2025 Highland Breeders' Journal by Highland Cattle Society

HIGHLAND BREEDERS’ JOURNAL 2025

CONTENTS Contents Presidents of the Society.............................................. 5 President’s Message..................................................... 7 Office Bearers & Trustee Members.........................8 & 9 Secretary’s Foreword..................................................11 Price List.................................................................... 14 Register Online.......................................................... 15 Who’s Who In The Office........................................... 16 Advantages of Membership....................................... 17 Tribute to Duncan Handley................................. 20 & 21 Meet The...............................................................24-26 Gift Aid...................................................................... 28 Club News.............................................................31-47 Society Sales......................................................... 50-58 Summer Shows......................................................61-67 Herd Book & Appendix System.............................. 70-72

Trophy Presentation Photos................................ 74 & 75 A Year In Pictures From the Shows..................... 76 & 77 Oban Spring Show & Sale..................................... 78-80 Reflections From Ireland........................................ 83-85 International Relations Trip To France.................88 & 89 Neospora Report........................................................ 91 Highland Beef............................................................ 93 World Butcher Championships - Paris 2025................. 95 Devon County Show 2025......................................... 97 Members Map............................................... 100 & 101 Members List.....................................................102-137 Panel of Judges.................................................. 139-141 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 Dalton Tags Agrimin iLivestock Hoggs of Fife Scottish Farmer Catherine MacGregor Photography

• Spot on Creative • Angus MacKay • The West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club • The North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club • East of Scotland Highland Cattle Club

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North of England Highland Cattle Club Midland & Southern Highland Cattle Club Highland Cattle Club of Wales American Highland Cattle Association All the members and Trustees who kindly contributed articles and photos making this journal possible. • All the advertisers

This year’s front page is Rhianydd Davies winning The Champion Beef Young Handler at the Royal Highland Show in 2024. A huge thank you goes to Darren Bruce, Shirley Derani, Carole Miller, John Sleigh 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, OSCR Registered Charity: SCO51114 | Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN

Advertisers’ Index Agrimin.......................................... 73 Applecross...................................... 30 Ardbhan Estate........................12 & 13 Balrownie........................................19 Benmore......................................... 94 Borland........................................... 22 Brindle Point Croft........................... 29 Brue Highlanders............................ 92 Callachally....................................... 86 Castles Estate.................................. 60 Cladich.......................................... IBC Craigowmill.................................... 68 Dalton Tags..................................... 99

Farm Matters.................................. 69 Finnie 4x4.................................... OBC Galbrath......................................... 82 Glenkinglass.....................................18 Gotsgarten..................................... 23 Hamish Mackie Sculptures................. 4 Harris.............................................. 87 Highland Heritage............................. 6 Hi-Health........................................ 90 Hoggs of Fife.................................. 27 K&T Footwear................................. 92 Leys................................................ 87 Meggernie...................................... 49

Morag............................................ 90 Pollok............................................. 81 SRUC.............................................137 Scottish Woodlands........................ 58 Stephen Green................................ 86 Strathburn...................................... 10 The Scottish Farmer....... 48, 96 & 138 Tippetcraig Farm............................. 94 United Auctions.............................. 98 VDHC............................................146 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 1972

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 W.H. Black, Balboughty Home Farm, Perth

1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

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 20/21 Sir James Paice, Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire 22/23 Ken Brown, Ledlannet, Kinross 24/25 Hugh Saggers, Leys Castle, Inverness

