull, born in 2013 1st R&E McMillan 2nd A&H Kirkpatrick

Heifer, born in 2011 1st Woodneuk Farm 2nd A&H Kirkpatrick 3rd Woodneuk Farm Heifer, born in 2012 1st A&H Kirkpatrick 2nd R&E McMillan

Calf either sex born after 1st January 2015 1st Blairlogan Highlanders 2nd Glasgow City Council Best pair of highland cattle bred by exhibitor 1st Bryan McNaughton 2nd Glasgow City Council

Heifer, born in 2013 1st Woodneuk Farm 2nd R&E McMillan 3rd Maidenhill Farm Pair, Any age 1st Maidenhill Farm 2nd R&E McMillan 3rd R&E McMillan Highland Cattle Champion Champion Rosette 1st Woodneuk Farm 2nd A&H Kirkpatrick

STIRLING SHOW Saturday 13th June 2015

Donald and Bryan McNaughton took the Highland championship .

Overall Champion Bryan McNaughton

Judge: Mr J Crilley

Reserve Champion Glasgow City Council

Bull born after 1st January 2014 NO ENTRIES

ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW Thursday 18th - Sunday 22nd June 2015

Cow with calf at foot 1st Glasgow City council 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders Heifer 3 years old Glasgow City Council Heifer 2 years old 1st Bryan McNaughton 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd Blairlogan Highlanders Bull born prior to 1st January 2014 1st Blairlogan Highlanders Yearling Heifer 1st Bryan McNaughton 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders 3rd Killochries Fold

Judge: Mr Archie McArthur

One of the coldest Highland Shows for years turned out to be an excellent day for showing Highland Cattle. The overall quality of the stock forward was very good with the top end females and males as good as I have seen in recent years. Some of the younger cattle were shown by our younger exhibitors who showed their cattle very well on Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest agricultural stage. After the culmination of the heavily contested female section, the overall female champion was Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford Alan Prentice. She was a beautifully shown heifer with perfect grace and balance and an excellent example of a Highland female. Although there was a very good turnout of senior bulls my overall male champion was Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill shown by the Ormiston brothers on behalf of our patron, Her Majesty the

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58 Queen. A big upstanding bull with great structure and male characteristics he was an ideal champion. It gave me enormous pleasure to see the chosen team representing the Highland breed lift the Native Interbreed team competition for the ﬁrst time ever at the show. This was a great effort by everybody involved and a great day for the breed as a whole. Mr Archie McArthur

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Overall champion and female champion Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford bred by exhibitor Mr Alan Prentice - this three year old heifer is out of Banrigh 2nd of An Sidhean and by Jacobite of Benmore.

Marks & Spencer Native Breeds Interbreed Team Competition Champion 2015 HM the Queen’s two year old heifer Connachat 90th of Balmoral with stockman Fergie Ormiston, overall Champion Highlander Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford with Alan Prentice, reserve Bull Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland with stockman Willie MacLean and Lynne MacLean with breed secretary Hazel Baxter Champion Bull and reserve overall Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill from HM the Queen and bred by Messrs Brown – Craigowmill fold. This senior bull is out of Lady Alma Dubh 2nd of Craigowmill and by Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof.

First time winners from the left: HM the Queen’s two year old heifer Connachat 90th of Balmoral with stockman Fergie Ormiston, overall Champion Highlander Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford with Alan Prentice, reserve Bull Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland with stockman Willie MacLean and Lynne MacLean with breed secretary Hazel Baxter.

Banrigh 3 of Hyndford took the Highland championship for the Hyndford fold.

Female born on or after 1st April 2014 1st AA McIntyre Poultry Morag 6th of Stair 2nd Mr. Tom Thomson Janette 22nd of Woodnuek 3rd Mr. &Mrs. S&R Hunter Honey Bo Bo of Hunters 4th J&C McKechnie Catriona 3rd of Gartocharn 5th A&H Kirkpatrick Claggorm 40th of Glengarnock 6th Mrs. Emma Paterson Bridget 33rd of Benmore Female born on or between the 1st of January and 31st of March 2014 1st Blairlogan Highlanders Solas Emma 1st of Blairlogan 2nd Mr. Alan Kennedy Morag 3rd of Goldenberry 3rd J&C McKechnie Kirsty 1st of Gartocharn 4th Balnabroich Farm Sidonia 3rd of Balnabroich 5th Hyndford Fold June 18th of Hyndford 6th Mr. & Mrs. S&M O’Hara Gruagach of Achnacroish

Female born on or between 1st January and 31st of December 2013 1st H M the Queen Connachat 90th of Balmoral 2nd Mr. Michael Poland Molly 10th of Mottistone 3rd A&H Kirkpatrick Claggorm 37th of Glengarnock 4th Ranch Livestock Fraoch 19th of Ashmore 5th J&C McKechnie Catriona 2nd of Gartocharn 6th Mr. James McConachie Vevila 1st of Culfoich Female born on or between 1st of January and 31st December 2012 1st Hyndford Fold Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford 2nd Mr. Michael Poland Tanya 3rd of Mottistone 3rd Mr. & Mrs. S&M O’Hara Iona 1st of Cnoc 4th Mr. K C Howman Maireared 2nd of Borland 5th Mr. Alan Kennedy Cannach 5th of Goldenberry

3rd 4th 5th 6th

Mr. Alan Kennedy Callum 10th of Goldenberry Mr. Mark Armstrong Fleming of Balemartine A&H Kirkpatrick Jock 5th of Glengarnock Mr. Gavin Brown Sir Laurence 1st of Springﬁeld

Bull Born on or before 31st of December 2014 1st H M the Queen Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill 2nd Mr. Michael Poland Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone 3rd Mr. K C Howman Silas 3rd of Borland 4th Mr. & Mrs. S&M O’Hara Ceannard 5th of Glengorm 5th Caroline Cuthbertson Allt Ruadh of Crannich 6th Mr. Tom Thomson Alasdair 4th of Woodnuek Best Calf at foot, exhibited with its Dam in the classes Winner Mrs. Emma Paterson, Iona Bhuide 1st of Benmore

Female in milk or born on or between 1st January and 31st of December 2011 1st Mrs. Emma Paterson Iona Buidhe 1st of Benmore 2nd Mr. Alastair Fitzsimon Sonasag 3rd of Tragallon Female in milk born on or before 31st of December 2010 1st J&C McKechnie Morag 44th of Woodnuek 2nd Balnabroich Farms Sidonia of Balnabroich 3rd Mr. Alastair Fitzsimon Bhanna Prionnsa 2nd of Knockendon 4th Mr. Mark Armstrong Fleming of Balemartine 5th A&H Kirkpatrick Jock 5th of Glengarnock 6th Mr. Gavin Brown Sir Laurence 1st of Springﬁeld Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 1st H M the Queen Cablaiche Dubh of Balmoral 2nd MR. & Mrs. R&S Hunter Dougie of Hunter

Adam McIntyre presents trophy to stockman Jim Ogston of the Benmore Fold with the best calf at foot.

Best Junior Female Winner Blairlogan Highlanders, Solas Emma 1st Blairlogan Reserve Junior Female Winner AA McIntyre Poultry, Morag 6th of Stair

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60 Best Female Winner Hyndford Fold, Banrigh 3rd of Hyndord Reserve Female Winner H M the Queen, Connachat 90th of Balmoral Best Junior Bull Winner H M the Queen, Cablaiche Dubh of Balmoral Best Bull Winner H M the Queen, Pionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill Reserve Bull Winner Mr. Michael Poland, Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone Champion Hyndford Fold, Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford Reserve H M the Queen, Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill Best group drawn from the classes and consisting of one bull one cow with on calf Winner Mr.&Mrs. R&S Hunter, Honey Bo Bo of Hunters Winner Mr.&Mrs, R&S Hunter, Eileen of Hunters Winner Mr.&Mrs. R&S Hunter, Dougie of Hunters

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ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW Thursday 18th June 2015 Judge: Mr C D Ormiston

Junior Bull, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st D.t. & A. M Handley, Bamaigh Of Gilden Vale 2nd Grafton Fold, Alasdair Of Grafton 3rd Grafton Fold, Cathach 3Rd Of Grafton Cow, In Calf Or In Milk, Born Before 1st January 2012 1st Thistle Fold Highlands, Grace Of Thistle 2nd M J & V M Monk, Turfrida 27th of Eastol Moor 3rd M J & V M Monk, Turfrida 31st of Eastol Moor Heifer Born In 2012 1st Grafton Fold, Capleadh Dubh Of Grafton 2nd M J & V M Monk, Precious Of Chadwich Heifer Born In 2013 1st Mr. D Howden, Faron Froach Of Gilden Vale 2nd Miss C Alford, Ebony Of Allanfern 3rd Grafton Fold, Black Bess 4th Of Grafton 4th M J & VM Monk, Margaret 4th Of Chadwich Heifer Born In 2014 1st Grafton Fold, Capleadh Dubh 2nd Of Grafton 2nd D.T. & A.M. Handley, Una Raineach Of Gilden Vale 3rd D.T. & A.M. Handley, Jarc-Ola Barabal 4th Of Gilden Vale 4th Mr. Mumford, Urshula 38th Of Walton Suckling Calf, Born In 2015 1st M J & V M Monk Princess 5Th Of Chadwich Pair, Any Age 1st D.t. & A.m. Handley 2nd M J & V M Monk 3rd Mr. Mumford Best Suckling Highland Calf 1st M J & V M Monk, Princess 5Th Of Chadwich

European Commsioner Phil Logan also paid a visit to the Highlanders – seen here with Highland champion Banrigh 3rd of Hyndford.

Best Cow 1st Thistle Fold Highlands, Grace Of Thistle

Breed Champion, Male or Female Champion Mr. D Howden, Faron Froach Of Gilden Vale Reserve Grafton Fold, Capleadh Dubh Of Grafton Open Pairs 1st Mr. D Howden, Faron Froach Of Gilden Vale

CARNLEIGH SHOW Sunday 21st June 2015 Judge: Mr D Haighton

Heifer born in 2012/2013 1st Fleur of Janes Fold, J. Whitehouse 2nd Gem 1st of Hardham Highlands, S. Tedbury Heifer born in 2014 1st Gem 2nd of Hardham Highlands, S. Tedbury 2nd Lucy of Janes Fold, J. Whitehouse 3rd Princess Raquel of Janes Fold, J. Whitehouse Cow in milk of in calf 1st Bean Ruadh 1st of Hardham Highlands, S. Tedbury 2nd Princess Raquel of Mercaston, J. Whitehouse

Cow In Calf Or In Milk – Born Before 1St Of December 2012 1st Gruagach Dubh Of Chanaidi, S&S Leighton 2nd Urshula 39Th Of Eastermoor, T. Noy 3rd Isabel Of Chater, E. Dale & F. Cox Heifer Born In 2012 1st Ruby Of The Rose, R. Wain 2nd Jackie Of Wainsmore, D O’wain Heifer Born In 2013 1st Princess Annabella 3rd Of Wainsmore, A O’wain 2nd Urshula 37Th Of Walton, P. Edwards 3rd Iris Rose Of Headland, S&S Leighton Heifer Born In 2014 1st Janice Of Oakwood, T. Noy 2nd Hyacinth Rose Of Headland, S&S Leighton 3rd Paris Of The Rose, R. Wain Best Pair 1st E Dale And F Cox 2nd S&S Leighton 3rd R. Wain

ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW Bull 1st Tearlach of Benmore, J. Whitehouse 2nd Cnoc Deag 1st of Hardham Highlands, S. Tedbury Champion Tearlach of Benmore, J. Whitehouse Reserve Cnoc Deag 1st of Hardham Highlands, S. Tedbury

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY SHOW Thursday 28th June 2015 Judge: Mr D Haighton

Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Harry Of Headland, S&S Leighton 2nd Dubh Pronnsa Of Oakwood, T. Noy Bull Born Before January 2014 1st Conan Of Yscirfawr, R. Wain 2nd Nero Of Knockendon, P. Edwards

Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd July 2015 Judge: Mr AR Turner

Heifer Born In 2012 1st Ruby Of The Rose, R. Wain 2nd Ellit Dubh Valley, Mr. P Harris 3rd Hazel 11Th Of Knockendon, C. Klinger Heifer Born In 213 1st Dorta Odhar Of Auchtenny, T P Radford 2nd Corrina Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt 3rd Gem 1St Of Hardham, Mrs. S Tedbury Heifer Born In 2014 1st Elizabeth 22Nd April, Mr. G J H Rainey 2nd Anna Mhor Of Reeches, Mr. J Ayres 3rd Netty 10Th Of April, Mr. G J H Rainey Cow In Calf Or In Milk, Born Before 1St January 2012 1st Bean Ruadh 1st Of Hardham, Mrs. S Tedbury 2nd Heather 6th Of Heatherhills, Chedley Fold 3rd Netty 8th Of April, C. Klinger

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Calf At Foot 1st Tomintoul Of Chedley, Chedley Fold 2nd Jim Of Reeches, Mr. J Ayres 3rd Donella Ruadh Of Reeches, Mr. G J H Rainey

Calf either sex 1st S&M O’Hara 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders 3rd Mrs. Strickland

Bull Born After 1St April 2014 1st Eoin Mhor 12Th Of Mottistone, Mr. P Harris 2nd Sirius Black Of Melkett, Mr. J Ayres 3rd Angus Of Chater, Miss E Dale

Heifer, 1 January 2012 1st S&M O’Hara 2nd B. McNaughton Mrs. Strickland D. Cameron T. Thomson K. Brown

Bull Born Prior To 1St January 2014 1st Callum Sedladair Dubh 6Th Of Killochries, Mrs. M A Brunt 2nd Tearlach Of Benmore, J. Whitehouse 3rd Conan Ruadh 3rd Od Auchtenny, T P Radford Overall Champion Bean Ruadh 1st Of Hardham, Mrs. S Tedbury Reserve Champion Callum Sedladair Dubh 6Th Of Killochries, Mrs. M A Brunt Male Champion Callum Sedladair Dubh 6Th Of Killochries, Mrs. M A Brunt Reserve Male Champion Tearloch Of Benmore, J. Whitehouse Female Champion Bean Ruadh 1st Of Hardham, Mrs. S Tedbury

Heifer 1 January 2013 1st D. McNaughton 2nd D. McNaughton 3rd B. McNaughton Heifer 1 January 2014 1st D. McNaughton 2nd R. Raeside 3rd Blairlogan Highlanders Champion S&M O’Hara Reserve Champion D. McNaughton

GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW Tuesday 14th - Thursday 16th July 2015 Judge: Mr R Thomson

Reserve Female Champion Ruby Of The Rose, Mr. R Wain

DOUNE & DUNBLANE SHOW Saturday 4th July 2015 Judge:

Bull any age 1st Blairlogan Highlanders S. McKay K. Brown T. Thomson Cow any age in calf or milk 1st Blairlogan Highlanders 2nd Mrs. Strickland 3rd S&M O’Hara

I enjoyed judging the Yorkshire show on a lovely sunny day which showed the highland cattle off to perfection. My champion from Gary and Mark Braines is a good modern bull,

my reserve was the senior bull from Mr Poland a big useful bull. I congratulate the exhibitors on the presentation of their cattle, it was a very enjoyable day. Rich Thomson

63 Bull, born on or before 31st of December, 2013 1st Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone, Mr. M D Poland 2nd Toby 1st of Edgewood, Mr. T G Jeffrey 3rd Conan Ruadh 3rd of Auchtenny, Mr. T P Radford 4th Major of Blairlogan Highlanders, Blairlogan Highlanders Bull, born on or after 1st of January, 2014 1st Ruadh Nero of Seam, Mr. & Mrs. S B Haley 2nd Sason 1st of West Edmondsley, Mr. M Braines 3rd Viscount of Moorside, Mr. R Bradley

Overall Champion, Ezra of Earn from Mr G Braines.

Overall Champion, champion female and best two year old Ezra of Earn from Mr G Braines and bred by Mrs H Corrigall. This heifer is out of Floraidh of Earn and by Brogach 1st of Auchtenny – seen below with stockman Mark Braines.

Cow, in milk, born on or between 1 January 2011 and 31st December 2011 1st Moya of Marrick Park, Ms. J M Carr 2nd Ishtar the 1st of Moorside, Mr. R Bradley 3rd Milis 2nd of Earn, Mr. & Mrs. S B Haley 4th Harriet 12th of Whitslaid, Ms. J M Carr Heifer, born in 2015 1st Bess 1st of West Edmondsley, Mr. G Braines 2nd Tanya 3rd of Mottistone, Mr. M D Poland 3rd Bonny May of Moorside, Mr. R Bradley 4th Bhana Ruadh 1st of Edgewold, Mr. T G Jeffery 5th Hazel 1st of Knockendon, Mr. C Klinger 6th Jasmine of Helliﬁeld, Mr. R A Phillip Heifer, born in 2013 1st Ezra of Earn, Mr. G Braines 2nd Molly 10th of Mottistone, Mr. M D Poland 3rd Ruadh Eilidh 2nd of Seam, Mr. & Mrs. S B Haley 4th Ebony of Allanfearn, Miss C Alford 5th Mhairi of Marrick Park, Ms. J M Carr 6th Dorta Odhar of Auchtenny, Mr. T P Radford

Reserve Overall Champion, Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland.

Reserve Overall Champion, champion male and best bull Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland – this bull was reserve male at the Royal Highland Show and is out of Sidonia 3rd of Kindrochan and by Eoin Mhor of Miungairigh.

Heifer, born in 2014 1st Capleadh Buidhe Beg 4th of Cladich, Mrs. J H Strickland 2nd Solas Emma 1st of Blairlogan, Blairlogan Highlanders 3rd Julie of West Edmondsley, Mr. G Braines 4th Abeline of Helliﬁeld, Mr. R A Phillip 5th Lady Jane White of Cladich, Mrs. J H Strickland 6th Ribhinn 2nd of Edgewold , Mr. T G Jeffrey

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Highland female champion 1st Ezra of Earn, Mr. G Braines 2nd Bess 1st of West Edmondsley, Mr. G Braines Highland breed champion 1st Ezra of Earn, Mr. G Braines 2nd Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone, Mr. M D Poland Best animal of opposite sex to the breed champion 1st Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone, Mr. M D Poland

First time showing and the new Mrs Bron Campbell picked up the junior championship with the yearling heifer Capleadh Buidhe Beg 4th of Cladich.

Group of three animals, the property of the same exhibitor 1st Mr. T G Jeffery

Winner of the heifer born in 2013 1st Ezra of Earn, Mr. G Braines To the highest placed club member of the North of England Highland Cattle Breeders Club in each of the classes 1st Ezra of Earn, Mr. G Braines

Pair of animals by the same sire, the property of the same exhibitor 1st Pair sired by Callum of Knockendon, Ms. J M Carr 2nd Pair sired by Aonghas of an Sidhean, Mrs. J H Strickland Highland junior champion 1st Capleadh Buidhe Beg of Cladich, Mrs. J H Strickland 2nd Solas Emma 1st of Blairlogan, Blairlogan Highlanders Highland male champion 1st Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone, Mr. M D Poland 2nd Ruadh Nero of Seam, Mr. & Mrs. S B Haley

Housewives Choice A big well done to the Highland team in the Housewifes Choice competition. First equal for best turned out with the Beef Shorthorns with Cowzat! and second overall â&#x20AC;Ś great fun had by all!

KENT COUNTY SHOW Friday 10th July 2015 Judge: Mr D Maughan

Highland bull, born before January 2014 1st Callum Seoladair Dubh 6Th Of Killochries, Mrs. M A Brunt 2nd Wee Radnock Of Pollehill, The Pollehill Fold

Highland cattle champion Ezra of Earn from Gary Braines.

Highland Bull, Born On Or After 1st Of January 2014 1st Callum Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt 2nd Dylan Of Kecksysy, Mrs. M A Brunt

Highland Cow, In Calf Or In Milk 1st Una Bhuide 17Th Of Torioisk, The Pollehill Fold 2nd Islay Demeter Of Beresford, Mrs. E Jee 3rd Abigail Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt Highland Heifer, Born On Or After January 1st 2014 1st Rysa Islay Of Beresford, Mrs. E Jee 2nd Destiny Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt 3rd Dizzy Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt

Heifer born 2014 1st Lacey Solas Ruadh of Kintore Castle, J&J Singer 2nd Sorcha Dubh 2nd of Cladich, J&J Singer 3rd Princess Mairi Gray of Cladich, Grace Noble Bull or Heifer Calf born in 2015 1st Prince Fergus 1st of Clackriach, Veronica Thomson 2nd Duncan of Gleann Daidh, Grace Noble

Highland Heifer, Born Between 1 January 2013 and 31st December 2013 1st Correna Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt Highland Heifer, Born Between January 2012 and 31st December 2012 1st Ruby Of Ross, Mrs. E Jee 2nd Belle Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt Pair Of Animals, The Property Of The Same Exhibitor 1st Dizzy Of Kecksys & Destiny Of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt Overall Champion Callum Seoladair Dubh 6th Of Killochries, Mrs. M A Brunt Reserve Champion Rysa Islay Of Beresford, Mrs. E Jee

Highland cattle champion two-year-old heifer Frangag Dubh of Cladich from Ian and Mary Adams.

Champion Frangag Dubh of Cladich, Ian Adams Reserve Champion Ban Righ 4th of Mottistone, Veronica Thomson

ECHT SHOW Saturday 10th July 2015 Judge: Mr J McConnachie

BIGGAR SHOW Saturday 18th July 2015

Bull, 1-2 year 1st Iain of Gleann Daidh, Grace Noble Cow with Calf at foot or in calf 1st Kirsty of lyntoun, Grace Noble 2nd Heather 8th of Tordarroch, Veronica Thomson Heifer born 2012 1st Hazel 12th of Knockendon, Grace Noble 2nd Ban Righ 4th of Mottistone, Veronica Thomson Heifer born 2013 1st Frangag Dubh of Cladich, Ian Adams 2nd Francis 3rd of Bien Esk, Ian Adams 3rd Eilidh 2nd of Edgerston, Veronica Thomson

Judge: Mr D Logan

Bull, Any age 1st C Cuthbertson 2nd A Fitzsimon Cow in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2012 1st A Fitzsimon 2nd C Cuthbertson Heifer, born in 2012 1st Glasgow City Council Heifer, born in 2013 1st Glasgow City Council 2nd D & S Fountain

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66 Heifer, born in 2014 1st Glasgow City Council Calf born after 1st of August 2014, not eligible for any other class 1st A Fitzsimon 2nd C Cuthbertson Overall Champion Glasgow City Council Reserve Champion A Fitzsimon

KIRRRIEMUIR SHOW Saturday 18th July 2015 Judge: Mr K W W Brown

Bull, any age 1st Jura Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton Cow In Milk Or With Calf At Foot 1st Monica 8th Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton Heifer Born In 2012 1st Julie 23rd Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton Heifer Born In 2013 1st Fraoch 19th Of Ashmore, Ranch Livestock Heifer Born In 2014 1st Julie 3rd Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton Calf Born In 2015 1st Ferdie Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton

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NEW DEER SHOW Saturday 18th July 2015 Judge: Mr Alex Garrick

Cow Any Age 1st Maighdean Mor 13Th Of Glengorm, Craig Finnie 2nd Heather 8Th Of Tordarroch, Veronica Thomson Heifer Calf, Under 12 Months At 18th July 2015 1st Bonnie Of Barna, Morag Middleton Bull Calf, Under 12 Months At 18th July 2015 1st Prince Fergus 1st Of Clackriach, Veronica Thomson 2nd Rod Of Richmondhill, Craig Finnie Heifer, 3 Year Old 1st Mollaig 7th Of Benmeanach, Jim Fraser 2nd Hazel 12th Of Knockendon, Grace Noble 3rd Samphrey Of Kinloss, Veronica Thomson Heifer, 2 Year Old 1st Frangag Dubh Of Cladich, I & M Adams 2nd Una A Ghlinne Of Brue, Grace Noble 3rd Eilidh 2Nd Of Edgesten, Veronica Thomson Heifer, 1 Year Old 1st Eilidh 5th Of Dunach, Jim Fraser 2nd Claire 2nd Of Richmondhill, Craig Finnie 3rd Princess Mairi Gray Of Cladich, Grace Noble Overall Champion Frangag Dubh Of Cladich, I & M Adams Reserve Champion Mollaig 7th Of Benmeanach, Jim Fraser

A Pair Of Highland Cattle Shown & Owned By Exhibitor 1st H A & A Garton

Male Champion Prince Fergus 1st Of Cladich, Veronica Thomson

Overall Champion Fraoch 19th Of Ashmore, Ranch Livestock

Female Champion Frangag Dubh Of Cladich, I & M Adams

Reserve Champion Jura Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton

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Female Champion Fraoch 19th Of Ashmore, Ranch Livestock Reserve Female: Julie 3rd Of Thaggnam, H A & A Garton

Saturday 18th July 2015 Judge: Mr D Logan

Bull, Any age 1st C Cuthbertson 2nd A Fitzsimon

Cow in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2012 1st A Fitzsimon 2nd C Cuthbertson

Overall, Female Champion & best three year old PRINCESS ANALENA 1ST OF REILTH TOP UK314152400001; 29 Jan 2012; bred by Exhibitor; by sire Flannchadh of Moorside and out of Princess Ruadh 4th of Killochries

Heifer, born in 2012 1st Glasgow City Council Heifer, born in 2013 1st Glasgow City Council 2nd D & S Fountain Heifer, born in 2014 1st Glasgow City Council Calf born after 1st of August 2014, not eligible for any other class 1st A Fitzsimon 2nd C Cuthbertson Overall Champion Glasgow City Council

Princess Analena 1st of Reilth.

Reserve Overall & reserve female Champion FURAN FROACH 6TH OF GILDEN VALE UK306233700063; 05 Mar 2012; bred by Exhibitor; by Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies and out of Furan Froach 2nd Of Gilden Vale.

Reserve Champion A Fitzsimon

ROYAL WELSH SHOW Monday 20th - Thursday 21st July 2015 Judge: Mr Angus J McColl

I would like to thank the Royal Welsh show for the opportunity to judge the Highland section. My overall champion and reserve both came out the 3 year old heifer class. The champion was a lovely stylish heifer belonging to J Williamson and J Harrison of the Reilth Top fold. Following her all the way to reserve overall was the 2nd prize 3 year old belonging to the Handley’s of Gildenvale, a well grown black heifer. We had a great time, thanks must go to the friendly efﬁcient stewards, and the Welsh cattle breeders who made us feel so welcome. Angus MacColl The RWAS acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this section by DAVIS MEADE PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

Furan Froach 6th of Gilden Vale.

Class 561 Bull, Any Age & Winner Of The Carney Challenge Cup And RWAS Championship Rosette - Kindly Given By Mr & Mrs J Carney For The Best Male Exhibit 1st D T & A M Handley; BARNAIGH OF GILDEN VALE UK306233500082; 06 Feb 2014; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Black Prince 2nd Of Iduies; dam, Una Eiteag Of Gilden Vale

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68 Class 564 COW, any age in calf or with calf at foot 1st & winner of The Celyn Fold Tankard – Kindly Given By Becky Russell And Huw Rowlands For The Best Cow D T & A M Handley; .UNA DUBH 3RD OF GILDEN VALE UK30623350054; 22 Feb 2011; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies; dam, Una Dubh Of Gilden Vale 2nd Ms M J & V M Monk; TURFRIDA 31ST OF EASTOL MOOR (Farm Assured 0); UK220080500116; 14 Feb 2009; bred by M J Mair and Sons; sire, Tormod Of Tordarroch; dam, Turfrida 21st Of Eastol Moor 3rd Mrs Becky Rowlands; .FRANGAG LUCY 1ST OF THE CELYN UK700876200388; 16 Apr 2011; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Luke 2nd Of Roundhill; dam, Frangag Millicent 2nd Of The May 4th Mr & Mrs Arthur Hill; SWEET PRINCESS OF WALTON UK305764500089; 17 Feb 2010; bred by Mrs S M Hill; sire, Wallace Of Cim; dam, Princess 3rd Of Cruach Class 566 HEIFER, born on or between 1 Jan 2012 and 31 Dec 2012 1st & winner of The Rowston Holiday Park Silver Salver - Mr J S James Williamson and Mrs J Jacky Harrison; PRINCESS ANALENA 1ST OF REILTH TOP UK314152400001; 29 Jan 2012; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Flannchadh Of Moorside; dam, Princess Ruadh 4th Of Killochries 2nd D T & A M Handley; FURAN FROACH 6TH OF GILDEN VALE UK306233700063; 05 Mar 2012; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies; dam, Furan Froach 2nd Of Gilden Vale 3rd Mrs Lindsey Trees; .CAPLEADH DUBH OF GRAFTON UK206534300049; 03 Jan 2012; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Philip Ruadh 3rd Of Auchtenny; dam, Capleadh of Grafton 4th Mr J S James Williamson and Mrs J Jacky Harrison; .SARA DUBH OF BIENESK UK542897700240; 31 Jan 2012; bred by Patrica Smith; sire, Thorn Of Bienesk; dam, Beitidh 3rd Of Hoesgaard Class 568 HEIFER, born on or between 1 Jan 2013 and 31 Dec 2013 1st & the Winner of the HCCW Silver Salver Miss Charlotte Alford; EBONY OF ALLANFEARN UK509374300005; 27 Feb 2013; bred by Maureen Macarthur; sire, Angus Dubh Of Invercassley; dam, Ruby Of Allanfearn

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2nd Mr Gareth Davies; TARYN DUBH OF KARITH UK173040300002; 18 May 2013; bred by Karen Vernon; sire, Domhmull Of Sheardrum; dam, Carolyn Of Helliﬁeld 3rd Mr Guy Mumford; BEANA 1ST OF WALTON UK305764600118; 12 Apr 2013; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Alisdair Ruadh of Auchtenny; dam, Gealbean 4th of Cim 4th Ms M J & V M Monk; MARGARET OF CHADWICH UK301858101191; 09 Jan 2013; bred by Exhibitors; sire, George Broderick Of House Of Hoden; dam, Margaret Of Chadwich 5th Mr J S James Williamson and Mrs J Jacky Harrison; PRINCESS BRAE OF REILTH TOP UK314152600003; 04 Apr 2013; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Calum Seoladar Dubh 2nd Of Killochries; dam, Priness Ruadh 4th Of Killochries 6th Mrs Lindsey Trees; .BLACKBESS 4TH OF GRAFTON UK206534300063; 16 Jan 2013; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Philip Ruadh 3rd Of Auchtenny; dam, Black Bess Of Craycombe Class 570 HEIFER, born on or between 1 Jan 2014 and 31 Dec 2014 1st & Winner of Highland Cattle Club Of Wales Trophy Mr Guy Mumford; URSHULA 38TH OF WALTON UK305764600125; 18 Mar 2014; bred by Mr & Mrs A Hill; sire, Alisdair Ruadh Of Auchtenny; dam, Urshula 34th Of Walton 2nd D T & A M Handley; .JARCOLA BARABAL 4TH OF GILDEN VALE UK306233700084; 12 Feb 2014; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies; dam, Jarc-ola Barabal Of Gilden Vale 3rd D T & A M Handley; .UNA RAINEACH OF GILDEN VALE UK306233100085; 01 Jan 2014; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Black Prince 2nd Of Iduies; dam, Una Dubh Of Gilden Vale 4th Mrs Lindsey Trees; .CAPLEADH DUBH 2ND OF GRAFTON UK206534200069; 23 Jan 2014; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Philip Ruadh 3rd Of Auchtenny; dam, Capleadh Of Grafton 5th Mr & Mrs Arthur Hill; PRINCESS EASTER BUNNY OF WALTON UK005764700126; 20 Apr 2014; bred by Mrs S M Hill; sire, Alaisdair Ruadh Of Auchtenny; dam, Sweet Princess Of Walton

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Ms M J & V M Monk; .PRINCESS DUBH 4TH OF CHADWICH UK301858201241; 23 Mar 2014; bred by Exhbiitor; sire, George Broderick Of House Of Hoden; dam, Turfrida 27th Of Eastol Moor

BRACO SHOW Saturday 25th July 2015 Judge:

Heifer 3 years old and under 1st Iona of Cnoc, M. O’Hara 2nd Rachel Buidhe of Ceannacroic, B. McNaughton Heifer 2 years old and under 1st Skye 4th of Rannoch, B. McNaughton Yearling Heifer 1st Hayley of Rannoch, B. McNaughton 2nd Mairi 12th of Woodneuk R. Raeside 3rd Islay of Woodneuk, R. Raeside Overall Champion Skye 4th of Rannoch, B. McNaughton

First time Exhibitor Guy Mumford with his winning yearling heifer Urshula of Walton with Judge Angus MacColl casting his eye over her.

The Thatched Farmhouse Perpetual Cup And RWAS Championship Rosette - Kindly Given By Mr & Mrs J Carney For The Best Female Exhibit Mr J S James Williamson and Mrs J Jacky Harrison; PRINCESS ANALENA 1ST OF REILTH TOP UK314152400001; 29 Jan 2012; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Flannchadh Of Moorside; dam, Princess Ruadh 4th Of Killochries £30 and RWAS GROUP ROSETTES - Prize money kindly donated by HCCW for the best group of three animals, the property of the same exhibitor already entered and shown in the above classes. To be paid by HCCW. D T & A M Handley The Cefn Gwrhyd Trophy, *Highland Cattle Society And RWAS Championship Rosettes For The Champion Highland Exhibit. Trophy Kindly given by the Davies Family Mr J S James Williamson and Mrs J Jacky Harrison; PRINCESS ANALENA 1ST OF REILTH TOP UK314152400001; 29 Jan 2012; bred by Exhibitor; sire, Flannchadh Of Moorside; dam, Princess Ruadh 4th Of Killochries

Reserve Champion Iona of Cnoc, M. O’Hara

DUMFRIES SHOW Saturday 1st August 2015 Judge: Mr J McKechnie

Bull 1st Allt Ruadh of Crannich, C. Cuthbertson 2nd Seamus of Tregallon, A&M Fitzsimon Cow 1st Bhanna Prionnsa 2nd of Knockendon, A&M Fitzsimon 2nd Anna Ruadh of Jedderﬁeld, C. Cuthbertson Calf 1st Capleadh Proiseag 8th of Broomrigg, Mr&Mrs D Fountain 2nd Claggorm 40th of Glengarnock, A&H Kirkpatrick 3rd Boidheach Ruadh 2nd of Broomrigg, Mr&Mrs D Fountain Overall Champion Bhanna Pionnsa 2nd of Knockendon, A&M Fitzsimon Reserve Champion Allt Ruadh of Crannich, C. Cuthbertson

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70 LORN AGRICULTURAL SHOW Saturday 1st August 2015 Judge: Mr Dexter Logan

Bull over 2 years 1st Duncan Buchanan, Shenvaille Farm, Benderloch 2nd FC Lochaber Forest District, Torlundy Bull under 2 years 1st R. MacMillan and E. Lawrence, Little Grenach, Isle of Bute 2nd Sydney & Maureen O’Hara, Cnoc Fold, Cnoc Lodge, Appin

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Overall Champion Mr. Poland, Ferlochan Farm, Benderloch Reserve Champion Lady Lithgow, Ormsary Farm, Lochgilphead Male Champion R. MacMillan and E. Lawrence, Little Grenach Farm, Isle of Bute Female Champion Mr. Poland, Ferlocahn Farm, Benderloch

Cow with calf at foot 1st Stuart MacKay, Glenstrae, Dalmally 2nd Sydney & Maureen O’Hara, Cnoc Fold, Cnoc Lodge, Appin

OSWESTRY SHOW

Heifer born in 2012 1st Mr. Michael Poland, West Ferlochan, Benderloch 2nd Sir. W.J. Lithgow & Son, Ormsary Farm, Lochgilphead 3rd Sydney & Maureen O’Hara, Cnoc Fold, Cnoc Lodge, Appin

Bull, Any age 1st Marival Monica of Ardbhan, Mr. & Mrs. A H S Hill 2nd Alisdair of Loalton, Mr. & Mrs. A H S Hill

Heifer born in 2013 1st Lady Lithgow, Ormsary Farm, Lochgilphead 2nd Mr. Michael Poland, West Ferlochan, Benderloch 3rd R. MacMillan and E. Lawrence, Little Grenach Farm, Isle of Bute Heifer born in 2014 1st R. MacMillan and E. Lawrence, Little Grenach Farm, Isle of Bute 2nd Q. Strickland, Cladich, Keppochan, Dalmally 3rd Sydney & Maureen O’Hara, Cnoc Fold, Cnoc Lodge, Appin Pair any age 1st Lady Lithgow, Ormsary Farm, Lochgilphead 2nd Mr. Michael Poland, West Ferlochan, Benderloch 3rd R. MacMillan and E. Lawrence, Little Grenach Farm, Isle of Bute Calf born in 2013 1st Stuart MacKay, Glenstrae, Dalmally 2nd Sydney & Maureen O’Hara, Cnoc Fold, Cnoc Lodge, Appin 3rd FC Lochaber Forest District, Torlundy

Saturday 1st August 2015 Judge: Mr D Handley

Cow, in Calf or in milk, born before 1st of January 2012 1st Lady Princess of Walton, Mr. & Mrs. A H S Hill 2nd Urshula 34th of Walton, Mr. G Mumford 3rd Frangag Lucy1st of Celyn, B&H Rowlands 4th Annag 1st of Glenkinglass, Mr. & Mrs. GW&EW Hughes Heifer, Born in 2012 1st Princess Rnalena 1st of Reilth Top, J&J Williamson & Harrison 2nd Sara Dubh of Bien Esk, J&J Williamson & Harrison Heifer, Born in 2013 1st Seonag of Blenik, Mr. & Mrs. A H S Hill 2nd Beana 1st of Walton, Mr. G Mumford 3rd Frangag Missy 1st of Celyn, B&H Rowlands Heifer, Born in 2014 1st Urshula 38th of Walton, Mr. G Mumford 2nd Rachel Harris of Ardbhan, Mr. & Mrs. A H S Hill 3rd Lady Juliette 3rd of Walton, B&H Rowlands 4th Easter Bunny of Walton, Mr. & Mrs. A H S Hill

A pair of animals, Owned by the exhibitor 1st GW&EW Hughes 2nd B&H Rowlands 3rd Mr. G Mumford Overall Champion J&J Williamson & Harrison Reserve Overall Champion Mr. G Mumford The Aston Perpetual challenge Cup J&J Williamson & Harrison

Heifer, born in 2014 1st Lacey Solas Ruadh of Kintore Castle, J&J Singer 2nd Sorcha Dubh 2nd of Cladich, Miss A Singer & Mr. S Reid 3rd Princess Main Gray of Cladich, Grace Noble 4th Bonnie of Barna, Morag Middleton Calf, either sex, born in 2015 1st Prince Fergus 1st of Clackriach, Veronica Thomson 2nd Duncan of Gleann Duidh, Grace Noble

Championship Group Award of £50 N&B Pritchard & Grifﬁths The Gwynn Williams Memorial Trophy N&B Pritchard & Grifﬁths

TURRIFF SHOW Monday 3rd August 2015 Judge: Mr Donald McNaughton

Senior Bull, born before 1st of January 2014 1st Iain Dubh of Gleann Daidh, Grace Noble Junior Bull, born in 2014 1st Cabhlaiche Dubh of Balmoral, H M The Queen Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2012 1st Heather 8th of Tordarroch, Veronica Thomson 2nd Kirsty of Lyntoun, Grace Noble Heifer born in 2012 1st Ban Righ 4th of Mottistone, Veronica Thomson 2nd Hazel 12th of Knockendon, Grace Noble Heifer, born in 2013 1st Connachat 90th of Balmoral, H M The Queen 2nd Frangag Dubh of Cladich, Ian & Mary Adams 3rd Seonaidan Eilein of Brue, Grace Noble 4th Una Aghlinne of Brue, Grace Noble 5th Eilidh 2nd of Edgerston, Veronica Thomson 6th Frances 3rd of Bien Esk, Ian & Mary Adams

Highland cattle Champion and reserve inter-breed beef from HM The Queen, Balmoral.

Champion Connachat 90th of Balmoral, H M the Queen Reserve Champion Heather 8th of Tordarroch, Veronica Thomson Female Champion Connachat 90th of Balmoral, H M the Queen Reserve Female Champion Heather 8th of Tordarroch, Veronica Thomson Male Champion Iain Dubh of Gleann Duidh, Grace Noble Reserve Male Champion Cabhlaiche Dubh of Balmoral, H M the Queen Best Heifer Connacht 90th of Balmoral, H M the Queen

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Best Animal Bred By Exhibitor Connacht 90th of Balmoral, H M the Queen Best group of three, bred by exhibitor Grace Noble

1st NATIONAL HIGHLAND GATHERING BLACK ISLE SHOW Thursday 6th August 2015 Judge: Mr Ian Anderson

The ﬁrst National Highland Gaetherin was held at this year’ Black Isle Show – with entries of over 60 animals. Ian Anderson from Ayrshire was tasked with judging and it was Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill from Her Majesty the Queen which reigned overall champion with the stylish heifer Skye of Rannoch from MacNaughton & Lawrie taking the reserve ribbons. The North of Scotland club and their event organising committee held a tremendous event with members travelling from all over both to compete and spectate.

Fergus 1st of ClackRiach.

Skye of Rannoch.

Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill.

Male & Overall Champion HM The Queen - Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill

Conachair 22nd of Lagg.

Reserve Male Champion Veronica Thomson ClackRiach Fold - Fergus 1st of ClackRiach

Reserve Female Champion Macnaughton & Lawrie – Conachair 22nd of Lagg

Female Champion & reserve overall MacNaughton & Lawrie – Skye of Rannoch

Reserve Overall Champion Macnaughton & Lawrie – Skye 4th of Rannoch

4th 5th 6th

Ron Maclean - Dossan Dubh of Corntown Leys Castle - Bean Ruadh 30th of Munlochy J & L Fraser - Mollaig 7th of Benmeanach

Heifer Born 2013 1st Macnaughton & Lawrie - Skye 4th of Rannoch 2nd Macnaughon & Lawrie – Conachair 22nd of Lagg 3rd Keith Howman - Maired Stuamaig 2nd of Borland 4th J & M McConachie & Sons - Vevila 1st of Culfoich 5th Allanfearn - Rowan of Allanferan 6th Richmondhill - Leemo of Richmondhill Group of Three.

