What a ShowStoppER!his pony Harry were selected to jump for Great Britain on the Pony European Team in Hungary in July. Fraser is a regular at the Royal Highland Show and won the 148cm

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What a ShowStoppER!RHS Supreme Champions 2017: 8-page pullout+ Post-Show Overview + New Members’ Area Survey + Technical Innovation Awards + Exhibitors Stories

+ RHASS Directors and Presidential Team 2017-18

+ RHET Latest News + RHC Events to look out for

RHASS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017

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COVER STORIES

6 Post-Show Overview

21 RHET News

24 RHC Events

26 RHASS Directors and Officials 2017

28 RHASS Presidential Team

FEATURES

3 Welcome - Alan Laidlaw, Chief Executive

4 News Update

6 Royal Highland Show - Post-Show Analysis

8 Case Studies - “What the Royal Highland Show means to me...”

10 Technical Innovation Awards

13 Supreme Champions 2017 Pullout

21 Royal Highland Education Trust News

24 Royal Highland Centre Events

30 Members’ Feedback


What a ShowStoppER!RHS Supreme Champions 2017: 8-page pullout+ Post-Show Overview + New Members’ Area Survey + Technical Innovation Awards + Exhibitors Stories

+ RHASS Directors and Presidential Team 2017-18

+ RHET Latest News + RHC Events to look out for

RHASS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017

CONTACT DETAILS: RHASS Society magazine is published by: The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB

Tel: (0131) 335 6200Email: [email protected]: www.rhass.org.ukCharity No. SC4561

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Over 8,000 members attended the Show on each

of the four days

Welcomefrom RHASS Chief Executive Alan Laidlaw

It is with pride that I reflect on my first Show as Chief Executive. As a longstanding member and visitor to the Show, I gave little thought

to the amount of work that goes into delivering this world class event. It is only through experience that you can fully appreciate the dedication and passion it takes to deliver the Royal Highland Show.

Just like our exhibitors, months of preparation combined with decades of knowledge held in the trusted hands of longstanding staff, directors and contractors makes this an event like no other.

The Show delivers on so many levels, certainly socially and more importantly commercially - a lot of business takes place during the four days and for many months after following connections made.

The true test of success is feedback from the agricultural industry, both in Scotland and wider afield. There is no doubt that the 2017 Show was an exceptional event, however we are not complacent and work has already commenced for next year. Our objective is to understand how can we make the Show better, keeping in mind our heritage to remain true to our core values as an award-winning agricultural show and Society.

On behalf of RHASS Directors and staff I thank you all for your continued support, in whatever role you play in making RHASS and the Royal Highland Show a continuing success. You, as a member, are hugely valued and we will continue to work to deliver a Society to be proud of.

Alan Laidlaw, Chief Executive


RHASS NEWS UPDATE

OUR NEW COMMERCIAL

DIRECTOR

RHASS has appointed Lorne Scott to oversee the strategic commercial

direction of RHASS and its 280-acre Ingliston site. Lorne will also look to drive forward the growth of the Royal Highland Centre, building on the success of the 220 events which run annually.

Lorne joins RHASS from Media 10, where he worked on some of the UK’s most successful events, including Grand Designs Live and The Ideal Home Show. He was previously Head of Sales at BiP Solutions Ltd, a global market leader in the provision of cutting-edge solutions and services that facilitates business between the public and private sector.

Commenting on the new Commercial Director appointment, RHASS Chief Executive Alan Laidlaw said:

“Lorne brings valuable know-how to both RHASS and the Royal Highland Centre and will be an asset to the management team. His knowledge of business development strategies and brand management will be invaluable as we look to build on the Royal Highland Centre’s already well-established reputation as one of Scotland’s premier event spaces.”

Sixteen-year-old showjumper Fraser Reed from St Andrews and his pony Harry were selected to jump for Great Britain on the Pony European Team in Hungary in July. Fraser is a regular at the

Royal Highland Show and won the 148cm class in 2015 on Bay Friend. This year he also qualified a horse in all four senior Scottish finals and was placed second in the Classic final on the Sunday.

RHASS made a charitable donation of £1,500 to support Fraser to compete in Hungary and to help with the added transport costs. The British team won silver in the team event, helped by a fantastic clear from Fraser and Harry. It was an amazing experience for Fraser and his family are extremely grateful to RHASS for the support.

SHOWJUMPER SPONSORSHIP


BULGARIAN DELEGATION

As a Society, we work to establish and promote links both nationally and internationally. We were delighted to welcome a recent delegation of Bulgaria’s most successful and influential

businesspeople to the Royal Highland Show where they met with George Burgess, the Scottish Government’s Head of Food, Drink and Trade. As the first delegation from Bulgaria to visit Scotland, the historic meeting marked a significant first step towards a lucrative bilateral trading relationship between the two countries.

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CHAIRMAN DESIGNATEJAMES WARNOCK MBE

James Warnock has been elected as Chairman Designate for RHASS. James

farms 500-acre Sandilands Farm near Lanark with his wife and daughter. He is a former Young Farmers’ Club and Area Chairman, as well as a previous branch and district NFU Chairman. He was Chairman in 1995/96 of the British Texel Sheep Society after serving 21 years on the committee, and is still a member of the society’s disciplinary panel.

James has served as a RHASS Director and was Chairman of RHET for eight years and has also chaired PR&E Committee. He serves on his local RHET committee as a farmer host and classroom speaker, commentates at eight shows, including the Royal Highland, and has judged all the Royals, including the Great Yorkshire. James was made a fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society in 2012 and was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to education and communication in agriculture.

On his election, James said, “I am hugely honoured to be elected Chairman Designate for RHASS - an organisation of which I have been a Director for several years. RHASS and its educational charity RHET play an important role in improving the understanding of rural Scotland and I will work with my usual vigour and enthusiasm to continue this work.”

STUDY TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA

In July, as part of its ongoing commitment to young people in agriculture, RHASS offered an all-expenses-paid 12-day trip to South Africa hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of the

Commonwealth(RASC) Next Generation Programme. Open to RHASS members under 40, or those nominated by a RHASS member, the study tour leaves the UK on 29th August. The group will visit an agriculturally rich region of the world, and learn about a wide range of farming systems. The itinerary includes visits to various farms, a tour of a tea factory, a visit to a game resort and travel by mule cart to see how donkeys are used for ploughing and harvesting. Jenny McKerr, from Forth Mains Farm in Lanarkshire, was the successful applicant and we look forward to reporting on the trip in the next issue of Society.


POST-SHOW OVERVIEW

The Royal Highland Show proved once again to be a very successful event and

demonstrated the enduring appeal of Scotland’s iconic celebration of farming, food and rural life.

Visitor numbers reached record levels for the fourth year in a row: 190,028 people came through the gates over the four days of the Show. Ticket sales were up 6% this year, of which 56% were bought in advance and over 30,000 children visited the show for free.

The number of trade stand exhibitors was equally strong and many enjoyed very significant sales. Indeed, over £8 million is estimated to have been spent on shopping at the event. Scotland’s Larder Live featured 120 of the finest food and drink exhibitors from across Scotland and the UK. This popular food showcase also staged the inaugural Scottish bread championships to join the national cheese, butter and ice cream championships. In the cookery theatre, award-winning chefs demonstrated their skills, including Kilted Chef Craig Wilson, Andrew Whitley of Bread Matters and Edinburgh’s Paul Wedgwood.

The importance of the Royal Highland Show at a political level was evident in the number of governmental heavyweights who attended. These included Michael Gove MP, David Mundell MP, Ian Duncan MP, Fergus Ewing MSP, Ruth Davidson MSP, Maureen Watt MSP, Willie Rennie MSP, George Lyon MEP and Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP.

There was lively discussion elsewhere too, as the Oxford Farming Conference brought its Oxford Union debate to the Show to discuss ‘This house believes UK agriculture will thrive outwith the European Union’. NFUS also unveiled its Change (new Agricultural Policy for Scotland Post-Brexit) discussion document.