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It has been an honour to be two years. I have met ma President of the Highland Cattle Society for these last ny by the enthusiasm of the members in England and Wales and have bee n struck breed by members eve rywhere whether it be club AGMs or shows. Tha attending nk you all for your welco me. In the last year we hav e seen dramatic restric tions in livestock movem to Blue Tongue. As I wri ents due te, England is defined as a restricted zone wit Wales and Northern Irel h Scotland, and remaining free of the disease. This has cau restrictions to our memb sed severe ers south of the border and has resulted in res on cross border attend trictions ance to the major shows. However, the three ma have gone ahead with jor shows the usual enthusiasm of members. This year we barbecue at the Highla hel nd Show for which we must thank Catherine Mc d a and her team of helper Kechnie s, sponsors and supplie rs. The evening was a success with a huge buz terrific z around the Society’s marquee with over 100 in attendance. It has bee at the Highland. Let’s members n many years since we hope we can continue have had that sor t of atm to repeat this in years to Carolyn Logan together osphere come. Congratulations with Ewen MacMillan wh go to Dexter and o took the Overall Cha Cameron of Sguir Mor mpion with Cameron of then joined Banrigh 16t Sguir Mor. h of Hyndford and Cua Marks & Spencer Native ilean 4th of the Isle of Interbreed Championship Bute to win the year we have achieved a fantastic result especia this. Also, Highlanders lly as this is the second came 6th in the UA Cat a great result against the tle Inter-breed Team com consecutive other breeds. Congratula petition, again Champion Catriona Ake tions must also go to the ko of Balrownie at the Carnegie family for the 127th Autumn Sale at ir Overall Donald and Malcolm Ma Ob an cNaughton was the Ma last year. Falloch of Ran le Champion at the 134 noc go to them as well. No h bred by th Spring Show and our t forgetting the Female con Champion, Kirsty Dubh record price of 35,000 3rd of Blingery which sold gratulations gns. What an achieveme nt! Well done to all. for the breed Again, the Board has bee n working hard to mainta Our reserves stand higher in control over costs and than in previous years. this can be seen in our Because of this, we hav accounts. education fund on outrea e decided to utilise a por ch. We sent a small gro tion of the up to France to help Fre the French Highland Cat nch breeders, who had tle Society with their ina recently formed ugural Show. Matt Auld Bradley and his team adv was the judge for this and ised on feeding, showin g and general husbandry along Robert in Ireland in the future. . We are hoping to do This outreach, I believe something similar , is important to develo helped with the costs of p friendship ties for the fut having a stand at Beef ure. The fund also Tech 2025 held in Aberd the use of X Highlande eenshire in June. There rs as a suckler cow. We we were promoting showed a Sim X Highla that caused many people nd cross calf along with to stop and really take its X Highland dam a look. The pair were pro We are also looking to promote a sustainable/ bably the most looked at beasts there. environmental group tha in upland situations. At t will present, I believe this to be very important, particu advance the use of Highland Cattle financial benefits throug larly h subsidy support for upl and grazing. In time, I hop in England where there are the benefits of marginal grazing and do likewise. e the Scottish governme nt will see The Shows and Judges toward a transparent sys Committee has continu tem for Judges and jud ed to work gin g to try to ensure a fair October will see the 5th and level playing field for International Highland all. lot of work has been put Cattle Gathering, “Retur n to the Highlands”. A in by the Gathering com mittee to ensure a succes committee has been abl y led by Iain Mackay of sful event this year. The Torloisk. Over 110 inte expected to attend a we rnational delegates are ek of conference talks, demonstrations, fold visi a Society dinner to be ts, Oban Show and Sal held in the Argyllshire Gathering Halls in Oban. e and Society should be incred This is an event which ibly proud of and hopefu the lly will be remembered Jon Strickland took on for many years. the role as Treasurer at last year’s AMM and is maintain and improve working with Janet to our finances. Jon’s exp ertise as an accountan I thank him for all his effo t will be invaluable and rt to date and in the fut ure. Again, I must thank Trustees, who have put in so much time and effo all the Board of rt to help with the run especially my vice, Rob ning of the Society, ert Tedbury who has bee n tireless with his help myself, the office and the and suppor t for both Society. I must thank An and hard work with our ne-Marie and Janet for all their suppor t Society also David Carrut hers who has been a tow for Anne-Marie, always in the background helpin er of strength g her at Oban, as well main shows as her driv as the three er and general assistant. My thanks, David. Lastly, during my two yea rs as President problems NT821, Blue Tongue, to have occurred such as My name a couple, we hav ostatin e overcome them by wo which has proved that rking together the Society is really a tea m and that is how it sho uld remain. Hugh Saggers President

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OFFICE BEARERSS & TRUSTEE MEMBERS

President

HUGH SAGGERS

Vice President

ROBERT TEDBURY

Treasurer

SIR JAMES PAICE (JIM)

Leys Castle, Inverness IV1 2AF

Fold View, Church Farm, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1LB

Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely CB7 5LU

T: 07549 172365 (M) E: hugh.saggers@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07803 087213 (M) E: robert.tedbury@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 01638 721526 (H) E: jim.paice@ highlandcattlesociety.com

Elected 2024 : Retires 2027

MELISSA CURRAN

DAVID BOOTH

SHEILA FRASER

17 Darnaway Drive, Oatlands, Glasgow G33 5HA

166 Scholes Village, Rotheram, South Yorkshire S61 2RQ

East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5GD

T: 07747 495208 (M) E: melissa.curran@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07803 258091 (M) E: david.booth @highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07887 520226 (M) E: sheila.fraser@ highlandcattlesociety.com

OFFICE BEARERS & TRUSTEE MEMBERS The Highland Cattle Society consists of President, Vice President, Past President and 13 trustee members from throughout the United Kingdom. Elected 2024 : Retires 2027

PAUL HARRIS

Co-opted Trustee : Retires 2027

ASH MALIA

28 Wavendon Road, Salford, Milton Keynes MK17 8BA

Whirlow Hill Farm, Whirlow Lane, Sheffield S11 9QG

T: 07771 883459 (M) E: paul.harris@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07842 716019 (M) E: ash@ highlandcattlesociety.com

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Approximately 6 meetings are held throughout the year. If you need assistance or have anything you wish to raise, please contact your local council member.

OFFICE BEARERSS & TRUSTEE MEMBERS

Elected 2023: Retires 2026

BRIAN JOHN DALBY

SIMON HALEY

Elected 2023: Retires 2026

BRYON MacNAUGHTON

Cestersover Farm, Pailton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0QP

Marland Lodge, Church Bank, Eggleston, County Durham, DL12 0AH

Tordarroch Farm Cottge, Tordarroch Estate, Farr, Inverness-shire, IV2 6XP

T: 07721 611944 (M) E: brian.john@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07828 291192 (M) E: simon.haley@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07539 020072 (M) E: bryon.macnaughton@ highlandcattlesociety.com

Elected 2023: Retires 2026

IAIN GRAHAM

Elected 2023: Retires 2026

ANN CHINNER

Elected 2023: Retires 2026

ROBERT BRADLEY

Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm PA13 4TE

Bridge Cottage, 6-7 Bridge Street, Apethorpe, Nr Peterborough PE8 5DN

Moorside Farm, Old Guy Road, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 1JB

