HIGHLAND BREEDERS’ JOURNAL 2023
CONTENTS Contents Presidents of the Society.............................................. 5 Vice President’s Message............................................. 7 Office Bearers & Trustee Members.........................8 & 9 Secretary’s Foreword................................................. 19 Price List.................................................................... 14 Register Online.......................................................... 15 Who’s Who In The Office........................................... 16 Advantages of Membership....................................... 17 Breed Promotions Committee..................................... 19 Queen Elizabeth II................................................. 22-27 Gift Aid...................................................................... 28 Epitaphs.............................................................29 & 33 Club News............................................................ 37-45 Society Sales......................................................... 49-53 58th Oban October Sale............................................ 55
From Where I Stood................................................... 57 Summer Shows..................................................... 60-65 A Year In Pictures from the Shows.....................66 & 67 Stock Bull List........................................................ 69-72 Born in the Badlands..............................................74-76 28th Young Animal Show.................................. 80 & 81 Sir William Young Award........................................... 85 An Irish Interview.................................................. 88-90 Crop Ear in Highland Cattle................................92 & 93 Miniature Highland Cattle.......................................... 95 Members’ List....................................................102-135 Panel of Judges.................................................. 138-141 Society Field officers....................................... 142 & 143 Breed Standard.............................................. 144 & 145
Acknowledgements The Highland Cattle Society would like to thank the following for their contribution to this Highland Cattle Breeders Journal: • • • • • •
Galbraith United Auctions Finnie 4x4 Dalton Tags Agrimin Catherine MacGregor Photography
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Spot on Creative Angus MacKay Turriff Show Michelle Shaughnessy Stephen Hunter Damian McCarney
• All the Members and Trustees who kindly contributed articles and photos making this journal possible • All the advertisers
This year’s front page is a fantastic photo of Malda Dubh of Knockendon & Primrose 2nd of Knockendon bred by Ron & Frances Fergie. Photo Credit: John James Gregg. A huge thank you also goes to Darren Bruce, Shirley Derani, Carol-Anne Forbes, Ken Fletcher and all of The Scottish Farmer team who are instrumental in the publication of this journal. It is a massive task every year and we thank them for their dedication, creativity, hard work and patience. Highland Cattle Society, Scottish Charity No: SCO51114. Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN 01786 446866
Advertisers’ Index Agrimin.......................................... 77 Allanfearn....................................... 59 American Highland Cattle Society... 48 Andreas Belcher.............................. 34 Applecross Estate............................ 54 Ardbhan Estate....................... 20 & 21 Balnabroich Farm............................ 68 Benmore........................................137 Biobest Laboratories.........................18 Borland........................................... 78 Brue Highlanders............................ 99 Caillaich.........................................146 Callachally....................................... 97 Craigluscar Farm............................. 86 Craigowmill.................................... 58 Dalton Tags..................................... 73
Farm Matters.................................. 94 Farmers Market Direct....................101 Finnie 4x4.................................... OBC Galbraiths......................................... 4 German Highland Cattle Association......82 Glengorm......................................... 6 Glenkinglass.................................... 10 Graffogue....................................... 91 Hellifield Highlanders.............. 35 & 47 Hunters Highlanders........................ 96 K&T Footwear................................146 Killochries................................12 & 13 Lauren’s Cows...............................136 Leys................................................ 97 Meggernie...................................... 87 Oberberg........................................ 98
Peter Erling..................................... 79 Pollok............................................. 84 Polycrub......................................... IBC Romesdal...................................... 100 SRUC.............................................. 98 Scottish Woodlands........................ 56 Spot On Creative............................137 Stair...............................................101 Stephen Green...............................136 The Scottish Farmer................ 36 & 46 Torloisk......................................... 100 United Auctions.............................. 83 Woodneuk......................................IFC
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in any of the journal’s features are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Highland Cattle Society. Apologies: For any inadvertent errors or omissions.
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PRESIDENTS OF THE SOCIETY 1884 1887 1888 1890 1891 1893 1895 1897 1898 1900 1902 1904 1905 1907 1908 1910 1912 1916 1920 1923 1927 1928 1929 1932 1937 1940 1946 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
The Duke of Athole John Malcolm of Pottalloch The MacIntosh of MacIntosh The Duke of Sutherland The Duke of Hamilton, K.T. The Earl of Ancaster The Right Hon. Lord Middleton The Right Hon. Lord Malcolm of Pottalloch John Stewart of Ensay Charles J Murray, M.P. of Lochcarron The Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle Sir Reginald A.E. Cathcart, Bart of Carleton, Cluny Castle, Aberdeen W.D. MacKenzie of Farr Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal Sir Wm Ogilvy Dalgleish. Bart Col. Malcolm of Pottalloch, C.B The Earl of Southesk Gerard Craig Sellar of Ardtornish Col. John Campbell of Kilberry T Martin MacDonald of Barguillean Miss Lili Turner of Kilchamaig Hugh Morrison, Esq. M.P., Islay House, Islay T Martin MacDonald of Barguillean Right Hon. Lord Strathcona & Mount Royal Thomas M. MacDonald of Barquillean, Taynault H.M. The King Mr J.J. Currie, Arnicle, Glenbarr, Tarbert Mr J.J. Currie, of Kildalloig, Campbeltown T.E. Nelson, Achnacloich, Connel T.E. Nelson, Achnacloich, Connel Sir James Denby Roberts, Bart, Strathallan Castle T.H.L. MacDonald, Barguillean, Taynuilt Capt. J Burnaby Coutts, Gaskbeg, Laggan, Newtonmore M.A.C. Noble, Ardkinglas, Argyll W Pearson Brown, Alderley Market, Easington, Yorks Brig. R.W.L. Fellowes, C.B.E. M.C., Claich, by Dalmally Sir Jas. Denby Roberts, Bt. O.B.E., Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder Mrs J Bowser, Argaty, Doune Mrs J Bowser, Argaty, Doune A.J.K. Laing, F.L.A.S., Pollok House A.J.K. Laing, F.L.A.S., Pollok House T.B.L. Thomson, Woodneuk, Barrhead T.B.L. Thomson, Woodneuk, Barrhead Commander H. Duncan, Inveruglas, Arrocher, Dumbarton Commander H. Duncan, Inveruglas, Arrocher, Dumbarton The Earl of Mansfield, Scone Palace, Perth The Earl of Mansfield, Scone Palace, Perth Capt. D.S. Bowser, Argaty, Doune Capt. D.S. Bowser, Argaty, Doune W.H. Black, Balboughty Home Farm, Perth
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
W.H. Black, Balboughty Home Farm, Perth K.W. Walker, Leys Castle, Inverness K.W. Walker, Leys Castle, Inverness W.G. Gordon, DFC, Lude, Blair Atholl W.G. Gordon, DFC, Lude, Blair Atholl R.A. Thomson, Ormsary Est. Office, Lochgilphead R.A. Thomson, Ormsary Est. Office, Lochgilphead W.A. MacPhail, Hungerhill Est Office, Coolham, Nr Horsham, Surrey 1980 W.A. MacPhail, Hungerhill Est Office, Coolham, Nr Horsham, Surrey 1981 D.L. Fellowes, Inistrynich, Dalmally 1982 D.L. Fellowes, Inistrynich, Dalmally 1983 D.L. Fellowes, Inistrynich, Dalmally 1984 K.W. Walker, Leys Castle, Inverness 1985 A.J.M. Gibson, Edinvale, Dallas, Moray 1986 A.J.M. Gibson, Edinvale, Dallas, Moray 1987 A.J.M. Gibson, Edinvale, Dallas, Moray 1988 A.R. MacKay, Wester Auchendennan Farm, Arden 1989 A.R. MacKay, Wester Auchendennan Farm, Arden 1990 J.R.E. Nelson, Stable Cott, Ledlanet, Kinross 1991 Mrs H Barker, Mid Torrie Farm, Callander 1992 Mrs H Barker, Mid Torrie Farm, Callander 1993 Mrs H Barker, Mid Torrie Farm, Callander 1994 Archie McArthur, Ormsary Est. Office, Lochgilphead 1995 Archie McArthur, Ormsary Est. Office, Lochgilphead 1996 W.A.N. Thomson, Woodneuk Fm, Barrhead, Glasgow 1997 W.A.N. Thomson, Woodneuk Fm, Barrhead, Glasgow 1998 Mrs J Dawes, Craycombe House, Fladbury, Worcester 1999 Mrs J Dawes, Craycombe House, Fladbury, Worcester 2000 Richard Turner, Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon 2001 Richard Turner, Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon 2002 David Souter, Deanbank House, Glamis 2003 David Souter, Deanbank House, Glamis 2004 Ken Brown, Ledlanet, Kinross 2005 Ken Brown, Ledlanet, Kinross 2006 Donald MacGillivray, Pennygowan Fm, Aros, Mull 2007 Donald MacGillivray, Pennygowan Fm, Aros, Mull 2008 Andrew Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith 2009 Andrew Kirkpatrick, Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith 2010 Ian Bowie, Little Carbeth, Killearn 2011 Ian Bowie, Little Carbeth, Killearn 2012 Charlie Bruce, Bogside, King Edward, Banff 2013 Charlie Bruce, Bogside, King Edward, Banff 2014 Tom Nelson, Glengorm, Isle of Mull 2015 Tom Nelson, Glengorm, Isle of Mull 2016 Tom Thomson, Woodneuk, Glasgow 2017 Tom Thomson, Woodneuk, Glasgow 2018 Gordon McConachie, Culfoichmore, Advie, Granton on Spey 2019 Gordon McConachie, Culfoichmore, Advie, Granton on Spey 2020/ Sir James Paice, Snailbridge House, The Moor, 2021 Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire 2022 Ken Brown, Ledlannet, Kinross
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VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Sadly, I am writing this Pre sident’s Report as Ken Bro wn suffered a stroke in early July. He is recovering slow ly and steadily but he is unable to assume his role at pre sent. We all wish him well and loo k forward to seeing him up and about very soon. Strong sales both at Oban and privately along with a growing membership are positive signs for the Bre ed. Last October saw Andrew and Helen Kirkpatrick’s 3 yr heif er Claggorm 51st of Glenga rnock sell for 20,000gns. The Spring sale at Oban this February was topped by Emma Patterson’s Seamus of Ben more fetching 22,000gns . Our thanks go out to all those members who put so much time into showing their stock at both the ma jor and local shows through the season. Their promo tion of the Highlander at these sho ws does so much to enh ance the awareness of the Bre ed. We ought to be looking into more promotion on the me at quality of the Highlander somehow comparing it wit h the “floppy” meat of a young continental that apparently is more environmentally friendly due to the rush to produce meat at 15-16 mo Some of us have been usin nths. g the Igenity beef system which is still in it’s early stag some interesting results. es and is producing We do need to build as larg e a data base as possible more accurate within our to enable data to be breed. This is a costly ext ra but I would like to thin we can get from this rese k that the information arch will benefit the Breed as a whole, by providing with breeding decisions. an evidence base to help Therefore, I would urge any one with a slight interest to Iain Graham as his kno in this subject to speak wledge is phenomenal. I do believe that Highlan d cattle will have an ever-in creasing usefulness on our where, with a little help, extensive areas they can thrive and produc e a good product for us Government’s push toward all to eat. The s a more environmentally friendly agricultural system bred and cross Highland will suit pure cattle and I look forward to seeing more of them out the future. on the ground in Lastly, in the office, David Hyland has now officially retired. He has been help off our transition to the new ing to finish SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisatio now almost complete. Aft n) which is er such a long time and effo rt spent on this, I must tha and Ann Chinner for the nk David enormous amount of invo lvement they put in to fina paperwork. At present, Dav lise all the id’s position is not being refi lled load for both Anne-Marie . This will mean an extra and Janet, both of whom have put in a much-apprecia effort to allow the office ted to continue running smo othly. This is why we hav looking for efficiencies, incl e been uding taking as much pap er as we can out of our processes and moving to email, in common with mo st organisations. If your business with us can be don e by email, we would very much appreciate it. If it is necessary to call, we will be pleased to hear from you as always. Our thanks go to David for all his work over the last few years as Breed Secretary and latterly, Tre asurer. Hugh Saggers
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OFFICE BEARERS & COUNCIL MEMBERS
President
Vice President
Past President
KEN BROWN
HUGH SAGGERS Leys Castle, Inverness IV1 2AF
SIR JAMES PAICE (JIM)
Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely CB7 5LU
T: 07899 877001 (M) E: ken.brown@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 07549 172365 (M) E: hugh.saggers@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 01638 721526 (H) E: jim.paice@ highlandcattlesociety.com
Elected 2022: Retires 2025
Elected 2022: Retires 2025
Ledlanet, Kinross, Kinross-shire KY13 0RR
Breed Secretary
ANNE-MARIE THOMSON Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN T: 01786 446866 (W) E: anne-marie@ highlandcattlesociety.com
ROBERT TEDBURY
Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1LB T: 07803 087213 (M) E: robert.tedbury@btinternet.com
DEXTER LOGAN
Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannanshire FK15 5BQ T: 07825 176095 (M) E: dexter.logan@ highlandcattlesociety.com
OFFICE BEARERS & TRUSTEE MEMBERS The Highland Cattle Society consists of President, Vice President, Past President and 12 trustee members from throughout the United Kingdom. Approximately 6 meetings are held throughout the year. If you need assistance or have anything you wish to raise, please contact your localcouncil member.
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OFFICE BEARERS & COUNCIL MEMBERS
Elected 2022: Retires 2025
Elected 2020: Retires 2023
Elected 2020: Retires 2023
IZZI RAINEY
STUART CAMPBELL
IAIN GRAHAM
Batesmoor Farm, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 5RS
Keppochan Farm House,Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BQ
Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm PA13 4TE
T: 07900 147363 (M) E: izzi.rainey@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 07786 621705 (M) E: stuart.campbell@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 07808 056403 (M) E: iain.graham@ highlandcattlesociety.com
Elected 2020 : Retires 2023
Elected 2021 : Retires 2024
Elected 2021 : Retires 2024
ROSEMARY HUNTER
JACKY HARRISON
MATT AULD
Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts ML7 5AB
Reilth Top, Bishops Moat, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5LL
West Plann, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock KA2 0EF
T: 07913 919003 (M) E: rosemary.hunter@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 01588 630666 (H) E: jacky.harrison@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 07919 228070 (M) E: matt.auld@ highlandcattlesociety.com
Co-opted Council : Retires 2024
Co-opted Council : Retires 2024
Co-opted Council : Retires 2024
DOCHY ORMISTON
ANN CHINNER
MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY
Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater
Bridge Cottage, 6-7 Bridge Street, Apethorpe, Nr Peterborough PE8 5DN
Graffouge, Ballinlee, County Longford, Ireland N39T 2VR
T: 07884 178679 (M) E: dochy.ormiston@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: 07792 175957 (M) E: ann.chinner@ highlandcattlesociety.com
T: +353 86 331 9132 (M) E: michelle.shaughnessy@ highlandcattlesociety.com
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SECRETARY’S FOREWORD
Welcome to the Breede rs Jou
rnal 2023!
The last 12 months have been a year to remember with some great highs and some sad lows. Sadly, we have lost to ma ny of our members over the last 12 months and our thoughts and prayers are with their Fam ily and Friends. This year was back to no rmal, post pandemic and many more memb ers returned to showing their beloved animals up and down the country. We had a great represent ation at the 3 largest shows – The Ro yal Highland Show, Great Yorkshire Show & The Royal Welsh Show. At the RHS, Hig hland Cattle truly made their presence felt this year in the Inter-Breed Competitions bring pla ced third in a very stron g class, a fantastic result. Ag ain , Hig hla nd Cattle proved a force reckoned with in the Int to be erbreed Competition at the Great Yorkshire Sho Senior Team of 4 were w, when our placed 6th in a very stron g class. Another fantas congratulations to all con tic result and nections. Oban entries are return ing to a much better nu mber and the breeds po continues to increase an pularity d some record prices hav e been achieved at Oban society are continuing to . The receive many enquiries from new members loo cattle and wishing to join king for the society. Many new faces are att ending shows and it is gre at to see their enthusia for the breed. sm The office as always, is a hive of activity – finalis ing this year’s Journal, working on our October Show & Sale, where we hope to welcome many of our members. Memb erships and registration s are on the increase year after year, which pro ves the breeds popular ity is high. We make a conscious effort of keepin g our members informed through our internal communications and Soc ial Media. If you have an interestin g article for our next Bre eders Journal or for our members bulletin, ple ase do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Happy reading and tha nk you for your continued support. Anne-Marie Carruthe rs Secretary
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REGISTER ONLINE 1
Go to www.highlandcattlesociety.com
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WHO’S WHO IN THE OFFICE
Anne-Marie Carruthers email : anne-marie@highlandcattlesociety.com “The office is back to normal with Anne-Marie and Janet being office based. We are here to support you so please get in touch.” Anne-Marie Carruthers
Janet Duff Financial Controller (part-time) email : janet@highlandcattlesociety.com
The Highland Cattle Society Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN, Scotland Phone: 01786 446866 We are here to help you with: Membership, registrations and Herdbook | Shows, sales, publicity, sponsorship and public relations Payments and general enquiries | Fieldsmens’ visits and practical support Office Bearers and Trustee Members These can also be contacted direct – please see appropriate pages in this journal
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ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP Why join the Highland Cattle Society? Our Board of Trustees continues to work towards bringing increasing value to our members. Our main objective as a charity is to provide an accurate Herd Book and maintain this valuable record of the long history of the breed and preserve the breed’s genetic heritage, but what else do we provide? There is a long list of benefits: Maintain the herd book and ensure its integrity Provide an annual copy of all births in the year showing folds and breeders who continue to maintain the valuable Highland genetics Provide a registration and transfer service and provide an easy method of registering cattle online Provide an online database search facility that can provide members with any registered animal’s history and lineage, together with fold and members details. This allows you to research your animals’ genetics or look for breeders throughout the UK. Have responsive staff that excels in Customer service and always respond to a query. Even if they can’t answer your query directly they will refer you to somebody who will. Publish electronic bulletins keeping you up to date with what is happening throughout our membership and within the society Produce an annual journal with features, major show results, members register and much more Provide a dynamic and informative website and a platform to advertise your cattle Manage regular Society shows and sales which include social and educational events Provide free cattle registration transfers for those cattle sold at a Society show and sales Provide a free fieldsman visit for new members Help promote your fold in other forms of social media for those bringing cattle to the Society sale or selling cattle on our website Sanction a list of fieldsmen and maintain common standards Promote our fantastic breed with features and articles in printed and online publications Promote across the world the Society shows and sales Collaborate with academic research wherever possible Keep abreast with latest developments and research that may have a bearing on Highland Cattle
Support the National Show held annually at a location throughout the UK Provide a stand for the major shows, such as the Royal Highland, Great Yorkshire and the Royal Welsh to promote our breed Support regional Highland Cattle clubs by offering representation, leadership assistance and promotion material Sanction a list of Highland Cattle judges and maintain these on our website Sanction Highland cattle shows all over the country and provide Highland Cattle Society rosettes to shows throughout the UK helping to promote the breed and your fold Work towards grants for education, research and members welfare Encourage young handlers at Society shows and sales Encourage young handlers to participate in the running of the society through various committees Encourage breeders throughout the UK by running a Regional Fold competition every two years Solicit sponsorship for Society shows and sales and the major shows throughout the country Collect and compile available performance data on Highland cattle Continue ongoing breed development with a bull programme and support pedigree breeders Encourage DNA testing for cattle pedigree identification, disease services and to identify important breed and beef characteristics Sell fun Highland Cattle Merchandise Above all being a member of the Highland Cattle Society helps to preserve and safeguard the Highland Cattles heritage. We also have Life Long membership, Associate Members and Junior Members. See our website for details.
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BREED PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE Breed Promotions Committee Report (formerly known as Breed Development)
Report from Chair Stuart Campbell. The Committee is made up of 8 Trustees, their remit is to look at anything that can be of benefit to the breed. At our Board of Trustee meeting in Jul 2023, it was agreed to change the name of Breed Development to Breed Promotions Committee. They meet up 4 times a year and discuss many different topics. Some of which are detailed below and where appropriate the Committee provides feedback and recommendations. Appendix Registrations Bull Registrations Calving Patterns & Bull Fertility Crop Ear Export of Semen to the EU & Associate Countries Export of Semen to America – Schmallenberg (SBV) Field Officer Nominations Genomic Testing Judge Nominations Society Shows & Sales Planning of Open Days Society Sale Regulations – Health Status These are just some of the areas the committee has worked on to help promote and protect the future of Highland Cattle.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II Highland Memories of our Patron Queen Elizabeth II For almost two hundred years the Royal Family have been highly successful livestock breeders whether it be horses, sheep or cattle. When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became patron of the Highland Cattle Society 70 years ago, the impact on the breed cannot be over-stated. Royal patronage is part of a highly traditional system of grace and favour whereby a monarch can demonstrate their support and approval, usually of a uniquely British industry with deep roots in the national culture. The care and husbandry of these magnificent animals has been a source of pride for centuries and the Queen’s leadership ensured a bright future for the breed. Although Highland Cattle had grazed the policy grounds and glens on the Balmoral Estate ever since Victorian times it was not until one year after the Queen’s coronation in 1953 that Her Majesty took the decision to establish a pedigree Highland Fold on her Balmoral Estate. The task of selecting the foundation stock was placed in the hands of the resident factor on the Balmoral Estate, Major Andrew Haig who sought the advice of the much respected, estate factor for Lord Caithness, Mr. Andrew Laing, who had helped to establish several
Balmoral.
Highland Folds over many years. It was at the Oban spring sale of 1954 that the foundations were laid for what was to become one of the foremost folds over the coming decades. Volume 32 of the of the Highland Cattle Herd Book gives an account of the sale. “This is the first time a pedigree fold has been established at Balmoral and undoubtedly Her Majesty’s decision has proved one of the finest boosts the Highland breed has received for many years,” it went on to state. “It was emphasised by Major Andrew
Painting byTim Scott Bolton of HM The Queen’s Highland bull ‘Pibroch of Balmoral’, Champion at the Oban Spring Sale 1988 where sold for the then breed record price of 7,700gns, he later went on to become Male and Reserve Breed Champion at the Royal Highland Show 1988 for his new owner Mr Jonathan Hayward.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II Haig, Her Majesty’s Factor, that the animals will run on the hill grazing and that after a strong pedigree fold had been built up it may be decided to use some for the establishment of a cross-Highland herd” It went further to add “That her Majesty had taken a great personal interest in the establishment of her new fold.” The first purchase at that Oban sale all those years ago was the foundation stock bull, Alasdair Uasail of Jura for 340gs, the top price of the sale. He was sired by, Donald of Fordie and out of Steudaig who was by, Fear Brataich of Gartlea. It is interesting to note that the breeding of this bull traces back to one of the Casfionn’s of Applecross one of the oldest folds in the Highland breed. Four heifers were also bought that day which included, Beitidh Ruadh of Ballinaby for 110gs, Neonain Bhoideach 2nd of Killundine for 105gs, Bessie 3rd of Ormsary for 130gs and Eileakach 5th of Ormsary for 85gs. Over the following years additions were made from folds such as Dossan Ruadh 6th of Achnacloich, Princess Matilda 3rd of Strathallan, Ardtoran Ile 5th, Cuailean 5th, Ruadh Bheg 6th, Bhoidheach Bhan 7th and Annag Bhuidhe 18th all from the Balole fold on the Isle of Islay. Over the following years several bulls left their mark. Following Alasdhair Uasail in 1958 came the big 250gs, Drumachar 2nd of Scone Palace, having bred so well by the time he was replace all but two of the breeding cows in the fold were sired by, Drumachar 2nd. His replacement was the brindle, Tearlach of Strathallan, bought for 180gs at the Oban sale of 1962, his sire being, Prince Charles of Strathallan, which according to Mr. Andrew Laing had no baring whatsoever on why he chose the bull for the Balmoral Fold. Four yearling heifers sired by Tearlach were entered for the Oban October sale of 1967, this being the first time any heifers from the Balmoral fold had been offered for sale, selling to a top of 70gs, not a bad price in those days. Tearlach was replaced by a yellow bull from the well known Mingary Fold, Fingal of Mingary bought at the Oban sale of 1968 for 102gs. A second bull from the Earl of Mansfeild’s fold was to follow in 1968. Ben Alder of Scone Palace had been shown with much acclaim as a young bull being reserve supreme champion at the Oban sale in 1967 only to leave the ring unsold at 325gs. Later that year once again attained a reserve overall placing at the Royal Highland Show. Undaunted by the failure to find a buyer in Oban in 67 he returned in 1968 to be placed supreme champion only to leave the ring once again unsold at 130gs. After being used in the Scone fold for three years he was bought for Her Majesty’s Fold. A son of Ben Alder, Hallmark of Balmoral was to become the first animal to be exported from the fold
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being to a new Highland breeder in New Zealand’s South Island. At the Oban October sale of 1972 The Earl of Mansfield was to buy back some of his own breeding when 10 heifer calves, all sired by Ben Alder sold to a top of 240gs for Glassallt 10th of Balmoral. Several other well- known folds also took the opportunity to buy some of Her Majesty’s breeding that day Achnacloich, Glen Nevis and Caileach to name but a few. In the autumn of 1974 three heifers were purchased from Edith Lady Congelton’s highly regarded Ulva Fold, Sileas 2nd of Ulva, Lady2nd of Ulva both of which were sired by Seumas of Douglas and Lady White 10th of Ulva, sired by Dubhlanachd 2nd of Benmore. This particular heifer was to have a quite outstanding influence on the development of the Balmoral Fold. This highly regarded line traces back to the outstanding fold of Stronvar and the cow, N’Odhar Mhor of Stronvar born in 1886, her sire was the light dun, Comhal born in 1880 who can be found in the first volume of the herd book. A replacement sire for Ben Alder was found at the Oban spring sale of 1976. Although unplaced in the showring, Bhaltair of Camerory topped the sale that day at 700gs. Although full of some of the best breeding, Douneside, Scone Palace, and Barbreck he did not leave his mark and it was not until the purchase for 1,000gs of the fourth prize two- year old bull, Angus MacDonald of Easton, at the Oban spring sale of 1984 that one could say Her Majesty’s Balmoral Fold came of age. Angus MacDonald had more than his fair share of success in the showring the previous summer being reserve male champion at the Royal Highland Show and overall champion at the Great Yorkshire Show. After thirty years of careful selection with regards to which female lines were breeding with consistency and true to type at long last the right bull was found. This big yellow son of MacDomhnull of Douneside and out of Muff 2nd of Braes of Greenock looked like a bargain on the day and is without question the bull that made Her Majesty’s Fold one of the finest in the country. The first of Angus’s sons to be sold was the spring sale in Oban in 1987 when Wyvis of Balmoral more than recouped the purchased price selling for 1,600gs to Herr Arnold Feuerstein, Austria. The following year 1988 it was the turn of, Pibroch of Balmoral, who not only lifted the championship award but sold for the record price of 7,700gs to Lady Hayward. Not contend with one championship the sale of 1989 saw the big yellow, Gaoth a Tuath of Balmoral lift the top award selling to the German breeder, Herr Adolf Dill for 4,200gs. Next in line for the tri coloured rosette was Magnum of Balmoral, lifting the top award at the spring sale of 1990, selling to the Leys Castle Fold for 5,600gs.
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Connachat 28th of Balmoral.
Lady White 3rd of Balmoral.
October sale of 1990, Connachat 28th of Balmoral took the championship award selling for 6,500gs. The Royal Highland Show of 1992 saw the American judge, Mr. Jack Stroh, place Benuich 22nd of Balmoral female and reserve overall champion. A record such as this must surely place Angus MacDonald of Easton as one of the foremost Highland bulls of the last fifty years and as most pedigree breeders will tell you “If you find one in your lifetime count yourself very lucky.” Following on from Angus MacDonald several bulls were used from some of the top folds, Domhnull Beusach of Achnacloich, Corriethomag of Ormsary, Hamish Mhor 3rd of Callachally, Tearlach of Callachally, Alasdair Ruadh of Craigowmill, Brogach 2nd of Culfoich and Ruaridh1st of Ubhaidh as well as several homebred bulls, Ceannard, Dubhlanaiche, Iain, Cliadhanh Mor, and Coirneal 3rd of Balmoral. In 2012 black genetics were introduced to Her Majesty’s fold in the shape of, Prionnsa Dubh of Craigowmill a son of the Austrian bred, Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof. Prionnsa Dubh had the distinction of being placed overall Champion at the Royal Highland Show in 2015 and securing the same award at the first National Highland Show held at the Black Isle the same year. Another recent Royal Highland Show champion was the home bred, Gusgurlach of Balmoral winning the top accolade in 2021 Whether any of the aforementioned bulls will attain the reputation in the show and sale ring of Angus MacDonald only time will tell.
Royal Highland Show, 1992.
Our Patron.
Not to be outdone the females by this outstanding sire were also to feature. At the Royal Highland Show of 1989, Lady White 3rd of Balmoral won the young cow class. The following year the yearling heifer, Garbh Allt 19th of Balmoral lifted first prize, while at the Oban
To say that our society’s patron Queen Elizabeth II was hands-on would be a gross under-statement. Her knowledge of and commitment to the Highland breed for seventy years is something that all breed enthusiasts, the world over will be eternally grateful for.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II Whether it be The Royal Highland or one of the many local shows or the Highland breed sales in Oban Her Majesty insisted that she was always kept informed, successful or not.
bit”. When the formal part of the society’s centenary celebrations were over, many of the delegates took the opportunity to tour several of the larger Highland folds, Balmoral being included, after having inspected Her Majesty’s fold the group which numbered over fifty were invited to have tea in Balmoral in the company of Her Majesty. The same generosity was shown to many of the delegates who attended the first International Gathering of Highland Cattle Breeders held in the City of Glasgow in 2010. Once again, a tour of folds was organised which included Balmoral and as Her Majesty was in residence at the time the same hospitality was enjoyed by all.
Royal Highland Show, 1984.
Hyde Park, 1989.
Royal Highland Show, 1984.
The society were honoured when during the Highland Cattle Society’s Centenary celebrations held during the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh in 1984. Her Majesty graciously agreed to present the specially commissioned trophy to the winner of what was one of the finest displays of the Highland breed seen for many years numbering eighty in total. The championship award was on this occasion was presented to the furthest travelled exhibitor, Mrs Jean MacPhail from Horsham in West Sussex. Her young home bred bull, Baltair 2nd of Hungerhill was more than a worthy winner. I have it on good authority, when being presented with the splendid trophy Her Majesty asked the winner if she thought the Scots would mind the trophy going south of the border, her response was “not a
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Hyde Park, 1989.
In the spring of 1989 the Highland Cattle Society took the decision to stage the largest ever promotional event in conjunction with the first festival of food and farming to be held in Hyde Park.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II This was to be by far the event staged in Hyde Park since The Great Exhibition in 1851. It gave our society the unrivalled opportunity to promote the breed and explain to many of the 700,000 visitors what this great breed of ours is all about. On the 4th of May Her Majesty opened the event and visited two of the exhibits, one of which was that of The Highland Cattle Society. As I was the president at that time, I had the honour of escorting Her Majesty, explaining the various sections of our promotional display. The Queen was particularly impressed with the fact that the emphasis was on the commercial attributes of the breed and the place it had in British agriculture. Her Majesty also was greatly interested in the growing interest in the Highland breed overseas and asked as to why I thought this had come about. During the fortyfive minutes Her Majesty spent with in our stand, her depth of knowledge and great love of the Highland Breed was very apparent. During my time as President, I was asked to judge one of the largest live-stock shows in the United States, The National Western Stock Show held in the city of Denver. During the conversation I was asked if I thought our society’s patron might be willing to attend, to say the least I was more than a little surprised. My answer was “leave it with me”. I immediately called Mr. Martin Leslie, the Queen’s factor at Balmoral, whom I knew well. He explained exactly how the American Highland Cattle Association should go about such an invitation. The invitation was duly sent and within two week a reply was received, which want as follows. “Due to earlier commitments, unfortunately her Majesty is unable to accept your kind invitation, it went on to state that she had instructed her Factor Mr. Martin Leslie to represent her at The National Western Stock Show. Martin brought with him to the show a letter from our Patron wishing the show and all those participating every success. On the last night of the rodeo the major sponsors are taken around the arena in an old stage coach drawn by six horses. Martin being the guest of honour was placed on top, I being the Highland cattle judge rode shotgun. To say you had to hold on tight would be an understatement. I have often asked myself, if by chance her Majesty had been able to except the invitation how much she would have enjoyed an experience such as this. The following year while attending The Royal Highland Show, Her Majesty toured, along with her factor Martin Leslie, the cattle showrings while the
judging was in progress. By pure coincidence the judge on this occasion was one of the best- known Highland breeders in the United States, Mr. Jack Stroh, who had been in attendance at the National Western Show the previous year. He had just finished judging the females when her Majesty entered the ring, on being introduced she asked the judge how he was enjoying the judging and what he thought of the cattle, unbeknown to him he had just placed one of her Majesty’s heifers first, his reply was, “well Mam as I have not finished the job I cannot tell you what I think of the cattle. But mam, I will say this, I have been working with these critters all my life and all of it done on horseback, I find assessing cattle on foot a new experience.” Her Majesty found this very amusing. Jack went on to explain how “you needed different types of horses depending on the work you were doing”. Her Majesty spent quite some time in conversation with the judge discussing two of her great passions, horses and Highland Cattle. Jack’s parting words were, “It’s been sure nice talking to you, Mam”. As, the Queen left the ring she told her factor how she would have liked to have been able to spend more time with such an interesting man. When the judging was over, Her Majesty’s heifer, Benuich 22nd of Balmoral was placed female champion and reserve overall champion. From the mid-1950’s to the present day there is clear cause and effect between the Queen’s involvement as patron, and the dramatic burst of interest in the breed from far-flung parts of the world. What we as breeders of Highland Cattle owe to our patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, goes beyond success in the show ring and commercial promotion. To be sure, the selection of bloodlines for the Balmoral fold had a significant influence on the breed, but the real impact came from the knowledge that an ordinary hill farmer might quite possibly stand shoulder to shoulder with their monarch at the edge of a show ring and share a great sense of pride in this iconic breed. Pride in the breed tells us too that Her Majesty must have felt the same thrill we do at the magnificent sight of a parade of Highlanders in their natural hair and horns, heads held high and showing themselves to advantage on any continent in this world. Angus R. Mackay 09/01/2023
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EPITAPHS The Highland Cattle Society would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the following members, who passed away this year
Hugh MacPhail The Isle of Mull lost one of its farming stalwarts on 6th July with the tragic death of Hugh MacPhail following an accident. Hugh’s contribution to both Mull and the wider scene of agriculture cannot be overstated. Hugh was born at Ardencaple on Seil Island south of Oban in 1947 where his father was manager. He was educated at Oban High School and went on to Lawers Agricultural College in Crieff. After leaving Ardencaple the family moved to Lochiel Estates and then when Hugh was 10 his father took over the management of Lady Congleton’s highland fold on the island of Ulva. This began Hugh’s great interest and passion for highland cattle taking over the management of the Ulva farm from his father in the early seventies. In 1972 he married Elizabeth MacLean from Dervaig and then in 1977 they took they tenancy of Callachally Farm, Glenforsa Estate on the Isle of Mull. It was at Callachally that Hugh established his own fold of highland cattle building on his Ulva experience he established the now well known Callachally fold, the blood lines of which can be found all over Scotland and in many parts of Europe. He became a member of the Highland Cattle Society in 1978 and became an Honorary Life member in 2015. Hugh served on the Council of the Highland Cattle Society for at least two terms and judged throughout Scotland including the Royal Highland Show and overseas as far away as Canada. Over the years he was an active member of the NFU serving as Branch Chairman, Council member and NFU Committee member representing Argyll. When the old Oban Mart closed Hugh was part of the steering committee formed to raise funds and organise the establishment of the new Mart. This was duly achieved, and Hugh became a founder member of Oban Livestock Centre in 1994 when the new Mart was opened by the Princess Royal, a position he only relinquished three years ago. Hugh always showed great encouragement to
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the young, he was always there to give good and sound advice to anyone coming into farming and with Callachally farm situated next door to the Mull Slaughterhouse, he was an invaluable help to them providing transport on occasions. Four years ago, Hugh and Elizabeth achieved a life long ambition when they bought Callachally farm and became occupiers of the land they had farmed for over 40 years and where they had built up their flock of blackface ewes and well know fold of highland cattle. Hugh will be greatly missed by all his many friends and admirers on Mull and far beyond. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Elizabeth, his two sons Colin and James, his daughters-in-law Pamela and Eilidh, and his Grandchildren Ewan, Vhairi, Beth, Angus and Ailsa. J.J.Corbett.
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EPITAPHS Hilary Barker B.Sc M.Sc The Highland breed lost one of its most dedicated and committed breeders with the sudden passing of a former breed president Mrs Hilary Barker on the 26th of April. Her introduction to the Highland breed commenced in 1978 when she was appointed conservation officer for the Parks and Recreation Department of Glasgow City Council. Hilary’s enthusiasm for the Highland breed soon brought its rewards in both the show and sale ring for the Glasgow City Councils Pollok fold making the Highland cattle very much a must go and see attraction within the city. That same enthusiasm saw Hilary elected to the council of the Highland Cattle Society on no fewer than three occasions and taking on a three-year presidential roll in 1991. To say Hilary was very much a hands-on President would be something of an understatement. She was part of the team who were responsible for the Highland Cattle Society’s largest ever promotional exhibit, The Festival of Food and Farming held in Hyde Park in the spring of 1989. In the Autumn of 1993 Hilary along with myself and Jack Ramsay organised the first overseas Highland workshop in Breman, North Germany followed by the first European Open Day staged at the Austie Fold in the East of Holland. Hilary’s great forte was in the layout and design of the society’s promotional exhibits and demonstrations. Both the Festivals of food and Farming and the Highland breed demonstration held at the Royal Highland Show in conjunction with the first international Highland breeders gathering in 1995 were the result of her artistic talents. I well recall when the secretary, Hamish Wilson, Allan Prentice and Hilary were putting the finishing touches to the society’s breed stand prior to the opening the following day. We left Hilary putting the final touches to the backdrop, a highland landscape of some considerable proportions where she used her artistic talents to wonderful effect. The following morning it was more than a little apparent that Hilary was not long finished, so we spent the morning keeping our visitors well clear of this great work. To put it bluntly, we were all ready to go but as they say the paint was still wet. Those of us who knew Hilary well will know exactly what I mean. What we must not forget during all the aforementioned Hilary was in the process of developing her own Highland fold at Mid Torrie farm where along with her late husband Bernard they had developed a garden centre, Ben Ledi Plants, specialising in plants
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best suited to Scottish gardens. They were also very much to the fore in the promotion of Highland beef sold under the name Barkers Highland Beef which was a big feature at Stirling Farmers Market which both Hilary and her husband were very much at the forefront of during its early years of the Farmers Market movement. Hilary’s own Highland fold could have without doubt featured much more in both show and sale ring had she not spent most of her spare time helping others in particular new Highland breeders in the development of their own folds and nothing gave her more pleasure than to watch them grow and gain success. It would be quite wrong to say that Hilary ever retired but on giving up full time employment several years ago it gave her the opportunity to focus and further develop her artistic talent focusing on her favourite subject Highland Cattle. Her highly unique and original style can stand comparison with the very best of the great Highland artists of the past and has found favour with highland enthusiasts, word wide and like most great artists the appreciation and value of her work will only increase over the years to come. For all her eccentricities Hilary was one of the most talented and warm individuals you could meet and a very true friend to all who had the pleasure to get to know her, she will long be remember by all especially those within the world of Highland Cattle. ARM
EPITAPHS Elizabeth Gwynn Liz was born in Yatton attended senior school in Ross-on-Wye and on leaving school worked in the family bakery. She continued her education to gain qualifications attaining an advanced certificate in flour confectionary design and bread-makingand also held a National Baker diploma with distinction. Baking was a large part of Liz’s life and she made many celebration cakes for friends and family including a wedding cake for one of her sisters. It was when setting up one of these cakes that Liz met Bob and eventually they got married in November 1966. After the death of her father the bakery closed and Liz went on to hold a number of teaching positions at further education colleges in Hereford and in Cheltenham where working with another teacher produced students some of whom won awards in international competitions Liz and Bob moved to Aston Mill after purchasing it from Bobs uncle they started their fold of Highland cattle and joined the Society and the Midland and Southern club. After Bobs untimely death the fold was sold but Liz continued to attend club meetings and was persuaded to join the committee on which she took an active part helping other secretaries until at the February AGM in 2012 she was persuaded to take on the job of secretary never missing club events wherever they were in the country.