On the cultural side, Show organisers introduced a Poet-in-Residence for the first time. Rural poet, and current Poet Laureate of Glasgow, Jim Carruth, recited rural-inspired poetry around the Showground. A packed programme of music entertained the crowds over the four days with an enjoyable mix of jazz, ceilidh bands, gospel choirs, brass bands, schools from all over Scotland and no fewer than five pipe bands.

The Show was also the chosen venue for the announcement of Team GB’s curling team for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, reflecting curling’s strong links with farming heritage.

The Aberdeenshire initiative, led by Lord Aberdeen and supported by the Presidential team, showcased the area’s outstanding tourism appeal in the ‘Aberdeenshire Village’, where over 30 businesses offered a taste of what the region has to offer, from food and drink to arts and crafts.

The temporary Members’ Area provided a great deal of interest, comment and positive feedback, which will have a constructive impact on future discussions about the permanent facility.


190,028 VISITORS

190,028 people came through the gates over the

four days of the Show

+6% TICKETS

Ticket sales increased by 6% this year, of which

56% were in advance

30,000 CHILDREN

30,000 children visited the show for free

Scotland’s iconic Show!

A HIGH STANDARD OF LIVESTOCK PRESENTED AT THE SHOW

2,000 SHEEP / 1,100 CATTLE / 408 HEAVY HORSESWe hosted the Aberdeen Angus World Forum, returning to the UK after 40 years



Sheena HornerGALLOWAY CHILLIES, WIGTOWN

Galloway Chillies grows chilli plants, from mild to super-hot, and produces a range of preserves, hot toddies and mustards.

“The Royal Highland Show is the highlight of my year. It’s a chance for me to catch up with friends, colleagues and customers over the four days of the Show.

I started Galloway Chillies in 2012 and have exhibited at the Royal Highland Show for three years. I’m from a farming background so I know the Show well. I exhibit elsewhere but the Royal Highland Show is the biggest showcase for me. It’s a good information piece and brings my brand to a wider audience. It’s also a great launch platform for new products – we’re using it this year to ‘launch’ ourselves with our new rebrand.

Scotland’s Larder Live has a really good layout and we get the same stand every year, which makes it easier for us and for our customers to find us. I attract lots of return customers but I also pick up trade enquiries. I offer exclusive show deals to encourage people to try and buy while they’re here. The best thing about the Show is the atmosphere and the buzz. I try to mix exhibiting with seeing what else there is across the showground.”

Bob Corsie BREEZE ART GALLERY

EDINBURGH, PEEBLES AND BALLOCH

“We decided on two stands on 13th Avenue for this year’s Royal Highland Show – one for our selection of original fine art and limited edition prints and the other for McMoos artist Jennifer Hogwood.

We helped launch her works at the Show four years ago and her popularity in Scotland has grown so much since then, we now have a dedicated stand for her works. Visitors and fans of her work also have the chance to meet her on the stand over the weekend.

The Show brings us new clients, indeed people we only see here. We’ve tried lots of shows but enjoy the Royal Highland Show because of the quality of the crowds and the excellent footfall. We always get good sales so it’s well worth our time being here. We look forward to the Royal Highland Show every year – it’s the social event of the year for us! We get to meet existing customers year after year and find new ones.

For us, it’s not about a one-off sale at the Show: we build ongoing relationships with clients that last for years where we can advise them on their art choices.”

What the Royal Highland Show means to me...

CASE STUDIES


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Kirsty Donald CHAMPION WOOL HANDLER

“Sheep-shearing and wool-handling are popular attractions with the Royal Highland Show crowds but there is a serious side, too. The better the wool is presented, the better the chance of maximum profit. A good wool-handler is worth paying for: a point worth getting over to farmers as world wool prices are not great. Wool-handling involves skirting, rolling and classing the shorn fleece. Competing highlights the importance of wool-handling and the amount of money there is to save.

There’s huge camaraderie at the Royal Highland Show. We’re all rivals but help each other, too. It’s good to see up-and-coming young shearers and wool-handlers compete. I encourage them as we want them to keep coming. Our displays at the Show are an education as much as entertainment for farmers and the public. Anything that helps increase the price of wool is a good thing. I try personally to make a difference and increase awareness of all the uses of wool.

You’d be hard-pushed to get the variety of the Royal Highland Show elsewhere with the sheer diversity of what’s on offer.”

Gareth Corrie JCB COMMERCIALS, NORTHERN IRELAND

“This year marks our fourth year at the Show, but our first as JCB Commercials. The Royal Highland Show fits in nicely with the required 30-day standstill after the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland and marks our last show of the summer before the autumn events.

We come to show our cattle and try to win. A win at the Royal Highland Show can maximise the price we achieve for a breeding heifer. We won a first last year with J-Lo but nothing for this year’s Kim-K. As we have other jobs, too – pig farmer, builder – it’s more of a hobby. Some people play golf: we breed cattle! The Royal Highland Show is a good opportunity to put our cattle out there to see how they compare.

I think the Royal Highland Show is a very well-managed event. The stewards get everyone ready for the Ring in good time to keep things running smoothly. It’s very much part of our calendar every year and acts as a semi-working holiday when we can catch up with other cattle breeders.”

Joe Bell MANAGING DIRECTOR, KVERNELAND

“Kverneland specialises in farming implements on the back of tractors, everything from tillers and spreaders to feeder wagons. We’ve exhibited at the Royal Highland Show for over 30 years now. Last year we won a Silver Technical Innovation Award for our i-plough and this year achieved Gold for the Exacta TL GEOspread. It’s welcome recognition that what we do is valued.

For us, the Royal Highland Show is a complete agricultural show because it ticks all the boxes. We meet dealers, customers, visitors and families. It gives us a chance to meet existing Kverneland users as well as sell new products. It also gives our customers the chance to ask questions about any of our products, such as using the control box or programming. We have a team of sales, service and technical advice staff on the stand so we can cover most queries there and then.

The Royal Highland Show is financially the most successful machinery event for us of the major six shows, including a trade one. It’s also an opportunity for us to interact with the farming community and update our 37 specialist UK dealers on what’s new.”


TECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARDS 2017

GOLD AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS OUTSTANDING MERIT

HOUGHTON-PARKHOUSE for the Platinum T35 Livestock Trailer

A previous silver medal winner, this livestock trailer has been recognised for taking into

account the environment, the welfare of animals during transportation, and the operator’s

safety. Exported into five countries and unique among transporters of this type, the T35 carries

its own battery, which charges through the electrical hook-up to the towing vehicle.

GOLD AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS OUTSTANDING MERIT

KVERNELANDfor the Exacta TL GEOspread

Another former silver medal winner, the Kverneland Exacta TL GEOspread is a

fertiliser spreader that automatically adjusts the working width to suit the overlap and

coverage. Because there is no unnecessary overlap, a saving of up to 15% can be

achieved by reducing the amount of fertiliser used while producing better yields.


Technically ExcellentThe annual RHASS Technical Innovation Awards, sponsored by Hillhouse Quarry Group, encourage and recognise innovation in the design and manufacture of machines, equipment and appliances which advance the effective and efficient practice of either agriculture, horticulture, equestrian, forestry, renewable energy or estate services.

They are also an important and influential accolade for manufacturers, distributors, providers and inventors as they provide a distinctive and prestigious means to promote new ideas, whether conceived in the farm workshop or on the test benches of multi-national manufacturers. This year, two golds, four silvers and two certificates of commendation were awarded to the 2017 winners.


SILVER AWARD LAMBERT AND DYSON LTD

for the PTO Hot Wash Pressure Washer

This pressure washer is designed to derive all its power from the tractor, either the front or rear linkage, and has the added benefit of hot water, making this unique machine truly remarkable.

SILVER AWARDLINTON AND ROBINSON

ENVIRONMENTAL LTDfor their Off-Grid Solution

This Northern Ireland-based winner has developed a solution to enable small-scale AD plants to be completely ‘off grid’. That means the plant is totally independent from the national grid to operate and small-scale AD plants can be situated in remote locations, such as part of the Scottish Highlands or third world countries.