T: 07808 056403 (M) E: iain.graham@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07792 175957 (M) E: ann.chinner@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: 07734432753 (M) E: robert.bradley@ highlandcattlesociety.com

Elected 2023 : Retires 2026

IAIN MACKAY

Co-opted Council : Retires 2026

MICHELLE SHAUGHNESSY

Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA74 6NH

Graffouge, Ballinlee, County Longford, Ireland N39T 2VR

T: 07775 875860 (M) E: iain.mackay@ highlandcattlesociety.com

T: +353 86 331 9132 (M) E: michelle.shaughnessy@ highlandcattlesociety.com

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BREED SECRETARY’S FOREWORD

Dear Members, As we reflect on an exc eptionally busy and eve ntful 2025, I want to begin by expressing my admirat ion for the resilience and adapta bility shown by our far ming community. The ever-ch anging weather patter ns have tested us all, yet Highla nd cattle breeders hav e met these challenges with charac teristic determination and care. It’s a testament to the stre ngth of our folds and the passion of our members that the breed continues to thr ive in such conditions. Membership Growt h & Breed Demand It’s heartening to see tha t our membership continu es to grow steadily, with new breeders joining fro m across the UK and beyond. Highla demand—not only for nd cattle remain in hig their role in conser vation h grazing and the beef ind exceptional pedigrees ustry, but also for their that enhance other fold s. Their versatility and breed apart, and their hardiness make them a popularity is a reflection of the quality and ded ication within our Society . Celebrating Success We were especially pro ud to see Highland cat tle teams win the prestig Native Interbreed Tea ious Marks & Spencer m Competition at The Royal Highland Show 202 consecutive year. What 5 for the second makes this achievement even more remarkable were entirely different is that the winning tea each year—proof that Hig ms hla nders consistently imp judge or the competitio ress, regardless of the n. They have also taken Reserve Champions in Five – Beef Breeds 202 the Royal Welsh Team 4. These are just a few of examples of how Highla spotlight on the breed’ nd Cattle are shining a s enduring appeal and the excellence of our bre eders. Looking Ahead: The 5th International Ga the rin g This October, we are thr illed to host the 5th Int ernational Gathering Breeders in Oban. It pro of Highland Cattle mises to be a celebration of heritage, innovation camaraderie. We look , and global forward to welcoming bre eders from all corners share knowledge, forge of the world to connections, and showc ase the very best of Hig hland cattle. In Closing As we prepare for this exciting event, I encour age everyone to take prid we’ve achieved togeth e in what er. Let’s continue to sup por t one another, champ breed, and promote sus ion the tainable practices that ensure a healthy future cattle and our communiti for our es. We look forward to we lcoming you to Oban this October. Until then, tak care of yourselves—and e each other.

Anne-Marie Carruthers Anne-Marie Carruthe rs Breed Secretary

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23.66

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Associates

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20.83

4.17

25.00

Fold Registration

20.83

4.17

25.00

BIRTH NOTIFICATIONS Males - if not submitted online 6.67 1.33 Males 3.33 0.67

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Go to www.highlandcattlesociety.com

Scroll to the bottom of any page and click on Cattle Database

Click ‘Members Area Only’

Enter your username (your email address)

Enter your password (available from the Highland Cattle Society Office)

Click Register Animal

Enter the animal details

9.8

Click Add

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Enter subsequent animal details

Click Submit

A. Name of animal minus the Prefix, eg Ceit NOT of Cheeklaw B. Ear Tag - last 6 digits of ear tag only (the system will find your herd mark)

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WHO’S WHO IN THE OFFICE

Anne-Marie Carruthers Breed Secretary email : anne-marie@highlandcattlesociety.com We are here to support you so please get in touch.” Anne-Marie Carruthers

Janet Duff Accounts Admin (part-time) email : janet@highlandcattlesociety.com The Highland Cattle Society SCIO 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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TRIBUTE TO DUNCAN HANDLEY The Highland Cattle Society would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Duncan Handley, who passed away last year Duncan Thomas Handley of DT Handley & Son who passed away suddenly on 7th September. Age 67. A loving husband of Angela. Father to son and daughter Gareth and Rebekah. Also 3 beloved grandsons Bryn, Theo and Jesse.

He was a much-respected member of the Highland Cattle Society, friend to all, teller of tall tales and will be missed by family and friends alike. Duncan and Angela were active members of the club from the beginning. They were a massive support to the club and amongst other things, did the supper at the Royal Welsh, hosted open days, and donated prizes. Gilden Vale bred mostly black cattle, the steers going into the butchers, good bulls being sold (one is the father of Murphy at Canon Hall) and the heifers kept or sold for breeding. They registered their first animal in 2003. They would tour the UK to look for the best bull to match with their heifers. Latterly they have used an Angus bull for X breeding for the beef market. Duncan was good fun and always up for a laugh, he was very knowledgeable and was a society judge. He judged the Oban show and sale in October 2019 and judged his last show on Anglesey in August this year. There was standing room only at his funeral with members from the Highland Cattle Society coming from all points of the UK. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts and support go out to Angela. Jacky Harrison