Group of Three From ClackRiach Fold with sponsor Mark Garrick and judge Ian Anderson Senior Bull 1st HM The Queen - Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill 2nd Allanfearn Highlanders - Torridon of Allanfearn Junior Bull 1st HM The Queen - Cabhlaiche Dubh of Balmoral 2nd Allanfearn - Campbell of Tilbouries 3rd Leys Castle Farm - Cuillins of Glaick 4th Tordarroch Fold - Munro of Tordarroch Cow 1st Catherine McKechnie - Morag 44th of Woodneuk 2nd Veronica Thomson ClackRiach Fold Heather 8th of Tordarroch 3rd Allanfearn - Ruby of Allanfearn 4th Richmondhill - Maighdean Mor 13th of Glengorm 5th Balnabroich Farm - Sidonia of Balnabroich Calf either sex 1st Veronica Thomson ClackRiach Fold - Fergus 1st of ClackRiach 2nd Richmondhill - Rod of Richmondhill 3rd Balnabroich Farm - Sidonia 4th of Balnabroich 4th Allanfearn - Sapphire of Allanfearn 5th Catherine McKechnie - Catriona 4th of Gartocharn Heifer Born 2012 1st Culloden Fold - Dosan Og 89th of Achnacloich 2nd Richmondhill - Heather 2nd of Richmondhill 3rd Veronica Thomson ClackRiach Fold - Ban Righ 4th of Mottistone

Heifer Born 2014 1st Catherine McKechnie - Catriona 3rd of Gartocharn 2nd Macnaughton & Lawrie - Hayly of Rannoch 3rd Richmondhill Fold - Claire of Richmondhill 4th Emma Paterson - Bridget 33rd of Benmore 5th Allanfearn - Amber of Allanfearn 6th Allanfearn - Roxy of Allanfearn Pair of Highlanders from same Exhibitor 1st Macnaughton & Lawrie 2nd V Thomson ClackRiach Fold 3rd Richmondhill Fold Group of Three from same Exhibitor 1st V Thomson ClackRiach Fold 2nd Richmondhill Fold 3rd Allanfearn Highlanders 4th Balnabroich Highland Cow or Heifer with commercial calf at foot in pen judging 1st J & M McConachie & Son 2nd J & M McConachie & Son 3rd Andrew Macphee & Best Ross Exhibitor 4th J & M McConachie & Son Male Champion HM The Queen - Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill Reserve Male Champion Veronica Thomson ClackRiach Fold - Fergus 1st of ClackRiach Female Champion Macnaughton & Lawrie – Skye of Rannoch

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74 Reserve Female Champion Macnaughton & Lawrie – Conachair 22nd of Lagg Overall Champion HM The Queen - Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill Reserve Overall Champion Macnaughton & Lawrie – Skye 4th of Rannoch

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RIPLEY SHOW Sunday 9th August 2015 Judge: Mr D Maughan

Cow in calf or in milk 1st R A & W Phillip 2nd Julia Carr 3rd R & M Halford Heifer born in 2012 1st Julia Carr

KINROSS SHOW Saturday 8th August 2015 Judge:

Highland Bull any age 1st K W W & Mrs. E Brown 2nd Caroline Cuthbertson Highland Cow with Calf at foot 1st D & B McNaughton 2nd Caroline Cuthbertson 3rd H A & A Garton Highland Heifer born on or after 1st January 201112 and before 1st January 2013 1st D & B McNaughton 2nd K W W & Mrs. E Brown Highland Heifer born on or after 1st January 2013 and before 1st January 2014 1st D & B McNaughton 2nd Range Livestock 3rd K W W & Mrs. E Brown

Heifer born in 2013 1st S & L Burnett 2nd R & M Halford 3rd R A & W Phillip Heifer born in 2014 1st R A & W Phillip 2nd S & L Burnett Calf born on or after 1st January 2015 1st R & M Halford 2nd R A & W Phillip Bull any age 1st R & M Halford Pair any age 1st R & M Halford

KEITH COUNTY SHOW Sunday 9th & Monday 10th August 2015 Judge: Mr John Crilley

Highland Heifer born on or after 1st January 2014 and before 1st January 2015 1st D & B McNaughton 2nd K W W & Mrs. E Brown Highland Calf (Either sex) born in 2015 1st H A & A Garton 2nd D & B McNaughton 3rd Caroline Cuthbertson Champion Skye 4th of Rannoch , D & B McNaughton Reserve champion Allt Ruadh of Crannich, Caroline Cuthbertson

Bull born before 1st of January 2014 1st Mrs. G Noble Cow or heifer in calf or in milk 1st Mr. R W Shepherd Heifer born in 2012 1st Mrs. G Noble 2nd Mr. R W Shepherd 3rd Messers J & L Fraser & Sons Heifer born in 2013 1st Mrs. G Noble 2nd Mr. & Mrs I Adams 3rd Mrs. G Noble

Heifer born in 2014 1st Messers J & L Fraser & Sons 2nd Mrs. Morag Middleton 3rd Mrs. G Noble Calf either sex born in 2015 1st Mr. R W Shepherd

Highland Calf, not over 6 months 1st R & E McMillan 2nd R & E McMillan 3rd R & E McMillan Highland cow in calf or with calf at foot 1st I Crawford 2nd A Gordon 3rd I Crawford Highland Calf born in 2015 1st R & E McMillan 2nd I Crawford 3rd R & E Crawford Highland Heifer 1 year old 1st R & E McMillan 2nd A Kennedy 3rd R & E McMillan

Highland champion from Grace Noble.

Overall Champion Mrs. G Noble Reserve Champion Mrs. G Noble

BUTE AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Highland Heifer 2 years old 1st R & E McMillan 2nd R & E McMillan 3rd A Gordon Highland Heifer 3 years old 1st I Crawford 2nd S & M O’Hara 3rd A Gordon Junior Bull born in 2014 1st R & E McMillan 2nd A Kennedy 3rd S & M O’Hara

Wednesday 12th August 2015 Judge: Mr A Galbraith

The handler need to look as good as the animals to enter the judging ring, here we find Roddy Mcdougall combing Scooby McMillan hair at Bute Show.

Senior Bull born before 1st January 2014 1st R & E McMillan

Highland and overall champion of champions from R and E McMillan.

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76 Overall Champion R & E McMillan

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ISLAY SHOW Thursday 13th August 2015 Judge: Mr D McGillivray

Reserve Champion I Crawford Male Champion R & E McMillan

Highland Calf 1st Dunlossit Estate Best Pair Highland Females 1st N&M MacLellan 2nd G&M Porter 3rd D&K Laing Highland cow any age 1st G&M Porter 2nd N&M MacLellan 3rd N&M MacLellan Highland heifer 3 year old 1st Dunlossit Estate 2nd D&K Laing 3rd G&M porter Highland heifer 1 year old 1st Dunlossit Estate 2nd Dunlossit Estate 3rd D&K Laing

Ronald McMillian waiting in the lineup for the Highland cattle champion at Bute Show.

Overall Champion G&M Porter Reserve Champion N&M MacLellan

DANBY SHOW Wednesday 12th August 2015 Judge: Mr R Turner

GRANTOWN SHOW Thursday 13th August 2015 Judge: Archie McArthur

Any Pair 1st Mr. R Halford Young Novice Handler â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 years or under 1st J G Thompson 2nd Mr. N Fletcher

Heifer born in 2012 1st Culloden Fold 2nd Mr. J. Cooper

Female born 2014, upwards 1st Mr. N Fletcher

Heifer born in 2013 1st Miss M. MacArthur 2nd J&M McConachie & Son 3rd Mr. J. Cooper

Female born before 2013 1st Mr. N Fletcher

Heifer born in 2014 1st Miss M MacArthur 2nd Miss M MacArthur

Any Male 1st Mr. R Halford 2nd Mr. J G Thompson

Bull born before 1st January 1st Miss M MacArthur 2nd Mr. J. Cooper

LAMPETER SHOW Friday 14th August 2015 Judge: Mr Douglas Rowbottom

Group of three 1st Geraint and Eleri Hughes 2nd Mr. & Mrs. Rowlands Calf born after January 1st 2014 1st Mr. & Mrs. Rowlands 2nd Geraint and Eleri Hughes Cow any age with calf at foot 1st Mr. & Mrs. Rowlands 2nd Geraint and Eleri Hughes Two year old heifer 1st Jeff Spawton 2nd Mr. & Mrs. Rowlands 3rd Geraint and Eleri Hughes One year old heifer 1st Geraint and Eleri Hughes 2nd Jeff Spawton 3rd Geraint and Eleri Hughes Best Pair 1st Geraint and Eleri Hughes 2nd Mr. & Mrs. Rowlands Overall Champion Jeff Spawton Female Champion Jeff Spawton Reserve Female Geraint and Eleri Hughes

APPIN SHOW

Cow with Calf 1 Lottie 4th of Mosscairn, Mr S McKay 2 Demi 3rd of Cladich, Mrs J Strickland 3 Flora 2nd of Lagg, S&M O’Hara Heifer 3 years old 1 Tanya 3rd of Mottistone, Mr M Poland 2 Iona 1 of Cnoc, S&M O’Hara 3 Susan of Ormsary, Sir Wm Lithgow 4 Catriona 1st of Gartocharn, Mr S McKay Heifer 2 years old 1 Lynsey 17th of Carsaig, Lady Lithgow 2 Molly 10th of Mottistone, Mr M Poland 3 Daisy 2nd of Achnacroish, Mr S McKay 4 Neonag 6th of Isle of Bute, R&E McMillan Heifer Yearling 1 Lynsey 18th of Carsaig, Lady Lithgow 2 Gruagach of Achnacroish , S&M O’Hara 3 Esther 4th of Isle of Bute, R&E McMillan 4 Robach 7th of Isle of Bute, R&E McMillan Calf 1 2 3 4

Macsaul of Achnacroish, Mr S McKay Jane Sonasag 2nd of Cladich, Mrs J Strickland Cnoc Dearg 4th of Cladich, Mrs J Strickland Virginia Buidhe 2 of Cnoc, S&M O’Hara

Group of 3 1 Ormsary 2 Isle of Bute 3 Cnoc 4 Achnacloich Young Handler 1 A McMillan 2 A McKay 3 R Bosomworth 4 R Brown Champion Tanya 3rd of Mottistone, Mr M Poland

Saturday 15th August 2015 Judge: Charlie Bruce

Reserve Champion Iona 1st of Cnoc, S&M O’Hara

Bull – Any Age 1 Jock 2nd of Isle of Bute, R&E McMillan 2 Ceannard 20th of Cnoc, S&M O’Hara

Special Awards Appleyard Landrover Distance Trophy Isle of Bute Fold

Veteran Cow 1 Jane Uasal of Cladich, Mrs J Strickland

Pierhouse Dinner for Two - Mr Wm MacLean (Stockman bringing out Champion)

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78 MALHAM SHOW Saturday 30th August 2015 Judge: Mr A Fitzsimon

Cow in calf/milk born before 1st January 2012 1st Angelina of Helliﬁeld, R A & W Phillip

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Heifer born between Jan 1st and Dec 31st 2012 1st Ruby of Rose, Robert Wain Heifer born between Jan 1st and Dec 31st 2013 1st Iris Rose of Headland, Sally & Stephen Leighton

Heifer born in 2013 1st Sava of Helliﬁeld, R A & W Phillip 2nd Cassie Buidhe 4th of Cladich, S &L Burnett

Heifer born between Jan 1st and Dec 31st 2014 1st Robert Wain 2nd Janice of Oakwood, Tracey Noy 3rd Hyacinth of Headland, Sally & Stephen Leighton

Heifer born in 2014 1st Cuailean of Hellifield, R A & W Phillip 2nd Leigh Dubh of Hellifield, S & L Burnett 3rd Abeline of Hellifield, R A & W Phillip

Overall Champion Urshula 39th of Eastol Moor, Tracey Noy

Calf born in 2015 1st Ardbeg of Helliﬁeld, R A & W Phillip Pair 1st R A & W Phillip 2nd S & L Burnett Overall Champion Angelina of Helliﬁeld, R A & W Phillip Reserve Champion Cuailean of Hellifeild, R A & W Phillip

HOPE SHOW Sunday 31st August 2015 Judge: Mr L Wardle

Calf born since 1st of Jan 2015 1st Dubh Pronnsa of Oakwood, Tracey Noy 2nd Holly Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland, Sally & Stephen Leighton 3rd M isty of Rose, Robert Wain Bull, Open 1st Conan Barabel of Yscirfawr, Robert Wain 2nd Harry of Headland, Sally & Stephen Leighton Cow in calf or in milk 1st Urshula 39th of Eastol Moor, Tracey Noy 2nd Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore, Robert Wain 3rd Gruagach Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland, Sally & Stephen Leighton

Reserve Champion Ruby of Rose, Robert Wain

EDENBRIDGE & OXTED AGRICULTURAL SHOW Friday 11th September 2015 Judge: Rich Thomson

Highland senior cow in milk or in calf, 8 years or over on 1st January 1st Una Bhuide 17th of Torloisk, Pollehill Fold 2nd Demeter Ruadh of Frith, E.S. & P. Jee 3rd Bess Bluehouse, M.A. Brunt Highland Cow 1st Princess Raquel of Mercaston, Mrs. Jane Whitehouse 2nd Islay Demeter of Beresford, E.S. & P. Jee Highland Heifer 1st Bean Ruadh 1st of Hardham, Mrs. S Tedbury 2nd Fluer of Janes Fold, Mrs. J Whitehouse 3rd Belle of Kecksys, M.A. Brunt 4th Ruby of Ross, E.S. & P. Jee Highland – Maiden Heifer – not in calf 1st Coreena of Kecksys, M.A. Brunt 2nd Gem 1st of Hardham Highlands, Mrs. S. Tedbury 3rd Princess Raquel of Janes Fold, Mrs. J. Whitehouse 4th Lucy of Janes Fold, Mrs. J. Whitehouse

Highland Bull – any age 1st White Star of Pollehill, Pollehill Fold 2nd Callum of Killochries, M.A. Brunt 3rd Tearlach of Benmore, Mrs. Whitehouse & Mrs. S Tedbury 4th Callum of Kecksys, M.A. Brunt Overall Champion Bean Ruadh 1st of Hardham, Mrs. S Tedbury Overall Reserve Champion Una Bhuide 17th of Torloisk, Pollehill Fold

THE ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE SHOW (Newbury Showground) Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2015 Judge: Mr C Edwards

Bull, any age 1st Mr. & Mrs. S Haley 2nd Mr. & Mrs. S. Leighton 3rd Mr. & Mrs. S Leighton Cow, any age 1st Mr. & Mrs. S Haley 2nd R A & W Phillip 3rd Mr. R Bradley Calf, born on or after 1st January 2015 1st Mr. R Bradley 2nd R A & W Phillip 3rd Mr. & Mrs. S Haley Heifer born 2012 1st Julia Carr

Senior Bull born before 1st January 2014 1st Calum Seoladair Dubh 6th of Killochries, Mrs. M A Brunt

Heifer born in 2013 1st Mr. & Mrs. S Haley 2nd R A & W Phillip 3rd Mr. & Mrs. S Haley

Junior Bull born in 2014 1st Eoin Mhor 12th of Mottistone, Mr. Harris 2nd Callum of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt 3rd Dylan of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt

Heifer born in 2014 1st R A & W Phillip 2nd Mr. & Mrs. S Haley 3rd S & L Burnett

Cow in milk or in calf before 1st of January 2012 1st Lady Juliette of Walton, Mr. Harris

Best Pair of Highlanders 1st Julia Carr 2nd R A & W Phillip 3rd Mr. & Mrs. S Haley

Heifer born in 2012 1st Ellit Dhubh Vallay 1st of Walton, Mr. Harris 2nd Belle of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt Heifer born in 2013 1st Furan Froach 7th of Gilden Vale, Mr. D H Howden 2nd Correns of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt Heifer born in 2014 1st Dizzy of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt 2nd Capleadh 1st of Harris, Mr. P Harris 3rd Destiny of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt 4th Lady Juliette 1st of Harris, Mr. P Harris Calf, either sex, born in 2015 1st Ellie of Kecksys, Mrs. M A Brunt

NIDDERDALE SHOW Monday 21st September 2015 Judge: Mr R Wain

Overall Champion Makayla of Marrick Park, Julia Carr Reserve Champion Milis of Earn, Mr. & Mrs. S Haley

STARS OF THE FUTURE SHOW Saturday 14th November 2015 Judge: Mr Stuart Campbell of the Cladich Fold

Senior Championship Classes Senior Female Champion & Overall Senior Champion Lot 80 - Hayley 1st of Rannoch from Mr Donald MacNaughton. Hayley was born on 16 February 2014 and was sired by Connor of Lagg and out of Hayley 5th of Earn.

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Hayley 1st of Rannoch.

Senior Male Champion & Reserve Overall Senior Champion Lot 73 - Coirneal of Balmoral, from H. M. The Queen. Coirneal was born on 1 March 2014 and was sired by Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill and out of Phiobaidh 93rd of Balmoral.

Coirneal of Balmoral.

Reserve Senior Female Champion Lot 81 - Bhadair Ruadh 64th of Balmoral from H.M. The Queen. Bhadair Ruadh was born on 20 February 2014 and was sired by Brogach 2nd of Culfoich and out of Bhadair Ruadh 52nd of Balmoral. Reserve Senior Male Champion Lot 72 – Jura 2nd of Thaggnam from A & A Garton. Jura was born on 30 January 2014 and was sired by Fear Cinnidh of Ardura and out of Julie 13th of Craigowmill. Junior Championship Classes Junior Female Champion & Overall Junior Champion Lot 102 – Subhlair of Hunters from S & R Hunter. Subhlair was born on 1 March 2015 and was sired by Gregor of Grey Brae and out of Subhlair 26 of Bruceford.

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Subhlair of Hunters.

Junior Male Champion & Reserve Overall Champion Lot 95 – Alexander 2nd of Hyndford from A Prentice. Alexander was born on 3 April 2015 and was sired by Alexander of Glengorm and out of Bawrigh 2nd of An Sidhean.

Alexander 2nd of Hyndford.

Reserve Junior Female Champion Lot 99 – Fiochag 3rd of Hunters from S & R Hunter. Fiochag was born on 14 February 2015 and was sired by Gregor of Grey Brae and out of Fiochag of Hunters. Reserve Junior Male Champion Lot 89 – Callum Dubh of Thaggnam from A & A Garton. Callum was born on 1 January 2015 and was sired by Conan Dubh of Craigowmill and out of Caileag Bheag 43 of Pennygown. Senior Class Results Class 15 – Bulls born 30 January to 13 August 2014 1. Lot 73 – Coirneal of Balmoral – H.M. The Queen

2. 3. 4. 5.

Lot 72 – Jura 2nd of Thaggnam – A & A Garten Lot 76 – Sean Neartmhor of Craigluscar – G Noble Lot 75 – Fleming of Balemertine – G Brown Lot 77 – Dileas of Gleann Daidh – G Noble

Class 16 – Heifers born 4 February to 26 April 2014 1. Lot 80 – Hayley 1st of Rannoch – D. MacNaughton 2. Lot 81 – Bhadair Ruardh 64th of Balmoral – H.M. The Queen 3. Lot 78 – Sorcha Dubh 2nd of Cladich – S. Reid & A Singer 4. Lot 84 – Honey Bo Bo of the Hunters – S & R Hunter 5. Lot 79 – Lacey Solas Ruadh of Kintore Castle – J & J Hunter 6. Lot 83 – Peallachag Beag 4th of Dams – B & S Wilson

Class 20 – Heifers born 7 March to 22 April 2015 1. Lot 107 – June 19th of Hyndford – A Prentice 2. Lot 104 – Fran of Hunters – S & R Hunter 3. Lot 109 – Henritta Jackie 1 Heathermills Glen – G Noble 4. Lot – 105 – Dileas of Gleann Daidh – G Noble Young Handlers Class – 11 – 14 1. Beth Noble

Kayleigh Divine

Class 17 – Heifers born 23 June to 9 September 2014 1. Lot 86 – Iseabal 2nd of Springﬁeld – G Brown 2. Lot 88 – Grace of Gleann Daidh – G. Noble 3. Lot 87 – Bonnig of Barna – M. Middleton Junior Class Results Class 18 – Bulls born 1 January to 8 April 2015 1. Lot 95 – Alexander 2nd of Hyndford – A Prentice 2. Lot 89 – Callum Dubh of Thaggnam 3. Lot 92 – Lachlan Of Blairlogan 4. Lot 90 – Kennag of Thaggnam – A & A Garton 5. Lot 94 – Tandhu of Dams – B & S Wilson Class 19 – Heifers Born 9 February to 2 March 2015 1. Lot 102 – Subhlair of Hunters – S & R Hunter 2. Lot 99 – Fiochag 3rd of Hunters – S & R Hunter 3. Lot 101 – Hayley 2nd of Rannoch – D. MacNaughton 4. Lot 100 – Katie Morag 11th of Blairlogan – D Logan 5. Lot 103 – Elvira Rhibin Ruadh Kintore Castle – J & J Singer 6. Lot 98 – Monica 13th of Thaggnam – A & A Garton 7. Lot 97 – Ailsa Emma Dhubh of Kintore Castle – J & J Singer

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Overall champion Ballyheather 3rd of Earn from Mrs H Corrigall sold for 2200gns

2nd of Glengarnock and out of Claggorm 14th of Glengarnock – this 3 year old heifer is in calf to Lachlan Ruadh of Ceannacroic and will be joining the overall champion female to head over to France. Section One Three Year Old Heifers Class One 1st Iona of Cnoc from Sydney & Maureen O’Hara 2nd Ruadh Aillidh 3rd of Isle of Bute from R & E McMillan sold to TJE Barr, Carlisle for 1600 gns 3rd Dosan Og 89th of Achnacloich from Tordarroch Estates sold to Yann Guisnel, France for 2400 gns 4th Solas Ruadh 19th of Craigowmill from Messrs Brown

Overall female winner of the Invernairn Cup, two year old champion & winner of the George Bruce Memorial Trophy Ballyheather 3rd of Earn from Mrs H Corrigall sold to Yann Guisnel, France for 2200 gns. Ballyheather is by Josh of Earn and out of Ballyheather 1st of Earn.

Kirsty the 9th of Craigowmil from Messrs Brown sold for 2700gns.

Claggorm 33rd of Glengarnock from A and H Kirkpatrick sold for 3000gns.

Reserve Overall, Champion three year old heifer and winner of Bell Ingram Quaich Claggorm 33rd of Glengarnock from A & H Kirkpatrick sold to M et Mme Todeschini, France sold for 3000 gns. Claggorm is by Angus Dubh

Iseabel 6th of Achnacloich from TL Nelson sold for 3000gns.

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84 Class Two 1st & reserve Champion three year old heifer Kirsty 9th of Craigowmill from Messrs Brown sold to K Gascoigne, Yorkshire 2nd Belle of Rhubodach from Messrs R & E Crawford sold to M et Mme Todeschini, France for 2400 gns 3rd Anna Fiadhaich 6th of Glengorm from Glengorm sold to Mrs Smith, Ardentallen for 1200 gns 4th Molly 2nd of Rhubodach from Messrs R & E Crawford sold to TJE Barr, Carlisle sold for 2000 gns Class Three 1st Reserve Overall, Champion three year old heifer and winner of Bell Ingram Quaich Claggorm 33rd of Glengarnock from A & H Kirkpatrick sold to M et Mme Todeschini, France sold for 3000 gns 2nd Siusan 8th of Glengarnock from A & H Kirkpatrick sold to N McLellan, Islay 3rd Iseabal 6th of Achnacloich from T.L. Nelson 1992 Trust sold to M Eberhart, Austria for 3000 gns 4th Eva 1st of Tordarroch from Culloden Fold sold to Mr A Ewing, Annan for 1100 gns Other Prices An Ros 7th of Glengorm from Glengorm sold to TJE Barr, Carlisle for 1500 gns Eilidh 7th of Isle of Bute from R & E McMillan sold to Mr A Ewing, Annan for 1300 gns Una Bhuidhe of Miungairigh from Mr AJ MacColl sold to Annie Perkins, Warwickshire for 900 gns Two Year Old Heifer Section two Class Four 1st & Reserve Champion Two Year old Nemanda 3rd of Knockendon from Ronald & Frances Fergie sold to Mrs D Wain, Derbyshire for 1800 gns 2nd Bannoch 7th of Cailaich from R & S Strachan sold to Sir James Paice, Cambridge for 1600 gns 3rd Bean Ruadh of Dams from Mr & Mrs CW Wilson sold to Yann Guisnel, France for 1400 gns 4th Hazel 14th of Knockendon from Ronald & Frances Fergie sold to Duncan MacGregor, Kilsyth

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Class 5 1st Overall female winner of the Invernairn Cup, two year old champion & winner of the George Bruce Memorial Trophy Ballyheather 3rd of Earn from Mrs H Corrigall sold to Yann Guisnel, France for 2200 gns 2nd Nana A Glean 5th of Blairlogan from Blairlogan Highlanders sold to K Gascoigne for 1800 gns 3rd Mhairi 3rd of Earn from Mrs H Corrigall sold to Sir James Paice for 1000 gns 4th Catriona 2nd of Gray Brae from Douglas & Hilary Crane Other Prices Ella 34th of Cailaich from R & S Strachan sold to Werner Urban, Germany for 1100 gns Una Bhuidhe of Balnabroich from Michael & Sally Nairn sold to Mr Hyslop, Biggar for 1100 gns Hazel 13th of Knockendon from Ronald & Frances Fergie sold to Yann Guisnel for 1100 gns Nicole Ruadh of Ceanncroic from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to Yann Guisnel for 1000 gns Sophie 6th of Knockendon from Ronald & Frances Fergie sold to T Ritchie, Lockerbie for 700 gns Magaidh 27th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to M Eberhart, Austria for 700 gns Chorrach 12th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to Wesner, Germany for 700 gns An Ros 8th of Glengorm from Glengorm sold to Agrigest, Italy for 600 gns Section Three Yearling Heifers Class 6 1st Champion Yearling Heifer & winner of Braes of Greenock Challenge Bowl Heather Buidhe of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to Yann Guisnel for 1300 gns 2nd Reserve Champion yearling Eilidh 2nd of Balnabroich from Sally & Michael Nairn sold to Yann Guisnel for 700 gns 3rd Sheila Beg of Balnabroich from Michael & Sally Nairn sold to Agrigest, Italy for 500 gns 4th Lizzie 2nd of Seam from Mr & Mrs Simon Haley sold to Yann Guisnel, France from 1000 gns Class 7 1st Peallachag Beag 4th of Dams from Mr & Mrs CW Wilson 2nd Foula of Rannoch from Donald MacNaughton sold to Glenstrae Farmers, Dalmally for 500 gns 3rd Magaidh 30th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to the Burns Family, Bonnybridge for 380 gns

4th Bhanna Prionnsa 11th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to Jim Fraser, Tilbouries for 380 gns Other Prices Seud Ruadh Beag 350th of Benmore from Mrs Emma Paterson sold to R & E Crawford, Isle of Bute for 800 gns Annag 2nd of Dams from Mr & Mrs CW Wilson sold to S & R Hunter for 800 gns Miriam Alexis 5th of Heatherhills Glenlivet from Mr AW Garrick sold to Glenstrae Farmers, Dalmally for 800 gns Gruagach 2nd of Balnabroich from Michael & Sally Nairn sold to Glenstrae Farmers, Dalmally for 600 gns Molag 2nd of Ardentraive from The Keys Family sold to Yann Guisnel from France for 400 gns Lady Carly 1st of Tordarroch from Tordarroch Estates sold to J Fraser, Tilbouries for 400 gns Molag 2nd of Ardentraive from The Keys Family sold to Yann Guisnel from France for 400 gns Heifer Calves Section 4 Class 8 1st &Reserve Champion Magaidh of Cladich from Mrs JH Strickland sold to Yann Guisnel, France for 800 gns. 2nd Mairina of Caomh 5th of Glengorm from Glengorm sold to Mr JB Cockburn,Yorkshire 3rd Arlene Ruadh of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to R & E Crawford, Isle of Bute for 780 gns 4th Lynsey of Keillmore from Stuart D Campbell sold to Mr R Raeside, Glasgow for 800 gns Class 9 1st Champion Calf & winner of Myrecairnie Perpetual Trophy Rowen 5th of Hunters from R & S Hunter sold to Mr R Halford, Tyne & Wear for 650 gns 2nd Eileen 4th of Hunters from S & R Hunter 3rd Katlin 1st of Hunters from S & R Hunter sold to the Burns Family, Bonnybridge for 520 gns 4th Wendredra 5th of Hunters from S & R Hunter sold to the Burns Family, Bonnybridge for 820 gns Other Prices Sorcha Dubh 3rd of Cladich from Mrs JH Strickland sold to Blairlogan Highlands, Alva for 800 gns Peigi Dubh 2nd of Ardoran from Ardoran Marine sold to to R & E Crawford, Isle of Bute for 720 gns Sharon 3rd of Dunach rfom Lord Denham sold to Agrigest, Italy for 700 gns

85 Lucilla 5th of Cladich from Mrs Jon H Strickland sold to Mr R Raeside, Glasgow for 700 gns Furan Magaidh 8th of Glengorm from Glengorm sold to Gerold Lintelmann, Germany for 700 gns Lady Alma Grianach of Cladich from Mrs JH Strickland sold to Agrigest, Italy for 500 gns Catriona Ruadh 5th of Dunach from Lord Denham sold to Mr G Montgomery, Cardross for 450 gns Jane Uasal 4th of Cladich from Mrs Jon H Strickland sold to the Burns Family, Bonnybridge for 450 gns Lach Geal of Dunach from Lord Denham sold to Agrigest, Italy for 450 gns

Ruadh Eilidh 6th of Escafeld from Mr and Mrs Haley sold for 2600gns.

Section 5 Cows Class 10 1st Caileag Bheag 43rd of Pennygown from Mr HA Garton sold to Mrs H Barker, Callander for 1100 gns 2nd Ruadh Eilidh 6th of Escafeld from Mr & Mrs S Haley sold to Mr Craig Finnie for 2600 gns

Una Dubh 22nd of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold for 2400gns.

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86 Class 11 1st Champion Cow & Winner of Thaggnam Cup Una Dubh 22nd of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to Annie Perkins, Warwickshire for 2400 gns 2nd & Reserve Cow Monica 8th of Thaggnam from Mr HA Garton sold to S Gillon Caithness for 2200 gns 3rd Mairearad Mhacair 4th of Ardbhan from The Keys Family sold to T Ritchie, Lockerbie for 1000 gns 4th Ceat 32nd of Meggernie from David D Cameron sold to Mr W Davies, Swansea

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125th SPRING SHOW & SALE OF HIGHLAND CATTLE Sunday 14th February & Monday 15th February 2016

Judge: Mr Donald MacNaughton of the Rannoch Fold

Other Prices Eilidh 5th of Tordarroch from Tordarroch Estates sold to N McLellan, Islay for 1500 gns Kaylee of Idvies from Tordarroch Estates sold to J & J Singer, Laurencekirk for 1000 gns Carly of Idvies from Tordarroch Estates sold to Mr Hyslop, Biggar for 900 gns Males Yearling Bull Calf Class 12 Sale Averages Three year old heifers - 1922 guineas/£2019 13 sold Two year old heifers – 1193 guineas/£1253 15 sold Yearling heifers – 640 guineas/£672 14 sold Heifer Calves – 598 guineas/£628 18 sold Cows – 1587 guineas/£1667 8 sold Young Handlers Class The judge for the young handlers Lynne Maclean of Benderloch, Oban had probably the most difﬁcult task over the weekend with 14 children forward for the Oban Times Young Handler Class. With a variety of ages and level of experience Lynne did a sterling job of placing the class with 12 year old Douglas MacDonald of Oban emerging as the eventual winner. Results as follows 1st Douglas MacDonald – Argyll 2nd Chloe Roberts – Sunderland 3rd Sandy Keys – Kerrera 4th Laura Hunter – Lanarkshire 5th Beth Noble – Aberdeenshire 6th Asha Nelson – Isle of Mull Reduction The reduction sale of Severie and New Severie folds on behalf of D Cameron & M & R Campbell took place following the male sections with a selection of heifers, cows and cows with calves at foot. 16 animals were sold averaging at £673.

Commentator for the Show, Mr Angus MacKay, Judge Mr Donald MacNaughton & new Breed Secretary Sian Sharp.

The 125th anniversary show and sale of Highland Cattle attracted a signiﬁcant audience from both the UK and Europe. The steady trade saw 20% of the animals sold head to Germany and a further 4 animals went to Denmark, 3 animals headed to Estonia and 2 animals made their way to Italy. This year’s judge was Donald MacNaughton, a well-known and respected stockman who wasted no time in sifting through the show classes and selecting his Champions. Although most section averages were back slightly on the previous year the clearance rate was 80% with 79 animals sold out of a total of 99.

Averages 3 - Aged Bulls - £1925 4 – Senior Bulls - £2048 (5, £3780 last year) 18 – Two Year Old Bulls - £2561 (13, £2913 last year) 11 – Yearling Bulls - £726 (3, £630 last year) 4 – Senior Females - £2573 (10, £2121 last year) 7 – Three Year Old Heifers - £1118 (11, £1743 last year) 10 – Two Year Old Heifers - £1145 (16, £1482 last year) 21 – Yearling Heifers - £750 (24, £795 last year) 1 – Unhaltered female - £200

Reserve Overall Male Champion & Reserve Two year old Male champion, winner of the Caledonian Marts (Stirling) Trophy

Male Championship Overall Male Champion & Two Year Old Male Champion and winner of the Craig Sellar Trophy and W.Pearson Brown Memorial Trophy for best two year old bull CAMPBELL OF TILBOURIES from J & L Fraser & Son. Sired by CAMPBELL 1ST OF TORDARROCH 9684 and out of CIARA DUBH OF LISMORE 62269, this young bull has been successfully shown during 2015. He was Male Champion at the Sutherland, Nairn & Grantown shows. Campbell is the ﬁrst exhibit from the Fraser family at Oban and Mrs Jon H Strickland paid the top price of the day, of 9000 guineas to secure this bull for the Cladich Fold.

Female Championship Overall Champion, Senior Heifer Champion & winner of DM Stewart Memorial Trophy COIRNEAL OF BALMORAL from H.M. The Queen, Balmoral Estates. Sired by PRIONNSA DUBH OF CRAIGOWMILL and out of PHIOBAIDH 93RD OF BALMORAL 56976, this bull achieved the second highest bid of the day, with Tom Nelson, the recently retired Highland Cattle Society President, securing the bull for his Glengorm Fold for 7000 guineas.

The Roy Cruickshank Goblet awarded to the stockman bringing out Champion animal

SUSAN 19TH OF ORMSARY from Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary). Sired by CALLUM 2ND OF GOLDENBERRY 10038 and out of SUSAN 11TH OF ORMSARY 61275, Susan was sold in-calf to Padruaig of Gildenvale and topped the female trade at 5000 guineas to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh.

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Angus W MacGillivray Memorial Quaich for stockman bringing out Champion female Mr Alan Bosomworth

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88 Reserve Overall Female Champion and Three Year Old heifer champion HAZEL 15TH OF KNOCKENDON from Ronald & Frances Fergie. Sired by JAMES BEUSACH OF AN SIDHEAN 9767 and out of HAZEL 5TH OF KNOCKENDON 63978, Hazel went to the same home as the Overall Champion, Mr David Smith, for 1500 guineas.

VALUED AT 3000gns was Eoin Mhor 11th of Mottistone from Michael Poland.

Aged Bulls – sponsored by The Farmers Guardian Section1, Class 1 1st & Best Aged bull - EOIN MHOR 11TH OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Michael Poland who sold to newly elected council member Sir James Paice 2nd & Reserve Aged Bull - ANGUS MOR OF GLENGOYNE bred by Mr Ewan MacKay and owned by Mr Angus MacKay, he went to Mr Parkinson for 1500 guineas. 3rd CEANNARD 5TH OF GLENGORM from Sydney & Maureen O’Hara – unsold 4th ADHAMH 1ST OF ACHNACROISH from Sydney & Maureen O’Hara and sold to Manfred Ruser of Germany. Senior Bulls – sponsored by The Farmers Guardian Section 2, Class 2 1st & Best Senior Bull -JOCK OF RHUDLE bred by Mr John Warmerdam and owned by Mr Duncan Buchanan sold to Rossal Estate for 1500 guineas. 2nd & Reserve Senior Bull - IAIN DUBH OF GLEANN DAIDH from Grace Noble – unsold. 3rd IAIN OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Michael Poland – unsold 4th HAMISH OF KNOCKENDON from Ronald & Frances Fergie and sold to Mr John Cooper from Tordarroch Estate for 1800 guineas.

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Two Year Old Bulls – sponsored by MacPhee & Partners Section 3, Class 3 1st Two Year Old Champion and Overall Male Champion - COIRNEAL OF BALMORAL from H.M. The Queen, Balmoral Estates and sold to Glengorm for 7000 guineas. 2nd CALLUM 10TH OF GOLDENBERRY from Mr Alan Kennedy – unsold. 3rd COINNEACH 2ND OF CORNTOWN from Mr Ron MacLean and sold to Mr Grant from Aviemore for 1000 guineas. 4th EOIN MHOR 14TH OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Alan Kennedy, bred by Mr Michael Poland and sold for 2000 guineas to Lorne Nelson at Achnacloich. Section 3, Class 4 1st Reserve Overall Male Champion and Reserve Two Year Old Champion - CAMPBELL OF TILBOURIES from J & L Fraser & Son who sold for 9000 guineas to Mrs Jon H Strickland of Cladich. 2nd CATHAG DUBH OF CRAIGOWMILL from Messrs Brown who sold for 5000 guineas to Leys Estate, Inverness. 3rd FERGUS RUADH 5TH OF KNOCKENDON from Ronald & Frances Fergie who sold for 1800 guineas to Mr D Fountain, Lockerbie. 4th STRUAN OF GLENKINGLASS from Mr R D Schuster – withdrawn from sale.

Cathag Dubh of Craigowmill.

Section 3, Class 5 1st JAMIE OF CRAIGLUSCAR from Hamish E T Irvine and sold for 2200 guineas to Martin Kock of Germany. 2nd JOCK 2ND OF ISLE OF BUTE from R & E McMillan – unsold. 3rd CALUM OF CRAIGLUSCAR from Hamish E T Irvine, sold for 2200 guineas to Euch Estates. 4th TORRIDON OF GLEANN DAIDH from Grace Noble, sold to Society President Mr Tom Thomson from Woodneuk for 1000 guineas. Yearling Bulls – sponsored by MacPhee & Partners Section 4, Class 6 1st Best Yearling Bull and Winner of the Dounside Challenge Bowl - CEILIDH OF MORTIMERS from Mortimers Farm Ltd, sold for 1800 guineas to Willi Bange & Sons & H Hoof, Germany. 2nd & Reserve Yearling Bull - BOND OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Michael Poland, sold to Mr Kairo Pilviste from Estonia for 1000 guineas. 3rd CHALLENGER 4TH OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Michael Poland – unsold. 4th MACSAUL OF ACHNACROISH from S & I McKay – unsold. Senior Heifers – sponsored by CKD Galbraith, presented by Nicky Archibald Section 5, Class 7 1st Best Senior Heifer and Overall Female Champion - SUSAN 19TH OF ORMSARY from Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary), sold to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh for 500 guineas. 2nd & Reserve Senior Heifer - PEIGI DUBH 8TH OF INVER from Mr John A Lithgow, sold to Mr Graham for 1600 guineas. 3rd GRUAGACH 48TH OF ORMSARY from Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary), sold to Mrs J C Whitehouse, Sussex for 2000 guineas. 4th SUSAN 18TH OF ORMSARY from Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary) – unsold.

89 Three Year Old Heifers - sponsored by CKD Galbraith Section 6, Class 8 1st & Reserve Three Year Old Heifer - UNA RUADH 48TH OF POLLOK from Glasgow City Council, sold to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh for 1200 guineas. 2nd RICHENDA 18TH OF ASHMORE from Ashmore and Strone Estate Ltd – unsold. 3rd BARABAL 9TH OF POLLOK from Glasgow City Council, sold to Woodneuk Farms Ltd for 850 guineas. 4th JENNY 4TH OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Michael Poland, sold to Mr Grant for 1000 guineas. Section 6, Class 9 1st Overall Three Year Old Heifer Champion & Reserve Overall Femal Champion - HAZEL 15TH OF KNOCKENDON from Ronald & Frances Fergie sold for 1500 guineas to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh. 2nd PRIMROSE 11TH OF KNOCKENDON from Ronald & Frances Fergie, sold to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh for 1600 guineas. Two Year Old Heifers - sponsored by CKD Galbraith Section 7, Class 10 1st & Reserve Two Year Old Heifer - PHIOBAIDH 109TH OF BALMORAL from H.M. The Queen, Balmoral Estates – withdrawn from sale. 2nd LORRAINE OF BALNABROICH from Michael & Sally Nairn sold to Mr Christoph Klinger of Norfolk for 700 guineas. 3rd SAMANTHA TERESA 2ND OF BORLAND from Mr K Howman – unsold. 4th SASKIA OF ALLANFEARN from Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton – unsold. Section 7, Class 11 1st & Best Two Year Old Heifer - ALIS 3RD OF BORLAND from Mr K Howman, sold for 2500 guineas to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh. 2nd AMY BELLE OF ALLANFEARN from Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton and sold to North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Secretary Mrs Veronica Thomson for 1200 guineas. 3rd CLAIRE 2ND OF BALNABROICH from Michael & Sally Nairn, sold to Manfred Ruser, Germany for 700 guineas. 4th BEAN RUADH 2ND OF DAMS from Mr & Mrs C W Wilson, sold to Manfred Ruser, Germany for 600 guineas.

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3rd PENNY DUBH OF MOSSCAIRN from Archie & Kay Aitchison, sold to Mr & Mrs D Cran, West Linton for 650 guineas. 4th RAONAID RIABHAG 1ST OF ARDBHAN from Mr & Mrs A A MacDonald, sold to Manfred Ruser, Germany for 800 guineas. Cows - sponsored by CKD Galbraith Section 9, Class 15 1st & Best Cow - ALICE SEONAG 5TH OF GLENGORM from Mr & Mrs Simon Haley, bred by Glengorm – unsold. DEAREST YEARLING heifer was Banarach of Shellachan which made 2000gns for Colin Stewart Winter.

Yearling Heifers - sponsored by CKD Galbraith Section 8, Class 12 1st Overall Yearling Champion and winner of the Y W Mok Trophy - MILIS 1ST OF SEAM from Mr & Mrs Simon Haley – withdrawn from sale. 2nd LIZZIE 3RD OF SEAM from Mr & Mrs Simon Haley – unsold 3rd IONA RUADH OF CEANNACROIC from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd, sold to Manfred Ruser, Germany for 500 guineas. 4th FRAOCH OF SHELLACHAN bred by Lt Col Colin Stewart Winter, Vendor: Mr D Dempster, sold to Manfred Ruser of Germany for 800 guineas. Section 8, Class 13 1st Reserve Overall Yearling Heifer - EVE 6TH OF BORLAND from Mr K Howman, sold to Manfred Ruser, Germany for 900 guineas. 2nd BANARACH OF SHELLACHAN from Lt Col Colin Stewart Winter, sold to Mr J Uhre from Denmark for 2000 guineas. 3rd FRAOCHAN OF TORRIE from Mrs H Barker, sold to Mr Christoph Klinger, Norfolk for 800 guineas. 4th TEE PEE HARRIS 2ND OF ARDBHAN from Mr & Mrs A A MacDonald, sold to Mr J Uhre, Denmark for 1200 guineas. Section 8, Class 14 1st BROOKE RUADH OF CEANNACROIC from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd, sold to Mr A Hyslop & Son for 500 guineas. 2nd ANNIE 7TH OF KYNEDOR from C.P & M.P Bruce, sold to Mr A Hyslop & Son for 600 guineas.

Unhaltered Females - sponsored by CKD Galbraith 1st CRUINNEAG 2ND OF ARDORAN from Ardoran Marine, sold to Mr T A Groves for 200 guineas. Best Pair of Females of Any Age 1st Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton (Allanfearn) 2nd Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary) 3rd Michael & Sally Nairn (Balnabroich) 4th Mr Donald Dempster (Teaghlach) Young Handlers Class – sponsored by Allﬂex & Fearing Judge – Mrs Catherine McKechnie 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Emily Armstrong – aged 10 Jayden McLachlan – aged 8 Donald MacLean – aged 16 Beth Noble – aged 13

Other Leading Prices Lot 11 LEUMADAIR OF GLENGORM from Glengorm, sold to Mr J Uhre from Denmark for 2500 guineas. Lot 13 MCLATCHIE RUADH OF ARDBHAN from Mr & Mrs A A MacDonald, sold to Mr K Hilborn for 2000 guineas. Lot 20 DONALD DUBH OF CAILAICH from R & S Strachan, sold to Mr H Hoof, Germany for 2500 guineas Lot 28 TOMINTOUL 1ST OF GLENGORM from Glengorm, sold to Mr H MacPhail, Isle of Mull for 2200guineas Lot 30 LACHLAN OF EILEAN MOR from Karen & Michael Macgregor, sold to T A Groves, Dunoon fro 2400 guineas Lot 41 BRAVEHEART OF MORTIMERS from Mortimers Farm Ltd, sold for 1200 guineas to Blairlogan Highlanders Lot 53 MAIRINA EALASAID 9TH OF GLENGORM from Glengorm, sold for 1200 guineas to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh

Lot 69 SGUILLIN 3RD OF MOTTISTONE from Mr Michael Poland, sold for 1200 guineas to Mr David Smith of Fraserburgh Lot 73 EILEEN SEAN OF KILLOCHRIES, from Killochries Fold, sold for 1100 guineas to Mr B Wainwright

Lot 77 BESS SEAN 2ND OF KILLOCHRIES from Killochries Fold, sold for 1400 guineas to Mr B Wainwright Lot 102 SEONAID SINEAG GHEAL 1ST OF ARDBHAN from Mr & Mrs A A MacDonald, sold for 1200 guineas to Mrs D Acella, Italy

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The Highland Cattle Society would like to thank the following for their generous support and sponsorship of this sale .........................................................................................................................................................................................