Willliam (Bill) Fiddler Born to a farming family in Lancashire, Bill never saw his life in anything else, farming changes brought about a change in direction in the late 1990’s, reduced acreage and a thought to how he used it. He became involved with Highland cattle with the purchase of some lovely cattle from Oban 4 in total 2 heifers from Torloisk a Milerston heifer and another Diorbhail, which formed the start of the Lock Maree Fold. 20 years of great pleasure working with these wonderful girls. Shows and sales from Berkshire to Glasgow and Dalmally taking on the Scott’s on their own turf never came back without silver wear or at least a place. Dalmally was the test for him, there was a place for a heifer, but his shooting dog took a 1st in the dog show, so when asked he always said he had a 1st at Dalmally never qualifying that it was the dog and not his heifer!! Bill often said one of the best decisions he made to take on the Highlanders. They gave pleasure to him and everyone who saw them in the fields in Lancashire. The
Helping and working with others was a large part of Liz’s life and she was active with the local girl guide group, was an active member in two choirs, took a very active part in the local church including being PCC secretary. Liz adored her family and would keep us up to date at club meetings on the progress of her nieces son. Liz was extremely popular wherever she went and will be missed by all who knew her.
11/11/50 - 27/12/22
last of the stock went to Robert Phillips at Hellifield in October a sad day and there were some tears! He will be sadly missed by us all leaving a wife Maree and children Richard Claire and Ben and 5 grandchildren.
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EPITAPHS Margaret Thomson Sadly, on Saturday 6th May 2023 (Neilston Show day), the Woodneuk family lost another member when Margaret Thomson (Morris/Buchanan) peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side. Margaret first met William as a student in 1954 when she came to work with the dairyman at Killoch Farm for TBL Thomson. They met up again 24 years later at Neilston show and married in 2000 – William always laughed and said that he wondered how many people came into a marriage with a reference from their fatherin-law. Margaret very quickly became a valued member of both the family and the farm and will be remembered for her love of all animals, ceilidh music played very loudly and dancing, gardening and floral art and her absolute elegance with outfits to suit every occasion.
Margaret’s family, Alan and Pat Morris have arranged a private cremation for immediate family as per Margaret’s wishes. We will all miss her and hope to get a chance to raise a glass to her at the Highland show and Oban in October and hope that her many friends from throughout her life will also remember Margaret in their own way. Elizabeth Mitchell Woodneuk
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EPITAPHS Roddy McDougall On Monday 24th April at the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow, our friend and Chairman, Roddy McDougall sadly passed away. After two and a half years of contending with his illness, Roddy slipped away peacefully with Linda, Heather & Scott by his side. A family man through and through, Roddy will be sorely missed by Linda and all the family. He was never happier than when he had his grandchildren and family around him. Roddy was a good friend to everyone who knew him, he was always there with help when needed, generous to a fault with his time, advice and practical support. We will all have our favourite memories of Roddy, be sure to keep them to the forefront of our thoughts. If there was a gathering Roddy would be at the heart of it, ready with a joke and an anecdote. His circle of friends and acquaintances was huge and you could never go anywhere with Roddy without him having a story to tell, either about the place or someone related to it. It is fair to say he had a “mild” interest in Highland Cattle. Goodness only knows the number of Highland Cattle shows and events Roddy attended over the years. Always good company and a great judge of cattle, he frequently joked that perhaps with his butcher’s eye, he maybe saw animals slightly differently from the judge in the show ring. When asked about his favourite colour of Highlander he always said, “they all look the same with their jackets off.” A huge supporter of the West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club over the years, Roddy has been the inspiration behind many of the events and trips the Club has held.
Lizzie Francis & Roddy with the Tom Thomson Memorial Quaich.
He kept us on our toes and had an endless stream of suggestions and the drive to make things happen. Most importantly he had a knack of bringing people on board and getting them involved. An integral part of our committee and latterly our Chairman, we will miss him enormously and will be forever grateful for him keeping us right, so many times his advice has served the Club well. Duncan Watt Secretary & All Members of The West Of Scotland Highland Cattle Club.
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CLUB NEWS Highland Cattle Club of Wales 2022 2022 was the first year that Guy (Mumford – Yarchester Fold) took over as chair, and it was a very busy year for the club with lots of events as well as many club members showing their cattle. It all started at the Spring Fair at Builth Wells, where the club had a stand manned by Julian and Olwen Ford (LLan Fold) and won the Stand Trophy. In May we held an ‘Ask the Expert’ session on Zoom. We cover a large area of the whole of Wales and the English Border Counties (plus others) so it’s hard to get everybody together. This session was led by Robin Chilton (Field Officer and Judge) of Leighton Fold. Annie Perkins (Field Officer), Thistle Fold, is focusing on encouraging young handlers and stock persons and we had and will continue to have training sessions and competitions for young handlers and novices (young or old) who need support and encouragement. This training last year included a session at Three Counties Show and one at the Royal Welsh. We will be doing similar events this year, and hope to have a famous person presenting the rosettes at the Three Counties.
Sioe Frenhinol Cymru, Judge Iain Mckay – Royal Welsh Show Champion Lottie 7th of Mosscairn 24/04/15 Reserve Champion Hamish Dubh 5th of Chadwich Murphy Brogach of Seam was Junior interbreed bull reserve champion. The heat at the Royal Welsh was unbearable with the temperature in the Highland Cattle tent hitting 51 degrees.
All deserve medals, handlers and cattle and the team in the tent for working in the extreme heat. The cattle sheds were not as bad and all stockmen worked hard at keeping the cattle well in the extreme heat of Monday and Tuesday. On the Tuesday we held another young handler and novice training session – inside the sheds, it was far too hot outside! Our judge Iain McKay of Cnoc Fold, Appin said: “It was a pleasure to judge the highland cattle section of the Royal Welsh show. There were very strong classes of cattle which were all extremely well presented. In the bull class I chose a well fleshed animal put forward from the Chadwich fold which went on to get reserve champion. The champion animal was a cow and calf shown by Annie Perkins. A good showy cow that looked perfect on the day. The rest of the cattle were all well turned out and the exhibitors did exceptionally well despite the searing heat.”
The Monday finished with the Prize Giving and supper – held outside in the slightly cooler air of the evening. We had a spectacular team of 5 black cattle that were brought forward to the final line up. There are at least 15 groups of 5 in this section. The week is very full, with many more competitions and by Thursday evening everyone and cattle were glad to go home. In May a Calving Day Demo was led by Robin Chilton and an exciting day this turned out to be! We all know our Highlands calf by themselves, outside, with no problems, but there is always that one time where a problem may arise. Robin Chilton has been calving dairy and beef cows since he was 10 and has his own fold of Highlands. He took some 14 of us through a mass of material and of course the actual calving itself. Even those most experienced among the audience were able to gain nuggets of information and tips, such as checking whether the calf is still alive in the womb. Then of course there was the actual calving experience, where you got your chance to put your hand in (literally), determine how the calf is presented and take the correct steps to calf the cow safely. We had a visit to Moor Farm which had moved from a conventional stock farm with high inputs, finishing on grain, to a farm that focuses on grass fed beef with low inputs, with an eco friendly focus, at the same time reducing costs and overheads. The result is healthier and tastier beef for the consumer and much better soil health. The shop and café are well worth a visit judging by the chocolate brownies and the tasty pork baps we all had at lunchtime! At the AGM Show Fold trophies were presented and special trophies for our young handlers. 2023 events programme will again focus on a young stock persons and handlers, supporting novices and also include weekend of training and a fold visit for all at Worlds End Fold in Llangollen, and Showing preparation hints and tips session in South Wales. Burwarton Show will be hosting the National Highland Cattle Show (just over the border in Shropshire). We hope to have 50-60 cattle competing for the Patch Trophy and there will be additional prizes from our sponsors. If you want to join the Highland Cattle Club of Wales then email highlandcattleclubwales@gmail.com Jacky Harrison, May 2023
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CLUB NEWS Highland Cattle Club of Wales 2022
Top Left: Pairs Chadwich Fold and Seam Fold (photo by Helen Hyland). Top Right: Calving demo day - Head out. Right: Rhian Davies presented with the sash. Far Right: Patch Trophy. Below: Group of 5 (photo by Helen Hyland).
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CLUB NEWS Highland Cattle Club of Wales 2022
Top Left: Eirian Cup Presentation, AGM. Top Right: Getting late at the supper and prize giving. Left: Young and Novice training sessions at RWS. Below: Young Handlers after Highland handling training session, Three Counties 2022.
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CLUB NEWS North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Club members this year headed North for our yearly club show on 11th June, where we returned to Leys Castle Estate where our judge for this year Donald MacNaughton cast his eye over, 25 head of cattle and eventually tapped out his champion as a yearling put forward from Leys Castle Estate: Lora of Leys, with reserve going to a 3 year old heifer from ClackRiach Fold: Eildih 2nd of ClackRiach Our club trip this year was a great chance to meet up with friends old & new, as we headed south to the Great Yorkshire Show for 3 days. It did not disappoint with some great company, food & entertainment, with members stretching their vast knowledge with an on bus quiz along the way, including: How many teeth do slugs have? What I the name of the monkey in the PG tips TV ad? What shape is a wombats poop? Thanks to our club secretary Veronica for this useful information, and I think everyone had a great time. We must thank John Ashton for his efforts in organising the transport, hotel & show tickets as well as being our very knowledgeable club chauffeur during the trip. Looking forward the club will be celebrating its 30th Show anniversary in 2024 and with this in mind will be hosting a special 30th Anniversary show in Co-operation with the Black Isle Show on Thursday 1st August 2024
Club Show
(date for the diary) where we will be in the big shed, which can house over 60 head of cattle and it would be great to see the shed filled with Highland Cattle once again. There will be enhanced prize money, an exhibitors gift and of course the usual North Club Hospitality, with this in mind we are looking for sponsorship for this event. If anybody would be interested in more details please get in touch. Full details of show classes and prizes will be announced early 2024.
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CLUB NEWS North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club
Top Left: Judge presented with thank you gift; Top Right: Club Show presentation; Below: Club Show.
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CLUB NEWS East of Scotland Highland Cattle Club CHAIR - Alex Smith, smithjura@aol.com SECRETARY - Amy Reid, a.singer19@hotmail.co.uk TREASURER/ JOINT SECRETARY - Lesley Dawson leldawson@btinternet.com PAST CHAIR - Graeme Easton, graemeeaston@outlook.com The East Club started off the year with a Training day held on 7th May at Balrownie Farm by kind permission of the Carnegie family. We had a fantastic informative day with Talks from Thrumbs vets about testing, Joanne Hay from East Coast Viners on Nutrition and Willie Mclean did a demonstration on Cattle dressing. We also held a Stock Judging and it was the ladies who were on top form - 1st place was Lizzie Francis, 2nd place Amy Reid and 3rd Louise Fotheringham. We then headed round the farm for a visit of the Balrownie cattle which was great to see. We cannot thank the Carnegie family enough for the Hospitality on the day from all of the family. Sunday 16th July saw members head to the beautiful hills of Glenshee to a visit to the Borland Fold by kind permission of Mr Howman. Stocklady Jordan Headspeath showed members around the beautiful scenery and impressive Highland Cattle fold. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side but that didn’t dampen the wonderful day had by those who attended and we thank you for your hospitality. After the closing of Forfar Mart in May our club show was postponed to 19th August 2023 where it was held at the beautiful new venue of Auchlishie Farm, Kirriemuir. The rain held off thankfully as we had 30 entries forward for Judge Bob Mcwalter. Champion was awarded to Graeme and Rebecca Easton with their 2 year old heifer Vicky of Ranch. Bob had an extra class to judge on the day as a Hen party who were enjoying the weekend at Auchlishie Bunkhouse came into the ring dressed as Highland cows.
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CLUB SHOW RESULTS 2023 SENIOR BULL - Eoin Mhor 31st of Mottiestone, Balrownie Fold JUNIOR BULL - Ben Cruachan 2nd of Castle Estates, Borland Fold JUNIOR COW - Eilidh 4th of Severie, Findony Fold 3 YEAR OLD HEIFER - Flora 14th of Balrownie, Balrownie Fold 2 YEAR OLD HEIFER - Vicky of Ranch, Ranch Fold YEARLING HEIFER - Cary Cora Dhubh of Kintore Castle, Kintore Castle Fold CALF - Davie Dhubh of Glenfarquhar, Glenfarquhar Fold PAIRS - Findony YOUNG HANDLER Senior - Tara Adams Junior - Ava Reid CHAMPION - Vicky of Ranch, 2 year old from Graeme and Rebecca Easton RESERVE CHAMPION - Ben Cruachan 2nd of Castle Estates, Junior Bull from Mr K Howman brought out by Jordan Headspeath. In September we are heading up to Inverness for a weekend Trip with the West of Scotland HIghland Cattle Club. Saturday 9th we are heading to Leys castle and Sunday we are off to Culfoich. We will be rounding off the year with a Dinner Dance at the Royal Hotel, Forfar on Saturday the 25th November. We have well known Guest Speaker Finlay McIntyre with dancing to follow. Tickets are £35. If you would like to attend please contact Amy Reid for tickets. It sure to be a fun social evening. The East of Scotland Highland Cattle club once again want to thank all of our members, sponsors and friends who keep this small club active and thriving and welcome our new members who have joined this year.
CLUB NEWS East of Scotland Highland Cattle Club
Left: Champion Vicky of Ranch. Above: Training day. Top Left: Prize. Top Right: Reserve 2.
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CLUB NEWS Midland & Southern Highland Cattle Club AGM On Sunday 25th of September 2022 on a pleasant morning club members were joined by the Welsh club for a visit to the home of the Timmis Family. A surprise was waiting for us, whilst driving into the car park a fully-fledged polo ground came into view, part of the farm’s alternative enterprises. Having enjoyed coffee and chocolate brownies outside the shop on the lawn the group set off for a leisurely walk around the farm buildings which housed the Hereford beef cattle and a new 2000 ton grain store dryer/ cleaner unit. We then continued on to the pasture land and at the furthest point the Shraden herd of pedigree Herefords came into site, they were strip grazed to mimic cattle natural herd behaviour and to help with soil health. The beef is sold in their farm shop along with home produced free range eggs and pork. The family has put in a 90,000 litre subterranean water tank to collect water which supplies the livestock requirements and planted two thousand trees to provide a small woodland. It was an excellent visit and we were privileged to hear the family’s vision for a green future. We then returned to the shop and restaurant to a delicious lunch of home cooked and home grown produce. After the lunch we held a raffle and with the help of very generous members donated the proceeds to
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Dementia charities. The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Midland and Southern Highland Cattle Club took place at Ullesthorpe Court Hotel on Sunday 12th March 2023. The Chairman Rob Tedbury welcomed 29 members and guests to the venue, the first face to face meeting in two years, and now held in March rather than January to try and cheat covid. We were pleased to welcome the society Vice President, Hugh Saggers, to our meeting. After the welcome Brian Dalby gave a eulogy for Liz Gwynn, our club secretary, who sadly passed away just a month before our meeting after a short illness, this was followed by a minuets silence. Liz will be very much missed by the club, she had been a main stay for a very long time and secretary for twelve years, keeping us all in order. The business then followed. Alice Page was appointed President, Paul Harris moved to Chairman with Izzi Rainey standing as Vice Chair. Retiring chairman Robert Tedbury moved into the Secretaries seat, Sandie Tedbury carries on as Treasure. With the business finished Hugh Saggers was given time to give us his vision of the future and then held a question and answer session for members which was very well received, following this we held our traditional auction and raffle, half of the money raised went to club funds and half to cancer research which was Liz
CLUB NEWS Gwynn’s chosen charity. We ended the day with a superb lunch served up by the hotel. Our first outing in 2023 was to the Allerton project. On Sunday 16th April our club Vice chair, Izzi Rainey had organised a visit for the club to the Allerton project in Leicestershire. The project is an award winning pioneering blueprint for future rural landscapes, run by the game and wildlife conservation trust. The project researches the effects of different farming methods on wildlife and the environment, sharing results of research through advisory and educational activities. This is undertaken on a 320 hectare demonstration farm based in Leicestershire. They identify management that delivers multiple benefits for the rural landscape. The work covers natural capital accounting, agri-environment schemes and regenerative farming systems, from soil and water, to woodland and environmental habitat that increases biodiversity to build farmland resilience. Their research team collaborate with other research organisations and help co-supervise numerous Ph.D. and MSc projects. We were served up a lunch of pulled beef with salad and cakes to follow, which went down very well after walking around the farm. We finished with a raffle with proceeds going to the FCN Charity. A very good informative day enjoyed by all.
At the end of June our new chairman, Paul Harris, ventured north of the border to the Royal Highland show with his cattle, he brought home second prize and reserve male champion with his home bred senior bull, Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris, along with some well deserved placings in the highland groups and pairs so a job well done, congratulations Paul, Guy and the highland teams. We had a good turn out of Highland cattle at the Royal Norfolk Show with the Highland’s excitingly making a dent in the interbreed competitions. On the Wednesday, the Highland’s were placed 5th in the Heygates Team of Five Cup, this is the highest the Highlander’s have ever been placed, with the team made up of cattle from Robert & Sandie Tedbury, Paul Harris, G&H Palmer and Izzi Rainey. On the Thursday Bachy 1st of Hardham from R & S Tedbury continued the success with winning Reserve Female Native Champion in the interbreed. As I now close this annual review we look forward to our club show at the end of August, in conjunction with the Bucks county show. We have arranged a fold visit at the end of September to the Leicestershire Rutland border so something to look forward to. Farewell AND see you next year. Rob Tedbury, Secretary & Izzi Rainey, Vice Chair
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SOCIETY SALES 125th ANNUAL AUTUMN SALE
Sunday 9th & Monday 10th October, 2022 Averages: three-year-old heifers, £5385; two-yearold heifers, £3133; yearling heifers, £1914; heifer calves, £2341; cows, £3166; males, £916 Highland Cattle breeders enjoyed a good day at the 125th annual autumn show and sale held at Oban on Monday, when a three-year-old heifer from the Glengarnock fold topped at 20,000gns. A packed ringside of buyers and spectators witnessed increased averages on the year as two-year-old heifers traded £1260.50 dearer on the year and yearling heifers increased by £597.92. Leading the way at 20,000gns was Andrew and Helen Kirkpatrick’s March 2019-born heifer named Claggorm 51 of Glengarnock from their fold at Beith, North Ayrshire. Carrying on her winning ways after being breed champion at Neilston Show, she was tapped out as champion three-year-old and reserve female champion by judge Lesley Lacey of the Beinn-Latha-ur fold. Sired by Alasdair 4 of Woodneuk, out of Claggorm 42 of Glengarnock, she is due to calve down to Gille Coir of Pennygowan, and was purchased by Andrew Polson, Glenfinnan, Findon. The second top price of the day came from the heifer calf section when The Applecross Trust’s Ila 10 of Applecross made 9000gns to Neale and Janet McQuistin, High Airyolland, New Luce, Newton Stewart. Securing a new record price for a heifer calf, she stood second in her class the previous day and is a February-born daughter of Angie Beag of Miungairigh, out of Ila 7 of Applecross. Tordarroch Estates, Inverness, stood overall champion with Alice 22 of Tordarroch, a May, 2020-born heifer which had already secured several breed championships in the summer show circuit, as well as inter-breed champion at Lochaber and reserve inter-breed championship at Nairn. She is a daughter of Macrae Charles of Maol, out of Alice 20 of Tordarroch, and sold for 6000gns to Chris Bane, Borlum House, Dorchester. Selling for 5000gns to Star Lake Cattle Company, New Hampshire, was the reserve three-year-old champion Dossan Ruadh 7 of Glengoyne, from Ewan Mackay, Little Drumquharn Farmhouse, Balfron Station, Glasgow. A half-sister to the 10,000gns Iain Ruadh of Glengoyne, sold in February, she is by Ceannard of Eilean Mor and is in-calf to Fear-Bata of Achnagoul. The second prize winner to the champion, Claggorm 58 of Glengarnock, made the next best price of
4200gns when purchased by Balrownie Farms, Menmuir, Brechin. This two-year-old heifer is also by Alasdair 4 of Woodneuk, and out of a similarly bred dam as the lead price heifer. Three animals sold with a 4000gns price tag including a second prize two-year-old from Ewan Mackay’s Glengoyne fold. This was Oighrig Ruadh 5 of Glengoyne, by Ceannard of Eilean Mor, which also sold to Balrownie Farms. The Applecross Trust also received 4000gns for another heifer calf by Angie Beag of Miungairigh, out of Sara 5 of Applecross. She was knocked down to Star Lake Cattle Company. Last to hit 4000gns was Ken and Eva Brown’s fouryear-old cow, Bileag Bhaite 3 of Craigowmill, by Ruaridh 1 of Ubhaidh. She is in-calf to Seamus Dubh of Craigowmill and was purchased by Glenlyon Estate, Aberfeldy. The heifer calf champion named Lady Jane Dubh of Cladich, from Jon and Queenie Strickland’s Cladich fold near Dalmally, sold for 3500gns to Chris Bane, Borlum House. She is by Balach Dubh of Craigowmill, out of Lady Jane of Kilchoan. Ken and Eva Brown’s yearling champion, Kirsty 17 of Craigowmill, made 3000gns to Sam Hunter, Windy Ridge Quarry, Holmfirth. She is by Ruaridh 1 of Ubhaidh. Jim and Catherine McKechnie’s reserve yearling champion named Conni of Gartocharn, by Brodie of Culfoich, sold for 2200gns to Michelle Shaughnessy, Graffogue, Ballinalee. Meanwhile, the reserve heifer calf champion BanaPhrionnsa Riabhach 3 of Cailaich, from the Strachans on the Isle of Mull, made 2000gns to Neale and Janet McQuistin. RESULTS
Claggorm 51st of Glengarnock, 20,000gns.
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SOCIETY SALES Class 1 - Three-year-old heifer – 1, champion three-yearold and reserve female champion, A and H Kirkpatrick’s Claggorm 51 of Glengarnock; 2, David Soutar’s Seudag Bo Fionn of Strathellie; 3, Glasgow City Council’s Susan Ruadh 64 of Pollock
Claggorm 58th of Glengarnock, 4200gns
Dossan Ruadh 7th of Glengoyne, 5000gns.
Class 4 – Two-year-old heifer – 1, champion two-year-old and overall female champion, Tordarroch Estates’ Alice 22 of Tordarroch; 2, A and H Kirkpatrick’s Claggorm 58 of Glengarnock; 3, Alan C Prentice’s June 23 of Hyndford
Class 2 - Three-year-old heifer – 1 and reserve threeyear-old, Ewan Mackay’s Dossan Ruadh 7 of Glengoyne; 2, KWW & EM Brown’s Capleadh 17 of Craigowmill; 3, Glengorm’s Morag Mingeal of 16 of Glengorm
Conni of Gartocharn, 2200gns.
Oighrig Ruadh 5th of Glengoyne, 4000gns.
Class 5 – Yearling heifer – 1 and reserve champion yearling, Mr & Mrs JS McKechnie’s Conni of Gartocharn; 2, Tordarroch Estates’ Heather 18 of Tordarroch; 3, The Keys family’s Bhanna Prionnsa Ruadh of Ardentraive
Class 3 – Two-year-old heifer – 1 and reserve champion two-year-old, RD Schuster’s Luss Fosadh 3 of Glenkinglass; 2, E Mackay’s Oighrig Ruadh 5 of Glengoyne; 3, R Tylden-Wright Seonasag of Ubhaidh.
Class 6 – Yearling heifer – 1 and champion yearling, KWW & EM Brown’s Kirsty 17 of Craigowmill; 2, Mr & Mrs JS McKechnie’s Kirsty 7 of Gartocharn; 3, R & S Strachan’s Frangag Ruadh 33 of Cailaich
Alice 22nd of Tordarroch, 6000gns.
Robina Riabhach 3rd of Cailaich, 1800gns.
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SOCIETY SALES Class 9 – Cows – 1, KWW & EM Brown’s Bileag Bhaite 3 of Craigowmill; 2, The Culloden Fold’s Heather 2 of Culloden; 3, S & E Haley’s Evie Ruadh Eilidh of Richmondhill Young handlers – U14 – 1 and reserve champion, Ruaridh Mackay; 2, Tara Adams; 3, Eoin Brown 15-18 years – 1 and champion, Sophie Adams; 2, Emily Armstrong; 3, Eilidh Mackay Yearling bull – 1, Thor of Drium An Lochain
Ila 10th of Applecross, 9000gns.
Bull calf – 1 and champion male, 702435 of Craigowmill; 2 and reserve male, 300069 of Seam; 3, 200068 of Seam. Best pair of suckled calves – The Applecross Trust Best pair of in-calf heifers - Glengorm Report by Katrina MacArthur
132nd ANNUAL SPRING SALE
Sunday 13th & Monday 14th February, 2023
Bana Phrionnsa Riabhach 3rd of Cailaich, 2000gns.
Class 7 – Heifer calf – 1 and reserve calf champion, R & S Strachan’s Bana-Phrionnsa Riabhach 3 of Cailaich; 2, The Applecross Trust’s Ila 10 of Applecross; 3, R & S Strachan’s Robina Riabhach 3 of Cailaich
Igo of Applecross, 4000gns.
Class 8 – Heifer calf – 1 and calf champion, Mrs Jon H Strickland’s Lady Jane Dubh of Cladich; 2, The Applecross Trust’s Igo of Applecross; 3, Mrs Jon H Strickland’s Lady Alma Inver 4 of Cladich
Averages in Guineas: Bulls - 13 two-year-olds, 3115.38; 7 seniors, 6,200; 3 aged, 3,733; 3 yearlings, 2,667. Heifers - 4 seniors, 4,250; 9 three-year-olds, 2,533; 13 two-year-olds, 3376.92; 11 yearlings, 1440.90. SHOW REPORT A large presence of UK and overseas breeders ensured a good trade for Highland cattle at Oban on Monday where a top price of 22,000gns was paid for the overall male champion. The Highland Cattle Society, in conjunction with United Auctions, hosted the two-day event at Oban Livestock Centre, which included the pre-sale show on Sunday, judged by Graeme Easton, from The Ranch, Letham, near Forfar. Sale leader at 22,000gns, was Seamus of Benmore, a May, 2020-born bull from Emma Paterson, who runs the Benmore fold at Auchlyne, Killin. This red bull is by Torquil 2nd of Ubhaidh, out of Dossan Ruadh Og 14th of Benmore. He sold to Starlake Cattle Company, based in the United States. The second top priced bull at 6,200gns sold to another foreign buyer, this time the champion aged bull from Castles Estate, near Hursley, Winchester. This was Eoin Mhor of Castles Estate, a four-year-old bull by Eoin Mhor 17th of Mottistone, out of Furan Beathag 24th of Glengorm. He was purchased by Joseph Schneider, Germany.
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SOCIETY SALES Angus MacDonald’s Ardbhan fold from North Uist, topped at 6.000gns for Falaisg of Ardbhan, a May, 2020born son of the fold’s 14-year-old stock bull, Gilleaspuig pf Tiretigan. This black bull is out of Peallachag Phroiseil of Ardbhan, and sold to the Isle of Mull with Andrew and Anne Smith from Ardalanish Farm. The reserve champion, Gilleasbaig of Balrownie, from Balrownie Farm, Menmuir, near Brechin, sold for 4,800gns to North Yorkshire, with J Carr of Marrick Park, Richmond. This two-year-old bull is by Corineal 3rd of Balmoral, out of Iseabal 9th of Mottistone. Top price in the females was 9,000gns for the reserve champion from Ken and Eva Brown of the Craigowmill fold, Kinross. This was a two-year-old heifer named Beitidh Dhubh 11th of Craigowmill, by Seumus Dubh of Craigowmill. She sold to Coul Estate, Laggan, Newtonmore. The couple also sold at 6,800gns for their second prize senior heifer, Julie 33rd of Craigowmill. Neale and Janet McQuistin, Airyolland Farm, near Stranraer, were the buyers for this May, 2019-born daughter of Ruaridh 1st of Ubhaidh, due to calve to Gille Dubh 4th of Craigowmill. The overall female champion from Grant Hyslop, Glentewing, Crawfordjohn, near Biggar, made 6,500gns to Coul Estate. This was Molly of Black Glen, a heifer by Coirneal 3rd of Balmoral, which bred the 15,000gns male champion at Oban last year, and the senior champion and reserve native at Stars of the Future Calf Show. Mr Hyslop, also received 5,200gns for Magaidh of Black Glen, by Eoin Mhor of Black Glen, which stood reserve male champion at the Highland. She sold to James Alexander and family, from Jalex, Northern Ireland. Also at 5,200gns, was Ken and Eva Brown’s first prize senior heifer, Dossan Og 20th of Craigowmill, which was purchased by James Brown from New Zealand.
Two-year-old bulls Class 1 - 1, two-year-old champion and reserve male, Balrownie Farm’s Gilleasbaig of Balrownie; 2, Mr and Mrs S Haley’s Brogach Murphy Ruadh of Sean; 3, E Mackay’s Dougie Boy of Glengoyne.
Duglas-of-Glengoyne-4500gns.
Class 2 - 27/03/21 to 31/12/2021 - 1 and reserve twoyear-old, E Mackay’s Duglas of Glengoyne; 2, Lurg and Townhead Fars’ Murchadh Dubh of Luruha; 3, J and M McConachie and Son’s Fingal 3rd of Culfoich.
RESULTS Seamus of Benmore, Male Champion.
Senior bulls - 1, senior champion and overall male, Mrs Emma Paterson’s Seamus of Benmore; 2, Sir W Lithgow’s Domhnall of Ormsary; 3, W MacLean’s Jock of Sguir Mor. Aged bulls - 1 and champion aged, Castles Estate’s Eoin Mhor; 2, R and S Strachan’s Camus Dubh of Allanfearn; 3, K Howman’s Friseal Reachdmhor of Strathellie.
Gilleasbaig of Balrownie, Reserve Male Champion.
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Yearling bull - 1, A and H Kirkpatrick’s Iain Raudh 2nd of Glengarnock; 2, Tordarroch Estates’ Argyle 2nd of Tordarroch; 3, Castles Estate’s Ben Cruachan 2nd of Castles Estate.
SOCIETY SALES Two-year-old heifer - 1, two-year-old heifer champion and overall female, G Hyslop’s Molly of Blackglen; 2, K Howman’s Isla 3rd of Borland; 3, G Hyslop’s Magaidh of Black Glen.
Dossan Og 20th of Craigowmill, Best Senior Heifer.
Beitidh Dhubh 11th of Craigowmill, Reserve 2 year old heifer.
Julie 33rd of Craigowmill, Reserve Senior Heifer.
Senior heifers - 1, KWW and EM Brown’s Dossan Og 20th of Craigowmill; 2, KWW and EM Brown’s Julie 33rd of Craigowmill; 3, Sir W Lithgow’s Mairi Mhor 16th of Ormsary. Three-year-old heifer - 1, A and H Kirkpatrick’s Claggorm 56th of Glengarnock; 2, A and H Kirkpatrick’s Claggorm 57th of Glengarnock; 3, K Howman’s Mairead Stuamaig 3rd of Borland.
Two-year-old - 1, reserve two-year-old and reserve overall female, KWW and EM Brown’s Beitidh Dhubh 11th of Craigowmill; 2, Y White’s Morag of Romesdal; 3, Johnstone Agri Services’ Heather of Craigleek. Yearling heifers - 1 and yearling champion, Leys Castle Farm’s Morag Dubh 6th of Leys; 2 and reserve yearling, Lurg and Townhead Farms’ Gillian 2nd of Luruha; 3, Leys Castle Farm’s Bean Dubh 5th of Leys. Yearling heifers - 1, Lurg and Townhead Farms’ Nighean Ruadh Luruha; 2, Glengorm’s Mairina Ciatach 22nd of Glengorm; 3, Glengorm’s Furan Beathag 42nd of Glengorm. Yearling heifers - 1, Dunlossit Farming’s Dee of Ceannacroic; 2, KWW and EM Brown’s Lilly Ann 13th of Craigowmill. Junior handlers - 13 and under - 1, Tara Adams; 2, Ruairidh Mackay; 3, Ruby Rowbottom. 14 to 18 years - 1, Emily Armstrong; 2, Calum Mackay; 3, Kelsie Prentice.
Molly of Black Glen, Best 2 year old heifer.
Best pair of females - Leys Castle. Reserve - G Hyslop.
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THE 58TH HCS OBAN OCTOBER SALE, 1954 The 58th Highland Cattle Society Oban October Sale, 1954 The 58th annual sale of pedigree Highland cows and heifers held at Oban under the auspices of the Highland Cattle Society of Scotland was rather disappointing. Although there was a record entry for the sale, prices were much lower and the overall average showed a drop of £39 11s 10d per head, from £91 7s 2d last year to £51 15s 4d. The report went on to add. It was noted that quite a number of the animals which were among the top prices were from more sheltered ground and there is little doubt that some of them had received extra feeding which brought them out in good bloom and they showed up well against those obviously from the high ground of the west coast. There were also two many old cows that should have been sold in the commercial ring. The report further stated that for the sake of the breed quite a number of the heifers would have been better left at home. Not only was the sale disappointing but the show, which took place outside the auction mart in the morning was equally so. The weather rather spoiled the show, but a large crowed watched the judging throughout. Despite the high numbers entered, few breeders brought their animals into the showring and the class for three-year old heifers had only one
entry, a red from Archibald McKechnie’s well known fold at Craighouse, Jura. This was Eurach Chruinn of Craighouse, at the sale she sold to The Lady MacRobert Special Trust Douneside for 170gs. The report stated that by far the best heifers were to be found in the two-year old class being well grown and big for their age. Standing first and eventual champion was the brindle Anna 2nd of Findrack, exhibited by Lieutenant-Colonel A D Crabbe she sold to Dunachton Estate for 180gs. Only eleven heifers paraded in the yearling class. The report went on to state, they were of a very mixed with regard to type and the judge, Mr. Archie MacCallum had some difficulty making his selection. He eventually placed the red Annag Ruadh XIII of Barbreck first and eventual reserve champion, she sold for 100gs to the same buyer as the champion. The 171 females sold realised £8,852 11s making an overall average of £51 15s 4d, whereas the previous year 124 females sold realised £11,328 9s and averaged £91 7s 2d. In 1952 105 females realised £8,484 and average £80 16s. This is a classic example of how prices can tumble when the market is oversupplied with animals of inferior quality and badly presented. Food for thought. Angus R Mackay
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FROM WHERE I STOOD From Where I Stood
Highland Cattle Society’s 125th Show & Sale 9th & 10th of October 2022 On my recent return from the United States I had to decide whether to go through the pile of the all too often irrelevant correspondence which had accumulated in my absence or try to prepare my commentary for the forthcoming Highland sale. Because of my reluctance to open the mail I sat down at my desk and started trying to come up with something new and hopefully interesting to say during the show. Anything which might resemble inspiration totally failed me, I blame jet lag. I had looked at the catalogue on line and although always of interest, nothing stood out which might be of help. Nothing for it, lets open the mail of which the first ten items landed in the bin. Thankfully the first large envelope contained the wonderful and highly informative, Highland Fling, the biannual publication from the Australian Highland Cattle Society, well worth getting yours hands on, the second large envelope, The Bagpipe, the quarterly publication of the American Highland Cattle Association, always of interest and a great way to keep up with my many Highland friends in the U S. At long last the final package, yes you can guess, our own Highland Breeders Journal, which I am now just getting down to enjoying. What came home to me as I threw ninety percent of what I had just gone through into the recycling bin was the fact that this great Highland breed of ours is well and truly international and growing in popularity world-wide. I would very much like to encourage more interaction between all of our Highland breed organisations in order to ensure further advancement and help to maintain as much genetic diversity as posable. Further proof of our international popularity was instantly apparent throughout the weekend in Oban with breeders from Germany, Ireland and the Unites States having more than a little influence on the eventual proceedings. Although the entry of seventy was somewhat disappointing considering how successful both our spring and previous October events were there was a general consensus that the overall quality of the cattle on offer and the high standard of presentation was by far the best seen for many years and great credit must go to all those who were involved. If we wish to ensure this level of success both of the afore mentioned have to be maintained. There is little doubt on sale day the demand was such more could have
been sold to advantage. The last thing we need to see is an entry of one hundred and fifty or more and the possability of the very high standards set being in any way diminished. This is something we as the custodians of our great breed are in total control of, it’s up to us all to ensure only cattle of the highest quality, presented in the proper manner are forward at our premier events. With regards to Sundays show it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of. Every section had several heifers of the highest quality with the winners at the top end difficult to separate. Personally, I thought the heifer calf class, was by far the best I had witnessed since it was introduced in October 1964. Prior to the championship awards the young handlers once again put on a show and a level of professionalism second to none, with one young handler in particular displaying a level of control which defied his years. His heifer had obviously had enough of the showring for one day and was more than a little reluctant to, let us say, show her self to best advantage, all of us who are familiar with the showring know exactly what its like when things do not go as planned. The handler remained quite relaxed and in control whilst at the same time reassuring the animal under his charge all was well. I was more than a little impressed. The interest around the ringside throughout the show and the number of new faces was a fair indication that the following day’s proceedings would hopefully see the same level of values as was enjoyed at our two previous sales. Little did I imagine that some long standing and some not so long- standing records would tumble. Former president and long-standing breed stalwart, Andrew Kirkpatrick’s Claggorm 51 of Glengarnock is well worthy of the new record price as is the new record price heifer calf, Ila 10th of Applecross. The old McKenzie’s of Applecross would be justly proud to know that cattle from the fold they founded as far back as 1726 are still very much to the fore and keeping that long tradition of Applecross Highlanders alive for us all to enjoy. I like many others are now looking forward to our February event when I am sure we will see the same level of interest in our great Highland breed. It is up to us all to ensure the high standards set over the weekend are maintained if not improved on. We have our destiny in our own hands. Angus R Mackay 13/10/2022
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SUMMER SHOWS ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW
Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th June, 2023 Judge: Robert Phillip Glorious weather greeted visitors to this year’s Royal Highland Show and Highland Cattle were a real spectacle for those who came to view the days proceedings. With the largest number of cattle forward, 71 animals in total, Robert Phillip had his work cut out for him with the depth of quality forward. The Overall Champion of the day was the Female Champion – Neoinean Ruadh 6th of Leys, this daughter of Sir Lawrence 2nd of Springfield (Leadburn) and out of Neoinean Ruah 4th of Leys was expertly shown by Willie MacLean and Bred by Leys Castle Farm. Standing in reserve was 2-year-old Arin 2nd of Blairlogan. Arin, was Sired by Aonghas Ruadh of Hyndford out of Arin 2nd of Culfoich she was also Champion Female at Drymen Show and Stirling Show and was reserve female champion at The Great Yorkshire Show in 2022. Male Champion was Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone, he is by Eoin Mhor 8th of Mottistone out of Kerrie 2nd of Mottistone. Bred by Mr Michael Poland and owned and shown by Grant Hyslop. Standing in reserve was Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris, he is by Eoin Mhor 12th of Mottistone out of Ellit Dubh Valley of Walton. Bred and owned by Paul Harris and shown by Guy Mumford. All the way from Bedford and Shropshire. Highland Cattle truly made their presence felt this year in the Inter-Breed Competitions with fantastic results.
Highland Champion, Neoinean Ruadh 6th of Leys.
Beef Cattle Native Breed Inter-Breed Team Competition: Grant Hylsop – Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone, D & C Logan – Arin 2nd of Blairlogan & Innishewan Farms – Bridget 324th of Benmore. Placed 4th. Beef Cattle Inter-Breed Team Competition: Grant Hyslop - Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone, Innishewan Farms – Bridget 321st of Benmore, Tordarroch Estates Bernice 21st of Tordarroch & Balnabroich Farms – Kirsty 2nd of Balnabroich. Placed 5th. Huge congratulations to everyone concerned, all 3 classes were very strongly contested with great quality cattle being shown.
The Hairy Horny Trophy Presentation.
RESULTS Female Champion Reserve & Judge.
Beef Cattle Inter-Breed Pairs Competition: Paul Harris – Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris & Bannockburn Highland Cattle – Jaheeb Dhubh of Mohmar. Placed 3rd.
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Class 231 - Female born on or after 1st April 2022 1st Banrigh 17th of Hyndford - Alan Prentice 2nd Bonnie Maisie of Moorside - Robert Bradley 3rd Bonnie of Blairlogan - D & C Logan 4th Banrigh 16th of Hyndford - Alan Prentice.
SUMMER SHOWS Class 232 - Female born on or between 1st January & 31st March 2022 This class was split 1st Cary Cora Dhubh of Kintore Castle - John Singer 2nd Kirsty 2nd of Balnabroich - Balnabroich Farm 3rd Cannach 11th of Goldenberry - Goldenberry Highland Cattle 4th Alice 3rd of Hunters - S & R Hunter Class 232 - 2nd Class 1st Somasag of Lyntoun - Thomas Sloan 2nd Sorn Dhubh of Balrownie - Balrownie Farms 3rd Lora of Leys - Leys Castle Farm 4th Maggie May 5th of Harris - Paul Harris
Highland Pairs.
Class 234 - Female born on or between 1st January & 31st December 2020 1st Neoinean Ruadh 6th of Leys - Willie MacLean 2nd Solas Ishbel 201st of Benmore - Innishewan Farms 3rd Sidonia 12th of Balnabroich - Balnabroich Farm 4th Cuailean of Isle of Bute - Ronald Macmillan Class 235 - Female in Milk born on or between 1st January & 31st December 2019 1st Dossan Ruadh 7th of Glengoyne - Star Lake Cattle Company 2nd Lady Ruadh 13th of Pollok - Glasgow City Council 3rd Iolair 3rd of Woodneuk - E.T.R. Halford 4th Mairi 16th of Woodneuk - Woodneuk Farm
Arin 2nd of Blairlogan.