Sympathy with deepest

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TRIBUTE TO DUNCAN HANDLEY

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MEET THE.... Trustee - Ash Malia North of England Club

I was born in 1989, an inner-city boy, with a mad keenness for animals. Back in 2005, whilst attending college to study becoming a vet, I was placed at Whirlow Hall Farm in Sheffield on a three-week work experience placement at the ripe old age of 16, this was the start of my love affair with farming - maybe being a vet would have been more financially astute! I soon gave up my weekend job working with my dad on his delivery rounds and started spending my weekends on the farm. Eventually I became a Farm apprentice and worked my way up to Farm manager, running a herd of Shorthorns and Galloways plus a pet Highlander called “Janey”, as well as a commercial flock of sheep. In 2013 I decided to go and try out working on bigger farms (Whirlow being 140 acres) and spent a few years travelling, working on various large sheep and beef enterprises, even milking buffalo for a short while. In 2016 I returned to Whirlow to “come home” , taking on my old mantle as Farm manager, with a focus on implementing a more sustainable farming method, growing a pedigree herd of Dexter cattle and various breeds of native sheep with my wife overseeing the farm shop operations. 2022 gave us the opportunity to contract manage the farm, Alice my wife had always wanted a highlander and as part of us commemorating our new adventure, I bought our first cow Lily Alice Of Luruha, from Ewen MacMillan of Fintry. We very quickly became enamoured with the breed, and thought that as a reclaimed hill farm, albeit only a small hill (1000ft at it’s highest point) in comparison to some of our highland breeder friends, we decided highlands would fit our system and the hunt for more highlands began. Very quickly we went from 1 highlander to 4, 4 to 13 and now to over 46 pedigree highlands of varying ages. After purchasing our first highland we joined the Highland Cattle Society and the North of England Highland Cattle Breeders Club and found a friendly and sociable group. Many close friends are people we have met through keeping Highland Cows and attending the socials, where we were encouraged to try our hand at showing and did for the first time in 2023 - Penistone show under Bob Mumford. We now have the bug and look forward to getting to more shows every year and are starting to see results achieving breed champion at Honley Emley and Halifax, and even managing to bag beef

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interbreed champion at Halifax show! A great boost of confidence to be tapped out at a show that was attended by over 160 cattle. The highlands soon became the forefront of our business model and passion. We have always offered farm tours (farm safaris) as we believe the only way to get the general public on side is to invite and educate them. Until 2024 Highlands were a small feature of the tours – last summer we began getting more and more requests to see our highlands in their own right and our tours really kicked off. We now run a very successful and well attended hands-on highland cow experience (Highland Cows of the Peak) - often holding one of the top three places on Google when you google “highland cow experiences”. Whilst the tours are a good diversification opportunity, we also find them a great platform to educate both the general public and other farmers (yes, we do get a lot of farmers coming to do the experiences!) - many because their better halves wanted to but a majority are interested to come and learn more about our wonderful breed and the benefits they bring to environment , our diets and the benefits and suitability to conservation grazing - we run about 60 acres of conservation grazing ourselves off farm. Our cows are also run as a commercial beef herd to supply 30 beast a year through our onsite farm shop, and we are slowly trying to build a reputation for buying and selling pedigree stock. As part of joining the North of England club we now host the annual club show “Highland Fling” -we enjoy hosting the fling as it plays into the two parts we have come to love about keeping highlands, the membership and public interaction and the comradery of showing our great breed. This year we opened up the show and

MEET THE.... invited other regional breed clubs to participate but Bluetongue made this difficult to put into practice -the open invitation is something we would like to continue doing over the coming years. The fling weekend consists of a few days of club funded socials and talks put on about various subjects - this year being butchery and diversifications into Agri-tourism. These socials form a great platform for members to chat shop in a forum where the pressure of showing isn’t on, as quite often a members only see one and other at a show and although all is friendly, we all have our cows to focus on for the ring. So, getting

together before the pressure of showing gives members the chance to chat to council members face to face, as well as other members. Through our highlands we have found a community we are proud to be part of and we look forward to supporting that community and the people within it in any way possible. We often chat to new members – people are always welcome to come and have a brew and see what we do, or give us a ring. Ash Malia Trustee

Club Chair - Lindsay Stark West of Scotland Club

Growing up in Bonnybridge, our family home was surrounded by dairy farms. I have such fond memories of watching the cattle grazing in the summer, often dreaming of what a proper rural life would be like. After school, I studied Law at Edinburgh University and have been working as a solicitor ever since, but the passion was and always has been cattle. Luckily, my parents decided to move to and renovate a derelict farm and with that the rural dream suddenly became a reality. Together with my family, we have been breeding highland cattle at Tippetcraig since 2012. It all started when my dad had a moment of madness and thought a heifer would make an excellent Christmas present. Despite having no experience or equipment to our name, we all had an abundance of passion for this wonderful breed. Since then that single heifer has grown into a highland fold which had over 80 head at its largest. We have also since expanded into breeding Simmental and Angus. Despite our inexperienced beginnings, it is with great pride that I can say Tippetcraig are regularly featured in leading sale prices and prize winners across the various breeds we keep. My husband Colin and I decided to dip our toe into showing cattle and have been regular faces on the show circuit since 2018. We absolutely love showing and can’t wait to get our daughter Lucy involved in this when she is a little older. I have been a committee member of the West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club for a number of years and was nominated chair this January. We are a sociable and welcoming club with a lot of our members being active (and often very successful) in the show circuit. We are always delighted to welcome

new members so if you are reading this and would like to come join us, please do get in touch with me or any of the wonderful committee members for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