SILVER AWARDLIMAGRAIN UK LTD

for the UK Winter Wheat Breeding Programme

Part of Group Limagrain, Limagrain UK have a reputation for producing successful varieties for Scotland. Their two newest additions to the AHDB Recommended List 2017/18 – LG Sundance and LG Motown – offer alternative winter wheat varieties with desirable agronomic characteristics to meet both the challenges of growing wheat in Scotland and the needs of the Scottish market.

SILVER AWARDTRUNCATOR

for the Truncator Trailer Tipper

Invented by Richard Bowness, this trailer tipper unit makes safe the cutting of multiple logs with a chainsaw and the quick and easy loading of cut logs directly into a trailer or container.

CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

CALIBRATE INC LTDfor the Heatpump

Grain-Drying System

This Heatpump can heat more than one application at a time, allowing operators to dry grain via a cloud-based system whilst heating the hot water and radiators in the farmhouse and cottages.

CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

GREENANS PRODUCTS LTD

for the Smart Bunker

This innovative storage bunker has a spring-loaded side lever which releases stacked product at the bottom of the container. It provides a simple solution to an age-old problem for the coal and slack, salt and grit, wood pellet and animal feed markets.



With grateful thanks to the companies, organisations and individuals listed below for their sponsorship, which is invaluable in maintaining the Royal Highland Show as Scotland’s premier event.

MAIN SPONSORS Royal Bank of Scotland

Andrew Black Haulage & Storage

Algo ( Blairgowrie) Ltd

Baxters Food Group

Balfour Beatty

British Show Jumping

Galbraith LLP

Defra

Farmers Guardian Ltd.

Greenspan Energy

Harbro

Highland Wagyu

Highland Spring

Heineken UK Ltd

Lactalis McLelland Ltd

Marks & Spencer plc

National Milk records

Peter D Stirling Ltd

Quality Meat Scotland

Richmack Ltd

Scot Heating Company

SSPO

Watson Seeds

SPONSORS Agco Ltd

Agrii

Aldi Stores Ltd

Alistair Young Engineering Ltd

Allen & Page Ltd.

Almins Ltd

Andrew Hamilton Coaching

Art Fe

Aurora Hotel Collection

Balcormo Stud

Blackface Sheep Breeders Assoc

Bonaly Farm Dairy

Breedplan UK

Campbells of Oxton

Carscreugh Farm

Graham Gillespie

Cheers Licensed Caterers

CNH UK Limited

Craigies Farm

Dairyflow

Danny’s Snacks

Davidson & Shirley

Dengie

Denis O Brown Assoc

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd.

Easterton Stables

Falleninch Farm

Fingask Castle

Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Fletcher Stewart

Patricia Fraser

Frazer Coogans

George F White

Halbeath Farm

Hayley Hanson Hide

Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd

Hoggs of Fife

Horse First

I A E

Ian Macleod Distillers ( Edinburgh Gin)

Ultrabed - International Timber

JBA Seed Potatoes

JC Environmental Solutions

John Deere Ltd

John Fox & Family

John Wight & Sons

Lawrie & Symington

Linda Beaton

Lister Shearing Company

Loch Leven Equine Practice

Alistair MacMillan

McDonalds Restaurants Ltd

McFadyens Contractors

Mitsubishi Motors

Morton Fraser

Muller Group

Myerscough College

New Holland Agriculture

Newark livestock Sales

Norbrook Laboratories

NSR Communications

NWF Agriculture

Odysseus Capital Management Ltd

Orkney Cheese Company

Orkney Ice Cream

Pentland Landrover

Pollock Farm Equipment Ltd

Quest Farming Supplies

RD Sports Horses

Reekie Ltd

Registers of Scotland Executive

Roskosh Family

Rowen Barbary Feeds

Ryce Developments and Homes

Saltire Hospitality Ltd

Scottish Beef Association

Scottish Woodlands Ltd

SP Energy Networks

Smith & Williamson

SR Cattle Services

Strathallan Events

Strathisla Farms

Tarff Valley

Tayside Pressure Washers

The Sign Company Ltd

The Supreme Group

Thomas Sherriff Haddington

Thomas Sherriff Stow

Townfields Saddlers Ltd

United Auctions

Wm Rose & Sons Ltd

Worshipful Company of Woolmen

Wyndford Farm Plants Ltd

SPONSORS

Thank you...


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Supreme Champions 2017A SELECTION OF THE TOP LIVESTOCK

OVERALL WINNERSBeef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Heavy Horse

BRITISH LIMOUSIN AND QUEENS CUP - Heifer

Foxhillfarm MamamiaMr & Mrs M J Alford

Foxhill Farm, Cullompton, DevonBred by Exhibitor

HOLSTEIN - Cow in MilkNewbirks Jazz 1584

R & E ButterfieldLinghaw Farm, Bentham, LancasterBred by A Lawson & Son, Yorkshire

CHAROLLAIS - EweMessrs G & B Ingram

Logie Durno Farm, Pitcaple, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

CLYDESDALE IN HAND FEMALE - MareWest Glen New Dawn - Born 2009

Captain James AndersonWest Glen Farm, Kilmalcolm, Renfrewshire

Bred by Exhibitor

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Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle

BEEF SHORTHORN - BullMillerston JesterMrs Tracy Severn

Brick Green Farm, Halifax, West YorkshireBred by Mr Jack Ramsay, Ayrshire

ABERDEN ANGUS - HeiferCarlhurlie Darcie S134Mr & Mrs A Cormack

3 Pratis Cottage, Leven, FifeBred by The Late A R Grieve, Fife

COMMERCIAL - SteerGolden Girl

J HyslopBalluskie Farm, Barhill, Girvan, Ayrshire

Bred by Bowen & Bowen, Powys

AYRSHIRE - CowChangue Martha 49 EX95(2)

Mr Mungo BrysonWhiteflat Farm, Catrine, Muachline, Ayrshire

Bred by Robert Stevenson, Ayrshire

GALLOWAY - BullBlackcraig SidMessrs J Finlay

Blackcraig Farm, Corsock, Castle DouglasBred by Exhibitor

BELTED GALLOWAY - CowMochrum Lilac 6thMochrum Estates

North Kildarroch, Newton StewartBred by Exhibitor

HIGHLAND - HeiferEleanor of Ubhaidh

The Ranch, Letham, AngusBred by Mr Roy Tylden Wright, Inverness-shire

BRITISH RED & WHITE - CowParkend Director Starlet RedBrian Weatherup & Partners

Parkend Farm, Cowdenbeath, FifeBred by Exhibitor

JERSEY - Cow in MilkBluegrass Vindication Harp

Messrs Fleming Family, Henning & Agnew1 Bramblewood, Moira, Co. Armagh

Bred by Mr & Mrs K Daw, Hertfordshire

DAIRY SHORTHORN - Cow in MilkWinbrook VI 143

Mr Adam LawsonNorth Cassingray, Largoward, Fife

Bred by G A & A Dent, Cumbria

Sheep

HEREFORD - HeiferColey 1 Pippa 356 (P) AI ET

T & D HarrisonEltringham Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland

Bred by Miss H Whittaker, West Yorkshire

BRITISH CHAROLAIS - BullKilbline 1 Instigator ET

John Irvine & SonInverlochy Farm, Ballindalloch, Banffshire

Bred by Mr J Surgue, Eire

BRITISH SIMMENTAL - HeiferKennox Tara’s Gem

Mr David CraigKennox Cottage, Kilwinning Rd, Ayrshire

Bred by Exhibitor

BELTEX - Shearling EweRichard E Wood & Sons

Kingledores Farm, Broughton, Biggar, South Lanarkshire

BLACKFACE - EweMr Malcolm R CoubroughHartside Farm, Lamington, Biggar, South Lanarkshire

BRITISH BLONDE - BullShanvalley Jagger

Savage Brothers & Son28 Newcastle Road, Ballynahinch, Co. Down

Bred by Exhibitor

BRITISH BLUE - CowSolway View Illusion

Mr Kevin Watret25 Northfield Park, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway