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Moorland Ecology The beneﬁts of having cattle grazing on a grouse moor are as effective as they are simple. (As featured in The Shooting Gazette) Having spent the past seven years working on a black grouse conservation project in the Galloway hills, I have learnt an enormous amount. Thousands of hours on the hill have given me a really good grasp of some of the basic principles of practical upland management, and while I’m certainly no expert, I’ve come to terms with the huge amount of work that goes in to producing wild game for shooting. When I ﬁrst started on the hill, I had only the vaguest notion of what I was letting myself in for, and I imagined that improving red and black grouse numbers would simply be a matter of lamping foxes and burning heather. As it turned out, my love of grouse has taken me to some unexpected areas over the years, and I was soon trying to get my head around issues relating to peatland hydrology and biodiversity. Perhaps I was just getting nerdy, but the deeper I dug into the subject of upland game, the more information kept coming up. During the course of the last few years working for the Heather Trust, I’ve travelled up and down the country looking at some of the best (and worst) heather management Britain has to offer. I’ve marvelled at neatly trimmed grouse butts on the North York Moors and then relished the wild, dramatic scenery of the Grampians, always in search of the latest and best moorland management techniques, and my interest has been particularly attracted to the projects which combine the threads of farming and sport. Traditionally, the best moors were for grouse only, and sheep or livestock were refused access altogether. It was widely believed that grouse and sheep did not mix, but over the past 30 years, lots of research and a broader understanding of moorland ecology has shown that livestock operations can actually complement sporting interests, and there will be few moors now which do not have livestock in some shape or form. Part of this change has been related to the control of ticks, and “mopping” up parasites with sheep has been shown to play a crucial role in reducing chronic diseases like louping ill. More generally, sheep and cows can play an active role in improving heather hill and upland farms for wild game, and in many areas, the loss of hill cattle has contributed to a

more general decline in all kinds of birds, plants and insects. On one Perthshire estate, I was fascinated to see how highland cows helped to restore black grouse numbers simply by careful management and grazing, and I decided to see if the same would work for me in Galloway. “Conservation grazing” is a terrible buzzword bandied around by government agencies and scientists, but in practice it is remarkably simple, particularly in the uplands. Cattle mash up and eat many of the grasses that would smother heather if they were left unchecked, and the diminutive stature of native breeds makes them less likely to damage the good plants by crushing them. Add to this the fact that they produce a constant supply of nutritious cowpats and the entire proﬁle of a moor can be shifted in favour of small insects, worms and useful herbs crucial to game birds, waders and other specialised upland species. The more you explore it, the more complex the picture becomes, but the positive beneﬁts of sensitive upland grazing can hardly be overstated. More and more shoots are getting involved in reintroducing some elements of agriculture to their management, and several of my keeper friends have been roped in to help look after cattle on the hill in Wales, Argyll and Sutherland. Having been born and brought up in Galloway, there was only one choice for me when it came to picking a breed. Galloway cows are renowned for their hardiness (and often their aggression), and they have lived alongside black grouse in the Southern Uplands for generations. Rather than the traditional black or belted Galloway, I managed to get my hands on four “riggit” heifer calves – a particularly rare colour variant with a beautiful white stripe down the length of their spine and a blue grey head. I hope to get them up into the hills during the course of this summer where they can start to work their magic on the encroaching grasses. Four little heifers will hardly make or break a moor, but perhaps they represent the start of something more substantial. If you had told me seven years ago that my love for black grouse would ultimately make me a farmer, I would never have believed you. The things we do for sport… Patrick Laurie

Some More Steps on a Highland Journey Australian Highland Cattle Society National Show 2015 Mount Pleasant, South Australia For almost forty years I have been privileged not only to have been invited judge Highland cattle in many parts of the world but also to visit many great folds some of which had been established for several generations. All of those visits gave me a wonderful opportunity to discover the role the Highland breed played, whether it was in the high plain desert of Southern Colorado, the newly restored heathland in Northern Holland or the high Alpine pastures of Austria and Switzerland. With each trip I never failed to learn a little more about the Highland breed and when managed correctly, just how versatile it is in environments of such diversity. Their ability to utilize and thrive on pasture that other breeds of cattle would barely survive on never ceases to amaze me. My invitation to judge the Australian Highland Cattle Society’s National Show in Mount Pleasant South Australia was yet another opportunity to discover how the Highland breed had progressed over the generations in the Southern Hemisphere. Over the years I have met many dedicated and enthusiastic breeders from Australia all of whom were determined to use the very best bloodlines available, in their efforts to further improve the standard of the Highland breed in their country. The cattle I was privileged to judge on the 7th of June 2015 were testimony to just how successful their efforts have been. Their selection of outstanding genetics from not only the homeland of the Highland breed but also the United States and Canada, have laid a solid foundation from which the breed can only advance and play a greater part in beef production, in a land which after my travels I consider to be the ﬁnest pastoral country I have ever visited. In this land, where livestock production is second nature, I am convinced that in the not-too-distant future more cattlemen will come to recognise just what the hardy Highland breed has to offer. With production and maintenance costs growing ever higher, cost-

efficient and low-maintenance cows will be the order of the day. This is where Highland genetics will come to the fore and the commitment and dedication of all those breeders, who over the years have strived to maintain the best attributes of our great breed, will be rewarded. The Highland breed was thought to have been introduced to Australia by Scottish migrants in or around 1830, at the very start of what one might call the pastoralisation of this vast nation. From 1825 onwards cattle breeds from the British Isles were to lay the foundation of what was to become one of the largest livestock-producing nations in the world. The Durham Shorthorns were the first to be introduced and throughout the nineteenth century large herds were developed especially in the Northern Territory. Several strains of this great breed evolved in the early years, most notably the Weebollabolla Shorthorn developed by the Munro family. They were bred specifically to survive the harsh conditions found in the Northern Territory, particularly heat stress and tolerance to tickborne diseases. The other notable strain was the high yielding Illawarra Shorthorn developed in the Illawarra district of New South Wales. The origins of this milking strain of Shorthorns originated from cows brought on ships to supply milk on the long voyage from England throughout the nineteenth century. Other well-known British breeds were to follow over the next twenty years, most notably that great grass converter the Hereford, along with the Devon and Red Poll. Some of the first Aberdeen Angus to find their way to the Sothern Hemisphere in 1840 came from the Tillyfour herd belonging to William McCombie, one of the most important Angus cattle breeders of the 19th century. The introduction of all of those British breeds were to lay the foundation for the development of several new breeds such as the now highly

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94 popular Murray Grey, first developed about 1905 by the Sutherland family near Victoria; this being the result of crossing an Aberdeen Angus bull with roan Shorthorn cows which produced the now well known silver-grey cattle. The Droughtmaster Breed is the result of crossing Zebu type cattle with mainly Shorthorn cows. The development of this now popular breed took place throughout the 1950-60s, the object being to produce cattle which were best able to adapt to the rough conditions found in New South Wales and the Northern Territories, and had the ability to walk long distances in search of water during the dry seasons. During the late nineteen-sixties and early nineteen-seventies several continental breeds were introduced to meet the market demand for larger cattle with improved growth rates, the most popular being the Simmental due to the fact that if the right type is chosen the Simmental female makes an outstanding suckler cow in many pastoral parts of Australia whether purebred or crossed. Throughout the development of the Australian beef industry it would appear that the Highland breed played no part, even although they were supposedly introduced around 1830. Why that should be is difficult to answer. One would have thought that any breed with a constitution such as the Highland animal has, would have been very well suited to much of the countryside, especially in the higher ranges, but it was not to be. The fact that one has to consider is that throughout the early part of the nineteenth century the Highland breed was rapidly loosing popularity in its homeland to the newly introduced Shorthorn breed from the north of England. This along with the development of the Aberdeen Angus saw the breeding of the once prominent Highland breed pushed back to its traditional homeland, the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland. The same theory could also explain why the early importations of the Highland breed to the United States and Canada did not have more influence on the development of their cattle industry. It is highly unlikely that any of the Highland cattle paraded before me carried any genetics from those early importations. What I saw was the result of live importations and the highly successful use of AI over a period of sixty years. The show day was ideal for the task, not too hot with a gentle breeze. As a Scot, having said this everyone I met on the morning prior to the

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judging was wrapped up and complaining of the cold, looking at me with bewilderment as I entered the ring, not only jacket-less but rolling up my sleeves in preparation for the task ahead. I knew by the time I had judged the ﬁrst two classes of junior heifers that this was going to be an enjoyable experience. All of the cattle showed an abundance of true breed character along with a high degree of consistency with regards to type.

Black heifer, Sona Pollach of Sea Crest, Junior female champion, Sire Uallach Dubh 6th of Pollok.

The junior female champion, Sona Pollach of Sea Crest (8032) born 26/9/13. Sired by Uallach Dubh 6th of Pollok, she was a very well proportioned heifer, deep ribbed, broad level back, outstanding coat of hair and standing on powerful legs and feet. The reserve award went to the yellow, Iseabail Bhuidhe of Glenstrae (8041) born 19/10/13 by Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley. Once again a heifer with good structure and locomotion. There was little to choose between them, both have the makings of quality brood cows.

Black cow, Female champion at the show, Skye of Keir of Delhaig, Sire Odhar of Bairnsley.

The senior female champion came from the class for females between three and five years, which proved to be the best class at the show. The leader and eventual overall champion went to the young black four-year-old cow, Skye Keir of Delhaig (7519) born 16/4/11 sired by Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley. This young cow showed all the best attributes of the Highland breed, outstanding udder and teat placement, moving with all the grace and femininity you would like in any breeding female, never putting a foot wrong, shown in just the right condition. This sadly is seldom the case in so many show rings today; all too often the exhibits are quite spoiled by carrying too much fat as the result of over-feeding and being kept in artificial conditions, completely spoiling their appearance when on parade, and possibly threatening their fertility in the future. This animal proved the value of keeping one’s stock in healthy and natural conditions, as befits both grass-based operations and the more marginal hill lands where Highland cattle traditionally thrive. The most difficult decision I had throughout the day was separating the first and second prize young cows. It was the sort of decision that makes judging great fun whilst at the same time making you think deeply, not only at the time but probably going through your mind for many years to come. Placing Adelaide 12th of Durness (7723) born 27/9/11 sired by Clarion of Durness put me in exactly that position. Once again we had a wonderful young Highland cow, showing all the right attributes with a great calf at foot, just the type breeders all over the world should be focused on. The reserve senior champion female award went to the dun heifer, Isobail Odhar of Bairnsley (7877) born 16/8/12 sired by Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley. This wellstructured heifer showed great width and depth, which did not detract from her femininity. With the female classes over I was, foolishly or otherwise, looking forward to the bulls; perhaps I should know better. As has been the case in so many showings I have adjudicated in, for over forty years, a show can very quickly go from heights of adulation to deep despair. As the first class of young bulls entered the ring my heart fell and I knew that whatever popularity I might have gained with exhibitors and the ringside whilst assessing the females was all about to come to a very abrupt end. I was about to become what my grandchildren, when being disciplined call me: “Bad Grandpa

95 Angus.” The term bulls should not have applied to the four calves as they paraded before me; what I asked myself was, did any of them merit an award? The answer should have been, NO. I placed them, handed out the awards and left the exhibitors in no doubt as to what I thought in relation to what their destiny should be.

Red bull, Dougal Brogarth of Sea Crest Junior male champion, Sire Brogach 4th of Craigowmill.

Dun bull, Am Prionnsa Og of Bairnsley, Male champion. Sire, Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley.

Thankfully the following classes provided some excellent examples. The junior champion, Dougal Brogarth of Sea Crest (8072) born 15/12/13 sired by Brogach 4th of Craigowmill showed all the good traits one should look for when selecting a young bull: level wide top line deep rib, walked well and masculine in appearance. The reserve award went to the white Lord Adam of Glenstrea (8197) born 21/5/14 sired by Smahach Buidhe of Bairnsley. This yearling looked as though he was just starting to show his true potential and should grow into a useful bull. The following class for bulls 24-36 months produced three quality

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96 examples of the breed, the youngest taking the top award, Am Prionnsa Og of Bairnsley (8027) born 1/5/13 by Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley. This young dun bull showed a degree of maturity not often seen in any bull of this age and is just what breeders should be focusing on if they want to attract commercially-minded cattle men to the Highland breed. He is one of the most correct young bulls I have seen for some time. He went on to become the male champion. A very good thick well-muscled bull took second place, Rummle of Bairnsley (8026) born 29/3/13 by Lord Montagu of old Greenlaw , who was followed by the red Calum of Lochwinnoch (7993) born 28/3/13 by Flash Gordon of Mac-Ladanae; a good type with thickness of body ideally suited to produce cattle to fatten of grass. Another deep well-muscled red bull lifted the winning ticket in the final class, Charles of Lochwinnoch (7549) born 13/4/11 by Flash Gordon of Mac-Ladanae. He went on to be placed reserve male champion. Out of all of the various group classes one stands out in my mind, which was the Sire’s Progeny Class, group of three animals, both sexes to be represented. This was won by the offspring of Am Prionnsa Odhar of Bairnsley (6759). This son of the Canadian-bred Sunset Limited Edition sired both the male and female champion as well as reserve female champion along with several other prize- winners. The high degree of consistency with particular regards to breed type and overall correctness was in my mind one of the highlights of the show. During my travels both in Canada and the United States I have seen many fine examples of Sunset Limited Edition’s offspring, his semen having been used extensively in several herds in both countries. At the National Western Stock Show in 2014 I had the pleasure to show the young bull, Beaverhead’s Brodgar taking first prize in his class as well as being part of the winning team in the best pair of bulls. This Sunset son showed all the same good breed characteristics as were on display at this show. My particular indirect connections with Sunset Limited Edition go back many years. The late Andrew Morrow and I were responsible for Sunset L.E.’s sire, Jock of Glengorm going to that well-known Canadian breeder Gordon Kohl. Going back a little further into Sunset’s pedigree you will find the bull, Iain Mor of Glenquich bred by the late Sandy Gordon. I bought Iain Mor as an outstanding eight month old calf in the autumn of 1984 intending to use him in my own fold. The following spring

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another Canadian breeder; Gordon Bryson visited Scotland with the intention of buying new blood lines for his Canadian herd. After Gordon and his wife had attended the Bull sale in Oban and finding nothing to their satisfaction they returned to look again at my young bull. The rest as they say is history, I parted with Iain Mor and he found his way to fame on the other side of the Atlantic. I will sum this tale up quoting the words of yet another Canadian, the wonderful singer songwriter, Joni Mitchell: “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” To get back to the topic at hand. With the last of the group classes over I thought the rest was going to be simple; young handlers’ classes should not require quite as much concentration, but how wrong I was. The competition was if anything more hotly contested than the regular classes. Having seen most of the handlers compete in various classes throughout the day it was instantly obvious this was the one that they wanted to win. The standard of showmanship was quite outstanding, in particular the young section with the young Declan Keanie showing for the first time, totally relaxed and full of confidence. Scott Carter was the proud winner in the senior section showing his favourite cow Charlotte of Amrabull Park; they were in complete unison and in perfect step. Throughout the judging I thought I might detect cattle that had been the result of a grading-up programme which have been used over the years as a means of developing any sort of numbers within the breed in Australia. It is a well-known fact that genetics from other breeds such as the Shorthorn and the Jersey have been introduced. One diary farmer graded up his entire Jersey herd using only semen imported from registered Highland bulls bred in Scotland and Canada. Try as I might I could not detect anything other than true Highland characteristics in every one of the cattle exhibited. When time permits I plan to look into their pedigrees to see what might be found. At the end of what was for me a most enjoyable day it was great to get the opportunity to talk to most of the exhibitors and discover a little more about the cattle I had been judging. I expressed my disappointment that this was what you might call a stand-alone show as it attracted a limited amount of spectators. The quality of all of the cattle on show were well worthy of a much bigger audience, especially when you consider the amount of preparation and expense all of the exhibitors undertook.

Maureen Macarthur & John Ashton

Bert & Petra Bouwman

The Applecross Trust

Mr G J H Rainey

Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald Gilleaspuig Of Tiretigan (M9909)

Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald Harris Of Sorne (Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr)

Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald Lord Mosscastle Of Old Greenlaw (M9575) (The Hon Mrs Henry Douglas-Home)

Allanfearn

Anloo

Applecross

April

Ardbhan

Hamish Of Isle Of Bute (R & E Mcmillan)

Ewan Ruadh 3rd Of Callachally (Mr H M Macphail)

Aonghas Dubh Of Ardbhan (M10050) (Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald)

Cameron Of Greenfield

Torridon Of Allanfearn

Crusoe Of Brue (M9730) (K & L Matheson)

Samvais Of West Edmondsley Silver (L & L Braines, Farmers)

Agrigest S.r.l

Achafada

Name of Bull and Breeder

Owner

Fold Name

Red

Black

Dun

Brindle

Red

Black

Red

Yellow

Colour

Barraiche 2nd Of Douneside (M7164)

Blair Jake 1st Of Heatherhills Glenlivet (M9583)

Gille Dubh Of Craigowmill (M8968)

Laochan Ruadh 3rd Of Knockendon (M9783)

Alistair Ruadh Of Lyntoun (M9902)

Gille Dubh 2Nd Of Killochries (M9338)

Germany 0343446651 Conen Of Greenfield

Crusoe Of Brue (M9730)

Piobaire Ruadh Of Dunvegan (M9481)

Samvais Of Brunnila Pplus (M10252)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

STOCK BULL LIST

Lady Jane 7th Of Old Greenlaw (F44863) By Ruaidhri 5th Of Flodden (M7709)

Eliza 6th Of Sorne (F61106) By Coinneach Of Borland (M9332)

Nighean Ruadh 17th Of Ormsary (F47311) By Kirkbost Of Ardbhan (M7737)

Canach Of Torlundy (F52067) By Macalastair Og Of Coirefuar (M7637)

Lady 28th Of Callachally (F59822) By Dougald Prince Of Killilan (M8804)

Dossan Muilleach Of Ardbhan (F37710) By Neil Of Auchnacraig (M7613)

Zirbe 2nd Of Anloo App B By Sire

Caileag Bheag 25th Of Callachally (F61382) By Aonghas Dubh Of Ardtornish (M8711)

Caileag Bheag 17th Of Callachally (F51104) By Dougald Prince Of Killilan (M8804)

Suisaidh Ruadh Of Killochries (F54445) By Seamus Of Killochries (M8292)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Ashmore & Strone Estate Ltd

Mr William J Grant

Mark Armstrong

Balmoral Estates

Michael & Sally Nairn

Balnafettach (Estates) Ltd Gile Nan Gleann Of Thaggnam (Mr Haydn A Garton)

Mr J Jameson

Nigel And Angela Taylor

Ashmore

Auchry

Balemartine

Balmoral

Balnabroich

Balnafettach

Baltinglass

Barlochan

Red

White

Red

Black

Colour

Cameron Dubh Of Barlochan

Philip Ruadh 3rd Of Auchtenny (M10083) (Mrs Virginia M Stacy-Marks)

Cliadhamh Mor Of Balmoral (M9993) (Balmoral Estates)

Ruaridh 1st Of Ubhaidh (M10102) (Mr Roy Tylden-Wright)

Black

Red

Prionnsa Dubh Of Craigowmill (Messrs Brown) Black

Uisage Beatha Of Dunach (Lord Denham)

Duncan Of Old Town Of Leys (Mr David Sutherland)

Seoras Of Ardura (Ardura Estate)

Callum Of Corntown (Mr Ron Maclean)

Ardoran Marine

Ardoran

Name of Bull and Breeder

Owner

Fold Name

Victor Of Coirefuar (M9115)

Flora 5th Of Lagg (F52774) By Victor 6th Of Earn (M7686)

Lady Alma Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (F57158) By Gille Dubh 2nd Of Rigg (M8663)

Seamrag 7th Of Dunach (F69632) By Red Alastair Of Meggernie (M10133)

Dulcie 2nd Of Milton Of Culloden By Tearlach 4th Of Moncreiffe (M8693)

Jennifer 1st Of Glengorm (F55847) By Prionsa Dubh Og Na Of Cailaich (M8816)

Una Of Boquhapple (F55403) By Seamus 5th Of The Wellburn (M8657)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Claire 4th Of Carsaig (F56203) By Gille Dubh Of Craigowmill (M8968)

Dorta 1st Of Auchtenny (F60124) By Kyle Of Tordarroch (M9267)

Julie 11th Of Craigowmill (F57145) By Brogach 1st Of Austie (M8031)

Lady White 68th Of Balmoral (F56967) By Domhnull Beusach Of Achnacloich (M7949)

Philip Ruadh 2nd Of Tullach Ard (M9641)

Fear Cinnidh Of Ardura (M9885)

Hamish Mhor 3rd Of Callachally

Torquil 1st Of West Merkland (M9439)

Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof (M9867)

Bentalla Of Mottistone (M10074)

Duncan Of Tirryside (M10129)

Archie Of Benmore (M10216)

Stuart Of Lyntoun (M9657)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Owner

West Lothian Council

Patricia Smith & P W Burns

Grant Hyslop

Mr K Howman

Mr & Mrs D R Fountain

K & L Matheson

Ms Riikka Palonen

Fold Name

Beecraigs

Bien Esk

Black Glen

Borland

Broomrigg

Brue

Brunnila

Red

Yellow

Colour

Lawrence Of Brunnila

Siarach Of Balmoral (Balmoral Estates)

Rob Ruadh Of Gartchonzie (Mr R Bender)

Fergus Ruadh 5Th Of Knockendon (Ronald & Frances Fergie)

Stepdancer 3Rd Of Glengorm (M9706) (Glengorm)

Silas 3rd Of Borland

Red

Harris 2nd Of Sorne (Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr) Yellow

Jock Of Inversnaid (M10173) (Mr Andre Goulancourt)

Kelso 1St Of Sauchie (William Roddie)

Charlie Of Pollok (Glasgow City Council)

Name of Bull and Breeder

Lachlan Of Marrick Park

Cliadhamh Mor Of Balmoral (M9993)

Eoin 2nd Of Glengorm (M9915)

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767)

Campbell Ruadh Of Dalriada (M8974)

Hector Of Grishipol (M9478)

Stepdancer 3rd Of Glengorm (M9706)

Jock Of Sorne (M9202)

Anndra Of Thaggnam (M9784)

Callum Of Pollok (M6065)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Charlotte Of Ranna Villa By Pilkmose Valentino

Phiobaidh 97th Of Balmoral (F63381) By Corriethomag Of Ormsary (M9351)

Anastasia Of Gartchonzie (F46568) By Alastair Ruadh Of Glen Nevis (M8065)

Diorbhail Of Oliver (F49588) By Angus Of Rashiehall (M8646)

Mairina Ial 2nd Of Glengorm (F43636) By Coinneach Of Pollok (M7457)

Samantha 3rd Of Borland (F52648) By Talisman 1st Of Glengorm (M8703)

Eliza 6th Of Sorne (F61106) By Coinneach Of Borland (M9332)

Cuailean 87th Of Achnacloich (F43655) By Fear-Brataich Of Glengorm (M8146)

An Uiseag 3rd Of Upper Cornabus (F47561) By Jamie Dealbach 2nd Of Glengorm (M8151)

Chorrach 3rd Of Pollok (F60986) By Wallace Of Pollok (M8987)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Owner

Ms Riikka Palonen

Mr H M Macphail

Mrs Thomson

Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd

Mrs Jon H Strickland

Mr Ron Maclean

Hamish E T Irvine

Fold Name

Brunnila

Callachally

Catesby

Ceannacroic

Cladich

Corntown

Craigluscar Farm Fold

4 Colour

Angus Dubh Of Savalmhor (M9793) (Mr Peter & Mrs Doreen Gunn)

Josh Of Earn (M10007) (Mrs Heather Corrigall)

Coinneach Of Corntown (M10200)

Whitelaw Of Killochries (M9715) (Killochries Fold)

Campbell Of Tilbouries (Mr J S Fraser)

Aonghas Of An Sidhean (M9766) (The Firm Of Ernest Crawford)

Laurence Of Knockendon (M10162) (Ronald & Frances Fergie)

Ewan Dubh Of Ceannacroic (M10018)

Domhnull 2Nd Of Tiffield (Mr R Ogbourne & Miss S Shaw)

Tomintoul 1st Of Glengorm (Glengorm)

Black

Red

Yellow

Black

Red

Black

Red

Tearlach Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ghlinne Of Brue (K & L Matheson) Red

Name of Bull and Breeder

Ciara Dubh Of Lismore (F62269) By Dougal Dubh Of Rigg (M8802)

Banrigh 68th Of Cladich (F42654) By Cathach 4th Of Millerston (M7640)

Lizzie Of Knockendon (F54056) By Dougald Prince Of Killilan (M8804)

Lady Ruadh 1st Of Glengarry (F43850) By Ben Alder 2nd Of Auch (M7988)

Handsome Of Bemborough (F43085) By Albert Of Knotting (M7776)

An Ros 3rd Of Glengorm (F64162) By Eoin Mhor Of Torloisk (M9189)

Magaidh A Ghlinne Of Brue (F59845) By Lachlan 2nd Of Auchnacraig (M8869)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Angus Dubh Of Invercassley (M7806)

Howard Of Earn (M10120)

Stuart Of Lyntoun (M9657)

Matilda 2nd Of Tullach Ard (F44005) By Balach Beag Of Pennygown (M7740)

Eleanor 1st Of Earn (F57248) By Caimbeul 1st Of Earn (M8071)

Beitidh 4th Of Benmeanach (F60180) By Othello 2nd Of Meggernie (M9368)

Maccuish Of Clach-Na-Gruagach (M8682) Malda Dubh 4th Of Killochries (F52735) By Calum Seoladair Dubh Of Killochries (M9097)

Campbell 1st Of Tordarroch (M9684)

James Beusach Of Shenavallie (M8641)

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767)

Tarbh Dubh 2nd Of Druimdearg (M9354)

James Beusach Of Shenavallie (M8641)

Tomintoul Of Glamis Castle

Siarach Of Balmoral

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

J & M Mcconachie & Son Jacob 2nd Of Benmore P (Mrs Emma Paterson)

The Culloden Fold

La Ferme Du Mas Du Bost Alasdair 4th Of Woodneuk (Woodneuk Farm Ltd)

La Ferme Du Mas Du Bost Jock 12th Of Woodneuk (Woodneuk Farm Ltd)

Inverdunning Ltd

Lord Denham

Edgerston Trading (2006) Ltd

Karen & Michael Macgregor

Joe Engelhardt

Clive And Kay Shepherd

Andrew Montgomery

Culfoich

Culloden

Du Mas Du Bost

Dumyat

Dunach

Edgerston

Eilean Mor

Elsenberg

Ennerdale

Firgrove

Clansman Of Roisbheinn (M9548) (Mr & Mrs A Blackburn)

Ceallach Of Ennerdale

Gille Dun Dubh 64Th Of Ardbhan (Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald)

Ceannard 16th Of Cnoc (Sydney & Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hara)

Alasdair Of Hyndford (M10076) (Mr Alan Prentice)

Bentalla Of Mottistone (M10074) (Mr Michael Poland)

Uilleam Of Balmoral (Balmoral Estates)

Leanach Of Culloden

Hamish Buidhe Of Battle Court (Messrs Young & Brown)

Hamish E T Irvine

Craigluscar Farm Fold

Name of Bull and Breeder

Owner

Fold Name

Red

White

Dun

Yellow

Red

White

Red

Yellow

Black

White

Red

Colour

Ninian Of Benmeanach (M8723)

Rushmore Bracken (M7582)

Gille Dubh 2Nd Of Killochries (M9338)

Ceannard 5Th Of Glengorm (M9914)

Jacobite Of Benmore (M9759)

Bentalla Of Glengarnock (M9218)

Hamish Mhor 3rd Of Callachally

Jock 5th Of Woodneuk (M10128)

Alasdair Of Cnoc Ard (M9897)

Craig Of Tordarroch (M9681)

Alastair Ruadh Of Meggernie (M9822)

Bruce Buidhe Of Ceannacroic (M9446)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Frangag Donn Mor 2nd Of Torloisk (F40791) By Caoidhean Of Dalriada (M7190)

Bonny Jane Of Ben Eyrie (F65735) By Gille Coir Of Pennygown (M6883)

Hearat Pheallachag Of Ardbhan (F47356) By Kirkibost Geal Of Ardbhan (M8122)

Una Of Hellifield (F68828) By Eoin Of Hellifield

June Of Auchnacraig (F44542) By Alasdair Mor Of Callachally (M7935)

Molly 6th Of Craigowmill (F58939) By Jock Of Craigowmill (M8640)

Bhadair Ruadh 41st Of Balmoral (F55244) By Domhnull Beusach Of Achnacloich (M7949)

Bachy 10th Of Woodneuk (F56767) By Iain Ruadh 3rd Of Woodneuk (M9137)

Ceo 3rd Of Woodneuk (F65441) By Iain Dubh Of Woodneuk (M8370)

Heather 1st Of Tordarroch (F60332) By Dalriada Of Ballyheather (M7899)

Iona 23rd Of Benmore (F51989) By Samson Og Of Glenogle (M8457)

Victoria Of Battle Court (F63359) By Monarch 1st Of Earn (M9300)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Rspb Scotland

Mr Duncan Thomas Handley

A & H Kirkpatrick

Glengorm

Mr R D Schuster

Gotsgarten Organic Farm Achadh 4th Of Gotsgarten

Gotsgarten Organic Farm Manus 2nd Of Gotsgarten

Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle Ltd

Ghiol

Gilden Vale

Glengarnock

Glengorm

Glenkinglass

Gotsgarten

Grace

Brogach 8Th Of Leys (Leys Castle Farm)

Stuart 2nd Of Lyntoun (M9903) (Mr D R Dickson)

Tomintoul Of Glamis Castle (Strathmore Farming Company)

Jock 2nd Of Inversnaid (Mr Andre Goulancourt)

Coirneal Of Balmoral (Balmoral Estates)

Lachlan Ruadh Of Ceannacroic (Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd)

Jock 4Th Of Glengarnock

Proiseil Dubh Armunn Of Murray Cooper P (M9686) (C A & J Watmore)

Iain Dubh Of Ceannacroic (Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd)

Shane 1St Of Roundhill (Mrs A M Kershaw)

Eric Buatsch

Foxgloves

Name of Bull and Breeder

Owner

Fold Name

Red

Brindle

Yellow

Red

Black

Yellow

Colour

An Speireag Of Lagg (M9668)

Manus Vom Eifgental (M10113)

Achadh Chuilter Of Ormsary (M9932)

Iain Proiseil Of Shenavallie (M8783)

Craigowl 5th Of Glamis Castle (M9971)

Jock Of Sorne (M9202)

Prionnsa Dubh Of Craigowmill

Tarbh Dubh 2nd Of Druimdearg (M9354)

Jock Of Cullerne (M6816)

Orison Of Culfoich (M9364)

Tarbh Dubh 2Nd Of Druimdearg (M9354)

Hamish 1St Of Roundhill (M8669)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Bean Ruadh 64th Of Leys (F58580) By Seamas 6th Of Innisard (M9220)

Adonia Of Hof Husmann (F67731) By Oktavian Of Ashdwell (M9055)

Eiteag Ruadh 2nd Of Gotsgarten By Samuel 2nd Of Gotsgarten (M10295)

Isla Of Lyntoun (F53999) By Iain Riabhach 2nd Of Iomroll (M9147)

Anabla 27th Of Glamis Castle (F56730) By Craigowl 2nd Of Glamis Castle (M8721)

Cuailean 3rd Of Inversnaid (F54173) By Samuel Of Auchnacraig (M8079)

Phiobaidh 93rd Of Balmoral (F56976) By Dubhlanaiche Of Balmoral (M8957)

Elsa Ruadhe Of Ceannacroic (F57392) By Donald Dubh Of Kindrochaid (M9166)

Claggorm 6th Of Glengarnock (F52741) By Bentalla Of Callachally (M7643)

Dosan 7th Of Woodneuk (F51533) By Iain Dubh Of Woodneuk (M8370)

Megan Ruadhe Of Ceannacroic (F57391) By Donald Dubh Of Kindrochaid (M9166)

Ann Of Roundhill (F52703) By Benjamin Of Thursden (M7902)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Owner

Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle Ltd

Martin & Lindsey Trees

Mr A W Garrick

Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip

T J & E Barr

Fold Name

Grace

Grafton

Heatherhills Glenlivet

Hellifield

Highcross

Jock Of Sorne (M9202) (Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr)

Uallach Ruadh 2nd Of Pollok (M9788) (Glasgow City Council)

Millburn Of Hellifield

Mannochmore Of Hellifield

Maclean Of Allanfearn (Maureen Macarthur & John Ashton)

Macallan Of Hellifield (M10223)

Calum Dubh Of Gilden Vale Gold (Mr Duncan Thomas Handley)

Alexander 2nd Of Mottistone (M10227) (Mr Michael Poland)

Prionnsa Dubh Of Gilden Vale (Mr Duncan Thomas Handley)

Sean Neartmhor Of Craigluscar (Hamish E T Irvine)

Iain Dubh Of Gleann Daidh

Name of Bull and Breeder

Red

Black

Red

Black

Red

Black

Colour

Jock Of Moncreiffe (M7763)

Seamus 5th Of The Wellburn (M8657)

Calum Buidhe Of Torloisk (M9559)

Connor Of Lagg (M9717)

Crusoe Of Brue (M9730)

Romach Rob Of Torloisk (M9319)

Black Prince 2Nd Of Idvies (M9487)

Alexander Of Glengorm (M9790)

Black Prince 2Nd Of Idvies (M9487)

Sean Ghart Of Ormsary (M10125)

Lasgair Dubh 2Nd Of Killochries (M9466)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Alice Peather 4th Of The Wellburn (F39156) By Stepdancer 1st Of Glengorm (M7770)

Una Ruadh 18th Of Pollok (F46995) By Drostan Of Strathmashie (M7646)

Millie 29th Of The Kiln (F54278) By Taurus Of Dibden (M8665)

Myra 3rd Of Lagg (F52780) By Victor 6th Of Earn (M7686)

Abigail 2nd Of Tirry-Side (F55699) By Ewan Of Tordarroch (M8557)

Mairi 3rd Of Benmeanach By Lord Glespin Of Old Greenlaw (M7883)

Una Eiteag Of Gilden Vale (F66486) By Barnaigh Dubh Of Cim (M9197)

Julie 16th Of Craigowmill (F58932) By Brogach 1St Of Austie (M8031)

Furan Fraoch Of Gilden Vale (F61089) By Barnaigh Dubh Of Cim (M9197)

Megan 12th Of Killochries (F64492) By Somerled Of Killochries (M9102)

Fiona 3rd Of Southmuir (F66202) By Ailig 2nd Of Glengorm (M9323)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Owner

James Mawle

Herr U Husmann

Mr Stephen & Mrs Rosemary Hunter

Mr Alan Prentice

Mr John A Lithgow

Mrs Sarah Paskins

Mr Alan Coddington & Miss H J Rushworth

Fold Name

Hisland

Hof Husmann

Hunters

Hyndford

Inver

Iron Mine Lane

Jaggards

Lachlan Dubh Of Hellifield (M10222) (Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip)

Fernando 1st Of Jaggards Silver (Mr Alan Coddington & Miss H J Rushworth)

Ruaridh Of Inver

Alexander Of Glengorm (M9790) (Glengorm)

Gregor Of Gray Brae (Douglas And Hilary Crane)

Dougie Of Hunters

Odysso Of Hof Husmann

Modest Of Hof Husmann

Jakob Of Hof Husmann

Achadh Chuilter Of Ormsary (M9932) (Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary))

Jamie Of Hisland

Name of Bull and Breeder

Black

Red

Black

Red

Black

Red

Black

Colour

Lady White 1st Of Gray Brae (F57279) By Angus Of Rashiehall (M8646)

Capleadh Proiseag 3rd Of Broomrigg (F68166) By Urquhart Of Tordarroch (M9139)

Ailis Of Hof Husmann (F51729) By Phil Of Hof Husmann (M9053)

Aurelia Of Hof Husmann (F58664) By Oak Vom Eifgental (M9280)

Eva 19th Of Ormsary (F47307) By Kirkbost Of Ardbhan (M7737)

Sine Dhubh Of Craigowmill (F53760) By Gille Dubh 2nd Of Rigg (M8663)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Aonghas Dubh Of Roisbheinn (M9693)

Lord Montague 2nd Of Reeches (M9998)

Lochlan Of Sorne (M9920)

Leitidh Dhubh Of Ardbhan (F54569) By Maciain Dubh Of Killochries (M8895)

Fern 1st Of Jaggards (F63774) By Uisdean Of Craigowmill (M9429)

Peigi Dubh 3rd Of Inver (F56213) By Gille Dubh Of Craigowmill (M8968)

Dealbhach Graidhein Dubh Of Knockendon Mairina Ial 4th Of Glengorm (M9716) By Ceannphort 2nd Of Glengorm (M8532)

Stepdancer 3Rd Of Glengorm (M9706)

Jock Of Inversnaid (M10173)

Oktavian Of Ashdwell (M9055)

Magnus 2nd Of Glengarnock (M9664)

Joker Of Hof Husmann (M8948)

Hamish Mhor 2nd Of Callachally (M9117)

Lord Angus Of Hisland (M10276)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Owner

Mrs Jane Christine Whitehouse

Dr S Janz

Mrs Marlene A Brunt

W G C Farming Ltd

Mr Finlay Macdonald

J & J Singer

Ronald & Frances Fergie

C.P & M.P Bruce

Fold Name

Janes Fold

Jiggel

Kecksys

Kilmartin Hall

Kinlochroag

Kintore Castle

Knockendon

Kynedor

Bentalla 2nd Of Mottistone (M10075) (Mr Michael Poland)

Abhag 1st Of Culfoich (M9732) (J & M Mcconachie & Son)

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767) (The Firm Of Ernest Crawford)

Uallach Dubh 6Th Of Pollok (M9913) (Glasgow City Council)

Pibroch Of Ardbhan (Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald)

Donnchadh 2Nd Of Miungairigh P (Mr A J Maccoll)

Calum Seoladair Dubh 6th Of Killochries (Killochries Fold)

Ben Of Kecksys

Eoin Mhor 2nd Of Miungairigh (M10049) (Mr A J Maccoll)

Balach Dubh Of Clach Na Gruagach (Mr Aa Mackay)

Tearlach Of Benmore (Mrs Emma Paterson)

Name of Bull and Breeder

Yellow

Red

Yellow

Black

White

Black

White

Red

Black

Red

Colour

Dam and Sire of Dam

Clara Beg 3rd Of Miungairigh (F57951) By Eoin Mhor Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)

Bentalla Of Glengarnock (M9218)

Cuairtear Of Balmoral (M8438)

James Beusach Of Shenavallie (M8641)

Uallach Dubh 4Th Of Pollok (M9705)

Lady Alma 3rd Of Kindrochaid (F51972) By Fingal Of Callachally (M8511)

Ochre Of Culfoich (F54662) By Exhibit 2nd Of Auch (M8728)

Bac Mor Of An Sidhean (F55612) By Eoin Mhor Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)

Siusan Ruadh 45Th Of Pollok (F57506) By Gille Riabhach Of Pollok (M8289)

Lord Mosscastle Of Old Greenlaw (M9575) Lily Ann Ghille Dubh Of Ardbhan (F61298) By Gille Dubh 2nd Of Killochries (M9338)

Achadh Chuilter Of Ormsary (M9932)

Selina Of Kinpurnie (F59003) By Oganach Of Achnacloich (M8921)

Donalda Of Vidamir Tiddle (F58224) By Gaisgeach Buidhe Of Coirefuar (M8683)

Frangag Banarach 4th Of Torloisk (F46932) By Iain Og 2nd Of Pennygown (M7744)

Currac Na Cuthaige 4th Of Clach-Na-Gruagach (F58019) By Maccuish Of Clach-Na-Gruagach (M8682)

Solas Emma 3rd Of Benmore (F67875) By Alastair Ruadh Of Meggernie (M9822)

Calum Seoladair Dubh 2nd Of Killochries (M9213)

Archie Of Reeches (M10143)

Eoin Mhor Of Torloisk (M9189)

Uiieam Dubh Of Cnoc Na Sith (M9934)

Corneal 3Rd Of Lagg

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Owner

C.P & M.P Bruce

Gyle Lawrie & Donald Macnaughton

Leys Castle Farm

James & Laura Leeming

E.m. Lloyd

Manx Rare Breeds Ltd

Ms Julia Carr

Miss Donatella Acella & Family

Archie & Kay Aitchison

Fold Name

Kynedor

Lagg & Rannoch

Leys

Logie

Maesgwm

Manx

Marrick Park

Morag

Mosscairn

Red

Black

White

Yellow

Colour

Scott 2Nd Of Miungairigh P (Mr A J Maccoll)

Nero Eilean Dubh 1St Of Morag

Locklan 2nd Of Sorne (M9797) (Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr)

Emperor Ruadh Of Knockendon (Ronald & Frances Fergie)

Calin 3rd Of Douglas (M9701) (Douglas And Angus Estates)

600322 Of Pollok (Glasgow City Council)

Red

Black

Red

Yellow

Alexander 2nd Of Hyndford (Mr Alan Prentice) Red

Jock Of Lyntoun (M9699) (Mr D R Dickson)

Cathag Dubh Of Craigowmill (Messrs Brown)

Bein Gael Of Earn (Mrs Heather Corrigall)

Callum 8th Of Goldenberry (Mr Alan Kennedy)

Name of Bull and Breeder

Achadh Chuilter Of Ormsary (M9932)

Eilean Dubh 5th Of Craigowmill

Coinneach 1St Of The Wellburn (M9595)

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767)

Calin Of Coirefuar (M8908)

Calum 4th Of Pollok (M9089)

Alexander Of Glengorm (M9790)

Angus Of Rashiehall (M8646)

Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof (M9867)

Josh Of Earn (M10007)

Callum Of Cir Mhor (M10124)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Bac Mor 12th Of Torloisk (F52338) By Eoin Mhor Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)

Mairi Mhor 7th Of Killochries Fold (F66642) By Sean Ghart Of Ormsary (M10125)

USA 27538 Trafalgar Eboli (ET) By USA 24228 Trafalgar Benedict (M9732)

Elsa Of Knockendon (F54064) By Challenger Of Tain (M8937)

Ailsa 9th Of Douglas (F50496) By Ruaidhri 5th Of Flodden (M7709)

Monica 26th Of Pollok (F54137) By Gille Riabhach Of Pollok (M8289)

Banrigh 2nd Of Hyndford (F70458) By Jacobite Of Benmore (M9759)

Erinn Of Glengarry (F47810) By Pibroch Of Pennygown (M8504)

Una 3rd Of Craigowmill (F55450) By Brogach 1st Of Austie (M8031)

Erin 3rd Of Earn (F66092) By Brogach 1st Of Auchtenny (M10121)

Morag 3rd Of Avondale (F58417) By Coinneach 4th Of Pollok (M8096)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Owner

Mr Michael Poland

Muirhouse Farm Partnership

Charles C Morgan

Tracey Noy

Herr Axel Potthoff

Sir William J Lithgow, BT & Son (Ormsary)

Fold Name

Mottistone

Murhse

Mynydd Du

Oakwood

Oberberg

Ormsary

Padruaig Dubh Of Gilden Vale (Mr Duncan Thomas Handley)

Meall Ghaordaidh Of Meggernie (Meggernie Estate)

Uilleam Of Callachally (M10201) (Mr H M Macphail)

Hector Ruadh 3rd Of Meggernie (Meggernie Estate)

Victor 7Th Of Earn Silver (Mrs Heather Corrigall)

Moc Of Mynydd Du

Fearnoch Of Earn (Mrs Heather Corrigall)

Jock Of Whitslaid (Mrs S Younger)

Duhall 4Th Proiseag Ruadh Of Murhse

Eoin Mhor 8th Of Mottistone (M10224)

Donnachadh Ruadh Of Vom Sunderberg (Willi Bange & Sons)

Name of Bull and Breeder

Black

Yellow

White

Red

Black

Red

Dun

Red

Colour

Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies (M9487)

Challenger Of Mottistone (M9963)

Ruairidh Of Hyndford (M9377)

Challenger Of Mottistone (M9963)

Brogach 1st Of Auchtenny (M10121)

Orag Mhor 1st Of The May (M9510)