What car do you drive? Land Rover Defender What is your favourite film? The Green Mile What is your favourite tipple? A decent coffee! Favourite Band? Biffy Clyro Favourite book? I like autobiographies- Barack Obama’s was the last really good one I read. If you weren’t in your current role, what would you like to do? The dream is to farm full time one day... Best holiday? Touring the Highlands and Islands on our honeymoon. What is your best or memorable Highland Cattle achievement to date? Either Lewis 3rd of Tippetcraig winning reserve overall male at Oban 2025 or Julie of Tippetcraig winning overall junior highland champion and native reserve interbreed champion at Stars of the Future 2021.

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MEET THE.... Trustee - Melissa Curran Pollok Fold

I started at Pollok 15 years ago for 2 weeks work experience with animals as I was going to study small animal care. I don’t come from a farming background. I extended my placement and subsequently gained an apprenticeship. I completed a 3 year apprenticeship in mixed farming and agriculture through Oatridge College. I have a lot of respect for Matt Auld who has mentored me throughout the years, and also to the members of the Highland Cattle Society who have shared their knowledge and wisdom with me. Always being there for a chat or any questions I have. Working at Pollok isn’t like working on a “real farm” we are a council run farm set within a 400 acre country park, 5 minutes from Glasgow, the biggest city in Scotland. We are here first and foremost to serve the public and we have around 2 million visitors to the park every year. The main attraction is the highland cattle. We currently run a Fold of 67. We have reduced our number significantly in the last few years due to losing grazing land to housebuilding and treeplanting. In 2021 I took over as farm supervisor and in that time since I have tried to modernise and update our practices to make us more sustainable and ensure the highland cattle are secure here for the future. In recent years we have gained a few titles within the show and sale ring and I think we have raised our profile within the highland cattle community. I became a trustee to serve the membership, promote the health and welfare of the highland cow and promote education.

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What car do you drive? At present at mini cooper sport but I do change quite often What is your favourite film? Favourite film is The Mummy Returns What is your favourite tipple? Ketel one vodka and lemonade Favourite Band? Kings of Leon, I’ve seen them 3 times hoping to go see them again this year in Paris. Favourite book? I read the Colour Purple for my higher English grade it was such a powerful book that has stuck with me over the years but I haven’t watched the film. If you weren’t in your current role, what would you like to do? I think I would have went into teaching maybe biology for the holidays and it was my favourite subject in school. Best holiday? - Thailand for our pre honeymoon, we went to an elephant sanctuary in the jungle it was magical What is your best or memorable Highland Cattle achievement to date? - It use to be winner the Royal Highland Show but we managed to nurse a calf with blacking back to full health after being told by vets its death sentence .

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CLUB NEWS North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club The North Club started activities for 2025, organising an information/training day for new & existing club members, followed by our yearly club show. The 2025 show was held at New Deer Showground. Judge for the afternoon, Stephen Hunter where he picked out a 3 year old homebred heifer from The Greaves Family at Ardiffery Fold. Reserve 2 year old homebred heifer from Leys Castle. Male Champion homebred bull from The Fraser Family at Tilbouries Fold, shown by granddaughter Sophie Adams. Reserve Male Champion homebred bull from John Singer at Kintore Castle Fold, shown by Chole McEwan. Reserve Male Champion - Reuben Ruadh of Kintore Castle.

It was only a few weeks before we headed to Royal Welsh Show. Staying in Hereford for 3 nights, however before arriving at the hotel. We had Veronica’s quiz – a quiz along with a few riddle questions not to be missed you will learn all sorts. A few of 2025 quiz & riddle questions: Champion - Eilidh Mairi of Ardiffery.

Reserve Champion - Dosan 37th of Leys.

Male Champion - Seamus Dubh of Tilbouries.

Which Aussie actress turned singer appeared in an advert for Penguin biscuits?

Which mammal has no vocal cords?

How many eyes does a bee have?

How can a man go eight days without sleep?

We headed to show on Monday morning to watch Highland cattle judging numbers were reduced due to Blue Tongue only Welsh exhibitors were allowed to show this year. Thank you to Welsh Club for making us feel so welcome and organising afternoon tea for North Club. Which was enjoyed by all. A social evening at the hotel was enjoyed by a few of the party. We headed back home on Wednesday morning, on the way I think the final count was 16 police cars/vans heading to Scotland for Donald Trumps visit. On the journey home we had a few games of bingo and I think most of the party had a wee snooze after a busy & sociable few days. We are hoping to plan a trip over the water in 2026. We will keep society members posted once we have details confirmed. I am sure it will be a trip not to be missed. Veronica Thomson

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CLUB NEWS North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Training Day