Bred by Exhibitor

SALER - HeiferDrumlegagh Kyra

J & E A Elliot11 Lough Road, Newtonstewart, Co. Tyrone

Bred by Exhibitor

BLEU DU MAINE - Shearling GimmerMr & Mrs JE Vile

Haydon House, Taunton, Somerset

BLUE TEXEL - Shearling RamMessrs Williams & Tippetts

Lodge Hill Farm, Park Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire

BLUEFACED LEICESTER – TRADITIONAL TYPE - Shearling Ram

R A McClymont & SonsKirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk, Roxburghshire

ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 2017 • SUPREME CHAMPIONS - A SELECTION OF THE TOP LIVESTOCK

Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle

BEEF SHORTHORN - BullMillerston JesterMrs Tracy Severn

Brick Green Farm, Halifax, West YorkshireBred by Mr Jack Ramsay, Ayrshire

ABERDEN ANGUS - HeiferCarlhurlie Darcie S134Mr & Mrs A Cormack

3 Pratis Cottage, Leven, FifeBred by The Late A R Grieve, Fife

COMMERCIAL - SteerGolden Girl

J HyslopBalluskie Farm, Barhill, Girvan, Ayrshire

Bred by Bowen & Bowen, Powys

AYRSHIRE - CowChangue Martha 49 EX95(2)

Mr Mungo BrysonWhiteflat Farm, Catrine, Muachline, Ayrshire

Bred by Robert Stevenson, Ayrshire

GALLOWAY - BullBlackcraig SidMessrs J Finlay

Blackcraig Farm, Corsock, Castle DouglasBred by Exhibitor

BELTED GALLOWAY - CowMochrum Lilac 6thMochrum Estates

North Kildarroch, Newton StewartBred by Exhibitor

HIGHLAND - HeiferEleanor of Ubhaidh

The Ranch, Letham, AngusBred by Mr Roy Tylden Wright, Inverness-shire

BRITISH RED & WHITE - CowParkend Director Starlet RedBrian Weatherup & Partners

Parkend Farm, Cowdenbeath, FifeBred by Exhibitor

JERSEY - Cow in MilkBluegrass Vindication Harp

Messrs Fleming Family, Henning & Agnew1 Bramblewood, Moira, Co. Armagh

Bred by Mr & Mrs K Daw, Hertfordshire

DAIRY SHORTHORN - Cow in MilkWinbrook VI 143

Mr Adam LawsonNorth Cassingray, Largoward, Fife

Bred by G A & A Dent, Cumbria

Sheep

HEREFORD - HeiferColey 1 Pippa 356 (P) AI ET

T & D HarrisonEltringham Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland

Bred by Miss H Whittaker, West Yorkshire

BRITISH CHAROLAIS - BullKilbline 1 Instigator ET

John Irvine & SonInverlochy Farm, Ballindalloch, Banffshire

Bred by Mr J Surgue, Eire

BRITISH SIMMENTAL - HeiferKennox Tara’s Gem

Mr David CraigKennox Cottage, Kilwinning Rd, Ayrshire

Bred by Exhibitor

BELTEX - Shearling EweRichard E Wood & Sons

Kingledores Farm, Broughton, Biggar, South Lanarkshire

BLACKFACE - EweMr Malcolm R CoubroughHartside Farm, Lamington, Biggar, South Lanarkshire

BRITISH BLONDE - BullShanvalley Jagger

Savage Brothers & Son28 Newcastle Road, Ballynahinch, Co. Down

Bred by Exhibitor

BRITISH BLUE - CowSolway View Illusion

Mr Kevin Watret25 Northfield Park, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway

Bred by Exhibitor

SALER - HeiferDrumlegagh Kyra

J & E A Elliot11 Lough Road, Newtonstewart, Co. Tyrone

Bred by Exhibitor

BLEU DU MAINE - Shearling GimmerMr & Mrs JE Vile

Haydon House, Taunton, Somerset

BLUE TEXEL - Shearling RamMessrs Williams & Tippetts

Lodge Hill Farm, Park Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire

BLUEFACED LEICESTER – TRADITIONAL TYPE - Shearling Ram

R A McClymont & SonsKirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk, Roxburghshire




HIGHLAND IN HAND MALE - StallionDunedin Mohawk - Born 2012

J & C GrantBirks Cottage Farm, Heddon Birks, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Bred by Miss A S Mitchell, Stirlingshire

HIGHLAND IN HAND FEMALE & OVERALL - Mare

Heather of Conway - Born 2008Mrs Shirley Clarke - Williamwood,

Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, DumfriesshireBred by Ms N Stagnell & Mrs K Dipper, Kent

SHETLAND - MareCassindilly Roxy - Born 2012

Mrs Louise WilsonCassindilly Farm, Ceres, Fife

Bred by Exhibitor

HUNTER PONY BREEDING - GeldingMoluccas King Kaffir - Born 2014

Miss Claire Chisman - Smiddy Croft, Pitgair, Fisherie, TurriffBred by Mrs S A Grimshaw

WORKING HUNTER PONY - GeldingTinka’s Flash - Born 2002

Mrs Helen Sloan - Rigghead Farm, Collin, DumfriesBred by P Woodward

HUNTERS IN HAND - GeldingSpecial Choice - Born 2014

Mesdames P Martin & D Walsh115 Osbourne Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Bred by Pat Gore

Light Horse

HARNESS GROOMING AND DECORATION - Traditional Scottish Harness

GeordieMr Benny Duncan - Rose Cottage,

Balmalcolm, Cupar, FifeBred by Exhibitor

ARAB IN HAND - FillyZaina Bint Mia - Born 2015

Ms Joyce RobertsonToad Hollow, Middle Bodachra, Aberdeen

Bred by Exhibitor

IN HAND COLOURED - FillyFreckleton Finesses - Born 2014Mr Alasdair Matheson - 18 Braal

Terrace, Halkirk, CaithnessBred by Penny Roots

M&M UNDER SADDLE - StallionDunkery Wigeon - Born 2008

Mrs Maureen Richardson - Garth Eithin Farm, Pontardawe, Swansea

Bred by Mrs W Vint

MINI M&M - GeldingLangfield Lord Asriel - Born 2009Mrs Christina Knipe - 7 Woodside Close, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria

Bred by Mr & Mrs Taylor

ERISKAY - MareRobinia of Catlaw - Born 2003

Mr Nigel McWilliamWester Invervar, Invervar, Aberfeldy, Perthshire

Bred by Catriona Rowan

SPORTS HORSE IN HAND - GeldingFondi - Born 2011

Mrs Stuart Freda - Mains of Duncrub, Dunning Road, Dunning, Perthshire

Bred by Mrs Podmore

CONNEMARA PONY IN HAND - StallionBanks Timber - Born 2008

Mrs Sandra Burton - 2 Firtree Cottage, Haigh, Wigan, Lancashire

Bred by Mr Peter Bank-Mikkelsen

M&M PONY IN HAND - StallionKilmannan Robert the Bruce - Born 2005

Mr W R Ireland - c/o Ayton Castle Stables, Ayton Castle, Eyemouth, Borders

Bred by Exhibitor

M&M WORKING HUNTER PONY - Stallion

Greenholme Emblem - Born 2010Mrs Gwen Rae - 78 Causewayhead

Road, Stirling, StirlingshireBred by Mrs I Potter

COLOURED PONY UNDER SADDLE - Gelding

Rocco - Born 2010Mr Richard Ellis - Edgeley, School

Road, Blackpool, LancashireBred by Unknown

DONKEY - MareGamlingay Love in a Mist - Born 2008

Mrs Elma Cunningham - Hillhead Farm, Yieldshields, Carluke

Bred by Mrs Janet Lee

ARABS, ANGLO-ARABS & PART BRED ARABS UNDER SADDLE - Mare

Shaarinah - Born 2003Ms Isabel Gray - 10 Tiree Drive,

Cumbernauld, North LanarkshireBred by S F Luggenholscher

HIGHLAND PONIES UNDER SADDLE - Mare

Holmedown Charlotte - Born 2008Mrs S Fox - c/o Aird Show Horses, Kirkforthar

Farm, Markinch, Glenrothes, FifeBred by Mrs Wendy Bridges

RIDDEN HUNTERS – WEIGHTS & SMALL - Gelding

Ebony King - Born 2012Ms Freda Newton - Essich Lodge,

Essich Road, InvernessBred by Mr William Shanahan

RIDING BREEDING PONY - ColtRevolution Brave - Born 2016

Mrs C Welby - c/o Stanley Grange Show Team, Stanley Grange, Great Ayton, Middlesborough