Brogach 1st Of Auchtenny (M10121)

Eoin Mhor Of Miungairigh (M9474)

Hamish Of Sholto (M9700)

Eoin Mhor Of Miungairigh (M9474)

Donald Of Tordarroch (M10246)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Una Ruadh Of Gilden Vale (F59465) By Barraiche 2nd Of Douneside (M7164)

Fraoch 27th Of Meggernie (F56440) By Ninian Of Benmeanach (M8723)

Lady 25th Of Callachally By Hamish Mhor 2Nd Of Callachally (M9117)

Nana-A-Gleann 15th Of Meggernie (F54699) By Ninian Of Benmeanach (M8723)

Muilleach 5th Of Earn (F59057) By Paidhraig Of Tordarroch (M8935)

Subhlair Dubh 11th Of Brucefield (F58229) By Domhnull Of Oak (M8798)

Faith 1st Of Earn (F53913) By Seumas Of Pennygown (M7636)

Neoinean Og 5th Of Whitslaid (F58610) By Alasdair Mhor Of Roisbheinn (M9063)

Proiseag Ruadh 1st Of Murhse (F61491) By Alasdair Of Whitslaid (M9531)

Molly 6th Of Craigowmill (F58939) By Jock Of Craigowmill (M8640)

Lady Alma Of Pollok (F59315) By Calum 4th Of Pollok (M9089)

Dam and Sire of Dam

R G Robertson

Glasgow City Council

Mr J M Ayres

James Williamson & Jacky Harrison

Mrs Liisa & Mr Risto Volanen

Ms Yvonne White

Mr Robert Wain

Norman G. A. Coles

Pitgarvie

Pollok

Reeches

Reilth Top

Rekola

Romesdal

Rose

Roundoak Highland

Red

Yellow

Red

Colour

Samuel Of Pollok (M9587) (Glasgow City Council)

Conan Of Yscirfawr (Mrs Beverly Evans)

Sean Of Killochries (Killochries Fold)

Donnchadh Of Miungairigh (Mr A J Maccoll)

Brogach Of Gilden Vale (Mr Duncan Thomas Handley)

Nelson Of Knockendon (Ronald & Frances Fergie)

Russell Of Craigowmill (Messrs Brown)

Yellow

White

Red

Black

Yellow

Red

Jock 11th Of Woodneuk (Woodneuk Farm Ltd) Red

Craigowl 8th Of Glamis Castle (Strathmore Farming Company)

Bono Buidhe Of Ceannacroic (M10019) (Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd)

Mr Christopher P Palmer Hector Of Whitslaid (Mrs S Younger)

Palmeria

Name of Bull and Breeder

Owner

Fold Name

Calum 4th Of Pollok (M9089)

Conan Of Corriemuckloch (M8917)

Sean Ghart Of Ormsary (M10125)

Achadh Chuilter Of Ormsary (M9932)

Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies (M9487)

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767)

Russell Of Balure (M9477)

Jock 5th Of Woodneuk (M10128)

Douglas Of Roisbheinn (M9167)

Bruce Buidhe Of Ceannacroic (M9446)

Eoin Mhor Of Miungairigh (M9474)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Sobhrach 4th Of Pollok (F48820) By Philip 1st Of Craycombe (M7232)

Jarc Ola Barabal 2nd Of Gilden Vale (F66487) By Barnaigh Dubh Of Cim (M9197)

Seonaidh Ruadh Of Killochries (F56131) By Jock Of Moncreiffe (M7763)

Clara Beg 3rd Of Miungairigh (F57951) By Eoin Mhor Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)

Una Ruadh Of Gilden Vale (F59465) By Barraiche 2nd Of Douneside (M7164)

Primrose 2nd Of Knockendon (F55729) By Challenger Of Tain (M8937)

Una Bhuidhe 2nd Of Craigowmill (F46658) By Stepdancer 2nd Of Glengorm (M8348)

Bachy Mor 19th Of Woodneuk (F56758) By Iain Dubh Of Woodneuk (M8370)

Baravalla Uasail 11th Of Glamis Castle (F56731) By Craigowl 2nd Of Glamis Castle (M8721)

Elsa Ruadhe Of Ceannacroic (F57392) By Donald Dubh Of Kindrochaid (M9166)

Neoinean Og 7th Of Whitslaid (F60437) By Alasdair Mhor Of Roisbheinn (M9063)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Owner

Norman G. A. Coles

Mr David D Cameron

M R Campbell

Nicole & Kurt Hildebrandt

Tom & Claire Sample

Mr J S Fraser

Fold Name

Roundoak Highland

Severie

Severie New

Taille Pins

The Geal Ros

Tilbouries

Ewan 1st Of Munlochy (R S & J M Tilford)

Eden 2nd Of Sorne (Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr)

Conall Dubh Of Tilbouries

Campbell 1st Of Tordarroch (M9684) (Tordarroch Estates)

Calum Dubh Of Ceannacroic (Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd)

Bentalla Of Dunach (Lord Denham)

Fingal Of The Horn (M10158) (Mrs Norma Farquharson)

Fergus 7th Of Woodneuk (Woodneuk Farm Ltd)

Marrival Of Craigowmill (Messrs Brown)

Lachlan Of Lagg (Mrs Connie Lawrie)

Victor 3rd Of Earn (M10008) (Mrs Heather Corrigall)

Name of Bull and Breeder

Yellow

Red

Black

Red

Black

Dun

Red

Yellow

Red

Colour

Archie 1st Of Glaick

Albert Of St Ingbert (M8026)

Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries

Bentalla Of Glengarnock (M9218)

Alice 1st Of Heatherhills Glenlivet (F37385) By Brogach 4th Of Leys (M7131)

Morag 3rd Of Kindrochaid (F50183) By Fingal Of Callachally (M8511)

Nighean Dubh Of Dunach (F55650) By Domhnull Of Penlayzebury (M9076)

Lili Ann 3Rd Of The Horn (F54042) By Alastair Of Fourmerk (M8241)

Nighean Og 22nd Of Woodneuk (F51506) By Brogach Alex Of Glenfintaig (M6755)

Princess Dubh 4th Of Craigowmill (F58935) By Marrival Of Ardbhan (M7359)

Conachair 8th Of Lagg (F54495) By Victor 6th Of Earn (M7686)

Muilleach 5th Of Earn (F59057) By Paidhraig Of Tordarroch (M8935)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Benuich 6th Of Leys (F55106) By Donnach 7th Of Leys (M7531)

USA 27540 Trafalgar Eve (ET) By USA 24228 Trafalgar Benedict (M9732)

Petula 3rd Of Kinpurnie (F63726) By Calum Seoladair Dubh 2nd Of Killochries (M9213)

Tarbh Dubh 2nd Of Druimdearg (M9354)

Bentalla Of Mottistone (M10074)

Mariner 2nd Of Glengorm (M7948)

Fergus Of Crossnish (M9111)

Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof (M9867)

Angus Of Lyntoun (M9569)

Brogach 1st Of Auchtenny (M10121)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Owner

Mr J S Fraser

Tordarroch Estates

Mrs H Barker

Mr Alastair Fitzsimon

Fold Name

Tilbouries

Tordarroch

Torrie

Tregallon

James Buidhe Of Knockendon (M10160) (Ronald & Frances Fergie)

Roderick Of Lyntoun (M9901) (Mr D R Dickson)

Alasdair Ruadh Of Dams (Mr & Mrs C W Wilson)

Moluag Of Kilpatrick (Mr John M Mackay)

Hamish Of Knockendon (Ronald & Frances Fergie)

Uilleam Dubh Of Tilbouries

Seamus Dubh Of Tilbouries

Seamus Brogach Of Balemartine (Mark Armstrong)

Prince Quincy Of Old Greenlaw (The Hon Mrs Henry Douglas-Home)

Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries

Hector 1st Of Munlochy (R S & J M Tilford)

Name of Bull and Breeder

Yellow

Red

Yellow

Black

Red

Black

Red

Colour

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767)

Angus Of Rashiehall (M8646)

Aonghas Of Dams (M9751)

Moluag Of Tinto (M7573)

James Beusach Of An Sidhean (M9767)

Billy Of North Lodge (M9711)

Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries

Seamus Of Balemartine (M9997)

Black Prince 2nd Of Rigg (M7721)

Tearlach Riabhach Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9666)

Aonghas 2Nd Of Munlochy (M10097)

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Deoraidh 49th Of Cladich (F48585) By Cnoc Dearg Of Cladich (M7225)

Erinn Of Glengarry (F47810) By Pibroch Of Pennygown (M8504)

Annag Beag Of Fourmerk (F55262) By Fergus Of Auchnacraig (M8080)

Alice 7th Of Heatherhills Glenlivet (F57448) By Fergus 1st Of Heatherhills Glenlivet (M8474)

Helen Ruadh 2nd Of Knockendon (F57422) By Challenger Of Tain (M8937)

Broom Dhubh 1st Of Tilbouries (F64009) By Dalinlongart Jamie Dubh (M8660)

Mairi 15th Of Craigowmill (F63591) By Eilean Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (M9427)

Ceit Of Torosay (F59582) By Domhnull Mhor Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8810)

Lady Barabal 8th Of Old Greenlaw (F59170) By Barraiche 2Nd Of Douneside (M7164)

Gretchen Dhubh Of Tilbouries (F57437) By Dalinlongart Jamie Dubh (M8660)

Bean Ruadh 3rd Of Munlochy (F47916) By Armunn Of Munlochy (M7796)

Dam and Sire of Dam

Victory Cattle Ltd

Frau Gisela Klosner

Mrs Dorothy O Wain

Woodneuk Farm Ltd

Victory

Vom Augustenhof

Wainsmore

Woodneuk

White

Yellow

Dun

Colour

Torridon Of Gleann Daidh (Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle Ltd)

Fergus Ruadh Of Woodneuk (M10238)

Ciaran 2nd Of Redrullion (Robert Hyslop & Sons)

Black

Red

Black

Bratach Bhan Of Kilpatrick (Mr John M Mackay) Yellow

Snowy Of Blairlogan (Blairlogan Highlanders)

Oscar Of Blairlogan (M10146) (Blairlogan Highlanders)

Mrs Jill Woolf Dugie Dun Of Pollehill (Mr Kevin Lee Rice) & Mr Douglas Woolf Bradfield Hall Farming Partnership

Tutts Clump

Name of Bull and Breeder

Owner

Fold Name

Torridon Of Glenkinglass

Fergus Of Crossnish (M9111)

Ciaran Of Redrullion P (M10037)

Moluag Of Tinto (M7573)

Lord Malcolm Of Glengarnock (M9341)

White Star Of Pollehill

Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number

Alice 7th Of Tordarroch (F60334) By Bentalla Of Glengarnock (M9218)

Mairi 4th Of Woodneuk (F60298) By Iain Dubh Of Woodneuk (M8370)

Jean 1st Of Redrullion (F49044) By Lord Montagu Of Old Greenlaw (M8276)

Alice Of Kilpatrick (F64763) By Fergus 2nd Of Woodneuk (M9639)

Morag Sorcha Of Sorne (F47110) By Jock 3rd Of The Wellburn (M8656)

Sorcha 2nd Of Blairlogan (F61280) By Alasdair Ruadh 2nd Of Douglas (M8465)

Lynsey 7th Of Ormsary (F56217) By Gille Dubh Of Craigowmill (M8968)

Dam and Sire of Dam

One final point. On the day prior to the show Nonie and I visited the farmers market in Angaston, we considered to be one of the finest we had seen, the quality and range of local produce on offer was second to none. All morning it was thronging with shoppers buying everything on offer. Had it been possible to hold the Highland cattle show in conjunction with an event such as this? I am sure the audience at the show would have been in the thousands. It would have presented an outstanding opportunity to promote not only the breed but the outstanding qualities of Highland beef, whilst at the same time every chance of recruiting new members. “Food for thought.” I have for over thirty years be extremely fortunate having been invited not only to judge Highland cattle in many countries but also to participate as a speaker at various conventions, all of which I can say without hesitation have been memorable for all sorts of reasons, mostly good I might add, having said that I have yet to attend one where their was not a somewhat contentious issue on the agenda, official or otherwise.

Polled calf, somewhere the eastern U S A.

The event in Mount Pleasant was no exception; the hot topic of the day was “POLLED HIGHLANDERS”. Thankfully I was not asked to participate at the meeting prior to the show where this particular topic was to be discussed and it would appear that as usually happens in situations such as this, not every one left the meeting happily. The topic was only brought to my attention during the evening following the show. I was asked to say some thing about not only the show but also the Highland breed in general, but I could sense that there was something else going on, and

97 they wanted my opinion on Polled Highlanders. Without fully knowing the outcome of their meeting my initial reaction was to point out the fact that this was not the first time my opinion had be sought on the issue. Some years before several prominent Highland breeders in the United States had the very same discussion. One breeder was of the opinion that polled Highlanders should by allowed into the herd book, whether they be genetically polled or not - his point being that polled cattle are much easer to handle in particular when in large groups in confined spaces. The debate went on for some time, mainly focusing on how one would go about genetically dehorning them, and at the end of the debate no conclusions were reached. My contribution to the conversation on that occasion was based on my own experience when fattening three hundred Highland steers every year for our own beef business. At the outset most of the cattle in the production system were horned and could only be kept in relatively small groups, especially the older cattle. Weighing, which I did on a regular basis was always a long drawn-out process. It was obvious that smaller nervous types never gained weight at the same rate as the rest, always being afraid of getting bullied. The decision was easily made to dehorn all the calves when they arrived on the farm, we even went as far to offer a premium price to our producers who would castrate and dehorn their calves at as young an age as possible. This one decision had a quite remarkable effect on the performance of the cattle, in particular at summer grazing when I would graze up to 70 two-year-old steers in one group. Their grazing behaviour changed quite dramatically; no longer did they continually look over their shoulders wondering who was going to stab them in the arse, and the performance of the nervous types improved dramatically. To try to handle this number of two-year-old horned steers in a confined space would have been an extremely difficult and quite a dangerous task. To put it simply we had much more contented groups of cattle utilising grass in an efficient manner with the minimum of stress for both man and beast. I recall on a trip to the eastern United States some years ago looking at a herd of good Highland cows with what were to me pure-bred calves, when I noticed two white calves in particular. As I approached them I noticed one was to my

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mind naturally polled; on enquiring I was told that twenty years prior an Angus bull was used in the herd, this polled calf being the result, but visually the polled calf had all the characteristics of a purebred Highlander. Perhaps Highland breeders should ask the question: Why are we so afraid of polling, or indeed of cross-breeding? Commercially it is surely a possible way forward for the breed, and developing a polled strain may play its part in this process. Likewise, maintaining the traditional purebred strain will be crucial. The other side of the argument, would assert that the true Highlander needs her horns, and indeed would not be a Highlander without them. The strong defensive mothering capability of the breed, developed over generations to protect calves against predators, might well become lost in a polled strain. But as all cattlemen’s ends are shaped by their needs, we can and should envision different and varied uses for the Highland genetic. And we should not be afraid to ask ourselves the question, is it the horns that have long put off commercial breeders from using the hardy Highlander? Looking at it from a commercial standpoint the dehorning of Highland cattle genetically or otherwise is a topic well worthy of further discussion and should not be looked upon as the bastardisation of the Highland breed. It has happened over the years in several other breeds such as the Hereford and the Shorthorn who both established at the outset their own polled register. Today both of those great breeds have

both horned and polled cattle registered in same herd books to no obvious disadvantage.

Landscape, Green, yes but, “no water”.

It would be extremely difﬁcult to over-estimate the importance of livestock farming in the development of Australia as we know it today, to say modern Australia was built on a sheep’s back would be no exaggeration. Since the coming of both sheep and cattle in the early years of the eighteenth century the landscape has changed beyond all recognition. One could make a direct comparison with the introduction of great ﬂocks of sheep to the Scottish Highlands from 1760 onwards. Mountains and glens which over the centuries had been used as summer grazing for great herd of cattle sheep goats and horses were from 1760 onwards to be the home for thousands of lowland

sheep, grazing the mountains and glens twelve months of the year, never allowing the pastures any time to recover. The devastating results of this over-grazing are sadly only too apparent throughout the Scottish Highlands today. As I travelled through the southern part of this vast nation I could see the same effects of over-grazing on this land along with the results of two or three years of drought. I asked myself this: how long can the present levels of livestock farming continue with the ever-increasing threat of drought? This is without question the biggest problem facing Australian agriculture today. To give some indication of the scale of some of the larger stock properties: While I was there the largest private landholders were putting their property on the market. S. Kidman and &Co which has been in existence for over one hundred and sixteen years is made up of ten cattle stations, a bull breeding stud farm and a feedlot, generating about 15,000 tonnes of beef annually. After branding and sales the size of the cattle herd was expected to be 164,000 head by the end of June, and as of March this year the value of the cattle herd was estimated to be in or around $ 117$ 118 million. The ﬁnal outcome of the transaction was not expected till the end of the year. What I ask myself is this, could this sale be the result of what I saw on my travels? Are the days of the great cattle stations coming to an end? How will the beef industry in both Australia and the Americas have to change to encompass ever increasing production costs along with the fact that drought conditions are likely to become a fact that the agricultural industry world wide has to face due to climate change, whilst at the same time trying to supply a much more discerning consumer along with the increasing appetite for beef in Asia and other parts of the world? The Highland breed would not be the ﬁrst breed to consider in trying to further develop drought and heat-resistant cattle. However if my experience in the United States and other parts of the world is anything to go by there are few breeds as adaptable as the Scottish Highland. During the late nineteen eighties I had the opportunity to visit the 40,000 acre “Stroh Ranch” in Southern Colorado, I have yet to see cattle kept in a more arid and inhospitable environment. Here Jack Stroh and his son Dave ran 1,500 head of cattle, 800 of which were pure Highland; they had introduced the Highland breed to toughen up the Texas Longhorn. The pure bred Highlands I saw on that occasion were some of the

99 best I had seen on my travels throughout the States, as I stood on the edge of the mile wide canyon that split the ranch in half on that cold January day my parting words to Jack were “This is as close to hell as I want to get,” his reply was “Yeh, Angus, but the cattle do just fine.” In a more traditional environment in the Austrian and Swiss Alps the Highlander has been used with great success in the restoration of once highly productive Alpine pasture, by adopting the old practice of grazing the high pastures during the summer months and wintering them on the low ground during the winter months. Thirty years ago I was asked to help supply Highland cattle for a large conservation project in the Netherlands, in the Provence of Drentse. The object was to restoration of heath land. It involved the removal of two inches of highly polluted topsoil the result of decades of acid rain from the industrialised parts of Europe falling on this area of Northern Holland. When the land was completely cleared to the point of looking like a northern desert Highland cattle were introduced, five females and a bull to each area the whole ecosystem starting all over again. The result being that we have to day a healthy and diverse landscape supporting one of the finest folds of Highland cattle in Europe. There can be little doubt that the Highland breed has the inherent ability, much more so than many other modern breeds, to adapt to almost any conditions, but only if managed correctly. As necessity forces beef operations to become smaller and more high-quality, giving the land an opportunity to rest and recover from the effects of over-grazing, there may be places where the Highland plays an increasing role. Both the US and Australian commercial breeder has yet to recognize the commercial potential of our cattle. Going forward, I can envision a two-pronged (perhaps two-horned!) approach to breeding: one that maintains the traditional characteristics of the pure breed, and one that seeks to develop its usefulness in the beef industry. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Australian Highland Cattle Society for allowing me the opportunity to assess our great Highland breed on the other side of the world. If the overall quality I had the privilege to judge is anything to go by and if the Australians continue to strive to produce cattle of this high standard, the future of the Highland breed in their country is secure and its popularity sure to grow. Angus MacKay

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ENGLAND Bedfordshire Paul Harris Peter James Worth

HARRIS TITHE LOCHMABEN

Berkshire Dame Theresa Sackler Mr NS Grundon Bradﬁeld Hall Farming Partnership Samantha Rayner Bristol Mr JM Hayward Buckinghamshire Odds Farm Park Cambridgeshire Mr M J Mair C & J Reeks Sir James Paice Mr Murray Mackay

EARLS COURT TARA TUTTS CLUMP WINDSOR FLODDEN

BARNWOOD CARNFIELD CHARNWOOD FOXGLOVES GREAT LONGSTONE HEADLAND KINDER LLECHWEDD DU PADDOCK ROSE STONEDGE THE FISHER WAINSMORE WHITELEY PARK

ODDS FARM EASTOL MOOR LA HOGUE LOCHAVA RATTAR

Cheshire Mrs Carol N Hocknell Logan Charnock John Bowler Karen Vernon Dr H A Hoather Gara Gharagozlou Mr D Greenhaugh

BURNBANK CARRBROOK CHERRYDALE KARITH OAK SPAWWOOD THE PHEASANT

Cornwall Mervyn Flindall Michael Blair Williams Mrs Yvette Kendall Mr R B I Clark Ms Jane Montague

CHYPRAZE GURLAND HARROWBRIDGE HIGHLANDERS PENLAYZEBURY WANSON

County Durham Mr & Mrs A Ridley Mrs Valerie C Graham Daniel Newcombe Mr & Mrs Simon Haley Phillip Hughes

CORNSAY LODGE DERWENT ORCHARD HOUSE SEAM STAINMORE

Cumbria Tony Wood Mr David William Hewitt Knipe Family Mr B Dickinson Mr Richard C Wood R J Lund Ms Christina Coulthard Kerrie & Michael Dowling Mr Iain Kyle T J & E Barr Mr R Parkinson David Williams Messrs Watson Mr K Ostle Mr D M W Hodgkiss Mr Nick Grundy Simon & Lindsay Jones

Derbyshire Aaron Webster Graham Oliver Mr P Edwards Eric Buatsch John Shimwell Sally & Stephen Leighton Russell Crank Mr B Dawson Mr & Mrs J K Wild Mr Robert Wain Mr Steven J Perez Mr & Mrs C L Fisher Mrs Dorothy O Wain Mr Quentin Dolph

ABBOTS READING BANK HEAD BARKHOUSE BROCKSTONES BURRELL GREEN EAST CLOUGH FELLSIDE FARM GALLABARROW GLEN KYLE HIGHLANDERS HIGHCROSS KIRKSTONE MEREWOOD NEWLANDS NUNNARY NUNNERY RAMPSBECK THE STILL

Devon Anthony Small R & S Perryman Kirstie Stenning T W T & M R Dawe Ms Charlotte Alford Stephen Casely Mrs Sarah Paskins Charles James Kenneggy Mr Robert G Rawle Mrs Anne Popham John R F Garratt Mr A G Webber Mr Edward Lowman Mrs Janet Throssell Richard Searle

BLAIR HILL DARTMOOR DUNSDON FOXCOMBE FOXHILL GARLAND IRON MINE LANE LONGSTONE SHUTTLETON SQUABMOOR STOCKHAM TAMERTON THE BRIDIE TROWLESWORTHY

Dorset Mrs Jo Stover LEWESDON HILL Harry W Dodd RIVERSIDE Katherine Singleton-Smith & Daniel Singleton RYEWATER Durham Mrs Amanda Ridley East Midlands Miss Emma Dale & Mrs Fiona Cox John Partridge Michael A Weaver Gloucestershire Cotswold Farm Park Limited Fir Farm Ltd Gatcombe Park Estate Mr T C Hayes Paradise Community Trust Hampshire Castles Estate Mr Mark Dumas Richard & Avril Lowndes Mrs Sophie Busk Mortimers Farm Ltd (C MacLean) Mr Michael Poland Techniﬁnd Paul O’Brien Mr T J B Macleod-Clarke

WERDNA CHATER PARTRIDGE TARBOLTON BEMBOROUGH FIR GATCOMBE OAKEN PARADISE CASTLES ESTATE FAIRRIE GADDENS HOUGHTON MORTIMERS MOTTISTONE NEW CLOSE OBRIUSSELL SUETTS

Herefordshire Mr & Mrs Moira & Peter Chalk Mr Duncan Thomas Handley Peter & Sue Smith Hertfordshire Nick & Elaine Lacey Mrs Christina Osborne Mrs Marlene A Brunt Malcolm Leonard Miles Anthony D Bly Isle of Man Manx Rare Breeds Ltd Sir Robert Goff Isle of Wight Messrs C & J Boswell Kent Caryn Marriner Mrs J Brotherton Montreal Estate Mr TJ Chapman Mr Kevin Lee Rice Norman G. A. Coles Mr David Owen Lancashire Mark Whalley James Nuttall Mervyn & Lucy France Mr J Aspden Mr M & Mrs S James Mr & Mrs W Fiddler Mrs Diana Crewe Mr Graham Oddie Mrs A M Kershaw Josephine Lawrenson Mr JM Coyle Mr Thomas A Snowdon Leicestershire Mr PWGTom Mrs J W Barr Craig Davies Jack Gates Col R Martin, OBE Sir Bruce MacPhail Angus Clarke Mr Thomas Barr Lincolnshire Andrew Humphrey T P Radford Mr & Mrs Philip Kettle Dr & Mrs Keith Grundy Mr JH Bacon Mr W Haggas Manchester Paul Atherton John Gareth Morris Farm Matters Ltd

ABERSKY GILDEN VALE STOCKLEY CANNAFARM DOVERSGREEN KECKSYS MAL JAN STONEHEAPS MANX EAIRY MOAR MERSLEY BIRCHLEY FARM DALRIADA DIBDEN DUXBRIDGES POLLEHILL ROUNDOAK HIGHLAND VIDAMIR TIDDLE AUGHTON BAXTER HEAD CAROLINA HOLE HOUSE JINNY CROFT LOCH MAREE MARTLAND MILL PASTURE HOUSE ROUNDHILL RUANE SLIPPERFIELD SNOWCREAM BARDON COSBY MILLHILL FARM ROSEMORE THE BRAND THORPE LUBENHAM WATERLOO COTTAGE WILLOWBROOK HAROLD KELBY MELKETT NOCTON RIBY GROVE WALMSGATE BORSDANE MORDALE PHSOFTWARE

Middlesex Mr K Howman

BORLAND

Norfolk Mr G J H Rainey APRIL Mr Nigel G Darling BLUE CEDAR Mr Stephen G Yarham COUNTY FARM Andrew Crean DEEPDALE MARSH Easton & Otley College EASTON AND OTLEY COLLEGE Andrew Christopher Seton Peal FALGATE Mr Alan Coddington & Miss H J Rushworth JAGGARDS Christoph Klinger LOCHAN AN T SEILICH Mrs Elizabeth Cliffe MALTHOUSE K. J. Bell & Son PYGHTLE Mr J M Ayres REECHES J Roderick B Peacock & Mrs M N Peacock SAINT MARYS David Gorton Farms THE HOLME FOLD Mr T J Lake THREXTON Mr Gary Davis YAXHAM Northamptonshire Miss Anne Chinner Mrs Thomson Mr R Ogbourne & Miss S Shaw

APETHORPE CATESBY TIFFIELD

Northumberland Ms Margaret Robinson Mrs Alison North-Lewis Mrs S Kennedy C A & J Watmore

KILNBURN LIDDELL MIDDLE MARCH MURRAY COOPER

Nottinghamshire Mr David Cobb Richard Tuxford Michael Burgess

DARLTON LAMBLEY GRANGE NORTWELLE

Oxfordshire Julia Pick Mr R D Schuster Mr G Honour Mr TDT Walkinshaw

BURY COURT GLENKINGLASS MANSMOOR SWERFORD

Shropshire S Wheeler & Son BRYNMAWR Lucy Ball BURLINGTON HIGHLANDS Ms Joy M Grifﬁths CIM Mr D Haighton ELLERDINE Mr IR Davies HIGHLAND James Mawle HISLAND Mrs Joyce I A Newby NIBS HEATH James Williamson & Jacky Harrison REILTH TOP Raymond C Richards RIDGEWAY Mike & Stella Whyte TARTAN DRAGON Mrs S Grifﬁths THE GRANGE Mrs Suzanne Hill WALTON Mr Paul Stephens WOODNALL Guy R Mumford YARCHESTER Somerset Miss Ruth Marshallsay Mrs Shona Walsingham Stewart Ford Firebeacon Mrs Gillian Watton

ANT SIATHAMH SONAS ASHMEAD GREYLAKE

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Taylors Farm (James Taylor) Mr A L & Mrs B M Wills Sally House Mrs J Peaster M R & S K Westcott

HOWEN KASSALIC LITTLEMOOR QUANTOCK WESTWILMER

Staffordshire John Caudwell Miss J A Fletcher & Mr Alyn Hawkins Mark Bailey Lyndon Ian Parrish Mr Michael R Whitehurst Tracey Noy Mr Les Wardle Karen A Hartland Mrs HJ Moulton Mr Kenneth Brown

BROUGHTON GLENSIDE HORTON KAITLYN JOY NOBUTMANOR OAKWOOD SPRINGFIELDS STRATHGARVE THE FORBES WETLEY

Suffolk Dr Gordon B Coutts Jessica Taylor Mr Graeme Keep Brian H Cowan Mrs K E Whitbread Dr W Landells Sharon Morter Julian Manyon Mr Brian J Rutterford

ASHEN HOUSE BATH HILLS CHEDLEY COLQUHOUN KINLOCHEWE NORTH HAVEN SHOESTRING THE FELIX FOLD UNDLEY

Surrey Mrs M McIntyre Stewart Deards Mr & Mrs R Barker Miss SL Scheffers Square Peg International

BYFLEET GODSTONE POLLARDS FARM ESTATE PUNCH BOWL SQUARE PEG

Sussex Mrs Jane Andrew ASHBURNHAM Mrs R Andrew BROOKFIELD Frith Manor Farm FRITH Mrs Sandra M Tedbury HARDHAM HIGHLANDS Mrs Jane Christine Whitehouse JANES FOLD Anthony Davies NOREDOWN Richard J Whittemore QUENNELL HOUSE Rory Aird SLAUGHAM Mrs Deirdre Kelly WIGGONHOLT HIGHLANDERS Tyne & Wear Mark Braines Mr Edward Halford L & L Braines, Farmers Warwickshire Mr Andrew Holman-West Mr D J Tucker Mr J Jameson Martin & Lindsey Trees Steven Pass JWG Dalby & Sons Russell Harrison Ltd Miss Daphne Allan George Steriopulos Mr L T & Mrs A M Perkins

DAISY HILL KIPPER LYNN WEST EDMONDSLEY

ALSCOT ALVESTON BALTINGLASS GRAFTON PASS HIGHLAND RINGSWOOD STONEYTHORPE SUMMERBERRY THE LOST FARM THISTLE

Wiltshire Kevan Haines Mr S K Brown Hitherﬁelds Highland Cattle Ltd Farm Street Agricultural Ltd The Countess of Inchcape Ramsbury Estates Ltd

BEACON HILL BROWHAZE HITHERFIELDS RAMSBURY SLIABH TROLLHAGEN

Worcestershire Mr M J Monk Gareth & Kate Jones Mrs J A Dawes Mrs Judy Gardner Mr P Oliver & Mrs A. L. Oliver Messrs R., D.R., M. Middleton Adam Hewitt Mr & Mrs Lindsey Rastall Mr James Mercer Woodstock Bower Farm

CHADWICH COURT FARM CRAYCOMBE ECKINGTON FECKENHAM HAMDEAN HEWITT PINCAN DENE PORTOCKS WENMAR

Yorkshire Stephen & Lesley Burnett ASHGROVE Miss M E Chapman BISHOPTHORPE Darren Brewster Bolster Moor M & J Luscombe BRANDCLIFFE R J Scholefield CASTLE CARR Neil Atkinson CHELSEA VALLEY Andrew G Letten & Ms Deborah Simpson CHEVIN Mr R S Gibson CLAYROYD Barbara Johnston COVERDALE James M Newham DALBY FOREST Roger Dunkley DOODALE Mr W R P Dunn DUNRIG Sheffield City Council ESCAFELD Mr P M Whitaker FARFIELD A R & J Turner FELLBECK Flasby Estate FLASBY Jeremy Topliss & Susan Gunn FOSTER CLOUGH Miss J Horberry GRAIZELOUND The Harewood Farming Co Ltd HAREWOOD Harthill Highlanders HARTHILL Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip HELLIFIELD Mr Richard Owens HILL BROOK Nigel Griffiths HUNDHILL Paul Richardson HUTTON CONYERS Dr A J & Dr C M Turnbull LAUND Mr H Carr & Son LEE GATE Miss Laura Phillip LILYGREEN Mr Edward W Brown LINGFIELD Mrs Susan Ingham LOWER RED BRINK Mr JB Cockburn LOWOOD Ms Julia Carr MARRICK PARK Mr & Mrs S Waite NETHERWOOD Adrian J Perham NORTH STILE Mr Christopher P Palmer PALMERIA Mrs Rachel Monk RAVENSCAR Mr D B Shepherdson RUSTON FOLD K & J Gascoigne Yorkshire Highlanders SALJEN Mr & Mrs D Booth SCHOLES Ian Coates SMC HIGHLANDS

John Fenton Mr Graham H Bell Mrs Andrea C Wright Mr J G Thompson Mr J & Mrs D R Greenwood Mr Neil Fletcher Richard Morrell Emma Chapman & Michael Chapman Mr D Mitchell Mrs Allison D Whitehead Mrs J Miller

SPRINGWELL TEG THE CHEVIN THE HOWE THIMBLEBY THORNYTHWAITE TOWTHORPE TRAVELLERS REST UPPER CRAY WARMLEIGH WEETWOOD

NORTHERN IRELAND County Antrim William John Peoples Mrs Clare Craig Andrew Montgomery Mr D J McKee Rueben Dooris

ANNAVALE CRAIGMANUS FIRGROVE GLYNN MULLAGMOSSIN

County Down Mr D McMillan Charles Drumgoole

SAINTFIELD TIEVESHILLY

County Fermanagh William T Creighton

TRIAL BAY

County Londonderry Mrs Pauline Ballantine David M Adams County Tyrone Mr Edgar & Mrs Olga Monteith

TOYES HILL TULLYADAMS

TULLYRUSH

SCOTLAND Aberdeenshire Mr William J Grant Ms Vivienne Hope Balmoral Estates Morag Middleton Mr & Mrs I Adams Veronica Thomson Lindsay Soutar Judith R Burnett David Smith The Moor Partnership Mrs Jan Alder Alan Scott Mr C Bell D.M & K.E Proctor H & F Moir Farms Limited Mrs C M Wilton Mr A & Mrs E Glen Mr Steven Reid & Miss Amy Singer Grace Noble J & J Singer C.P & M.P Bruce James & Laura Leeming Marchburn Farms Ltd R & V Jackson Old Echt Farm John & Jacqueline Riley

AUCHRY AUQUHARNEY BALMORAL BARNA BRATHENS CLACKRIACH CLOAK OF CATTERLINE COBAIRDY CONGASH CRAIG LEEK CRAIGIERAY CRATHES DRUMCROFT EBRIEHEAD FERNIEBRAE FLASBY MOORSIDE GLENELLAN GLENFARQUHAR GRACE KINTORE CASTLE KYNEDOR LOGIE MARCHBURN NETHER TULLOCH OLD ECHT PAIBLESGARRY

Mr Craig Finnie K & L Gordon Mr Ian Gauld Mr Ian Duncan Mr J S Fraser Kinch Enterprises (Farms) Susanne Bache Angus Mrs D Brown Mr Allan G Hemmings Mr J G Mitchell Mr ICR Bett Mr Garry Haggart Graeme Easton Mr JL Baird Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr Strathmore Farming Company

RICHMONDHILL ROSEHEAD TEUCHAR SANINE THE BIN TILBOURIES WESTFIELD YGGDRASIL

DRUMMYGAR GANNOCHY HIGHLANDERS IDVIES KINGENNIE MIDDLE LUNDIE RANCH SCOTSTON SORNE GLAMIS CASTLE

Argyll & Bute Anastasia Delap Jane Isaccson T. L. Nelson 1992 Trust S & I McKay Mr Angus Edward MacGillivray Bruce & Heather Smith The Keys Family Mr DE Darroch Ardmarnoch Management Ltd Ardoran Marine Firm of Ardtornish Farms Ardura Estate Auchnacraig Estate Mark Armstrong Mr Paul Sloan George & Moyra Porter Major N MacLean-Bristol, OBE, DL R & S Strachan Mr H M MacPhail Mr J & Mrs W Cameron Lady Lithgow Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd Andrew Smith Jon Strickland Mrs Jon H Strickland Sydney & Maureen O’Hara Mr Iain MacKay Mr A R Mackay Mr Robin Sedgwick Derek Compton Lewis Lord Denham Mrs H Vernon Karen & Michael Macgregor Mrs J E Taylor RSPB Scotland Glengorm Mrs Kirsteen Manuel Glenmassan Estate Inchmarnock Island Mr John A Lithgow R & E McMillan Stuart D. Campbell Robert Dixon

ACHADUNAN ACHINRIER ACHNACLOICH ACHNACROISH AM SIDHEAN ARDENTALLEN ARDENTRAIVE ARDFARNAL ARDMARNOCH ESTATE ARDORAN ARDTORNISH ARDURA AUCHNACRAIG BALEMARTINE BEACHMORE BORICHILL BREACACHADH CASTLE CAILAICH CALLACHALLY CAMERONS CARSAIG CEANNACROIC CLACH NA GRUAGACH CLADICH CLADICH CNOC CNOC NA SITH COIREFUAR CRANNICH DRIMNIN DUNACH EACHAIG EILEAN MOR FERN TOR GHIOL GLENGORM GLENMASSAN GLENMASSAN ESTATE INCHMARNOCK INVER ISLE OF BUTE KEILLMORE KILBRIDE

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N & M McLellan KILCHIARAN Mr N K S Wills KILFINAN E & S M Bignal KINDROCHAID Miss R Dalgleish LEACHY Mrs Jean & Miss A Brooks LISMORE Mr James Corbett LOCHBUIE Mr A J MacColl MIUNGAIRIGH Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary) ORMSARY Argyll Forest Products OSTEL BAY Epsilon NV PENNYGHAEL Mr D J MacGillivray PENNYGOWN Messrs R & E Crawford RHUBODACH Mr John Warmerdam RHUDLE Caroline Ronald SAULMORE Mr & Mrs Andrew Knight SCALLASTLE Lt Col Colin Stewart Winter SHELLACHAN Mr D Buchanan SHENAVALLIE D & K Laing STAC A CHAGAIR Donald, Alasdair, Mhairi & Robert Dempster TEAGHLACH Mr Chris James TOROSAY Jozef Kamensky TRUBAC Ayrshire Alfred Gordon Mr T Drennan Billy Anderson Mrs K M K Tobias Firm of R S Duncan Liz Shaw A & H Kirkpatrick Michael & June Taylor Mr Alan Kennedy Herr Detlef Meier Andrew Clotworthy Ronald & Frances Fergie Dr W Steele Thos McLatchie & Others Mrs M Montgomerie Duncan & Elizabeth Henderson Mr R D Wallace J K & F G Smith Mr & Mrs A A McIntyre & Family Banffshire Delnabo Estate J & M Forbes & Son Glenavon Estate Ltd Mr A W Garrick Caithness Messrs M & J Coghill Mrs Sheila Gillon George & Wendy Sutherland J & D Anderson Ian D Swanson David A Miller Mrs G M Gunn Greg Hooker J. W. Sutherland P/D & G/B Ltd Clackmannanshire Miss Pamela LM Murray Blairlogan Highlanders

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Bull Fertility as featured in Farm North East Bull fertility is still too often the downfall of suckled calf production and every year brings another horror PD session on some farms. So how can we ensure that our stock bulls are fertile? A thorough examination before turning the bull out with the cows to help avoid the horrendous consequential costs of infertility is essential, says our resident vet, Hugh Thomson, BVM&S, CertCHP, MRCVS, who is a farmer in his own right as well as a part-time veterinary consultant with Harbro. PREVENTING INFERTILITY IN SUCKLER HERDS – GET THOSE BULLS CHECKED BEFORE TURN-OUT There are never any guarantees with bull fertility. Being surrounded by 50+ females can be a dangerous place to conduct your business but we can ensure that our bulls are ready by planning ahead. I tend to adopt the “combine-harvester approach” when it comes to maintaining fertile bulls. They may only work for two-three months of the year but we cannot afford for them to break down. Thus, an MOT is crucial to ensure bulls start the next breeding season as well as they finished the last. This starts with nutrition, ensuring they are in good “working” condition and this can take time. Ensure feet are inspected and if trimming is required, this should be done well in advance (ideally six weeks prior to breeding). Also, bulls are often forgotten when it comes to routine vaccines such as BVD, Leptospirosis, IBR and parasite treatments. The next step is more specific to his job. Getting your vet to conduct a full bull breeding examination will flag up any potential problem bulls prior to work. In reality, a bull can look the part but without closer inspection his ability to get cows in calf is a game of chance. What we do know is that the ability to get cows in calf one year does not guarantee the same in the next. Why have a bull breeding examination done? Bull breeding examinations have become appealing to both pedigree and commercial suckler units. A bull breeding examination has proven its worth to some pedigree breeders who are now vending bulls to others with veterinary certification. This ensures that a fertile “product” is sold free of any defects which may impair his ability to work. Recalling bulls which have been sub-fertile is not only risky in terms of introducing infectious disease but also costs the buyer a great deal of money.

Hugh Thomson.

There are many other reasons to have a bull breeding evaluation done: • Pre-purchase (either by the vendor or the buyer) • Pre-breeding (done annually on all bulls, not just your old bull or your favourite) • Problem bulls or a history of lameness or disease • Yearling bulls (preventing unnecessary feeding or killing quicker) What does the bull breeding examination involve? The examination itself is a relatively quick procedure which consists of four main components: • Full physical examination and health check • Reproductive system examination (scrotum, testicals, penis and sex glands) • Semen collection • Semen evaluation The examination above, however, does not assess the libido or serving capacity of the bull. This can be done if an area of concern by synchronising a female to come into heat on the day of the examination. During the examination, if any problems are detected that may be detrimental to the bull’s fertility, the examination is stopped. A decision is then made by the vet whether the bull passes, fails or is deferred.

A bull may be deferred if he is considered to have a condition that could temporarily affect his semen quality, e.g. scrotal mange or lameness. After correcting the underlying condition, the bull should then be retested at least six weeks later as this relates to the sperm production cycle. Will a bull that fails the examination be able to get cows pregnant? Total infertility is very rare in bulls so most will get something in calf given enough of a chance. For a bull to pass the semen evaluation, he has to pass criteria which assess colour, gross motility, progressive motility and lastly, morphology. These criteria ensure that the bull will be capable, on the day of the examination, of achieving a conception rate of 60% or greater which, with tight breeding blocks of nine to twelveweeks, is essential. With so many good stock bulls available, there is no room for sub-standard bulls. What are the chances of my bull passing or failing? A colleague and I have published our ﬁndings from over 350 bull breeding examinations to analyse where the majority of bull fertility problems stem from. Certiﬁcation for these bulls has given us a

wealth of data which has allowed us to look further into common problems, reasons for failures and failure rates, as well as the ﬁnancial implications of having a sub-fertile bull on your unit. After considering all examinations, our overall fail rate was 25%. This is a very similar ﬁgure to other studies. It is also clear that over 50% of the reasons for failure were based on semen quality and thus would not have been detectable from physical examination alone. With the cost of one sub-fertile bull calculated to be around £15-20,000 - and a 25% chance of getting one - it is a concern. These costs are attributed to: • • • •

The cost of carrying more barren cows without a calf Fewer heifers to sell as a result Taking longer to ﬁnish young stock or lower store weights due to a more protracted calving The cost of replacing a stock bull

Clearly there is good value in getting bulls fertility tested, either before work or purchase. It might just be time to put those boys through their “spring MOT” to avoid any nasty surprises later in the year.