Class 233 - Female born on or between 1st January & 31st December 2021 This class was split 1st Arin 2nd of Blairlogan - D & C Logan 2nd Catriona Akeko of Balrownie - Balrownie Farms 3rd Iona 3rd of Lyntoun - Thomas Sloan 4th Bonnie Millie of Moorside - Robert Bradley Class 233 - 2nd Class 1st Bernice 21st of Tordarroch - Torarroch Estates. 2nd Bonnie of Black Glen - Grant Hyslop 3rd Gruagach 4th of Caradog - Caradog fold 4th Marie Ann Neoinean 3rd of Tippetcraig - Caroline Cuthbertson
Class 236 - Female in Milk, born on or before 31st December 2018 1st Marina of Borland - Caradog fold 2nd Bridget 321st of Benmore - Innishewan farms 3rd Lady Alma 8th of Pollok - Glasgow City Council 4th Boidheach Ruadh 4th of Broomrigg - Barna fold Class 237 - Bull, born on or after 1st January 2022 1st Edgar Ruadh of Kintore Castle - John Singer 2nd Lord Mosscastle 4th of Goldenberry - Goldenberry Highland Cattle 3rd Alex 1st of Harris - Paul Harris 4th Argyle 3rd of Tordarroch - Tordarroch Estates Class 238 - Bull, born on or before 31st December 2021 1st Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone - Grant Hyslop 2nd Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris - Paul Harris 3rd Eoin Mhor of Black Glen - Barna fold 4th Eoin Mhor of Woodneuk - Woodneuk Farms Best Calf at foot exhibited with Dam in Class Bridget 321st of Benmore - Innishewan farms
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SUMMER SHOWS Best Junior Female Banrigh 17th of Hyndford - Alan Prentice Reserve Cary Cora Dhubh of Kintore Castle - John Singer
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
Best female Neoinean Ruadh 6th of Leys - Willie MacLean Reserve Arin 2nd of Blairlogan - D & C Logan
Glorious sunshine welcomed visitors to this years opening day of the show, and a huge audience watched Judge Alastair Fitzsimon tap out his Champion Kathleen 14th of Earn. Owned and bred by Mrs Heather Corrigal and brought out by Graeme and Rebecca Easton – Ranch fold and shown by Graeme Easton. Kathleen is by Magnus of Earn out of Kathleen 12th of Earn. Standing in Reserve was Callum Dubh of Cailaich, this 16-month-old is owned and bred by Mr & Mrs R & S Strachan. Callum’s sire is Callum Dubh of Thaggnam, and his dam is Lady Robine of Cailaich. Callum was brought out by Steven and Rosemary Hunter – Hunters fold and shown by Steven Hunter. Reserve female champion was the 3-year-old Seonasag of Ubhaidh, bred by Roy Tylden-Wright Abel and is owed by Robert & Diane Bradley of Moorside fold. She is by Douglas of Ubhaidh and out of Capleadh 14th of Craigowmill. Standing in reserve to the male champion was Eoin Mhor 31st of Mottistone, bred by Michael Poland and owned by Balrownie Farms and shown by Ryan Carnegie. It was a fabulous day for the Strachan & Hunter families as Callum Dubh of Cailiach was also Junior champion and Alice 2nd of Hunters, bred and owned by Stephen & Raoemary Hunter was Reserve Junior Champion. Again, Highland Cattle proved a force to be reckoned with in the Interbreed Competition when our Senior Team of 4 were placed 6th in a very strong class. The team were: Bealach of Benmore – Sam Hunter; Dossan Ruadh 7th of Glengoyne – Star Lake Cattle Company brought out by D & C Logan and shown by Dexter Logan; Seonasag of Ubhaidh – Robert & Diane Bradley and Boideach 2nd of Hunters – owned by R & E Davies.
Best Junior Bull Edgar Ruadh of Kintore Castle - John Singer Reserve Lord Mosscastle 4th of Goldenberry - Gildenberry Highland Cattle Best Bull Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone - Grant Hyslop Reserve Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris - Paul Harris Best Junior Animal Banrigh 17th of Hyndford - Alan Prentice Reserve Cary Cora Dhubh of Kintore Castle - John Singer Champion Neoinean Ruadh 6th of Leys - Willie MacLean Reserve Arin 2nd of Blairlogan D & C Logan Best Animal Bred by Exhibitor Leys Castle Farm Best Group Barna Fold
Tuesday 11th - Friday 14th July, 2023 Judge: Alastair Fitzsimon
‘I was pleased to see a large number of entries and there were many quality cattle presented’ – Alastair Fitzsimon, Judge. RESULTS Class 83 - Bull born before 1 January 2022 1st Eoin Mhor 31st of Mottistone - Balrownie Farms 2nd Bealach of Benmore - Mr Sam Hunter.
Members watching on.
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Class 84 - Bull born on or after 1 January 2022. 1st Callum Dubh of Cailaich - R&S Strachan 2nd Sesh On of Blairlogan- D & C Logan 3rd Dughall Dubh of Balrownie - Balrownie Farms 4th Ruraidh of Scholes - D&NE Booth
SUMMER SHOWS Class 85 - Cow in calf or in milk born before 1 January 2019 1st Malda Dhubh of Stocksbank - O Ives 2nd Bannoch Dubh 2nd of Cailaich - Mr M Luscombe
Class 91 - Pair of Animals 1st D&C Logan - Blairlogan Highlanders 2nd R Thomas & E Davies- Caradog fold 3rd R Bradley - Moorside fold 4th Balrownie Farms- Balrownie fold Best Pair of Heifers 1st R Thomas & E Davies - Caradog fold 2nd R Bradley - Moorside Fold Highland Junior Champion Callum Dubh of Cailaich - Mr & Mrs R S Strachan Reserve Alice 2nd of Hunters - Mr & Mrs S & R Hunter Highland Male Champion Callum Dubh of Cailaich - Mr & Mrs R S Strachan Reserve Eoin Mhor 31st of Mottistone - Balrownie Farms
Highland Champion, Kathleen 14th of Earn.
Class 86 - Cow in milk born on or between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2019 1st Sineag Dubh of Seam - S&E Haley 2nd Dossan Ruadh 7th of Glengoyne - Star Lake Cattle Company 3rd Agnes of Cliff Farm - D Clarkson 4th Princess Dubh of Seam - Ross Wells Heifer born in 2020, in calf or with calf at foot 1st Kathleen 14th of Earn - Mrs H Corrigal 2nd Seonasag of Ubhaidh - Mr R Bradley 3rd Milis 3rd of Seam - S&E Haley 4th Una Sally 3rd of Saljen - Sam Hunter Heifer born in 2021 1st Vicky of Ranch - G&R Easton 2nd Arin 2nd of Blairlogan- D&C Logan 3rd Catriona Akeko of Balrownie - Balrownie Farms 4th Fionnghal 3rd of Culloden - S&E Haley
Highland Champion, Kathleen 14th of Earn.
Highland Female Champion Kathleen 14th of Earn - Mrs Heather Corrigal Reserve Seonasag of Ubhaidh - Mr R Bradley
Class 89 - Heifer, born in 2022 1st Alice 3rd of Hunters - S&R Hunter 2nd Bonnie of Blairlogan - D&C Logan 3rd Julie of West Edmondsley - G Braines 4th Jess of West Edmondsley- G Braines Class 90 - Group of Three 1st R Thomas & E Davies - Caradog fold 2nd Mr O Ives - Stocksbank fold 3rd Mr Sam Hunter - Cartworth fold 4th Balrownie Farms - Balrownie fold
Kathleen 14th of Earn.
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SUMMER SHOWS
Highland Reserve, Callum Dubh of Cailaich.
Highland Breed Champion Kathleen 14th of Earn - Mrs Heather Corrigal Reserve Champion Callum Dubh of Cailaich - Mr & Mrs R & S Strachan
Sineag Dubh of Seam with Emma & Chloe.
Interbreed Senior Beef Group Competition Highland Cattle placed 6th in a very competitive group of 13 breeds. Bealach of Benmore - Sam Hunter Dossan Ruadh of Glengoyne - Star Lake Cattle Co Seonasag of Ubhaidh - Robert Bradley Boidheach 2nd of Hunters - R&E Davies
ROYAL WELSH SHOW
Monday 24th - Thursday 27th July, 2023 Judge: Archie McArthur
Louis of Earn, Reserve.
Reserve Overall Champion was Louis of Earn. He is a five-yearold bull and was bred by Mrs Heather Corigall and is owned and was shown by Milly Bradley. Louis is by Angus Ruadh of Wester Croachy and out of a home bred cow Erin of Earn.
Sineag Dubh of Seam, Champion.
Mr Archie McArthur, Tarbert, Argyll has spent over 40 years working and showing Highland Cattle and chose for his Overall Champion Sineag Dubh of Seam. This four-year-old cow is homebred by Simon & Emma Haley and was expertly shown by Chloe Roberts & Matthew Iceton and stood wither her heifer calf at foot. Sineag is by Proiseil Dubh Armunn of Murray Cooper out of Sineag Dubh 3rd of Brunnila.
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Yarchester fold triumphed winning the Best Pair of Heifers with Urshula Faith 6th of Yarchester and Freya of Yarchester, both by Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris. The Best Group of Three was claimed by the Caradog fold with Boidheach 2nd of Hunters, Gruagach 4th of Caradog & Gruagach 5th of Caradog.
SUMMER SHOWS Archie commented: ‘The Highland classes were very well supported and would have been one of the most numerous sections at the Royal Welsh Show. The cattle were shown in good bloom and nicely presented by those involved. Males were low in numbers but there were some useful stock on show. All the female classes contained some animals of merit and deserved the awards given out. At the end of the day, I chose Sineag Dubh of Seam as my champion. From the strongest class, she is a young cow making a good job rearing a well-bred calf . A good walker, she was not only structurally correct but had that that bit of elegance we look for in the breed. The cattle were very good, the stewards were excellent and the exhibitors were great to be involved with and a credit to themselves and the breed.’ The Welsh Highland Cattle Club held a dinner & trophy presentation on the Monday evening after showing. During the presentation, Simon Haley was presented with the Carney Challenge Cup for the Overall Champion. He then announced that he and Emma were gifting Sineag Dubh of Seam & Milis 3rd of Seam to Chloe Robert & Matthew Iceton. Chloe & Matthew have worked with Simon & Emma for many years and had expertly shown both animals on the day and many times in the past. This was a complete surprise to them both and there were a few tears of joy after the announcement. Congratulations to all our members who took part in this year’s show.
BURWARTON NATIONAL SHOW Thursday 3rd August, 2023 Judge: Mr Matt Auld
Burwarton National Show.
There was an excellent turnout of nearly 60 cattle at Burwarton Show for Our National Show. Judged by Matt Auld he commented that the quality in some classes was good enough to rival those at The Royal Highland Show. Well done to all those that competed and a big shout out to the Organising Team and Highland Cattle Club of Wales for all their hard work and to all the Sponsors.
Champion Gareth Davies Champion Taryn Dubh of Karith 18/05/2013 Reserve Champion Milly Bradley Ailbhe of Marrick Park 25/03/20 Class 37 Bull Any Age 1st P Harris Harris Fold - Eoin Mhor 5th of Harris 29/05/18 2nd Hunter 3rd John Monk Hamish Dubh 5th of Chadwich 01/03/2019 4th Acre Fold Douglas of Acre 23/08/2020 Class 38 Cow any age in calf or with calf at foot 1st Gareth Davies Taryn Dubh of Karith 18/05/2013 2nd Annie Perkins Thistle Fold Ellie Dhubh of Thistle 26/05/2019 3rd P Harris Maggie May 3rd of Harris 06/06/2018 4th Becky & Huw Rowlands Celyn Fold Cairistiona Chloe 4th of Celyn 05/04/2019 Class 38a Calf 1st Gus of Yarchester 04/05/23 2nd Sir Keith of Windmill Fold 06/03/23 Class 39 Heifer born on or between 01 Jan 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 1st Milly Bradley Ailbhe of Marrick Park25/03/20 2nd Annie Perkins Thistle Fold Chiara of Thistle 10/02/2020 3rd Rhian Thomas Boideach 2nd of Hunters 04/04/20 4th Annie Perkins Thistle Fold Elin May Dhubh of Thistle 17/03/2020 Class 40 Heifer born on or between 01 Jan 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 1st Guy Mumford Yarchester Fold Ursula Eleanor 4th of Yarchester 04/06/21 2nd Susie Brown Ursula Esme 5th of Yarchester 17/04/21 3rd Rhian Thomas Subhlair of Caradog 13/04/21 4th Becky & Huw Rowlands Celyn Fold Cairistiona Cleo 7th of Celyn 19/03/21 Class 41 Heifer born on or between 01 Jan 2022 and 31 Dec 2022 1st Guy Munford Yarchester Fold Frya of Yarchester 22/02/22 2nd L m M&S Burgess Ebeney of Nortwelle 16/04/2022 3rd Hunters 4th G Davies Ceitidh of LLanerchydol 16/03/23 Pairs Annie Perkins Guy Mumford Rhian Thomas Young Handler Eirian Rowland
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A YEAR IN PICTURES FROM THE SHOWS
s w o h S e h t m o r f s e r u t c i P n I A Year
Above: Banrigh 17th of Hyndford - Brenda Kerr. Above: Female Champion Reserve & Judge.
Right: Cuailean of Isle of Bute.
Above: Grant Hyslop & Bull.
Above: Urshula Faith 6th of Yarchester.
Robert Philip & Caradog.
Max Of Caradog.
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Annie Perkins and Champion Ellie Dhubh of Thistle.
A YEAR IN PICTURES FROM THE SHOWS
Grant & Carolyn.
Champion 2year old Drymen Show D & C Logan.
Burwarton Show.
Above: The Logan Famly. Right: Esmie & her Calf.
Mel & Matt - Pollok Fold.
Highlanders at side of Highland Hall.
The Hairy Horny Trophy Presentation.
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Owner (S)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Colour
Sire (and Herd Book Year Number)
STOCK BULL LIST Ruaridh 2nd Of Glengorm Red Craigowl 7Th Of Glamis Castle (10576) Glengorm
Angie Beag Of Miungairigh Red Craigowl Of Glamis Castle (10576) The Late Mr A J Maccoll
Black Prince 2nd Of Grafton Black Prionnsa Dubh Of Gilden Vale (10747) Mrs & Mrs Martin Trees
Applecross The Applecross Trust
April Izzi Rainey
Hector Of Balnabroich Red Ruadh Nero Of Seam (10744) Messers Michael & Sally Nairn
Prionnsa Dubh Of Cailaich (11513) Black Neili Kirkibost Of Ardbhan (10768) R & S Strachan
Ruaridh Of Craigowmill (11326) Red Ruaridh 1st Of Ubhaidh (10102) KWW & EM Brown
Ardbhan Mr AA & Mrs Mc MacDonald
Ardbhan Mr AA & Mrs Mc MacDonald
Ardbhan Mr AA & Mrs Mc MacDonald
Eoin Mhor Of Black Glen Red Eoin Mhor 8Th Of Mottistone (10224) Grant Hyslop
Gilleaspuig Of Ardbhan Dun Gilleaspuig Of Tiretigan (9909) Mr & Mrs AA Macdonald
Angus 2nd Of Sorne Brindle Angus 2nd Of Earn (11118) Ken Headspeath Jnr
Balach Dubh Of Craigowmill Black Panther 2nd Von Aignerhof (9867) KWW & EM Brown
Alastair Of Cnoc Na Sith Brindle Barney Of Craigluscar Farm Fold (10896) Iain Mackay
Barna Morag Middleton
Cim Joy Griffiths
Cladich Mrs Jon Strickland
Cladich Mrs Jon Strickland
Cnoc Na Sith Iain Mackay
Marie Ruadh 8th Of Cnoc Na Sith (76218) Carpenter Ruadh Vom Augustenhof (10597)
Diorbhail 2nd Of Knockendon (69757) James Beusach Of An Sidhean (9767)
Eve 6th Of Sorne Blair Jake Of Heatherhills (9583)
Mairead Alainn Of Ardbhan (73401) Gille Dubh Of Killochries (9099)
Ban Righ Of Mottistone (65025) Philip 2nd Of Auchtenny (9133)
Hannah Of Rannoch (79526) Douglas Of Rannoch (10933)
Boris Of Ballycopeland Red Macsaul Of Balmoral (11229) Owner
Ballycopeland Alison Boyle
Muran Dhubh Of Ardbhan Gille Dubh 2nd Of Killochries
Uan Bhuidhe 14th Of Craigowmill Fear Siridh Of Balmoral
Frangag Dubh 28th Of Cailaich Whitelaw Of Killochries
Sidonia 8th Of Ormsary Hamish Mhor 2nd Of Calachally
Nighean Rona Riabhach Of Ardbhan Lord Andershaw Of Old Greenlaw
Nighean Ruadh 17th Of Ormsary Kirkibost Of Ardbhan
Morag 4th Of Grafton (67532) Ardi Of Killochries (9714)
Clara Beg 1Sth Of Miungairigh (56247) Eoin Mhor Of Beinn-Latha-Ur (8900)
Furan Gun Diul 11th Of Glengorm (10576) Eoin Of Glengorm (9791)
Ceat 36th of Meggernie Challenger of Mottistone (9963)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Ardbhan Mr AA & Mrs Mc MacDonald Lord Muran Of Ardbhan (11468) Yellow Lord Mosscastle Of Old Greenlaw (9575)
Gille Ban Rona Of Ardbhan White Gilleaspuif Of Tiretigan (9909) Mr AA & Mrs Mc Macdonald
Ardbhan Mr AA & Mrs Mc MacDonald
Ardbhan Mr AA & Mrs MC MacDonald Gilleaspuif Of Tiretigan Dun Gille Dubh Of Craigowmill (8968) Mr Archie Mcarthur
Airyolland N & J Mcquistin
Achnagoul A R Mackay Fraser Of Meggernie Brindle Ileach Mor Of Glengoyne (11045)
Fold Name
STOCK BULL LIST
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Tobermory Of Allanfearn Red Rob Ruadh Of Gartchonzie (10268) Messers Maureen Macarthur & John Ashton
Iain Ruadh Of Glengarnock Red Iain Ruadh Of Glenkinglass (11197) Mr & Mrs A Kirkpatrick
Seumus Dubh Of Craigowmill Black Panther 2nd Of Aignerhof (9867) Owner
Lasgaire 21st Vom Lehstener Moor Black Lasgair 16 Vom Lehstener Moor Falko Steinberg
Ceannard 2nd Of Stockley Red Ceannard Of Stockley (11198) Peter & Sue Smith
Alec Of Foxgloves Yellow Shane 1st Of Roundhill (10762) Owner
Adie Of Caradog Black Cliadhamh Mor Of Balmoral (9993) Rhian Thomas & R Davies
Iain Ruadh Of Glenkinglass Red Iain Ruadh Of Glenkinglass (11197) R D Schuster
Coinnech 9th Of Glengorm Red Coinnech Of Pollok (7457) Owner
Philip Of Richmondhill Red Charles Of Richmondhill (9908) Craig Finnie
Dubh Shith Of Glengoyne Red Ileach Mor Of Glengoyne (11045) Ewan Mackay
Ceann-Cinnidh Of Craigowmill Black Eilean Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (9427) KWW & EM Brown
Jackson Of Glengorm Red Craigowl 7th Of Glamis Castle (10576) Tom Nelson
Eoin Mhor 12th Of Mottistone Red Eoin Mhor 8th Of Mottistone (10224) Michael Poland
Eoin Mhor 5th Of Harris Black Eoin Mhor 12th Of Mottistone (10952) Owner
Ernie Of Yarchester Dun Black Prince Of Gilden Vale (11135) Guy R Mumford
Cnoc Na Sith Iain Mackay
Cnoc Na Sith Iain Mackay
Craigowmill KWW & Mrs EM Brown
Craigowmill KWW & Mrs EM Brown
Craigowmill KWW & Mrs EM Brown
Foxgloves Eric Bautsch
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Foxgloves Eric Bautsch
Glengarnock A&H Kirkpatrick
Glengorm Tom Nelson
Glengorm Tom Nelson
Glengorm Tom Nelson
Glenmassen Catherine & John Hartz Estate
Gray Brae Douglas & Hilary Crane
Harris Paul Harris
Harris Paul Harris
Harris Paul Harris
Harthill P & R Fletcher William Of Saljen Yellow Allan Of Glengarnock (9722)
Captain Farquharson Of Cnoc Na Sith Yellow Ceannard 16th Of Cnoc (10798) Iain Mackay
Cnoc Na Sith Iain Mackay
Scarlett Of Hellifield (63055) Wallace Of Cim (9198)
Beana Of Walton (74707) Alasdair Ruadh Of Auchtenny (10414)
Ellit Dhubh Valley Of Walton (71433) Wallace Of Cim (9198)
Princess By 5th Of Escafeld (61703) Fergus Of Tordarroch (8726)
Morag Mingeal 8th Of Glengorm (73036) Eoin Mhor 2nd Of Miungairigh (10049)
Suilean Braighe 3rd Of Craigowmill (6592) Russell Of Balure (9477)
Karrie Of Bealach Ruighe (71124) Ewan Of Earn (9561)
Heather Of Richmondhill (75747) Tearlach Of Callachally (9708)
Barabel Ban Flath 13th Of Glengorm (69899) Achadh Chuilter Of Ormsary (9932)
Albanach Eiteag 6th Of Glenkinglass (70489) Angus Ruadh Of Gartchonzie (62191)S
Aileag Uibhisteach Of Balnabroich (71924) Am Drobhair Of Coirefuar (9814)
Ruadh Eilidh 19th Of Escafeld (72138) Ossain Of Ellerdine (9329)
Casair 6th Of Craigowmill (65947) Gille Dubh 3rd Of Craigowmill (10122)
Morag 3rd Of Craigowmill (63623) Eilean Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (9427)
Isla Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (57175) Gille Dubh 2nd Of Rigg (8663)
Claggorm 49th Of Glengarnock ( 78326) Jock 4th Of Glengarnock (10520)
Caileag Bheag 25th Of Callachally (61382) Aonghas Dubh Of Ardtornish (8711)
Caileag Ghrinn 3rd Of Cnoc Na Sith (56319) Alastair Ruadh Of Glen Nevis (8065)
STOCK BULL LIST
Daisy Of Hardham Highlands (70577) Barnaigh Dubh Of Cim (9197)
Beau Boris Of Pointer Dun Ceannard Of Gilden Vale (11023) David Howden
Alastair Ruadh Of Cnoc Na Sith Red Carpenter Ruadh Vom Augustenhof (10597) Iain Mackay
Lasgair Dubh Of Craigowmill Black Lasgaire 21 Vom Lehstener Moor (11223) Mr KWW & Mrs EM Brown
Jock Of Sguir Mor Yellow Eoin Mhor 25th Of Mottistone (11189) William Maclean
Gilleaspuig Of Ardbhan Dun Gilleaspuig Of Tiretigan (9909) Mr & Mrs A A Macdonald
Dougald 2nd Of Leys Red Jock Of Lynton (9699) Leys Castle Farm
Conall Dubh Of Tilbouries Black Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries (10299) Mr J S Fraser
Stan Of Glengoyne Yellow Ileach Mor Of Glengoyne (11045) Ewan Mackay
Lord Ranald Of Craigluscar Farm Fold Black Angus Dubh Of Savalmhor (9793) Hamish Irvine
Tearlach 2nd Of Killochries Yellow Aonghas 1st Of Killochries (10649) Owner
Calum Dubh Of Killochries Black Sean Ghart Of Ormsary (10125) Owner
Tearlach Dubh Of Isle Of Bute Black Bob Of Isle Of Bute (10937) R & E Mcmillan
Gillie Dubh 1st Of West Edmondsley Black Gille Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (9430) L&L Braines
Lachlan Of Earn Red Hamish 2nd Of Drumfurrich (9386) Mrs Heather Corrigall
Jock 2nd Of Inveralton White Lord Mosscastle 2nd Of Ardbhan (10920) Andrew Clotworthy
Marrival Of Firgrove Black Marrival Of Craigowmill (10617) Andrew Clotworthy
Black Grouse Of West Edmondsley Black Black Grouse 2nd Of Glamis Castle (10575) L & I Braines
Hellifield Robert & Wendy Phillip
Hellifield Robert & Wendy Phillip
Hellifield Robert & Wendy Phillip
Hellifield Robert & Wendy Phillip
Hisland James Mawle
Hunters S & R Hunter
Jiggle Stephan Janz
Kilchoan Kilchoan Management Ltd.
Killochries I & S Graham
Killochries I & S Graham
Killochries I & S Graham
Langraw J & M Stewart
Leighton R&J Chilton
Leys Leys Estate Llp
Mcgoldrick Robert Mcgoldrick
Mullagmossin Reuben J. Dooris
Mullagmossin Reuben J. Dooris
Julie Of West Edmondsley (74262) Samvais Of Brunnila (10252)
Bonnie Of Lagg (64549) Angus Of Lyntoun (9569)
Fiosaiche Of Glengarnock (70072) Angus Dubh 2nd Of Glengarnock (9804)
Erin 3rd Of Earn (66092) Brogach 1st Of Auchtenny (10121)
Suisaidh Ruadh Of Killochries (54445) Seamus Of Killochries (8292)
Esther Of Isle Of Bute (62993) Archie Dubh Of Lismore (8873)
Tamsin Of Kinpurnie (63717) Calum Seoladair Dubh 2nd Of Killochries (9213)
Megan 14th Of Killochries (66640) Sean Ghart Of Ormsary (10125)
Lorna Of Craigluscar (73261) Hamish 2nd Of Drumfurrich (9386)
Boidheach Ruadh 5th Of Glengoyne (66928) Domhnull Of Gartchonzie (9420)
Petula 3rd Of Kinpurnie (63726) Calum Seoladair Dubh 2nd Of Killochries (9213)
Ossan 17th Of Leys (58578) Seamas 6th Of Innisard (9220)
Mairead Alainn Of Ardbhan (73401) Gille Dubh Of Killochries (9099)
Tanya 3rd Of Mottistone (72074) Bentalla 2nd Of Mottistone (10075)
Black Princess 2nd Of Craigowmill (67922) Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof (9867)
Caileag Ghrinn 3rd Of Cnoc-Na-Sith (56319) Alastair Ruadh Of Glen Nevis (8065)
Lady White 70th Of Balmoral (56969) Dubhlanaiche Of Balmoral (8957)
Harthill P & R Fletcher Coirneal 3rd Of Balmoral Black Prionnsa Dubh Of Craigowmill (10473)
STOCK BULL LIST
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Ruriaidh Of Balmoral Red Ruaridh 1st Of Ubhaidh (10102) Balmoral Estates
Sean Of Killochries Red Sean Ghart Of Ormsary (10125) Killochries Fold
Hector 1st Of Munlochy Red Aonghas 2nd Munlochy (10097) R S & J M Tilford
Bentalla Of Dunach Dun Bentalla Of Mottistone (10074) Lord Denham Dunach Estate
Uilleam Dubh Of Tilbouries Black Billy Of North Lodge (9711) J&Lfraser & Son
Seamus Dubh Of Tilbouries Black Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries (10328) J&L Fraser & Son
Gilleasbaig Ruadh Of The Hillhead Of Bieldside Red Prince Quincy Of Old Greenlaw (10481) Mrs Beverlie Welo
Eden Of Tilbouries Red Eden 2Nd Of Sorne (10506) J & L Fraser & Son
Albanach Dubh Of Tilbouries Black Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries (10299) J&L Fraser & Son
Hamish Ruadh Of Tilbouries Red Campbell 1st Of Tordarroch (9684) J&L Fraser & Son
Ewan Buidhe Of Craigieray Yellow Ewan 1st Of Munlochy (10693) Mrs Jan Alder
Domhmull Geal Of Tilbouries White Ewan 1st Of Munlochy (10693) J&L Fraser & Son
Ailfrid Of Tilbouries Black Bentalla Of Dunach (11334) J&L Fraser & Son
Brogach Dubh Of Tilbouries Black Campbell 1st Of Tordarroch (9684) J&L Fraser & Son
Austin Dubh Of Tilbouries Black Uileam Dubh Of Tilbouries (10872) J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser
Tilbouries J&L Fraser
Tilbouries J&L Fraser
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Tilbouries J&L Fraser
Tilbouries J&L Frason & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Tilbouries J&L Fraser & Son
Torridon Of Glenkinglass Black Alastair Dubh Of Cnoc Na Sith (10196) Mr D. Schuster
Tilbouries J&L Fraser
Stonefield Thea Groves Ceann-Cinnidh Of Craigowmill Black Eilian Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill (9427)
Scholes Mr & Mrs D. Booth
Dileas Dubh Of Tilbouries Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries
Luisel Of Sillyearn Campbell 1st Of Tordarroch
Dileas Dubh Of Tilbouries Molach Dubh Prionnsa Of Tilbouries
Dochus 4th Of Dunach Bentalla Of Mottistone
Eibhlin 12th Of Woodneuk Jock 5th Of Woodneuk
Anna 2nd Of Southmuir Ailig 2nd Of Glengorm
Deirdre Dhubh 2nd Of Tilbouries Eden 2nd Of Sorne
Anna 2nd Of Southmuir Ailig 2nd Of Glengorm
Princess Bethany Of New Machar Mata 1st Of Tirry-Side
Mairi 15th Of Craigowmill Eilean Dubh 2nd Of Craigowmill
Broon Dubh 1st Of Tilbouries Salinlongart Jamie Dubh
Nighean Dubh Of Dunach Domhnull Of Penlayzebury
Bean Ruadh 3rd Of Munlochy Armunn Of Munlochy
Seonaidh Ruadh Of Killochries Jock Of Moncreiffe
Dileas Dubh 5th Of Clach-Na-Gruagch Dughall Of Killochries
Suilean Braighe 3rd Of Craigowmill (65952) Russell Of Balure (9477)
Lady White 69th Of Balmoral (56970) Domhnull Beusach Of Achnacloich (7949)
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BORN IN THE BADLANDS Born in the Badlands
The American Cattle Association’s 75th Anniversary Gathering This was the title used to promote the American Highland Cattle Association’s 75th Anniversary Gathering held in Chamberlain and Oacoma, South Dakota on the 16-17 of June 2023. I had the honour to be asked to give a paper on the history of the Highland Breed with the emphasis being on the early introduction and development of our great breed in the United States. My research into the individuals who might have been involved in introducing the first Highlanders to the Americas was, to say the least, difficult as there are few records of those who might have been involved prior to around 1920. Having said this there can be little doubt that some of the most prominent Scottish Highland breeders of the late 19th century were not only exporting Highlanders across the Atlantic but were also heavily involved in the raped expansion of the American cattle boom of the mid to late 19th century. The Scottish aristocracy were well to the fore with such names as the 7th Earl of Dunmore, the 8th Duke of Argyll, the 7th Duke of Atholl, along with the Earls of Airlie, Mar, Strathmore, and Aberdeen; all of whom were prominent cattle breeders. Another name which featured and will be quite familiar to Highland breeders worldwide is that of Thomas Nelson, owner of the international publishing business, T. Nelson and Son established in 1798. He invested heavily in cattle ranching which at times proved somewhat less than profitable. Regardless of the financial fluctuations in his American venture, his son Thomas went on to establish in 1901 the highly regarded Achnacloich fold of Highland cattle which is still very much to the fore to this day.
Baxter Berry, Double xx Ranch Belvidere, South Dakota.
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Baxter Berry along with one of his imported Bulls
Other invited speakers at the event included Wally Congdon, Garr Canyon Ranch & Big Sky Natural Beef, Montana. His talk was a fascinating insight into what the early pioneers had to put up with in their quest to introduce the Highland breed to the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana where Wally still runs an extensive highcountry cattle operation. His talk highlighted as to why the Gathering was being held in South Dakota. It was here in the “Bad Lands” that a group of Highland cattle producers organized the American Highland Breeders Association on the 30th of August 1948. That first meeting was held at Baxter and Lyndall Berry’s Double X Ranch. Other founding members present were Tom Berry, Paul Berry, Ray Carr, George and Judy Holmes and Rank Forbes. Those are the farsighted individuals who laid the foundation of what is now the largest Highland breeders organisation in the world with 2,000 members in 49 states and multiple countries. There are more than 65,000 head of cattle in the fullblood registry and with numbers increasing at the highest rate in the association’s history. The keynote speaker, Amanda Radke, rancher and author, enthused the audience with her highly motivational talk on how to best celebrate your Highland Heritage by never being afraid to tell your story. There is no better way to allow others to gain a better insight and understanding of what our great Highland breed is really all about, and the role it plays whether it be ranching or small scale beef operations; we all have a story to tell.
BORN IN THE BADLANDS Throughout the event several well-known Highland breeders gave a variety of talks on such topics as: General Health in Cattle, Reproduction, Beef Marketing and Quality Assurance, General Nutrition and Feeding and a fascinating talk on Heifer Development and Selection, all of which were highly appreciated by those in attendance. I would hate to give the impression that this highly successful Highland Gathering was all talk and no play; nothing could be further from the truth. On the first evening my good friend Pat White (of LEA-White Farm) handed me a somewhat copious glass of what was one of the finest whiskies I have tasted for many a day. Thankfully its origins were on the right side of the Atlantic. Pat’s exquisite taste in good whisky can only be matched by her skill as a veterinarian and her commitment and dedication to the Highland breed. On the final evening prior to the Celebration
Banquet, a Cocktail Reception was held along with a Silent Auction of Highland Memorabilia. Needless to say I came home with yet more Highland stuff to add to my collection. The proceeds of the auction all went to support the Highland Cattle Foundation which helps to promote the Highland breed through education and research and the American Highland Cattle Association’s Junior Section which helps to educate and support future breeders. Prior to the Banquet I was asked by the secretary, Ginnah Moses to say a few words on the forthcoming fifth International Highland Breeders Gathering which - unbeknown to me - was to be held in the town of Oban in the autumn of 2025. Ginnah had received a letter from our president, Ken Brown congratulating the American Association on its 75th anniversary and had stated the Highland Cattle Society’s intention of staging the event.
Toms Larsen’s father is pictured in this photos. It was taken in May 1954 at the annual meeting of The Scotch American Highland Breeders Association held in Belle Fourth, South Dakota. On the left of the picture is Tom MacDonald, Barguillean Farm Taynuilt Argyll, president of The Highland Cattle Society of Scotland standing next to him is Stanley Sloan, who was to become president of the American Association. On the right is Baxter Berry founding member of the American Association next to him is T L Larsen, father of my old friend Tom.
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BORN IN THE BADLANDS Tom McConnell, Heather Bailey, Josh Krenz, John McLaughlin, Jill Ramsey and last but by no means least, Ginnah Moses. Angus Mackay 24/07/2023
Finglas Laaoch - This former Oban Champion had a great influence on the early development of the breed in the U S
Well, those of you who know me know only too well, I am seldom stuck for words. On this occasion I probably failed to convince the audience that I knew precisely what I was talking about, which only got worse when questions were being asked in relation to dates and how to book a place in what was welcomed enthusuastically as a must-go-to event. By the end of the evening, I could quite easily have signed up twenty breeders for the 2025 Gathering. I hope the powers that be have a plan in place as two years is not long in passing. For over thirty-five years I have been privileged to have been able to get to know a great many Highland breeders in the United States, having judged cattle and talked at conventions on many occasions. The event in South Dakota was without doubt the most enjoyable I have ever attended. The enthusiasm from all those in attendance was infectious and will have without any doubt a highly positive effect as AHCA go forward to celebrate their centenary in twenty-five years. The 75th Anniversary Committee can be justly proud of what they have achieved and must be congratulated:
Delegates at the 75th Anniversary Gathering.
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Angus Mackay, former president of The Highland Cattle Society, along with his old friend, Tom Larsen Rancher from South East Montana.
AGRIMIN Bolusing Transforms Fertility Of Herd After struggling with getting their herd of Highland Cows in calf for years, an Oban farm dramatically changed the performance of their cattle by turning to a bolus for help. Stuart Campbell, who manages the Cladich Fold, took over as farm manager 14 years ago but had a range of problems getting cows into calf and the calves were sometimes an issue at calving as well. He soon realised a shortfall in trace element nutrition was the issue behind the fertility challenges and saw his fortunes transform when he started using Agrimin’s ALL-TRACE® HIGH IODINE boluses. He now uses the boluses on his breeding cattle twice a year and has never looked back. With a herd of 45 cows, three bulls and the respective youngstock, Stuart says: “There was an issue with getting cows in calf, calving was too spread out and sometimes the calves that were born were lethargic, slow to get up and suckle and get going. “Ever since the first time we used the ALL-TRACE® HIGH IODINE bolus from Agrimin around 10 years ago, we haven’t had an issue with fertility and our cows are all bulled naturally out at grass. “When the calves are born there is a real vigour about them and they just get on with it too. We wouldn’t consider any other product on the market as the ALLTRACE® works so well.” ALL-TRACE® HIGH IODINE CATTLE is a sustained
release bolus that contains six trace elements and three vitamins. It is designed for animals where an imbalance of iodine is affecting productivity and it helps farmers manage the trace element status of their herd over critical periods of the production cycle. Agrimin’s Scottish Sales Manager, David Bell, says: “Stuart’s experiences just go to show how important trace element nutrition is to the performance of your livestock. “All too often the importance of trace elements are overlooked. The improvements seen at Cladich however show us how vitally important it is to address any shortfalls in trace elements and how this can then transform the performance of a herd.”
ARE YOU LOOKING TO OPTIMISE YOUR FERTLITY RATES? USE AGRIMIN’S 24·7 ALL-TRACE® HIGH IODINE CATTLE BOLUSES: • Optimise conception rates, health through
pregnancy, lactation and recovery ‘Having used AGRIMIN’S ALL-TRACE® • Easier cleaner calvings HIGH IODINE for over 10 years • Optimise colostrum quality now we haven’t had an issue with fertility and when the calves are • Optimise growth rates in youngstock born there is a real vigour about them. I wouldn’t consider any other CONSISTENT, GUARANTEED supply of key product on the market as the trace elements and vitamins over 180 days ALL-TRACE® works so well.’ Stuart Campbell, Cladich Fold, Oban
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28TH YOUNG ANIMAL SHOW 28th Young Animal Show
Lower Saxony Highland Cattle Breeding Association Judges Report I was very honored, back in October at Oban, to be asked by the Lower Saxony Club to judge their Young Stock Show on the 29th of April 2023 and myself and my wife, Rosemary, were made very welcome by Chairman Stefan Wreckzyki, committee and members to Stadtoldendorf and a special mention must go to Gunter (Driver) and Margitta Brand and family and also to Steffen Heuer-Jungman for the expert translation of the reasons for each class.
After a couple of days of sightseeing in Hannover we were picked up by Gunter and taken to his home for a delicious lunch and to see his Cattle. We then were taken on a tour of some of the other folds in the immediate area before being taken to our Hotel, for the next two nights, in picturesque Bodenwerder. From there we headed to the show ground at the Jansen family farm and off road driving centre for an informal supper, a few beers and to meet the members. The next morning we were taken back to the park and my role for the day began in earnest after the bull inspection carried out by the area vet.
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58 cattle in total were brought forward and were divided up by two classes of yearlings bulls and one of 2 year old’s and heifers were sectioned into 4 classes of yearlings and 3 of 2 year old’s and one 3 year old class. Champion Yearling Bull went to a very correct young bull Douglas IS vom Lehstener Moor, bred by Falko Steinberg and owned by Stephan Wreczycki sired by Douglas of Rannoch. Reserve went to Tearlach vom Jeetzetal, bred and owned by Heinz Wapenhans, another Scottish sire, this time Tearlach 3rd of Kilochries. Champion 2yo I gave to Oleander vom Storchennest bred and owned by Norbert u. Ute Hilgemeier and reserve Grand Duke of Breekmoor. Before we moved onto the Females, I had the pleasure of judging the Young Handlers of the club probably one of the hardest class to judge, but my first and second showed great stock showing ability and stood out.
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Yearling Heifer champion I gave to Gealagan. von Heise bred and owned by the Bedürftig Family and reserve Genka vom Zockeldraff of Manfred Heinz. 2yo championship saw Stefan Wreczycki’s Megan vom Weeser Moor tapped out and the reserve went to the 2nd placed in the same class Annabel of Castle bred and owned by Mathias Pooch. When the class of 3yo walked in I knew without doubt that I had to give it to the stylish heifer from Cannach of Castle and reserve to Princess 3. von Heise of the Bedürftig Family. This was the class that impressed me the most
Overall Male Champion went to the 1st in the 2yo class and reserve to the Yearling Champion. Overall Female Champion and Reserve both came from the 3yo class, tremendous style and ring presence as well as good locomotion. For the Overall Champion of the day I couldn’t go past the heifer that made me smile as she entered the ring, well fleshed and good under the hand, she ticked all the boxes, she would have held her own at any of the major shows over here and was of my type, interestingly there was Achnacloich and Mottistone in the bloodlines.
I was impressed by the quality and standard of my Champions and of the effort and ring etiquette of all those that took part and as I mentioned when I had a look back at the pedigrees there were many Scottish bloodlines in them.