On Saturday 10th May 2025 The North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club held a Training Day at Frosty brae Maud curtesy of Kevin & Veronica Thomson. Approximately 52 people attended with the majority of these being people in the North East who have recently started with highland cattle. Most of them have not only joined the North Club since then but also the Society and at least 4 members have taken the leap into showing. The day started with tea coffee and cakes (kindly supplied by Jan Alder). We were then given a talk by Claire Pearson from BioBest and Ian Leahy from Meadows Vets. They both focused on testing animals for various diseases including BVD, Johnes, and Lepto, along with testing semen from bulls and foot trimming. Rebecca Suart from East Coast Viners was asked along to give a talk on animal feeds but she was unfortunately unable to attend however she gave veronica samples of their feeds along with information leaflets and left a goodie bag for everyone who attended. Dale Scott was then charged with showing everyone how he would wash and prepare an animal for the show ring. Sophie and Tara Adams took care of the younger members who were only really interested to be shown the correct way to comb the animals. There was then a short break for lunch which was soup, dessert and cakes. After lunch Dale and Kevin (who was the one showing what not to do) were put to the test in the Judging ring where Gordon McConachie was the judge for the day. With Dale and John Singer also

giving input. The members were told not only would they judge the cattle but also the handler had to be neatly dressed with white coat fastened up, tie worn properly, halters nice and clean and white was the preferred colour and being held properly, not dangling to the ground. They were also told they should be watching the Judge all the times. The animals should be standing nicely with head in the air. Gordon gave a description of what he would be look for in an animal, nice head, good walker, what he looked for in horns, the size of the animal for its age, hips, chest, crop ear and in bulls also the testicles for size and shape. We had a whiteboard available for anyone who felt unsure about asking questions to put them on the board and we would cover these at the end of the day. We had no written questions. At the end of the day Dale thanked everyone for coming and wished them good luck for the show season ahead. He also thanked Kevin And Veronica and their son Callum for all their hard work making the day possible.

Beef Tec 2025 On Wednesday 28th May The North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club then took a stand at Beef Tec 2025 which was held near Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire. The Club was only approached a month before the event with only a few days to say yes or no for taking a stand so we had no time to hold a meeting or to arrange sponsorship, or talk about it It was decided by some of our committee members to take a stand. Jim Fraser, Sophie Adams, Dale Scott and Hugh Saggers would take care of the stand and we would

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have a pen with 2highland Steers supplied by Jim Fraser and a pen with a Highland X Shorthorn Cow with a 2 month old Simmental X calf at foot supplied by Craig Finnie. The North East of Scotland is known for its beef production with most breeders using Continental bulls over Simmental X Limousin Angus and Shorthorn Cows but the cow and calf attracted a lot of attention with people very surprised with what the highland cow could produce. I think those manning the stand were very pleased with the day and thought it was £500 well spent.

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CLUB NEWS Highland Cattle Club of Wales What an amazing year we have had, despite the typical wet weather we had in 2024 the Highland Cattle Club of Wales have had a busy and productive time. We had some changes on the top table and owe our thanks and gratitude to those who have stepped down for their hard work. They will be a hard act to follow. We started 2024 with many of our members hosting Jenny and Doug from Eadon Fold, New Zealand. They had a chance to look around our area and enjoyed the Folds they saw. It is always interesting to see how others do things. We had our Promotion stand at the Spring Festival held at the Royal Welsh Show Ground. Like many other shows the format has changed and less public attended, so we will have to think whether we will be there in 2025. Guy, our chairman took a cow and calf to show on the stand to attract the public and potential owners. After the wet weather in 2023, when we had to cancel our first training day, we were able to hold a training day and fold visit. The open day was in September and held at Worlds End Fold, Llangollen by kind permission of Portia Kennaway and Stockman Mark Philpot. A reasonably dry day and even a few rays of sunshine! The day was split into sections with the first part being a demonstration of foot trimming from Dianne and Robert Bradley. Robert talked through the process and highlighted problems that can be found and how to deal with them. He reminded everyone about how nutrition and weather can play a major part in lameness and hoof health and answered many questions. It was good to have Dianne and Robert’s vast knowledge and experience.

Group of 4, Louise, Jo, Guy, Steve, Susie and Annie.

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Guy, Arthur Hill, Mel Curran and Susie Brown.

The second part was led by Iain and Ewan Mackay who walked into a fidgety group of two-year-olds and demonstrated how to halter them, showing the dos and don’ts and what to look out for when they are tied up. It was generally agreed that this was not a thing to do if you were inexperienced. Ewan went on to give a show preparation demonstration on a young bull and how to perform magic with spray, combs and baby oil on the horns. Iain gave a talk on purchasing a bull for your fold, explaining the importance of assessing the bull to match your females, for example, if you have a lack of body depth then you buy a bull to compensate for that. There was a very good question and answer session followed by refreshments and a raffle which raised money for a local charity.

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Guy with Milly Bradley and Anna Davies.