TO FILL

Hugh Thomson

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David Fellowes, JP, DL 16th May 1931 - 27th January 2016 The death of David Fellowes at the age of 84 has deprived the County of Argyll of one of its outstanding countrymen. Although agriculture was by no means the only aspect of his life, David Fellowes was without question a true countryman; he had a love for and a true understanding and respect of the land, hills and lochs that surrounded him, never asking to much from them whilst at the same time being grateful for their gifts. He had a life-long commitment to Argyll, in particular the local Loch Awe and Dalmally communities. His loss will be most keenly felt within the Highland Cattle Breed. David took over the management of Cladich Estate along with the long-established fold of Highland Cattle on leaving Auchincruive Agricultural College in 1953. His meticulous attention to detail and keen eye very soon brought the fold its ﬁrst major award lifting the Craig Seller Cup for the champion bull at the Oban Highland sale in 1961 with their home bred John of Cladich. This was followed in 1977 when the yearling bull Alastair Ruadh of Cladich lifted the junior championship award and was bought by the well-known American breeder Mr Dan Flynn from Massachusetts. Alastair Ruadh went on to have major inﬂuence on the Highland breed in the United States where even today many of their best cattle can trace their pedigree to that great Cladich bull. Females from the fold were to shine at the Oban October sale in 1982 when the three-year-old heifer Malda Ruadh of Cladich lifted the supreme award. David enjoyed great success selling heifer calves at the October sales in Oban, winning the Ferguson Cup for the best pair of calves on several occasions, many of his prize winners being bought to establish the Highland breed in Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands. Members of his highly regarded Molly family proved to be particularly popular selling up to 2,000 gs in October 1990. The sale ring was not the only stage where David was to put the Cladich fold to the test. His beloved Dalmally show with which he had a lifelong association amounting to 63 years, serving not only as president but also as secretary and treasurer on several occasions saw not only the Highland championship but also the top Blackface sheep trophies going to adorn the sideboard at Inistrynich. His outstanding home bred bull John of Cladich

David Fellowes. lifted the championship award on no fewer than three occasions, culminating with the overall show championship in 1967. This was to be followed in 1972 when the three-year-old heifer Ban Righ 22nd of Cladich secured the overall award. This was by far one of his proudest moments in the show ring. Further championship trophies were to come when the stock bull Ben Screel of Scone Palace was shown in 1976. The show ring was consigned to the back seat when David began his eleven years of outstanding service to The Highland Cattle Society, taking on the presidential role from 1982-3-4. During his term of ofﬁce he undertook the appointment of a new secretary, instigated the ﬁrst of several highly successful breed exhibits and demonstrations, which did much to rejuvenate the interest in the Highland breed south of the border in particular those held in conjunction with The Great Yorkshire Show, whilst at the same time organising the Highland Cattle Society’s centenary calibrations held in conjunction with the Royal Highland Show in 1984. In recognition of his services to the Highland Breed David was awarded the Ormsary Prize in 1984, and further recognition of his exemplary services to the breed followed when he was made an Honorary Member of the Society in 2013. Both he and his late wife Liz understood how

important events such as The Dalmally Show are to the local community. It is through their efforts the event has become one not only one of the ﬁnest displays of livestock in the country but also a show where everyone can compete, both young and old whether it be in the craft or horticultural section, the photographic section, poultry show, shepherd’s crook’s competition or the increasingly popular dog show. Dalmally Show is truly a community event in every sense and one of which they were both immensely proud.

David has ensured that not only the Cladich name but also that the centuries old tradition of the ﬁnest of Highland cattle continue to graze the hills above Loch Awe. He took great pleasure in the fact that the new owners of the Cladich fold kept the Cladich name to the fore by winning the Highland Championship at last year’s Dalmally Show, ensuring that his legacy lives on. When we in Argyll think of what it means to be a true steward of the land and community, we will remember David Fellowes. Angus MacKay

Janet Goadby January 2015 Janet was a founder member of the Midland and Southern Highland Cattle Club. She was treasurer for a number of years. Her Fold was the St. Lawrence Fold and showing her cattle was a joy for her. She competed at many shows in the Midland area with much success.

When her health stopped her from showing she would steward at the local shows. She was a good friend and really enjoyed the camaraderie, meeting members at the shows and on Fold visits. Mrs J Barr

Bert Leitch Summer 2015 Last summer saw the passing of one of Scotland's best known hill farmers Bert Leitch. Bert had farmed at Lagan Ulva on the Isle of Mull for almost fifty years developing a fine flock of Blackface Sheep and small herd of Limousin cattle, which were with out doubt his first loves. Over the past twelve years he began developing what was to become a fine fold of Highlanders

the best of which came from the Finnart fold in Kinloch Rannoch and the Lomroll fold. Latterly he had used the Whitebred Shorthorn to lay the foundations of a herd of ﬁrst class cross Highlanders. Sadly due to his illness he was unable to enjoy the progress of his fold and we lost a true "Hill Farmer" . Angus MacKay

Mary Maclean April 2015 Mary Maclean passed away on 06 April 2015 aged 57. Well known for her love of the Highland Breed and supporter of many Agricultural Shows. Mary’s journey in the world of highlanders began with the gift of a highland heifer from her good friend and neighbour Dochie Buchanan, Shenavallie, this turned into a lifelong hobby which took the Balure fold all over Scotland competing successfully at most of the Agricultural Shows. Over a 23 year period Mary won at least 20 show championships and achieved Champion no less than 13 times at her favourite local Lorn Show.

Mary had an eye for a good beast and always listened and learnt from the advice from fellow stockmen and breeders, she felt honoured to be invited to judge shows at home and abroad where many good friendships were formed. Mary had a full time job as a Laboratory Supervisor; she was ably assisted and supported with the cattle by her family who enjoyed sharing her success. A private cremation was held with a ﬁnal resting place along with her highlanders on the shores at Balure.

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Alexander John Michael Gibson, CBE FRAgS 6th June 1952 - 25th July 2015 Never did I think that before I was 40 I would be writing this for Dad from his desk at the farm that he loved and based so much of his life from. Much of his signiﬁcant involvement with the Highland cattle society was before I was conscious of what was going on at the time, so am grateful to a number of people who were there for their help and input. Michael was born in Glasgow in 1952 to May and Alexander Gibson, then an Army Ofﬁcer. They lived a relatively nomadic life moving quickly to Deepcut in Surrey before a four year posting to Hong Kong. After a spell at Beattock, the family moved to the North East to Findhorn, purchasing the Findhorn Bay Caravan Park and subsequently Cullerne House. Michael was educated at nearby Gordonstoun following a chequered educational career, before going onto UCL to study Geology. This was followed by a move to Edinburgh to study Accounting. The foundations of the Cullerne fold started in October 1972 when Michael’s mother May bought at Oban two good three year old heifers, Boidhchead of Douneside and Siusan 2nd of Strathallan. These were primarily to adorn the Gardens of Cullerne House in Findhorn and to save on the effort of mowing.

Edinvale Farm was bought in 1974 and the aforementioned heifers were rustled and were soon joined by carefully selected heifers such as Bean Buidhe of Leys, bought for the princely sum of 1,100 gs, and Bean Buidhe 2nd of Leys. The October Oban sale of 1975 saw Michael buy four outstanding yearling heifers from Miss Dalgleish; Lady Ruadh 8th of Leachy, An Uiseag 10th of Leachy, Siusan Ruadh 15th of Leachy and Lady Alma 3rd of Leachy. Michael many years later admitted that those were the heifers which stamped the character and gave the fold consistency of type. His most successful buy with regards to showing was the champion heifer at the February sale in 1976, Princess 14th of Leys bought for “a bit of a bargain at 750gs”. She went on to lift the supreme award at the 1982 Royal Highland Show while standing at her side in reserve position was the stock bull John 2nd of Ulva - no mean feat and is potentially the last time any Highland exhibiter achieved the distinction of both champ and reserve awards at the same show. A son of this particular pair went on to prove to be one of the outstanding breeders over the past thirty years, Jock of Cullerne being widely use through A I. Around this time Michael met his future wife Susan Bowser, daughter of David and Judy Bowser (Benmore Fold) and they were married in October 1976. They had two children, Jock and Bridget.

Michael was President of the Highland cattle Society from 1986-1988 and a council member for twelve years. As president he followed the likes of Bill Walker and David Fellowes, both hard acts to follow, but fortunately they were all of a like mind. In particular as to how the breed should be promoted and both Michael and Susan contributed significantly in helping to take the Highland breed to new height’s of popularity both at home and abroad. Perhaps Michael’s greatest contribution to the Highland breed was his commitment to promoting “Highland Beef” as a brand. His concept of a steer rearing scheme, although not successful at the time, was the launch pad for commercially minded breeders to develop their own production systems many of which are still very successful today. This foresight and commitment to promote Highland Beef as a commercial breed significantly helped bring it into the public eye. In 1984, he took on the tenancy of the 800 acre hill farm Longcrook, Rothes where he significantly increased the size of the herd and started working with other traditional breeds, namely Aberdeen Angus and Beef Shorthorn.

115 Michael always felt that his prime stock was undervalued so in an attempt to improve the price that he received, Macbeth’s Butchers in Forres was bought as a direct outlet for the farm. What started off as primarily a high street butcher, was soon providing high quality beef to hotels in London and elsewhere, and a Mail Order service soon followed. At the same time, Michael was opening up export markets for Highland Cattle and later embryos. Scottish bloodlines were to be found throughout Scandanavia, Europe, Australia, Czech Republic and the USA. To this end a very successful partnership was formed with Colin Davison, Ward Hill Farm, Madison, New Hampshire.

Throughout all this Michael judged at a number of shows both in the UK and beyond. He had several trips to the USA and was also a regular visitor to Scandinavia. As a ﬁeldsman, he was regularly called on to visit folds and was known for giving fair advice to breeders. He gained a huge satisfaction from passing on knowledge and experience that he in turn had received from others. The Cullerne fold was effectively dispersed in 2010 when the tenancy of Longcrook was relinquished and all the Highland Cattle were sold. However it was only a matter of years before Highlanders were to make an appearance once again with 10 Highland Heifers being bought in 2014 to supplement the cross cows at Edinvale. Whatever the Highland Cattle Society might have owed to Michael, it was more than returned. Michael used his experience with the society to go on and work in other signiﬁcant roles including for the Scottish Landowners Federation (now SLE), Quality Meat Scotland, Food Standards Agency, the Macauley Land Use Research Unit and the Scottish Association of Marine Science. He gained

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a reputation as a strategic thinker, ﬁnancial analysist but above all as someone who could help people realise their potential. He was a awarded a CBE in 2006 for Services to the Food Industry. Michael loved the outdoors and was passionate about skiing, shooting and sailing and of course good food, ﬁne wine and entertaining company. In 2014 Susan died after a long battle with cancer. Michael died in 2015 from a heart attack whilst out cycling – an activity he had taken up the day before! He leaves behind his father Alex, son Jock, daughter Bridget and grand children Aila & Tilly. Jock Gibson Edinvale Farm & Macbeth’s Butchers

Anne Barugh October 2015 Anne was 90 years old and she really was a truly amazing woman. She was born in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. The daughter of a Hull businessman, she grew up with her sister Bunty and attended Bridlington High School, and was then packed off at the age of 12 to Queen Margaret’s boarding school in Scarborough. At 18 Anne joined the Wrens as a transport driver, driving officers to the naval base in Felixstowe until she was demobbed in 1946. Anne liked driving different vehicles so this was not a chore for her. Anne then studied housekeeping at a domestic science college in Edinburgh before becoming a cook at a boys’ prep school, Melville College, in the city. There then followed one of the most exciting times of her life as an air hostess for BOAC, the predecessor of British Airways. Not that Anne had thought about this as a career, she only went along as company for her friend who was going for an interview to be an air hostess. It sounded such exciting work that Anne had an interview there and then landed one of five jobs out of 2,000 applicants. Her friend didn’t get the job and Anne spent the next ten years having a great time travelling the world. She worked on airliners mainly flying to the Middle and Far East, and South and East Africa. It was hard work, all the meals were silver service using fine china and all had to be washed up when everybody had finished, all drinks were free so often Anne was on her feet for up to 16 hours

keeping passengers happy. All for just £10 a week, but there was a glamorous side to it staying in all those wonderful cities. Her love affair with Scotland started when she was on holiday there learning to water ski. Once again she was not looking for a job but ended up becoming the Manageress of the Lochearnhead hotel in Perthshire, the owners of which had the Glenogle Highland Cattle fold and so began her love of Highland cattle. A few years later Anne returned to Bridlington to look after her ageing mother and thought her romance with Scotland was over, but in reality, it was only just beginning. Although not farmers she and her sister bred dogs, geese, hens, guinea pigs and rabbits, her sister bred Show ponies, Charolais and Belgian Blue cattle. With a bit of encouragement from her sister Anne decided to buy her own Highland Cattle and only a few weeks after set off for Stirling Market with a trailer being towed by a sports car!! She bought a Highland cow and calf and headed back to Bridlington. This was Anne’s ﬁrst towing experience, amazingly she managed to get as far as North Yorkshire without a hitch and never gave it a thought to attempt the Sutton Bank 1: 9 hill. Not surprisingly she got stuck part way up. Anne told the story often, laughing about the furious drivers tooting and honking their horns, fortunately a kind farmer came along and reversed the car and trailer all the way back down, she then drove the long way round. This was a

true reflection of how Anne lived. Anne’s glorious reign in the show rings of Edinburgh and Harrogate included winning the supreme champion at the Royal Highland and a hat-trick of supreme championships at the Great Yorkshire Show. One real highlight of her cattle career was selling a homebred bull to the Queen for her Balmoral fold. Anne loved her shows and for over thirty years she packed her trailer with the cattle and her provisions for the caravan which included the wooden drinks box, a vital ingredient and headed off to Ingliston, Edinburgh for her week at the Highland Show. Washing, drying grooming and then in the ring – won-derful times. The social side of the shows was a big part of Anne’s ‘holiday’ as that was what these trips were. The line parties and the caravan capers were as much part of the show as Show Day. This regular pilgrimage continued for many years until health issues made the trip more difficult. Many would have given up but not Anne. As everyone knew how much the Highland meant to her friends would go down each year and bring her up to the show. The year before her heart operation she was at the Highland in a wheelchair this happened to be the very wet year and to assist Anne in getting around the lines of deep mud – her fellow exhibitors fitted her wheel chair with skids and a team of people were tasked in pulling her to where she required. After this Anne started to use a mobility scooter – this was great until the wheels continually blocked with straw and once again her fellow exhibitors came to the rescue often getting a call from Anne from the other end of the show field for a push home. Anne terrorised the whole show field and there are a lot of people walking about with bruised heels. With the scooter she could get to the Highland Cattle tent for a few drinks with her friends, the problems arose on her return trips – almost couping it down the grass banking!! The Great Yorkshire Show was one of Anne’s local shows another venue for Anne to show her cattle and party. She stayed in her trailer for many years then conceded she needed to stay in the rooms on the show field – wasn’t the same. When Anne decided it was time to give up showing the Great Yorkshire Show contacted her worried she would miss her entries – they were so sad to here one of their longest serving exhibitors was retiring – she was an institution. Anne’s other favourite mode of transport was her quad bike - you will understand why this was

117 a scary thought – once she was so busy looking at a cow that was calving she hit the strainer post and flipped the bike over –fortunately due to her back pain she could only ride side saddle and was thrown clear. She managed to crawl and stumble back to the house – not a great distance perhaps 5 minute walk but due to Anne struggling to walk it took an a long time – this was when the ground was muddy so not a pleasant experience. Bearing in mind she was in her 80’s at this time you would think once she was home she would call for help, not Anne. She collected a rope and in the Freelander drove up the field and pulled the bike back onto its wheels – as the fuel had run out the bike wouldn’t start – so off home once more for fuel – back to the bike in the Freelander to re-fuel the bike, she then took the Freelander back and then would you believe it, she walked back up to the bike and continued to check the cattle! Anne had many haphazard happenings. On one occasion there was calf born that would not suck Anne took a bale of straw up the field, made a bed, lay on the ground (at the this stage Anne could not stand unassisted) with the calf and latched it on, she did this several times until the calf was ok. Anne would do anything for her cattle. Driving her beloved Freelander became difficult too – in true Anne style she would not give up until she was forced to. After a few ‘incidences’ of bumps and scrapes the final straw came when she took down her own front porch and ended up in her front garden with the Freelander – she thought then maybe it is time to give up – this was not that long ago. She would go along weekly to the nearby garden centre to meet friends for lunch, most recently would drive along on her road legal mobility scooter. Anne was the most determined lady and was to be admired. Anne never married although she was asked often – she said “I was asked two or three times but they were either shorter than me, had sweaty hands or a hairy chest” Her Highland cattle and friends were her family. One of Anne’s proudest moments was when she became Honorary Member of the Society and wore her badge with pride. Her attendance at Oban over the years was religious - she sat at side of the ring from beginning to end of both the show and sale - more often than not ending so cold she could not move. Anne said “I’ll carry on until I drop dead. I know I ought to get rid but what would I get up for in a morning?” And that is what she did. Liz Shaw

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The Highlanders of Behrensdorf - The First Thirty Years By Hilary Barker It is always interesting to discover what it is that sets someone off along the road of Highland Cattle. In 1985, a certain youthful German named Richard Kiene living in the Schleswig Holstein area of Germany south of the border with Denmark, decided that his banking career didn’t ﬁt, but perhaps Highland cattle would. Brave man! So with some help from Manfred Ruser, well known German buyer at Fleisch + Wurst. the HCS sales in Oban, he set about purchasing his ﬁrst Highland cattle. Thirty years on and what may be news to many people in the fascinating world of Highlanders, is that Richard’s “Highlanderhof Kiene” is now one of the biggest Highland cattle enterprises in Germany, if not the biggest, with 350 head of cattle. This is Highland cattle farming on a scale which would be hard to match elsewhere in Europe, or even in Scotland. With 120 breeding cows, 5 sire bulls and 225 younger cattle, it is the remarkable result of 30 years hard work and dedication to the development of a livelihood based on the Highland breed.

How did it all start? Back in the 1980s, intensive farming methods were being questioned in Richard’s part of Germany with government and various organisations looking at how a shift in land use practices might beneﬁt the landscape and wildlife conservation. These changes complemented Richard and his wife Uschi’s way of thinking, as they wanted to farm in a high-welfare and environmentally sensitive manner, whilst producing top quality grass fed beef. This was something of a novelty in their area where much of the beef comes from housed dairy cattle. But the timing was right, as there was a huge interest in Britain’s hardy native beef breeds in Germany in the 1980s - particularly Highlanders and Galloways - cattle which could live out all year without the need for expensive housing while producing top quality beef off grass.

Highlanders and waterfowl on nature reserve.

Trained with apples.

Richard’s cattle are grazed extensively on large swathes of mostly coastal pasture, much of it managed as nature reserves, along the edge of the Baltic in the eastern parts of the picturesque region

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of Schleswig Holstein. Their grazing, walking and dunging behaviour acts as a management tool, thereby contributing to the diversity of the native fauna and ﬂora. This also helps maintain the traditional coastal landscape, which is highly valued by residents of the area and visitors alike. Before Highland cattle appeared on the scene, other breeds had been tried but hadn’t thrived. However it has been a different story with the Highlanders a success so much so that this Scottish breed is now viewed as an integral part of the landscape itself.

The cattle live out all year and are only fed extra rations in the severest of winter weather, to supplement the hay and straw. At weaning time in the Autumn, the calves are brought back to the village of Behrensdorf to the Kienes’ house and the one hectare paddock, where they are tied up and halter trained. The soil is sandy and free draining, rainfall not usually excessive so sheds aren’t a necessity, and joy oh joy, most of the work with the cattle can be done outside.

Aquatic adventures for the cattle.

On the beach at sunset.

Some 500 hectares, (about 260 ha in nature reserves) are on a long term lease to the Highlanderhof Kiene. Richard reckons that he has about 50 parcels of land - some large, some very small, but the sheer logistics of covering these to check the livestock is just mind boggling, as they are spread out over a huge area of perhaps 40 miles along the coast. Keeping the animals secure can also be an issue with vandalism of fences a more common problem in some areas than it used to be. Fortunately he has a team of three helpers, but he himself does not get out as much as he used to “Far too much paperwork these days” he grumbles, and it only takes one look at his ofﬁce with its piles of paper to understand.

Richard says “We need our cattle to be as tame as possible, as it makes management so much easier. And of course, it helps with any sales of young stock throughout Europe. I myself don’t show my cattle, but I am always pleased if something I have sold goes on to produce a winner. Also, having the beef business means that any animals which are unsuitable for breeding can are marketed as meat - and this sometimes includes young cows, if they can’t make a good job of their calf. And they are excellent eating.” Richard loves his cattle, but is very pragmatic about them. And I can personally vouch for the docility of his cattle, having once, many years ago, been asked to help to swim and wade his young bulls between islands for grazing, in a shallow lake near the city of Pl en. They were on halters, the water was warm, and we all had a bull each, great fun. These young bulls were being grown on for beef, bull beef being common in Germany, with most of Richard’s naturally reared animals being ready for slaughter at around three years of age. Uschi runs the small but very successful farm shop at their home, selling the Highland beef. Home is in the little village of Behrensdorf, with quaint thatched cottages alongside and a paddock at the back, home to few rare breed sheep, pigs, and assorted poultry plus several old apple trees, all adding to the charm of their home. Says Uschi “Our customers buy from

Uschi in front, with Richard and a medley of musicians at the farm open day.

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Little Carbeth, Killearn, Stirlingshire, G63 9QB, Scotland 01360 551595 | little.carbeth@btinternet.com 48 Summerfield Road, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16 7QB, England 01565 873148 | jbowler777@btinternet.com Grobdale of Balmaghie, Laurieston, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway, DG7 2PZ, Scotland 07969 011190 | brianboyes@btinternet.com Hunkentun 6, 26446 Friedeburg, Germany (+49) 04465 945796 | jens.brabander@gmx.de Mellor Knowl, Wince, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0QE ,England 01260 227628 | mike@mmiltd.com 19 Harmony Place, Mountain, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1LD, United Kingdom 07734 432753 Hope & Melness Farm, Melness, By Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4YP, Scotland 01847 601207 | allan.g.mackay@btinternet.com Daisy Hill, 10 Mill Street, Millfield, Sunderland, SR4 7BG, England info@brainesremovals.co.uk 10 Mill Street, Millfield, Sunderland, SR4 7BG, England 0191 565 6530 | info@brainesremovals.co.uk 36 McNabb Street, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, FK14 7DL, Scotland 01259 740300 Hasenvenn 13, B-4760 Manderfeld, Belgium 0032 8054 5353 | info@highland-cattle.be Bolster Moor, 49 Dyke End, Bolster Moor, Huddersfield, W Yorkshire, HD7 4LA, England 01484 841249 | dmbrewster@btinternet.com The Hillocks of Borland, Blacklunnans, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7LA, Scotland 01250 882362 | bridgeatcloquhat@aol.com Killean Farm, Isle of Lismore, Argyll, PA34 5UG, Scotland 01631 760208 | liosmor@me.com Twyssenden Manor, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2RG, England 01580 212375 Springfield Farm, Springfield Road, Penicuik, East Lothian, EH26 8PR, Scotland 01968 670397 | anna.borth@btinternet.com Ledlanet, Kinross, Kinross-shire, KY13 0RR, Scotland 07899 877001 | keva@highlandcattle.co.uk 366 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7BW, England 01782 550429 Straebridge Cottage, Stronmilichan, Lochawe, Argyll, PA33 1AP, Scotland 01838 200430 | jadeybroon@aol.com Drummygar, Carmyllie, by Arbroath, Angus, DD11 2RA, Scotland 01241 860548 | gbdrummygar@aol.com

Ian & Agnes Bowie

Mrs D Brown

Jade Brown

Mr Kenneth Brown

Messrs Brown

Gavin & Anna Brown

Mrs J Brotherton

Mrs Jean & Miss A Brooks

Mr John S Bridge

Darren Brewster

Jose Breuer

Simon Bearsley

L & L Braines, Farmers

Braesgill Ltd Att: Mr AG Mackay Mark Braines

Jessica Bradley

Mr Michael Bracegirdle

Jens Brabander

Dr Brian E Boyes

John Bowler

Address

Name

DRUMMYGAR

WETLEY

CRAIGOWMILL

SPRINGFIELD

DALRIADA

LISMORE

BEN VUIRICH

VOM HASVENN

WEST EDMONDSLEY

DAISY HILL

HOPE

COWHEY

CHERRYDALE

Fold Name

Sabine Busse

Mrs Sophie Busk

Mr Paul Burns

Stephen & Lesley Burnett

Judith R Burnett

Michael Burgess

Dr G Bunge

Guy Buckle

Esme Buckle

Mrs Mary Buchanan

Duncan W Buchanan

James Buchanan

Mr D Buchanan

Mrs Marlene A Brunt

Herr E. Brunn

Ms Anna M Bruce

C.P & M.P Bruce

Mr S K Brown

Mr LL Brown Mr Edward W Brown

Mr A Brown

6 Name

Address

Larglanglee House, Crocketford, Dumfriesshire, DG2 9ST, Scotland 01556 690252 Forneth Farms, Loaning Farm, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland Bilbrough Lodge, Bilbrough, York, N Yorks, YO23 3PP, England 07977 208477 18 Woodmarsh Farm, North Bradley, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0SB, England 01225 776770, Bogside, King Edward, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3LX, Scotland 01261 821244 | chazz125@hotmail.com 6 B Rowans Gate, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA2 6RD, Scotland 0141 887 1433 A-6942, Krumbach, Oberkrumbach, Austria 05513 8589 Kecksys Farm, Camebridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BZ, England 01279 600896 Shenavallie, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QU, Scotland 01631 720240 | shenavallie@hotmail.com 4 Shore Road, Glynn, Larne, Co. Antrim, BT40 3HQ, United Kingdom 02828 260656 Shenavallie Farm, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QU, Scotland 01631 720240 | shenavallie@hotmail.com Croftlea, 17 Duntaylor Avenue, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2BX, Scotland 01887 829411 2 Rockhall Cottage, Collin, Dumfries Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4JW, Scotland 01387 750357 | tina_scotia@hotmail.com 2 Rockhall Cottages, Collin, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4JW, Scotland 01387 750357 | guybuckle@hotmail.co.uk Hauptstrasse 59, 49419 Wagenfeld, Germany 0049 5444 1414 | bunge@hazelmuir.de The Old Mill House, Main Street, Norwell, Nr Newark, Notts, NG23 6JN, England 07768 014950 Croft of Bridges, Cobairdy, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 7YR, Scotland 01466 740381 | training@gb-training.co.uk 3 Shillbank View, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 OQG, England 01924 496709 | lesley@burnett67.orangehome.co.uk Craigengelt, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK7 9QS, Scotland 01324 825773 | patriciafrancessmith@gmail.com Eveley Farm, Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6SA, England 01794 388389 | sophiebusk@talktalk.net Lindenberg 2, 46487 Wesel, Germany 02859 901969 | sabine.busse@gmx.net

Fold Name

WALDSEE

HOUGHTON

ASHGROVE

COBAIRDY

NORTWELLE

HAZELMUIR

SHENAVALLIE

KECKSYS

KRUMBACH

KYNEDOR

BROWHAZE

FORNETH LINGFIELD

BEINN GHLAS

Badshalloch Steading, Badshalloch Farm, by Gartocharn, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8SB Scotland 01360 660208 | info@jcjgroup.co.uk Stirling Livestock Centre, Millhall, Stirling, FK7 7LS, Scotland 07713 342512 | john.kyle@caledonian-marts.com Glenmachrie Farm, Glenlonan, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4QE, Scotland 01631 770364 | wilmacameron@btconnect.com Drumardoch Estate, Callander, Perthshire, FK17 8LT, Scotland 01877 330568 8 County Cottages, Culduthel, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 6AQ, Scotland 01463 241299 The Chimes, Cathedral Square, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AL, Scotland 01786 822481 | david@agmscotland.co.uk Wester Leddriegreen, Blanefield, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G63 9BP, Scotland 01360 770359 Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6SX, Scotland 01397 705181 | eac@glen-nevis.co.uk Old Auction House, Comrie, Perthshire, PH6 2LN, Scotland 01764 679195 Chimes House, Kirk Street, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AL, Scotland 01786 822481 Keppochan Farm House, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BQ, Scotland 01866 833287 | cladichfold@gmail.com Cruachan, Killin, Perth, Perthshire, FK21 8TY, Scotland 01567 820302 | mocampbell@btinternet.com 72 Camaghael, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7NF, Scotland 01397 703322 Marrick Park, Marrick, Richmond, N Yorks, DL11 7LH, England 01748 884348 | julia@marrickpark.com Wayside, Lee Gate Farm, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DN, England 01729 830436 | jcarr@hcarr.demon.co.uk Abernant-Y-Groes Uchaf Fm, Pond Place, Cwmbach, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 OEE, Wales 01685 881209 | carsonmp@btinternet.com Netheraird of Glasclune, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6SF, Scotland 07831 598370 z bowland@aol.com Torlundy Farm, Torlundy, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6SW, Scotland 01397 703015 | chris.carver@btconnect.com Garlandhayes Fm, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1SB, England 01392 881262 | stevecasely@outlook.com Gaitnip Farm, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1SX, Scotland 01856 874175 | anjo1@btopenworld.com

Mr James Caldwell

Mr Patrick Casey

Stephen Casely

Mr Chris Carver

Mr John Carter

Mr OPR Carson

Mr H Carr & Son

Ms Julia Carr

Mr D Campbell

Mr James P Campbell

Stuart D. Campbell

M R Campbell

Mrs Anne Cameron

Mr E A Cameron

Mrs I A Cameron

Mr David D Cameron

Mr A Cameron

Mr G A Cameron

Mr J & Mrs W Cameron

Caledonian Marts Ltd

Address

Name

CASEY

GARLAND

TORLUNDY

GLASCLUNE

ABERNANT

LEE GATE

MARRICK PARK

CRUACHAN BEAG

KEILLMORE

SEVERIE NEW

GLENOGLE

GLEN NEVIS

LEDDRIEGREEN

SEVERIE

DRUMARDOCH

CAMERONS

KILMARONOCK

Fold Name

Kler Claude

M D & S A Clarke

Angus Clarke

J & M R Clark

Mr R B I Clark

Peter & Ghillie Clark

Ailsa Clark

Jaquelyn Becker Chotkowski Mr Willie & Mrs Cynthia Christie

Miss Anne Chinner

Mr Robin Chilton

Mr A Cheape

Logan Charnock

Miss M E Chapman

Mr TJ Chapman

Emma Chapman & Michael Chapman

Mr & Mrs Moira & Peter Chalk

Mr & Mrs Caven

John Caudwell

Castles Estate c/o South Lynch Estate Office Martine Cathelain

8 Name

Address

Standon, Main Road, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2JH, England 01962 767910 | bebe@southlynch.co.uk Thibaudiere, Beaufai 61270, France 02 3324 8487 | maritine.cathelain@orange.fr Broughton Hall, Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, Staffordshire, ST21 6NS, England 01630 620525 Offerance Farm, Gartmore, Stirlingshire, FK8 3RZ, Scotland 01877 382244 | cavens@jcaven.co.uk Laurel Cottage, Birchwood, Storridge, Herefordshire, WR13 5HA, England 01886 884870 | chalk@gwi.net Travellers Rest Farm, Ugthorpe, Whitby, N. Yorks, YO21 2BE, United Kingdom 01947 841102 | info@travellersrest-whitby.co.uk Hillside Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RQ, England 01233 860216 Moor Farm Bungalow, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 2UF, England 01904 702383 | maggiechap@tiscali.co.uk 2 Oak Villas, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3PF, England 01457 838780 | logancharnock@hotmail.com Middleton Farm, Fossoway, Kinross-shire, KY13 0PB, Scotland 07974 357795 | a.cheape@langley-taylor.co.uk Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0PL, Wales 01938 820180 | janchilton@madasafish.com Bridge Cottage, 6 -7 Bridge Street, Apethorpe, Peterborough, Northampton, PE8 5DN, England 01780 479020 | annchant@talktalk.net Spring Flight Farm, 321 Charles Storch Road, Elmira, NY, 14903, USA, United States RD2, Ashburton, 7772, New Zealand 0064 3302 2656 | wcchristie@ruralinzone.net Blairmore Farm, Fowlis Wester, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NW, Scotland 01764 683789 | ailsa@blairmorefarm.com Corndean, Moelygarth, Nr Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9DA, Wales 01938 553810 | peter@stonecottage.fsbusiness.co.uk Penwood House, St Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4NL, England 01208 850823 House of Nairne, nr Tullybelton, Stanley, Perthshire, PH1 4PT, Scotland 01738 787850 | jandmrclark@btinternet.com Waterloo Cottage Farm, 34 Harborough Road, Great Oxendon, Leicestershire, LE16 8NA, England 07711370959 | a.g.clarke@atlas.co.uk Williamwood Farm, Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG11 3LN, Scotland 01461 500213 | saclarke@williamwoodfarm.co.uk 31 Rue au Pesch, L-8067 Bertrange, Luxembourg 00352 31 3650

Fold Name

ASHIEBURN

WATERLOO COTTAGE

HOUSE OF NAIRNE

PENLAYZEBURY

MACEANRUIG

AM BLAR MOR

APETHORPE

LEIGHTON

FOSSOWAY

CARRBROOK

BISHOPTHORPE

DUXBRIDGES

TRAVELLERS REST

ABERSKY

OFFERANCE FOLD

BROUGHTON

OF CELTICA

CASTLES ESTAT

The Malt House, Norwich Road, Mulbarton, Norfolk, NR14 8JL, England 01508 570351 | elizabeth@omicron.uk.com 1 Vine Park Drive, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, KA3 2SQ, Scotland 01563 541738 Hill Farm, Bartindale Road, Hunmanby, Filey, N Yorks , YO14 0JD, England 01723 892861 | ian@smchse.com Barrow House Farm, Woodcoates Lane, Darlton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 OTH, England 01777 228260 | davidcobb@btconnect.com 18 Drumbrae South, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH12 8SL, Scotland 0131 334 3065 & fax Lowood, 4 Wycar Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EP, England 01677 423448 | bryancockburn@tiscali.co.uk Fersness Farm, Eday, Orkney, Scotland Bunns Farm, Withergate Road, Worstead, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9SF, England 07748 641522 | h.rushworth@tiscali.co.uk Achreamie, Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7YB, Scotland 01847 811433 | coghill297@btinternet.com Round Oak, Heniker Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3ED, England 01622 844491 |nga.coles@btinternet.com The Covenant Folds, 684753 Highway 2, The Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, R.R.#3 Woodstock, Ontario, N4S 7V7, Canada 001 519 421 5449 | Brian.Colgate@QueensU. CA 1 Col du Las, La Grande-Fosse, 88430, France 0033 3295 11301 | patrice.combeau@nordnet.fr Aryhoulan Cottage, Conaglen Estate, Ardgour, Inverness-shire, PH33 7AH, Scotland 01855 841321 |dmosgrove@broadlandproperties.co.uk Lochbuie House, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA62 6AA, Scotland 01680 814214 | jim@lochbuie.com No 4 Culnaha, Nigg, Easter Ross, IV19 1QP, Scotland 01862 851229 | heather@corrigall.co.uk Bemborough Farm, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5UG, England 01451 850307 | mike.caunter@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk FellsideFarm Caldbeck Wigton Cumbria CA7 8HA England 01697 478616 | coulthard616@btinternet.com Ashenhouse Farm, Ashen, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8JH, England 01440 788594 Burnside Paper Mill Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0AP, England 01473 833339 | rushmere-rentals1@btconnect.com Highfield Farm, North Road, Bretherton, Lancashire, PR26 9AY, England johnmcoyle@hotmail.co.uk

Mrs Elizabeth Cliffe

Mr JM Coyle

Brian H Cowan

Dr Gordon B Coutts

Cotswold Farm Park Limited Messrs Henson & Andrews Ms Christina Coulthard

Mrs Heather Corrigall

Conaglen Est, Broadlands Properties Ltd per Douglas Mosgrove Mr James Corbett

Patrice Combeau

Mr B F Colgate

Norman G. A. Coles

M. G. Cockram Mr Alan Coddington & Miss H J Rushworth Messrs M & J Coghill

Mr JB Cockburn

Mrs U F Cochrane

Mr David Cobb

Ian Coates

Andrew Clotworthy

Address

Name

SLIPPERFIELD

COLQUHOUN

ASHEN HOUSE

FELLSIDE FARM

BEMBOROUG

EARN

LOCHBUIE

CONAGLEN

DE LA BASSE DU LAS

COVENANT

ROUNDOAK HIGHLAND

ACHREAMIE

JAGGARDS

LOWOOD

DARLTON

SMC HIGHLANDS

INVERALTON

MALTHOUSE

Fold Name

Mr Howard Dare

Miss R Dalgleish

Miss Emma Dale & Mrs Fiona Cox

JWG Dalby & Sons

SCI Les Demueyes

Culachy Estate Management Ltd per Bidwells Caroline Cuthbertson

Brenna Cruz

John Cruickshank

Fiona Cruickshank

Ian Cruickshank

Mr NA Crooks-Meredith

Mr John Crilley

Mrs Diana Crewe

William T Creighton

Andrew Crean

Messrs R & E Crawford

Russell Crank

Douglas and Hilary Crane

Mrs Clare Craig

10 Name

Address

17 Largy Road, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, BT29 4RN, Northern Ireland 028 94452126 | ClareLouiseCraig@aol.com Gray Brae Farm, Leadburn, West Linton, Peeblesshire, EH46 7BE, Scotland 01968 670947 | graybrae@aol.com Stone House Farm, Edale Road, Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 2LL, England 01663 740806 | crankfamily@aol.com Stuck Farm Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Strathclyde, PA20 OQL, Scotland 01700 502803 Marsh Farm, Burnham, Deepdale, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8DD, England 07799 588133 acrean@autonomous.com Derryvore, Derrylin, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 9FF, Northern Ireland 02867 748277 | richardcreighton86@hotmail.co.uk Martland Mill Farm, Martland Mill Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LZ, England 07946154396 | dolly1dancer@aol.com 5 Easter Muckbovie, Westhill, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 5BN, Scotland 01463 795841 5 Westerton, Blackdown Avenue, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8QH, England 01932 340277 | dederax@gmail.com Balnastuartach Farm, Calvine, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5UD, Scotland 01796 483279 | enquiries@bruarconstructionandrestorations.co.uk Balnastuartach Farm, Calvine, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5UD, Scotland 01796 483279 | enquiries@bruarconstructionandrestorations.co.uk 24 Park Crescent, Scone, Perth, PH2 6JZ, Scotland 01738 551758 2665 Geneve Ave, Apt. #305 Daly City, CA 94014, USA, United States 00 818 270 6915 | cruz14brenna@gmail.com Carn Dearg House, North Road, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6PP, Scotland 07320 366573 4 Ivanhoe Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 9BB, Scotland 01721 723453 Ferme des Demueyes, 8/10 rue de la Foret ,95350 Piscop, France 33 06 80 99 2053 | eric.cuziat@gmail.com Cestersover Farm, Pailton, Nr Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 OQP, England 01788 832188 | dalby@farmline.com 12 Station Cottages, Wing Hollow, Wing, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8RY, England 01572 737458 | fionadale@btinternet.com An-Doire-Bheag, Barbreck, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8UW, Scotland 01852 500232 Bryn Hebog Brechfa, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 7QR, Wales 01267 202291 | howard_dare@yahoo.co.uk

Fold Name

FALCONS HILL

LEACHY

CHATER

RINGSWOOD

DERICHEBOURG

JEDDERFIELD

CULACH

BALNASTRUARTACH

MARTLAND MILL

TRIAL BAY

DEEPDALE MARSH

RHUBODACH

KINDER

GRAY BRAE

CRAIGMANUS

Long Meadow Barn, Intwood Farm, Intwood, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6TQ, England 01603 452060 | nigel.darling@gardlinecomms.com Inver Lodge, Graighouse, Isle of Jura, Argyll, PA60 7XX, Scotland 01496 820223 | darochjura@aol.com Millhill Farm Cottages, Hothorpe Road, Marston Trussell, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9TX 07446 887508 | Craig.davies20@btinternet.com Bryn-cerrig, Stonelane, Brook Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7NZ, Wales 01938 556939 | gareth.r.davies@btinternet.com Olmarch Fawr, Llangybi, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8NL, Wales 01570 493303 | olmarchfawr@outlook.com Noredown House, West Marden, Chichester, W Sussex, PO18 9ES, England 02392 631586 | noredown2@yahoo.co.uk Waunlwyl Farm, Ystradowen, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2XX, Wales 01639 831281 Tan-Yr-Iwen, Llangedwyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9LP, Wales 01691 828461 50 St Peters Close, Yaxham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1RN, England 01362 696353 South Friarton Farm, St Martins, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 6AH, Scotland 01821 640611 | jmd36@btconnect.com Highlands Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BS, England 01566 783127 | ruthdawe0866@gmail.com Craycombe House, Fladbury, Worcestershire, WR10 2QS, England 01386 860692 | judithdawes4@aol.com Church Farm, Hazelwood Hill, Belper, Derby, DE56 4AD, England 01332 840640 Wyteveld Farm, Houtemstraat 108 9552 Herzele Belgium Belgium 32 53 624082 Godstone Farm, Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8LX, England 01883 742546 | stewart@godstonefarm.co.uk Achadunan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BJ, Scotland 01499 600238 | tuggy@fynealas.com Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9HT, Scotland 01807 580366 | ktdelnabo@btinternet.co.uk via Maestro 8, 12030 Casteler, CN, Italy 0039 3485 728162 | geom.demarchi@geo2d.it 28 Aldersyde,Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1AG, Scotland 07895 179214 | donalddempster@hotmail.com Dunach Estate, Glenlonan, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4QE, Scotland 01631 770364 | dunachestate@btconnect.com

Mr Nigel G Darling

Donald, Alasdair, Mhairi & Robert Dempster Lord Denham

Delnabo Estate per David Taylor Mr G Demarchi Eros

Anastasia Delap

Stewart Deards

Mrs Anni de Backer

Mr B Dawson

Mrs J A Dawes

T W T & M R Dawe

Miss Jill Davis

Mr Gary Davis

Mr IR Davies

Mr W H Davies

Anthony Davies

Rhun Davies

Mr Gareth Davies

Craig Davies

Mr DE Darroch

Address

Name

DUNACH

TEAGHLAC

CUCUN

DELNAB

ACHADUNAN

GODSTONE

WYTEVELD

LLECHWEDD DU

CRAYCOMBE

FOXCOMBE

FRIARTON

YAXHAM

HIGHLAND

CEFN GWRHYD

NOREDOWN

OLMARCH

LLANERCHYDOL

MILLHILL FARM

ARDFARNAL

BLUE CEDAR

Fold Name

Andrew Dryburgh

Charles Drumgoole

Noreen Drexel

Mr T Drennan

Kerrie & Michael Dowling

Michael Dowling

Lady Caroline Douglas-Home, MBE.DL

Mr P M Douglas-Home

The Hon Mrs Henry Douglas-Home

Douglas and Angus Estates

Dr RCC Douglas

Rueben Dooris

Mr Quentin Dolph

Harry W Dodd

Miss Alex Doak

DM Stewart Ltd

Robert Dixon

Dr Trevor Dines & Mr Neville Hughes

Mr B Dickinson Mr D R Dickson

Linda Dennis

12 Name

18 Park Avenue, Darley Dale Matlock, Derbys, DE4 2FX, Scotland 01629 733009| kandldennis@tiscali.co.uk Brockstones, Kentmere, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9JW, England Hamilton Hall Lodge, West Linton, Peebleshire, EH46 7DB, Scotland 01968 660347 | lyntoun@gmail.com Tyddyn Afon, Fferm Tyn y Coed, Glan Conwy, Conwy, LL28 5TN, Wales 01492 580033 | neville.hughes@cwmnida.tv Kilbride Farm, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QE, Scotland 01546 605234 | kilbridefarm@btconnect.com Lochay, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NL, Scotland 01764 654604 | immstewart@gmail.com Silverwood House, Cleghorn, Lanark, ML11 8NZ, Scotland 01555 661425 | alex_doak@hotmail.co.uk Riveside Cottage, Organford Road, Holten Heathe, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LA, England 01202 661919 | harry@hpminvestments.co.uk Whiteley Park Farm, Whiteley Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QL, England 07811 904752 | gdolph@hotmail.co.uk Bridgend Glynn, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 3HG, Northern Ireland 02828 276808 Craigsford, Earlston, Berwickshire, TD4 6DJ, Scotland 01896 849213 | rosemarysfarm@gmail.com Estates Office, Newmains, Douglas, Lanarkshire, ML11 0RH, Scotland 01555 851536 |office@daestates.co.uk Old Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire, TD10 6UP, Scotland 01361 810230 | info@oldgreenlawfold.com Old Greenlaw, Berwickshire, TD10 6UP, Scotland 01361 810238 | info@oldgreenlawfold.com Heaton Mill House, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4XQ, England 01890 882303 | cdh@heatonmill.com, Glemalure Lodge, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, Ireland 0035 387 673 5177 | smaoifemc@gmail.com Pasture House, Gallabarrow Hayton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PH, England 01697 320352 | kerriedowling@hotmail.co.uk 5 Castle Walk, Doonfoot, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 4HH, Scotland 01292 443033 Tigh Cuileann, Auchnagoul, Inverary, Argyll, PA32 8XT, Scotland 01499 302677 | farmernonie@gmail.com 37 Cleland Park, South Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT20 3EZ, Northern Ireland 07841 862561 | charles00834@yahoo.co.uk The Roan, Lauder, Lauderdale, Berwickshire, TD2 6SA, Scotland 07967 756131 | adryburgh@gmail.com