The weekend rounded off with the Presentation Dinner at a local hotel and we were presented with this stunning memento to mark the occasion, unfortunately it didn’t fit in our carry on, but we are assured that it will be delivered to us at the Royal Highland Show. We finished of our visit with a tour of the Schloss and Spanish Riding Stables organised by Gunter then on to the airport where we had a rather long delay before heading home 12 hrs after we should have. A great experience and I look forward to returning and recommend it to other judges to consider if asked. Stephen Hunter
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Sir William Young Award
Our warmest congratulations go to Dochy and Silvia Ormiston on receiving the Sir William Young Award for their outstanding contribution to livestock breeding in Scotland. This is for both their Highland Cattle and Highland Ponies bred at Balmoral Castle and is awarded by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. They were presented with this prestigious award by HRH Princess Anne at this year’s Royal Highland Show. Highland Breeders’ Journal 2023 85
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AREN’T THEY JUST BEAUTIFUL? “Aren’t they just Beautiful?” – An Irish Interview By Damian McCarney
“By simply standing there, they won the hearts of just about every passer-by. Viewers were transfixed for ages admiring a pair of Highland Cattle. They seem to hark back to some ancient past and radiate the feeling that they are the real deal when it comes to cattle. With giant frames, luxurious indie-band fringes, horns befitting a dinosaur and an air of indifference to the fuss they cause, the bulls are completely comfortable in their own ginormous skins. You can’t imagine an AllIreland Champion Baileys Cow equivalent competition for these guys – not needing judges’ validation, they simply wouldn’t turn up to compete against these fabulous Highlands. Anyway, these bulls Hamish and Henry need not flaunt their good points as they seemingly have the breed’s greatest advocate in Michelle Shaughnessy to talk them up. Like an adoring mother grabbing her passing toddler for a snuggle, Michelle spontaneously attempts to bear hug her Highland guys who are maybe 20 times her size. Seeing the closeness of their bond, I wonder what trauma Michelle must endure come factory day. She hastily explains she keeps her cattle as breeding pets and not for beef. “One of the joys of owning Highland Cattle is when it’s factory day I know my darlings will never go to the factory. “Never,” emphasises Michelle, who is a daughter of the late Mickey Shaughnessy who ran a large beef enterprise at Granard, Co Longford and who she adored. “I have to say for farmers it must be so tough to part with animals to whom you are so close. So, I always think it’s lovely to have a small herd of pets to hold on to.” Michelle is proud to be a Trustee of the Highland Cattle Society and happily reports that the numbers of Irish members have swollen from a half a dozen to over 40 within a few short years. Her enthusiasm and willingness to bring Hamish and Henry to agricultural shows all around Ireland no doubt played a part in that growth.
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“Every show I go to there’s always another show looking for them because they are the most placid, gentle, gorgeous, stunning, beautiful cattle in the entire world.” To source her Highland Cattle, Michelle continues to turn to Scotland and the United Kingdom to buy. “We still do not have our own Irish market with sufficient heifers for sale here. We have a healthy market for the stock bulls but we are still slow to sell and part with our ladies.” She talks with huge fondness and respect for the breeders whom she has sourced cattle from and starts recounting the mirage of different pedigree lines we now have in Ireland. “We are still in the early stage of our Highland Cattle breeding development here but we have some gorgeous pedigree registered cattle all around Ireland she gushes with delight.” She also speaks with such a warmth for the lovely genuine Highland Cattle breeders all across Ireland (North and South) and the friendly, helpful, and supporting network and community that is forming amongst them. “I will turn myself inside out to help promote these beautiful cattle” Michelle continues and fellow breeder in Northern Ireland, Alastair Moore does likewise and can’t do enough to help fellow breeders. There is a huge interest in them in Ireland at present. Primarily for the pedigree end but a few breeders are looking at the beef production side as well to balance it all out. Irish buyers are now definitely insisting on their pedigree certificates, doing their research, and ensuring they are buying registered pedigree cattle which delights me. When asked about the complexity with importing these beautiful Pedigree Cattle, Michelle laughs………” don’t start me - well if it is not one thing its another at the moment with new rulings continuing to be rolled out by the UK Ministry DAERA and the EU officials. I honestly do feel like I break my hauliers’ hearts she flinches. I just seem to hit on every new regulatory update and it is always at the last hour before export and then the chaos
AREN’T THEY JUST BEAUTIFUL? starts” she laughs. In fairness I am hugely fortunate that Andrew and Aileen Ewing Hauliers are experts in their fields when it comes to the haulage, paperwork and latest Ministry/Customs regulations and guidelines. In any given day, there could be a new Ministry ruling update and we would often need to quickly analyse and interpret the new guidelines that may impact our imminent export – this literally could happen hours before my darlings are due to board a sailing to Ireland with Andrew Ewing or Robert McCreery. Thankfully, Aileen Ewing will have it quickly summarised in a few bullet points with her wise eagle eye and communicates the key relevant points applicable and relevant to our cattle’s movement. We want no issues or delays or hassle of any sort at customs for these cattle so everything must be up to date and perfect. In a quick summary, Michelle explains, while never taking her eye of her beautiful cattle standing next to her at one of Irelands busiest agricultural show, “current import regulations requires a compulsory TB test 30 days prior to export; one GB tag number identical to their UK tag number to denote the cattle originated in the UK post Brexit; all females must now be BVD tested; no animals born before 14 Feb 2015 can be imported; we currently cannot import an in-calf cow into the Republic of Ireland but we can to Northern Ireland. The reason simply being the Republic of Ireland is declared a BVD free state and no unborn calf can be imported under current rulings; all cattle must be health checked and certified by a veterinary inspector within 48 hours before export to ensure all are healthy and well to travel.
On arrival into Ireland, landing must take place at the port of Larne, in Northern Ireland. Hauliers Andrew Ewing or Robert McCreery must report immediately following disembarkation to a portal inspector and must co-operate with DAERA staff as required. Animals may not leave the port until a portal inspector has authorised such departure after a full inspection of every animal who are carefully removed from the lorry for examination. On arrival to Ireland all cattle moving from GB to Northern/ Republic of Ireland, post-Brexit, now must be re-tagged with a new UK/ROI ear tag under the DAFM inspector’s supervision and multiple bloods tested to ensure we have a healthy animal.” “Now that’s enough of the serious talk”, Michelle insists as the crowds smother around her but emphasises that no one knows the hard work and hours that Andrew Ewing and his drivers put in behind the scene – “for instance I was driving home from a show late last week with my prized darlings and I rang Andrew for a chat and see what he was up to, it was close to midnight – “Is it too late to talk Andrew” is my opening line and he replied in his thick Northern Ireland accent “ No Michelle its not, we are here just about to load your cattle for the 4am sailing tonight to Ireland”. Michelle turns adoringly to what she calls her “darlings” as one photographer after another lines up to take their pictures. She goes onto explain that the bulls’ winter coats are impressive yet still not at their peak. By late October, the outer oil coat will measure 13 inches in length while they are doubly insulated by a fluffier inner coat. Since they are essentially draped in a 15-tog quilt, Michelle’s strongly advises Irish breeders to always out-winter a Highland animal out in the field
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AREN’T THEY JUST BEAUTIFUL? – they are well equipped for the worst an Irish January could hurl at them and further advises unlike other dairy/suckler cows, highlands cows don’t typically go to the bull until they are approximately 3 years explains Michelle who keeps her small fold at her Graffogue family farm in County Longford. It is very apparent that Michelle thrills in the absolute fun and craic she has when she ventures over to her beloved Scottish Highland shows, sales and farms and explains that she just loves being in the company of her Scottish breeder pals. “I do a dance of delight in front of each one of them as soon as I set eyes on them when I noisily barge into Oban or Stirling Stars of the Future or the Highland Show, they are just such huge fun to be around, she gushes. When asked what were the highlights of her year as we conclude our wee chat, she twirls around with glee and gushes “oh every day with my highlands is a highlight, but if I was to reflect and pick, I’d gratefully thank Angus Mackay for so generously asking me to present some prizes in Oban back in February – sure I nearly passed out with pride; I thank Donald MacNaughton for so kindly asking me to present at the recent Royal Highland Show – I am still boasting about it; I thank Dochy Ormiston for his continued knowledge and time and allowing me respectfully visit the stunning Gusgurlach of Balmoral Highland champion at the infamous and beautiful Balmoral Castle Estate; I thank Ken Browne and the Society for
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the biggest honour of my highland world in appointing me a Trustee and I finally would thank each and every one of the breeders in Scotland and the England for trusting me with your beautiful darlings – these folks simply put the biggest smile on my face every time I meet and speak to them. As the song goes “Darlings, you’re the highlight of my life” Michelle concludes. I thank Michelle for her time and interview and I walk away with a smile on my face with the comforting thought that it is just so lovely to see the closeness of a humans love for her cattle and in return the cattle’s love for their besotted owner. Scotland’s Beautiful Cattle are certainly in safe and loving hands-on Irelands Emerald Soil.
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CROP EAR IN HIGHLAND CATTLE Crop Ear In Highland Cattle Crop Ear may be described as an undesirable cosmetic trait found in a few Highland cattle. It is a distinguishing, but unwanted, feature in the breed which can manifest itself as a very slight notch in both ears through to severe “cropping”. The condition is bilaterally symmetrical meaning present in both ears. It is evident at birth. The Society permits the registration of male and female animals with Crop Ear. Currently, members only have to notify the society of males with this condition. Any cattle born on or after 1/1/2024, identified with Crop Ear, must be notified to the Society upon registration. They will then be identified in the Highland Cattle Herd Book by the suffix “CE”. The condition is inherited by a single autosomal dominant gene . However, there is incomplete dominance. ‘Autosomal’ means not sex-linked and ‘incomplete dominance’ refers to the fact that animals with one copy of the gene exhibit the condition in varying degrees: some will be so acute that the external ears are severely deformed (usually those with 2 copies of the gene) and some so mild that the notch at the tips of the ears is barely noticeable. Let the gene for Crop Ear be described as ‘C’ and the gene for normal ears be described as ‘c’. All animals will have two genes for Crop Ear: one derived from the dam and one derived from the sire. This is the same as all autosomal genes. Only animals with two genes for normal ears (cc) will have normal ears. An animal with one or two genes for Crop Ear (CC or Cc) will have Crop Ear. This is the case with all dominant genes. Crop Ear is dominant over normal ears.
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The possible genetic combinations: CC These animals will have Crop Ear and will pass the gene on for Crop Ear to their offspring. All of their calves should exhibit some degree of Crop Ear. These animals must have received one dominant gene (C) from their sire and one from their dam i.e. both of their parents must have a Crop Ear gene. Cc These animals will also have Crop Ear and these are the ones that account for the variations in severity. Some will be obtrusive (although none quite as much as CC animals) and some mild. These animals have a 50:50 chance of passing the dominant gene for Crop Ear (C) to their offspring. These animals must have received the dominant gene (C) from one parent and the recessive gene (c) from the other parent. cc These animals cannot have Crop Ear because they only carry the recessive gene (c). They cannot give rise to an animal with Crop Ear when bred to each other.
Normal ear calf.
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Consider the table illustrating all the possible matings involving these genes:CC
Cc
cc
CC 100% CC
50% CC 50% Cc
100% Cc
Cc
50% CC 50% Cc
25% CC 50% Cc 25% cc
50% Cc 50% cc
100% Cc cc
50% Cc 50% cc
100% cc
CC bred with CC - All offspring should have Crop Ear 100% of offspring will be CC (affected with severe crop ear). CC bred with Cc - All offspring should have Crop Ear - 50% will be CC (severe crop ear) and 50% will be Cc (still Crop Ear but in variable degree). CC bred with cc - All offspring should have Crop Ear 100% will be Cc (variable degrees of crop ear, but none should be clear of it). Cc bred with Cc - 75% of offspring should have Crop Ear (25% CC, 50% Cc), and 25% will be free of it (25% cc). Cc bred with cc - 50% of offspring should have Crop Ear - 50% C (variable crop ear), 50% cc (no Crop Ear). cc bred with cc All offspring will be free of Crop Ear. Crop Ear should never occur in a calf bred from two animals that are free from the Crop Ear gene. If a calf is born with Crop Ear, then at least one of the parents must have had a gene for Crop Ear (C). A calf with Crop Ear must have at least one parent with at least one Crop Ear gene (Cc or CC) although an animal with a Crop Ear gene may not always have visible Crop Ear. It may be said that a majority of animals with a Crop Ear gene will have visually or palpably apparent Crop Ears.
There are some circumstances where a calf with Crop Ear will come from two apparently normal-eared animals: One of the parents has mild Crop Ear (a very small notch) that has not been detected by visual inspection. Highland Cattle with very mild Crop Ear will not be picked up purely on a visual basis. It is necessary to palpate the ears carefully or even clip the ears to be sure. One parent has ears that are smaller than normal, but they have no notches (this may be another variation of the Cc animals). This has been reported anecdotally to occur in animals that have crop-eared offspring. There is a very small percentage of animals with one gene for Crop Ear (Cc) that have normal ears (no notch and a normal size overall). Incorrect parentage identification – meaning that the recorded parents are not the real parents of the calf. A mutation in the calf’s genetic make-up. This would be possible but would be an extremely rare event. References: ‘Inheritance of Crop Ears in Highland Cattle’ by A. Scheider, P. Schmidt and O. Distl, Berl. Munch. Tieraztl. Wschr. 1994; 107: 348-352 ‘An explanation of the genetics of Crop Ear’ by Dr. Glen Hastie. BVSc MVS MACVSc Note: The authors of the first-mentioned paper investigated the incidence of Crop Ear in four Bavarian folds in 1993 and concluded that Crop Ear is a genetic condition controlled by a single autosomal gene and that the pattern of inheritance is one of incomplete dominance, meaning that any animal that does not show even a slight degree of Crop Ear is very unlikely indeed to have the gene and therefore cannot be a carrier. If true, the condition would be much easier to eradicate completely than if, as has been also suggested, the condition is the result of a multi-factorial pattern of inheritance involving several genes and possibly nongenetic factors.
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MINIATURE HIGHLAND CATTLE There is no such thing as “Miniature Highland Cattle” Michelle Shaughnessy – Ireland/Jaylyn Ettinger – Canada/Angus MacKay - Scotland I am an Irish breeder promoting what I honestly believe is the most beautiful and prestigious cattle in the bovine world – The Scottish Highland. Over the years I have been asked about Miniature Highland Cattle and it simply evokes a reaction from me that begs the question “why would you be asking or even interested” in miniature highland cattle when reputable breeders are constantly trying to breed the best and strongest animal they are able to produce. I also ask the question “how dare we” humans start interfering with the oldest and most distinctive breed of registered livestock in the cattle herd book. I discussed this closed-ended topic with various respected fellow breeders in Scotland – I note it’s a topic that is very quickly shut down with a blunt one liner “there is no such thing as miniature highland cattle”. Well known Scottish Highland breeder Angus MacKay sharply retorts “This is nothing other than a fanciful notion from those who know little about the Highland breed and actually care even less, it’s all about the dollars and nothing to do with the future of our great breed. Those involved will very soon move on to the next big buck earner. “Do Scottish breeders recognise miniature Highland Cattle? The short answer is no. The genetic base from which all breeders of Highland cattle have to work within is restricted enough without any attempt to manipulate the breed for nothing other than financial gain. Those who indulge in this nonsense do not have the best interests of this great breed at heart.” Rather than regurgitate the same consistent content to this indisputable topic I talked to a fellow breeder Jaylyn Ettinger who has written about this topic for the Canadian Highland Cattle Society – she writes: “There is no such thing as a miniature Highland, and certainly not a microminiature one. Adult Highland cows will average 500 - 650 kilos. Bulls range from 700 – 900 kilos. Not miniature. Rising popularity of Highlands have brought out people trying to market smaller animals as “mini” Highlands,
commanding high dollars for “pets”. Most often these are stunted, poor examples of the breed. There are many reasons for an animal to be on the small side. Maybe it is a case of placental insufficiency. Maybe the dam is older and her milk production/quality is declining. Maybe the calf was sick at some point. Maybe it has something congenital going on – a bad heart, for example. Maybe the breeding combination just didn’t work - not every pairing clicks. Maybe the breeder deliberately withheld nutrition to stunt it. Some so-called “breeders” pull healthy calves off healthy dams and feed the calves just enough to survive. Some misrepresent the age of the animal, claiming it is older than it actually is, so it seems small. I’ve heard of a few cases of people buying a very young calf as a miniature, with no instruction to feed milk replacer - and the calf is dead in a week. Maybe the animal is not a purebred Highland, rather crossed with another breed - often Dexter. Crossbreeding is fine, as long as it is not being marketed as a purebred - and the sire & dam do not carry the chondrodysplasia (dwarf) gene. Many so-called miniature Highlands are the result of a Highland being crossed with a chondro Dexter. Breeding animals that carry the chondro gene increases the risk of bulldog calves (a lethal genetic defect), as well as a frame that cannot support the weight of the animal as it grows. For any reason, other than being crossbred, it is irresponsible to pass on those genetics. Not only do you risk passing on poor qualities, you risk endangering the cow and future calves. A “mini” Highland cow will still have regular Highland size genetics - and will have a normal sized calf, greatly increasing the risk of dystocia I think (I hope) the problem is, most of these “breeders” do not have cattle experience and are just jumping on a bandwagon. Inexperience is fine, ignorance is not. Highlands have so much to offer as a hardy beef breed, why on earth would you destroy a grand old breed to produce substandard animals? If you want a Highland, even if just for a pet – please buy a well-bred one from someone who has the breed’s best interest at heart.”
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Brue Highlanders
16 month old bull Dòmhnall Ruadh of Brue by Julius of Craigowmill and out of Caileag nam Beann 2nd of Brue The Brue Highland Cattle Fold is based in the crofting township of Brue, Isle of Lewis. PCHS accredited free of IBR, BVD, Lepto and Johne’s. Tick acclimatised. K and L Matheson, Brue Highland Fold, Seabhal, 19 Brue, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles HS2 0QW Tel: 01851 840377 | office@bruehighlanders.co.uk | www.bruehighlanders.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST SCOTLAND A & A Smith CLACH NA GRUAGACH Ardalanish, Bunessan, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA67 6DR T: 01681 700674 | M: 07808 093355 E: info@ardalanish.com A & B Mearns AN CEATHRAMH An Ceathramh, Muie East, Rogart, Sutherland, Scotland, IV28 3UB T: 01408 641474 E: alternatives.tain@gmail.com A & G Rodger per Morag Rodger, Stobswood, Longformacus, Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD11 3NT T: 01361 890226 | M: 07810 551277 E: stobswood@gmail.com A & H Kirkpatrick GLENGARNOCK Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA14 3BX T: 01505 683251 E: ak@glengarnockfold.com A & L Prentice MAOL West Glensherraig Farm, Brodick, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, KA27 8DF M: 07947 964212 E: floorsblackies@gmail.com A J R Farms LOGIE Milton of Collieston, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 8RG T: 01358 751752 | M: 07714 299150 E: sales@ajrfasteners.com A N Calcott & Son BLELACK HILL per Mrs Susan Calcott, Blelack, Dinnet, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5NH M: 07971 668509 E: elmsdalehouse@googlemail.com A Ross & Partners BLAIRYDRINE per Kevin & Louise Jappy, Mains of Blairydrine, Durris, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 6LA T: 07779 097207 (K) | M: 07976 25745 (L) E: blairydrine@aol.co.uk A. J. Sommerville SOUTH ESK Smeaton Farm, Dalkeith, Mid Lothian, Scotland, EH22 2WL M: 07730 517826 E: a.j.sommerville@googlemail.com
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A. J. Stirling UPPER DYSART Upper Dysart Farm, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, DD10 9TQ T: 01674 677843 E: andrew@stirlingpotatoes.co.uk Aberdeenshire Highland Cattle Ltd GRACE Lochton of Leys Farm House, Lochton, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 5QB T: 01330 825595 | M: 07585 007594 E: grace@aberdeenshirehighlandbeef.com Achlain Estate Ltd ACHLAIN Achlain Estate, Glen Moriston, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV63 7YN M: 078809 079461(S)/ 07795 381701(M) E: gibbssue@hotmail.co.uk Aileen Sutherland & Nathan Robinson BLADNOCH Nathan Robinson, Kirkwaugh Farm, Wigton, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 9AY M: 07725 566080 E: kirkwaugh@tiscali.co.uk Alan C Prentice HYNDFORD 8 Westbank, Ayr Road, Ravenstruther, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 8NL T: 01555 880350 (day) | M: 07774 866171 E: hyndfordfold@gmail.com Alan G Bosomworth 43 Dalveich, Taynuilt, Argyll, Scotland, PA35 1HN M: 07568 568310 E: bosomworthalan@gmail.com
Alex Smith 1 Binzian Farm Cottage, Forgendenny, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 9DL M: 07979 474520 E: smithjura@aol.com Alexander S Baird BIRKHILL Birkhill Farm, Nemphlar, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 9JB T: 01555 860244 Alexander Smith ADDIEWELL 131 Cuthill Crescent, Stoneyburn, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, EH47 8BL M: 07951 864618 E: eckysmith16@gmail.com Alice Starmore BROAD BAY Hedmark, 42 Gress, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS2 0NB T: 01851 820707 E: info@mamba.org.uk Alison Logan Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannan, Scotland, FK12 5BQ M: 07828 176099 E: kelsologan@aol.com Alison MacKenzie DUN BAN 40 Camuscross, Isleornsay, Isle of Skye, Scotland, IV43 8QS T: 01471 833732 | M: 07767 267319 E: donalct@aol.com
Alan Kennedy GOLDENBERRY 7 Thirdpart Holdings, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA23 9QB T: 01294 823339 | M: 07789 743437 E: a.kennedy123@btinternet.com
Allan D Baird LANGHOLM Langholm Farm, Corraith Road, Symington, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA2 9AT T: 01563 830260 | M: 07920 088300 E: georgina12323@aol.com
Alastair Fitzsimon TREGALLON Tregallon Farm, Lochfoot, Dumfries, Scotland, DG2 8NG T: 01387 730272 | M: 07752 451020 E: megfitzsimon21@gmail.com
Allan Telford COLDSTREAM Dairy Cottage, The Hirsel, Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD12 4LR T: 01890 882618 | M: 07896 660596 E: thetelfords281170@outlook.com
Alec Smith GLENGARRY Strathoich, Aberchalder, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH35 4HN T: 01809 501260 | M: 07880 792805
Allarburn Estate ALLARBURN ESTATE Allarburn Farm, Pluscarden Road, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, IV30 8TE T: 07831 595979 (A) | M: 07834 222010 E: andrew1601@btinternet.com
Alex Douglas HUNTERLEES Hunterlees House , Hunterlees Road, Glassford, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML10 6TS T: 01698 886556 | M: 07841 595292 E: alexd1288@hotmail.com
Anastasia Delap ACHADUNAN Achadunan, Cairndow, Argyll, Scotland, PA26 8BJ T: 01499 600238 | M: 07900 388366 E: tuggy@fyneales.com
MEMBERS’ LIST Andrew Clotworthy INVERALTON 1 Vine Park Drive, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 2SQ T: 01563 541738 E: diggerman220@yahoo.co.uk Andrew MacKay MAC-AOIDH Na Coarann, Forsinard, Sutherland, Scotland, KW13 6YT M: 07876 592449 E: k47nnj@aol.com Andrew Polson Ltd GLENFINNAN Glenfinnan, Findon, Portlethan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 4RL M: 07500 600269 E: apolson@polsonproperties.com
Ardura Estate ARDURA Ardura, Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA65 6BD T: 01680 812199 | E: davidshooker@gmail.com Ashmore and Strone Estate Ltd ASHMORE The Estate Office, Romadie, Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LG T: 01250 886262 E: ashmore_farm@dalmunzieestate.com Auchencairn Forest LLP GLENMASSAN ESTATE Garrachra, Glenmassan, Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, PA23 8RA T: 01369 706640 | M: 07799 304013 E: theagroves@gmail.com
Ben & Elaine Evetts BARDNAHEIGH per Ben Evetts, Station House, Bridge Street, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland, KW12 6YG T: 01847 831685 | M: 07921 840195 E: benevetts156@yahoo.co.uk Black Sheep Farms TORNACARRY per Kenneth Knott, Tom An OIR, Invergarry, Scotland, PH35 4HR M: 07572 312460 E: kenneth.knott@glengarrytimber.com Blackhall Farms BLACKHALL Blackhall, Work Road, St Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, KW15 1UF T: 01856 876532 | M: 07720 711985 E: edenmore@supanet.com
Andrew Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Renfrew, Scotland, G78 1ES M: 07850 776807 E: andrew_thomson86@hotmail.com
Auchnacraig Estate AUCHNACRAIG Auchnacraig, Lochdon, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA64 6AP T: 0131 226 7744 E: richard@deklee.co.uk
Angus Webster Gullin Farm, Meggernie Estate, Glenlyon, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2LR T: 01887 866270 E: anguswebster@hotmail.co.uk
B A Bateman HALLHILL Hallhill House, Howwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA9 1AB T: 01505 703559 E: jessica.bateman@btinternet.com
Anna B Nicholson Craigdarroch, Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, FK21 8UW T: 01567 820511 | M: 07884 324911 E: anna@barranrioch.plus.com
B Kennedy Unthank Cottage, Ewes Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG13 0HW T: 01387 380684 E: bandjkennedy72@gmail.com
Blairlogan Highlanders BLAIRLOGAN per Dexter & Carolyn Logan, Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, FK12 5BQ T: 07825 176095 | M: 07871 074440 (C) E: carolyn.logan1987@gmail.com
Anne & James Skea THE BLAIR ROWAN FOLD Windy Park Farm, Blairlusk, Gartocharn, by Alexandria, Scotland, G83 8NB E: anneskea@outlook.com
Balmoral Estates BALMORAL Att: The Resident Factor, Estates Office, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5TB T: 01339 742551 - Moira McDougal E: farm@balmoralcastle.com
Blingery Farms BLINGERY Blingery Farm, Mains Cottage, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 5SF T: 07761 244936 | M: 07761 244936 E: morvencoghill@hotmail.co.uk
Archie McArthur TIRETIGAN Tiretigan Farmhouse, Kilberry, Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, PA29 6YD T: 01880 770225 | M: 07881 908556 E: tiretigan@gmail.com
Balrownie Farm BALROWNIE Balrownie, Menmuir, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7RG T: 01356 648648 | M: K-07764930208 R-07912044986 E: kevin@carnegiefuels.co.uk
Bob McWalter 12 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William, Inverness, Scotland, PH33 7LE T: 01397 772212 | M: 07464 072551 E: gwenmcwalter@hotmail.co.uk
Ardmarnoch Management Ltd ARDMARNOCH ESTATE Ardmarnoch Estate, Kilfinan, Argyll, Scotland, PA21 2ER T: 07979 264972 E: graham@ardmarnoch.co.uk Ardoran Marine ARDORAN Per Mr Colin Robertson, Lerags, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4SE T: 01631 566123 | M: 07918 601549 E: colin@ardoran.co.uk
Bannockburn Highlanders BANNOCKBURN Bannockburn Wood, Snabhead, West Plean, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK7 M: 07799 773343 E: jf-clydesdale@hotmail.com Beinn Dorain Farming LLP c/o Galbraith, Lynedoch House, Barossa Place, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH1 5EP E: andrew.sanderson@galbraithgroup.com
Blair Castle Estate Ltd ATHOLL per Hugh Chamberlain (Farm Manager), Balanloon Home Farm, Atholl Est Office, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH18 5TH T: 01796 481355 | M: 07535 798781 E: hughc@atholl-estates.co.uk
BOH Estates BOH ESTATES North Gate Lodge, Haddo, Inverkeithny, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 7XB T: 01462 851621 | M: 07960 362611 E: dmcb1@me.com Bonnie Brae Croft BONNIE BRAE CROFT 11 Valley Garden, Leslie, Fife, Scotland, KY6 3BF M: 07818 571700 E: marshall.claudia@outlook.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Borlum House Farm REAY Borlum House, Reay, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 7RE T: 01847 811153 | M: 07469 894338 E: hello@borlumhousefarm.com
C.P & M.P Bruce KYNEDOR Bogside, King Edward, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB45 3LX T: 01261 821244 | M: 07801 698787 E: charliebruce57@me.com
Chris James TOROSAY Ard Daraich, Lochdon, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA64 6AP T: 01680 812421 | M: 07900 692973 E: torosay@aol.com
Bradley Harris HORSBURGH Woodside, Glenfarg, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 9QJ T: 01577 830789 | M: 07711 522898 E: bradley_harris@hotmail.com
Caledonia Farm Glengarnock RIVERVALE 36 Kirkland Road, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA25 6HV T: 01505 682140 | M: 07917 585903 E: cshepherd@hillhousegroup.co.uk
Christopher Harrison BALFOUR CASTLE Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2DY T: 01856 711282 | M: 07917 572157 E: info@balfourcastle.co.uk
Braesgill Ltd HOPE Att: Mr Allan G Mackay, Hope & Melness Farm, c/o 139 Skinnet, Talmine, Melness, By Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland, IV27 4YP T: 01847 601207 | M: 07766 762697 E: allan.g.mackay@btinternet.com
Caroline Cuthbertson JEDDERFIELD 4 Ivanhoe Road, Peebles, Peeblesshire , Scotland, EH45 9BB T: 01721 723453 E: cuthbertson941@btinternet.com
CMB Farms THISTLY Beechlea, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 4LX M: 07450 836099 | E: cmbolger91@gmail.com
Brenda Skene Cairncross, Glenesk, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7YT T: 01351 670251 | M: 07525 943856 E: bmskene@hotmail.co.uk Brian & Hazel Lundie BALSHANDO Garron House, School Road, Kettins, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH13 9JL T: 01828 627951 | M: 07793 529437 Brian & Valerie Wiseman HEADROOM Headroom Steading, Sandhaven, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 7EJ T: 01346 510388 | M: 07968 010133 E: b772w@aol.com Brucefield Farms BRUCEFIELD Brucefield Farm, Allanton Road, Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML7 5OF M: 07552 535758 E: moragndickie@hotmail.com Bryon MacNaughton LITTLE RANNOCH Tordarroch Farm Cottage, Tordarroch Estate, Farr, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6XP M: 07720 210100 E: bryonreilly@live.co.uk C & E Rankin KYLESTON per Maxwell Rankin, Heads of Ayr Farm Park, Laigh Kyleston Farm, Dunure Road, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA7 4LD T: 01292 443644 | M: 07834 557443 E: max@headsofayrfarmpark.co.uk
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Caroline Ronald GLEN MOR Royal Oak Hotel, Cullen, Moray, Scotland, AB56 4SD T: 01320 366230 | M: 07767 010673 E: carolineronald@live.com Catherine Adams SOMERLED Mount Pleasant Farm, Isle of Kerrera, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4SX M: 07770 817909 E: catherineadams171@gmail.com CCR Mackay BLAIRQUOSH Little Drumquharn Farmhouse, Balfon Station, Glasgow, Scotland, G63 0NL M: 07393 307774 E: madhattercaitlin@gmail.com CDR Holdings (Scot) Ltd HARELAW FARM Harelaw Farm, Glasgow Road, Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 6ES M: 07768 178502 E: georgeelliottcdr@gmail.com Charles MacPhee Rhu Ard, Connel, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PJ Charlotte L James FINDOYA Carnichal House, Maud, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 4QG M: 07766 760527 E: home@davebruce.plus.com Cherrytree Croft CHERRYTREE CROFT CherryTree Croft, The Grainshed, Pitmaduthy Farm, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV18 0PA T: 01862 842633 | M: 07873 834655 E: cherrytreecroft@gmail.com
Cnoc Fold, Glenure Estate Ltd CNOC Cnoc Lodge, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, Scotland, PA38 4BQ T: 0032 85 712134 | M: 0032 473 622386 E: sandrinecollinet@gmail.com Colin MacPhail The Paddock, Over Abington Farm, Abington, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6SF M: 07747 046461 E: colin@macphailconsulting.co.uk Colin Souter THISTLEBROOK 10 Kersland Gait, Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 5HN T: 07818 628541 | M: 07821 580498 E: colinsouter8@gmail.com Conaglen Est, Broadlands Properties Ltd CONAGLEN per David Mosgrove, Aryhoulan Cottage, Conaglen Estate, Ardgour, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH33 7AH T: 01855 841321 E: dmosgrove@broadlandproperties.co.uk Connon Brothers Ltd TIPPERTY Tipperty Ind Centre, Tipperty, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 8LZ T: 01358 720320 | M: 077440 043222 E: karen@connon.co.uk Coreen MacLean 9 Rosecroft, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV6 7RH M: 07770 230272 E: coreenmaclean@hotmail.com Coul Estate Partnership COUL per Allan MacDiarmid, Coul Farm, Laggan, Newtonmore, Scotland, PH20 1AJ T: 07799 427764 | M: 07833 682010 E: coulestate@gmail.com
MEMBERS’ LIST Craig Dhu & Biallid Farm BIALLID Craig Dhu House, Laggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH20 1BS T: 01528 544200 | M: 07801 337590 E: craig.dhu@virgin.net
D Blyth & Son Ltd CLAIREVILLE 5 Holdings, Balcorme, Windygates, Leven, Fife, Scotland, KY8 5RZ T: 01333 352165 | M: 07967 008352 E: lindablyth@aol.com
Craig Finnie RICHMONDHILL Richmond Developments, Richmondhill House, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3JW T: 01779 473552 | M: 07710 511582 E: craig@finnie4x4.com
D J MacGillivray Pennygown Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JN T: 01680 300335 | M: 07770 598324 E: donaldmacgillivray@btinternet.com
David Smith CONGASH Flowerybrae Farm, Memsie, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 7AW M: 07763 286366 E: rhoda.smith@davidsmithcontractors.com
D S & B J Mitchell MORAYVIEW Morayview, Braehead, Longmoran, Nr Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, IV30 8RJ T: 01343 860497 | M: 079837 946434 E: brenda_mitchell@hotmail.co.uk
David Young CRO NA BRAITHREAN OG 6 Croft Terrace, Selkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD7 4LX M: 07921 004522 E: hazelfyoung@icloud.com
Craig Kirkwood BEEBROCH Foresthill Farm, Carronbridge, Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK6 5JF M: 07842 169112 | E: kirky112@live.co.uk
D Williamson Electrical Ltd GREENBRAES per David Williamson, Millbrook, Sumbister, Whalsay, Shetland, Scotland, ZE2 9AQ T: 01806 566210 | M: 07584 562466 E: dsw1992@hotmail.com
Delnabo Estate DELNABO per David Taylor, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland, AB37 9HT T: 01807 580366 E: ktdelnabo@btinternet.co.uk
Croc Mhor Farms Ltd CROC MHOR Glenburnie, Eden Grove, Gordon, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD3 6JU T: 01573 410606 | M: 07926 009310
Dale Scott Grieve’s House, Leys Castle, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 6AF M: 07848 006271 E: dalescott2990@gmail.com
Crofthead Fold CROFTHEAD Crofthead Farm, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML10 6QF M: 07825 507397 E: lorna@southwestpaints.co.uk
Dalness Estate DALNESS per Kate Turner, Sannox Glen Etive Ltd, Dalness House, Glen Etive, Argyll, Scotland, PH49 4JA M: 07940 466733 E: factor@dalnessestate.co.uk
Dempster Family TEAGHLACH Blackpark Lodge , Bridge of Cally, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LQ T: 01764 650024 | M: 07748 231406 E: donaldmdempster@gmail.com
Craig Jeffrey & Louise Taylor SPRINGHILL Springhill Farm, Tweedmouth, Berwick upon Tweed, Scotland, TD15 2QW M: 07585 054001 E: louisetaylor89@yahoo.com