Bred by Exhibitor

RIDING HORSE - GeldingHolltess D-Day - Born 2006

Mrs Lorna Fitzgerald - c/o North Wallacetown, Brownrigg Loaning, Dumfries

Bred by Mrs Roper Caldbeck


HIGHLAND IN HAND MALE - StallionDunedin Mohawk - Born 2012

J & C GrantBirks Cottage Farm, Heddon Birks, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Bred by Miss A S Mitchell, Stirlingshire

HIGHLAND IN HAND FEMALE & OVERALL - Mare

Heather of Conway - Born 2008Mrs Shirley Clarke - Williamwood,

Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, DumfriesshireBred by Ms N Stagnell & Mrs K Dipper, Kent

SHETLAND - MareCassindilly Roxy - Born 2012

Mrs Louise WilsonCassindilly Farm, Ceres, Fife

Bred by Exhibitor

HUNTER PONY BREEDING - GeldingMoluccas King Kaffir - Born 2014

Miss Claire Chisman - Smiddy Croft, Pitgair, Fisherie, TurriffBred by Mrs S A Grimshaw

WORKING HUNTER PONY - GeldingTinka’s Flash - Born 2002

Mrs Helen Sloan - Rigghead Farm, Collin, DumfriesBred by P Woodward

HUNTERS IN HAND - GeldingSpecial Choice - Born 2014

Mesdames P Martin & D Walsh115 Osbourne Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Bred by Pat Gore

Light Horse

HARNESS GROOMING AND DECORATION - Traditional Scottish Harness

GeordieMr Benny Duncan - Rose Cottage,

Balmalcolm, Cupar, FifeBred by Exhibitor

ARAB IN HAND - FillyZaina Bint Mia - Born 2015

Ms Joyce RobertsonToad Hollow, Middle Bodachra, Aberdeen

Bred by Exhibitor

IN HAND COLOURED - FillyFreckleton Finesses - Born 2014Mr Alasdair Matheson - 18 Braal

Terrace, Halkirk, CaithnessBred by Penny Roots

M&M UNDER SADDLE - StallionDunkery Wigeon - Born 2008

Mrs Maureen Richardson - Garth Eithin Farm, Pontardawe, Swansea

Bred by Mrs W Vint

MINI M&M - GeldingLangfield Lord Asriel - Born 2009Mrs Christina Knipe - 7 Woodside Close, Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria

Bred by Mr & Mrs Taylor

ERISKAY - MareRobinia of Catlaw - Born 2003

Mr Nigel McWilliamWester Invervar, Invervar, Aberfeldy, Perthshire

Bred by Catriona Rowan

SPORTS HORSE IN HAND - GeldingFondi - Born 2011

Mrs Stuart Freda - Mains of Duncrub, Dunning Road, Dunning, Perthshire

Bred by Mrs Podmore

CONNEMARA PONY IN HAND - StallionBanks Timber - Born 2008

Mrs Sandra Burton - 2 Firtree Cottage, Haigh, Wigan, Lancashire

Bred by Mr Peter Bank-Mikkelsen

M&M PONY IN HAND - StallionKilmannan Robert the Bruce - Born 2005

Mr W R Ireland - c/o Ayton Castle Stables, Ayton Castle, Eyemouth, Borders

Bred by Exhibitor

M&M WORKING HUNTER PONY - Stallion

Greenholme Emblem - Born 2010Mrs Gwen Rae - 78 Causewayhead

Road, Stirling, StirlingshireBred by Mrs I Potter

COLOURED PONY UNDER SADDLE - Gelding

Rocco - Born 2010Mr Richard Ellis - Edgeley, School

Road, Blackpool, LancashireBred by Unknown

DONKEY - MareGamlingay Love in a Mist - Born 2008

Mrs Elma Cunningham - Hillhead Farm, Yieldshields, Carluke

Bred by Mrs Janet Lee

ARABS, ANGLO-ARABS & PART BRED ARABS UNDER SADDLE - Mare

Shaarinah - Born 2003Ms Isabel Gray - 10 Tiree Drive,

Cumbernauld, North LanarkshireBred by S F Luggenholscher

HIGHLAND PONIES UNDER SADDLE - Mare

Holmedown Charlotte - Born 2008Mrs S Fox - c/o Aird Show Horses, Kirkforthar

Farm, Markinch, Glenrothes, FifeBred by Mrs Wendy Bridges

RIDDEN HUNTERS – WEIGHTS & SMALL - Gelding

Ebony King - Born 2012Ms Freda Newton - Essich Lodge,

Essich Road, InvernessBred by Mr William Shanahan

RIDING BREEDING PONY - ColtRevolution Brave - Born 2016

Mrs C Welby - c/o Stanley Grange Show Team, Stanley Grange, Great Ayton, Middlesborough

Bred by Exhibitor

RIDING HORSE - GeldingHolltess D-Day - Born 2006

Mrs Lorna Fitzgerald - c/o North Wallacetown, Brownrigg Loaning, Dumfries

Bred by Mrs Roper Caldbeck


SHOW HUNTER PONY - GeldingMerry Corner Mister Bui - Born 2012

Mrs Shirley Dennison - Higher Addington, Nether Kellet, Carnforth, Lancashire

Bred by Mary Duffy

MINI SHOW HUNTER - GeldingRosedale Mr Prospector - Born 2012

Mrs Sara Burdess - The Board Inn, Burnhope, DurhamBred by Mrs L Partridge

SHOW PONIES - MareHinwood Two Thyme - Born 2005

Miss Samantha Catton - Railway Cottage, Chevington Station, Morpeth, Northumberland

Bred by A E Macey

MINI SHOW PONY - MareLochar Love in the Mist - Born 2008

Mrs Kim Wilson10 Birch Wood Drive, Dumfries

Bred by Mrs Bell

SIDE SADDLE - GeldingConspiracy Theory - Born 2003

Mrs Rosamund Lane - Rosslayne Stud, Raeburnhead, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire

Bred by Mr Ciaran Devlin

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION A) - Stallion

Chetwynd Chatterbox - Born 2006Lady Deborah Shrewsbury - Throstles House,

Birds Grove Lane, Ashbourne, DerbyshireBred by Exhibitor

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION B) - Filly

Waxwing Glamour - Born 2016Waxwing Stud - Balgonar, Saline, Dunfermline, Fife

Bred by Exhibitor

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION C) – Stallion

Stallion - Born 2009Caebryn Endeavour - Mr Michael Cobley46 Grosvenor Crescent, Hyde, Stockport

Bred by Mrs V Layton

WELSH COBS (SECTION D) – StallionStallion - Born 2008

Lllanarth Fiery Jack - Llanarth Stud, The Quakers Farm,

Michaelchurch Escley, HerefordBred by Exhibitor

JUNIOR MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN - Gelding

Born 2010Austin of Milton Glen - Austin of Milton Glen, Fitton Croft Farm Cottage, Fitton End Road, Gorefield, Cambridgeshire

Bred by Exhibitor


2 2 - 2 5 J U N E


Discovery Centre refurbishment

Improvement works took place across the Showground at Ingliston in the months leading up to the Show.

As part of these upgrade works, both Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick Ltd and Richmack Ltd generously donated their time and expertise to undertake the refurbishment and repair of various parts of RHET’s Discovery Centre on Avenue Q. These works included a new tarmac floor, entrances, upgraded utilities and the refurbishment of the volunteer area. All of us at RHET would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick Ltd and Richmack Ltd for all their hard work.