Address

THE ROAN

TIEVESHILLY

BAGSHOT PARK

GALLABARROW

GLENMALURE

OLD GREENLAW

DOUGLAS

SHOLTO

MULLAGMOSSIN

WHITELEY PARK

RIVERSIDE

MUIRFOOT

KILBRIDE

MOLOCH SANFFRAID

BROCKSTONES LYNTOUN

Fold Name

2 Market St, Kirkby Lonsdale, Nr Carnforth ,Cumbria, LA26 2AU, England vicky.duckworth@yahoo.co.uk Hardridge Farm, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, PA13 4TF, Scotland 01505 873340 Curtis Farm (Cattle), Curtis Lane, Headley, Hampshire, GU35 8SA, England 01428 713433 | mark@dumas.be Upper Robieston, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4SJ, Scotland 01224 577180 | ian.duncan@le.org or ian.duncan@outlook.com Barr Farm, Town Street, Old Malton, Yorkshire, YO17 7HD, England 01633 694530 | dunkley@barrfarm.co.uk Knocklearach, Ballygrant, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA45 7QL, Scotland 01496 840232 | office@dunlossitestate.co.uk South View Farm, West Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2HP, England 01423 565122 | william@dunrig.co.uk The Ranch, Letham, Angus, DD8 2PG, Scotland 07946 774661 | ranchlivestock@hotmail.co.uk Easton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5DX, England 01603 731200 | helen.hart@eastonotley.ac.uk 11 AM Klosterhang, D-66386, St Ingbert, Germany 0049 6894 970122 | kueatmae@aol.com 1 Overton Bush Cottages, Camptown, Jedburgh, Borders, TD8 6RW, Scotland 07966 476377 | overtonbush@tiscali.co.uk 4 Englishton Muir, Bunchrew, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV3 8RQ, Scotland 01463 717782 Little Scotland Farm, Burney Lane, Staunton, Harold, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 1BH, England 01332 865814 | petered_uk@hotmail.com 18 Hill Close, Westmancote, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7EW, England 01684 772056 | doreen345edwards@bt.com Post Office Box 267, Potts Point ,NSW, 1335, Australia 53-57 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LQ, England 01423 883194 | elitemeat@btconnect.com Greenland, Ardsallach, Via Youghal, C. Waterford, Eire 00353 24 93197 | vrsellis@gmail.com 17 Casswell Drive Quadring Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 4QW England 01775 821457 | j.elwood17@btinternet.com Am Bahnhoff 1, D - 84140, Gangkofen, Germany 0049 8722 94020 | info@engelhardt-oekologie.de Pennyghael, Estate Keepers Cottage, Pennyghael, Isle of Mull, Argyll ,PA70 6HD, Scotland 01681 704232 | info@pennyghael-estate.co.uk

Vicky Duckworth

Epsilon NV Att: Mr Paul Chauvet,

Joe Engelhardt

Mr B J Elwood

Mrs Susan Elder Elite Meat Ltd per Gordon Atkinson Vaughan R Ellis

Mr C Edwards

Mr P Edwards

Mrs M M Edwards

Edgerston Trading (2006) Ltd

Herr Konrad Edelmann

Easton & Otley College

Graeme Easton

Mr W R P Dunn

Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd

Roger Dunkley

Mr Ian Duncan

Mr Mark Dumas

Mr IGM Duff

Address

Name

PENNYGHAE

ELSENBERG

GREENLAND

CHARNWOOD

NA COMERICH

EDGERSTON

ST INGBERT

EASTON AND OTLEY COLLEGE

RANCH

DUNRIG

CEANNACROIC

DOODALE

THE BIN

FAIRRIE

DUCHAL

Fold Name

Mr Neil Fletcher

Morag Fletcher

Flasby Estate

Catriona Fitzsimon

Mr Alastair Fitzsimon

Mr & Mrs C L Fisher

Joanne Fischbacher

Firm of R S Duncan

Firm of Ardtornish Farms

Mr Craig Finnie Finnie 4X4, Richmond Developments, Fir Farm Ltd

Mr & Mrs W Fiddler

Herr Arnold Feuerstein

Ronald & Frances Fergie

Farm Street Agricultural Ltd Att: Mr Tom Taylor John Fenton

Mary Evans

John L L Evans

Mrs Beverly Evans

Errol Enterprises Ltd

14 Name

c/o D Ogilvie Smiths Gore, 13 Marshall Place, Perth, PH2 8AH, Scotland 01738 479180 | lewishm@errolpark.co.uk Gwarfelin Isaf, Merthyr Cynog, Brecon, Powys LD3 8SG Wales 01874 690483 Tyrhos, Trawsmawr, Carmarthenshire, SA33 6NA, Wales 01267 232478 | evans.buildings@virgin.net Journeys End, Heol-Las Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0PH, Wales 07989 163939 Ramsbury Manor, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2RG, England 01672 520381 Springwell House, Elmswell, Driffield, Yorkshire, YO25 3EL, England 01377 252021 | jpf@springwellhouse.co.uk Knockendon Farm, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5HU, Scotland 01294 832266 | rffergie@hotmail.co.uk Tugstein 10, A-6845 Hohenems, Austria 0043 5576 78087 | arnold.feuerstein@gmail.com Swifts House Farm, Bentley Lane, Heskin, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5UY, England 01257 451490 | bill.fiddler@btconnect.com Richmondhill House, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 3JW, Scotland 01779 473552 | craig@hornsandhair.com Rectory Farm, Lower Swell, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1LH England 01608 737057 | alifirfarm@gmail.com Ardtornish Farm, Ardtornish Estate, Morvern, Argyll, PA80 5UZ, Scotland 01967 421288 | info@ardtornish.co.uk Blackstone Farm, Rigg Road, Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 3JJ, Scotland 01290 421639| rs.duncan@btconnect.com 43 Whirlbut Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 3AA Scotland 07894 325134 | joannefischbacher@yahoo.co.uk 202 Smedley St, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JD, England 01629 57376 | tina.fisher1980@btinternet.com Tregallon Farm, Lochfoot, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8NG, Scotland 01387 730272 | fitz.treg@fitztreg.plus.com 2 Rockhall Cottages, Collin, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4JW, Scotland 01387 750357 | tina_scotia@hotmail.com Moorside Farm, Flasby, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3QA, England 01756 700585 | dairy@flasby.com 2 Kenmore Terrace, Perth, PH1 2HT, Scotland 07782 165998 | morag4t@aol.com Hillcrest Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2PU, England 01947 897430

Address

THORNYTHWAITE

DAMORLIN

FLASBY

TREGALLON

THE FISHER

BLACKSTONE

ARDTORNISH

FIR

RICHMONDHILL

LOCH MAREE

EMS

KNOCKENDON

SPRINGWELL

RAMSBURY

MEGANS FOLD

TYRHOS

YSCIRFAWR

ERROL

Fold Name

Glenside Farm, Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8LY, England 07800 726088 | glensidefarm@live.co.uk Chypraze Farm, Morvah Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7TU, England 07841 638291 | mervyn.flindall@btinternet.com Rettie Farm, Boyndie, Banffshire, AB45 2AA, Scotland 01261 843204 Firebeacon, Little Quantock, Crowcombe, Taunton Somerset TA4 4AP England 01984 618605 | stewart@mineheadmarquees.co.uk Llan Farm, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6DU, Wales 01766 770399 | julian.llanfarm@btinternet.com Linyante Greendale, Via Bega, New South Wales 2550, Australia 0264 927343 | evans8a@bigpond.net.au Cowal & Trossachs, Forest District Office, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, FK8 3UX, Scotland 01877 382383 | stewart.hendry@forestry.gsi.gov.uk 2 Cragganvallie, Kiltarlity Beauly, Inverness, IV4 7HT 07887 402367 | james.foster6@hotmail.co.uk Broomrigg, Watchhill Road, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 1RX, Scotland 01387 810326 | broomrigg@aol.com ‘Carolina’, Cleveley Bank Lane Forton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1BY, England 01524 791431 | mervlucyfrance@aol.com Via Ottone 95 Frazione Bettole Borgosesia 13011 (VC) Italy franchignonmirella@hotmail.com East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5GD, Scotland 01224 732351 | jim.s.fraser@talk21.com East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5GD, Scotland 01224 732351 | jim.s.fraser@talk21.com Frazione Mattalia, 163 Elva (CN), 12020, Italy 0039 335 688 8456 | info@pelvodelva.it Heisterkampsweg 1 46419 Isselburg, Germany 0049 2874 5039688 | cfunke@vodafone.de 10 Les Petits Tresseaux 41330 Averdon France 0033680705839 | earl.gabilleau@wanadoo.fr 11 Glen Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5UQ, Scotland 01383 732199 | beveridgebnb22@hotmail.com 26 Dun Mor Avenue, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8TP, Scotland 01546 602050 Manor Farm, Eckington, Nr Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3BH, England 01386 751600 | info@eckingtonmanor.co.uk Le Prieure de ND des Marchais Troo Loir et Cher, 41800, France 0033254 726927 | charlie@charles-garnett.com

Miss J A Fletcher & Mr Alyn Hawkins

Charlie Garnett

Mrs Judy Gardner

Mr A Galbraith

Donald & Karen Galbraith

Olivier Gabilleau

Herr C. Funke

Mr J S Fraser for J +& L Fraser & Son Mario Fulcherie

Mrs Sheila Fraser

Mirella Franchignoni

Mervyn & Lucy France

Mr & Mrs D R Fountain

Forest Enterprise Scotland per Stewart Hendry James Foster

Mr Bradley Ford

Mr Julian Ford

J & M Forbes & Son Att: WJA Forbes Stewart Ford

Mervyn Flindall

Address

Name

ECKINGTON

GLEANN BAGH A CHASTEIL

LES PETITS TRESSEAUX

HEISTERKAMPSHOF

IL PELVO D’ELVA

TILBOURIES

FENERA

CAROLINA

BROOMRIGG

CRAGGANVALLIE

KATRINE

LLAN

FIREBEACON

FERNAIG

CHYPRAZE

GLENSIDE

Fold Name

Glenfernate Estate Att: Mr John MacLellan Glengorm

Glenavon Estate Ltd

Glasgow City Council Att. Manager, Pollok Country Park Mr A & Mrs E Glen

Mrs Valerie Anne Gipps

Mrs Sheila Gillon

Mr P Gilder John Gillies

Andrew Gilchrist

Mr David M M Gilbertson

Mr R S Gibson

D C & J R Gibbon

Gara Gharagozlou

Mr Ian Gauld

Jack Gates

Gatcombe Park Estate

K & J Gascoigne Yorkshire Highlanders

Mr Haydn A Garton

John R F Garratt Squabmoor Farm Ltd Mr A W Garrick

16 Name

Address

Squabmoor House, The Common, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5SE, England 01395 223972 | john.garratt@btinternet.com Glenmuir Auchnarrow, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9JN, Scotland 01807 590253 4 Kildinny Cottage, Forteviot, Perthshire, PH2 9DD, Scotland 01738 812184 | thaggnam@aol.com Holly Beck Farm, Commonside Flockton, Nr Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4DA, England 01924 848161 | kandjgascoigne@googlemail.com Minchinhamton Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AT, England 01453 885377 Rosemore Somerby Road, Cold Overton, Nr Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 7GX, Scotland 07850 253746 | jack@gatesnurseries.co.uk Sandineuk, Sandend, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, AB45 2UE, Scotland 01261 843343 | iigauld@hotmail.com Spawood Farm, Cappers Lane, Spurstow, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9RP, England 01829 771188 | gara@mirusjourneys.com Furmiston, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 3TE, Scotland 01644 460244 | info@furmiston.co.uk 10 Park Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8SQ, England 01422 202895 | rsgibson1927@btinternet.com Leystone House, Burrelton, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH13 9NB, Scotland 01828 670373 | dmmgilbo@gmail.com 63 Castleview Avenue, Galston, Ayrshire, KA4 8JP, Scotland 01563 822641 The Grafters, Stow Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England 24 Garry Gall, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Western Isles, HS95 5XH, Scotland 01871 810853 | jgillies65@btinternet.com LowerToftingall, Watten, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5XN, Scotland 01955 621257 Dolgau, Llanwrthwl, Llandrindod, Wells, Powys, LD1 6NU, Wales 01597 810067 Knowehead Lodge, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT, Scotland 0141 636 6920 | paul.brannan@glasgow.gov.uk Glenellan, Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7TD, Scotland 01358 761775 | aekrglen@hotmail.co.uk Birchfield, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9HX, Scotland 01807 580245 | admin@glenavonestate.co.uk Glenfernate, Enochdhu, Perthshire, PH10 7PL, Scotland 01250 881215 Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QE, Scotland 01688 302321 | enquiries@glengormcastle.co.uk

Fold Name

GLENGORM

GLENFERNATE

GLENAVON

GLENELLAN

POLLOK

GLASLYN

AVIEDALE

BEINN NAN CARNAN

LEYSTONE

CLAYROYD

HEATHERLEY

SPAWWOOD

SANINE

ROSEMORE

GATCOMBE

SALJEN

THAGGNAM

HEATHERHILLS GLENLIVET

SQUABMOOR

Arkady Ltd, c/o Stonefield Glenmassan, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8RA, Scotland 01369 706640 | theagroves@gmail.com Eairy Moar Farm, Glen Helen, Isle of Man, IM4 3NP, Isle of Man 01624 801020 | iom@lissenhall.com Venlaw Farm, Peebles, Peeblesshire, EH45 8QG, Scotland 01721 722040 | venlawfarmpeebles@btinternet.com Aiket Castle, Dunlop, Ayrshire, KA3 4BP, Scotland 07964 145609 | alfred@aitketcastle.com Rosehead, Greenes,s Cuminestown, Turriff ,AB53 8HY, Scotland 01888 544582 | linda-gordon@hotmail.com Whitehall Farm, 26-32 Kirkgate Street, Holme Next the sea, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6LH, England 01553 691691 | dag@crusowilkin.co.uk Beate Bechler, Hauptstrasse 26, OT Schmerkendorf, 04895 Falkenberg/Elster, Germany 0049 353 652 671 | oekohof.gotsgarten@t-online.de Coolkellure House, Dunmanway, Co. Cork, Ireland 00353 8723 99755 | michael.gottestein@teagasc.ie Inversnaid Lodge, Inversnaid, By Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, FK8 3TU, Scotland 01877 386254 | info@inversnaidphoto.com Heip Hill House, Greensidehall Road, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 7HE, Scotland 01450 374772 | shankendfarming@gmail.com Drumlast, Donegal Townn, Co Donegal, Eire 00353 749722014 Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, PA13 4TE, Scotland 01505 873627 Hunter House, Edmundbyers, Co Durham, DH8 9PA, England 01207 255297 | v.cgraham@hotmail.co.uk Cefn Park, Wrexham, LL13 9TT, England 01978 262889 | archie@cefnpark.co.uk via Roma 43, Cavallemaggiore (CN), 12030, Italy marco.grangetto@yahoo.it Lower Old Mill, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8BN, Scotland 01888 560055 Rothiemurchus Estate Office, Dell of Rothiemurchus, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QH, Scotland 01479 810858 | office@rothie.net The Old Farmhouse, Higher Tullochgribban Farm, Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3NE, Scotland 01479 851320 | tillyhigh@btinternet.com Smeaton Farmhouse, Smeaton Estate, East Lothian, EH40 3DT, Scotland 07747 005475 | philipgdgray@hotmail.com

Glenmassan Estate Per Ms Thea Groves, Farm Manager Sir Robert Goff

Philip Gray

J Grant Partnership

J P Grant of Rothiemurchus

Mr William J Grant

Marco Grangetto

Archie Graham-Palmer

Mrs Valerie C Graham

Mrs Sheena Graham

Mr Roy Graham

Kate Graham

Mr Andre Goulancourt

Michael Gottstein

Gotsgarten Organic Farm

David Gorton Farms

K & L Gordon

Alfred Gordon

Mr Geoffrey M Goldstraw

Address

Name

SMEATON

TILLYHIGH

ROTHIEMURCHUS

AUCHRY

AGLIASC

CEFN PARK

DERWENT

KILLOCHRIES

DRUMBAR

SHANKEND

INVERSNAID

DUNGAILL

GOTSGARTEN

THE HOLME FOLD

ROSEHEAD TEUCHAR

ALKET CASTLE

VENLAW

EAIRY MOAR

GLENMASSAN ESTATE

Fold Name

Mr & Mrs Simon Haley

Mr Richard W Haldane

Kevan Haines

Mr W Haggas Walmsgate Estates (Farming) Mr D Haighton

Mrs G M Gunn per Mr Ian Gunn Mr Garry Haggart

M. Yann Guisnel Madame Suzanne Guldenschuh

Mr Nick Grundy

Dr & Mrs Keith Grundy

Mr NS Grundon

Thea Groves

Daniela Grill

Ms Joy M Griffiths

Mr G W Griffiths Wyn Griffiths & Sons Mrs S Griffiths

Nigel Griffiths

Mr J & Mrs D R Greenwood

Mr D Greenhaugh

Greenacres Animal Park

18 Name

Mancot, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2AZ, England 01244 531147 | info@greenacresanimalpark.co.uk 38 Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1AQ, England 01244 378858 | mail@davidgreenhaugh.com West Farm ,Thimbleby, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3PU, England 01609 883004 | debra.greenwood@btinternet.com Undhill Hall, Sandygate Lane, East Hardwick, West Yorkshire, WF8 3DZ, England 01302 329888 | nigel.griffiths@groundgroup.co.uk Ty Mawr, Ucha, Abergele, Clwyd, LL22 8AA, Wales 01745 826239 Ellerdine Grange Farm, Ellerdine, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6QR, England 01952 770322 J2 Farming, Hisland Aston, Owestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JF, England 01691 610964 | joy.griffiths@tggroup.co.uk Borgata, Pomieri 17, Prali (TO), 10060, Italy 0039 0121 807484 | debora.grill@gmail.com Stonefield Farm, Glenmassen, by Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8RA, Scotland 01369 706640 | theagroves@gmail.com Tara Colley, Hill Lane, Hedgerley, Berkshire, SL3 4AT, England 01753 663111 | normangrundon@hotmail.co.uk Thornton Lodge, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5LB, England 01507 522376 | p-k.grundy@tiscali.co.uk Rampsbeck Court, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LP, England 01768 486415 Le Long Pre, 35350, Saint Meloir, Des Ondes, France, 35260 Hornihof, 68480 Kiffis, France 8940 3360 Cairnald House, Lybster, Caithness, KW3 6BT, Scotland 01593 721747 | ian.gunn@jgunn.co.uk Kargarrie House, Lundie, Edzell, Angus, DD9 7QN, Scotland 01356 625529 | garry.haggart@talk21.com Low Farm, Walmsgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8QN, England 01507 480360 Muckleton Bank Farm, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6RQ, England 01939 251128 | david@muckletonmeats.com Beacon Hill Farm, Hilmarton, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9HT, England 01249 760263 | Kevan@hainescontruction.co.uk Cloan Estate, Trust Cloan, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1PP, Scotland 01764 662936 | rwh@cloan.co.uk Marland Lodge, Church Bank, Eggleston, Co Durham, DL12 0AH, England 07968 375307 | seamfold@hotmail.co.uk

Address

Fold Name

SEAM

MBE CLOAN

BEACON HILL

ELLERDINE

WALMSGATE

MIDDLE LUNDIE

SWINEY

HORNIHOF

RAMPSBECK

NOCTON

TARA

GRILL

CIM

THE GRANGE

ABERGELE

HUNDHILL

THIMBLEBY

THE PHEASANT

GREENACRES

32 Peartree Bungalows, Blackhall Mill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE17 7TW, England 01207 561272 | mariannehalford@talktalk.net Old Inzievar House, by Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 8HA, Scotland 07753 984230 | thall1961@hotmail.co.uk Quarry Farm, Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 6BL, England 01981 550096| gildenvale@yahoo.com 25 Heol Neuadd, Tumble, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 6EL, Wales 01269 831334 | sezzyhanford1@me.com Pilkmosevej 11, Brande, DK 7330, Denmark 0045 9718 3989 | ah@pilkmose.dk 28 Wavendon Road, Salford, Bedfordshire, MK17 8BA, England 07771 883459 | paul.harrisriba@googlemail.com Frith Manor, Baldwins Hill, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2JW, England 01342 871414 | frithmanorfarm@hotmail.com Blackpotts, Coldingham, Berwickshire,TD14 5QE, Scotland 01890 771309 Stoneythorpe Hall, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 2DL, England 01926 811811 | russ@rhplc.com 5 Church Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DD, England 01200 411050 | david.steel@smithsgore.co.uk 4 Northlands, Harthill, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S26 7XZ, England 01909 773034 | renandpete@hotmail.co.uk Bishops Wood House, Kiddemore Green Rd, Bishops Wood, Staffordshire, ST19 9AA, England 01785 840163 | karen.hartland@btinternet.com Riccarton Farm Cottage Riccarton Nr Newcastleton Scottish Borders TD9 0SN Scotland 01387 376296 | riccartonfarmcottage@btinternet.com Little Lodge Farm, Three Cocks, Brecon Powys, LD3 0SW, Wales 01497 847325 | delveyhavard@hotmail.co.uk Kilcott Mill, Lower Kilcott, Nr Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7RL, England 01453 843127 Cameley House, Cameley, Temple Cloud, Bristol, BS39 5AJ, England 01761 451111 Threepwood Bank, Crossford, Carluke, Lanarkshire, ML8 5QF, Scotland 01555 860247 | georgehead@aol.com Upper Rosemount, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1ND, Scotland upperrosemount@hotmail.co.uk Upper Rosemount, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1ND, Scotland upperrosemount@hotmail.co.uk 25 Morrison Street, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5DB, Scotland 01575 575144 kenneth@highlanddrovers.co.uk

Mr Edward Halford

Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr

Mrs K Headspeath

Mr Ken Headspeath

George Head

Mr JM Hayward

Mr T C Hayes

Duncan Havard

Mr Steve Hartley

Karen A Hartland

Harrock Hall Estate c/o Smiths Gore Harthill Highlanders

Russell Harrison Ltd

Mr Bill Harrison

Frith Manor Farm

Danish Highland Cattle Association Treasurer Paul Harris

Sarah Hanford

Mr Duncan Thomas Handley

Timothy J D Hall

Address

Name

SORNE

THE WELLBURN

THREEPWOOD BANK

FLODDEN

OAKEN

TREHAFOD

RICCARTON

STRATHGARVE

HARTHILL

STONEYTHORPE

BLACKPOTTS

FRITH

HARRIS

BRYNHYFRYD

GILDEN VALE

OLD INZIEVAR

KIPPER LYNN

Fold Name

Mr Andrew Holman-West

Farm Matters Ltd

Herr W.F. Hoffmann

Mr D M W Hodgkiss

Mrs Nicola Hodge

Mrs Carol N Hocknell

Hitherfields Highland Cattle Ltd per Mr & Mrs C Tubman Dr H A Hoather

Mrs Lydia Hilty

Mrs Suzanne Hill

Arthur Hill

Nicole & Kurt Hildebrandt

Swiss Section Highland Cattle Society c/o Nicole Bohren Highland Wagyu

Ms Ali Hibbert

Adam Hewitt

Mr David William Hewitt

Gary Henry

Duncan & Elizabeth Henderson

Mr Allan G Hemmings

20 Name

Address

Gannochy Estate, Per Savills, 12 Clerk Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6AE, Scotland 01356 628621 | rwillis@savills.com The Hollies, Purdewan Mill Road, Hollybush, East Ayrshire, KA6 6EX, Scotland 01292 560639 | 107DEH@gmail.com Stroquhan Estate, Dunscore, Dumfries, DG2 0UP, Scotland 01387 820537 | garyjhenry@btinternet.com Bank Head, Crosby, Ravensworth, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3JB, England 01931 715000 | hewitt_bankhead@pentalk.org Nield House Farm, Worcester Road Harvington, Nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4LP, England 01562 777651 | adam.hewitt@btconnect.com Sheardrum, Saline, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9TA, Scotland 01383 852991 Husacher 2, 3303 Munchringen, Switzerland 0041 79 261997 Burnside of Balhaldie, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0NB, Scotland 01786 823767 | martine@wagyu.co.uk Taille Pins, 26460, Bourdeaux, France 0033 1475 533830 | taillepins@free.fr Milford Rise, Beahce Mill, Diddleburn, Craven Arms, SY7 9JX, England 01584 841435 arthurhill49@me.com Moss Bank, Exford Green, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8Hq, England 01743 719584 | stokesbarn@hotmail.com Clonmoylan House, Portumna, Co Galway, Eire 00353 90 9749104 Hitherfield, The Hill, Little Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5BQ, England 01666 311073 | helen@hitherfieldshighlandcattle.co.uk Oak House, Hassalls Lane, Bridge Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4GA, England 01244 300742 | hugh.hoather@btinternet.com The Pinfold, Poole, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6AL, England 01270 628414 | metromachineknit@btconnect.com Glenshochie, Stanley, Perth, PH1 4PX, Scotland 01738 787627 | angus@hughhodgeltd.co.uk The Nunnery, Staffield, Penrith, Cumbria, CA131EU, England 01768 870249 | keith.ostle@sky.com Graebenstrasse 1, Hanau, Germany D-63454, Germany 0049 6181 74797 | hoffmann-hanau@t-online.de 200 Wildmoor Avenue, Holts Village, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 5NT, England 0161 290 1735 | paul@farm-software.co.uk Alscot Estate Office, Atherstone Hill, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickhire, CV37 8NF, England 01789 450451 | alice@alscot.co.uk

Fold Name

ALSCOT

PHSOFTWARE

LAISBACHTAL

NUNNERY

GLENSHOCHIE

BURNBANK

OAK

HITHERFIELD

CLONMOYLAN

WALTON

TAILLE PINS

MOHMAR

SHEARDRUM

HEWITT

BANK HEAD

STROQUHAN

NIC EANRUIG

GANNOCHY HIGHLANDERS

Inchmarnock Island

The Countess of Inchcape

Nicolas Ibanez Scott per Mrs Mirtha Hauenstein Mrs Susan Ievers

Robert Hyslop & Sons

Grant Hyslop

Herr U Husmann

Andrew Humphrey Mr Stephen & Mrs Rosemary Hunter

Mr Arto Huhtala

Phillip Hughes

Mr Geraint & Mrs Eleri Hughes

Mr K Howman

Mr JW Howat

Sally House

Miss J Horberry

Ms Vivienne Hope

Greg Hooker

Martin & Jan-Hendrik Hoof

Holts Farm, Mansmoor Lane, Charlton-on-Otmoor, Nr Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2UR, England MANSMOOR 01865 331395 | grahamhonour@aol.com Zum Eichengrund 23, 24790 Schacht-Audorf, Germany VOM KIEBITZMOOR 0049 4331 1480903 | info@hc-kiebitzmoor.de Upper Puldagon, Stirkoke, Wick, Caithness, Scotland UPPER PULDAGON 07917 034144 | hooksy@hotmail.co.uk Mains of Auquharney, By Hatton, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 0QU, Scotland AUQUHARNEY 01779 841216 | simonhope@hotmail.com Croft House, Graizelound Fields, Haxey, Doncaster, S. Yorkshire, DN9 2NA, England GRAIZELOUND 01427 752230 | jillian.horberry@zen.co.uk Littlemoor Farm, Littlemoor Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4NL, England LITTLEMOOR 01278 641104 | sallyhouse@cpsoutlook.co.uk Ja Mar 53 Crofthead Road, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 3ND, Scotland 01292 260820 | ianhowat@hotmail.co.uk, Ashmere, Felix Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8NN, England BORLAND 01932 225445 | KHowman@ashgame.com Bryn Pyll Farm, Trefriw, Conway, LL27 0JP, Wales UCHELDIR 01492 641379 | eleri368@gmail.com Grey Scar Farm, Stainmore Rd, Bowes, Co Durham, DL12 9RH, England STAINMORE 07931 731967 Peralanmaentie 209, 61270 Luopajarvi, Finland LAKEUDEN HIGHLAND huhtala.artomk@netikka.fi 2 East View, Barrow Road, New Holland, Barrow-Upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN19 7QL, United Kingdom HAROLD Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts, Lanarkshire, ML7 5AB, Scotland HUNTERS 01501 820433 | stephenandrosemary@btinternet.com Hof Husmann, Ostbeverner, Damm 5, 49536 Lienen, Germany HOF HUSMANN 0049 5484 1505 | mail@hofhusmann.de Blackburn Farm, Crawfordjohn, Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6SX BLACK GLEN 01864 505212 | granthyslop96@gmail.com Ryehill Farm, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway, DG4 6HW, Scotland REDRULLION 01659 50632/67460 | Rab@redrullion.co.uk Avenida del Parque 4161, Office 602, Ciudad Empresarial, Heuchuraba, Santiago HIGHLAND CATTLE BREEDERS CHILE 00 (562) 2 3935350 | nis@finsa.cl or mhauenstein@meritus.cl New House Farm, Bryngwyn, Rhosgoch, Builth, Wells, Powys, LD2 3JT, Wales NEW HOUSE 01497 851671 | info@new-house-farm.co.uk Manor Farm, Clyffe Pypard, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7PY, England SLIABH 01793 731223 | paul.prictor@btconnect.com per Alastair Murray, Port House, Straad, Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA20 0QF, Scotland INCHMARNOCK 01700 500132 | irene.adams@me.com

Mr G Honour

21 Fold Name

Address

Name

Dr & Mrs PM Jones

Glyn Jones

Simon & Lindsay Jones

Peter Jones

Gareth & Kate Jones

David Jones

Barbara Johnston

Peter J Jessat

Dr S Janz

Jon Janett

Mr J Jameson

Mr Chris James

Mr M & Mrs S James

Charles James

R & V Jackson

Jane Isaccson

Hamish E T Irvine

Inverinate Estate

Inverdunning Ltd

Mrs Susan Ingham

22 Name

Address

Fold Cottage, Lower Red Brink, Hubberton, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1PA, England 01422 839840 | suzingham@hotmail.com East Gogar, Blairlogie, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK9 5QB, Scotland 01259 727600 | gordon@inverdunning.com Inverinate Estate, Smech Management Co Ltd, Inverinate, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, IV40 8HB, Scotland 01599 530055 | janet.macleod@smech.co.uk Craigluscar Farm, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9HT, Scotland 01383 727222 | hamish@craigluscarfarm.co.uk Achinrier Farm, Barcaldine, Argyll, PA37 1SF, Scotland 07501 726511| office@paperdotworks.co.uk Nether Tulloch Farmhouse, Laurencekirk, Aberdeen, AB30 1JA, Scotland 07971 197040| richard@drammarine.com Kenneggy, Folly Farm, Lower Kenneggy, Rosudgeon, Penzance, TR20 9AR, England 07770 618625| charlesjames.follyfarm@yahoo.co.uk Lowcroft House Farm, Jinny Lane, Roughlee, Lancashire, BB12 9LL, England 01282 611175 | martin@mj-supplies.com Ard Daraich, Lochdon, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP, Scotland 01680 812421 | torosay@aol.com Chinslade Farm, Cherington, Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5JB, England 01608 686992 | jonathanjameson@btinternet.com Davo San Jon 42, CH-7559, Tschlin, Switzerland jjanett@janett.ch Billerbeck 6, 29465 Schnega, Germany 0049 5842 9819055 | dr.stephan.janz@t-online.de Listwig 1 Hopsten, 48496, Germany 0049 171 588 0322 | pj.baumaschinen@t-online.de New Laithe Arkleside, Horsehouse, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4TU, England 01969 640463| jbarbara.johnston@gmail.com Ddol Llanbadarn - Fynydd Llandrindod, Wells, Powys, LD1 6YF, Wales 07771 955089 | david@ddolfarm.co.uk Court Farm, c/o Oaklands, Deblins Green, Callow End, Worcester, WR2 4UE, England 07968 597830 | crsmalvern@yahoo.com Castlekelly, Glenasmole, Dublin, 24, Eire, Ireland 00353 145 26694 | petjones24@hotmail.com Chestnut House, Crosby, Garrett, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PR, England 01768 372698 | simon.jones62@btinternet.com Dolcoion,Rhosygell, Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridge, Aberystwyth, SY23 4RB, Wales 01974 282425 | dolcoion@btinternet.com Mynydd Tegfan, Gwaenysgor, Rhyl, Flintshire, LL18 6EP, Wales 01745 334510/850183 | HMEpeter.jones@cambrianhomecare.co.uk

Fold Name

MYNYDD TEGFAN

MYNACH

THE STILL

GLENASMOLE

COURT FARM

COVERDALE

VOM OAKWOOD-FIELD

JIGGEL

TSCHLIN

BALTINGLASS}

TOROSAY

JINNY CROFT

NETHER TULLOCH

ACHINRIER

CRAIGLUSCAR FARM FOLD

KILLILAN

DUMYAT

LOWER RED BRINK

Manoir du Marais, St Martin de Boscherville,76840 France 00 33 235 320131 | mfjourdan@neuf.fr 4 The Square, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BQ, Scotland 01838 200894 | josefkamensky@yahoo.co.uk Stephenstown,Twomile Hse, Naas, Co Kildare, Eire 00353 877 922791raykavanagh2@gmail.com Sycamore Farm, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4NN, England 01473 834074 | g.keep@btconnect.com Hatton House Farm, Colber Lane, Bishop Thornton, Harrogate, HG3 3JA, England 07717 896660 | sue.kellett@hotmail.co.uk Banks Cottage, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, W Sussex, RH20 2EL, England 01798 873106 | dkelly28@googlemail.com Harrowbridge Hill Farm, Commonmoor, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6SD, England 01579 320509 Plas-uchaf, World’s End Farm, World’s End, LLangolle, Denbighshire, LL20 8EH, Wales 01978 861904 | sue@worldsendhouses.com The Tower, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AA, England 01830 520638 | middlemarch@btconnect.com 7 Thirdpart Holdings, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, KA23 9QB, Scotland 01294 823339 | a.kennedy123@btinternet.com Unthank Cottage, Ewes Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0HW, Scotland 01387 380684 1 Simon Cross, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 OST, England 0728 746885 Brookside Farm, Haslingden Old Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3SW, England 01706 216491 | mk1brookside@aol.com 1 Preceptory, Stainby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5QR, England 01476 860099 | kettlephillip@yahoo.com Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, PA13 4TE, Scotland 01505 873627 | mari@killochries.com Westfield Lodge, Contlaw Road, Milltimber, Aberdeenshire, AB13 0EX, Scotland 01224 735269 | ashleigh_bell10@hotmail.com Kinloss House, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4ND, Scotland 01334 654169 | chrisaddisonscott@btinternet.com Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire, KA14 3BX, Scotland 01505 683251 | ak@glengarnockfold.com Willow Cottage, Wash Lane, Snetterton, Norfolk, NR16 2TU, England 01953 497003 | info@willowcottagefarm.co.uk Earl La Ferment du Mas du Bost, Le Mas du Bost, 87300 Dlond, Haute - Viennese, France

Mr Gerard Jourdan

Christine Kloessler

Christoph Klinger

A & H Kirkpatrick

Kinloss Farms Ltd

Kinch Enterprises (Farms)

Killochries Fold

Mr & Mrs Philip Kettle

Mrs A M Kershaw

Mr R.C. Kerry

Mr B Kennedy

Mr Alan Kennedy

Mrs S Kennedy

Mrs Portia Kennaway

Mrs Yvette Kendall

Mrs Deirdre Kelly

Mrs Susan Kellett

Mr Graeme Keep

Ray & Ann Kavanagh

Jozef Kamensky

Address

Name

DU MAS DU BOST

LOCHAN AN T SEILICH

GLENGARNOCK

KINLOSS

WESTFIELD

KILLOCHRIES FOLD

MELKETT

ROUNDHILL

GOLDENBERRY

MIDDLE MARCH

WORLDS END

HARROWBRIDGE HIGHLANDERS

WIGGONHOLT HIGHLANDERS

CHEDLEY

SIDEGATE

TRUBAC

BOSCHERVILLE

Fold Name

Mrs M W Lauder

Mr Nils Larsson

Dr W Landells

Mr & Mrs S Lambie

Mr T J Lake

Mr James Laing

D & K Laing

Rossal Estate

Mrs Lesley Lacey

Mr J A Lacey

Nick & Elaine Lacey

Griogair Labhruidh

Mr S.E.R Krause Mr J Kreuger Mr Iain Kyle

Mr Howard Konick

Martin Kock

Mrs P Knox

Kenneth Knott

Mr & Mrs Andrew Knight Knipe Family

Frau Gisela Klosner

24 Name Fold Name

Augustenhofweg, 3D-57334, Bad Laasphe, Germany VOM AUGUSTENHOF 0049 2754 8010 | g.klosner@hc-augustenhof.de Scallastle, Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA65 6BA, Scotland SCALLASTLE Miss Hazel Knipe, Laurel Garth, Allithwaite, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7QH, England BARKHOUSE 07792 923996 | shorty08@hotmail.co.uk Inchmore Cottage, Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire, IV63 7YN, Scotland INCHMORE 01320 340349 | kenneth.knott@forestry.gov.uk Mains of Glentruim, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1BE, Scotland INNISARD 01540 673722 Poststr. 3Am, Wilgehegeh 48496, Hopsten-Schale, Germany VON SCALDI 05457 1403 Derrycragg, Tubber, Co Galway, Eire DERRYCRAGG 0035 391 633048 | h.konick@gmail.com 25 Kollekollewej, 4560 Vig, Denmark CALEDONIA Prattigauerstrasse 47260, Davos, Switzerland Church View, Roweltown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6LD, England GLEN KYLE HIGHLANDERS 01697 748310 | iankyle@glenison.freeserve.co.uk Fonn Na Gaidhlig, North Ballachulish, by Fort William G38 8ND Scotland FONN NA GAIDHLIG 01389 830209 | gorlawrie@aol.com Canna Farm, c/o The East Barn, Sawtrees Farm, Cold Christmas Lane, Thundridge, Herts, SG12 7SL, England CANNAFARM 01279 843991 | elaine@cannafarm.co.uk Toll House, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2PA, Scotland BEINN LATHA UR 01567 820561 | horncarver@googlemail.com Toll House, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthsire, PH15 2PA, Scotland 01567 820561 | horncarver@googlemail.com Baldarroch, Murthly, Perthshire, PH1 4EZ, Scotland GLEN MORE 01738 710673 Lincluden, The Square, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA43 7JP, Scotland STAC A CHAGAIR 01496 810613 7 King Edward Court, King Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, IV18 0RF, Scotland 01349 853105 Millstones, Threxton Est. Nr Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6LT, England THREXTON 01953 883285 | terrylake@threxton.org.uk Burnbank, Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8DF, United Kingdom GLENSHERRAIG 01770 302866 | rachelroots@hotmail.co.uk North Haven, Marks Lane, Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0TL, England NORTH HAVEN 01842 812558 | bland@doctors.org.uk Roby Gunnarstorp, 585 98 Linkoping, Sweden BLACK AND WHITE 0046 138 5026 | nils.c.larsson@gmail.com C/o Mr Mike Thompson, Bell Ingram Ltd, Durn, Isla Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 7HF, Scotland KILLUNDINE 01738 621121

Address

Att: Mrs Sheila Bruce, Lawers Home Farm, Comrie, Perthshire, PH6 2LT, Scotland 01764 670050 | estate.office@lawers.co.uk Josephine Lawrenson 31 St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ave, Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 6HD, England 01253 799935 | jml2@mypostoffice.co.uk Mrs Connie Lawrie per Mr Gyle Lawrie, Saval Beg Farmhouse, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4ED, Scotland 01549 402305 James & Laura Leeming New house, North Craigieford, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8NL, Scotland 07966 938905 | jamesleeming85@gmail.com Sally & Stephen Leighton 33 Church Lane, South Wingfield, Derbyshire, DE55 7NJ, England 01773 833823 | sallyann.leighton@gmail.com Andrew G Letten & Russell Farm, Leeds Road, Otley, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS21 1DL, England Ms Deborah Simpson 01943 462665 | andrewgletten@btconnect.com Guido Letenegger Gutsbetrieb, Ulmberg, Lochwisstrasse 18272, Ermatingen, Switzerland 0041 71 660 1070 | g.leutenegger@natur-konkret.ch Jean-Pierre Levy-Neumand Les Sordets, Chiddes 71220, France 0385 596838 | jplnd@cedico.eu Oliver Dick Lewis Monachyle Mhor, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Perthshire, FK19 8PQ, Scotland 01877 384622 | dick@mhor.net Derek Compton Lewis Drimnin Estate, Drimnin, By Lochaline, Oban, Argyll, PA80 5XS, Scotland 01277 352567 | thehermitage@drimnin.com Mme I Leydier Delavallade Chez le Meunier, Marillac le Franc, La Rochefoucauld 16110, France 0033 545635807 | lama.de.garenne@wanadoo.fr Leys Castle Farm Estate Office, Leys Castle, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 6AF, Scotland 01463 234713 | hugh.saggers@yahoo.co.uk Ian Lindsay Mill House, Bridgend Road, Avonbridge, by Falkirk, FK2 2NU, Scotland 07557 156950 | newlinmill@aol.com Mr RS Lines Seaton Cottage, Station Road, Great Ayton, Cleveland, TS9 6HB, England 0642 722237 Gerold Lintelmann Richthofensta, BeDelmenhorst, 27755, Germany 0049 4221 23984 | info@greenfieldherde.de Mr John A Lithgow Att: Archie McArthur, General ManagerOrmsary Estate OfficeLochgilpheadArgyllPA31 8PEScotland 01880 770700 | archie@ormsary.co.uk Lady Lithgow Att: Archie McArthur, General Manager, Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8PE, Scotland 01880 770700 | archie@ormsary.co.uk Sir William Lithgow, Bt Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8PE, Scotland 01880 770700 | enquiries@ormsary.co.uk Sir William J Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary) Att: Archie McArthur, General Manager, Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8PE, Scotland 01880 770700 | archie@ormsary.co.uk Prof Klaus P. Littmann Harzburger Strasse 1638124, Braunschweig, Germany 0531 696565

Lawers Estate

Name

BUCHWIES

ORMSARY

CARSAIG

INVER

OF GREENFIELD

DALQUHAIRN

LEYS

DE GARENNE

DRIMNIN

MONACHYLE FARM

DOMAINE DE GOLAINE

CHEVIN

HEADLAND

LAGG

RUANE

LAWERS HOME FARM

Fold Name

Major H R MacDonald-Haig

Mr William MacDonald

Mr Finlay Macdonald

Mr Fraser MacDonald

Mrs Ena MacDonald

Mr & Mrs A A MacDonald

Mrs M MacDonald

Mr A J MacColl

Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton

M & J Luscombe

Jane Joan Lunney

R J Lund

Richard & Avril Lowndes

Mr Edward Lowman

Euan & Penny Loudon

Dexter Logan H Logchies

Mr Peter Logan

Lochs & Glens Holidays

Lochaber Forest District

E.M. Lloyd

26 Name

Cilfynydd, Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2EB, Wales 01341 421053 | evelyn_lloyd@hotmail.co.uk per Kenneth Knott Torlundy, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6SW, Scotland 01397 702184 | kenneth.knott@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Att: Chris Lumb School Road, Gartocharn, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8RW, Scotland 01389 713715 | chris.lumb@lochsandglens.com West Knockbain Farmhouse, West Knockbain Mains, Munlochy, Ross-shire, IV8 8PG, Scotland 01463 819942 | peter@plhhltd.com Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmananshire, FK12 5BQ, Scotland Kruisberg 4A, 1969 MR, Heemskirk, Netherlands 003165362081 | hlogchies@xs4all.jl Easter Deuglie House, Glenfarg, Perthshire, PH2 9QJ, Scotland 07817 583678 | easterdeuglie@gmail.com The Fold, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6SX, England 01409 259178 | lowman6sx@btinternet.com Gaddens Close Farm, Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3FB, England 01425 471015 | a.stewart@freeuk.com East Clough Farm, Garsdale, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PW, England 01539 620895 33 Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 4AX, Scotland 01224 638990 | lunneys@me.com New Friars Garth Farm, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4BY, England 01729 830608 | info@malhamfarm.co.uk Newhouse, Heights of Inchvannie, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, IV14 9AE, Scotland 01997 421447 | allanfearnhighlanders@googlemail.com Sealladh Na Mara, Glengorm, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QD, Scotland 01688 302184| maccoll184@btinternet.com 20 Balivanich, Benbecula, Western Isles, HS7 5LA, Scotland 01870 602129 | margaret.druimdearg@virgin.net Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DY, Scotland 01876 510293 | ardbhancattle@aol.com Ardbhan Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DY, Scotland 01876 510268 | ardbhancattle@aol.com Ardbhan Fold, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DY, Scotland 01876 510293 | ardbhancattle@aol.com Kinlochroag, South Gisla, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9EN, Scotland 01851 672368 | kinlochroag@gisla.co.uk Tormore Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland 01595 731240 Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV3 6XN, Scotland