Croftmuir of Dounie Farm CROFTMUIR Croftmuir of Dounie, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7NR M: 07789 467638 E: croftmuirfarm@gmail.com Culachy Estate Management Ltd CULACHY per Bidwells, Carn Dearg House, North Road, Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH33 6PP T: 07320 366573 | M: 07867 775034 E: fort.william@bidwells.co.uk
Dan McLaughlin Castles Estate, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1AP T: 01838 200638 | M: 07584 391648 E: castlesfarm@live.co.uk Daniel Rowbottom KELBY Balnabroich Farmhouse, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7NW T: 07812 858893 E: rowbottom2@hotmail.com
D & J MacIsaac WINDBRECK The Glebe, Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, KW16 3NJ T: 01856 791331 | M: 07584 283168 E: donaldmacisaac123@gmail.com
David & Ellen McGill HUMBIE 15 Humbie Holdings, Kirknewton, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, EH27 8DS T: 0131 337 9796 | M: 07778 731168 E: gourlayellen@yahoo.co.uk
D & K Laing STAC A CHAGAIR Bannochy, Muasdale, Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, PA29 6XD T: 01496 810613 | M: 07853716303 E: david.laingfrs@gmail.com
David MacGregor BO BHIAN The Tundra, Upper Lybster, Lybster, Caithness, Scotland, KW3 6AT M: 07449 370701 E: td5disco@gmail.com
David R Dickson LYNTOUN Hamilton Hall Lodge, West Linton, Peebles-shire, Scotland, EH46 7DB T: 01968 660347 | E: lyntoun@gmail.com
Denise Montgomery BIRCHFIELD 24 Hilton, Cowie, Stirling, Scotland, FK7 7AW T: 01786 811787 | M: 07391 584652 E: robertmontgomery1968@gmail.com Don Reddie TIREE Muirhouses Cottage, Cocyno Road, Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland, G81 5QP T: 01389 876072 | M: 07712 687136 E: don@waterwiseutilities.co.uk Donald & Malcolm MacNaughton RANNOCH 72 Centre Street, Kelty, Fife, Scotland, KY4 0EH M: 07706 947510 E: macnaughton.1994@hotmail.co.uk Donald Bruce BONNY BRAE Bonny Brae Farm, Cleish, Kinross, Scotland, KY13 0LS M: 07960 930449 E: donny@bonnybraefarm.co.uk Douglas and Angus Estates DOUGLAS Estates Office, c/o Allan Telford, Newmains, Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 0RH T: 01555 851536/01890 882618 M: 07896 660596 E: office@daestates.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Douglas and Hilary Crane GRAY BRAE Gray Brae Farm, Leadburn, West Linton, Peebleshire, Scotland, EH46 7BE T: 01968 670947 | M: 07831 586 653 E: graybrae@aol.com
Edgerston Trading (2006) Ltd EDGERSTON Edgerston Home Farm, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, TD8 6NF M: 07966 476377 E: theralstons@btinternet.com
Frenich Farm STRATHARD per Mark Hamilton, Loch Chon, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK8 3TT T: 01877 386386 E: contact@frenich.com
Dr G MacKenzie TINTO Earisdal, 66 Sherifflats Road, Thankerton, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6PA T: 01899 308009 E: mackg@btinternet.com
Edinvale Farms CULLERNE Edinvale, Dallas, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2RW T: 01343890265 | M: 07747 845942 E: jock@macbeths.com
G & K Dunnet AUCKHORN per Gordon Dunnet, Kestrel View, Lyth, by Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 4UD T: 01955 631389 | M: 07799 710990 E: gordondunnet@yahoo.co.uk
Dr Kayleigh & Mr David Shearer GLENFIA 2 Hayhillock Cottage, Ellon, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB41 8DH T: 01358 725098 | M: 07894 833052 E: kayleigh.jhamilton@gmail.com Drumad Estate DRUMAD Drumad, Bankfoot, Perthshire, Scotland, PH1 4EG T: 01738 787939 | M: 07738 230162 E: office@drumadestate.co.uk Duncan & Chrissy Ross BALNACRA Lochcarron Garage, Main St, Lochcarron, Inverness, Scotland, IV54 8YS T: 01520 722205 | M: 07796 660960 E: lochcarrongarage@tiscali.co.uk Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd CEANNACROIC Dunlosit Castle, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA46 7RE T: 01496 840232 | M: 07816 929068 E: office@dunlossitestate.co.uk E & J Brown CRUACH Aoradh Farmhouse, Gruinart, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA44 7PR T: 01496 850496 | M: 07702 779364 E: e.brown672@btinternet.com E & S M Bignal KINDROCHAID Kindrochaid, Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA44 7PT T: 01496 850330 | E: ericbignal@cali.co.uk E & S Paterson SANYBRAE Mill of Delgaty, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB53 8HL T: 01888 568686 | M: 07727 096103 E: emmapaterson39@hotmail.com Ecohuman Escapes Ltd LETHAM 22 Letham Mains Holdings, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, EH41 4HB T: 0131 618 3434 | M: 07860 657924 E: nathan@ecohuman.co.uk
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Elizabeth Mitchell Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 1ES T: 0141 880 6681 | M: 07876 783354 E: bmcontracts@btinternet.com Emma McGrigor N/A Achlian House, Cladich, by Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ M: 07801 731267 | E: emma.mcgrigor@gmail.com Enda Finnegan BALNAIRD 8 Corntown, Connon Bridge, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8HR M: 07501 994647 E: endafinnegan@hotmail.com Errol Enterprises Ltd ERROL per Abigail Tait, Savilles, Earn House, Broxden Business Pk,, Lamberkin Drive, Perth, Scotland, PH1 1RA T: 01463 215124 | M: 07811 804748 E: lewishm@errolpark.co.uk Finlayson Croft Rhunasoul KISHORN per Calum Finlayson, Fuaran, Kishorn, Strathcarron, Scotland, IV54 8XA T: 01520 733389 | M: 07522 107341 E: calum_ally@hotmail.com Firm of R S Duncan BLACKSTONE Blackstone Farm, Rigg Road, Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA18 3JJ T: 01290 421639 M: 07785522735 / 07768835346 E: info@rsduncan.co.uk Forgieside Zwarbles FORGIESIDE per Graeme & Jennifer Roger, Forgieside, Keith, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB55 6QT T: 07879 663001 (G) | M: 07837 043420 E: forgieside@gmail.com Fraser Skene Cairncross, Glenesk, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7YT T: 01356 670251 | M: 07743 733924 E: fajskene@hotmail.com
G & S Cron AYTON CASTLE per Garry & Sheila Cron, Garden House, Ayton Castle Estate, Ayton, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD14 5RD T: 01890 781090 | M: 07715 902817 E: gjcron@yahoo.com G C Morrison & Son CUNNINGHAUGH Cunninghaugh Farm, Spey Bay, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, IV32 7PJ M: 07814 602808 E: katrina_morrison@sky.com Gavin & Anna Brown SPRINGFIELD (LEADBURN) Springfield Farm, Springfield Road, Penicuik, East Lothian, Scotland, EH26 8PR T: 01968 670397 | M: 07776 198979 E: anna.borth@btinternet.com Glasgow City Council POLLOK Att. Manager, Pollok Country Park, Knowehead Lodge, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G43 1AT T: 0141 287 9001 (Paul Brannan) M: 07880 174682 E: paul.brannan@glasgow.gov.uk Glen Nevis GLEN NEVIS per E A Cameron, Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH33 6SX T: 01397 705181 (office) E: eac@glen-nevis.co.uk Glen Tanar Estate GLEN TANAR Glen Tanar House, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EU T: 01339 886451 E: jonathan@glentanar.co.uk Glengorm GLENGORM Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA75 6QE T: 01688 302321 E: enquiries@glengormcastle.co.uk
MEMBERS’ LIST Graeme Houston AUCHAMORE Wellbank, Hatton Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7HZ M: 07561 869802 E: graemeatwellbank@gmail.com
Hugh Sydney Mitchell BRAELANGWELL Braelangwell House, Balblair, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8LT T: 01381 610247 | M: 07407 249362 E: hughandlindamitchell@gmail.com
Innes Harrison SOUTH SHAWBOST An Cnoc , 46A South Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, HS2 9BJ T: 01851 710402 | M: 07572 262708 E: harrisoninnes138@icloud.com
Grant Hyslop BLACK GLEN Glentewing Farm, Crawfordjohn, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6ST M: 07557 862131 E: granthyslop96@gmail.com
Hugo Headicar TRINAFOUR Auchleeks House, Trinafour, Perthshire, Scotland, PH18 5UF T: 07979 811 421 | M: 07711 139016
Invercannich Farm INVERCANNICH per Karl Falconer, Invercannich Lodge, Cannich, Inverness, Scotland, IV4 7LS M: 07793 797599 E: karlfalconer@aol.com
Greenburn Sporting GREENBURN per Brian-Thomas Paxton, 18 Holding, East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, EH39 5LE T: 01620 880226 | M: 07711 409325 E: brian.paxton2016@hotmail.com
Hunter Vassa VASSA Vassa, Skellister, Shetland Islands, Scotland, ZE2 9PP T: 01595 890329 | M: 07932 275045 E: vassawa@aol.com
Guy Buckle Leafield Farm, Dalton, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG11 1EA T: 01387 750357 | M: 07732 214841 E: guybuckle@hotmail.co.uk
I & A Forbes & Son LAWFORDS HIGHLANDERS Lawfords, Durno, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 5EU M: 07747 800206 E: angus_forbes@hotmail.co.uk
H & F Moir Farms Limited FERNIEBRAE Nethermill Croft, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB1 0UJ T: 07774 483522 E: mmcatto@btinternet.com
I & I Stewart - Dunedin Highland Fold DUNEDIN per Irralee Stewart, Welltree Farm Cottage, Madderty, Perthshire, Scotland, PH7 3PD T: 01764 683388 | M: 07788 987939 E: tankservices@aol.com
Hamish E T Irvine CRAIGLUSCAR FARM FOLD Craigluscar Farm, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY12 9HT T: 01383 727222 M: 07989 000000(H) / 07894 325134(J) E: hamish@craigluscarfarm.co.uk
I J Stephen RIGIFA Rigifa, Cove, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 3LR M: 07751 075300 E: alisonmastephen@gmail.com
Hayley McKnight DALHABBOCH Cooriedoon, Glenluce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 0AA T: 01581 800357 | M: 07825 209676 E: mcknight96@hotmail.com Heather Smith ARDENTALLEN Shiol, Ardentallen, Lerags, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4SF T: 01631 563100 Highland Wagyu MOHMAR Burnside of Balhaldie, Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, FK15 0NB T: 01786 823767 | M: 07500 000035 E: martine@wagyu.co.uk Howlands Herdwicks HOWLANDS Howlands, Cornhill, Banff, Scotland, AB45 2HT T: 07852 423510 | M: 07885 628827 E: highland6237@outlook.com
Iain Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Renfrew, Scotland, G78 1ES M: 07703 965399 E: thomsoniain18@gmail.com
Inverdunning Ltd DUMYAT Inverdunning House, Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 0QG T: 01764 684530 E: gordon@inverdunning.com Inverinate Estate KILLILAN Smech Management Co Ltd, Inverinate, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV40 8HB T: 01599 530055 | M: 07771 777807 E: catriona.macrae@smech.co.uk J & M McConachie & Son CULFOICH per Gordon McConachie, Culfoich House, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, Scotland, PH26 3PN T: 01807 510201 | M: 07712 672399 E: gordon@mcconachie-agri.com J & M Stewart LANGRAW Langraw, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8NR T: 01334 473061 E: langraw@btclick.com
Ian Adams BRATHENS Lochton of Leys Farmhouse, Lochton, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 5QB T: 01330 826011 | M: 07740 584083 E: ian@aberdeenshirehighlandbeef.com
J P Grant of Rothiemurchus ROTHIEMURCHUS Rothiemurchus Estate Office, Dell of Rothiemurchus, Aviemore, Inverness, Scotland, PH22 1QH T: 01479 810858 | M: 07495 221696 (Grant MacKenzie,cattle) E: grant.mackenzie@rothie.net
Ian Gourlay 15 Humbie Holdings, Kirknewton, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland, EH27 8DS T: 0131 337 9796 | M: 07787 791512 E: ian.gourlay@outlook.com
J S & R Harris CROSS REGUILL South Shields Farm, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML10 6TY M: 07908 950676 E: crossreguill@live.co.uk
Inchyra Estate INCHYRA per James Inchyra, Inchyra House, Glencarse, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 7LU T: 01738 860066 | M: 07789 720063 E: ji@inchyra.com
J. Mark Gibson CRAIGENGILLAN Craigengillan, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA6 7PZ T: 01292 551818 E: mark@craigengillan.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST J. Michael Loughray ARNBEG Arnbeg, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK8 3EW T: 01786 870926 | M: 07879 896289 E: mloughray@aol.com Jack Thomson GARTH Garth, St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2TQ T: 01856 831257 | M: 07933 203336 E: garthfarm01@gmail.com James Cameron HIGHFIELD 18 Davidson Drive, Dingwall, Scotland, IV15 9LP M: 07974 649078 | E: jcc.planthire@gmail.com James D J Oswald FLISKMILLAN Fliskmillan Farm, Newburgh, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, KY14 6HN E: james@fliskmillan.com James Foster CRAGGANVALLIE 2 Cragganvallie, Kiltarlity, Beauly, Inverness, Scotland, IV4 7HT M: 07887 402367 E: james.foster6@hotmail.co.uk James Peterson Managers House, Ormsary Estate, by Lochgilphead, Argyllshire, Scotland, PA31 8PE T: 07557 991688 | M: 07511 152299 E: jpeterson@ormsary.co.uk James Pirie (A Firm) NORTH CRAIGHILL per Lorna Pirie, North Craighill, Strichen, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 7TR T: 01771 637361 | M: 07788 256732 E: pirie.craighill@icloud.com
Jane Isaacson ACHINREIR Achinreir Farm, Barcaldine, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1SF T: 01631 720378 | M: 07501 726511 E: achinreirfarm@gmail.com
Jon H Strickland CLADICH Cladich Mor, Cladich, Dalmaly, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ T: 01838 200656 | M: 07718 524158 E: highlandcattle@cladich-argyll.co.uk
Jane Joan Lunney 33 Hamilton Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB15 4AX T: 01224 638990 | E: lunneys@me.com
Jordan Headspeath THE WELLBURN Borland Farm, Blacklunans, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LA M: 07535 234853 E: jordanheadspeath12@gmail.com
Janette Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 1ES T: 0141 881 1538 | M: 07843 061063 E: janettethomson59@gmail.com Jim A McMillan 10 Latch Gardens, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 6LN T: 01356 629441 | E: mcmillan83@yahoo.co.uk Jim Ogston Innishewan Cottage, Luib, Crianlarich, Perthshire, Scotland, FK20 8QT T: 01567 820583 | M: 07746 423399 E: jimogston@btinternet.com John & Jacqueline Riley PAIBLESGARRY No 2 Paiblesgarry, Isle of North Uist, Scotland, HS6 5EF T: 01876 510249/01975 651382 E: gtec@talk21.com John Ashton Newhouse, Heights of Inchvannie, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV14 9AE T: 01997 421447 | M: 07768 234589 E: allanfearnhighlanders@gmail.com
Jozef Kamensky TRUBAC 3 The Square, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ E: josefkamensky@yahoo.co.uk Julian Bowman WINDY HOUSE Windy House, Lower Newport, Caithness, Scotland, KW7 6HA M: 07765 823742 E: jules@windyhouse.co.uk K & H Chambers GOLDIEMEADA Skemrighead, Johnstonebridge, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11 1HE M: 07590 551645 E: kerrylc74@hotmail.com K & L Gordon ROSEHEAD TEUCHAR Rosehead, Greeness, Cuminestown, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB53 8HY T: 01888 544582 E: linda-gordon@hotmail.com
John Callaghan Flat 5 , 21 Bonhill Road, Dumbarton, Scotland, G82 2DH M: 07852 586095 | E: jcallaghan852@gmail.com
K & L Matheson BRUE Seabhal, 19 Brue, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, Scotland, HS2 0QW T: 01851 840377/239 | E: lesley@stacard.co.uk
John Cameron LOCHNESS Balmacaan Farm, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6UP T: 01456 450778 | M: 07859 827975 E: balmacaan@hotmail.com
Karen & Michael Macgregor EILEAN MOR Port An Aiseig, Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll, Scotland, PH36 4JP T: 01972 500263 E: info@michael-macgregor.co.uk
James Wallace BLACKMOUNT Hartsop, Biggarshiels Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6RE M: 07711 807115 E: jimwallace64@outlook.com
John D Valentine CAMMACHMORE 25 Catto Crescent, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 3PQ M: 07715 609204 E: covejock@yahoo.co.uk
Kate Graham SHANKEND Heip Hill House, Greensidehall Road, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD9 7HE T: 01450 374772 | M: 07791 117425 E: shankendfarming@gmail.com
Jan Baird REDFORD Redford House, Maddiston, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 0BT M: 07968 200912 E: janbaird@hotmail.co.uk
John Singer KINTORE CASTLE Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1TS T: 01561 320717 | M: 07786 396504 E: jockfaetheblae@hotmail.com
Katie Brown BEINN GHLAS 4 Strawlaw, Biggarshiels Roads, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6RE M: 07971 332599 E: katiebrown.com@gmail.com
James Taylor & Son WELLHILL CULBIN Wellhill Farm, Kintessack, Dyke, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland, IV36 2TG T: 07557 439518 (Owen) M: 07786 066163 (ilene) E: owen-taylor2@live.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Kenneth Knott INCHMORE Inchmore Cottage, Glenmoriston, Invernessshire, Scotland, IV63 7YN T: 01320 340349 | M: 07887 625751 E: kennethknott@btinternet.com
Little Keills Holdings Ltd CREAIGFEANNDAGACH Flat G/2, 17 Park Terrace, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7BY T: 07860 757549 (N) | M: 07990 680545 E: neil@littlekeills.com
M. Johnstone Agri Services MEETLAW Meetlaw Farm, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1LL M: 07701 007919 E: m.jagri@hotmail.com
Kilchoan Management Ltd KILCHOAN per Melissa Oatts, Kilmelford, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4XD T: 01852 200283/761 | M: 07977 182108 E: factor@kilchoanestate.co.uk
Lord Denham DUNACH Dunach Estate, Glenlonan, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4QE T: 01631 770364 E: dunachestate@btconnect.com
Mahoney Holding MAHONEY HOLDING Trevelle, Yhtanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 7TH T: 01358 761404 | M: 07740 493010 E: m.mahoney@yardbury.com
Kildalloig Farm DAVAAR Kildalloig Farm, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, PA28 6RE M: 07979 296197 E: catherine@davaarisland.co.uk
Lord Strange The Mains of Megginch, Errol, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 7RN T: 01821 642120 E: balmyrefarm@btconnect.com
Mairi Mclellan SHIELDAIG CROFT Inverbraan, Little Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, PH8 0AD M: 07887 833237 E: mm@mairimcLellan.co.uk
Killochries Fold KILLOCHRIES FOLD Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TE T: 01505 873627 | E: mari@killochries.com
Louise A Fotheringham CAIRNCROSS Cairncross, Glen Esk, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7YT T: 01356 670251 | M: 07512 463703 E: louise_11@btinternet.com
Kinch Enterprises (Farms) WESTFIELD Westfield Lodge, Contlaw Road, Milltimber, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB13 0EX T: 01224 735269 E: mtaylor@landmanagementscotland.co.uk
Lower Letham Ltd HOUSE OF NAIRNE House of Nairne, nr Tullybelton, Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland, PH1 4PT T: 01738 787850 E: jandmrclark@btinternet.com
Kirsty Neil PANBRIDE 43 Newton Crescent, Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland, DD7 6HW T: 01241 855459 | M: 07568 577645 E: a-neil@virginmedia.com
Lt Col Colin Stewart Winter SHELLACHAN Shellachan, Kilchrenan, by Taynuilt, Argyll, Scotland, PA35 1HD T: 01866 833263 E: flora@florawinter.plus.com
Lady Lithgow CARSAIG Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PE T: 01880 770700 E: jpeterson@ormsary.co.uk
Lt. Col. J.P.C. & Mrs A.S. Robinson KYNACHAN Dalchosnie & Kynachan Estate, Creag Mhor Lodge, Kinloch Rannoch, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH16 5QD T: 07584 374230 | M: 07802 288253 E: jezrobinsonkynachan@yahoo.co.uk
Leys Castle Farm LEYS Estate Office, Leys Castle, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6AF T: 01463 234713 | M: 07549 172365 E: hugh.saggers@yahoo.co.uk Linda Dennis 18 Park Avenue, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbys, Scotland, DE4 2FX T: 01629 733009 | M: 07896 962632 E: kandldennis@tiscali.co.uk Lindsay Soutar CLOAK OF CATTERLINE Cloak House, Catterline, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB39 2UN T: 07710 186401 E: lindsayjsoutar@gmail.com
Lurg & Townhead Farms LURUHA per Ewen Macmillan, Lurg Farm, Fintry, Glasgow, Scotland, G63 0XJ T: 01360 860070 | M: 07801 328632 E: lurgfarm@hotmail.com M D & S A Clarke ASHIEBURN Williamwood Farm, Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11 3LN T: 01461 500213 | M: 07833 627849 E: saclarke@williamwoodfarm.co.uk M. G. Cockram Fersness Farm,, Eday, Orkney Scotland, KW17 2AA
Major H R MacDonald-Haig BORLUM Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV3 6XN Malcolm MacAulay THE MACAZLAY FOLD Croft 1, c/o Cala, Breanish, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, HS2 9HB M: 07766 663409 E: eileen.macaulay@btinternet.com Malcolm Pearson of Rannoch Rannoch Barracks, Rannoch Station, Perthshire, Scotland, PH17 2QE M: 07971 176828 E: lordpearsonofrannoch@gmail.com Marcus & Sharon MacBean DRUIM AN LOCHAIN Druim An Lochain Farm, Dalnavert, Feshiebridge, Scotland, PH21 1NQ M: 07746 112005(FOR OFFICE use only) E: samacbean@yahoo.co.uk Mark & Susan Venables LOCH VOIL Tulloch Farm, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, FK19 8PQ T: 01877 384296 M: 07973 172894/07971 166936 E: markv@highland-marketing.com Mark Gerrard 27a Andrew Dodds Avenue, Mayfield, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, EH22 5BW M: 07800 729299 E: markgerrard1@sky.com Mark Reynier WESTER ELLISTER Wester Ellister, Port Charlotte, Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA48 7UE T: 01496 860375 | M: 07799 346137 E: markreynier@mac.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Matthew Auld West Plann, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA2 0EF T: 01563 525905 | M: 07919 228070 E: moragauld@gmail.com
Mike Taylor Westlea, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, IV41 8PH T: 01599 534391 E: miketaylor9099@gmail.com
Mr & Mrs C W Wilson DAMS Dams of Rameldry, Kingskettle, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, KY15 7TY T: 01337 830315 | E: gelbbackler@tiscali.co.uk
Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton ALLANFEARN Newhouse, Heights of Inchvannie, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV14 9AE T: 01997 421447 | M: 07768 234589 E: allanfearnhighlanders@gmail.com
Miss Alex Doak MUIRFOOT Silverwood House, Cleghorn, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 8NZ T: 01555 661425 | E: alex_doak@hotmail.co.uk
Mr & Mrs D R Fountain BROOMRIGG Broomrigg, Watchhill Road, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG11 1RX T: 01387 810326 | M: 07860 573970 E: broomrigg@aol.com
Meggernie Estate MEGGERNIE Managed Estates, The Old Laundry, Unit 8, Touch Business Centre, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3AQ T: 01786 849272 E: angela@managed-estates.co.uk Meikle Findowie FINDOWIE Airlich House, Meikle Findowie, Trochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH8 0BU M: 07712 894306 E: douglas.nisbet@gmail.com Melissa Curran 1 Alice Terrace, Oatlands, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0JA M: 07747 495208 E: melissa.sinclair267@gmail.com Messrs J Taylor ARDEONAIG Braes of Ardeonaig, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, FK21 8SY T: 01567 820005 | E: neil@ardeonaig.plus.com Messrs M & J Coghill ACHREAMIE Achreamie, Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 7YB T: 01847 811433 | M: 07779 876818 E: coghill297@btinternet.com Michael & Sally Nairn BALNABROICH Balnabroich Farm, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7NW T: 01250 881254/881214 | M: 07768 314372 E: sally.nairn@balnabroich.com
Miss Eilidh McKay BRINDLE POINT CROFT 6 Lorn Road, Dunbegh, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1QG M: 07795 905619 E: eilidhmckay93@gmail.com Miss Pamela LM Murray BALHEARTY Balhearty House, Coalsnaughton, Tillicoutry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, FK13 6NA T: 01259 752343 | M: 07803 952213 E: robyn@balhouse.wanadoo.co.uk
Mr & Mrs Fraser MacDonald Ardbhan Fold, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5DY T: 01876 510293 E: fraserkyles1@aol.com Mr & Mrs Graeme Easton RANCH The Ranch, Letham, Angus, Scotland, DD8 2PG T: 07710 534828 (G) | M: 07970 084680 E: graemeeaston@yahoo.co.uk
Miss Rachel Thomson BIRKENBRAE HIGHLANDS Birkenbrae House, Birnie, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, IV30 8BN M: 07879 475659 E: rachelsarahthomson@googlemail.com
Mr & Mrs J & J Redpath MULLABRACK Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH11 8JA T: 01575 560233 | M: 07801 313853 E: redpathknowehead@aol.com
Misses Eilidh & Kate MacKay, T/A Iain MacKay TORR BAN Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Scotland, PA74 6NH T: 01688 500130 | M: 07775 875860 E: torrban.torloisk@gmail.com
Mr & Mrs J Caven OFFERANCE FOLD Offerance Farm, Gartmore, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK8 3RZ T: 01877 382244 | M: 07770 471202 E: cavens@jcaven.co.uk
Morag Middleton BARNA Barna, Mid Mains of Balfour, Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1DU M: 07702 807787 E: middletonmorag@gmail.com
Mr & Mrs J S McKechnie GARTOCHARN France Farm, Church Road, Gartocharn, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, G83 8NF T: 01389 830757 | M: 07733 196667 E: catfrance@hotmail.co.uk
Mr JI Anderson RORO Roro Estates, Glenlyon, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2PW T: 01887 866292/866216 Mng
Mr & Mrs M P Moy BARVRACK 51 Haggs Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, G41 4AP T: 0141 636 1554 | M: 07919 228071 E: mlsafaris0@gmail.com
Michael W & Martin D Edwards NA COMERICH 2 Englishton Muir, Bunchrew, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 8RQ M: 07799 603 100 E: theoldfarmers@hotmail.co.uk
Mr & Mrs A A MacDonald ARDBHAN Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5DY T: 01876 510293 | M: 07970 218904 E: fraserkyles1@aol.co.uk
Mr & Mrs M Speers DYKEFOOT Dykefoot Farm, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TJ T: 01475 725717 | M: 07919 384551 E: mspeers521@gmail.com
Michelle Greaves ARDIFFERY Logiemuir, Logierieve, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 6PS M: 07807 179003 E: greavesmichelle@icloud.com
Mr & Mrs A A McIntyre & Family STAIR Cedar Cottage, Enterkine Estate, by Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA6 5AL T: 01292 520453 | M: 07779 311149 E: alastairmcintyre7@gmail.com
Mr A & Mrs E Glen GLENELLAN Glenellan, Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 7TD T: 01358 761775 E: aekrglen@hotmail.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Mr A Brown Larglanglee House, Crocketford, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG2 9ST T: 01556 690252 Mr A Cheape FOSSOWAY Middleton Farm, Fossoway, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 0PB T: 07974 357795 E: a.cheape@langley-taylor.co.uk Mr A R Mackay ACHNAGOUL Tigh Cuileann, Achnagoul, by Inverary, Argyll, Scotland, PA32 8XT T: 01499 302677 | M: 07810 785078 E: caledoniancowboy@me.com Mr A W Garrick HEATHERHILLS GLENLIVET Glenmuir, Auchnarrow, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland, AB37 9JN T: 01807 590253 | M: 07765 607743 E: garrick2012@btinternet.com Mr C D Ormiston Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5TX T: 01339 742353 E: dochy.ormiston@highlandcattlesociety.com Mr Chris H Swift CLUNES South Clunes, Kirkhill, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV5 7PT T: 01463 831381 | M: 07714 210736 E: swift@southclunes.co.uk Mr D Buchanan SHENAVALLIE Shenavallie, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1QU T: 01631 720240 | M: 07881 691427 E: shenavallie@hotmail.com Mr D M G Anderson Orchard House, Chirnside Station, Chirnside, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD11 3LJ T: 01890 818984 E: dmganderson@hotmail.com
Mr Ewan Mackay GLENGOYNE Little Drumquharn Farmhouse, Balfron Station, Glasgow, Scotland, G63 0NL M: 07554 421754 E: ewanm29@googlemail.com Mr Garry Haggart MIDDLE LUNDIE Kargarrie House, Lundie, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7QN T: 01356 625529 E: garry.haggart@talk21.com Mr H M MacPhail CALLACHALLY Callachally Farm, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JN T: 01680 300424 | M: 07747 046461 E: colin@macphailconsulting.co.uk Mr Haydn A Garton THAGGNAM Fordel Garden Cottage, Glenfarg, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 9QQ T: 01577 830533 | M: 07811 197081 E: thaggnam@aol.com Mr Hugh Saggers Estate Office, Leys Castle, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6AF T: 01463 234713 | M: 07549 172365 E: hugh.saggers@yahoo.co.uk Mr I A M MacLeod CRINGLETIE Cringletie Farm, Eddleston, Peebles, Scotland, EH45 8PL T: 01721 730240 | M: 07773 898635 E: ross@affinityworks.net Mr I Weir Dungrianach, Appin, Argyll, Scotland, PA38 4BQ T: 01631 730387 | M: 07752 300363 E: ianweir@live.co.uk Mr Iain MacKay & Claire Simonetta CNOC NA SITH Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA74 6NH T: 01688 500130 | M: 07775 875860 E: torloisk@gmail.com
Mr David Soutar STRATHELLIE Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH11 8JX T: 01828 633917 | M: 07836 578957 E: david.soutar@btinternet.com
Mr Iain McKay Cnoc Cottage, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, Scotland, PA38 4BQ T: 01631 730617 | M: 07767 066664 E: Iain.mckay@btinternet.com
Mr Edward & Mrs Elizabeth Pickard CRAIGEND Craigend Farm, Old Mugdock Road, Strathblane, By Glasgow, Scotland, G63 9ET T: 01360 770330 E: edward.pickard@googlemail.com
Mr Ian Gauld SANINE Sandineuk, Sandend, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB45 2UE T: 01261 843343 E: iigauld@hotmail.com
Mr ICR Bett KINGENNIE Kingennie House, Kingennie, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, DO5 3RD T: 01382532141 E: iain.bett@btinternet.com Mr J A Lacey BEINN LATHA UR Toll House, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2PA T: 01567 820561 E: horncarver@googlemail.com Mr J S Fraser TILBOURIES for J +& L Fraser & Son, East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 5GD T: 01224 732351 | M: 07785 522648 E: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com Mr J W Howat Ja Mar, Crofthead Road, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA7 3ND T: 01292 260820 E: ianhowat@hotmail.co.uk Mr James Caldwell KILMARONOCK Badshalloch Steading, Badshalloch Farm, by Gartocharn, Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, G83 8SB T: 01360 660208 E: info@jcjgroup.co.uk Mr James Corbett LOCHBUIE Lochbuie House, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA62 6AA T: 01680 814214 | E: jim@lochbuie.com Mr James Duthie & Miss Sara Duthie AIKENSHILL Aikenshill Farm, Aikenshill, Foveran, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 6AT T: 01358 742990 E: enquiries@aikenshill.co.uk Mr James Laing 7 King Edward Court, King Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV18 0RF T: 01349 853105 | M: 07754 411460 Mr John & Mrs Wilma Cameron CAMERONS Glenmachrie Farm, Glenlonan, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4QE T: 01631 770364 E: wilmacameron@btconnect.com Mr John A Lithgow INVER Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PE T: 01880 770700 | E: darochjura@aol.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Mr John S Bridge BEN VUIRICH The Hillocks of Borland, Blacklunnans, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LA T: 01250 882362 | M: 07793 315066 E: bridgeatcloquhat@aol.com
Mr Ron MacLean CORNTOWN 8 Corntown, Conon Bridge, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8DN M: 07909 543137 E: ronmaclean@hotmail.com
Mrs C M Wilton FLASBY MOORSIDE Bastion Lodge, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EU T: 01339 885415 E: jonathan@jandcwilton.co.uk
Mr John Warmerdam RHUDLE Rhudle Farm, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8QE T: 01546 605 274 E: franceswarmerdam@gmail.com
Mr Stephen & Mrs Rosemary Hunter HUNTERS Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML7 5AB T: 01501 820433 | M: 07747 610513 (S) E: stephenandrosemary@btinternet.com
Mrs Emma Paterson BENMORE Auchlyne, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, FK21 8RG T: 01567 820354 | M: 07810 862751 E: emma.paterson@auchlyne.co.uk
Mr K W W and Mrs E M Brown CRAIGOWMILL Ledlanet, Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 0RR M: 07899 877001 E: craigowmill@gmail.com
Mr Steven Reid & Mrs Amy Reid GLENFARQUHAR Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1TS M: 07972 071916 E: a.singer19@hotmail.co.uk
Mrs Ena MacDonald Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5DY T: 01876 510268 | M: 07776 064785 E: fraserkyles1@aol.co.uk
Mr Ken Headspeath Jnr SORNE 25 Morrison Street, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, DD8 5DB T: 01575 575144 | M: 07789 301751 E: kenneth@highlanddrovers.co.uk Mr P J Robertson DOUNE OF GLENDOUGLAS Doune of Glendouglas Farm, Luss, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, G83 8PD T: 01301 702312 Mr Patrick Casey CASEY Gaitnip Farm, St Ola, Orkney, Scotland, KW15 1SX T: 01856 874175/870150 E: anjo1@btopenworld.com Mr Paul Sloan BEACHMORE Lochview, Whitehouse, Argyll, Scotland, PA29 6XR T: 01880 730228 | M: 07881 786699 E: paul@sloanbuilders.co.uk Mr R McNaughton HILLHOUSE 5 Marshall Place, Luncarty, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH1 3UU T: 01738 828217 E: mcnaughton244@aol.com
Mr Stuart & Mrs Ruth Robertson BERRYDRUM HIGHLANDS 4 Drimmies Cottage, Pitcaplie, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 5DP M: 07775 037344 E: rrobert5@btinternet.com Mr W F Taylor DALL Dall Farm, by Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, FK21 8SX T: 01567 820432 | M: 07920 579136 E: dallbothy@icloud.com Mr William J Grant AUCHRY Lower Old Mill, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB53 8BN T: 01888 560055 Mr William MacDonald Tormore Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland, KW6 6EH T: 01595 731240 Mr Wm Thow The Crossings, Killearnan, by Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV6 7RY T: 01463 870581
Mrs F Rice BELSTANE Belstane, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland, EH27 8DQ T: 01506 880543 Mrs G M Gunn SWINEY per Mr Ian Gunn, Cairnald House, Lybster, Caithness, Scotland, KW3 6BT T: 01593 721747 | M: 07831 249055 E: ian.gunn@jgunn.co.uk Mrs Heather Corrigall EARN No 4 Culnaha, Nigg, Easter Ross, Scotland, IV19 1QP T: 01862 851229 E: heather@corrigall.co.uk Mrs J E Taylor FERN TOR Machrimore Mill Farm, Southend, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, PA28 6RQ T: 01586 830637 Mrs J E Wheelwright Sunnyside Farm, Cleish, Kinross, Scotland, KY4 0HY T: 01383 832812 E: sunnyside.farm@btinternet.com
Mr Robert Fowler & Mrs April Fowler MID BELTIE Ord View, Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 4HS M: 07896 825805 | E: aprilcwight@aol.com
Mrs Anne Cameron GLENOGLE Old Auction House, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH6 2LN T: 01764 679195 E: cybergranne@btinternet.com
Mrs Jan Alder CRAIGIERAY Carpenters Croft, Sauchenloan, Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 8YP T: 01464 841347 E: craigieray.jan@gmail.com
Mr Robin Sedgwick CRANNICH Crannich Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JP T: 01680 300495 E: crannichfarm@outlook.com
Mrs Beverlie Welo HILLHEAD OF BIELDSIDE Hillhead Road, Bieldside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB15 9EB M: 07880 600060 E: bwelo@mac.com
Mrs Jon H Strickland CLADICH Cladich Mor, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ T: 01838 200656 | M: 07718 524159/158 E: highlandcattle@cladich-argyll.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Mrs Kirsteen Manuel GLENMASSAN Ballochyle, by Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, PA23 8RD T: 01369 704412 Mrs Lesley Lacey Toll House, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2PA T: 01567 820561 E: horncarver@googlemail.com Mrs M MacDonald DRUIMDEARG 20 Balivanich, Benbecula, Western Isles, Scotland, HS7 5LA T: 01870 602129 | M: 07919 926814 E: margaret.druimdearg@virgin.net Mrs M Montgomerie MONKCASTLE Titwood Farm, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 2PN T: 01563 523901 | M: 07836 648414 E: titwoodequestrian@gmail.com Mrs Mary Buchanan Croftlea, 17 Duntaylor Avenue, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2BX T: 01887 829411 E: james_buchanan1210@btinternet.com Mrs P Knox INNISARD Bankhead of Alyth, Blairgowrie, Scotland, PH11 8HQ M: 07736 643175 E: knox.bankhead@gmail.com Mrs Penny Waiter The Poste House, Skeabost Bridge, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, IV51 9NP M: 07887 955958 E: pennywaiter@aol.com Mrs Sheena Graham Killochries Fold, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TE T: 01505 873627 Mrs Sheila Fraser East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 5GD T: 01224 732351 | M: 07887 520226 E: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com Mrs Sheila Gillon AVIEDALE Lower Toftingall, Watten, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 5XW T: 01955 621257 Ms Anna M Bruce 6 B Rowans Gate, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA2 6RD T: 0141 887 1433
Ms Cheryl McIntyre TALISKER Croft 4 Portnalong, Carbost, Isle of Skye, Argyll, Scotland, IV47 8SL M: 07841 835088 E: croft4portnlong@gmail.com
Oakbank Farm Holdings OAKBANK HIGHLANDS per Andrew Grant, Oakbank Farm, Oakbank, Mid Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, EH53 0JR M: 07845 574117 E: office@oakbankfarmltd.co.uk
Ms Yvonne White ROMESDAL 8 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Isle Of Skye, Scotland, IV51 9UT T: 01470 532729 E: yvonne.white@btinternet.com
Ord Muir per Euan Matheson, 56 Crown Street, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 3AZ T: 01463 870630 | M: 07962 223817
N & G Bark NETHERHALL Skirling Mains Farm, Skirling, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6HF T: 01899 860225
Patricia Smith BIEN ESK Craigengelt Farm, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK7 9QS T: 01324 825773 | M: 07831 131050 E: patriciafrancessmith@gmail.com
N & M McLellan KILCHIARAN Kilchiaran, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA48 7UB T: 01496 850248 E: nandmmclellan@outlook.com
Paul & Clare Rooney MONKSFIELD Monksford House, Monksford Estate, Newton St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD6 0RU T: 01835 822341 E: clare.rooney@arunestates.co.uk
N & R Morrison LOCH AN EILEIN The Steadings, Ardura Estate, Craignure, Isle of Mull, Scotland, PA65 6BD T: 07765 923973 | M: 07483 831822 E: rhona.macdonald1@btinternet.com
Peacehill Farming Ltd PEACEHILL Peacehill, Wormit, Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, DD6 8PJ T: 01382 541783 | M: 07889 670420 E: peter@peacehill.co.uk
National Museum of Rural Life KITTOCHSIDE per R Young, Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland, G76 9HR T: 0131 247 4372 | M: 07795 391899 E: r.young@nms.ac.uk
Peter MacLaren HANDAXWOD 7 Ravelston Dykes, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland, EH4 3EA T: 01501 773105 | M: 07734 821582 E: Peter.Maclaren@levenseat.co.uk