Once again, the Highlands have come up trumps in the show ring. Our first show in our area is Nefyn where Caradog Fold took both Champion and Reserve. Shropshire Show in May had a good entry of Highlands, judged by Mellissa Curran, Pollok Fold. The Bull classes were won by Paul Harris with Ernie of Yarchester, bull born in 2022 and Guy Mumford with Guy of Yarchester, bull born in 2023. Paul Harris went onto win female born in 2020 with Isla of Harris. Guy Mumford went on to win with both Urshula Eleanor, born in 2021 and Urshula Faith, born in 2022. Caradog Fold won with Wendy the 3rd in the class for Heifers born in 2023. Caradog Fold took the prize for the Best Pair of Animals. Female Champion was won by Urshula Eleanor owned by Guy Mumford, Reserve Champion Ursula Esme owned by Susie Brown. Male champion was taken by Paul Harris with Ernie of Yarchester and Reserve by Guy Mumford with Guy of Yarchester. Guy took the Highland Breed Champion and the Perpetual Cup for Highlands with Urshula Eleanor of Yarchester, and Reserve went to Susie Brown with Urshula Esme Lampeter show saw Anna and Gareth Davies win the Championship. Guy Mumford also took the Championship and Reserve Championship at Hanbury show. Aberystwyth Show is our Club Show and known for being a guaranteed day of rain. At one point we all had to take shelter in our trailers. The Show Committee had asked for all female judges and our own Annie Perkins stepped forward - this being her first large Society Show. Gruagach of Caradog won the cow with calf at foot; heifer born in 2021 was won by Guy Mumford with Urshula Eleanor; Heifer born in 2022 was won by Guy Mumford with Urshula Faith the 5th and Heifer born in 2023 was won by Gruagach 6th of Caradog. Yarchester Fold won the pairs with Caradog Fold in Reserve. The Championship was won by Guy Mumford with Urshula Eleanor 4th of Yarchester, Reserve being taken by Gruagach of Caradog.

The Royal Welsh Show is the highlight in the showing calendar for many of our members with our awards evening always being well attended. The judge this year was Dexter Logan. Male Champion was won by Milly Bradley with Louis of Earn, bull born before 2022, with Annie Perkins taking Reserve Male Champion with Sean Geal of Tregallon, bull born after 2023. Female Champion was won by Coul Estates with Lady White 144 of Balmoral, Heifer born in 2021, with Reserve Female Champion being won by Robert and Dianne Bradley with Bonnie Melody of Moorside, Heifer born in 2023. Cow and Calf was won by Chloe Roberts with Sineag Dubh of Seam with Milly Bradley winning best calf with Ailbhe of Marrick Park. Heifer born in 2022 was won by Milly Bradley with Kirsty 8th of Garthocham. Guy Mumford won both the best pair of Heifers and the best group of three. The Highlands were selected as Reserve Champions in the Interbreed Team of 5 and Milly Bradley and Anna Davies won the Interbreed Young Handlers Championship Pairs.

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CLUB NEWS Back in Shropshire the prizes kept coming with Oswestry Show seeing Paul Harris win the Interbreed Champion. It was good to see a Highland winning against other Beef breeds proving that Traditional Breeds still have a place in today’s market. The judge on the day was Mr D Rowbottom. Highlights included Paul Harris winning the Champion rosette and the Aston Perpetual Challenge Cup with Capleadh Mariread 1st of Harris. The Barclays Bank Perpetual Challenge Cup for the opposite sex went to Caradog Fold with Mariread Eve 3rd of Borland. Bull of any age was won by Paul Harris with Ernie of Yarchester. Cow in calf or in Milk was won by Paul Harris with Capleadh Mariread. Heifer born in 2022 was won by Caradog Fold with Marina Eve and Heifer born in 2023 was won by Caradog Fold with Gruagach 6th of Caradog. Pairs were won by Caradog Fold. After holding the National Highland Show at Burwarton in 2023, it was good to see a large turnout of Highlands back there in 2024. Mr Arthur Hill was the judge for the day. The Champion, Reserve Champion and the Morris Corfield Perpetual Cup was awarded to Mr Guy Mumford. Annie Perkins won the Bull of any age with Sean Geal of Tregallon. Peter Smith won the cow in calf or in milk with Alice 6th of Stockley. Calf born in 2024 was won by Caradog Fold with Boideach of Caradog. Heifer born in 2021 was won by Guy Mumford with Urshula Eleanor, Heifer born in 2022 was won by Guy Mumford with Urshula Faith and Heifer born in 2023 was won by Caradog Fold with Wendy 3rd of Caradog. The pairs were won by Guy Mumford, and the highlight of the show was being placed as Supreme Champions in the Group of Four.

Ian, Jo and Guy.

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Annie.

One of the biggest attractions we have during the year is the Young and Novice Handlers Workshop which is held at the Three Counties Show. Annie Perkins is one of our great ambassadors for this, emphasising the importance of providing opportunities for youngsters to be able to have a go at showing cattle. There was a tremendous turnout again this year with Robin Chilton being asked to help with the workshop. It was good to see the immense enthusiasm from the youngsters. Robin and Ewan Mackay had the children working in pairs, assisting them all in turn showing them how to show and prep each animal. They then had a talk on selecting heifers, highlighting the good and bad points and how they could be improved. They then had to choose a bull they felt would be right to put to their heifer to generate further improvement. It was lovely to see such amazing teamwork and smiles throughout. The young handlers were then taken to the ring with the assistance of Blakey and Guy. They were shown what not to do in the ring and how not to behave!! The children were amazing and were judged on their ring craft, with Ewan and Robin handing out rosette’s There were children from multiple breeds including Highlands, Longhorns, Irish Moils and Herefords.