Address

BORLUM

KINLOCHROAG

ARDBHAN

DRUIMDEARG

MIUNGAIRIGH

ALLANFEARN

BRANDCLIFFE

EAST CLOUGH

GADDENS

TAMERTON

EASTER DEUGLIE

KNOCKBAIN

ACHRAY

GARRY PINEWOOD

MAESGWM

Fold Name

Glenfeshie Estate Ltd, Glenfeshie, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NX, Scotland 01540 651739 | ali@glenfeshie.f4p.co.uk 17/18 Borve, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PE, Scotland 01357 521255 | cameron.macfadyen@btinternet.com Ar Teaigh, Portsonachan, by Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BJ, Scotland 01866 833022 | angus.macgillivray@argyll-bute.gov.uk Pennygown Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA72 6JN, Scotland 01680 300335 | donaldmacgillivray@btinternet.com Burnhead Farm, Kilsyth, Lanarkshire, G65 9LG, Scotland 01236 822038 | ashleymacgregor@sky.com Port An Aiseig, Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4JP, Scotland 01972 500263 | info@michael-macgregor.co.uk Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA74 6NH, Scotland 07775 875860 | torloisk@gmail.com 5 Crosshead Road, Killearn, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G63 9RN, Scotland 01360 551604 | ewanm29@gmail.com 29 Harris Crescent, Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire, G60 5LH, Scotland 01389 382318 | jogode@ntlworld.com Zantra Ltd, Garden Farm, The Town, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5BE, England 01480 861066 | murray@zantra.com Tigh Cuileann, Achnagoul, by Inverary, Argyll, PA32 8XT, Scotland 01499 302677 | caledoniancowboy@me.com Coulmore, North Kessock, Inverness, Ross-shire, IV1 3XB, Scotland 01463 731212 The Schoolhouse, Canisp Road, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4LH, Scotland 01571 844487 | kmacclashnessie@gmail.com Earisdal, 66 Sherifflats Road, Thankerton, Biggar, Lanarkshire, ML12 6PA, Scotland 01899 308009 | mackg@btinternet.com Scaliscro Estate, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9EL, Scotland 01851 672325 | enquiries@scaliscro.co.uk Essich Farm, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 6AJ, Scotland 07767 411419 Merkland House, High Kype Road, Sandford, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6PR, Scotland 01357 522811 | john@merklandhouse.com 8 Corntown, Conon Bridge, Ross-shire, IV7 8DN, Scotland 07909 543137 Inverglen, Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SG, Scotland 01631 720560 Breacachadh Castle, Isle of Coll, Argyll, PA78 6TB, Scotland 01879 230353 | nmbcoll@aol.com

Mrs Ali MacDonell

Major N MacLean-Bristol, OBE,

William MacLean

Mr Ron MacLean

Mr John & Mrs Dawn Mackie

Ian MacKenzie & Co

Mr CT Mackenzie

Dr G MacKenzie

Mrs M MacKenzie

Mrs P MacKay-Scobie

Mr A R Mackay

Mr Murray Mackay

Mr John M Mackay

Mr Ewan Mackay

Mr Iain MacKay

Karen & Michael Macgregor

Ashley MacGregor

Mr D J MacGillivray

Mr Angus Edward MacGillivray

Mr C MacFadyen

Address

Name

BREACACHADH CASTLE

CORNTOWN

MERKLAND

ESSICH

SCALISCRO

TINTO

COIGACH

COIREFUAR

RATTAR

KILPATRICK

GLENGOYNE

CNOC NA SITH

EILEAN MOR

PROVAN

PENNYGOWN

AM SIDHEAN

BORVE

GLENFESHIE

Fold Name

Martin Marriner

Caryn Marriner

Marchburn Farms Ltd

Julian Manyon

Manx Rare Breeds Ltd

Mrs Kirsteen Manuel

Czech Beef Breeders Association

Mr M J Mair

Mr Robert Magan

Mr Charles MacPhee Angus Macpherson

Sir Bruce MacPhail Thorpe Lubenham Frm Prt Mr H M MacPhail

Colin MacPhail

Bryon MacNaughton

Mr Donald MacNaughton

Mr T J B Macleod-Clarke

Heather MacLeod

Murdo Macleod

Mr I A M MacLeod

Mr DJ Maclennan, MRCVS, MBE

28 Name

Old Corry, Broadford, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire, IV49 9AL, Scotland 01471 822229 Cringletie Farm, Eddleston, Peebles, EH45 8PL, Scotland 01721 730240 | ross@affinityworks.net 17 Uigen, Uig, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9HX, Scotland 07851 672377 | murdomac@btinternet.com Ballimore Farm Estate, Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1HD, Scotland 01866 833496 Suetts Farm, Suetts Lane, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1DW, England 01489 892362 | macleod.clarke@icloud.com 72 Centre Street, Kelty, Fife, KY4 0EH, Scotland 07706 947510 4 Green Road, Kinross, Kinrosshire, KY13 8EE, Scotland 01577 865325 | bryonm12345@icloud.com Gartartan Farm, Gartmore, Stirlingshire, FK8 3RT, Scotland 07747 046461 | colin@acmnicolson.co.uk C/o Fisher German LLP, 40 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NX, England 01858 410200 Callachally Farm, Salen, ArosIsle of Mull, Argyll, PA72 6JN, Scotland 01680 300424 | macphail@tiscali.co.uk Rhu Ard, Connel, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PJ, Scotland, Connel 405 Craig Dhu & Biallid Farm, Craig Dhu House, Laggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1B, SScotland 01528 544200 | craig.dhu@virgin.net Headland, 21 Sands Lane, Badsey, Worcestershire, WR11 7EZ, England 01386 832100 Mair & Sons (Farmers) Ltd, Manor Farm, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0TN, England 01354 740229 Tesnov 17, Praha 1117, 05 Czech Republic, Czech Republic 00420 724 007860 | info@czchms.cz Ballochyleby, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8RD, Scotland 01369 704412 Suite 3, 3rd Floor, Britannia House, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM9 1TQ, England 01624 618880 | paul@manxrarebreeds.com Borley Hall Farm, Borley, Near Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7AB, England 01787 372141 | jmanyon@hotmail.com Att: Miss Claire Lockhead Peelie Belt, Glassel, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4DH, Scotland 01339 882700 | clairelockhead@btinternet.com Birchley House Farm, Fosten Lane, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8DZ, EnglandBIRCHLEY FARM 01580 291984 | info@birchleyhousefarm.co.uk Birchley House Farm, Fosten Lane, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8DZ, England 01580 291984 |info@birchleyhousefarm.co.uk

Address

Fold Name

MARCHBURN

THE FELIX FOLD

MANX

GLENMASSAN

EASTOL MOOR

BIALLID

CALLACHALLY

THORPE LUBENHAM

LITTLE RANNOCH

RANNOCH

SUETTS

UIGEAN

CRINGLETIE

OLD CORRY

Culmhead Cross, Culmhead, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7DX, England 01404 881592 | highcat1978@yahoo.co.uk Blawearie, The Well, Denholm, Hawick, Roxburghshire, TD9 8TD, Scotland 01450 870478 | jpm230552@gmail.com The Brand, Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8SS, England 01509 890269 | robertcjmartin@aol.com New HouseVillage Farm, Manmoel, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 0RW, Wales 01495 371855 | massonk@aol.com, Braemar, Sangomore, Durness, Sutherland, IV27 4PZ, England 01971 511284 | james.mather5038@btinternet.com Seabhal19 BrueIsle of LewisHS2 OQWScotland 01851 840377 | kenny@bruehighlanders.co.uk Springmead, Stubhampton, Blandford , Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JU, England 01258 830568 | sammaughan@hotmail.com J2 Farming, Hisland, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JF, England 01691 610934 | james@jamesmawle.co.uk Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8PE, Scotland 01880 770700 | archie@ormsary.co.uk 33 Greeto Falls Avenue, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 9HJ, Scotland 07950 377308 | heather.mccallum@hotmail.co.uk Glenburnie, Eden Grove, Gordon, Berwickshire, TD3 6JU, Scotland 01573 410606 Great House Farm, Earlswood, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6AT, England 01291 652957 | lizmccombe@btinternet.com Great House Farm, Earlswood, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6AT, Wales 01291 652957 | info@highlandmoos.co.uk Cuilgrianan, Mill of Newton, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6SN, Scotland 01464 851294 | gord.ali@btopenworld.com Culfoichmore, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3PN, Scotland 01807 510201 | jim.mcconachie@hotmail.co.uk 47 Merton Grove, Astley Tyldesley, Lancashire, M29 7HT, England 01942 879841 | eddiemcdonough@hotmail.co.uk Flat 2/1, 12 Ashmore Road, Merrylee, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G43 2PW, Scotland 0141 577 7286 | roddy1959@hotmail.com Fingask Farm, Dairsie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4RX, Scotland 01334 652246 | fingaskfarm@hotmail.co.uk Knockshoggle Farm, Stair, Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5PB, Scotland 01292 591266 | archie.macintyre@hotmail.co.uk Derisley Farm, 26 High Road, Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7QG, England 01932 341586

Miss Ruth MarshallsayZ

Mrs M McIntyre

Archie McIntyre

Mrs Margaret McGowan

Roddy McDougall (Butchers)

Mr Eddie McDonough

J & M McConachie & Son

Gordon McConachie

Mr Michael J McCombe

Liz McCombe

Croc Mhor Farms Ltd

Heather McCallum & Colin Soutar

Archie McArthur

James Mawle

David Alan Maughan

K & L Matheson

James Mather

Col R Martin Brand Partnership, Keith Masson

Paul Martin

Address

Name

BYFLEET

WOODAIRD

CULFOICH

GREAT HOUSE

CROC MHOR

HISLAND

BRUE

EILEAN HOAN

MANMOEL

OBETHE BRAND

RULEWATER

BIRCHLEY FARM

Fold Name

Mr Nigel Meek

A & B MearnsAN

Mr Bob McWalter

Neale & Janet McQuistin

Mr George McNeill & Mrs Envera McNeill Hiltly Gregor McNicolGASK

Mr R McNaughton

R & E McMillan

J A McMillan

Mr D McMillan

N & M McLellan

Mairi Mclellan

Mr Christopher G McLean May

Mr Thomas McLaughlin

Mr Iain McKenzie

Mr D J McKee

Mr & Mrs J S McKechnie

Mr I McKay

S & I McKay

Mr & Mrs A A McIntyre & Family

30 Name

Address

Cedar Cottage, Enterkine Estate, by Ayr, Ayrshire, KA6 5AL, Scotland 01292 520453 | cedar.cottage@btinternet.com Duiletter Farm, Glenstrae, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AP, Scotland 07748 226203 | stuartmckay726@btinternet.com Cnoc Cottage, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BQ, Scotland 01631 730617 | Iainmckay@btinternet.com France Farm, Church Road, Gartocharn, Dumbartonshire, G83 8NF, Scotland 01389 830757 | catfrance@hotmail.co.uk 4 Shore Road, Glynn, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 3HQ, Northern Ireland 028 28 260656 Stonehouse, Brora, Sutherland, KW9 6NJ, Scotland 01408 621819 | d.mckenzie67@btinternet.com Hillhead Shrove, Greencastle, Co Donegal, Eire 0035374 9381210 6 Milner Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PQ, England 07774 493594 | ram1528@outlook.com Heatherlea, Badachro, Gairloch, Inverness-shire, IV21 2AB, Scotland 01445 741229 | mairi@mairimcLellan.co.uk Kilchiaran, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA48 7UB, Scotland 01496 850248 74 Middle Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 7LP, Northern Ireland 02897 510224 Craigmore, Farnell, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6UP, Scotland 01356 629441 | mcmillan83@yahoo.co.uk Little Grenach Farm, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA20 9PE, Scotland 01700 504690 | elawrence62@aol.com 5 Marshall Place, Luncarty, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 3UU, Scotland 01738 828217 | mcnaughton244@aol.com By Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6PJ, Scotland 01506 845541 | george.mc@btinternet.com Gask House, Balnafoich, Inverness-shire, IV2 6XG, Scotland 01808 521409 | gregor.mcnicol@btopenworld.com High Airyolland, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 OAU, Scotland 01581 600223 | nealemcq@btinternet.com 12 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7LE, Scotland 01397 772212 | bob.mcwalter@harbro.co.uk An Ceathramh, Muie, EastRogart, Sutherland, IV28 3UB, Scotland 01408 641474 | alternatives.tain@gmail.com 60 Hall Road, Clenchwarton, Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4AT, England 01553 777493 | nigelmeek123@btinternet.com

CEATHRAMH

AIRYOLLAND

HILTLY

HILLHOUSE

ISLE OF BUTE

SAINTFIELD

KILCHIARAN

SHIELDAIG CROFT

HILLHEAD

BRINALLAN

GLYNN

GARTOCHARN

ACHNACROISH

STAIR

Fold Name

Managed Estates, Land Agents & Estate Management, 1 Springkerse Road, Stirling, FK7 7SN, Scotland 01786 462519 West Mainshill, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 7JW, Scotland 07884 028118 | webmaster@hanensoik.com Little Portocks End, Little Clevelode, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PE, England 01684 311456 | lordjim1938@gmail.com Javornik, 1, Stachy, 38473, Czech Republic info@highland-cattle.eu Barna, Mid Mains of Balfour, Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1DU, Scotland 01561 340451 | mmiddleton@nhs.net Hamdean Farm, Peopleton, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2DY, England 01905 840231 Barna,Mid Mains of Balfour, Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1DU, Scotland 01561 340451 Willowbrook Tring Road, Long Marston, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QL, England 01296 668164 | mlmiles@supanet.com Knockglass Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, KW6 6EG, Scotland 01593 731413 | davidmiller987@btinternet.com Grove Farm, Eccup Lane, Eccup, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8AX, England 01132 886008 | cjmiller@ntinternet.com Braelangwell House, Balblair, Ross-shire, IV7 8LT, Scotland 01381 610247 | hughandlindamitchell@gmail.com Upper Cray Farm, Stainland Dean, Holywell Green, Stainland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 9QA, England 01422 379273 | david@dmddesign.co.uk Idvies Estate, 6 Braehead Road, Letham, Forfar, Angus, DD8 2PG, Scotland 01307 818505 | jg-mitchell@zen.co.uk The Cottage, Brue, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 OQW, Scotland 01851 840398 Nethermill Croft, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, AB1 0UJ, Scotland 07774 483522 | mmcatto@btinternet.com Manor Farm, Chadwich, Bromgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0QG, England 0121 453 5825 | studio@lizmonkpottery.com Home Farm, Ravenscar, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 ONH, England 01947 880688 Little Wanson. Wanson Mouth, Cornwall, EX23 0DF, England 07880 798111 | thelookoutincornwall@gmail.com 76 Seskinore Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 1RW, Northern Ireland 07989 994015 Titwood Farm, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, KA3 2PN, Scotland 01563 523901 | titwoodequestrian@gmail.com

Meggernie Estate

Mrs M Montgomerie

Mr Edgar & Mrs Olga Monteith

Ms Jane Montague

Mrs Rachel Monk

Mr M J Monk

H & F Moir Farms Limited

Calum Angus Mitchell

Mr J G Mitchell

Mr D Mitchell

Hugh Sydney Mitchell

Mrs J Miller

David A Miller

Malcolm Leonard Miles

Eoin Middleton

Messrs R., D.R., M. Middleton

Morag Middleton

Mrs Ivana Michalova, FARIM, s.r.o

Mr James Mercer

Herr Detlef Meier

Address

Name

MONKCASTLE

TULLYRUSH

WANSON

RAVENSCAR

CHADWICH

FERNIEBRAE

IDVIES

UPPER CRAY

BRAELANGWELL

WEETWOOD

KNOCKGLASS

MAL JAN

HAMDEAN

BARNA

PORTOCKS

HANENSOIK

MEGGERNIE

Fold Name

Robert & Brenda Murray

Donald Murchie

Guy R Mumford

Elizabeth Mullins

Muirhouse Farm Partnership

Mr & Mrs MP Moy

Mrs HJ Moulton

Mr Anthony Mosley

Mr K Morton

Mortimers Farm Ltd (C MacLean)

Sharon Morter

John Gareth Morris

Richard Morrell

DG Morgans

Charles C Morgan

Woodstock Bower Farm

Montreal Estate per James Standen The Moor Partnership

Mrs Janet Montgomery

Andrew Montgomery

32 Name

Address

Firgrove, Firgrove Farm, 13 Connaught, ligger Road, Portglenone, C. Antrim, BT44 8BS, Northern Ireland 02825 821585 Maison Cazenave, 3 Route d’Arroses, 64350 Crouseilles, France 33 05 59 68 21 36 | janet.montgomery@orange.fr Salter’s Heath Farm, Cold Arbour Road, Bessels Green, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PR, England 01732 452998 | james.standen@themontrealestate.co.uk Invercauld House, Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TS, Scotland 07584 067565 | jill@invercauldhouse.co.uk Woodstock, Bower Farm, Stoke Buss, Tenbury, Wells, Worcesteshire, WR15 8QN, England 01885 410443 | martyncmoore@manx.net Wenallt, Llanddeusant, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9TP, Wales 01550 740206 | wenallt@wenallt.com Blaengorlech Farm, Gwernogle, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 7RT, Wales 01267 223253 Towthorpe, Manor Farm, Fimbar, Driffield, Yorks, YO25 3HD, England 01377 236789 | richard@morrellfarming.co.uk Birchview Farm, Irlam Moss, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5LY, England 0161 775 6672 | jgmorrisltd@googlemail.com Folly House, Marsh Lane, North Cove, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7QR, England 07702 658640 | langhalesimmentals@btinternet.com Mortimers Farm, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7EA, England 02380 601938 | mortimersfarm@btinternet.com Ashley House, Church Lane, Glentham, Market RasenLincoln, Lincolnshire, LN8 2EL, England 01673 878996 16 Edgecombe Way, St Ann`s Chapel, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9HJ, England 01822 833204 Bucks Head Farm, Weeford, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0PJ, England 01543 481080 2 Old Stable Courtyard, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G43 1AT, Scotland 0141 636 5735 | mlsafaris@tiscali.co.uk FAO Mr Iver. A L Salvesen.Muirhouse Stow, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, TD1 2QL, Scotland 01578 730221 | tor@muirhousefarm.co.uk Poundtown, Kilnaboy, Ennis, Co. Clare, IrelandKNOCKANE 081 411 5959 | bettymullins@gmail.com Arlescott Cottage, Arlescott, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5BG, England 07779 297366 | mumford002@btinternet.com Torbeg, Greannan, Blackwater, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HB, Scotland 01770 860200 | msglid@tiscali.co.uk 388 Richmond Road, Ashton, Ontario, KOA 1BO, Canada 001 613 257 7961 | sunsetfarm@storm.ca

TORBEG

YARCHESTER

MURHSE

BARVRACK

THE FORBES

MORTIMERS

SHOESTRING

MORDALE

TOWTHORPE

GORLECH

MYNYDD DU

WENMAR

CRAIG LEEK

DIBDEN

Fold Name

Mr Graham Oddie

Mr Michael J O’Connor

Paul O’Brien

James Nuttall

Tracey Noy

Mrs Alison North-Lewis

Grace Noble

Stijn Nieman

Sarah Nicolson

Mrs Anna Nicholson

James M Newham

Daniel Newcombe

Mrs Joyce I A Newby

New Zealand Highland Cattle Society

T. L. Nelson 1992 Trust

National Highland Register of New Zealand Incorporated Secretary - Pamela Soden T. L. Nelson

Michael & Sally Nairn

Kilmaronaig, Connel, Argyll, PA37 1PH, Scotland 01631 710223tl.nelson@virgin.net Achnacloich, Connel, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PR, Scotland 01631 710796 | jyn@btinternet.com Registrar -Cynthia Christie, 145 Somerton Road, RD 2, Ashburton 7772, New Zealand +64 3 302 2656 | registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz The Woodlands, Nibs Heath, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HL, England 01939 260381 Orchard House, George Pit, Escomb, Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham, DL14 7SU, England 01388 609647 | dnewcombe@btinternet.com Pexton Moor Farm, Low Dalby, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, N. Yorks, YO18 7LU, England 01751 460294 | jimnewham@hotmail.co.uk Craigdarroch, Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8UW, Scotland 01567 820511 | anna@barranrioch.plus.net EyreSnizort, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire, IV51 9XB, Scotland 01470 532450 | sarah.nicolson1@hotmail.com Klein Appelstraat 132150, Haacht, Belgium 0032 471 238333 | sv_bvba@yahoo.com Larchfield, Strachan, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6LP, Scotland 01330 850316 | gracenoble@btinternet.com Liddell Hall, Colwell, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4TW, England 01434 681261 | al@northlewis.co.uk Lower Lady, Meadows Farm, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ, England 07979 343648 | oakwood-highlands@hotmail.com Baxter Head Farm, Watling Street, Affetside, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3QL, England 01204 883332 | jn@jamesnuttall.co.uk per Mel Smith, 3 Kings Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1PZ, England 07973 149105 | pob@cobbett-hill.com Killaguile, Rosscahill, Co Galway, Eire 00 353 87 66 97 807 | michaeloconnor1972@gmail.com Pasture House Farm, Higher Calderbrook Rd, Littleborough, Lancashire, OL15 9NH, England 01706 375321 | g_oddie@sky.com

Balhearty House, Coalsnaughton, Tillicoutry, Clackmannanshire, FK13 6NA, Scotland 01259 752343 | robyn@balhouse.wanadoo.co.uk Welserstrasse 6, Berlin, 10777, Germany 0049 30 7895 1213 | beat.naegeli@mac.com Balnabroich Farm, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7NW, Scotland 01250 881254 | info@balnabroich.com 1779 Broadlands Road, RD 1, Reporoa 3081, New Zealand 0044 7 333 8538 | pamela.june.soden@gmail.com

Miss Pamela LM Murray

Beat & Frau Marion Naegeli

Address

Name

PASTURE HOUSE

TAIN UACHTAR ARD

OBRIUSSELL

BAXTER HEAD

OAKWOOD

LIDDELL

GRACE

VIRGINIE VAN DE STEEN

EYRE FOLD

DALBY FOREST

ORCHARD HOUSE

NIBS HEATH

ACHNACLOICH

BALNABROICH

VOM WARTENBERG

Fold Name

Mr Christopher P Palmer

Sir James Paice

Richard Oxby

Mr Richard Owens

Mr David Owen

Lisa O’Sullivan James D J Oswald

Mr K Ostle

Mr Jan H Osmers

Mrs Christina Osborne

Mr David Ormond

Mr C D Ormiston

Fearghus Ormiston

Mr P Oliver & Mrs A. L. Oliver

Graham Oliver

Mr S G Oles

Old Echt Farm

Sydney & Maureen O’Hara

Jim Ogston

Mr R Ogbourne & Miss S Shaw

Odds Farm Park

34 Name

Address

Wooburn, Common Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP10 0LX, England 01628 520188 | livestock@oddsfarm.co.uk Bridge House Farm, 2 High Street, NorthTiffield, Nr Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AD, England 01327 351051 | tiffieldhighlands@btinternet.com Innishewan Cottage, Luib, Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8QT, Scotland 01567 820583 Cnoc Lodge, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BQ, Scotland 01631 730212 | sydney.ohara80@gmail.com Old Echt, Echt, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 7AJ, Scotland 01330 860064 | oldechtfarms@btinternet.com Cape St Mary, Ranch 482, Oles Lane, Lopez Island, Washington 98261, USA, United States 360 468 2961 | oles557@earthlink.net Carnfield Hall, Carnfield Hill, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 2BE, England 07915 390135 | graham@carnfieldhall.co.uk Mutton Hall Farm, Feckenham, Reddich, Worcestershire, B96 6HJ, England 01562 777836 21 Bannoch Place, Kilwinning, Ayrshire KA13 7JY, Scotland 07842 352064 Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TX, Scotland 01339 742353 | dochyo@icloud.com Waterwynch, Red Roses, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0PL, Wales 01834 831801 | rowston54@gmail.com 1 Dovers Green, Rectory Lane, Shenley, Hertfordshire, WD7 9AW, England 01707 642217 | tinaosborne5@gmail.com Schulweg 8, Blender O T Reer 27337, Germany 0049 42331361 | jhosmers@t-online.de Brackenbank, Embleton, Nr Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9XP, England 01768 776697 | keith.ostle@sky.com Ardnaknockeen Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Eire Newburgh, Fife, Scotland james@fliskmillan.com Larkins, Biddenden, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6TE, England 07876 470191 Cockshaw Cottage, Dikes Lane, Great Ayton, N Yorkshire, TS9 6HL, England 01642 724758 | emowens@btinternet.com Gelli’r Onn Farm, Richard Street, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, CF32 8HR, Scotland 07892 803934 | richard.oxby@btinternet.com Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5LU, England 01638 721526 | paicejim@gmail.com North Moor Farm, St David’s Lane, Flamborough, Yorkshire, YO15 1BE, England 01262 851249

Fold Name

PALMERIA

LOCHAVA

GELLI’R OMN HIGHLANDS

HILL BROOK

VIDAMIR TIDDLE

KILLROWAN FLISKMILLAN

NUNNARY

REER

DOVERSGREEN

ROWSTON

FECKENHAM

CARNFIELD

OLD ECHT

CNOC

TIFFIELD

ODDS FARM

Pyhan Henrikintie, 36427750, Koylio, Finland 00358405619041 | riikka.p@dnainternet.net Paradise, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6TN, England 01453 837551 | accountsl@novalis-trust.org.uk Roundhill Farm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9ET, England 01539 433301 | paula@roundhillfarm.co.uk Cocking Farm, Handley Banks, Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire, ST11 9EX, United Kingdom 07748 116148 | plyndon112@aol.com Prebendale House, Empiningham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8PS, England 01780 460234 Larkrise Woodlands, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NB, England 01822 854007 Chapel Farm, Green Lane, Off Coleshill Rd, Bentley, Altherstone Warwickshire, CV9 2JS, England 01827 712330 | passhighland@btinternet.com Auchlyne, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8RG, Scotland 01567 820354 | emma.paterson@auchlyne.co.uk Woodend Farm, Balfron, Stirlingshire, G63 0QB, Scotland 07748 494830 La Depraizerie 50270, Senoville, France 0033 630 190659 | info@victorycattle.com St Mary’s Hall, Church Road, Wiggenhall-St Mary-The Virgin, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3EJ, England 07785 361650 | roderickpeacock31@gmail.com Hall Farm House, Southrepps, Norfolk, NR11 8TG England 07717 494010 | andypeal@hotmail.co.uk Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1HD, England 01278 732252 The Hermitage, Whitelye, Catbrook, Chepstow, Monmonthshire, NP16 6NP, Wales 0121 680099 | dpenney@btinternet.com Annavale House, No 41 Millbay Road, Islandmagee, Larne Co Antrim, BT40 3RG, United Kingdom 02893 382094 | JohnPeoplesandassociates@btconnect.com Gilfach Gower Farm, Argoed Road, Bettws, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 2PR, England 01269 540399 | fed@pearcommunications.co.uk Walton Lodge, Matlock Road, Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7LG, England 01246 567393 | info@waltonlodge.co.uk North Stile Farm, Hackness, Scarborough, N. Yorkshire, YO12 5TA, England 01723 882259 | a.perham@btinternet.com Clink Cottage Farm, Marlcliff, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, B50 4NY, England 01789 490872 | amperkins@aol.com Park Cottage, LLantilio, Crossenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 8TF, Wales 01600 780505 | jane@waltonwagner.com

Riikka Palonen

Jane Perkins

Mr L T & Mrs A M Perkins

Adrian J Perham

Mr Steven J Perez

Federico Pereira & Sarah Gealy

William John Peoples

Denise Penney

Mrs J Peaster

J Roderick B Peacock & Mrs M N Peacock Andrew Christopher Seton Peal

Victory Cattle Ltd

Mr J Paterson

Mrs Emma Paterson

Steven Pass

Mrs Sarah Paskins

John Partridge

Lyndon Ian Parrish

Paradise Community Trust per Roland Pinniger Mr R Parkinson

Address

Name

THISTLE

NORTH STILE

STONEDGE

GILFACH GOWER

ANNAVALE

PENNEY

QUANTOCK

FALGATE

SAINT MARYS

VICTORY

CARROCHAN

BENMORE

PASS HIGHLAND

IRON MINE LANE

PARTRIDGE

KAITLYN JOY

KIRKSTONE

PARADISE

BRUNNILA

Fold Name

D.M & K.E Proctor

Carl Prinz von Croy

Mr Alan Prentice

G & A Powell

Robert McAulay Pottie

Herr Axel Potthoff

Karl-Heinz Potthoff

George & Moyra Porter

Mrs Anne Popham

Mr Michael Poland

E.A.R.L. Plumes Poils

Lisbeth Plenge

Mr & Mrs Pilviste

Herr A Piel

Mr Edward & Mrs Elizabeth Pickard

Julia Pick

Miss Laura Phillip

Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip

Herr J. Phiesel

R & S Perryman

36 Name

Lower West Coombe Farm, North Bovey, Newton Abbott Devon, TQ13 8RS, England 01647 221453 | sally.perryman@btinternet.com Buhlenstr. 34, Bad Munstereifel, Germany, D-53902, Germany 0049 2257 570 Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4LA, England 01729 850217 | info@hellifieldhighlandbeef.co.uk Green Farm, Hellifield, Nr Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4LA, England 01729 850217 | lilygreenfold@hotmail.com Bury Court Farm, Shotteswell, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1JA, England 01295 730268 | burycourt@aol.com Craigend Farm, Old Mugdock Road, Strathblane, by Glasgow, G63 9ET, Scotland 01360 770330 | edward.pickard@googlemail.com Bellinghausen 9, Burscheid 51399, Germany 0049 2174 5276 | a.piel@netcologne.de Kudema Kula, Mustjala vald, Saaremaa, 93622, Estonia 0037 256 678824 Brandenbjerggaard, Lojeltevej 5, Gunderod, Horsholm 2970, Denmark 48 28 03 55 | lisbeth.plenge@mac.com Isabelle & Raphael Gallay, Ferme de Vauglene, 45 Route de Villes, Bellegarde Sur Valserine 01200, France 0033 0450485341 | gallay.raphael@wanadoo.fr The Stable Yard, Lower Preshaw House, Upham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1HP, England 01489 891468 | michael.poland@virgin.net Shuttleton Farm, Castle Hill, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3RX, England 01823 680396 | anne.popham@btinternet.com West Carrabus, Bridgend, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA44 7PX, United Kingdom 01496 810261 | moyra.porter@btinternet.com Schurenbrink 2559320, Ennigerloh, Germany 0049 2587 1264 | l.potthoff@gmx.net Unterpentinghausen 151709, Marienheide, Germany 0049 2264 201616 | axel.potthoff@web.de Easter Dalziel Farm, Dalcross, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 7JL, Scotland 01667 462213 | info@easterdalzielfarm.co.uk Glanmiheli Farm, Kerry Newton, Powys, SY16 4LN, Wales 07686 670917 | gandapowell@daisybroadband.co.uk 8 Westbank, Ravenstruther, Lanarkshire, ML11 8NL, Scotland 01555 880350 | hyndfordplant@tiscali.co.uk St Oswald 86, St Oswald A-8553, Austria 0043 3468 237 Ebriehead, Maud, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 5SA, Scotland 01771 644398 | kathyproctor@btinternet.com

Address

Fold Name

EBRIEHEAD

THULLERER

HYNDFORD

GLANMIHELI

DALZIEL

OBERBERG

SCHURENBRINK

BORICHILL

SHUTTLETON

MOTTISTONE

DE VAUGLENE

RANNA VILLA

VOM BURGHAUS

CRAIGEND

BURY COURT

LILYGREEN

HELLIFIELD

SILVER MINE

DARTMOOR

Highland Heritage Farm, Box 2, Site 2, RR2Olds, Alberta T4H 1P3, Canada 403 507 8777 | proudfooti@aol.com Glenearn House, Bridge Of Earn, Perthshire, PH2 9HL, Scotland 01738 812822 | masie.queisser@talk21.com per Daniel Rowbottom, Estate Office, Heydour Fm, Heydour, Lincolnshire, NG32 3NG, England 01400 231133 | rowbottom2@hotmail.com Bates Moor Farm, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5RS, England 01362 684406 | izzi@izzyrainey.com Bates Moor Farm, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5RS, England 01362 684406 Maidenhill Farm, Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, by Glasgow, G77 6RT, Scotland 0141 639 1140 | wendy.raeside25@sky.com Millerston Farm, Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 5HH, Scotland 01290 550997 Priory Farm, Axford, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2HA, England 01672 520647 | valnutland@ramsburyestates.com Bungalow Farm, Murcot Rd, Childswickham, Broadway, Worcs, WR12 7HR, England 01386 853543 | lindsey@lindseyrastall.plus.com Torkelweg 10A-6824, Schlins, Austria 0043 5524 2570 Higher Bodley, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QN, England 01598 763798 | higherbodley@hotmail.co.uk Berkyn Manor Farm, Stanwell Road, Horton, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 9PE, England 01753 682499 | sjrayner@hotmail.com Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JA, Scotland 01575 560233 | redpathknowehead@aol.com La Hogue Farm, La Hogue Road, Chippenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5PZ, England 01638 751128 | info@lahogue.co.uk 19 Bryn Aur, Coedycwm, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd, CF37 3JE, Wales 01443 799246 | huwhorse@gmail.com Via Durio 15, Varello (VC), 13019, Italy 0039 0163 568411 | giovabbi-reggiani@reggianistretch.it 134 Forest Park, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2FF, Scotland 07871 071916 | a.singer19@hotmail.co.uk Jochberg 36, Mittersill/Hollersbach, Hollersbach A-5730, Austria 089 78594 268 Belstane, Kirknewton, Midlothian, EH27 8DQ, Scotland 01506 880543 Pollehill Farm House, Scragged Oark Road, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3HL, England 01622 630572 | KevinLeeRice@hotmail.co.uk

Ian & Barbara Proudfoot

Mr Kevin Lee Rice

Mrs F Rice

Herr W Rettenwender

Mr Steven Reid & Miss Amy Singer

Giovanni Reggiani

Huw E Rees

C & J Reeks

Mr & Mrs J & J Redpath

Samantha Rayner

Mr Robert G Rawle

Herr F. Rauch

Mr & Mrs Lindsey Rastall

Ramsbury Estates Ltd

Thos McLatchie & Others

Raitburn R & H Raeside

Mr G J H RaineyAPRIL

Isabel E A Rainey

T P RadfordKELBY

Marie-Rose & Hans-Jurgen Queisser

Address

Name

POLLEHILL

BELSTANE

HOCHALPSCHWENDGUT

GLENFARQUHAR

MONTANA

GARTHOLWG

LA HOGUE

MULLABRACK

WINDSOR

LONGSTONE

JAGDBERG

PINCAN DENE

TROLLHAGEN

MILLERSTON

RAITHBURN

GLENEARN

HIGHLAND HERITAGE

Fold Name

Manfred Ruser

RSPB Scotland

Mr H & Mrs B Rowlands

Evan Rowbottam

Caroline Ronald

William Roddie

G & A Rockenschaub

Lynne Robinson-Clark

Ms Margaret Robinson

R G Robertson

Mr W G Robertson

Sir W J D, Roberts Mr P J Robertson

Dr TB Robbins

Tom Ritchie

John & Jacqueline Riley

Mr & Mrs A Ridley

Mrs Amanda Ridley

Paul Richardson

Raymond C Richards

Anita Riceli

38 Name

Address

Borgata Robesso, 18 BisMassello (TO), 10066, Italy 0039 349 3177 656 | tron.ugo@alpimedia.it 3 Ridgeway, Horderley, Craven-Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8HW, England 01588 680648 Home Farm, Hutton Conyers, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5EB, England 01765 607634 | p.richardson2@btconnect.com 46 Commercial Street, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, DH7 9BW, England 0191 373 3677 | andrew@ridleya.fsnet.co.uk The Lodge, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, Co Durham, DH7 9DB, England 01913 734359 | cornsaylodge@talktalk.net Semeil, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XJ, Scotland 01975 651382 | gtec@talk21.com Innis Bheag, Middleshaw, Lockerbie, Dumfries, DG11 1AJ, Scotland 01576 570267 | tpritchie@googlemail.com PO Box 257, North Pomfret, Vermont 05053, USA, United States 802 457 2216 | trobbins87239@gmail.com Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1JZ, Scotland Doune of Glendouglas Farm, Luss, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, G83 8PD, Scotland 01301 702312 Pitgarvie Farm, Laurencekirk, Kincardinshire, AB30 1RB, Scotland 01674 840219 Pitgarvie Farm, Laurencekirk, Kincardinshire, AB30 1RB, Scotland 01674 840219 Kilnburn, Catton, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9LR, England 01434 618106 | mrobinson@kilnburn.org.uk 17 North View, Hazelrigg, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE13 7DQ, England 07855 022314 | lynne.robinson-clark@rhdhv.com Stumberg 8A-4272, Weitersfelden, Austria 664/418 1055 | hcr_rockenschaub@aon.at Sauchieburn House, Sauchieburn Estate, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK7 9PZ, United Kingdom 07770 57476 | william@spectrumproperties.co.uk Saulmore Farm Connel, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PU, Scotland 01631 710247 | billyronald@btconnect.com Penwernhir, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad , Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6BL, Wales 01974 831265 | doug.rowbottom@googlemail.com Pentrecelyn, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DZ Wales 01650521284 | Huwrowlands@gmail.com Att David Laing, Kinnabus Farm, The Oa, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42 7AX, Scotland 01496 300118 Am Hof 223744, Moenchneversdorf, Schonwalde, Germany 49 45 28 831 | manfred.ruser@t-online.de

VOM BUNGSBERG

GHIOL

CELYN

RHOS

SAULMORE

SAUCHIE

KILNBURN

PITGARVIE

STRATHALLAN DOUNE OF GLENDOUGLAS

TRAFALGAR

MIDDLESHAW

PAIBLESGARRY

CORNSAY LODGE

WERDNA

HUTTON CONYERS

RIDGEWAY

LIAM

Fold Name

121 Undley Hall, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9BY, England 07836 777595 | bjr@undley.co.uk Ruusunitie 2042100, Jamsa, Finland Earlscourt Farm Ltd, Rooks Nest, Est Office, Stroud Farm, Ermin Street, Lambourn, Woodlands, Berkshire, RG17 7SH, England 01488 71869 | robert@rooksnest.net 3 Route dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Anneville, Tourville sur Arques, 76550, France 0235 044026 | florent.sagaert@wanadoo.fr Estate Office, Leys Castle, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV1 2AG, Scotland 01463 243355 | hugh.saggers@yahoo.co.uk Fossoway School House, Crook of Devon, Kinross, Perth & Kinross, KY13 0UL, Scotland 07725 880351 | twsample84@hotmail.com Ribblelands, Stackhouse, Settle, Yorkshire, BD24 0DN, England 01729 822558 | jeremy@tithebarn.co.uk 23 KraizL - 9651, Eschweiler, Luxembourg 00352 858004 | hce.highlandcattle@gmail.com Punch Bowl Farm, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6QJ, England 01428 605749 | scheffers@btinternet.com Etzmatte4153, Reinach, Switzerland 0033 38 968 1351 | walterschluep@windowslive.com 1304 Tokomaru, East Rd, RD1Wanganui, New Zealand 06 342 1011 | chris.schmidt@xtra.co.nz c/o R J Scholefield Ltd, Folds Farm, Castle Carr Road, Wainstalls HX2 7TR, England 07514 444253 | m.lees@btinternet.com 101 Pacific Hwy, Mount White, NSW 2250, Australia 0011 61 2 43701035 | montrosa@bigpond.com The Grange, Over Worton, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 7ES, England 01608 683442 | jcschuster@btinternet.com Carlfin, Pantoch, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5PY, Scotland 01330 823205 | info@danscottpanelbeaters.co.uk Trowlesworthy, Warren Farm, Cadover Bridge, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5EJ, England 01752 839292 | rbs.pug@btinternet.com Crannich Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA72 6JP, Scotland 01680 300495 | info@crannich.co.uk Barupvejen 40, Barup, Karise, Denmark, DK4653, Denmark 0045 5650 1149 | barup_highland@mail.tele.dk 20B Cubrieshaw, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, KA23 9AY, Scotland 3 Munnoch, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5HL, Scotland 07949 460973 | lizshawacn@aol.com Parks Dept, Meersbrook Park, Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9FL, England 0114 2582452 | peter.fletcher@sheffield.gov.uk

Mr Brian J Rutterford

Sheffield City Council

Mr Ron Shaw Liz Shaw

Mr Niels Seidenfaden

Mr Robin Sedgwick

Richard Searle

Alan Scott

Mr R D Schuster

S. C. Schuler

R J Scholefield

Christane Schmidt

Monsieur W Schluep

Miss SL Scheffers

Mr Marc Scheer

Jeremy Sample

Tom & Claire Sample

Mr H Saggers

Florent Sagaert

Mr Kimmo Ruusu Dame Theresa Sackler

Address

Name

ESCAFELD

CIR MHOR

BARUP

CRANNICH

TROWLESWORTHY

CRATHES

GLENKINGLASS

CASTLE CARR

LANDSKRON

PUNCH BOWL

HCE HIGHLAND CATTLE ESCHWEILWER

THE GEAL ROS

DES BELLES TERRES

EARLS COURT

UNDLEY

Fold Name

Lorn, Kilmicheal, Glassary, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QA, Scotland

Dorefield House, Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0SF, England 01981 550604

Shiol, Ardentallen, Lerags, Oban, PA34 4SF, Scotland 01631 563100

Newlands Farm, Maybole, Ayrshire, KA19 8LX, Scotland 01465 811789 | fionagsmith@hotmail.co.uk

Honeymans Cottage, Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3AA, England 01451 850810

Strathoich, Aberchalder, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HN, Scotland 01809 501260

Peter & Sue Smith

Bruce & Heather Smith

J K & F G Smith

Mr W J Smith

Mr A Smith

Flowerybrae Farm, Memsie, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 7AW, Scotland 07763 286366 | davie@davidsmithcontractors.com

David Smith

Ardalanish, Bunessan, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA67 6DR, Scotland 01681 700674 | info@ardalanish.com

Maddacombe Farm, Maddacombe Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5LF, England 07860 604163 | andi.small@hotmail.co.uk

Anthony Small

Andrew Smith

Lochview, Whitehouse, Argyll, PA29 6XR, Scotland 01880 730228 | paul@sloanbuilders.co.uk

Mr Paul Sloan

J Smith

Springfield Farm, Wester Balgeddie, Kinross, KY13 9HE, Scotland 07769 740524 | sloan.j.a@hotmail.com