SHOW HUNTER PONY - GeldingMerry Corner Mister Bui - Born 2012

Mrs Shirley Dennison - Higher Addington, Nether Kellet, Carnforth, Lancashire

Bred by Mary Duffy

MINI SHOW HUNTER - GeldingRosedale Mr Prospector - Born 2012

Mrs Sara Burdess - The Board Inn, Burnhope, DurhamBred by Mrs L Partridge

SHOW PONIES - MareHinwood Two Thyme - Born 2005

Miss Samantha Catton - Railway Cottage, Chevington Station, Morpeth, Northumberland

Bred by A E Macey

MINI SHOW PONY - MareLochar Love in the Mist - Born 2008

Mrs Kim Wilson10 Birch Wood Drive, Dumfries

Bred by Mrs Bell

SIDE SADDLE - GeldingConspiracy Theory - Born 2003

Mrs Rosamund Lane - Rosslayne Stud, Raeburnhead, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire

Bred by Mr Ciaran Devlin

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION A) - Stallion

Chetwynd Chatterbox - Born 2006Lady Deborah Shrewsbury - Throstles House,

Birds Grove Lane, Ashbourne, DerbyshireBred by Exhibitor

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION B) - Filly

Waxwing Glamour - Born 2016Waxwing Stud - Balgonar, Saline, Dunfermline, Fife

Bred by Exhibitor

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES (SECTION C) – Stallion

Stallion - Born 2009Caebryn Endeavour - Mr Michael Cobley46 Grosvenor Crescent, Hyde, Stockport

Bred by Mrs V Layton

WELSH COBS (SECTION D) – StallionStallion - Born 2008

Lllanarth Fiery Jack - Llanarth Stud, The Quakers Farm,

Michaelchurch Escley, HerefordBred by Exhibitor

JUNIOR MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND RIDDEN - Gelding

Born 2010Austin of Milton Glen - Austin of Milton Glen, Fitton Croft Farm Cottage, Fitton End Road, Gorefield, Cambridgeshire

Bred by Exhibitor

THE ROYAL HIGHLAND EDUCATION TRUST

Schools Education ProgrammeThe Royal Highland Education Trust had

a fantastic turnout at this year’s Show for their education programme aimed at primary and secondary schools. 175 school groups visited the Discovery Centre on Avenue Q on Thursday, with a further 93 groups on Friday, totalling over 7160 children in the first two days of the Show.

There was a whole host of interactive educational activity going on inside the Centre, including sessions on machinery, forestry, cooking, baking, potatoes, fisheries, sustainability, food science and healthy eating.

All of these activities were provided free of charge for schools. Thanks go to RHET’s partners Quality Meat Scotland, Aldi, SEFARI, BAGMA, Soil Association Scotland, Love Food Hate Waste, Branston Potatoes, Scottish Bee Keepers Association and the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation.

RHET Manager Katrina Barclay said,

“This has been another fantastic show for RHET. We have had a very positive response to our supporters’ programme and, as a non-profit charity, we really appreciate all the help and generous support we receive.”

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THE ROYAL HIGHLAND EDUCATION TRUST

Moo Crew AUCTIONFollowing a tour of Scotland, four bespoke, colourful, but well-behaved, fibreglass cows were brought to the Highland Show by Aldi Scotland to be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to RHET. The Moo Crew were designed in 2016 by pupils from schools in Inverness, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Aberdeen. Lawrie & Symington auctioneer Primrose Beaton did the honours, with some competitive bidding reaching into the thousands.

BUS FUNDING

For some schools, the cost of a bus can be the deciding

factor as to whether they attend the Show. Thanks to a travel bursary sponsored by SP Energy Networks (SPEN), nine schools had their transport partially or fully funded, allowing them to come along and see us. This was the third year of sponsorship from SPEN, who also delivered hands-on activities for children at their own stand on the Showground.

RHET would like to thank SPEN on behalf of all of the schools who were able to visit the Show as a result of their support.

TRAM BINGO CHALLENGENew for 2017, a tram bingo challenge involved participants stopping

off at six different locations across the Showground to answer clues from their bingo card at each stop with the chance to win an iPad. All the questions were linked to the Eatwell Guide: a prominent teaching resource in schools across Scotland. The tram trail proved very popular with families exploring the Showground and Breagha Macdonald, from Clydebank, has been announced as the lucky winner.

RHET SUPPORTER RELAUNCH

The relaunch of RHET’s supporter programme this year encouraged a number of new people to sign up to support the work of the

Trust. This much-needed support goes towards educating young people across Scotland. The aim is to enhance the link between producers and consumers of the future. New for this year, supporters received an enamel supporter’s badge and were entered into a prize draw to win a week’s holiday, courtesy of Argyll Holidays.

To find out how you can become a RHET supporter, please give us a call on 0131 335 6227 or email [email protected]


A FUTURE IN FOOD & FARMINGRHET organised a free event for teachers all about the roles and skills required to work in the agricultural sector. Developing the Young Workforce attracted 28 teachers who received complimentary tickets to attend. Sessions were delivered by RHET, Forestry Commission, Food and Drink Federation Scotland, Queen Margaret University, Scottish Sea Farms, Scottish Textiles Skills Partnership and BAGMA. Many thanks to SRUC for hosting.

New and returning activities provide food for thought

Thousands of children participated in an array of new and returning activities and workshops this

year. A new session by the Scottish Salmon Producers Association (SSPO) gave pupils the chance to taste different seafood and to learn more about various species and aquaculture. The award of a ‘Health & Wellbeing Day’ for the most positive school was won by Eyemouth Primary School.

The honey tent, a Show favourite, saw over 400 children participate in workshops with plenty of honey-tasting and candle-making.

LUNCHBOX CHALLENGE

Another new activity this year asked children to use their imagination to design and pack a lunchbox

that is healthy, nutritious and makes the most of local seasonal produce. Using the Eatwell Guide, they were invited to draw and label what they would want to put in their own lunchbox. The lunchbox challenge highlighted the importance of healthy eating, as well as decision-making for the children that took part. Activities like these help to create a more mindful generation of young people, and also increase awareness of seasonal, Scottish produce.

Congratulations to Charis Wright from South Morningside Primary School who won a bread-making session delivered by RHET for her school.

If you or your organisation would like to work more

closely with RHET, perhaps to provide a grant, sponsorship or a donation in a specific area, please get in touch by emailing

[email protected]

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the next RHET fundraiser in your area.

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21 & 22 October

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show will bring your project to life!

If you’re planning to add a new extension, remodel the internal layout or create a brilliant new kitchen overlooking a landscaped garden, a visit to the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a must.

Be inspired by the wealth of ideas at the show, find out how to make the most of your budget and save time and money. Get free expert advice for all elements of your project from the people who really know.

All of this under one roof will save you hassle and time and give you a chance to see, touch and compare the full range of innovative products.

Show highlights include:

• Over 130 exhibitors• Thousands of products and

services• Expert advice from architects,

planners and builders• Free daily seminars and

masterclasses

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show offers a wide range of free talks including topics on self-build, renovating, innovative products, extensions, conversions and DIY projects. With thousands of new and innovative products on display, it’s the essential go-to exhibition for all self-builders and renovators.

14 & 15 October

A superb event for foodies everywhere! This FREE brand new event is a showcase for Food & Drink vendors from across Scotland and the UK.

Enjoy cooking demonstrations, talks by Scotland’s top chefs and key influencers within the sector, masterclasses and of course lots of free samples!

Food glorious food

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15 November

With over 200 trade stands for farm managers, agri-business professionals and land managers, AgriScot is the UK’s premier event in agriculture. Develop your business through advice and information, and see the latest products and innovations.

AgriScot is the place to be if you are in the business of farming. There are award schemes, competitions for young agricultural professionals, silage and product innovations, business seminars, technical demonstrations and lots more.

THE UK’S No1 FARM BUSINESS EVENT

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28 October

Terminal V is returning to the Royal Highland Centre for a very special Halloween spectacular. Join us for another all day electronic music fiesta...spooky style!