Neale & Janet McQuistin AIRYOLLAND High Airyolland, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 OAU T: 01581 600223 E: nealemcq@btinternet.com
Peter Nelson LESMURDIE Lesmurdie House, Lower Cabrach, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 4EU T: 01466 702236 E: lesmurdie@aol.com
Nicola and David Woodhead BRIERYHILL Brieryhill House, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD9 7LL T: 01450 373384 | M: 07824 958438 E: nicolaj.woodhead@me.com
Phil Bertin ULBHA The Old Manse, Isle of Ulva, Scotland, PA73 6LZ M: 07714 408599 E: philipbertin83@aol.co.uk
Nigel and Angela Taylor BARLOCHAN Barlochan Wood, Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrighthshire, Scotland, DG7 1PE T: 01556 600221 E: nigel@barlochanwood.com Noreen Drexel Tigh Cuileann, Auchnagoul, Inverary, Argyll, Scotland, PA32 8XT T: 01499 302677 E: farmernonie@gmail.com
Philip & Heidi Hunt GORSEMOOR Gorsemoor, Mull of Galloway, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG9 9HW T: 01776 840427 | M: 07766 481898 E: saxomophone@hotmail.co.uk Philip Gray SMEATON Smeaton Farmhouse, Smeaton Estate, East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland, EH40 3DT M: 07747 005475 E: philipgdgray@hotmail.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Phillip Stokoe BALNAGOWAN Balnagowan Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JQ T: 07817 004931 | M: 07882 978925 E: phil.stokoe@gmail.com Preistdykes Fold PREISTDYKES South Lodge, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11 1LR M: 07780 615887 E: allison-thomson@hotmail.co.uk Quoyscrofts WESTERHOOSE HIGHLANDS per Jem Roberts, The Ark, Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland, Scotland, ZE2 9ED T: 01957 711288 | M: 07484 875289 E: quoyscrofts@hotmail.com R & D Rennie EASTERSILLS Eastersills Farm, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 8SL T: 01555 870210 | M: 07734 704795 E: rennier@btconnect.com R & E Crawford RHUBODACH Stuck Farm, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, PA20 0QL T: 01700 502803 R & E McMillan ISLE OF BUTE Little Grenach Farm, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll, Scotland, PA20 9PE T: 01700 504690/500353 E: elawrence62@aol.com R & M Weir SUNNYSIDE t/a Sunnyside Estate, Venlaw, Greentowers Road, Cartland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 7RB T: 01555 662513 | E: funnyside@btinternet.com R & N Barclay HARESTONE South Road, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB52 6XF T: 01464 821738 | M: 07835 696603 E: magnus.barclay@hrntractors.com
R G Robertson PITGARVIE Pitgarvie Farm, Laurencekirk, Kincardinshire, Scotland, AB30 1RB T: 01674 840219 | M: 07919 541707 R.S. & J.M. Tilford MUNLOCHY Grianan, Bogallan Croft, Kessock, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 3XE T: 01463 731869 | M: 07867 666175 E: rstilford@gmail.com Rachael McConachie c/o Culfoich House, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, Scotland, PH26 3PN M: 07969 362658 E: rachael-mcconachie@gmail.com Redfield REDFIELD per Caroline McMinn, Redfield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, DG6 4PW M: 07704 577330 E: cazmcminn@aol.com Richard Haldane, MBE CLOAN Cloan Estate Trust , Cloanden, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1PP T: 01764 662100 | M: 07968 185633 E: rwh@cloan.co.uk Richard Thomson GERGASK Speyview, Lagganbridge, By Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH20 1AN T: 01528 544211 E: bettyandrich12@gmail.com Robert & Jan Steer MIRY PARK Miry Park, Sanday, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2BA T: 01857 600421 | M: 07933 398010 E: robert_steer@live.co.uk Robert Dixon KILBRIDE Kilbride Farm, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8QE T: 01546 605234 E: kilbridefarm@btconnect.com
R & S Strachan CAILAICH Cailaich Farm, Calgary, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA75 6QY T: 01688 400238 | M: 07884 060946 E: s.a.strachan@btinternet.com
Robert Fletcher BLAIRORDENS Leoch of Blairordens, Cushnie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB33 8LQ T: 01339 883206 | M: 07854 315496(R) 07414 689322(Stacey) E: robertfletcher87@gmail.com
R & V Jackson NETHER TULLOCH Nether Tulloch Farmhouse, Laurencekirk, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB30 1JA M: 04971 197040 E: richard@drammarine.com
Robert Hyslop & Sons REDRULLION Netheraw Cottage, Crawick, Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland, D84 6ET T: 01659 50129 | M: 07762 429190 E: Rab@redrullion.co.uk
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Robert McGoldrick AUCHENINESS 11 Woodside Terrace, William Street, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG5 4EF T: 01556 611362 | M: 07920 511231 E: robertmcg62@gmail.com Ronald & Frances Fergie KNOCKENDON Pinewood, Ancaster Road, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, PH7 4AL T: 01764 218673 | M: 07909 800656 E: rffergie@hotmail.co.uk Ross MacArthur BEN WYVIS 58 Tor View, Contin, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV14 9EE M: 07857 101828 E: ross_mac_92@outlook.com Royds Tylden-Wright Abel UBHAIDH The Roundhouse, Uvie Farm, Lagganbridge, Invernessshire, Scotland, PH20 1BS M: 07811 322722 E: roy.tylden.wright@gmail.com RSPB The OA Reserve KINNABUS per Stuart Lamont, Kinnabus Farm, The Oa, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Scotland, PA42 7AX T: 01496 300118 | M: 07772 920438 E: stuart.lamont@rspb.org.uk Ruth Thomas Torogay, Solas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5BY T: 01876 560307 | M: 07788 722700 E: ruthuist@gmail.com Sam Brooke ARDTRECK 28, Fiskavaig, Carbost, Isle Of Skye, Scotland, IV47 8SN T: 01478 640773 | M: 07775 953252 E: sam@viking-traders.co.uk Scott & Alison Brown SUNHONEY Sunhoney View, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 5GD M: 07824 358210 E: alison_fraser31@hotmail.com Scott Brown Woodhead Farm, Dewarton, Gorebridge, Mid Lothian, Scotland, EH23 4NY M: 07523 213777 E: capielaw@hotmail.co.uk Scott Farming MORANGIE Fearn Farm, Tain, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV20 1TL T: 07862 832522 E: admin@fearnfarm.com
MEMBERS’ LIST SDPN Ltd EASTERTYRE per Davina & Stuart Broster, Eastertyre, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH9 0LN M: 07876 694383 E: davinabroster@gmail.com
Stuart D. Campbell KEILLMORE Keppochan Farm House, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ T: 01866 833287 | M: 07786 621705 E: stuart.campbell@highlandcattlesociety.com
The Estate of Hillary Barker TORRIE Mid Torrie Farm, Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, FK17 8JL T: 01877 330203 E: bernard.barker481@btinternet.com
Simon Breasley 36 McNabb Street, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, FK14 7DL T: 01259 740300 | M: 07818 694788 E: thyme.consultants@btopenworld.com
Stuart Knox & Son INNISARD per Steven Knox, Bankhead of Alyth, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH11 8HQ M: 07736 643175 E: knox.bankhead@gmail.com
The Firm of D J MacGillivray PENNYGOWN FARM Pennygown Farm, Aros, Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JN T: 01680 812193 | M: 07879 474048 E: pennygown@hotmail.co.uk
Simon Howie Farms FINDONY Findony Farm, Muckhart Road, Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 0RA T: 01764 684332 | M: 0791 277272 E: simon@simonhowie.co.uk
Stuart McKay ACHNACROISH Duiletter Farm, Glenstrae, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1AP M: 07748 226203 E: stuartmckay726@btinternet.com
The Future Forest Company GLENAROS Glenaros, Salen, Mull, Scotland, PA72 6JP T: 07872 443984 | M: 07787 240394 E: redstag83@icloud.com
Sir W J D, Roberts STRATHALLAN Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1JZ
T. L. Nelson Kilmaronaig, Connel, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PH T: 01631 710223 | E: cassandhu@gmail.com
Sir William Lithgow, Bt & Son (Ormsary) ORMSARY Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PE T: 01880 770700 M: 07511 152299 - James Williamson E: enquiries@ormsary.co.uk Sonia Whittington POLMAILY The Jennings, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6XT T: 01456 450114 | M: 07812 576152 E: sonia@greatglenbandb.co.uk Stiubhart Fold STIUBHART 43 Whirlbut Street, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY11 3AA M: 07894 325134 E: joannefischbacher@yahoo.co.uk Stoneybyres Glen The Glen, 16 Stoneybyres, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 9UP M: 07727 262524 E: ross_lambie@hotmail.com Strathearn Fold STRATHEARN Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 6XF T: 01808 521462 | M: 07711 048866 E: john.a.c.cooper@btconnect.com Strathvaich Farms LLP STRATHVAICH Per Donald MacRae, Lubriach, Strathvaich, by Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV23 2QH T: 01997 455232
The Anderson Family BAIDLAND MAINS Baidland Mains, Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA24 5HS T: 01294 832581 | E: fm-banderson@outlook.com The Applecross Trust APPLECROSS Michael Summers, Estate Office, Applecross, Strathcarron, Wester Ross, Scotland, IV54 8ND T: 01520 744276 | M: 07368 269331 E: applecrossfold@gmail.com The Armstrong Family BALEMARTINE Farmhouse, Balemartine, Isle of Tiree, Argyll, Scotland, PA77 6UA T: 01879 220373 | M: 07801 503095 E: fiona.armstrong1@btopenworld.com The Buffalo Farm NANAMIKKI Boglily Farm Steading, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, KY2 5XY T: 01592 646252 | M: 07789 865575 E: steve@thebuffalofarm.co.uk The Burns Family TIPPETCRAIG Tippetcraig Farm, High Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK4 2EU T: 01324 813700 M: 07788 818315 / 07774 482831 E: tippetcraig@outlook.com The Culloden Fold CULLODEN c/o Mr John Cooper, Tordarroch Castle, Farr, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6XF T: 01324 812914 E: john.a.c.cooper@btconnect.com
The Hon Mrs Felicity Douglas-Home OLD GREENLAW Old Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD10 6UP T: 01361 810230 E: info@oldgreenlawfold.com The Keys Family ARDENTRAIVE Ardentrive Farm, Isle of Kerrera, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4SX M: 07772 991582 | E: dandkkeys@gmail.com The Moor Partnership CRAIG LEEK Invercauld House, Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5TS T: 07584 067565 E: jill@invercauldhouse.co.uk The Reid Family HEIGHWOOD HEIGHTS per Stuart Reid, Cauldhame Farm, Dunlop, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 4BT M: 07710 640073 E: sreid@live.com The Torridon THE TORRIDON Mr Daniel Rose-Bristow, Annat, by Achnasheen, Wester Ross, Scotland, IV22 2EY T: 01445 791242 | M: 07841 875822 E: dan@thetorridon.com Thea Groves STONEFIELD FARM Stonefield Farm, Glenmassan, by Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, PA23 8RA T: 01369 706640 | M: 07799 304013 E: theagroves@gmail.com Thomas Nelson ACHNACLOICH Achnacloich, Connel, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PR T: 01631 710796 E: thomasmichaelnelson@gmail.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Thomas Sloan The Coach House, Netherudd, Blyth Bridge, Peebleshire, Scotland, EH46 7AQ M: 07927 213584 E: thomasgsloan@yahoo.co.uk Thorniehall THORNIEHALL Thorniehall Farm, Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 0RL M: 07867 653927 E: scrozier76@gmail.com Tom & Claire Sample THE GEAL ROS Fossoway School House, Crook of Devon, Kinross, Perth, Scotland, KY13 0UL M: 07725 880351 E: twsample84@hotmail.com
VRW Contractors HAWTHORN Hawthorn Cottage, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB53 6TL T: 07717 2984335 | M: 07444 129910 E: russ22@live.co.uk W G C Farming Ltd KILMARTIN HALL Kilmartin Hall, Glenurquhart, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV63 6TN T: 01862 842632 | M: 07768 711868 E: wilma.morrison11@btopenworld.com Weem Farm Enterprizes Weem Farm, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2LD M: 07761 745183 E: cath@cakingsupertax.com.au
Tordarroch Estates TORDARROCH Farr, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6XF T: 01324 812914 | M: 07711 048866 E: john.a.c.cooper@btconnect.com
West Lothian Council BEECRAIGS per. Nick Hopwood, Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, EH49 6PL T: 01506 284516 | M: 07785 593731 E: nick.hopwood@westlothian.gov.uk
Townfoot Farm TOWNFOOT Townfoot Farm, Glassford, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML10 6TV T: 01357 521039 | M: 07595 444743 E: neiljmckay@gmail.com
Whitehills Estates Ltd WHITEHILLS Whitehills Farm, Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH4 1RQ T: 07967 029483 | M: 07967 029483 E: jonathan@whitehillsestates.com
Trustess of Cawdor Marriage Settlement DRYNACHAN Estate Office, Cawdor, Inverness, Scotland, IV12 5RE T: 01667 404666 E: hannah@cawdor.com
William Duncan & Co NEWTON OF ARDOYNE East Lediken, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB52 6SH M: 07900 901629 E: williamaduncan271@btinternet.com
Urquhart Farms URQUHART Urquhart Farm, Crossford, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY12 8QJ M: 07810 115231 E: colin_fleming@hotmail.co.uk
William Lawson WINDSOLE Rahalloch, Windsole Farm, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1PB T: 01764 663443 | M: 07970 530390 E: windsole1@aol.com
Valleyside Services Ltd FINNART ESTATE Finnart Estate, Rannoch, Perthshire, Scotland, PH17 2QE E: finnartestate@gmail.com
William MacLean SGUIR MOR Inverglen, Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1SG T: 01631 720560 | M: 07789 670264 E: williemaclean777@gmail.com
Valleyview MURKLE Valleyview House, Murkle, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 8YT T: 01847 895546 | M: 07920 067480 E: antoinetterc@tiscali.co.uk Veronica & Kevin Thomson CLACKRIACH Frosty Brae, Maud, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 5PF T: 01771 613560 | M: 07508 830593 E: veronicathomson@hotmail.com
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Yester Estate YESTER Per Jack Frater, Yester Estate, Gifford, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, EH41 4JF T: 01620 674720 | M: 07595 337922 E: jack.frater@yesterestate.com
ENGLAND A & M Farms WHITTY 11 Hillview, Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset, England, TA19 9HL T: 01460 391302 | M: 07990 530741 E: a.m.farms@hotmail.co.uk A E & J F Glover BORSDANE School Farm, Bagshaw Lane, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, England, WN2 2SR T: 07977 986131 E: atherton.paul1974@gmail.com A F Beavan and Co THE GRAIG The Graig, Llanfair, Waterdine, Knighton, Shropshire, England, LD7 1TS T: 01547 529543 | M: 07807 126370 E: sam.beavan@outlook.com A Richard & J Turner FELLBECK Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 3QY T: 01765 658079 | M: 07860 860678 E: richardandjean@outlook.com Adam Hewitt HEWITT Nield House Farm, Worcester Road, Harvington, Nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, DY10 4LP T: 01562 777651 | M: 07710 374297 E: adam.hewitt@btconnect.com Adderbury Park Farm Partnership ADDERBURY Park Farm House, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, England, OX17 3HH M: 07768 765733 E: ifraser@winkworth.co.uk
William Mitchell Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhill, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 1ES T: 0141 880 6681 | M: 07876 783354 E: bmcontracts@btinternet.com
Adworthy Farm Enterprises ADWORTHY Adworthy Farm, East Worlington, Crediton, England, EX17 4SY M: 07557 800060 E: adworthy.farm@gmail.com
Woodneuk Farm Ltd WOODNEUK per David Mitchell, Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Scotland, G78 1ES M: 07876 783354 E: woodneukfarm@btinternet.com
Alan Coddington & Miss H J Rushworth JAGGARDS Bunns Farm, Withergate Road, Worstead, North Walsham, Norfolk, England, NR28 9SF M: 07748 641522 E: h.rushworth@tiscali.co.uk
MEMBERS’ LIST Alex Wilson LEYFIELDS Bluestones Bungalow, Bluestones Close, Blacksham Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, England, ST13 8TD T: 01538 300504 | M: 07976 433819 E: alexmunki@hotmail.com
Ash Tree Farm FRAXINUS per Joanna Griffin, Ash Tree Farm, Alstonefield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 2FS T: 01335 310538/01335 818082 M: 07812 606790 E: jl.griffin@hotmail.co.uk
Amelia & Jason Greenway THE SPRINGWATER FOLD Farthings Farm, Westwood, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 3DF T: 01404 823527 | M: 07803 594973 E: springwaterfarm.enquiries@gmail.com
B Dickinson BROCKSTONES Brockstones, Kentmere, Kendal, Cumbria, England, LA8 9JW
Amy Edwards SAPPHIRE 2 Caple Hove, Windscales Road, Great Clifton, Cumbria, England, CA14 1XR M: 07975 606715 E: amy@bafcontracting.co.uk Andrew Crean DEEPDALE MARSH Marsh Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE31 8DD M: 07799 588133 E: acrean@autonomous.com Andrew G Letten & Ms Deborah Simpson CHEVIN Russell Farm, Leeds Road, Otley, Leeds, W Yorkshire, England, LS21 1DL T: 01943 462665 E: andrew@chevinfencing.co.uk Andrew Parkin THE CROWN Stone Cottage, Bickerton, nr Malpas, Cheshire, England, SY14 8AY T: 01829 720192 E: sales@rubellprintlink.com Anglian Water ALTON Alton Water, Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, IP9 2RY T: 01473 328408 E: awoolnough@anglianwater.co.uk Ann Chinner APETHORPE Bridge Cottage, 6-7 Bridge Street, Apethorpe, Nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE8 5DN M: 07792 175957 E: annchinner@sky.com Arthur & Suzanne Hill WALTON Hollybush House, 49 Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6HU T: 01952 728239 | M: 07970 678625 E: arthurhill49@me.com
Cannon Hall Farm CAWTHORNE Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, England, S75 4AT T: 01226 790427 | M: 07828 830034 E: robert@cannonhallfarm.co.uk Cartwrights MOSS FARM Moss Farm, Elleridge, Telford, Shropshire, England, TF6 6RL M: 07779 083593 E: skippy93.jc@googlemail.com
Ballardsfield Farm BALLARDSFIELD Ballardsfield Farm, Brighton Cross, Truro, Cornwall, England, TR2 4HD M: 07561 879563 E: ballardsfield@live.co.uk
Castles Estate CASTLES ESTATE c/o South Lynch Estate Office, Standon Main Road, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, England, SO21 2JH T: 01962 767910 | M: 07802 258341 E: bebe@southlynch.co.uk
Barleyards Farm Park BARLEYLANDS H R Philpot, Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, England, CM11 2UD T: 01268 290229 | M: 07736 301483 E: farmpark@barleylands.co.uk
Charles Briscoe TOLLER PORCORUM Woolcombe Farm Cottage, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset, England, DT2 0DS M: 07444 562458 E: billbriscoe@me.com
Ben & Sharon Robinson MOUNT PLEASANT Mount Pleasant Farm, Laverton, Ripon, England, HG4 3TA T: 01765 658046 | M: 07736 460570 E: ben@peregrinefinance.co.uk
Charles Dumas FAIRRIE Whitmore Vale Farm, Whitmore Vale Road, Grayshott, Surrey, England, GU26 6DH T: 01428 606882 | M: 07971087305 E: cpmdumas@gmail.com
Bentley Farm MACAULAY BENTLEY Bentley Farm, Swindon Lane, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire, England, HG3 1HR M: 07711 534223 E: bentleyfarm@bentley.farm Breckles Grange Farming Company BRECKLES Breckles Grange, Breckles, Attleborough, Norfolk, England, NR17 1ER T: 01953 499950 | M: 07795 432146 E: l.pilkington@netcom.co.uk
Charles James KENNEGGY Folly Farm, Lower Kenneggy, Rosudgeon, Penzance, England, TR20 9AR M: 07770 618625 E: charlesjames.follyfarm@yahoo.co.uk Chloe Lucas IRONGATE HIGHLANDS 51 Nelson Road, Basildon, Essex, England, SS14 1QQ M: 07983 334808 E: c_lucas86@hotmail.co.uk
Bullock Farms THE CLOUD Oaklands, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire, England, CW12 2PH T: 01260 223388 | M: 07484 135693 E: florencebullock@btinternet.com
Chloe Roberts & Matthew Iceton EOLHC-LASH 5 Black Cherry Close, Chilton-Moor, England, DH4 5NU M: 07788 211660 E: joeyrobertsxx@gmail.com
C & J Reeks LA HOGUE La Hogue Farm, La Hogue Road, Chippenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, CB7 5PZ T: 01638 751128 E: info@lahogue.co.uk
Cliffe Farm Highland Fold Ltd CLIFFE FARM Cliffe Farm, 9 Newsholme, Oakworth, Keighley, N. Yorkshire, England, BD22 0QT T: 01535 642446 | M: 07532 131524 E: david.clarkson65@gmail.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Clive & Beverley Wrisdale GANNOW HILL Gannow Hill, Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, SY11 4NX M: 07711 879542 E: clivewrisdale@googlemail.com Col R Martin, OBE THE BRAND Brand Partnership, The Brand, Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, LE12 8SS T: 01509 890269 E: robertcjmartin@aol.com Coombe Lodge Estate RUDGEND Langford Court, Langford, Bristol, England, BS40 5DA T: 01934 862498 E: david@langfordcourt.co.uk Corve Barn Farm CORVE DALE Corve Barn Farm, Brockton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6QX T: 01746 785028 | M: 07794 987218 E: susiebrown2002@gmail.com County Carriages LITTLE TREWINCE Blackdog Mews Apartments, Little Trewince Farm, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, England, TR3 7BZ M: 07858 416249 E: iparker.horses@gmail.com Craig Leach RIVERFIELD Frandham Cottage, Minnis Lane, River, Dover, Kent, England, CT15 7DN M: 07851 424146 E: riverfield@mail.com Croft Cottage PICKING CROFT Croft Cottage, Picking Croft Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire, England, HG3 2BE T: 01423 567271 | M: 07841 194603 E: sarah.wall@arrow.com
D Andrew R Anderson 1 Titus Way, North Hykeham, Lincoln, England, LN6 9FA T: 01890 818984 D Sims & Son WOODEAVES HIGHLANDS Woodeaves Farm, Fenny Bentley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 1LF T: 01335 350255 | M: 07964 378855 E: ellie.l.sampo2003@icloud.com D T Wood ABBOTS READING per Tony Wood, Abbots Reading Farm, Haverthwaite, Nr Ulverston, Cumbria, England, LA12 8JP T: 015395 31203 | M: 07812 173334 E: tonywood0406@gmail.com Dame Theresa Sackler EARLS COURT Earlscourt Farm Ltd, Rooks Nest Est Office, Stroud Farm, Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire, England, RG17 7SH T: 01488 71869 | M: 07500 229285 E: robert@rooksnest.net Damien Gray MILLBARN Mill Barn Farm, Waterside, Darwen, Lancashire, England, BB3 3NY T: 01254 776161 | M: 07841 538831 E: damien_gray@live.com Daniel Newcomb ORCHARD HOUSE Orchard House, George Pit, Escomb, Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham, England, DL14 7SU T: 01388 609647 E: ohhighlandcattle@outlook.com David Alan Maughan Springmead, Stubhampton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, DT11 8JU T: 01258 830568 | M: 07776 016473 E: sammaughan@hotmail.com
D & J Jennings EDGE FARM Edge Farm, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6DU M: 07540 392494 E: jemmajennings1@gmail.com
David W. Drabble BEEHIVE HIGHLANDS Stone Barn, Beehive Farm, Union Street, Harthill, Sheffield, England, S26 7UH T: 01909 773956 | M: 07885 583567 E: d.w.drabble@gmail.com
D & V Nuthall Ltd OLD HOUSE FARM Old House Farm, Marlow Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks, England, HP14 3UN M: 07940 358371 E: oldhousefarmbucks@gmail.com
David Williams MEREWOOD Fellside House, Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, England, LA12 7NT T: 01229 587769 | M: 07787104551 E: david.williams@impact-dtg.com
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Dennis R Salt & Susan Salt RATTENRAW Rattenraw Farm, Otterburn, Northumberland, England, NE19 1LH M: 07702 559020 E: susansalt12@gmail.com Dominic Shorthouse 4 Wedderburn Road, London, England, NW3 5QE M: 07785 254594 E: dominic@engcap.com Donna Somers WINTER HILL 5 Castle Ings Close, New Farnley, Leeds, England, LS12 5ED M: 07947 600332 E: smirnoff71@hotmail.com Dr H A Hoather OAK Oak House, Hassalls Lane, Bridge Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, England, CH2 4GA T: 01244 300742 (eve) | M: 07801 342072 (day) E: hugh.hoather@btinternet.com Dumble Farm Ltd DUMBLE Beckend Farm, Arram, Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, HU17 7NR M: 07949 308203 E: dumblefarming@gmail.com E M & S E Carter TRIMDON East House Farm, Trimdon Village, County Durham, England, TS29 6NH M: 07811 385757 E: susancarter1947@hotmail.co.uk Emily M Duggan STUDHOLME Cardewlees Farm, Carlisle, Dalston, Cumbria, England, CA5 6LF T: 01228 710781 | M: 07920 773439 E: hewitt.1992@hotmail.com F & G Heslop GLEBE VIEW Glebe View, Glebe Farm, Ribston Road, Spofforth, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, HG3 1AB M: 07515 420118 E: heslop251@gmail.com Farm Matters Ltd FARMMATTERS 3 Sunniside Court, Sunniside, Tyne & Wear, England, NE16 5QE E: paul@farm-software.co.uk Farmison Bondgate Green, Ripon, N. Yorkshire, England, HG4 1QW M: 07841 732491 E: andrew.cavanna@farmison.com
MEMBERS’ LIST Flasby Estate FLASBY Moorside Farm, Flasby, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, BD23 3QA T: 01756 700585 | M: 07793 937321 E: farmmanager@flasby.com G & A Parkinson Roundhill Farm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9ET T: 01539 433301 | M: 07975 691040 G & J Farming Ltd CLAYTON Howell House Farm, Howell Lane, Clayton, England, DN5 7DQ M: 07833 491730 E: gandjfarmingltd@gmail.com G and A Parkinson Roundhill FArm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9ET T: 01539 433301 | M: 07713 462531 E: angusparkinsonroundhillfarm@outlook.com Gareth & Kate Jones COURT FARM Court Farm, c/o Oaklands, Deblins Green, Callow End, Worcester, England, WR2 4UE M: 07968 597830 E: kateholder123@yahoo.co.uk Gatcombe Park Estate GATCOMBE Minchinhamton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL6 9AT T: 01453 885377 | M: 07767 317314 E: donna.morgan@royal.uk Gerald Lowthian SWARTHDALE Fraene Farm, Swarthdale Road, Over Kellet, N Carnforth, Lancashire, England, LA6 1DY T: 01524 734378 E: g.lowthian62@gmail.com Gina & Sandra Hewitt UPTOWN HIGHLANDS Uptown Farm, Willey Lane, Cockerham, Lancashire, England, LA2 0EA T: 07901 935389 | M: 07796 006126 E: sandrahewittdesigns@live.com Graham Smith CLOVER Clover Farm, West Tofts Road, Mundford, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP26 5EJ M: 07946 733188 E: graham.smith09@hotmail.co.uk Guy R Mumford YARCHESTER 76 Bridge North Road, Broseley, Shropshire, England, TF12 5DR M: 07779 297366 E: mumford002@btinternet.com
Hall More Farm MORPHET’S HIGHLANDS per J Cameron Morphet, Feild House, Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, England, LA7 7BP T: 01524 781918 | M: 07732 280661 E: cameronmorphet@yahoo.co.uk Ham Wood Farm HAM WOOD The Lodge, Breach Hill Lane, Chew Stoke, Somerset, England, BS40 8YD M: 07973 671280 E: sophie@hamwoodfarm.co.uk Hardmoor Highlands HARDMOOR HIGHLANDS Hardmoor Farm, Broad Highway, Wheldrake, York, England, YO19 6BE T: 01904 448248 | M: 07814 024824 E: tobyhjohnsonltd@yahoo.com Harry W Dodd RIVERSIDE Riveside Cottage, Organford Road, Holten Heathe, Poole, Dorset, England, BH16 6LA T: 01202 661919 | M: 07836 734003 E: harry@hpminvestments.co.uk Harthill Highlanders HARTHILL 4 Northlands, Harthill, Sheffield, S. Yorkshire, England, S26 7XZ T: 01909 773034 | M: 07776 055107 E: renandpete@gmail.com Henson & Andrews Ltd BEMBOROUGH Bemborough Farm, Near Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 5FN T: 01451 850307 | M: 07917 247238 E: mike.caunter@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk Highlands of Astbury Ltd HIGHLANDS OF ASTBURY Clough Cottage, Oak Lane, Astbury, Cheshire, England, CW12 3NT M: 07831 096127 E: accounts@highlandsofastbury.co.uk Hobbledown West London Ltd HOBBLEDOWN HEATH Staines Road, Hounslow, London, England, TW4 5DS M: 07454 909096 E: tina@hobbledown.com HuRuCo Rare Breeds MAHURUCO Whirlow Hall Farm, Whirlow Lane, Sheffield, S. Yorkshire, England, S11 9QF M: 07842 716019 E: huruco8789@gmail.com
Ian Melluish GOODTREES Goodtrees Farm, Holtye Road, Cowden, Kent, England, TN8 7EB M: 07801 179720 E: ian@goodtreesfarm.co.uk Israel Farm ELDORTH Israel Farm, Eldroth, Austwick, N. Yorkshire, England, LA2 8AN M: 07712 708926 E: mjgiform@gmail.com J & R A Speed EPPLETON Little Eppleton Farm, Hetton Le Hole, Tyne & Wear, England, DH5 0RA M: 07979 697058 E: speedfarming@yahoo.co.uk J & R M Sunter HECKNEST Heckenhurst Farm, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire, England, BB10 3LW T: 01282 832922 | M: 07766 742179 E: j_sunter@sky.com J H Veall & Son WHITE HOUSE per Anita Pellow, White House Farm, Summer Gates Lane, Bratoft, Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, PE24 5BZ M: 07572 107237 E: anitapellow@hotmail.com J M & M C Bradley THELBRIDGE HALL Thelbridge Hall, Witherridge, Tiverton, Devon, England, EX16 8NZ T: 01884 860226 | M: 07305 320100 E: milly.bradley43@gmail.com J Roderick B Peacock & Mrs M N Peacock SAINT MARYS St Mary’s Hall, Church Road, Wiggenhall-St Mary-The Virgin, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE34 3EJ M: 07785 361650 E: roderickpeacock31@gmail.com J W G Dalby & Sons RINGSWOOD Cestersover Farm, Pailton, Nr Rugby, Warickshire, England, CV23 OQP T: 01788 832188 E: dalby@farmline.com James Mawle HISLAND J2 Farming, Hisland, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, SY11 4JF T: 01691 610934 office | M: 07970 462516 E: james@jamesmawle.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST James Williamson KINGS HILL 22 Monks Way, Shireoaks, Nottinghamshire, England, S81 8NE T: 01909 473034 | M: 07393 216822 E: jamespw79@googlemail.com
Joe Dyson ROCKINGSTONES 4 Rockingstones Farm, Quebec Road, Outlane, West Yorks, England, HD3 3FQ M: 07515 492528 E: dyson951@gmail.com
James Williamson & Jacky Harrison REILTH TOP Reilth Top, Bishops Moat, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England, SY9 5LL T: 01588 630666 | M: 07768 611391 E: james@williamsonharrison.co.uk
John Fenton SPRINGWELL Springwell House, Elmswell, Driffield, East Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, YO25 3EL T: 01377 252021 | M: 07831 260609 E: jpf@springwellhouse.co.uk
Jamie Baker & Laura Cooke BRENTWICK Wick Farm, Wick Lane, Lympsham, Somerset, England, BS24 0HG M: 07388 321140 E: jamiebaker1461@gmail.com Jamie Beau-Brewer BEAU Norval Farm, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcester, England, WR11 8TS M: 07792 026695 E: jamiesbrew@hotmail.co.uk Janice Wood AYUP OF DRIFFIELD King’s Mill House, King’s Mill Road, Driffield, Yorkshire, England, YO25 6TT M: 07770 888640 E: jan@pinpoint-marketing.co.uk
John Starkey Farming NORWOOD PARK Ossington House, Ossington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, NG23 6LD T: 01636 321385 | M: 07801 227194 E: starkey@farming.co.uk Julian Manyon THE FELIX FOLD Borley Hall Farm, Borley, Near Sudbury, Suffolk, England, CO10 7AB T: 01787 372141 E: jmanyon@hotmail.com K & J Gascoigne Yorkshire Highlanders SALJEN Holly Beck Farm, Commonside, Flockton, Nr Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, WF4 4DA T: 01924 848161 | M: 07850 694057 E: kandjgascoigne@googlemail.com
Kilberry Home Farm TRAIGH BHAN per Matthew Jarrett, 37 Big Green, Warmington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE8 6TU M: 07949 486066 E: m_jarrett@btinternet.com L & L Braines, Farmers WEST EDMONDSLEY 10 Mill Street, Millfield, Sunderland, England, SR4 7BG T: 0191 565 6530 & 567 6773 M: 07702 724759 E: info@braines.co.uk L & M Evans DENHOLME Denholme, Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England, DL13 5PS T: 01388 710394 | M: 07710 594574 E: l.evans758@btinternet.com L & S Morgan SHELLEYS-ORCHARD East Nutcott, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon, England, EX16 8EE T: 01884 881519 | M: 07867 801380 E: lesleyam46@gmail.com Lady Caroline Douglas-Home, MBE.DL Heaton Mill House, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, England, TD12 4XQ T: 01890 882303 E: cdh@heatonmill.com
Katharine Singleton-Smith & Daniel Singleton RYEWATER Ryewater Farm, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, England, DT2 0QF T: 01935 891111 | M: 07730 315309 E: singletonde@hotmail.com
Latch Lodge Cattle Company LATCH LODGE 7 Croft Place, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA10 1RT M: 07934 303199 E: jenniedmead@hotmail.com
Katherine Dunkley OAKSIDE Barr Farm, Town Street, Old Malton, N. Yorkshire, England, YO17 7HD M: 07899 008740 E: kl.dunkley@hotmail.com
Lauren Bethell HEALEY VIEW 18 Foxglove Drive, Whittle-le-woods, Chorley, Lancashire, England, PR6 7SG M: 07450 256680 E: lauren-bethell@hotmail.co.uk
Joanna & Thomas Dyer COLREADY Beechwood House, Main Road, Farthinghoe, Nr Brackley, Northants, England, NN13 5PB T: 07714 102824(H) | M: 07765 085525 (T) E: tdyer3@hotmail.co.uk
Kathrine Crompton WADE’S BECK 78 Moor End Road, Mellor, Stockport , Cheshire, England, SK6 5PT M: 07786 168862 E: kathrine.crompton@virgin.net
Lauren’s Cows Kings Barn, Crackenthorpe, Appelby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, CA16 6AF T: 01768 353638 | M: 07739 084767 E: jude@laurenscows.com
Joanne Weatherby WEATHERBY Greenacres Farm, Milborne St Andrew, Dorset, England, DT11 0JG T: 01258 837277 | M: 07768 662748 E: jo.weatherby@icloud.com
Keyston Farms KEYSTON Manor Farm, Keyston, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, PE28 0RX T: 01832 710333 E: minto@keystonfarms.co.uk
Liam James Smith SMITHBANK 15 Fernbank Close, Stanningley, Leeds, England, LS13 1BX M: 07918 821049 E: liamsmith91@hotmail.co.uk
Jasmine-Grace Tarran-Smith SKYE 12 Manor Road, Middle Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, WR11 8LL T: 01386 833976 | M: 07712 338430 E: jasminegrace323@icloud.com Jo & Owen Hewitson ELOGAN Westgate Farm, Yarm Road, Middleton St. George, Darlington, England, DL2 1HP M: 07584 325682 E: jo.clay1990@hotmail.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Low Butterby Farm LOW BUTTERBY HIGHLANDS per Ros Wells, Low Butterby Farm, Croxdale, Durham, England, DH6 5JN T: 0191 378 2165 | M: 07717 333331 E: roswells450@gmail.com
Matthew Sharp HOLLY HEAD Holly head, Hollywood Road, Mill Brow, Cheshire, England, SK6 5LR T: 0161 427 8438 | M: 07919 091746 E: matthew@mps-construction.com
LRC Smallholders HEALLYGAN HIGHLANDS Logan Charnock, 2 Oak Villas, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire, England, SK15 3PF M: 07956 074346 E: logancharnock@hotmail.com
Mawley Hall LLP MAWLEY HALL Mawley Hall, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, Shropshire, England, DY14 8PN M: 07976 227164 E: peter.williams@rokos.co.uk
Lyndon Ian Parrish KAITLYN JOY Cocking Farm, Handley Banks, Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST11 9EX T: 07748 116148 E: plyndon112@aol.com
Messrs J T Lamb BURNS per David Lamb, Tewet, Burns Farm, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, England, CA12 4RR T: 01768 779112 | M: 07843 866977 (Linda) E: linda@burns-farm.co.uk
Malcolm Leonard Miles MAL JAN Willowbrook, Tring Road, Long Marston, Tring, Hertfordshire, England, HP23 4QL T: 01296 668164/662352 E: mlmiles@supanet.com
MFR Associates LAKE ROBERTSON Hamilton Court, Scorton Road, Brompton on Swale, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, England, DL10 7EQ T: 01748 811114 | M: 07973 387393 E: fraser@thevancentre.com
Mark Braines DAISY HILL Daisy Hill, 10 Mill Street, Millfield, Sunderland, England, SR4 7BG E: mark@braines.co.uk
Michael Burgess NORTWELLE Future4C Ltd Watermill, The Old Mill House, Main Street, Norwell, Nr Newark, England, NG23 6JN M: 07768 014950 (Michael)/ 07711 811727 (Chris) E: chris.lightbody@future4c.co.uk
Mark Horgan HORGAN Crouch Farm, Bloxham Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, OX16 9UN M: 07966 402510 E: markhorgan@hotmail.co.uk Mark Luscombe BRANDCLIFFE New Friars Garth Farm, Malham, Skipton, N. Yorkshire, England, BD23 4BY T: 01729 830608 | M: 07932 661266 E: malhamark@gmail.com Mark Whalley AUGHTON Broad Oak Farm, Formby Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, L39 7HQ M: 07968 721899 E: whalleymark@live.co.uk Martin & Lindsey Trees GRAFTON Mount Pleasant, Temple Grafton, Warwickshire, England, B50 4LQ T: 01789 773272 M: L 07759 019810/M 07785 333742 E: lindsey@graftonfold.com
Michael Harris Orchard View Farm, Winderton, Banbury, Oxon, England, OX15 5JF M: 07786 911628 E: sharonharris8@yahoo.com Miss Daphne Allan SUMMERBERRY Summerberry, 74 South Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warickshire, England, CV23 OBZ T: 01788 543420 Miss Emma Dale & Mrs Fiona Cox CHATER 12 Station Cottages, Wing Hollow, Wing, Oakham, Rutland, England, LE15 8RY T: 01572 737458 E: fionadale@btinternet.com Miss J Horberry GRAIZELOUND Croft House, Graizelound Fields, Haxey, Doncaster, S. Yorkshire, England, DN9 2NA T: 01427 752230 E: jillian.horberry@zen.co.uk
Miss M E Chapman BISHOPTHORPE Moor Farm Bungalow, Bishopthorpe, York, Yorkshire, England, YO23 2UF T: 01904 702383 E: maggiechap@tiscali.co.uk Moor House Farm HADDEO MOOR per Simon Ford, Moor House Farm, Upton, Taunton, Somerset, England, TA4 2HY T: 01398 371624 | M: 07901 510847 E: moorhousefarm1962@gmail.com Mortimers Farm Ltd MORTIMERS Mortimers Farm, Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, SO50 7EA T: 02380 601938 E: mortimersfarm@btinternet.com Mr & Mrs C L Fisher THE FISHER 202 Smedley St, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 3JD T: 01629 57376 E: tina.fisher1980@icloud.com Mr & Mrs Christian Dodd HINDERTON Four Acre Farm, Chester High Road, Hinderton, Chester, England, CH64 7TA M: 07800 826564 E: christiandodd1@gmail.com Mr & Mrs D Booth SCHOLES 166 Scholes Village, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire, England, S61 2RQ T: 01142 465305 E: davidmml@sky.com Mr & Mrs Lindsey Rastall PINCAN DENE Thistle House, Murcot Rd, Childswickham, Broadway, Worcestershire, England, WR12 7HR T: 01386 853843 E: lindseyrastall@poutlook.com Mr & Mrs M Iredale CARROCK Howhill, Hutton Roof, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 OXY T: 01768 488858 | M: 07920 048122 E: gill@carrock.co.uk Mr & Mrs M Ward THORNLEY HIGHLANDS 10 Nateby Close, Longridge, Preston, England, PR3 2PH T: 01772 786601 E: jrow@hotmail.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Mr & Mrs Philip Kettle MELKETT 1 Preceptory, Stainby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, NG33 5QR T: 01476 860099 | M: 07870 283084 E: kettlephillip@yahoo.com Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip HELLIFIELD Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, BD23 4LA T: 01729 850217 | M: 07812 105375 E: info@hellifieldhighlandbeef.co.uk Mr & Mrs S Jordan & Louis ACRE Acre House, The Down, Chetton, Nr Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, WV16 6UA T: 01746 868281 | M: 07791 462536 E: l.jjordan@hotmail.co.uk Mr & Mrs S Waite NETHERWOOD Netherwood Heys Farm, Netherwood Lane, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, HD7 6AT T: 01484 842414 E: swaite57@outlook.com Mr & Mrs Simon Haley SEAM Marland Lodge, Church Bank, Eggleston, Co. Durham, England, DL12 0AH T: 07968 375307 | M: 07828 291192 E: seamfoldhighlands@gmail.com Mr A G Webber STOCKHAM Woodham House, Stockham Farm, Thelbridge, Crediton, Devon, England, EX17 4SJ T: 01884 860308 E: webber415@btinternet.com Mr Anthony & Mrs Lynne Ridley CORNSAY LODGE The Lodge, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, Co Durham, England, DH7 9DB T: 01913 734359 E: cornsaylodge@talktalk.net Mr C L V P Evans Lady Arbour Court, Winforton, Herefordshire, England, HR3 6NU T: 01544 327223 | M: 07971 081764 E: cpe@ladyarbourcourt.com Mr Christopher G McLean May 26 Bradley Avenue, Bristol, England, BS11 9SL M: 07774 493594 E: ram1528@outlook.com