108 Kanohi Rd,RD3Kaukapakapa, 0873, New Zealand 0064 94 204065 | jenny.sheldon@xtra.co.nz Erinmist, White Flag Road, Bowning, New South Wales, 2582, Australia + 612 6100 4326 | kyloes@ennerdalehighlands.com Ruston Farm, Ruston, Wykeham, Scarborough, Yorkshire, YO13 9QE, England 01723 862421 | shepherdson16@aol.com Dale Farm, Moor Rd, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbys, DE45 1UA, England 01629 640285 Vordereglezen, Dietwil 6042, Switzerland +41417873714 | mara.simonetta@bluewin.ch Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA74 6NH, Scotland torloisk@gmail.com Glenesk House, Overton, Lanarkshire, ML2 0RT, Scotland 01698 356161 Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1TS, Scotland 01561 320717 | j.j.singer@hotmail.com Ryewater Farm, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0QF, England 01935 891111 | ksmith_singleton@yahoo.co.uk President/Danish Highland Cattle, Nordgaardshuse, 11DK 4100, Ringsted, Denmark 0045 7020 7788 | formand@highland-cattle.dk

Address

Jonathan A Sloan

Katherine Singleton-Smith & Daniel Singleton Ms Charlotte Skou

J & J Singer

Alex Simpson

Claire Simonetta

Mrs Mara Simonetta

John Shimwell

Mr D B Shepherdson

Clive and Kay Shepherd

Doug & Jenny Sheldon

40 Name

GLENGARRY

SHANTER

ARDENTALLEN

STOCKLEY

CLACH NA GRUAGACH

CONGASH

BLAIR HILL

BEACHMORE

RYEWATER

KINTORE CASTLE

GARRION

VON DER EGLEZEN

GREAT LONGSTONE

RUSTON FOLD

ENNERDALE

Fold Name

Craigengelt Farm, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK7 9QS, Scotland 01324 825773 | patriciafrancessmith@gmail.com

The Mill, Manthorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8NH, England 01476 591941 | ajs@tonysnarey.com

Sperberstr. 93A65812, Bad Soden, Germany 0049 6196 62597 | mark.snell@capgemini.com

Top O’th Royd’s Farm, Overtown Lane, off Edenfield Road, Norden, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7TU, United Kingdom 01706 641066 | joan.snowdon@virgin.net

RYK-Skejby/Danish Cattle Federation, Agro Food Park, 15, SkejbyDK-8200, Aarhus N, Denmark 0045 8740 5265 | ama@vfl.dk

Cloak House, Catterline, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2UN, Scotland lsouter@fsmail.net

Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JX, Scotland 07836 578957 | david.soutar@btinternet.com

Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Carmarthenshire, SA48 8HN, Wales 01570 423080 | annief@themay.co.uk

Grange Farm, Barton-in-the-Beans, Leicestershire, CV13 ODJ, England 01455 290078

per Mr & Mrs Douglas Ross 40 Brockham Lane, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7EH, England 07717 665667 | doug.ross@squarepeg.com

Mid Balchandy, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5JT, Scotland 01796 482812 | ginny.sm@me.com

Hedmark 42 , Gress, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NB, Scotland 01851 820707 | info@mamba.org.uk

Silver Birches, Tarbolton Road, Dundonald, Ayrshire, KA2 9AR, Scotland 01563 830902 | essteele28@hotmail.com

Burgerhof 119258, Leisterforde, Germany 0049 38842 21018 | falko.steinberg@web.de

Hojdedraget 18654, Bryrup, Denmark 0045 8684 8050 | ms@highland-cattle.dk

Dunsdon Farm, Pancrasweek, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7JW, England 01288 321860 | kirstie@dunsdonfarm.co.uk

WoodnallAll, Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JP, England 01694 723891 | paul@woodnall.co.uk

Grandborough Fields Farm, Grandborough Fields, Grandborough, Rugby, Warwicks, CV23 8BA, England 01788 521469 | george@thelostfarm.com

Applecross Manse, Applecross, Wester Ross, IV54 8LU, Scotland 01520 744263 | ApplecrossManse@aol.com

Boquhapple House, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QJ, Scotland 07887 404195 | sandra@farmingandconservation.co.uk

Patricia Smith & P W Burns

Tony Snarey

Mr Mark Snell

Mr Thomas A Snowdon

Danish Highland Cattle Association

Lindsay Soutar

Mr David Soutar

Mr Geoff G L Spawton

Mr D Spence

Square Peg International

Mrs Virginia M Stacy-Marks

Alice Starmore

Dr W Steele

Herr Falko Steinberg

Mogens Stendel

Kirstie Stenning

Mr Paul Stephens

George Steriopulos

Dr Mark K Stewart

Sandra Stewart t/a Farming & Conservation,

SNOWCREAM

EOCHAIL INIS MOR

BIEN ESK

Fold Name

APPLECROSS MANSE

THE LOST FARM

WOODNALL

DUNSDON

LEHSTENER MOOR

LANGLANDS

BROAD BAY

AUCHTENNY

SQUARE PEG

THE MAY

STRATHELLIE

CLOAK OF CATTERLINE

Address

Name

Hume Hall, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7TW, Scotland 01573 470300 | ian.stewart@humehall.com

Sleumersteeg 27244, PA Barchem, Netherlands 0031 573 252720 | hmjmorsink@kpnmail.nl

Lower Brimley Combe Farm, Stoke Abbott, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JZ, England 01308 867449 | jostover@aol.com

Cailaich Farm, Calgary, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QY, Scotland 01688 400238 | s.a.strachan@btinternet.com

The Mains of MegginchErrolPerthshirePH2 7RNScotland 01821 642120 | balmyrefarm@btconnect.com

per Duncan Wilson, Estate Office, Glamis, Forfar, DD8 1RJ, Scotland 01307 840479 | admin@strathmorefarming.co.uk

Lubriach, Strathvaich, by Garve, Ross-shire, IV23 2QH, Scotland 01997 455232

Cladich Mor, Cladich, Dalmaly, Argyll, PA33 1BQ, Scotland 01383 200656

Cladich Mor, Cladich, Dalmaly, Argyll, PA33 1BQ, Scotland 01838 200656 | highlandcattle@cladich-argyll.co.uk

c/o Peruvedentie, 58119470, Pertunmaa, Finland 0035 8407 557697 | info@highlandcattle.fi

Bardnaheigh, Harpsdale, Halkirk, Caithness, KW12 6UL, Scotland 01847 831344 | bardnaheigh@btinternet.com

4, The Shore, Wick, Caithness, KN1 4JW, Scotland 01955 605472 | j.w.sutherland@btinternet.com

Torridon House, Hilliclay, Weydale, Caithness, KW14 8YN, Scotland 01847 895360 | idswanson@hotmail.co.uk

South Clunes, Kirkhill, Inverness-shire, IV5 7PT, Scotland 01463 831381 | swift@southclunes.co.uk

Valley Farm, Bath Hill Road, Earsham, Bungay, NR35 2AE, England 01986 896447 | jtaylor.96@outdoor.com

Braes of Ardeonaig Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8SY Scotland 01567 820005 | neil@ardeonaig.plus.com

Dippen Head Farm, Dippen, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, KA27 8RJ, Scotland 01770 700672

Barlochan Wood, Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1PE, Scotland 01556 600221 | nigel@barlochanwood.com

Westlea, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Highland, IV41 8PH, Scotland 01599 534391 | mike@skye6.fsnet.co.uk

Mr Ian O Stewart

Stichting Highland Cattle in de Lage Landen

Mrs Jo Stover

R & S Strachan

Lord Strange

Strathmore Farming Company

Strathvaich Farms Per Donald MacRae

Jon Strickland

Mrs Jon H Strickland

Suomen Highland C.C of Finland

George & Wendy Sutherland

J. W. Sutherland P/D & G/B Ltd

Ian D Swanson

Mr C H Swift

Jessica Taylor

Messrs J Taylor

Michael & June Taylor

Nigel and Angela Taylor

Mike Taylor

Address

Langraw, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8NR, Scotland 01334 473061 | langraw@btclick.com

J & M Stewart

42 Name

BARLOCHAN

GLENTYNE

ARDEONAIG

BATH HILLS

CLUNES

HILLICLAY

WESTPOINT

BARDNAHEIGH

CLADICH

LLPSTRATHVAICH

GLAMIS CASTLE

CAILAICH

LEWESDON HILL

ZWIEP BARCHEM

HUME HALL

LANGRAW

Fold Name

Address

Dall Farm, by Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8SX, Scotland 01567 820432

Machrimore Mill Farm, Southend, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6RQ, Scotland 01586 830637

Newland Farm, Exford, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7NF, England 01664 831690 | taylornewland@btconnect.com

New Close Farm, Nunnery Lane, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, PO30 1YR, England 01494 525721 | john.szydlowski@designfacilities.co.uk

Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, West Sussex, RH20 1LB, England 01798 872985 | robert.tedbury@btinternet.com

Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, West Sussex, RH20 1LB, England 01798 872985 | stedbury@icloud.com

Douglas & Angus Estates, Dairy Cottage, The Hirsel, Coldstream, Berwickshire, TD12 4LR, Scotland 01890 882618 | thetelfords@fsmail.net

per Fiona Burns, Tippetcraig Farm, High Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, FK4 2EU, Scotland 01324 813700 | lindsayburns@hotmail.com

c/o Mr John Cooper, Tordarroch Castle, Farr, Invernessshire, IV2 6XF, Scotland 01324 812914 | tordarroch@btclick.com

Treasurer: Jens Kimer-Jorgensen, Kildegaarden, Skalkendrupvej 42, Skalkendrup, 5800 Nyborg, Denmark 5159 9150 | jeki@NYBORG.DK

The Estate Office, Harewood Yard, Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LF, England 0113 218 1229 | ahopwood@harewoodestate.co.uk

Ardentrive Farm, Isle of Kerrera, By Oban, Argyll, PA34 4SX, Scotland 01631 570938 | david@ardentrive.fsnet.co.uk

per Geraldine MacKinnon, Taobh na Mara, Sanday, Isle of Canna, Inverness-shire, H44 4RS, Scotland 01687 462829 | gmackinnonr@nts.org.uk

Per Cams Limited, 59 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4BY, Scotland 01334 654126 | jhairco@aol.com

Mr Daniel Rose-Bristow, Annatby, Achnasheen, Wester Ross, IV22 2EY, Scotland 01445 791242 | dan@thetorridon.com

Elektrotechnikemeister, Buschhoh 3D-58540, Meinerzhagen, Germany vt@thielemann-elektroservice.de

Windy Corner Garage, Pencader, Carmarthenshire, SA39 9HP, Wales 07867 558304 | rhianmimi@hotmail.com

Torogay, Solas, Isle of North, Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BY, Scotland 01876 560307 | ruthuist@gmail.com

Quarry Cottage, Skelder Farm, Commondale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2HG, England 07779 077183 | jgthompson6@gmail.com

Name

Mr W F Taylor

Mrs J E Taylor

Taylors Farm (James Taylor)

Technifind

Robert Tedbury

Mrs Sandra M Tedbury

Mr Allan Telford

The Burns Family

The Culloden Fold

The Danish Highland Cattle Society

The Harewood Farming Co Ltd

The Keys Family

The National Trust for Scotland

The Rankeilour Trust

The Torridon

Volker Thielmann

Rhian Thomas

Ruth Thomas

Mr J G Thompson

THE HOWE

CARADOG

THE TORRIDON

RANKEILOUR

CHANAIDH

ARDENTRAIVE

HAREWOOD

CULLODEN

TIPPETCRAIG

HARDHAM HIGHLANDS

NEW CLOSE

HOWEN

FERN TOR

DALL

Fold Name

Clackriach Cottage, Maud, Aberdeenshire, AB42 5NU, Scotland 01771 613560 | veronicathomson@hotmail.com

Home Park, Lower Cates, by Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6LF, England 01327 871201 | ruth.catesby@gmail.com

Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, G78 1ES, Scotland 0141 881 1438 | tom@woodneuk.com

Speyview, Lagganbridge, By Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1AN, Scotland 01528 544211 | betty.1@btinternet.com

Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G78 1ES, Scotland 0141 881 1538 | tom@woodneuk.com

The Crossings, Killearnan, By Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7RY, Scotland 01463 870581

Broompark, Week, St Mary, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6XR, England 01288 341314 | janet.throssell@btconnect.com

5 Moulton Street, West Newbury, MA 01985, USA, United States 00 978 465 7165 | johnthurlow2015@gmail.com

Grianan, Bogallan Croft, Kessock, Inverness, IV1 3XE, Scotland 01463 731869 | rstilford@btinternet.com

Bentfaulds, Auchentiber, By Kilwinning, Ayrshire, KA13 7RR, Scotland 01294 850321 | KareenTobias@btinternet.com

6 Hameau de Montmain, Raviolles 39170, France 0033 384 428433 | highlanddulizon@orange.fr

Att: M. Kendrick, Bardon Roadstone Ltd, Bardon Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TL, England 01530 510066

MegaraVillage Road, Gorsedd, Holywell, CH8 8QY, Wales 01352 713934 | castle.taxis@yahoo.co.uk

The Barn, Heyhead Farm, Mythomroyd, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5RB, England 01422 883249 | jeremy.topliss@madasafish.com

Farr, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 6XF, Scotland 01324 812914 | tordarroch@btclick.com

Mount Pleasant, Temple Grafton, Warwickshire, B50 4LQ, England 01789 773272 | lindsey@trees.gb.com

Estate Office, Cawdor, Inverness, IV12 5RE, Scotland 01667 404666 | hannah@cawdor.com

Alveston Estates, Alveston House, Alveston, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7QL, England 01789 207960 | david.tucker@alvestondevelopments.co.uk

Laund House, Amblers Lane, Shipton by Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1AN, England 01904 470497 | turnbull@laundhouse.co.uk

Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon, N Yorks, HG4 3QY, England 01765 658079 | richardandjean@outlook.com

Mrs Thomson

Woodneuk Farm Ltd

Richard Thomson

Mr T R R Thomson

Mr Wm Thow

Mrs Janet Throssell

John Thurlow

R S & J M Tilford

Mrs K M K Tobias

M. et Mme Jean-Luc Todeschini

Mr PWGTom

Sean B Toner

Jeremy Topliss & Susan Gunn

Tordarroch Estates

Martin & Lindsey Trees

Trustess of Cawdor Marriage Settlement

Mr D J Tucker

Dr A J & Dr C M Turnbull

A R & J Turner

Address

Veronica Thomson

44 Name Fold Name

FELLBECK

LAUND

ALVESTON

DRYNACHAN

GRAFTON

TORDARROCH

FOSTER CLOUGH

GORSEDD

BARDON

DU LIZON

BENTFAULDS

MUNLOCHY

THE BRIDIE

GERGASK

WOODNEUK

CATESBY

CLACKRIACH

Address

R C Tuxford Exports Ltd, Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, Notts, NG14 6NR, England 01159 652200 | sharon.mcilroy@rctuxfordexports.com

The Roundhouse, Uvie Farm, Lagganbridge, Inverness-shire, PH20 1BS, Scotland 07811 322722 | roy.tylden.wright@gmail.com

Agervigvej 486800 VardeDenmark 0045 75267291 | sales@agervigcattle.dk

Glen Gloy, Spean Bridge, Inverness, PH34 4DX, Scotland 01653 698382 | info@scothernconst.co.uk

Tulloch Farm, Balquhidder, Perthshire, FK19 8PQ, Scotland 01877 384296 | markv@highland-marketing.com

Slackoth Moor Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 5XH, England 01625 573509 | kvernon1@btinternet.com

Rashfield Farm, by Kilmun, Argyll, PA23 8QT, Scotland 01369 840237 | eachaig1@hotmail.co.uk

Les Cherriers18410, Clemont sur Sauldre, France 00336 87 03 3726 | mj.vincent@gmail.com

The Rekola Fold, Peruvedentie 58119470, Pertunmaa, Finland 00358 4075 57697 | liisa@wolara.net

Beaufront, Ross, Tasmania 7209, Australia 0061 363 815 336 | beaufront@bigpond.com

Northbury, PO Box 104, Longford, Tasmania, 7301, Australia 03 613 6391 2969 | bertafr@ozemail.com.au

Wolfsgangslt 9860322, Frankfurt, Germany 0049 172 6718274 | wernervonbuchholtz@me.com

Kilmartin HallGlenurquhartInverness-shireIV63 6TNScotland 01862 842632 | wilma.morrison11@btopenworld.com

Home FarmIble, Grange Mill, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HS, England 01629 650349

114 Mortledge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3SD, England 01629 580046

Aquhorthies Farming, 27 Fare Park Drive, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6WE, Scotland

Netherwood Heys Farm, Netherwood Lane, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6AT, England 01484 842414

The Poste House, Skeabost Bridge, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9NP, Scotland 07887 955958pennywaiter@aol.com

Oseney Mill, Swerford, Oxfordshire, OX7 9BD, England 01608 737228

David Wallace & Sons, North Auchenbrain, Mauchline, Ayrshire, KA5 6JW, Scotland 01290 550252

Name

Richard Tuxford

Mr Roy Tylden-Wright

Mr J Uhre

Upper Glenfintaig Est Farm

Mark & Susan Venables

Karen Vernon

Mrs H Vernon

Marc Vincent

Mrs Liisa & Mr Risto Volanen

Mr JEK von Bibra

Mrs Berta FLC von Bibra

Werner von Buchholtz

W G C Farming Ltd

Mrs Dorothy O Wain

Mr Robert Wain

Ben Wainwright

Mr & Mrs S Waite

Mrs Penny Waiter

Mr TDT Walkinshaw

Mr R D Wallace

NORTH AUCHENBRAIN

SWERFORD

NETHERWOOD

ROSE

WAINSMORE

KILMARTIN HALL

MACQUARIE

REKOLA

LES CHERRIERS

EACHAIG

KARITH

LOCH VOIL

GLENFINTAIG HIGHLANDERS

AGERVIG

UBHAIDH

LAMBLEY GRANGE

Fold Name

Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2LN, England 01538 266476 l wardle@plantmachinery.co.uk

Rhudle Farm, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QE, Scotland 01546 605 274 | franceswarmerdam@gmail.com

Holystone Est, Farnham Park, Sharperton, Morpeth, Nothumberland, NE65 7AQ, England 01669 640030 | chrisanjan@btconnect.com

Att Mark Watson, Newlands Farm, Carleton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0AE, England 01228 529365

Greylake House, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0PJ, England 01823 698914gillwatton@yahoo.co.uk

Gayhill, Uppingham Road, Bisbrooke, Rutland, LE15 9ES, England 01572 821884 | mike@moonrakerprop.co.uk

P O Box 21, Wandin, NorthVictoria 3139, Australia 0061 3 5964 2628 | stirlingfarms@bigpond.com

Woodham House, Stockham Farm, Thelbridge, Crediton, Devon, EX17 4SJ, England 01884 860308

Barnwood Farm, Dale Road, Stanton, Derbyshire, DE7 4PE, England 07794 318588 | aaron@awltrucks.co.uk

Gullin Farm, Meggernie Estate, Glenlyon, Perthshire, PH15 2LR, Scotland 01887 866270 | gusthelegend@hotmail.com

Whitehills Farm, Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH4 1RQ, Scotland 07967 029483 | jonathan@snoin.co..uk

Dungrianach, Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BQ, Scotland 01631 730287

Venlaw, Greentowers Road, Cartland, Lanarkshire, ML11 7RB, Scotland 01555 662513 | funnyside@btinternet.com

Beecraigs Country Partner, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6PL, Scotland 01506 844516 | nick.hopwood@westlothian.gov.uk

Wilmersham Farm, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8JT, England 01643 862524 | westwilmer@btinternet.com

Broad Oak Farm, Form, by Lane Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HQ, England 07968 721899 | whalleymark@live.co.uk

Brynmawr, Newcastle, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8QU, England 01588 640298 | clunvalleyorganics@googlemail.com

Sunnyside Farm, Cleish, Kinross, KY4 0HY, Scotland 01383 832812 | sunnyside.farm@btinternet.com

Farfield House, Bolton Road, Addingham, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0RF, England 01943 605500 | michael@mitre-estates.com

Mr Les Wardle

Mr John Warmerdam

C A & J Watmore

Messrs Watson

Mrs Gillian Watton

Michael A Weaver

Mr Phil Webb

Mr A G Webber

Aaron Webster

Angus Webster

Jonathan Weir

Mr I Weir

R & M Weir t/a Sunnyside Estate

West Lothian Council per. Nick Hopwood

M R & S K Westcott

Mark Whalley

S Wheeler & Son

Mrs JE Middleton Pyatt

Mr P M Whitaker

Address

Withy Barn, Coat Martock, Somerset, TA12 6AR, England 01935 826251 | shonawalsingham1@gmail.com

Mrs Shona Walsingham

46 Name

FARFIELD

BRYNMAWR

AUGHTON

WESTWILMER

BEECRAIGS

SUNNYSIDE

WHITEHILLS

BARNWOOD

STOCKHAM

STIRLING FARMS VICTORIA

TARBOLTON

GREYLAKE

NEWLANDS

MURRAY COOPER

RHUDLE

SPRINGFIELDS

ASHMEAD

Fold Name

Address

The Old Rectory, Dennington, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8AD, England 01728 638335 | katherine.whitebread@yahoo.co.uk

8 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Isle of Skye, IV51 9UT, Scotland 01470 532729 | yvonne.white@btinternet.com

Lower Warmleigh Farm, Roper Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2NR, England 01274 882234 | allisond.somers@virgin.net

Hulls Farm House, West Chiltington Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2PR, England 01798 813936 | rj@rdaconstruction.co.uk

Manor Farm, Nobut, Leigh, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4QG, England 01889 502242

Quennell House, Plaistow, West Sussex, RH14 0NX, England 07850 435677 | carolyn@elitegarages.co.uk

Queach House, Gt Barton, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, IP31 2PY, England 01359 230077

Grange Villa, Northwood, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5NP, England 01948 710302 | info@tartandragon.co.uk

The OaksIble, Grangemill, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4HS, England 07860 239973

Zur Dommelmuehle, 434508 , Willingen - Rattlar, Germany 00495 6325472 | wilke.hjll@t-online.de

Fellside House, Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7NT, England 01229 587769 | david.williams@impact-dtg.com

Gurland Farm, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7NY, England 01736 788676

Newlands Farm, Margarm, Port Talbot, SA13 2PB, Wales 01639 882757 | rhuwwilliams@tiscali.co.uk

Wright Marshall Ltd, Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AX, England 01625 861122 | gwynwilliams@wrightmarshall.co.uk

Reilth Top, Bishops Moat, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5LL, England 01588 630666 | james@williamsonharrison.co.uk

New Oakley Farm, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset, BA22 8RQ, England 01935 841298 | beverley.wills@outlook.com

Att: Katie McGregor, Otter Estate, Kilfinan, By Tighnabruiach, Argyll, PA21 2EP, Scotland 01700 821282 | otter.estate@yahoo.co.uk

Pottery Farm, Whitney, Somerset, TA19 0SJ, England 07856 325022 | potteryfarm@me.com

Mhor-Eonach15, Aignish Point, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0PB, Scotland 07912 345200

Name

Mrs K E Whitbread

Ms Yvonne White

Mrs Allison D Whitehead

Mrs Jane Christine Whitehouse

Mr Michael R Whitehurst

Richard J Whittemore

Mrs S R Whitwell

Mike & Stella Whyte

Mr & Mrs J K Wild

Mrs Heidrun Wilke

David Williams

Michael Blair Williams

E. William & Sons

Gwyn Williams

James Williamson & Jacky Harrison

Mr A L & Mrs B M Wills

Mr N K S Wills

Rosie Wilson

Heather M Wilson

MHOREONACH

KILFINAN

KASSALIC

REILTH TOP

MARGAM

GURLAND

MEREWOOD

VOM HERMANNSBERG

PADDOCK

TARTAN DRAGON

QUENNELL HOUSE

NOBUTMANOR

JANES FOLD

WARMLEIGH

ROMESDAL

KINLOCHEWE

Fold Name

Trynlaw, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, ML10 6LF, Scotland 01357 521321

Hangingheld Farm, New Radnor, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2TH, Wales 01544 350633 | hjwilson@boltblue.co.uk

4 Bush Cottages, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EU, Scotland 01339 885415 | jonathan@jandcwilton.co.uk

Shellachan, Kilchrenan, by Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1HD, Scotland 01866 833263 | flora@florawinter.plus.com

Haus Horrido, 5376 Engelgau-Nettersheim, Germany 01753 889343

Abbots Reading Farm, Haverthwaite, Nr Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8JP, England 015395 31203 | tonywood0406@gmail.com

Burrell Green Farm, Inglewood Bank, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9LH, England 01768 881373 | burrellgreen@btopenworld.com

Bradfield Hall Farming Partnership, Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6LJ, England 01189 744207 | romulus.reading@btinternet.com

Keijoasan Fold, 540 Hunt Road, R.R.2,Tweed, Ontario, Canada, KOK 3JO, Canada 613 478 5929 | ontarioroys@bell.net

Tithe Farm, Church End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LX, England 01234 846230 | peterworth@anglo-pumps.co.uk

Achtern Esch, 10B49599, Voltage/Weese, Germany 05467 933791 | info@hc-vomweesermoor.de

Caeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;r Ferch, Uchaf, Pencaenewydd, Pwllheli, Sardis, Gwynedd, LL53 6DJ, Wales 01766 810980

1 Chevin View, Pool in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, LS21 1NE, England 01132 843276

Barntop, Main Road, Rathmell, Nr Settle, BD24 0LH, England 07710 686855

17 Melton Yards, Hindolveston Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2NF, England 07790 109015 | stephenyarham@hotmail.co.uk

Duerfstrooss 16, Lilling L-6839 LUXEMBOURG

Sagewerk u. Holzhandel, Altirdning 8952, Austria 0043 3682 24216 or 22431

Mr WR Wilson

Mr Hamish J Wilson

Mrs C M Wilton

Lt Col Colin Stewart Winter

Mr R. A. Witz

Tony Wood

Mr Richard C Wood

Mrs Jill Woolf & Mr Douglas Woolf Bradfield Hall Farming Partnership

Joan Wort

Peter James Worth

Mr Stefan Wreczycki

Peter A Wright

Mrs Andrea C Wright

Paul R Wright

Mr Stephen G Yarham

Highland Cattle - Ziichter Letzebuerg President - Mr Frank Lies

Prieler & Reiter Zucht

Address

Dams of Rameldry, Kingskettle, Cupar, Fife, KY15 7TY, Scotland 01337 830315 | gelbbackler@tiscali.co.uk

Mr & Mrs C W Wilson

48 Name

BLEIBERG

COUNTY FAR

THE CHEVIN

CAER FERCH UCHAF

TITHE LOCHMABEN

KEIJOASAN

TUTTS CLUMP

BURRELL GREEN

ABBOTS READING

HORRIDO

SHELLACHAN

FLASBY MOORSIDE

HANGINGHELD

TRYNLAW

DAMS

Fold Name

us because we are offering something different quality ﬂavoursome grass-fed beef, which is fully traceable. They like the fact that our company is certiﬁed organic and that we operate to the highest levels of welfare with a stress-free slaughter, followed by the optimum maturation period for the meat plus the highest standards of processing. This ensures the top quality of our meat and sausage products.” I can personally vouch for that - Highland beef salami is quite something else.

Some of Richard’s coos.

Richard has recently branched out into English Longhorn cattle, a breed almost unchanged since the late 1700s. Says Richard “The Longhorn, like many other old breeds, is on the list of endangered breeds and we have made it our mission to offer Longhorns a special place on our pastures. Like our Highlanders, its long lived, easy to manage, forages well, has easy calving and a good temperament. With of course, spectacular horns. You will have noticed that I really like horned cattle - and I don’t believe in dehorning cattle, the horns are there for a purpose!”

One of Richard’s Longhorns.

121 Richard is fortunate in that he is not faced with the practical problems that many of us here in the UK have to deal with - he has enough space to segregate his groups of cattle so does not need to castrate. As bull horns grow more slowly than a bullock’s, horns are not an issue at slaughter. The Kienes supplement the farm business with holiday lets - their self catering cottages offer a relaxing family holiday in rural surroundings with the beach and coastal nature reserves just 20 minutes walk away. Without wanting to make this sound too much like a holiday advertisement, I can say that the area offers a lot of informal activities without having to drive anywhere walking, hunting for ancient amber washed up along the beach after storms, horse-riding, swimming (with or without your cozzie - very liberating), cycling (nice and flat!) bird-watching for the amateur or serious twitcher. And historical towns within an easy drive. To get there, we flew into Hamburg and then visited the wonderful old walled city of Lübeck, a World Heritage Site and birthplace of the author Thomas Mann, en route to Behrensdorf itself. Last summer, towards the end of August, Richard, Uschi and their family celebrated 30 years of “Highlanderhof Keine” in the paddock behind the house. Publicised regionally this event drew in about two thousand people arriving to enjoy German hospitality on a hot sunny day beer, huge haunches of slow cooked Highland beef, loads of wurst and potatoes, more beer, delicious cakes and home baking, still more beer, straw bales for the children to jump and down on and generally wreck, side stalls selling crafts and Baltic amber, pens full of cattle and other animals to be met, AND a local Scottish pipe band in full Highland dress, competing with the musical entertainment laid on by the local adult boy band - the “Baltic Scots.” Plus an overworked television crew of two trying to capture everything for a special half hour TV programme on the Kienes and their Highlanders. The organisation behind this celebratory event required a massive team of friends and helpers, lots of delegation and left Uschi a near nervous wreck until it was all over. A very successful day, but you do need a rather large back garden, nerves of steel and good weather. A weary but happy Richard commented afterwards over a glass of wine “We never have time to be bored. There’s always so much to do. Despite all the challenges and difficulties over

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the last thirty years, its wonderful to be able to celebrate this anniversary of our time with Highland cattle with so many good friends and guests, with great food and drink and of course Scottish music. And no, we don’t have plans to retire just yet!”

Pigs and children getting along famously at the farm open day. Enterprising youngsters selling horns at the farm open day.

Celebrating 30 years of Highland cattle at the farm open day.

Richard in festive mode.

Entrance to the old walled city of Lubeck.

Richard Kiene.

100 Years Ago.... The Oban Highland Cattle Sale Thursday 24th February 1916 The Scottish Farmer Annual of 1916 reported that prices for purebred cattle had reached the highest levels ever recorded, with many records being established over the year. At that time the breeds dominating the beef cattle market in Scotland were the Shorthorn, the Aberdeen Angus, the Galloway and the Highland. The outbreak of the Great War interrupted what had been and would become again, a highly lucrative business: exporting beef cattle from Scotland to the four corners of the world. The Scottish Farmer Annual of 1916 went on to report that the average price for the 1576 pedigree Shorthorn cattle sold through Scottish markets levelled £76 14s 6d, the highest ever recorded. The well-known breeder Mr W Duthie of Collynie sold a bull calf for the record price of £2,310 to Mr A J Marshall of Bridgebank Stranraer. The 1409 pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle sold in Scotland levelled at £35 5s, while the Galloway sale in Castle Douglas saw 128 bulls average £34 4s. As war raged throughout Europe the demand for more home-produced food, in particular grain, saw more lowland acres going under the plough and livestock production pushed on to marginal and hill land. This emphasis to increase livestock production on the hills was to see a reduction in deer forests and the return of cattle and sheep to many a Highland glen.

Two typical Ardtornish heifers, Sgiathach XX1V & Cruinneag V1.

This augured well for the Highland Cattle breeder who had seen a gradual improvement in prices over the previous two years at the breed sales in Oban. The Highland Cattle Society’s catalogue for the annual bull sale held on the 24th of February 1916 contained seventy-three bulls, coming from the best folds in the country. Coming from the north were cattle from Mr. Dalziel MacKenzie’s Farr fold south of Inverness. The best of Perthshire Highland breeding was well represented with cattle from the Atholl fold, Meggernie and Garth from Glenlyone Stronvar, and Tighnablair to name but a few. Argyllshire folds as always were well to the fore with entries from Kilberry, Cladich, Achnacloich, Laudale, Ardtornish and Kilchamaig. Cattle from the Western Isles were also to feature well coming across the sea from Canna, Scorrybreck on Skye, Achnacraig Mull and Balliemore on Kerrera. By far the farthest travelled were the cattle from Mr A. K. McDouall’s Logan fold situated outside Stranraer. The show the previous afternoon saw the first prize in the aged bull class awarded to the sixyear-old bull Righ of Morvern bred by Gerard Craig Sellar of Ardtornish, Morvern. Mr. James Carnegie of Stronvar, the bull’s owner, had bought him at the Oban sale in 1912 where he was placed first in the two-year-old class, paying £67 the top price on the day. On this occasion he more than repaid his owner when Mr. A. G. Thom from the Isle of Canna paid £81 to secure his services. He was sired by Cheard Buidhe and out of one of the finest breeding families in the Ardtornish fold. His dam was Sgiathach 48th who was also the dam of the second prize aged bull, Righ’s full brother three-year-old Morvern ArdShagairt who went to the well-known Ballinaby fold on the Isle of Islay for £60. This highly regarded female line was to feature yet again in the yearling bull class when Morvern Arion whose grand dam was Sgiathach 56th secured the first prize, selling

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It is reported that the ringside fell quite silent when the bidding reached one hundred and fifty pounds, nearing the record set in 1900 for Calum Riabhach 2nd of Atholl. That silence was immediately broken by a round of rapturous applause when the hammer fell at £170, setting a new record price for a Highland bull, selling to Miss Hall of Tangy, Kintyre. It is somewhat unfortunate that few of Barran’s offspring were ever to have an influence on the breed as the Tangy fold was dispersed some years latter with many of the best cattle finding their was across the Atlantic to the US, ending up helping to further the Highland breed in Montana. Whether or not any of Barran’s descendants today still graze the prairies in that far land is anybody’s guess.

Barran of Camusericht, record price bull at the sale in 1916.

The two-year-old section was particularly strong with Silvo bred by the Earl of Southesk lifting the championship award. Silvo was sired by the well-known show bull, Merlin, who had gained recognition at the Highland Show held in Inverness in 1911 being ﬁrst in the young bull class; he then went on to be awarded the championship medal at the same show held in Kelso in 1914. Silvo was to sell for £62 going to the Farr fold near Inverness. As is often the case the best price of the day was denied the champion, it being secured by the highly regarded second prize two-year-old Barran of Camusericht. This well-grown yellow bull was regarded by some traditionalists at the time to be somewhat lacking in coat but his superior conformation more than made up for that. His sire was one of the biggest bulls of that age, Iain of Farr, a fold well-known for the scale of their cattle, while his dam came from one of the great Atholl families, Annag Riabhach 8th of Atholl.

Three heifers at the Highland Show, Sgiathach XV1 is the same female line as the dam of Righ of Morvern.

Calum Ban A Rithist of Farr, champion at the Highland Show 1912.

The third top price of the day saw Atholl breeding come to the fore yet again when Tormaid Buidhe of Atholl sold for £65 to Mr. James Carnegie of Stronvar, being sired by yet again another of the well known Farr bulls, Calum Ban a-Rithist of Farr. One of the most interesting features of that sale all those years ago was the fact that no fewer than ﬁfteen Highland bulls were bought by the Board of Agriculture. All of these were sent out to crofting communities throughout the western highlands and island in an effort to encourage the breeding of the right type of cattle. Interesting to note, the Board of Agriculture paid up to £34 for Oglach of Farr. It is many years since I recall a man from “The Department” bidding on a Highland bull at the Oban sale ringside. Now, a little question for my readers to see if you’re paying attention: can anybody tell me, when was the last Highland bull bought by the Department of Agriculture in Oban?

Although economists differ on how to calculate the relative value of £1 in 1916 to 2016, it can be estimated at around £90 to £100 in today’s money. Angus MacKay

Mr Allan Thom with his new purchase, Righ of Morvern.

Sgiathach XVi.

Righ of Morvern, 1st prize aged bull Oban bull sale 1916.

The results of the show and the prices. Bulls born before 1st Jan 1914. 1st Righ of Morvern - £81 to Stronvar, Balquhidder 2nd Morvern Ard-Shagairt - £60 to Ballinaby, Islay 3rd Mikado of Bochastle - £38 to Meggernie, Glen Lyon

An Oban Bull Sale in or around 1920.

Bulls calved on or after 1st of January, 1914 and before 1st January , 1915. 1st Silvo - £62 to Farr, Inverness 2nd Barran of Camusericht - £170 to Tangy, Kintyre 3rd Oigfhear of Farr - £35 to DOA Bulls calved on or after 1st January 1915 1st Morvern Arion - £35 to Lochduh, Nairn 2nd Toiseach of Stuckindroin - £20 to Barbreck, Loch Awe 3rd Tormaid Riabhach of Atholl - £32 to Strone, Dalmally The sale averages were as follows: 11 Aged Bulls Av. £38, 9s, 1p 35 Two-year-old Bulls Av. £37, 1s, 9p 11 Yearling Bulls Av. £20, 15s, 5p

Mr Duncan Shaw Esq. The ﬁrst secretary of the Highland Cattle Society.

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50 Years Ago.... In 2016 the Highland Cattle Society lost a prominent figure and former President, Mr David Fellowes. Looking back through previous Highland Breeder Journals I discovered the following article written by his father Brigadier R W L Fellowes CBE, MC (Published in the 1966 Highland Breeders’ Journal) AT LAST… At long last, it seems that the potential of the Cross Highland female had been widely recognised. Mated to an Aberdeen Angus or Beef Shorthorn bull, she will breed and rear a first class butchers’ animal on poor grazing in unfavourable climatic conditions. At the Oban October sales, the demand for the best type of first and second cross females far exceeded the supply. Some breeders averaged more than £50 for March born suckled calves: others over £100 for 2½ year old heifers guaranteed in calf. This was followed by a rise of from 25% to 33% in the price of females at the Highland Cattle Society’s sale last March. Again far too few were forward. THE HIGHLANDER’S PLACE The Highlanders has size and bone, even when reared on acid soil. It is docile, thrifty and can make use of the poorest grazing. In winter after being fed, it will not hang about the gate but will be off foraging where scarcely anything edible can be seen. Its thick coat enables it to thrive in wet, cold, windy weather with little, if any, shelter and at high altitudes. Finally when finished for the butcher, the carcase does not carry too much fat. Mated to the right type of Shorthorn bull, the Highland female transmits these qualities to the progeny, which acquire from the sire the good rate of growth, food conversion and fleshing qualities characteristic of this Breed. The contribution of the Highlander to the evolution of the Luing Breed of cattle has been generously acknowledged by those noted breeders and stockmen, Messrs Shane, Denis and Ralph Cadzow. If you have read this far, you may well think “why has the Highland Breed declined progressively in numbers through the past decade”? True, it is said that Highlanders can live all year round on what they can pick, but also that they are slow to mature, and calve only every other year. At the Sales, a lot of the beasts have been pretty lean and stunted; some have seemed more than a little scary!

Lastly prices have been so poor that Breeders were suffering severe losses. The average for 3 ½ year old heifers, running with the bull, at the October Sales between 1960 and 1965, was £60 - £70. This, of course, was far below the cost of productions and most commercial breeders were forced out of pur breeding. Unfortunately, many breeders who have good calves do not know their value. Indeed, at least one Butcher to my knowledge bought some straight away and made £10 per head by putting them ‘on the hook’. Anyone who has taken the trouble to cost their Herd will have found that to produce a good, guaranteed in-calf Highland heifer at 3 ½ years old is not less than £80. In obtaining this ﬁgure, allowance has to be made for the fact that bullock suckled calves realise £10 - £15 less than a cross calf, owing to their slower rate of maturity. To obtain a reasonable return, an average of £95 - £100 is essential. All this is true to a greater or lesser extent, but the faults do not lie with the Breed but the way it has been handled by many. The Highlander can EXIST ‘on what it can pick’ where cattle of other Breeds would surely die. On the Islands and some of the farms in the Crofter Counties, a poor harvest meant little winter keep and that of poor quality. There were many poor harvests. The rations over the winter for the breeding stock was determined by the amount of oats and hay saved; nothing was brought in. After the ﬁrst winter, the bullocks were often left on the hill to fend for themselves, not being marketed till they were 5 or 6 years old. It was a long time but they had not cost anything. THE HIGHLANDERS LONGEVITY It is also true that Highlanders, reared on the hills for which they are particularly suited, do grow more slowly than other breeds; they never reach their proper size in such conditions if they are bulled at 2 years old. The fact that the heifers must be kept for a third year before giving a return is at least offset by their longevity; Highland cows

still breed well in their teens when most others have long since been cast. If they get practically no feeding from January to April, they come to the calving terribly weak and lean; nevertheless they manage to rear a good calf as a rule. However nature mercifully keeps them from coming for the bull till the following year, so they are able to recuperate. It was thus that their reputation for infertility was acquired. After the 1939-45 war, Highland Cattle enjoyed a brief boom. Between the wars, prices for pedigree stock had been poor so many breeders did not bother to register their females, which were mostly destined for crossing with a Shorthorn bull. To re-establish the Breed, the Council of the Highland Cattle Society decided to pass direct into the Herd Book females which, on inspection, appeared to be pure bred. A number of new herds were started; too many by people with little knowledge of breeding or stockmanship, who believed that the Breed “could live on what they could pick”. In due course, the market was flooded with lean, stunted animals which were almost unsaleable. Some had never been handled and were terrified by unfamiliar surroundings; their fear was often accentuated by the treatment they received en-route and in the ring. The bad reputation thus acquired was quite undeserved. Handled quietly, with sticks only noticeable by their absence, no animal is more docile than the average Highlander, but if ill-treated it never forgets. The writer hopes that the revival of demand for Highland females at an economic price will induce some more breeders to start a herd to supply good commercial females for crossing. He is, therefore, emboldened to set down his own experience, in case it may prove of help to newcomers. He has tried using a Beef Shorthorn and a Cumberland bull; wintering cows inside and out; starting calving in November and delaying it till March; feeding oats in the sheaf, hay and turnips, silage and hill cow cobs and various permutations of these; wintering the calves inside, outside and outside with access to a shed at will. The conclusions are:Bulls On balance, mating a White Cumberland bull of good conformation and out of a white or nearly white dam produces a first cross with a slightly better rate of growth (average 0.1 lb per day at weaning) and with a little more milk, though perhaps lighter in bone and more on the leg. The

127 colours are usually better, with a large proportion of roans. Bulls with the right conformation, from parents of the colour required and accustomed to hill conditions are not easily found. The cost of a night in Carlisle and a visit to some of the “White Bred” herds to see the animals, their dams and the farm, can prove an excellent investment. If you find what you want, it will not be cheap but should turn out to be well worth the money and trouble. A Beef Shorthorn MUST, however be used on first cross; the progeny will retain the good characteristics without the faults in conformation; it grows into first class butchers’ beast. Most cross Highlanders are, however, mated to an Aberdeen Angus bull to produce the popular B.P. animal. Wintering Highlanders do far better outside all the year round. Feeding is a problem with horned cattle because of bullying. This can be minimised by spreading the silage or hay in small heaps well apart: then, as the animals settle, return and throw on the concentrates. Even so, it is advisable to winter Highlanders in groups of 15 or thereby, but, unless all the animals to go with one bull are put together in some inbye fenced grazing for some days before going to the open hill, the groups will tend to remain apart and so some will not get served. Calving Taking the cost of labour and feeding into account, it has been found more profitable to start calving both Highland and Cross Highland cattle outside at the beginning of February. Calves are weaned early October. All but the late April ones are wintered outside, some with access to a shed; the late ones are in at night and put out for part of the day. It is “penny wise and pound foolish” to keep calves on grass without feeding or to stint their protein; if their growth is checked then or through shortage of milk, due to feeding being stopped before there was enough grass for the cows, it is very difficult to make good. Feeding Owing to the uncertain weather and heavy rainfall in North Argyll, it is easier to make plenty of silage than hay of good feeding value. The cows do well on it supplemented with Hill Cow Cobs and stock feed potatoes when available. The calves are given good hay, calf rearing nuts and bruised barley with a little fish meal; rising 2 year olds get hay and silage only.

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The foregoing is not written for the many who have far more knowledge and experience than the writer and who will no doubt disagree to a greater or lesser extent with much of it. It is not suggested that there are not other and better methods or that those described will produce the best results in more favourable conditions. They will however, produce a good Cross Highlander of the type so much in demand and will leave the breeder with a

reasonable return. If this article does anything to re-establish the reputation of the Highland Breed, to encourage some to start a herd and to prevent them making some of the mistakes described, it will have achieved its object. By Brigadier R W L Fellowes C.B.E., M.C. Cladich, By Dalmally – Argyll

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The Royal Smithﬁeld Show exhibit with Highlanders kindly loaned by Rushmore Pedigree Herds. Charlie Maclean (left) and Brian Wills guarding the silverware!

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