FRONT ROW (L-R)

Alan Laidlaw (Chief Executive) / J A Clark Stewart (Honorary Vice President) / Keith Campbell William G Gray / Allan J Murray (Honorary Treasurer) / James F Warnock (Chairman Designate) Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Bt QC (President) / A Keith Brooke / William L Gill (Honorary Secretary) Mrs Anne Logan / Sir Ian D Grant / Andrew B Hornall / Martin Hall

SECOND ROW (L-R)

Lorne Scott (Commercial Director) / Ms Katrina Barclay (RHET Manager) / James Muir Ewan M Brewis / Gordon Sutherland / James G Dunlop / Andrew S Reid / Alex Bankier Les Davidson / John Watson / Archie Ballantyne Stuart Rae (Finance Manager) / Katie Brisbane

THIRD ROW (L-R)

Ian D McKerrell / Colin J Lowrie / David C S Alexander / Mrs Kay J A Adam / William F Arnot Dennis Bridgeford / D Bruce Lang / Angus McDonald / Jackie McCreery / James C Warnock Eric A Mutch / Robert N Newlands / Louise Elder / David Jackson (RHS Manager) / Mrs Susan Lawrie Archie C Stewart / Christopher G M Shepherd

BACK ROW (L-R)

Mark Currie (Head of Operations) / Robert J Maitland / Alistair J Mackay / Martin MacDonald John Hamilton James Logan / John Mackie / Andrew Rennie / Thomas Tennant / John McWilliam Neil Thomson / C Malcolm Coubrough / John G Sinclair / A Kenneth Sutherland / Ian Beck Alasdair Straker / John Seed

NOT PICTURED Chris Baxter / Sir Robert Clerk / Matthew Currie / Charles Dudgeon / Professor Julie Fitzpatrick Rev Cameron Mackenzie / Kenneth Matheson / Louise Welsh

PresidentSir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Bt QC, Edinburgh

Vice-PresidentsSir Robert Clerk, Penicuik

Charles Dudgeon, Pathhead

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, Edinburgh

Louise Welsh, Edinburgh

ChaplainRev Cameron Mackenzie, Edinburgh

Interim ChairmanWilliam L Gill, Invergordon

Chairman-DesignateJames F Warnock MBE, Lanark

Honorary SecretaryWilliam L Gill, Invergordon

Honorary TreasurerAllan J Murray, Kelso

Honorary Vice-PresidentJ A Clark Stewart, Cupar

RHASS DIRECTORS & OFFICIALS

2017-2018



Ordinary Directors

ABERDEEN 2014-2018Christopher G M Shepherd, Pitmillan, Newburgh, Ellon2015-2019Eric A Mutch, Whitefield House, Forglen, Banff 2016-2020Andrew Rennie, Gask House, Turriff2017- 2021John McWilliam, Haughhead, Laurencekirk

BORDERS 2014-2018Archie C Stewart, Cliftonhill, Kelso2015-2019Ewan M Brewis, Lempitlaw, Kelso2016-2020Neil Thomson, Caverton Mill, Kelso2017- 2021Thomas Tennant, Gilmanscleuch Farm, Ettrick, Selkirk

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY 2014-2018A Keith Brooke, Carscreugh, Glenluce, Newton Stewart2015-2019James G Dunlop, Bishopton Farm, Kirkcudbright2016-2020Ian Beck, Port O Spittal, Portpatrick2017- 2021Matthew Currie, Skewbridge Farm, Mouswald, Dumfries

HIGHLAND2014-2018Robert Newlands, Cluny Farm, Rafford, Forres2015-2019Kenneth Matheson, Milton of Aberarder, Strathnairn, Dores, Inverness2016-2020Dennis Bridgeford, Petley Farm, Portmahomack2017- 2021Alistair Kenneth Sutherland, Sibmister, Thurso

LOTHIAN 2014-2018John Hamilton, Thurston Mains, Innerwick, Dunbar2015-2019 William G Gray, Rosemains Farm, Pathhead2016-2020James Logan, Athelstaneford Mains2017- 2021Jackie McCreery, Kilstruie, Yester Mains, Gifford

PERTH 2014-2018Andrew S Reid, 1 Inverpeffer Cottages, Arbroath2015-2019Mrs Susan Lawrie, Cuthill Towers, Milnathort2016-2020D Bruce Lang, Uplands, Cupar2017- 2021Kay J A Adam, Newhouse of Glamis, Glamis, Forfar

STIRLING 2014-2018Mrs Anne Logan BVMS, Hillend Farm, Helensfield, Alloa2015-2019Andrew Hornall, Falleninch Farm, Dumbarton Road, Stirling2016-2020Gordon Sutherland, Stonehouse Farm, Bothkennar2017- 2021James C Warnock, Gartfinnan Farm, Clackmannan

STRATHCLYDE 2014-2018James F Warnock, Sandilands Farm, Lanark2015-2019David C S Alexander, Millside Farm, Galston2016-2020Keith Campbell, Lettermay Lodge, Drymsynie Estate, Lochgoilhead2017- 2021Alexander Bankier, ‘Springwells’, Fernieshaw, Cleland, Motherwell

Extraordinary Area Directors

ABERDEENChris Baxter, Hillside of Dubston, Inverurie

BORDERS

John Seed,

Woodend, Duns

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAYJohn Watson, High Mark Farm, Leswalt, Stranraer

HIGHLANDMartin MacDonald, Nonikiln Farm, Alness

LOTHIANLouise Elder, Stevenson Mains, Haddington

PERTHAngus McDonald, 2 Farm Cottage, Letham Grange, Arbroath

STIRLINGKatie Brisbane, Westwood Lane Farm, Chalmerston Road, Stirling

STRATHCLYDEArchie Ballantyne, Auchenheath Farm, Lanark

Extraordinary Directors Year One

Robert J Maitland, West Balhalgardy, Inverurie

John G Sinclair ARAgS, West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry

Allan J Murray FRAgS, Redden, Kelso

John Mackie, Dalfibble, Parkgate, Dumfries

Alistair J Mackay, Brackla Farm, Nairn

William F Arnot, Kilmux House, Leven

James Muir, The Learig, Ruskie, Stirling

John (Ian) D McKerrell FRAgS, Island Farm, Bowmore, Islay

Extraordinary Directors Year Two

Colin J Lowrie, Blegbie, Humbie

C Malcolm Coubrough, Tintoside, Symington, Biggar

Extraordinary Director representing the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA)

Alasdair Straker, Bendarroch, Dalcrue Road, Pitcairngreen

Extraordinary Director representing the Agricultural Engineers’ Association (AEA)

Les Davidson, 19 Westfield Park, Westfield, Forfar

Honorary Directors & Advisors

Sir Ian D Grant, Leal House, Loyal Road, Alyth

Martin Hall, Humbie Farm, Kirknewton

Management Team

Chief Executive Alan LaidlawSociety SecretaryCurrently recruitingInterim Finance ManagerStuart RaeShow ManagerDavid JacksonHead of OperationsMark Currie Commercial DirectorLorne ScottRHET ManagerKatrina Barclay Fundraising & Partnership ManagerCurrently recruiting

Auditors

Ernst & Young LLP, 10 George Street, Edinburgh

Legal Advisors

Shepherd & Wedderburn, 1 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh

Public Relations Consultants

Represent, 57 Calton Road, Edinburgh



Your RHASS Presidential Team for 2017 – 2018

PresidentSir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Bt QC

Sir Crispin has been an advocate at the Scottish

Bar since 1982 and in 1995 was appointed Queen’s Counsel. He has developed a specialisation in rural property and agricultural law, which includes agricultural cases for both landlords and tenants. He took the case concerning the allocation of Single Farm Payment to the Court of Justice of the European Union: the only agricultural case referred to Europe by the Scottish Land Court.

His expert knowledge also includes planning and environmental cases; renewable energy including windfarms and hydro developments; and coal-bed methane extraction. In all of these, he has acted on behalf of landowners, planning authorities, developers, NGOs and local communities. He is the author of textbooks on Agricultural Law in Scotland, Crofting Law and other legal books.