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Mr Colin Hobden STANSTED 1 Coronation Cottages, Dean Lane End, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, England, PO9 6EL M: 07824 901607 E: cohobden@btinternet.com Mr D Greenhaugh THE PHEASANT 4 Hanover Court, Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, England, TR18 4UJ M: 07761 214979 E: mail@davidgreenhaugh.com Mr D Haighton ELLERDINE Muckleton Bank Farm, Telford, Shropshire, England, TF6 6RQ T: 01939 251128 | M: 07882 630220 E: david.haighton22@btinternet.com Mr D J Tucker ALVESTON Alveston Estates, Alveston House, Alveston, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, CV37 7QL T: 01789 207960 E: david.tucker@alvestondevelopments.co.uk Mr D Mitchell UPPER CRAY Upper Cray Farm, Stainland Dean, Holywell Green, Stainland, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, HX4 9QA T: 01422 379273 | M: 07768 152153 E: david@dmddesign.co.uk Mr D Spence Grange Farm, Barton-in-the Beans, Leicestershire, England, CV13 0DJ T: 01455 290078 Mr David Cobb DARLTON Barrow House Farm, Woodcoates Lane, Darlton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, NG22 0TH T: 01777 228260 E: davidcobb@btconnect.com Mr David Johnson BRANDYFIELD Westfield Farm, Westfield Lane, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, S43 4TP M: 07967 757272 E: becky_johnson_@hotmail.com Mr Duncan & Mrs Angela Handley GILDEN VALE Quarry Farm, Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR3 6BL T: 01981 550096 | M: 07867 791626 E: gildenvale@yahoo.com
Mr Eddie McDonough 47 Merton Grove, Astley, Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, M29 7HT T: 01942 879841 | M: 07702 968591 E: eddiemcdonough@hotmail.co.uk Mr Edward Halford KIPPER LYNN 32 Peartree Bungalows, Blackhall Mill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England, NE17 7TW T: 01207 561272 | M: 07971 797953 E: mariannehalford@btinternet.com Mr Edward W Brown LINGFIELD Bilbrough Lodge, Bilbrough, York, N Yorks, England, YO23 3PP M: 07977 208477 Mr G H & Ms H R Palmer BLACKWATER Poplars Farm, Church Road, Worthing, Norfolk, England, NR20 5HR T: 01362 668464 | M: 07736 760829(H)/07761 981154(G) E: harriet.palmer94@gmail.com Mr G J H Rainey & Ms Isabel E A Rainey APRIL Bates Moor Farm, Foulsham, Dereham, Norfolk, England, NR20 5RS T: 01362 684406 | M: 07900 147363 E: batesmoorfarmbeef@gmail.com Mr Gary Davis YAXHAM 50 St Peters Close, Yaxham, Dereham, Norfolk, England, NR19 1RN T: 01362 696353 Mr Graeme Scott LYNUCK Fishrake Farm, Fishrake Lane, Rossendale, Lancashire, England, BB4 7AH T: 01706 822226 | M: 079171 496288 E: biggee63@icloud.com Mr H Carr & Son LEE GATE Wayside, Lee Gate Farm, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, BD23 4DN T: 01729 830436 E: christine.leegate@gmail.com Mr J Aspden HOLE HOUSE 10 Woodlands Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, BB2 5NN E: newinnfarm@btinternet.com Mr J Jameson BALTINGLASS Chinslade Farm, Cherington, Shipston on Stour, Warickshire, England, CV36 5JB T: 01608 686992 | M: 07710 519716 E: jonathanjameson@btinternet.com
MEMBERS’ LIST Mr J M Ayres REECHES 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP26 5LE T: 01366 728565 E: jimayres.ba@gmail.com Mr Jeff K Wild PADDOCK The Oaks, Ible, Grangemill, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 4HS T: 07860 239973 | M: 07860 239973 E: jackiewild1@hotmail.co.uk Mr Jimmy & Mrs Sarah Seed BCS Robinhill Cottage, Newlaund Farm, Greenhead Lane, Lancashire, England, BB12 9DU T: 01282 838093 | M: 07985 322011 E: jsseed@aol.com Mr JM Coyle SLIPPERFIELD Highfield Farm, North Road, Bretherton, Lancashire, England, PR26 9AY E: johnmcoyle@hotmail.co.uk Mr JM Hayward FLODDEN Cameley House, Cameley, Temple Cloud, Bristol, England, BS39 5AJ T: 01761 451111 Mr John C T Dalton AZERLEY Azerley Chase, Ripon, N. Yorkshire, England, HG4 3JJ T: 01765 658414 | M: 07774 183289 E: john@azerleychase.com Mr K Howman BORLAND Ashmere, Felix Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, England, TW17 8NN T: 01932 225445 (home) | M: 07789 301751 E: KHowman@ashgame.com Mr K Morton Ashley House, Church Lane, Glentham, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, LN8 2EL T: 01673 878996 Mr Kevin Lee Rice POLLEHILL Pollehill Farm House, Scragged Oak Road, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, England, ME14 3HL T: 01622 630572 | M: 07971 360000 E: KevinLeeRice@hotmail.co.uk Mr L T & Mrs A M Perkins THISTLE Clink Cottage Farm, Marlcliff, Bidford-on-Avon, England, B50 4NY T: 01789 490872 | M: 07816 877259 E: amperkins@aol.com
Mr Les Wardle SPRINGFIELDS Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST10 2LN T: 01538 266476 E: lwardle@plantmachinery.co.uk Mr M & Mrs T Charlton GREENFIELDS HIGHLAND Greenfields Cottage, Horton, Wem, Shropshire, England, SY4 5ND T: 01939 235078 M: 07971 079856 / 07496 299833 E: traceymtrac@btconnect.com Mr M J Monk CHADWICH Manor Farm, Chadwich, Bromgrove, Worcestershire, England, B61 0QG T: 0121 453 5825 | M: 07801 916891 E: elizabethmonk1@aol.com Mr Michael Poland MOTTISTONE Drivers Cottage, Lower Pershaw Lane, Upham, Southampton, England, SO32 1QF T: 01489 891468 | M: 07798 672427 E: michael.poland37@gmail.com Mr Michael R Whitehurst NOBUTMANOR Manor Farm, Nobut, Leigh, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST10 4QG T: 01889 502242 E: michael.whitehurst@outlook.com Mr Murray Mackay RATTAR Zantra Ltd, Garden Farm, The Town, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, PE19 5BE T: 01480 861066 | M: 07776 198556 E: murray@zantra.com Mr Neil Fletcher THORNYTHWAITE Hillcrest, Glaisdale, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, YO21 2PU T: 01947 897430 | M: 07774 950904 E: l_fletcher@hotmail.co.uk Mr NS Grundon TARA Tara, Colley Hill Lane, Hedgerley, Berkshire, England, SL3 4AT T: 01753 663111 E: normangrundon@hotmail.co.uk Mr P Edwards CHARNWOOD Little Scotland Farm, Burney Lane, Staunton Harold, Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE73 1BH T: 01332 865814 | M: 07764685345 E: petered_uk@hotmail.com
Mr P Gilder The Grafters, Stow Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England Mr P M Douglas-Home Old Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire, England, TD10 6UP T: 01361 810238 | M: 07710 463006 E: info@oldgreenlawfold.com Mr P Oliver & Mrs A. L. Oliver FECKENHAM Mutton Hall Farm, Feckenham, Reddich, Worcestershire, England, B96 6HJ T: 01562 777836 E: ollymuttonhallfarm@hotmail.com Mr Peter Snart WILLOWBOG Willobog Farm, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE48 3EF T: 01434 681217 E: willowbog@live.co.uk Mr R C Kerry 1 Simon Cross, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, IP13 OST T: 0728 746885 Mr R D Schuster GLENKINGLASS The Grange, Over Worton, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, OX7 7ES T: 01608 683442 | M: 07836 535250 (J) E: schusterjenniferc@gmail.com Mr R Parkinson KIRKSTONE Roundhill Farm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, England, LA22 9ET T: 01539 433301 E: paula@roundhillfarm.co.uk Mr R S Gibson CLAYROYD 10 Park Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, HX3 8SQ T: 01422 202895 M: 07840 272051/07510 557484 E: rsgibson1927@btinternet.com Mr R S Lines Seaton Cottage, Station Road, Great Ayton, Cleveland, England, TS9 6HB T: 01642 722237 Mr Richard C Wood BURRELL GREEN Burrell Green Farm, Inglewood Bank, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 9LH T: 01768 881373 E: burrellgreen@btopenworld.com
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MEMBERS’ LIST Mr Robert Wain THE ROSE 114 Mortledge, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 3SD T: 01629 580046 | M: 07751 670566 E: samanthawain@hotmail.co.uk Mr S & Mrs K Halsall SUMMERSTONE Thwaite House Farm, Summerstone Estate, Lofthouse, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire, England, HG3 5SN M: 07770 855885 E: steven.ledger@summerstone-estates.com
Mrs A M Kershaw ROUNDHILL Brookside Farm, Haslingden Old Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England, BB5 3SW T: 01706 216491 | M: 07855 530221 (Matthew) E: mk1brookside@aol.com Mrs Alison North-Lewis LIDDELL Liddell Hall, Colwell, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE46 4TW T: 01434 681261 E: al@northlewis.co.uk
Mr S K Brown BROWHAZE Kings Farm, 6 Little Common, North Bradley, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, BA14 0TX T: 01225 681451 | M: 07840 051252
Mrs Allison D Whitehead WARMLEIGH Lower Warmleigh Farm, Roper Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, BD13 2NR T: 01274 882234 E: dave44whitehead@gmail.com
Mr T C Hayes OAKEN Kilcott Mill, Lower Kilcott, Nr Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England, GL12 7RL T: 01453 843127 E: tchayes1@btinternet.com
Mrs Anne Popham SHUTTLETON Shuttleton Farm, Castle Hill, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon, England, EX15 3RX T: 01823 680396 | M: 07878 719176 E: anne.popham@btinternet.com
Mr T J Lake THREXTON Millstones, Threxton Est., Nr Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP25 6LT T: 01953 883285 | M: 07850 623839 E: terrylake@threxton.org.uk
Mrs Beverley M Wills KASSALIC New House Farm Bungalow, Kilmington Common, Kilmington, Warminster, Wiltshire, England, BA12 6QU T: 01935 844795 | M: 07866 417777 E: beverley.wills@outlook.com
Mr TDT Walkinshaw SWERFORD Oseney Mill, Swerford, Oxfordshire, England, OX7 9BD T: 01608 737228
Mrs Carol N Hocknell BURNBANK The Pinfold, Poole, Nantwich, Cheshire, England, CW5 6AL T: 01270 628414 | M: 07966 283858 E: carolhocknell1947@gmail.com
Mr Thomas Barr WILLOWBROOK 34 Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, LE9 1RB T: 0116 2841267 E: tombarr6@gmail.com Mr TJ Chapman DUXBRIDGES Hillside Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, England, TN26 3RQ T: 01233 860216/319 E: trevathills@gmail.com Mr W Haggas WALMSGATE Walmsgate Estates (Farming), Low Farm, Walmsgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, England, LN11 8QN T: 01507 480360
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Mrs Elizabeth Cliffe MALTHOUSE The Malt House, Norwich Road, Mulbarton, Norfolk, England, NR14 8JL T: 01508 570351 E: elizabeth@omicron.uk.com Mrs Gillian Watton GREYLAKE Greylake House, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA7 0PJ T: 01823 698914 | M: 07889 198340 E: gillwatton@yahoo.com Mrs Helga Thorpe Wheatfield House, Granary Fields, Ashill, Norfolk, England, IP25 7BN M: 07746 875142 E: drs.thorpe@hotmail.co.uk
Mrs J A Dawes CRAYCOMBE Craycombe House, Fladbury, Worcestershire, England, WR10 2QS T: 01386 860692 E: judithdawes4@aol.com Mrs J Peaster QUANTOCK Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA5 1HD T: 01278 732252 E: booie2803@hotmail.co.uk Mrs J W Barr Willowbrook, Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicestershire, England, LE9 1RB T: 0116 286 4354 Mrs Jackie Wild WAINSMORE The Oaks, Ible, Grange Mill, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 4HS M: 07860 239973 E: jackiewild1@hotmail.co.uk Mrs Jane Christine Whitehouse JANES FOLD Hulls Farm House, West Chiltington Road, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 2PR T: 01798 813936 | M: 07725 203439 E: rj@rdaconstruction.co.uk Mrs Janet Watmore MURRAY COOPER Holystone Est, Farnham Park, Sharperton, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE65 7AQ T: 01669 640030 | M: 07703 570172 E: chrisanjan@btconnect.com Mrs Jill Woolf & Mr Douglas Woolf TUTTS CLUMP Bradfield Hall Farming Partnership, Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire, England, RG7 6LJ T: 01189 744207 E: reading@romulusuk.com Mrs Jo Hunter & Mr Paul Hunter ALBINUS GRANGE 43 Lincoln Road, Dunholme, Lincoln, England, LN2 3QU T: 01673 861240 | M: 07919 000722 E: phorticulture@yahoo.com Mrs Judy Gardner ECKINGTON Manor Farm, Eckington, Nr Pershore, Worcestershire, England, WR10 3BH T: 01386 751600 | M: 07887 660104 E: info@eckingtonmanor.co.uk
MEMBERS’ LIST Mrs K E Whitbread KINLOCHEWE The Old Rectory, Dennington, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, IP13 8AD T: 01728 638335 E: katherine.whitbread@yahoo.co.uk Mrs Laura Kennedy LILYGREEN 22 Strawberry Fields, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, BB7 4DQ M: 07841 705436 E: lilygreenfold@hotmail.com Mrs M Fiddler LOCH MAREE Swifts House Farm, Bentley Lane, Heskin, Chorley, Lancashire, England, PR7 5UY T: 01257 451490 | M: 07808 481518 E: maree@nwss.co.uk Mrs M McIntyre BYFLEET Derisley Farm, 26 High Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England, KT14 7QG T: 01932 341586 Mrs Ruth Andrew BROOKFIELD Brookfield, Lyminster, Nr Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, BN17 7QN T: 01903 882505 | M: 07712 654379 E: remittance@hprop.co.uk Mrs Ruth Thomson CATESBY Home Park, Lower Catesby, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, NN11 6LF T: 01327 877675 E: ruth.catesby@gmail.com Mrs Sandra M Tedbury HARDHAM HIGHLANDS Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough, W. Sussex, England, RH20 1LB T: 01798 872985 | M: 07546 210114 E: stedbury@icloud.com Ms Joy M Griffiths CIM J2 Farming, Hisland, Aston, Owestry, Shropshire, England, SY11 4JF T: 01691 610964 | M: 07967 050154 E: joy.griffiths@tggroup.co.uk Ms Julia Carr MARRICK PARK Marrick Park, Marrick, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, England, DL11 7LH T: 01748 884348 | M: 07704 455854 E: julia@marrickpark.com
N & B W Green Tyn Y Drain Farm, Seiattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, England T: 01691 653893 | M: 07980 624914 E: n.green148@outlook.com Nathan Smith ROSALIE Lark Rise, Mill Lane, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, RG41 5DF T: 01189 787361 | M: 07549 420361 E: nsagricontracts@gmail.com Near Pastures Farm NEAR PASTURES HIGHLANDS per Oliver Young, Water, Rossendale , Lancashire, England, BB4 9NH M: 07971 199781 E: oliveryoung106@icloud.com New Forest Fold NEW FOREST Marney Cottage, Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, England, SO45 5TD T: 02380 842056 | M: 07799 040305 E: markfry@newforestcare.co.uk Nick Bennett MARTINGALE Martingale Cottage, Black Lane, Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England, ST18 0UL T: 01889 882689 | M: 07976 925843 E: hixonrecovery@aol.com Nick Sole HALLEN 46 Frenchay Close, Frenchay, Bristol, England, BS16 2QX T: 01179 021501 | M: 07785 288174 E: nicksole@gmail.com Nicola Brown BLUE BELLE Old Rectory Stone, Cumrew, Heads Nook, Cumbria, England, CA8 9DD T: 01768 896155 | M: 07787 515578 E: nikki3582@yahoo.co.uk Nigel G Darling BLUE CEDAR Long Meadow Barn, Intwood Farm, Intwood, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR4 6TQ T: 01603 452060 | M: 07799 773084 E: nigel@intwoodfarm.co.uk Norman G. A. Coles ROUNDOAK HIGHLAND Round Oak, Heniker Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, England, ME17 3ED T: 01622 844491 | M: 07811 209409 E: nga.coles@btinternet.com
NSC Home Farm CROXTETH per Gary Carroll & Debbie Mason, Home Farm Croxteth, Country Park, Croxteth Hall Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L12 OHB T: 01512 5422257 | M: 07842 771931 E: debbiemason@nscliverpool.co.uk Oli Harrison HARTSIDE Aimshaugh, Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3EL T: 01434 381461 | M: 07749 338142 E: aimshaugholi@gmail.com Oliver Ives STOCKSBANK Upper Sandal Farm, Deep Lane, Thornton, West Yorks, England, BD13 3SR M: 07738 763790 E: rocontractors@hotmail.co.uk Oulton House Farm Ltd WOODBROOK Oulton House Farm, Oulton, Norberry, Staffordshire, England, ST20 0PG M: 07967 501217 E: oultonhouse@sky.com Paradise Community Trust PARADISE per Roland Pinniger, Paradise, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL6 6TN T: 01453 837551 | M: 07768 101629 E: accountsl@novalis-trust.org.uk Paul Harris HARRIS 28 Wavendon Road, Salford, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, England, MK17 8BA M: 07771 883459 E: paul.harrisriba@googlemail.com Paul Langford WINDMILL 7 Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6AT M: 07971 861446 E: pleitch203@gmail.com Paul R Wright 6 The Plantation, Tosside, Lancashire, England, BD23 4SF M: 07710 686855 Peter & Sue Smith STOCKLEY Stockley Hill Farm, Peterchurch, Herefordshire, England, HR2 0ST T: 01981 550604 | M: 07810 873863 E: pasmith2009@hotmail.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Peter James Worth TITHE LOCHMABEN Tithe Farm, Church End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England, MK41 0LX T: 01234 846230 | M: 07970 595714 E: peterworth@anglo-pumps.co.uk
R. M. Jones PILLATON Smeaton Farm, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall, England, PL12 6RZ M: 07813 027657 E: info@smeatonfarm.co.uk
RJ & EE Powell KILFORGE per James Powell, Kilforge Farm, Bolstone, Herefordshire, England, HR2 6NE T: 01432 840692 | M: 07971 680689 E: james@kilforge.co.uk
Peter Murray HIGH CRANE High Crane Lodge, Hamsterley, Bishop Aukland, County Durham, England, DL13 3QS M: 07802 660220 E: petermurray333@gmail.com
R. S. Buglass GIBSHIEL HIGHLAND CATTLE Gibshield, Tarset, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE48 1RR T: 01434 240919 | M: 07776 416647 E: rogerbuglass@btinternet.com
Robert & Alice Dickinson CROFT MEADOW 2 Croft Meadow, New Road, Middleton, Derbyshire, England, DE4 4NA T: 01629 356267 | M: 07748 964529 E: robandalice@me.com
R., D.R., M. Middleton HAMDEAN Hamdean Farm, Peopleton, Pershore, Worcestershire, England, WR10 2DY T: 01905 840231 M: 07957 590322/07751 081586
Robert Bradley MOORSIDE 1 Old Guy Road, Mountain, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, BD13 1JB M: 07734 432753 E: r.w.bradley13@gmail.com
R.C.G. & E.C. Lywood HEATH HOUSE per Rupert Lywood, Heath House, Hopton Heath, Clungunford, Shropshire, England, SY7 0QB M: 07929 043381 E: maricchandler3@mac.com
Robert J Mumford 32 High Causeway, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6BZ T: 01952 727138 | M: 07539 955576 E: mumfordrobert194@btinternet.com
Philip Blatchford EMBOROUGH Emborough Farm, Roemead Road, Binegar, Radstock, Somerset, England, BA3 4XX M: 07801 089765 E: philip@emboroughfarm.co.uk Philip Martindale TWINSHOCK Yates Farm, Scot Lane, Blackwood, Manchester, England, BL6 5SL T: 01942 831483 | M: 07973 823798 E: pmartindale@yatesfarmnw.co.uk R & S Perryman DARTMOOR Lower West Coombe Farm, North Bovey, Newton Abbott, Devon, England, TQ13 8RS T: 01647 221453 E: sally.perryman@btinternet.com R Dunnett Holdings Ltd THORNTON PARK HIGHLANDS Thornton Park Farm, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorks, England, HX6 4NT M: 07977 127353 E: dunnettholdings@aol.com R G & P J Tucker LONGSTONE Millpark, Parracombe, Barnstable, Devon, England, EX31 4PE M: 07805 613998 E: highercowleyfarm@gmail.com R J Lund EAST CLOUGH East Clough Farm, Garsdale, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England, LA10 5PW T: 01539 620895 | M: 07974126397 E: sheila.eastclough@yahoo.co.uk R. H. McCall & Son WOOTTON PARK Wootton Park Farm, Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, England, B95 6HJ T: 01564 793151 | M: 07768 644244 E: ianroy@woottonpark.co.uk
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Rebecca Smith TENTERDEN 56 Priory Way, Tenterden, Kent, England, TN30 7BX T: 01580 763546 | M: 07970 601821 E: bexandjohn@talktalk.net Rhosyn Farm RHOSYN Rhosyn Farm, Scotch Hills Lane, Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire, England, DE13 8DE M: 07534 733423 E: rhosyn-farm@outlook.com Richard & Avril Lowndes GADDENS Gaddens Close Farm, Charlie’s Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, England, BH24 3FB T: 01425 471015 E: a.stewart@freeuk.com Richard Harris CROWNLEY Crownley, Lembury Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 6QD T: 01803 782847 E: richardharris@btconnect.com Richard Tuxford LAMBLEY GRANGE R C Tuxford Exports Ltd, Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, Notts, England, NG14 6NR T: 01159 652200 E: sharon.mcelroy@rctuxfordexports.com
Robert Tedbury Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 1LB T: 01798 872985 | M: 07803 087213 E: robert.tedbury@btinternet.com Roger Dunkley THE DOODALES Barr Farm, Town Street, Old Malton, Yorkshire, England, YO17 7HD T: 01653 694530 E: dunkley@thedoodales.co.uk Roger Richards CHYNOWETH Trevabyn Farm, Goldsithney, Cornwall, England, TR20 9JZ M: 07967 200783 E: roger.richards@staubynestates.com Rosie Wilson POTTERY FARM Pottery Farm, Whitney, Somerset, England, TA19 0SJ M: 07710 626875 | E: potteryfarm@me.com Rowland Johnson & Kerry Johnson HOLY WELL Stoneythorpe Hall, Southam, Warickshire, England, CV47 2DL T: 01926 811777 | M: 07740 438765 E: caroline@stoneythorpe.co.uk Russell & Sons CLELLAND Old Oaks Farm, Leighton Road, Neston, Cheshire, England, CH64 3SW T: 07720 847736 | M: 07902 937637 E: rasfarming@gmail.com
MEMBERS’ LIST Rusty Puffin OLDRIDGE Oldridge Farm, Ashbourne Road, Whiston, Staffordshire, England, ST10 2HU M: 07429 924946 E: newell.sp@gmail.com
Simon Barton CLEEDSMORE Cleedsmore Farm, Asstbury Lane, Eardington, Shropshire, England, WV16 6BW M: 07540076189 E: simon@aimutilities.co.uk
Steven Pass PASS HIGHLAND 177 Brooks Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, England, LE67 5Z T: 01530 839318 | M: 07881 665460 E: passhighland@btinternet.com
S J Frederick & Sons ROYDON 3 Temple Barn, Temple Farm Drive, Roydon, Harlow, Essex, England, CM19 5FU T: 01279 792375 | M: 07944 613336 E: charlie.frederick@icloud.com
Simon Denneny HORSLEY WOODHOUSE Golden Valley Farm, Golden Valley, Horsley Woodhouse, Derby, England, DE7 6BA M: 07977 408989 E: simongtr@live.co.uk
Sue Maisey FREYA Hop House, Fryup, Whitby, N. Yorkshire, England, YO21 2AP T: 01947 897097 E: sdmaisey@gmail.com
S Wheeler & Son BRYNMAWR Brynmawr, Newcastle, Craven Arms, Shropshire, England, SY7 8QU T: 01588 640298 | M: 07799 681134 E: clunvalleyorganics@googlemail.com Sally House LITTLEMOOR Littlemoor Farm, Littlemoor Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, England, TA9 4NL T: 01278 641104 | M: 07703 691596 E: sallyhouse@cpsoutlook.co.uk Sally Leighton HEADLAND 33 Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, DE55 7NJ T: 01773 833823 | M: 07889 413547 E: sallyann.leighton@gmail.com Samantha Rayner WINDSOR Berkyn Manor Farm, Stanwell Road, Horton, Slough, Berkshire, England, SL3 9PE T: 01753 682499 | M: 07500 773285 E: sjrayner@hotmail.com Sarah Cuthbertson BRADMOOR 49 The Plain, Brailsford, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 3BZ T: 07977 227171 E: sarahcuthbertson97@gmail.com Scott Weston 39 Amyson Road, Leicester, England, LE5 2EB M: 07432 246699 E: sjww2023@gmail.com Shadlock SHADLOCK Shadlock House, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, Lancashire, England, BB4 9LR T: 01706 222608 | M: 07970 973402 E: shadlockconstruction@btconnect.com Sharon Cordwell NEW GAP New Gap Farm, Manchester Road, Heywood, Manchester, England, OL10 2QD M: 07967 094842 E: sharon@pgcdemolition.com
Sir James Paice LOCHAVA Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, CB7 5LU T: 01638 721526 | M: 07767 421781 E: paicejim@gmail.com Sophie & Paul Jeffrey GALLERY 95 Ashbourne Road, Cowers Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, England, DE56 2LF M: 07531 148430 E: galleryfold@gmail.com Stan Sadler 11 Nursery Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, BH9 3AS T: 01202 859746 | M: 07781 208538 E: stancsadler@hotmail.co.uk Star Lake Cattle Company STAR LAKE Brownshill Court, Wick Street, Ditchcombe, Stroud, Gloucester, England, GL6 7QN M: 07515 526885 E: starlakefarm@msn.com Stephen & Lesley Burnett ASHGROVE 3 Shillbank View, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, WF14 0QG T: 01924 496709 E: burnettashgrove@gmail.com
Sustainable Farming Yorkshire Ltd CARTWORTH Cartworth More Road, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, HD9 2QS M: 07596 864711 E: sam@cartworthquarries.co.uk T J & E Barr HIGHCROSS Carleton Hill Farm Bungalow, Carleton Hill Road, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 8WS M: 07778 662735 E: tom@tjebarr.com T W T & M R Dawe FOXCOMBE Highlands, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 4BS T: 01566 783127 E: ruthdawe0866@gmail.com The Brooke Heritage Trust THE BURRATOR FOLD per Jason Brooke, Burrator House, Sheepstor, Yelverton, Devon, England, PL20 6PF T: 01822 855669 | M: 07510 866657 E: jbrooke@brooketrust.org The Chedley Fold Ltd CHEDLEY per Graeme Keep, Sycamore Farm, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, IP8 4NN T: 01473 834074 | M: 07850 768370 E: g.keep@btconnect.com
Stephen Casely GARLAND Garlandhayes Fm, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, England, EX15 1SB T: 01392 881262 | M: 07919 246655 E: stevecasely@outlook.com
The Countess of Inchcape SLIABH Manor Farm, Clyffe Pypard, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, SN4 7PY T: 01793 731223/242 | M: 07825 326446 E: paul.prictor@btconnect.com
Steven Morphy WELLAND VALLEY HIGHLANDS 46 Rockingham Road, Cottingham, Market Harboro, Leicestershire, England, LE16 8XS M: 07787 110285 E: stevenmorphy@icloud.com
The Harewood Farming Co Ltd HAREWOOD The Estate Office, Harewood Yard, Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, LS17 9LF T: 01132 886252 | M: 07719 957870 E: efairbank@harewoodestate.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST The Longview Fold LONGVIEW Longview House, Silsoe Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, England, MK45 2AX M: 07850 768370 E: g.keep@btconnect.com The Old Farm Shop HOUSE OF TYLER Milton Hill, Abingdon, Oxon, Oxfordshire, England, OX13 6AG T: 01235 831247 | M: 07860 129508 E: theoldfarmshop@aol.com The Sneep Farm THE SNEEP FARM Sneep Farm, Tarset, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE48 1RN M: 07887 500911 E: emmastirland1997@hotmail.co.uk The Wildlife Trust BCN LINGS The Manor House, Broad Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, England, CB23 6DH T: 01954 713500 E: invoices@wildlifebcn.org Tina Bere PENNY’S Penny’s Farm, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset, England, DT9 5LF T: 01258 821037 | M: 07967 174941 E: tina@bartlettcontractors.co.uk Tony Lang PARKHAM Farmers Roost, Parkham, Bideford, Devon, England, EX39 5PG T: 01237 451215 E: lang@pobroadband.co.uk Tony Snarey The Mill, Manthorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, NG31 8NH T: 01476 591941 | M: 07802 847734 E: ajs@tonysnarey.com Toseland Hall Farm TOSELAND Toseland Hall, Toseland, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, PE19 6RU T: 01480 880627 | M: 07768 640760 E: alexpilato@toselandhall.com Tracey Cater PIPPENFORD 31 Watts Road, Studley, Warickshire, England, B80 7PT M: 07714 102252 E: traceycater14@gmail.com
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Tracey Noy OAKWOOD Lower Lady Meadows Farm, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, England, ST13 7EZ T: 07979 343648 E: oakwood-highlands@hotmail.com
Wycoller Fold WYCOLLER Souteril Laithe, Keighley Road, Trawden, Lancashire, England, BB8 8NL T: 01282 867508 | M: 07977 479304 E: holmesteresa01@gmail.com
Trustees of the Hepple Estate HEPPLE per Walter & Lucy Riddell, Whitefield Hall, Hepple, Northumberland, England, NE65 7LN T: 01669 640209 | E: riddell.lucy@gmail.com
Zarina Peck MOORE’S COTTAGE Tara’s Barn, Slack Lane, Upper Mayfield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 2JX M: 07951 903941 E: zarinapeck1@gmail.com
W Burgess & Son WEAVERHAM WOOD Weaverham Wood Farm, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, England, CW8 3PJ M: 07708 035735 E: w_burgess@btconnect.com Will Hopkins PIDLEY The Hay Barn, Fen Road, Pidley, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, PE28 3DD M: 07773 421421 | E: willhopkins@live.com William J Annett BOWK HOUSE Bowk House Farm, Hudderfield Road, Denshaw, Oldham, England, OL3 5UN M: 07895 545476 E: annett.engineering@gmail.com Willow Farm FOXHOLE Braddon Cottage, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, England, EX21 5EP T: 01409 211138 | M: 07501 094880 E: mrwestaway@icloud.com Wilson & Butler SUNDBY Sparty Well, Ninebanks, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE47 8DB M: 07500 997841 E: richjwilson@yahoo.co.uk Wingate Associates Ltd STRATHGARVE Bridge House, 57 High Street, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, England, WVll 1ST T: 01902 737170 E: invoice@stphilips-care.com Wolf Meadows Farm Ltd WOLF MEADOWS High Bickington, Umber Leigh, Devon, England, EX37 9BG M: 07398 771383 E: wolfmeadowsfarmltd@gmail.com Woodstock Bower Farm WENMAR Stoke Buss, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England, WR15 8QN T: 01885 410443 | M: 07767 608012 E: martyncmoore@manx.net
ISLE OF MAN Sir Robert Goff EAIRY MOAR Eairy Moar Farm, Glen Helen, Isle of Man, IM4 3NP T: 01624 801020 E: iom@lissenhall.com
N. IRELAND Adrian & Tina Gallagher MEENAWARGY 197 Laytone Road, Meenawargy, Belco, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT93 5EB M: 07906 700207 E: adrianmgallagher@hotmail.com Alastair & Linda Moore MAYNECURRAGH 32 Mayne Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 7NS T: 02880 771135 | M: 07747 061156 E: alastairmoore01@hotmail.co.uk Alison Boyle BALLYCOPELAND 51 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT22 2BZ T: 02891 862873 | M: 07814 174772 E: ballycopelandhighlands@gmail.com Ballynacree House BALLYNACREE per Carolyn McCandless, 27 Glenstall Road, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT53 7QN M: 07714 467926 E: jmmccand@gmail.com Castlescreen Farm CASTLESCREEN 32A Castlescreen Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 8BA T: 02844 616743 | M: 07889 269640 E: hello@castlescreenfarm.co.uk
MEMBERS’ LIST Clive & Ashley Backus KILDRUM The Orchard, 82 Shankbridge Road, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT42 3DL T: 02825 891805 | M: 07801 747874 E: clive@simpsondevelopments.co.uk
James McDowell THE LONGFALL 36 Ballyvallagh Road, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 3NA M: 07563 516661 E: jim.mcdowell@live.co.uk
Patrick & Jean Johnston SLAVIN 15 Ardees Road, Slavin, Belleek, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT93 3HT M: 07855 458020 E: paddyjoe85@hotmail.com
Craig McCullough DRUMSHAMBO 285 Drum Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT80 9JJ T: 02886 751607 | M: 07769 728811 E: craig@robinmcculloughandson.co.uk
Jonathan Buchanan HOLLYHILL HIGHLANDS 107 Curlyhill Road, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT82 8LS M: 07719 142750 E: jbuchanan138@hotmail.co.uk
Philip Wharton CROHILL HIGHLANDS 16 Hill Street, Gilford, Craigavaon, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT63 6HZ M: 07711 157961 E: rwharton122@outlook.com
Damien McCullagh LEAGHAN 1 Mullydoo Road, Greencastle, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 8HB M: 07598 857689 E: patricia.mccullagh@skyglobal.net
Kevin McEvoy MOURNE 300 Moyad Road, Atticall, Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT31 4SU M: 07888 829889 E: mcevoyireland@gmail.com
Reuben Dooris MULLAGMOSSIN Bridgend, Glynn, Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT40 3HG T: 02828 276808 | M: 07514 137199 E: reubendooris@talktalk.net
David Arrell & Steven Campbell ARRELL HIGHLANDERS 32 Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Northern Ireland, BT45 8LB T: 02879 386318 | M: 07768 470621 E: lavinia.arrell@btinternet.com
Laura Anderson CLOUGHFIN 31 Flushtown Road, Sixmilecross, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 9DY M: 07393 917904 E: anderson.laura@hotmail.co.uk
David McKelvey DERG HIGHLANDS 11 Shannaghy Road, Killeter, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT81 7HB M: 07532 156478 E: mckelvey-andrew@hotmail.co.uk
Lismoney Fold LISMONEY per Derek Anderson, 35 Lismoney Road, Cookston, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT80 8RH M: 07717 083163 E: dekoanderson469@gmail.com
Drumsallagh House MURVACLOGHER per Lisa Smiton, 20 Tareesh Lane, Downpatrick, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 8JN M: 07547 314530 E: lisasmiton@outlook.com
Mark Lowe LISDOONAN Lisdoonan, 11 Lisdoonan Road, Carryduff, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT8 8AR T: 02890 814922 | M: 07710 600991 E: lisdoonan@btinternet.com
Gary & Maura Tennyson CALLAN 127 Lislasly Road, Charlemont, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT71 6TB M: 07900 287116 E: gary@callanconstruction.com
Mr D J McKee GLYNN 4 Shore Road, Glynn, Larne, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT40 3HQ T: 028 28 260656/260955 E: jdb40@hotmail.co.uk
Hollie & Kevin McGovern INISCARN 36 Iniscarn Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT45 7RS M: 07703 360625 E: kevinmcgovern36@gmail.com Jalex Livestock JALEX 88 Gloverstown Road, Randalstonn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 3HY M: 07816 775501 E: ruth@alexandertractors.com
Mr D McMillan SAINTFIELD 75 Middle Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co Down. Northern Ireland, BT24 7LP T: 02897 510224 | M: 07900 133642 Nigel Gillespie BARR AN CHNOIC 14 Crillys Hill Road, Killeter, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT81 7EW M: 07590 671897 E: ntgillespie@hotmail.com
Richard Chapman LEWAMY HIGHLANDS 24 Hilstonstown Road, Portglendone, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT44 8EG T: 028 258 22501 | M: 07740 945739 E: richard-chapman@hotmail.com Sam Maybin DUNAMOY 22 Collin Road, Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT39 9JR M: 07751 221727 E: sammaybin@yahoo.com Simon Greer AGHOREY’S 52 Cloghoge Road, Clare, Tanragee, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT62 2HB T: 028 38 841480 | M: 07596 116862 E: simonwilliamjohngreer@yahoo.co.uk Yvonne Muldoon DOON HIGHLANDS 52 Rehaghy Road, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT69 6ET T: 07730 092535 | M: 07732 031439 E: yvonnemuldoon1@googlemail.com
E:WALES yvonnemuldoon1@googlemail.com Archie Graham-Palmer CEFN PARK Cefn Park, Wrexham, Wales, LL13 9TT T: 01978 262889 E: archie@cefnpark.co.uk B Ridgway & M James TY COCH per Bethan Ridgway, Ty Coch Farm, Cyffig, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA34 0LX M: 07738 167598 E: bethridgway@hotmail.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ LIST Denise Penney PENNEY The Hermitage, Whitelye, Catbrook, Chepstow, Monmonthshire, Wales, NP16 6NP T: 01291 680099 E: dpenney@btinternet.com
Greenacres Animal Park GREENACRES per Andrew White, Mancot, Deeside, Flintshire, Wales, CH5 2AZ T: 01244 531147 E: info@greenacresanimalpark.co.uk
Deri Isaf DERI ISAF Deri Isaf Farm, Deri Road, Rhiwfawr, Wales, SA9 2RH T: 01639 831300 | M: 07766 811855 E: veronicadafydd@sky.com
Gwartheg Y Ucheldir Bryn Llwyd Highland Cattle BRYN LLWYD Bryn Llwyd, Llanddaniel, Angelsey, Wales, LL60 6DT M: 07807 309457 E: william.thomas6@btinternet.com
Duncan Havard TREHAFOD Little Lodge Farm, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 0SW T: 01497 847325 E: delveyhavard@hotmail.co.uk E.M. Lloyd MAESGWM Cilfynydd, Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, LL40 2EB T: 01341 421053 E: evelyn_lloyd@hotmail.co.uk Federico Pereira & Sarah Gealy GILFACH GOWER Gilfach Gower Farm, Argoed Road, Bettws, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA18 2PR T: 01269 540399 | M: 07730 532768 E: fed@pearcommunications.co.uk G. I. & M. Mault MORWYNION Llwyn Onn, Bryneglwys, Denbighshire, Wales, LL21 9NA M: 07757 642923 E: sara.a.mault@gmail.com Garw Valley Highlands GARW VALLEY HIGHLANDS Gelli’r Onn Farm, Richard Street, Pontycymmer, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, CF32 8HR M: 07892 803934 E: richard.oxby@btinternet.com Gemma Haines WALLIA GLYNDWR Gwarycoed Pantypwllau, Coity, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, CF35 6BP T: 01656 646017 | M: 07907 887107 E: gemhaines@googlemail.com Geuffordd Farm GEUFFORDD Geuffordd Farm, Geuffordd, Wales, SY21 9DP T: 01938 501474 | M: 07852 918193 E: tina.dyke@yahoo.co.uk
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Gwyn Roberts & C L Rees-Roberts CARNDOCHAN Dolhendre Isa, Llanuwchlljn, Y Bala, Gwynnedd, Wales, LL23 7TD T: 01678 540348 | M: 07880 728273 E: lowri.rees@btinternet.com Ian McCartney CORNIOG COCH Bwlch Gwynt Farmhouse, Llansadwrn, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA19 8HN T: 07970 013438 | M: 07796 086750 E: imservices@yahoo.com J. M. Shaw & S. J. Dod MOLFRANMOR Darren Fawr, Pontsian, Llandysul, Ceredigion, Wales, SA44 4UX T: 01545 590275 | M: 07773 888193 E: shaw990@btinternet.com James Mckerracher BRYN HYWEL per James Mckerracher, Bryn Howel, Pentir, Gwynedd, Wales, LL5 4UU M: 07747 028220 E: jimmack160@gmail.com John Griffith PANT HWFA Pant Hwfa Farm, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, LL57 3LA T: 01248 600344 | M: 07767 838088 E: panthwfa344@btinternet.com John L L Evans TYRHOS Tyrhos, Trawsmawr, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA33 6NA T: 01267 232478 | M: 07836 544890 E: office@evansbuildings.co.uk John Meirion Ap Rhodri CRAIGNANT PEDIGRE HIGHLANDS Bryntirion , Llangower, Bala, Gwynnedd, Wales, LI23 7BT M: 07583 023282 E: meirionaprhodri@hotmail.co.uk
Jonathan J Chapman LANGSDALE FACH Bryn Tryfer, Taicynheaf, Bontddu, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, LL40 2TU T: 01341 430258 | M: 07907 654670 E: jonjchapman@yahoo.com K.A. & R.W. Bunning BRONGELYNEN Brongelynen, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales, LL48 6RY T: 01766 772966 | M: 07725 047206 E: keithbunning@btinternet.com Linda Harries ABERDY NANT Hope Farm, Llandeilo, Carmarthen, Wales, SA19 7UR T: 01558 822430 E: hopestudwales@aol.com Mike & Stella Whyte TARTAN DRAGON Trehir Isaf, Cefnypant, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA34 0TT T: 01994 419345 | M: 07940 836874 E: info@tartandragon.co.uk Mr & Mrs E W Griffiths TY GWYN 3 Fron, Pandy Tudur, Abergelle, Wales, LL22 8UG M: 07776 322390 E: erylwyngriffiths@gmail.com Mr D & Mrs A J Williams WINDYHILL Plas Gynna Farm, Llanerchymedd, Anglesey, Wales, LL71 7AG T: 01248 471901 | M: 07871 288979 E: amanda@pgfagri.co.uk Mr David Powell EPYNT The Cwm, Garth, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, Wales, LD4 4BL T: 01591 620592 | M: 07967 551140 E: debbie@thefron.co.uk Mr Gareth Davies LLANERCHYDOL Bryn-cerrig, Stonelane, Brook Street, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 7NZ T: 01938 556939 E: gareth.r.davies@btinternet.com Mr Geoff G L Spawton THE MAY Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales, SA48 8HN T: 01570 423080 | M: 07966 066219 E: geoff@themay.co.uk Mr Geraint & Mrs Eleri Hughes UCHELDIR Bryn Pyll Farm, Trefriw, Conwy, Wales, LL27 0JP T: 01492 641379 | M: 07802 258306 E: eleri368@gmail.com
MEMBERS’ LIST Mr H & Mrs B Rowlands CELYN Pentrecelyn, Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales, SY19 7DZ T: 01650 521284 | M: 07971 638727 E: silverlinning944@gmail.com Mr Howard Dare FALCONS HILL Bryn Hebog, Brechfa, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA32 7QR T: 01267 202291 | M: 07898 741973 E: howard_dare@yahoo.co.uk Mr IR Davies TANAT VALLEY Tan-Yr-Iwen, Llangedwyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, Wales, SY10 9LP T: 01691 828461 E: cdhltd@btinternet.com Mr Jon & Mrs Vikki Hunt OAKLEAVES Little Garth, Cefn Mawr, Newtown, Powys, Wales, SY16 3LA T: 01686 626768 | M: 07506 950660 E: vikki.hunt@icpsltd.co.uk Mr Julian Ford LLAN Llan Farm, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales, LL48 6DU T: 01766 770399 E: julian.llanfarm@btinternet.com Mr OPR Carson ABERNANT Abernant-Y-Groes Uchaf Fm, Pond Place, Cwmbach, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, CF44 OEE T: 01685 881209 E: carsonmp@btinternet.com Mr Robin Chilton LEIGHTON Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 0PL T: 01938 820805 | M: 07841 567386 E: janchilton@madasafish.com
Mrs Portia Kennaway WORLDS END Plas-uchaf, World’s End Farm, World’s End, Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, LL20 8EH T: 01978 861904 E: sue@worldsendhouses.com Nant Newydd Caravan Park NANT NEWYDD per Neil Williams, Benllech, Brynteg, Wales, LL78 7JH T: 01248 852842 | M: 07787 931572 E: info@nantnewyddcaravanpark.co.uk Pencraig Farm PENCRAIG Benjamin Giles, Pen Craig Manor, Lleclvyd, Cardigan, Wales, SA43 2NR M: 07970 918641 E: ben@ultmacleaning.com Peter A Wright CAER FERCH UCHAF Cae’r Ferch Uchaf, Pencaenewydd, Pwllheli Sardis, Gwynedd, Wales, LL53 6DJ T: 01766 810980 | M: 07909 113778 E: mattycl@sky.com R Thomas & E Davies CARADOG Windy Corner Garage, Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA39 9HP M: 07867 558304/ 07919 387307 E: rhianmimi@hotmail.com R.W., F.D. & M.H. Reynolds BROADMOOR Upper Broadmoor Farm, Talbenny, Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, SA62 3XD T: 01437 781758 | M: 07879 404590 E: mk.reynolds@btconnect.com Sian Thomas & Paul Cleaver CARMEL Treflyn, Carmel, Caernarfon, Gwynnedd, Wales, LL54 7DS T: 07812 384289 | M: 07428 691448 E: siancarmel@gmail.com
Thea Woollatt DELPINIUM Gaer Hill Farm, St. Arvans, Chepstow, Gwent, Wales, NP16 6EZ T: 01291 645116 | E: ghfarming@outlook.com Tyr Bont Fold TYR BONT per Joe & Amy Durman, Tyr Bont, Taliaris, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA19 7DD M: 07534 849749 E: supremesporthorses@gmail.com W Green BEDOL Bedol, Sarn, Newtown, Powys, Wales, SY16 4HW T: 01686 670667 | M: 07957 650667 E: wlgreen2016@gmail.com Wendy Holt ARAN Drws y Nant, Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, Wales, LL23 7UL M: 07903 736666 E: woo_71@hotmail.com Williams Family WILLHOME Home Farm, Lewsetson, Camrose, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, S62 6JL M: 07876 357698 E: stuartwillhone@hotmail.co.uk
EUROPE ITALY
Agrigest s.r.l ACHAFADA per Orazio Tirelli, Localita Campolungo, 1, 29022 Bobbio (PC), Italy T: 0039 335 8102420 | M: 0039 335 8102420 E: orazio.tirelli@agrigest.biz Miss Donatella Acella & Family MORAG Via Sonetto 38, ALMESE (TO), 10040, Italy T: 0039 011 9350647 | M: 0039 3333 118820 E: acella@inwind.it
Mr W H Davies CEFN GWRHYD Waunwyd Farm, Ystradowen, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, Wales, SA9 2XX T: 01639 831281 | M: 07966 435582 E: whsdavies@gmail.com
T G & D A Jones & Sons PARC GWYN HIGHLANDS Parc Gwyn Farm, Llanvapley, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP7 8BW T: 01873 859252 | M: 07398 238950 E: danielhjones23@gmail.com
Zuchtergemeinschaft Eberhart CMS Christian Eberhart, Graflstr. 9, 39027 Graun I. V., Italy M: 0039 347 876 3793 E: christian.eberhart@rolmail.net
Mrs Beverly Evans YSCIRFAWR Gwarfelin Isaf, Merthyr Cynog, Brecon, Powys, PA, Wales, LD3 9SG T: 01874 690483 | M: 07961 587252 E: bevandsimon97@hotmail.com
Talwrn Farms Ltd WRISTLESHAM Talwrn Farm, Talwrn Road, Legacy, Wrexham, Wales, LL14 4ER T: 01978 840157 | M: 07725 350885 E: pete@talwrnfarm.co.uk
Amharc Farm AMHARC per John Cashell, Kilflynn, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, V92v2r0 T: 087 632 5621 E: john@cashellsolicitors.ie
IRELAND
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MEMBERS’ LIST Ann Kealy BALLYVOLDEN Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland, R93 A094 M: 00353 858 374499 E: gk1989@hotmail.com Aoibhe Boyle MULLACHDUBH Braacle, Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, Ireland, F94 KP89 M: 00353 (87) 8477485 E: aoibheboyle@gmail.com Brendan Cullinane PEMBROKESTOWN Ivy Hill, Pembrokestown, Gaulstown, Co. Waterford, Ireland, X91 ENW2 T: 00353 86 351 6131 | M: 00353 87 900 0265 E: brendan.cullinane.rd@outlook.com
Great Oak Highlands DAIR IONTACH per David Byrne, Great Oak, Callan, Killkenny, Ireland, R95 PR2T M: 00353 86 192 1964 E: thenctman@yahoo.ie
Mr Howard Konick DERRYCRAGG Derrycragg, Tubber, Co Galway, Ireland, H91 DCF6 M: 0035 38 7628 1669 E: hkonick@gmail.com
Jamie Nolan AGRICAM Knockboy, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, Ireland, R93 DE06 M: 0876 016 550 E: jnjamienolan@gmail.com
Mr Michael J O’Connor TAIN UACHTAR ARD Killaguile, Rosscahill, Co Galway, Ireland T: 00 353 87 66 97 807 E: michaeloconnor1972@gmail.com
John & Michelle McHugh Clonburren, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, N37 XE26 M: 0353 879 707332 E: johngmchugh@hotmail.com
Patrick Doherty RUSHYHILL Rushyhill, Killygordon, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93Y194 T: 00353 8771 63788 E: shannond.1993@hotmail.com
Ciara Brady NEWCASTLE HOUSE Drumgoa, Killeshandra, Co. Caven, Ireland, H12 XT52 M: 087 149 7766 E: ciara@bradyeng.com
John Breen EMERALD MOUNTAIN The Cottage, Mountain Stage, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, V93 F985 M: 0353 8762 64476 E: johnbreen98@yahoo.com
Peter Jones GLENASMOLE Castlekelly, Glenasmole, Dublin, 24, Ireland T: 00353 145 26694 | M: 0035386 349 5857 E: petjones24@hotmail.com
Craughill Farmhouse CRAUGHILL per Tom Parlon, Ballinlough, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, E53 YY71 M: 00 353 8741 53367 E: fergalparlon@gmail.com
Keenagh Highland KEENAGH HIGHLAND Malin Head, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93 N9FP T: 086 100 7564 E: rporterdrylining@yahoo.com
Peter V Moran & Alan Moran SHANWAR Shanwar, Foxford, Co. Mayo, Ireland T: 09492 56658 | M: 086 878 0514 E: moransnurseries@outlook.com
Leona Leonard LEONARD OF SLIEVE-AN-OIR The Cottage, Kilvoyoane South, Spancilhill, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, V95 ECD0 T: 083 801 5014 E: leona.leonard2006@gmail.com
Quarry Cottage Farm CLOGHERBRIEN per Dawn Roberts, Quarry Cottage Farm, Clogherbrien, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V92 X33W M: 08777 53839 E: quarrycottagefarm@gmail.com
Maria Walsh DOONLAUR FARM Largan, Shrule, Co Galway, Ireland, H91 P621 T: 0353 93 31457 | M: 0353 85 257 6322 E: maria@mariawalsh.ie
Rhonda & Robert Langham BALLYCANNON Ballycannon Cottage, Ballyboes, Falcarragh, Co Donegal, Ireland, F92 X2F8 T: +41 78 686 9793 | M: +41 79 750 2773 E: langhamr@icloud.com
Declan Greene FAHARLAGH Loughtee House, Water Lane, Belturbet, Co Cavan, Ireland T: 00353 (0) 49 9522329 M: 00353 (0) 86 8188569 Diarmuid Conway GLASCORN Ballinea, Mullinger, Co Westmeath, Ireland, N91 VOY8 M: 00353 87 762 4680 E: diarmuid.conway@gmail.com Donal O’Mahony FORENAUGHT Forenaught West, Rineen, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland T: 0035 328 34761 | M: 0035 86 853 5245 E: donaomahony@gmail.com Evelyn Reynolds-Carr CLUAIN LOISCTHE Carraig Dun, Cloonlusk, Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland, H54 EK82 M: 00353 87 648 3006 E: evelynreynolds@eircom.net Frank & Christina Derwin LEAR Lear, Goetletteragh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland T: 00353 87 768 6062 | M: 00353 87 768 6062 E: derwanalpaca@gmail.com
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Mark & Deirdre Sheridan HEADFORT Headfort Farm, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland, A82 NXE7 T: 00353 469 293 690 | M: 00353 862 769 369 E: headfortfarm@gmail.com Mark McLaughlin MOYLE HIGHLANDS Moyle Cottage, Ludden, Buncrana, Donegal, Ireland, F93 E8 YA T: 00353 866 000075 | M: 00447 776 0942751 E: excavatorlondon@hotmail.co.uk Michelle Shaughnessy GRAFFOGUE Graffogue, Ballinalee, Co. Longford, Ireland, N39T2V4 M: 00353 86 331 9132 E: michelleshaughnessy@yahoo.com.au
Sean Harton FORTHWOOD Carlanstown, Finea, Co Westmeath, Ireland, N91 E2A3 T: 00353 87 653 5208 | M: 00353 87 653 5208 E: snharton@gmail.com Shane Jones CAHER HOUSE Caher House, Caher, Co. Clare, Ireland M: 087 233 5787 E: shanej886@gmail.com Springtown Farm SPRINGTOWN FARM Springtown, Granard, Co. Longford, Ireland, N39 DX80 T: 0035 386 1011312 E: liamfarm101@gmail.com
MEMBERS’ LIST White Mountain Farm WHITE MOUNTAIN FOLD per Andrew Agnew, White Mountain Farm, Smarmore, Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, A92 A265 M: 00353 86 815 9396 E: whitemountainpork@gmail.com
Frau Gisela Klosner VOM AUGUSTENHOF Augustenhofweg 3, D-57334 Bad Laasphe, Germany T: 0049 2754 8010 E: g.klosner@hc-augustenhof.de
Martin & Jan-Hendrik Hoof VOM KIEBITZMOOR Zum Eichengrund 23, 24790 Schacht-Audorf, Germany T: 0049 4331 1480903 E: info@hc-kiebitzmoor.de
Whitehill Highlands FOYLE VIEW per Rachel Rankin, Whitehill , St Johnston, Lifford, Co Donegal, Ireland T: 00353 838 800 948 M: 00353 860531762 E: rachel-rankin@outlook.com
Gotsgarten Organic Farm GOTSGARTEN Beate Bechler, Hauptstrasse 26, O T Schmerkendorf, 04895 Falkenberg/Elster, Brandenburg, Germany T: 0049353652671 E: oekohof.gotsgarten@t-online.de
Mr Mark Snell EOCHAIL INIS MOR Sperberstr. 93A, 65812 Bad Soden, Germany T: 0049 6196 62597 E: mark.snell@capgemini.com
William Doherty PAIRC CNOC Taneragee, Clonmany, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93 XT51 T: 00353 876 462940 (I) | M: 07776 135353 E: michelle@dohertyplant.com
Helmut Heuer-Jungemann Parkring 3, D29559, Nienwohlde, Germany E: anke.heuer-jungemann@hotmail.com
GERMANY
Andre Martens Im Breekmoor 11, 27619 Wehdel, Germany T: 0 47 49 4 42 32 85 | M: 01 71 517 6060 E: hc@breekmoor.de Beat & Frau Marion Naegeli VOM WARTENBERG Welserstrasse 6, Berlin, 10777, Germany, Germany T: 0049 30 7895 1213 M: 00491774002777 E: beat.naegeli@mac.com Bjorn Beduerftig HEISE Heise 31, Beverstedt, Germany, 27616 M: 0049 160 9035 14 16 E: bjorn.beduerftig@live.de Dr G Bunge HAZELMUIR Hauptstrasse 59, 49419 Wagenfeld, Germany T: 0049 5444 1414 E: bunge@hazelmuir.de Dr S Janz JIGGEL Billerbeck 6, 29465 Schnega, Germany T: 0049 5842 9819055 E: dr.stephan.janz@t-online.de Falk Pommer VOM DIEBESKAMM Zum Hochwald 11, 98724 Neuhaus am Rennweg, Germany M: 0049 151 400 76799 E: info@hochlandrinder-diebeskamm.de Falko Steinberg LEHSTENER MOOR Burgerhof 1, 19258 Leisterforde, Germany T: 0049 38842 21018 E: falko.steinberg@web.de
Herr Axel Potthoff OBERBERG Unterpentinghausen 1, 51709 Marienheide, Germany T: 0049 2264 201616 | M: 0049 171 370 7709 E: axel.potthoff@web.de Herr C. Funke HEISTERKAMPSHOF Heisterkampsweg 1, 46419 Isselburg, Germany T: 0049 2874 5039688 | M: 0049 172 2024095 E: cfunke@vodafone.de Herr Josef Phiesel SILVER MINE Buhlenstr. 34, Bad Munstereifel, D-53902, Germany T: 0049 2257 570 | E: josef-phiesel@t-online.de Herr W.F. Hoffmann LAISBACHTAL Im Steingarten 10, Nidda, Germany, D-63667 T: 0049 6181 74797 | M: 00491752474797 E: hoffmann-hanau@t-online.de Highlandcattle vom Asbach per Josef Schneider, Hauptstr. 75, Wolnzach, Germany, D-85283 T: 0049 184 422989 | M: 0049 115 120 327181 E: info@hc-vom-asbach.de Jochen Born VON DER REHHECKE Hellweg 7, 57319 Bad Berleburg, Wingeshausen, Germany T: 00491777468090 E: famborn@gmx.de
Mr Sven Frerichs VOM HOEHNEROOG Oldenburger Strasse 55, 27612 Loxstedt, Germany T: 00494740-140167 | M: 0175 365 8780 E: sfrerichs@t-online.de Natur Pur LAIDINN BRUS per Dennis F Bruce, Vogelsbergstrausse 20, 63695 Glauburg, Germany T: 0049 151 554 77449 E: info@natur-pur-wetterau.de Prof Klaus P. Littmann BUCHWIES Harzburger Strasse 16, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany T: 0531 696565 Schottische Hochland-Rinderzucht Frankenwauld GmbH&Co.KG VOM FRANKENWALD Glashuttenplatz 3, 96355 Kleintettau, Germany T: 0049 (0) 9269 77-214 M: 0049 (0) 171 6057308 E: thomas-schmidt@heinz-glas.com Stefan Wreczycki Achtern Esch 10B, 49599 Voltage/Weese, Germany T: 05467 933791 E: info@hc-vomweesermoor.de Tilman and Dr Rainer Schoeffel FALKENAU Am Pfadfinderhaus 12, Hessisch Lichtenau, Hess, Germany, D-37235 T: 0049 5602 6435 | M: 0049 73 256 8679 E: tilman.schoeffel@gmail.com
Karl-Heinrich Winter Burg 1, 57319 Bad-Berleburg, Germany M: 0049 170 476 7252 E: KHWBurg@web.de
Volker Hahn & Ruediger Lange GbR VOM BESTETHAL Wiesenstr 17, D-23843 Ruempel, Germany T: 0049 172 400 4967 E: hahnlangegbr@hc-vombestethal.de
Marco Paetau Alte Muhlenstrasse 2, Gardelegen, D 39638, Germany E: marco@hc-maje.de
Volker Thielemann Elektrotechnikemeister, Buschhoh 3, D-58540 Meinerzhagen, Germany E: vt@thielemann-elektroservice.de
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MEMBERS’ LIST Werner Urban Grossgeschwenda 51, 07330 Probstzella, Germany E: w.urban@bluechemgroup.com Willi Bange & Sons VOM SUNDERBERG Im Siepen 4, 59929 Brilon-Scharfenberg, Germany T: 0049 2961 4451 E: christopher_bange@web.de
NETHERLANDS
Anloo Fold ANLOO per Bert & Petra Bouwman, Annerstreek 17, 9468 TJ Annen, Netherlands T: 0031 6 522 98 173 M: 0031 (0)6 270 757 45 E: natuurbrgrazing@kuddervananloo.nl Rudolf Horst & Ankelien Wielinga Schipborgerweg 1, 9466TB Gasteren, Drenthe, Netherlands M: 0031 (0)6 514 06 253 E: horstwielinga@gmail.com
AUSTRIA
Arnold Feuerstein EMS Tugstein 10, A-6845 Hohenems, Austria T: 0043 5576 78087 | M: 0043 6644 036671 E: arnold.feuerstein@gmail.com Carl Prinz von Croy THULLERER St Oswald 86, St Oswald A-8553, Austria T: 0043 3468 237 Herr F. Rauch JAGDBERG Torkelweg 10, A-6824 Schlins, Austria T: 0043 5524 2570 E: frane_rauch@aon.at Herr W Rettenwender HOCHALPSCHWENDGUT Jochberg 36, Mittersill/Hollersbach, Hollersbach A-5730, Austria T: Munich Off: 089 78594 268 Prieler & Reiter Zucht BLEIBERG Sagewerk u. Holzhandel, Altirdning 8952, Austria T: 0043 3682 24216 or 22431
FINLAND
Arto Huhtala LAKEUDEN HIGHLAND Peralanmaentie 209, 61270 Luopajarvi, Finland E: huhtala.artomk@netikka.fi Mr Kimmo Ruusu Ruusunitie 20, 42100 Jamsa, Finland
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Mrs Liisa & Mr Risto Volanen REKOLA The Rekola Fold, Peruvedentie 581, 19470 Pertunmaa, Finland T: 00358 4075 57697 E: liisa@wolara.net
Mrs Anni de Backer WYTEVELD Wyteveld Farm, Houtemstraat 108, 9552 Herzele, Belgium T: 32 53 624082
Ms Riikka Palonen BRUNNILA Oskarintic 12, 38420 Sastamala, Finland M: 00358 40 561 9041 E: palonenriikka@gmail.com
Lisbeth Plenge Brandenbjerggaard, Lojeltevej 5, Gunderod, Horsholm 2970, Denmark T: 48 28 03 55 E: lisbeth.plenge@mac.com
Susanne Autio WESTCOAST Lansirannantie 630, Ala-Seppa 62620, Finland T: 00358 6 5661922 E: jyrki.autio@matto.inet.fi
FRANCE
Bretmoor BRETMOOR 937 Chemin du Bret, Coublevie, 38500, France M: 0033 671 42 07 44 E: nancy.armstrong@bretmoor.com Christiane Michard LE PIERNY Le Pierny en St Samson, 56580 Rohan, France T: 02 97 51 5865 | M: 06 76 61 7122 E: christiane.michard56@orange.fr Eric Bautsch FOXGLOVES 1, La Boujonniere, 87210 Oradou-St-Genest, France E: eric.bautsch@pobox.com Madame Suzanne Guldenschuh HORNIHOF Hornihof, 68480 Kiffis, France T: 89403360/Fx89404851 Mrs Janet Montgomery Maison Cazenave, 3 Route d’Arroses, 64350 Crouseilles, France T: 33 05 59 68 21 36 E: janet.montgomery@orange.fr Nicole & Kurt Hildebrandt TAILLE PINS Taille Pins, 26460, Bourdeaux, France T: 0033 475 53 38 30 | E: taillepins@free.fr Olivier Gabilleau LES PETITS TRESSEAUX 10 Les Petits Tresseaux, 41330, Averdon, France T: 0033680705839 E: earl.gabilleau@wanadoo.fr
BELGIUM
Gabriel Armand LA GAUFRIE Allee du Cloitre 23, 1000 Brussels, Belgium T: 0032 264 08794 | M: 0032 475 815285 E: er.armand@gmail.com
DENMARK
Mr Jorn Uhre AGERVIG Agervigvej 48, 6800 Varde, Denmark T: 0045 75267291 | E: sales@agervigcattle.dk
ESTONIA
Mr & Mrs Kairo Pilviste RANNA VILLA OU Ranna-Villa, Kudema Kula, Mustjala vald, 93622 Saaremaa,, Estonia T: 0037 256 678824 | M: +37256678824 E: info@highlandcattle.ee Saaremaa Highland Cattle SAAREMAA per Marco Talvist, Jurna Farm, Taaliku Village, Saaremaa, Estonia, 94 637 T: +372 520 7790 E: mario@business24.ee
LIECHTENSTEIN
Mr J Bernetseder GAMANDER Im Gamander 20, Schaan FL-9494, Liechtenstein T: 00423 7875522 E: josephbernetseder@gmail.com
SWEDEN
Mr J Kreuger Herrborum 1, 614 98 Sankt Anna, Sweden E: herrborum@mail.com Mr Nils Larsson BLACK AND WHITE Roby Gunnarstorp, 585 98 Linkoping, Sweden T: 0046 138 5026 | M: 0046706865026 E: nils.c.larsson@gmail.com
LUXEMBOURG
Mr Marc Scheer HCE HIGHLAND CATTLE ESCHWEILWER 23 Kraiz, L - 9651 Eschweiler, Luxembourg T: 00352 858004 | M: 00352 621 1668 77 E: hce.highlandcattle@gmail.com
SWITZERLAND
Natur Konkret AG Guido Leutenegger, Sonnenstrasse 13F, 8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland T: 0041 71 660 1070 | M: 0041 797 429302 E: g.leutenegger@natur-konkret.ch
MEMBERS’ LIST Walter Schluep LANDSKRON Etzmatte, 4153 Reinach, Switzerland T: 0033 38 968 1351 | M: 0041 794 725517 E: walterschluep@windowslive.com
REST OF THE WORLD UNITED STATES
American Highlands Ranch Ltd AMERICAN HIGHLANDERS RANCH LTD per Chris Weeks, 1281 E. Magnolia St, Unit D #320, Fort Collins, 80527, Colorado, United States T: 719-510-1102 | M: 512-534-7744 E: americanhighlandersranch@yahoo.com Circle V Cattle Co CIRCLE V CATTLE CO 16871 Eagle Ave, Walnut Grove, Minnisota, United States, MN 56180 M: +1 (218) 220 0461 E: sdvogl@hotmail.com Dr TB Robbins MD TRAFALGAR PO Box 257, North Pomfret, Vermont 05053, USA, United States T: 802 457 2216 | M: 802 738 3536 E: trobbins87239@gmail.com Jaquelyn Becker Chotkowski Spring Flight Farm, 321 Charles Storch Road, Elmira, NY, 14903, United States E: chotbeck@stny.rr.com Mr S G Oles Cape St Mary Ranch, 482 Oles Lane, Lopez Island, 98261, Washington, United States T: 360 468 2961 / 425 557 7755 E: oles557@earthlink.net
AUSTRALIA
Bradley Ford Linyante, 1286 Greendale Road, Greendale Via Bega, NSW 2250, New South Wales, Australia T: 0264 927343 E: evans8a@bigpond.net Clive and Kay Shepherd ENNERDALE Erinmist, White Flag Road, Bowning, New South Wales, 2582, Australia T: + 612 6100 4326 | M: 061 402 093116 E: kyloes@ennerdalehighlands.com Glen Hastie BAIRNSLEY 602 Cougangalt Road, Gisborne South, Victoria 3437, Australia T: 0061 409 196 110 E: glen.hastie@gmail.com
J. McK & J. M Blackwell PO Box 2705, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia E: julenemblackwell@hotmail.com Michael Hill ORKNEY PARK BRAIDWOOD Orkney Park, 10152 Nerriga Road, Durra Durra, 2622, Australia M: 00061 420 406026 E: michael.hill@iinet.net.au Mr JEK von Bibra MACQUARIE Beaufront, Ross, Tasmania 7209, Australia T: 0061 363 815 336 | M: 0061 407 874 857 E: beaufront@bigpond.com
Highland Samuri HIGHLAND SAMURI per Craig Cugnet, Box 1150, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4H 2L5 T: 001 306 842 5454 E: dancugnet@gmail.com Ian & Barbara Proudfoot HIGHLAND HERITAGE Highland Heritage Farm, Box 9, Dotrothy, Alberta, TOJ OXO, Canada T: 403 820 4442 E: proudfooti@aol.com
Mr Mikael Adolfsson LIMMERHULT 26 Fraser Street, Middle Park, VICTORIA, 3206, Australia T: 0061 414 430 459 E: c.s.adolfsson@icloud.com
Joan Wort KEIJOASAN Keijoasan Fold, 540 Hunt Road, Tweed, Ontario, Canada, KOK 3JO T: 613 478 5929
Mr Phil Webb STIRLING FARMS VICTORIA P O Box 21, Wandin North, Victoria 3139, Australia T: 0061 3 5964 2628 E: stirlingfarms@bigpond.com
Exploitation Agricole Heinen-Kunath Kerstin Anton Heinen, Route du Barrage, 55, B-4960 Malmedy, Belgium T: 0032 807 70705 | M: 0032 478 502642 E: kheinen@hotmail.be
Mrs Berta FLC von Bibra Northbury, PO Box 104, Longford, 7301, Tasmania, Australia T: 03 613 6391 296 E: bertafr@ozemail.com.au S. C. Schuler 101 Pacific Hwy, Mount White, NSW 2250, New South Wales, Australia T: 0011 61 412150006 | M: 0011 61 412150006 E: montrosa@outlook.com.au
CANADA
Brian F Colgate COVENANT The Covenant Folds, 846 Pears Road, Metchosin, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V96 4A2 T: 001 250 686 1177 | M: 001 250 686 1177 E: Brian.Colgate@Queensu.ca Celtic Cattle Company CELTIC CATTLE COMPANY per Craig, Dan, Matt & Tim Cugnet, Box 1150 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, S4H 2L5, Canada T: 001 306 842 5454 E: dancugnet@gmail.com
Nicolas Ibanez Scott KILCHOAN per Mrs Mirtha Hauenstein, Avenida del Parque 4161 Office 602, Ciudad Empresarial, Heuchuraba, Santiago, C.P. 8580675, Chile T: 00 (56 2) 2 3935350 M: 00 (56 9) 9 7467080 E: nis@finsa.cl or mhauenstein@meritus.cl
NEW ZEALAND
James Brown STRATHBURN 26 Mayfield Avenue, Wakari, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9010 M: 0064 277 062190 E: jamesrbrown2012@gmail.com Mr Willie & Mrs Cynthia Christie SKEOCH RD2, Ashburton, 7772, New Zealand T: 0064 3302 2656 E: wcchristie@ruralinzone.net
Cugnet Land & Cattle Company Inc. CUGNET LAND & CATTLE COMPANY LT per Craig, Dan, Matt & Tim Cugnet, Box 1150 Weyburn, Saskachewan, S4H 2L5, Canada T: 0039 306 842 5454 E: dancugnet@gmail.com
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PANEL OF JUDGES 2022/2023 Highland Cattle Society Panel of Judges We have a selection of judges available to judge Highland Cattle at shows all over the world. Please contact your chosen judge directly. When a Highland Cattle Society panel judge is used for Highland Cattle classes at a show in the UK the results can be put forward for the Show Fold of the Year competition. Procedure for appointment of a new judge. A nomination form is available from the Highland Cattle Society and will require information on the nominee’s experience and involvement with Highland Cattle. Nominations are usually considered by Council once a year at the October Council meeting. Council may ask the nominee to shadow two experienced judges at a show and sale.
Mr Ian Anderson Dalcrest, 13 Penders Wynd, Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 3BS. Scotland Tel (H): 01290 422684 Mr Matt Auld West Plann, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA2 0EF, Scotland Tel (H): 01563 525905 Mr Jim Ayres 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5LE, England Tel (H:) 01366 728565 | Email: jm.ayres@virgin.net Mr Jochen Born Hellweg 7, 57319 Bad Berleburg, Wingeshausen, Germany Email: famborn@gmx.de
Mr Duncan Buchanan Shenavallie Farm, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QU, Scotland. Tel (H): 01631 720240 | Tel (M): 07796 803678 Email: shenavallie@hotmail.com Mr David Cameron 45 Snowdon Place, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2JY, Scotland Tel (H): 01786 586310 Tel (M): 07708 307125 | Email: david@agmscotland.co.uk Mr Stuart Campbell Keppochan Farm House, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BQ, Scotland Tel (H): 01866 833287 | Tel (M): 07786 621705 Email: cladichfold@gmail.com
Mr Alan Bosomworth 43 Dalavich, Taynuilt. Argyll. PA35 1HN, Scotland Email: alanbosomworth@btinternet.com
Mr Robin Chilton Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0PL, Wales Tel (H): 01938 820180 | Tel (M): 07841 567386 Email: janchilton@madasafish.com
Mr Mark Braines Daisy Hill, 10 Mill Street, Mill Field, Sunderland, SR4 7BG, England Tel (M): 07872 693472 | Email: info@brainesremovals.co.uk
Mrs Heather Corrigall No 4 Culnaha, Nigg, Easter Ross, IV19 1QP, Scotland Tel(H): 01862 851229 | Email: heather@corrigall.co.uk
Mr Ken Brown Ledlanet, Kinross. KY13 7RR, Scotland Tel (H): 01577 863456 | Email: keva@highlandcattle.co.uk
Mrs Melissa Curran (P) 1 Alice Terrace, Oatlands, Glasgow, G5 0JA, Scotland. Tel (M) 07747 495208 Email: melissa.sinclair267@gmail.com
Mr Charlie Bruce Bogside, King Edward, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3LX, Scotland Tel (H): 01261 821244 | Tel (M): 07801 698787 Email: chazz125@hotmail.com
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Mr Donald Dempster Black Park Lodge, Bridge of Cally, Perthshire, PH10 7LQ Tel (H): 01764 650024 | Tel (M): 07748 231406 Email: donald.dempster@outlook.com
PANEL OF JUDGES Mr Ron Fergie Knockendon Farm, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5HU, Scotland Tel (H): 01294 832266 | Tel (M): 07909 800656 Email: rffergie@hotmail.co.uk
Mr Stephen Hunter Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts, Lanarkshire, ML7 5AB, Scotland Tel (H): 01501 820433 | Tel (M): 07747 610513 Email: stephenandrosemary@btinternet.com
Mr Alistair Fitzsimon Tregallon Farm, Lochfoot, Dumfries, DG2 8NG, Scotland Tel (H): 01387 730272 | Tel (M): 07752 451202 Email: megfitzsimon21@gmail.com
Mr Andrew Kirkpatrick Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire KA14 3BX. Scotland Tel (H): 01505 683251 | Email: ak@glengarnockfold.com
Mr A W Garrick Glenmuir, Auchnarrow, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9JN, Scotland Tel (H): 01807 590253 | Tel (M): 07765 607743. Mr Alun Garton Fordel Garden Cottage, Glenfarg, Perth, PH2 9QQ Tel (H): 01577 830533 | Tel (M): 07811 197081 Email: thaggnam@aol.com Mr David Greenhaugh 38 Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1AQ, England Tel (H): 01244 378858 | Tel (M): 07761 214979 Email: mail@davidgreenhaugh.com Mr David Haighton Muckleton Bank Farm, Telford, Shropshire. TF6 6RQ, England Tel (H): 01939 251128 | Tel (M): 07882 630220 Email: david.haighton22@btinternet.com Mr Duncan Handley Quarry Farm, Dorstone, Hereford Herefordshire, HR3 6BL, England Tel (H): 01981 550096 | Tel (M) 07867 791626 Email: gildenvale@yahoo.com Mr Arthur Hill Hollybush House, 49 Sheinton Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6HU, England Tel (H): 01952 728239 | Tel (M): 07970 678625 Email: arthurhill49@me.com Mr Hugh Hoather Oak House, Hassalls Lane, Bridge Trafford, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4GA, England Tel (H): 01244 300742 | Tel (M): 07801 342072 Email: hugh.hoather@btinternet.com
Gisela Klosner Augustenhofweg 3, D-57334 Bad Laasphe, Germany Tel (H): 0049 2754 8010. Email: g.klosner@hc-augustenhof.de Mrs Lesley Lacey Toll House, Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2PA, Scotland Tel (H):01567 820561 | Email: horncarver@googlemail.com Mr James Laing 7 King Edward Court, King Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, IV18 0RF, Scotland Tel (H): 01349 853105 | Tel (M): 07754 411460 Mr Dexter Logan Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannanshire FK12 5BQ, Scotland Tel (H): 01259 760432 | Tel (M): 07825 176095 Email: kelsologan@aol.com Mr Angus MacDonald Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DY, Scotland Tel (H): 01876 510293 | Tel (M): 07970 218904 Email: ardbhancattle@aol.com Mr William MacDonald Tormore Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland Tel (H): 01595 731240 Mr Donald MacGillivray Pennygowan, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA32 8XT Tel (H): 01680 300335 | Tel (M): 07770 598324 Email: donaldmacgillivray@btinternet.com Mr Angus Mackay Tigh Cuileann, Achnagoul, by Inverary, Argyll, PA32 8XT, Scotland Tel (H): 01499 302677 | Tel (M): 07810 785078 Email: caledoniancowboy@me.com
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PANEL OF JUDGES Mr Ewan Mackay 5 Crosshead Road, Killearn, Glasgow, Strathclyde, G63 9RN, Scotland Tel (H): 01360 551604 | Tel (M): 07554 421754 Email: ewanm29@gmail.com
Mr Alistair McIntyre Cedar Cottage, Enterkine Estate, by Ayr, Ayrshire, KA6 5AL, Scotland Tel (H): 01292 520453 | Tel (M): 07779 31119 Email: cedar.cottage@btinternet.com
Mr Iain MacKay Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA74 6NH, Scotland Tel (M): 07775 875860 | Email: torloisk@gmail.com
Mr Iain McKay Cnoc Cottage, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BQ, Scotland Tel (H): 01631 730617 | Tel (M): 07767 066664 Email: Iainmckay@btinternet.com
Mr Charlie MacLean Mortimers Farm, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7EA, England Tel (H): 02380 601938 Email: mortimersfarm@btinternet.com Mr William MacLean Inverglen, Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SG, Scotland Tel (H): 01631 720560 | Tel (M): 07789 670264 Email: williemaclean777@gmail.com Mr Bryon MacNaughton Tordarroch Farm Cottage, Tordarroch Estate, Farr, Inverness-shire, IV2 6XP, Scotland Tel (M): 07720 210100 | Email: bryonreilly@live.co.uk Mr Donald MacNaughton 72 Centre Street, Kelty, Fife, KY4 0EH, Scotland Tel (M): 07706 947510. Mr Colin MacPhail The Paddock, Over Abington Farm, Abington, Lanarkshire, ML12 6SF, Scotland Tel (M): 07747 046461 Email: colin@macphailconsulting.co.uk Mr David Maughan Springmead, Stubhampton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JU, England Tel (H): 01258 830568 | Tel (M): 07881 908556 Email: sammaughan@hotmail.com Mr Archie McArthur Tiretigan Farm, Kilberry, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6YD, Scotland Tel (H): 01880 770225 | Tel (M): 07881 908556 Email: tiretigan@gmail.com Mr Gordon McConachie Culfoich House, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire. PH26 3PN. Scotland Tel (H):07712 672399 | Tel (M): 07712 672399 Email: gord.ali@btopenworld.com
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Mr Stuart McKay Duiletter Farm, Glenstrae, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AP, Scotland Tel (M) 07748 226203 Email: stuartmckay726@btinternet.com Mr James McKechnie France Farm, Church Road, Gartocharn, Dumbartonshire, G83 8NF, Scotland Tel (H):01389 830757 | Tel (M): 07733 196667 Email: catfrance@hotmail.co.uk Mr Neil McLellan Kilchiaran, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA48 7UB, Scotland Tel (H): 01496 850248. Mr Jim McMillan 10 Latch Gardens, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6LN, Scotland Tel (H): 01356 629441 | Email: mcmillan83@yahoo.co.uk Mr Bob McWalter 12 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William, Inverness, PH33 7LE, Scotland Tel (H): 01397 772212 | Tel (M): 07831 593095 Email: bob749@gmail.com Mr David Mitchell Upper Cray Farm, Stainland Dean, Holywell Green, Stainland, Halifax, Yorkshire, HX4 9QA, England Tel (H): 01422 379273 | Tel (M): 07768 152153 Email: david@dmddesign.co.uk Mr Malcolm Moy 51 Haggs Road, Pollock Country Park, Glasgow. Strathclyde. G41 4AP. Scotland Tel (H): 0141 636 1554 | Tel (M): 07919 228701 Email: mlsafaris@tiscali.co.uk
PANEL OF JUDGES Mr Bob Mumford 32 High Causeway, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6BZ, England Tel (H): 01952 727138 | Tel (M): 07539 955576 Email: robertmumford194@btinternet.com
Mr John Singer Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1TS, Scotland Tel (M): 07786 396504 Email: jockfaetheblae@hotmail.com
Mr Jim Ogston Innishewan Cottage, Luib, Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8QT, Scotland Tel (H): 01567 820583 | Email: jimogston@btinternet.com
Mr Andy Smith Strathoich, Aberchalder, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HN, Scotland Tel (H): 01809 501260 | Tel (M): 07880 792805.
Mr Dochy Ormiston Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TX, Scotland Tel (H): 01339 742353 | Email: dochyo@icloud.com
Mr David Soutar Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JX, Scotland Tel (H): 01828 633917 | Tel (M): 07836 578957 Email: david.soutar@btinternet.com
Riikka Palonen Oskarintic 12, 38420 Sastamala, Finland Tel (H): 0035 8405619041 Email: palonenriikka@gmail.com Mr Robert Phillip Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4LA, England Tel (H): 01729 850217 | Tel (M): 07812 105375 Email: info@hellifieldhighlandbeef.co.uk Mr Andreas Piel Bellinghausen 9, Burscheid 51399, Germany Tel (H): 0049 2174 5276 | Email: a.piel@netcologne.de Mr John Redpath Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JA, Scotland Tel (H): 01575 560233 | Tel (M): 07801 313853 Email: redpathknowehead@aol.com Mr Daniel Rowbottom Balnabroich Farmhouse, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7NW Tel (M):07812 858893 Email: rowbottom2@hotmail.com Mr Tom Sample Fossoway School House, Crook of Devon, Kinross. Perth, KY13 0UL, Scotland Tel (M): 07725 880351 Email: twsample84@hotmail.com
Mr Geoff Spawton Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Ceredigion. SA48 8HN. Wales Tel (H): 01570 423080. Tel (M): 07966 066219 Email: geoff@themay.co.uk Mr Rich Thomson Speyview, Lagganbridge, By Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1AN, Scotland Tel (H): 01528 544211 Email: betty.1@btinternet.com Mr Richard Turner Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon, Yorkshire, HG4 3QY, England Tel (H): 01765 658079 | Tel (M): 07860 860678 Email: richardandjean@outlook.com Mr Robert Wain 114 Mortledge, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3SD, England Tel (H): 01629 580046. Mr Les Wardle Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2LN, England Tel (H): 01538 266476 Email: lwardle@plantmachinery.co.uk
Mr Dale Scott (P) Grieve’s House, Leys Castle, Invernessm, IV2 6AF, Scotland Tel (M): 07848 006271 | Email: dalescott2990@gmail.com
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SOCIETY FIELD OFFCERS Society Field Officers
Offering practical advice and information for members Members are reminded that the Society’s Field Officers and Council members are available to give assistance on any aspect of breeding, rearing and management of their cattle. However they do not provide any veterinary information that might be construed as veterinary advice. Any member requiring a Field Officer’s visit should notify the Breed Secretary who will endeavour to arrange a visit at the earliest opportunity. New breeders are strongly advised to seek the assistance of a Field Officer prior to acquiring a stock bull.
Membership of the Highland Cattle Society normally entitles breeders to one free visit, for further visits a charge is made to cover the Fieldsman’s travel costs. Please bear in mind that the Field Officers, who are members of the Society, offer this valuable and important service in a voluntary capacity, and their time is precious. Cattle to be viewed must be ready, convenient, and properly restrained at the time of the Field Officer’s appointment. Otherwise it will be necessary to levy a charge equal to the whole cost of the visit.
The Society’s Field Officers are: Mr Jim Ayres 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5LE Tel (H): 01366 728565 | Tel (F): 01366 728769 Email: jimayres.ba@gmail.com
Mr Iain MacKay Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA74 6NH Tel (M): 07775 875860 | Email: torloisk@gmail.com
Mr Robert Bradley Moorside, 1 Old Guy Road, Mountain, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1JB Tel (M): 07734 432753 | Email: r.w.bradley13@gmail.com
Mr Archie MacArthur Tiretigan Farm, Kilberry, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6YD Tel (H): 01880 770225 | Tel (M): 07881 908556 Email: tiretigan@gmail.com
Mr Duncan Buchanan Shenavallie, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1 QU Tel (H): 01631 720240 | Email: shenavallie@hotmail.com
Mr Bob McWalter 12 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LE Tel (H): 01397 772212 | Tel (M): 07464 072551 Email: gwenmcwalter@hotmail.co.uk
Mr Robin Chilton Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0PL Tel (M): 07841 567386 Email: janchilton@madasafish.co.uk
Mr Dochy Ormiston Gelderside, Balmoral Estate, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TX Tel (H): 01339 742353 | Email: dochyo@icloud.com
Mr Brian Dalby Cestersover Farm, Pailton, nr Rugby, Warwichshire, CV23 0QP Tel (H): 01788 832188 | Email: dalby@farmline.com
Mrs Annie Perkins Clink Cottage Farm, Marlcliff, Bidford-on-Avon, B50 4NY Tel (H): 01789 490872 Tel (M): 07816 877259 Email: amperkins@aol.com
Mr Graeme Easton The Ranch, Letham, Angus. DD8 2PG Tel (M): 07710 534828 | Email: graemeeaston@yahoo.co.uk
Mr Robert Phillip Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4LA Tel (H): 01729 850217 Email: info@hellifieldhighlandbeef.co.uk
Mr Peter Edwards Little Scotland Farm, Burney Lane, Staunton Harold, Melbourne, Derbyshire. DE73 1BH Tel (H): 01332 865814 | Tel (M): 07764 685345 Email: petered_uk@hotmail.com Mr Jim Fraser East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire. AB12 5GD Tel (H): 01224 732351 | Tel (M): 07785 522648 Email: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com Mr Andrew Kirkpatrick Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, KA14 3BX Tel (H): 01505 683251 Email: ak@glengarnockfold.co.uk
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Mr John Redpath Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8JA Tel (H): 01575 560233 | Email: redpathknowehead@aol.com Mr Geoff Spawton Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8HL Tel (H): 01570 423080 | Email: geoff@themay.co.uk Mr Robert Tedbury Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough. RH20 1LB Tel (H): 01798 872985 | Tel (M): 07803 087213 Email: robert.tedbury@btinternet.com
SOCIETY FIELD OFFCERS The Society Field Officer Role We are a group of members that have been appointed by the society to help and advise fellow members on any point of looking after, managing and handling Highland cattle. The team are spread all around the country so there will be a field officer within easy reach of you. We can be contacted through the society office or by using our contact details that can be found in this journal or on the society website. A visit to you can be arranged if needed. All new members are entitled to a free field officer visit as and when needed so make use of this facility that is supplied by your society. It has been found that in some cases if a member gets advice before purchasing cattle or equipment it can be very helpful to all parties rather than asking for help when a problem occurs.
Officers are also available and used for workshops run by the society and your local club, so don’t be afraid to contact us. Robert Tedbury Field Officer
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BREED STANDARD
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 144 Highland Breeders’ Journal 2023
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
BREED STANDARD 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 “sappiness” 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 forelegs, 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 anyrate, experience goes far to prove that the more exposed they are the greater the profusion of the hair, and the less its tendecy 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
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