He was a member of the Scottish Government’s Agricultural Holdings Law Review Group and is currently assisting the Scottish Government with the review of Small Landholders legislation. He was Chair of the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association in Scotland, where he continues as a patron, and is Chair of the Crofting Law Group.

Prior to becoming an advocate, Sir Crispin served for 18 years in the Royal Highland Fusiliers. He took part in and led climbing and scientific expeditions to the Antarctic, the Northern Chilean ice cap, Greenland and the Himalayas. These expeditions inspired an interest in environmental conservation, particularly climate change, evidenced in Patagonia by retreating glaciers, which were surveyed by his team. He was a trustee of the John Muir Trust conservation charity for 16 years, during which time the Trust bought Sandwood Bay, Schiehallian and Ben Nevis. He has also been a board member of the Scottish Youth Hostel Association.

Sir Crispin is married to the daughter of a farmer who was initially a Borders tenant farmer and ultimately a farm owner in Angus. They have four children, the eldest of whom is a poultry vet married to a Herefordshire farmer. Sir Crispin’s hobbies include hill walking, mountain biking and sailing.

Vice-PresidentSir Robert M Clerk Bt OBE

Sir Robert graduated from Wye College with a degree in

Agriculture. He pursued a career as a Land Agent with national firm Smiths Gore, where he was a partner from 1980 to 2003. Originally based in the Borders and Edinburgh, he opened the firm’s

office in Morayshire in 1974. Widely experienced in the management of rural properties, from Western Isles crofting estates to Borders arable farms, he has had a long association with the Crown Estate’s farming and salmon fishing interests in Scotland.

Sir Robert is a keen salmon fisherman with a particular interest in the management of salmon fisheries. He has served on many committees, including the Salmon Advisory Committee (latterly as Chair), the Scottish Salmon Strategy Task Force and the Atlantic Salmon Trust, of which he was Chair from 2005 to 2010. In 1995, he was appointed OBE for services to the salmon fishing industry.

Along with other family members, Sir Robert is the owner of Penicuik Estate in Midlothian, now a widely diversified rural business. It was first acquired in 1654 by his ancestor John Clerk. Sir Robert is closely involved in the management of the estate. This includes hand farming, tenanted farms and cottages, forestry and renewables enterprises. It is centred upon a highly regarded designed landscape and heritage property, which provides wide-ranging recreational opportunities for the many visitors it attracts each year.

Appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian in 2013, Sir Robert is patron of a variety of local charities. He is married with three children, including a daughter who farms in New Zealand with her husband.

Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Sir Robert M Clerk


Vice-PresidentProfessor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE

After graduating in 1982 from Glasgow Veterinary School,

Julie became a mixed veterinary practitioner in Northumberland, where she developed her interest in farm animal medicine. She went on to study for her PhD in bovine mastitis at Bristol Vet School before returning to Glasgow, where she became Head of the Farm Animal Division and Chair in 2010. During this time, she was involved in leading research projects on infectious diseases of cattle, sheep and goats, with particular emphasis on working with poor communities in Tanzania.

In 2004, Julie became the Scientific Director of Moredun Research Institute and the CEO of The Moredun Group. She continues to work especially on commercialisation of Moredun’s outputs: vaccines, diagnostic tests and disease control programmes for common production infections of food-producing species.

Julie also holds a Chair in Food Security at the University of Glasgow’s School of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. She has held a number of posts in Scotland, including Vice-Chair of GALVmed, a public-private partnership funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Department For International Development; Co-Chair of the Scottish Food Commission; a member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council; and a member of the Board of Quality Meat

Scotland. At a UK level, she is currently Chair of the UK Science Partnership for Animal and Plant Health and, internationally, she chairs the South African Centre for Infectious Disease Surveillance.

Julie became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2007, a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society in 2008, and was awarded an OBE in 2014 for services to livestock research. Julie has been awarded Honorary Doctorates of Science from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University. In 2016, she was awarded the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy for contributions to agriculture.

Vice-PresidentCharles Dudgeon FRICS

Charles is the Head of Rural Agency in the UK for Savills

property consultancy, based out of their Edinburgh office. After joining Savills in 1982, Charles worked in the Brechin, London and Cambridge offices, before returning to Edinburgh in 1987. He is currently Head of the National Estate and Farm Agency team which covers sales, purchases and valuations of all types of rural property across Scotland and the whole of the UK. Since 1990, his Savills team has consistently handled around 25% of the estate and farmland market across the UK, both on a public and private basis, while his rural agency team is backed up by land management colleagues who manage and consult on over 3.5 million acres from 43 offices across the UK.

Away from the office, Charles is a director of the family farming business at Humbie Farm in West Lothian. He is a keen golfer, race-goer and field sportsman. More recently he has become a cyclist and, in June this year, completed 711km through the Pyrenees in 5½ days on part of the Tour de France route, which involved climbing over 13,000 metres.

Vice-PresidentLouise Welsh

Louise has worked at a high level in the food industry

for over 15 years, including five years in senior management at Morrisons, one of the UK’s big four supermarkets. She has an in-depth knowledge of all stages of the food chain: from the farm through to processing and all the way to the end consumer. Prior to moving in to the food sector, Louise was a journalist and worked for BBC Scotland. She is a skilled communicator and negotiator.

Louise was the first woman to be appointed a board member of Quality Meat Scotland, the red meat industry body. She was made Deputy Chair of Food Standards Scotland (FSS) in June 2016. She has also been selected as a board member for the Moredun Foundation.

Louise is honoured to join the Presidential team for 2018. As a long-time supporter of the Royal Highland Show, she believes it is unique in its ability to showcase many aspects of farming and food production to people from all backgrounds.

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick Louise Welsh Charles Dudgeon


NEW MEMBERS’ AREA – SURVEY RESULTS

We asked over 5,000 RHASS Members who visited this

year’s Show for their feedback on the temporary Members’ Area.

An impressive 94.5% of respondents provided excellent feedback on what they liked best, and least, about various aspects of the new facility.

This information will help inform decisions on how to meet Member expectations for future years.

SUMMARY OF MEMBER RESULTS

98% of respondents attended the show

15% attended for one day

27% for two days

24% for three days

34% for four days

31% were life members

69% were annual members

86% visited the members’ area

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE MEMBERS’ AREA (%) 576 RESPONSES

YOU RATED OUR SERVICE

15% excellent

56% good

24% fair

5% poor

TIME SPENT IN THE AREA

20% < 1 hour

27% 1-2 hours

29% 2-3 hours

15% > 4 hours

HOW YOU USED THE AREA

88% toilets

69% bar

43% restaurant

3% left luggage

HOW YOU RATED THE MEMBERS’ AREA

29% excellent

45% good

21% fair

6% poor

SOME COMMENTS FROM THE MEMBERS’ SURVEY

General

• Big improvement from old building

• Please keep this format and don’t waste money building a new members’ area

• New members’ area was a breath of fresh air, much cleaner, tidier and modern

• Def improvement on old MacRobert, much nicer

• The play area was a huge added bonus

• Vast improvement

• Appreciated left luggage facilities

• Thought the new setup worked really well

• Five Star Facility

• Too overcrowded

• Dress code really needs to be reviewed as well

• No children’s menus in the restaurant

Bar

• Bar area needs to be bigger and more seating

• The bar prices for soft drinks were ridiculous

Seating

• Seating outside was an improvement

• Vast improvement on last year’s, especially the better toilets and extra outside seating

Toilets

• The members’ area toilets were much better and cleaner

• Some toilets not working

Support us in your Will and play a crucial part in funding the work of The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland.

Your gift will help us promote the best of Scottish food, farming and rural life.

Visit rhass.org.uk/bequests for more details or call us on 0131 335 6200

CREATE A LEGACY… for future generations


Support us in your Will and play a crucial part in funding the work of The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland.

Your gift will help us promote the best of Scottish food, farming and rural life.

Visit rhass.org.uk/bequests for more details or call us on 0131 335 6200

CREATE A LEGACY… for future generations


Rocking that statement fringe #HairGoalsSupporting the future of farming in Scotland

Dexter Logan, Blairlogan Highlanders,

Alva, Clackmannanshire

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