CLUB NEWS Our Thanks goes to Ewan, Robin, Blakey and Guy for their help and support. The Show had an oversight and had only one Young Handlers’ Class instead of the normal three which left many upset parents and children. A group gathered and tackled the Show Committee, and they were allowed to run the Young Handlers Competition. Word soon spread through the cattle lines, and we had four classes. They were judged by Ewan, Robin and joined by Steven O Kane with commentary along the way from Bernard Llewellyn and Steve. They were then judged by the three judges for an overall winner. It was an amazing afternoon and even though there was a lot of pestering and persuasion to pull it off, it was one of the best Young Handlers’ Competitions that had ever been seen. Prizes of sweets were given and thanks to our sponsor Ruth, Rosettes were given to all. A big thank you to all that helped as they put £20 each in the pot and prize money was given to the winners in each class. These wonderful Young Handler’s classes would never have happened if Annie Perkins had not made it work, with special thanks to Mike and Caroline Shaw (Herefords) and Angharad Thomas (Longhorns) for their back up support to make this happen, it was a very memorable day.

Susie Brown.

A big well done goes to Blakey and Rhian this year who won the Highland Cattle Society Fold Competition, they won the Large Fold category. A huge congratulations to them both. It was with great sadness we lost two members this year, Duncan Handley a much-respected member of the Highland Cattle Society. He will be missed by his friends and family alike. We would also like to pay tribute to Sylvia Davies. Sylvia and her late husband Will registered their first cattle in 2005 and had always supported the club since its founding. Margaret Davies

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CLUB NEWS North of England Highland Cattle Club Once again the North of England club have had a very busy season of shows, which will carry on till the end of September with members visiting the Highland national show at Neilston. And more local shows including Emly, Halifax, Malham. With great turn out for all classes and extremely high standard of cattle even with bluetongue restrictions.

Fold Competitions Congratulations also to the winners of the North of England Regional Fold Competition

Great Yorkshire Show What a fantastic week at the Great Yorkshire Show 2025 for the North of England club, judged by Mr David Souter. The Highland cattle classes were strong, with some superb cattle on display from our club and a great atmosphere throughout. Special mention to Dianne & Robert Bradley for winning female Junior, Senior & Overall champion. The Scottish & Welsh clubs were sadly missed as they were unable to come due to bluetongue Restrictions.

Large Fold winners - Doodales - 1st place is a fold that is producing cattle on grass alone with consistency through its home produced heifers. Keeping their steers finishing on grass alone for farm gate sales. Nice consistent style through its females and quality in the calves at foot.

Small Fold winners - Scholes Fold - 1st place goes to a fold that has a tremendously consistent quality of breed standard and style throughout their stock. Very eye-catching and smart cattle. Lovely group of heifers which are a credit to the breeding programme.

Best group of calves by the same sire 1st Scholes Fold - David & Nancy Booth Best group of pure highland cows with pure calves 1st Scholes Fold - David & Nancy Booth Best group of heifers 1st Scholes Fold - David & Nancy Booth Best stock bull 1st Doodales Fold - Angus Dubh of Craigluscar farm fold Best Cow with calf at foot 1st Moorside Fold - Robert & Dianne Bradley And Congratulations to our National Fold competition winners Scholes Fold - David & Nancy Booth - Overall winner Small fold and best group of calves with same sire. Moorside Fold - Robert & Dianne Bradley - Best Cow overall. Doodales Farm - Roger & Sally Dunkley - Best Bull overall. A real testament to the quality and commitment of folds in our area. Club News We’re delighted to share some wonderful personal news from within the club:

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Huge congratulations to our Vice chair - Jemma and George on the safe arrival of their baby – wishing them every happiness as they begin this new chapter.

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A big cheer also for our Chairman David and Gilly, who tied the knot recently – we send our love and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

CLUB NEWS Summer Challenges While the shows have brought plenty of excitement, the summer hasn’t been without its struggles. The prolonged dry spell has left many of us short of grass, with the majority now needing to buy in hay far earlier than expected. It’s a reminder of the challenges we all face, but also of the resilience and support across

our community. AGM Jan 25 - We were highly delighted to have a well respected judge; Matt Auld, come down from Scotland as a guest speaker. Looking Ahead - We’re very much looking forward to our upcoming AGM, which promises to be an exciting and insightful gathering.

David & Nancy Booth.

Robert & Dianna Bradley.

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Scoobie (Ron McMillan), Matt Auld and AK (Andrew Kirkpatrick) having a laugh at Bute Show (Credit: Rob Haining).

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CLUB NEWS North of England Highland Cattle Club The North of England Highland Cattle Breeders Club held their ‘Highland Fling’ on Sunday, May 4, 2025. They had 28 cattle for judge Melissa Curran - Pollok to go over. First of all I would like to say a thank you to the North of England Club for inviting me to judge the Highland Fling this year. It was clear that a tremendous amount of effort was put into organising the show, especially with the extra restrictions faced due to Bluetongue. It was great to see so many members of the public standing around the ring from the start until the finish and being engaged during the showing process. The quality of the cattle could be seen from the first class and the cattle were a testament to the work and dedication the breeders have put into them. The heifer classes were a great representative of the breed and were a pleasure to judge. My contender for the Champion changed with every class. When the second half of the yearling class entered, I could not take my eye of the Bradleys heifer. She oozed femininity and style, walked very correct and had just the right amount of width at the front. The reserve again was a very feminine 2 year old heifer from the Halfords, well grown and full of breed. It was great to see the novice and young handlers being encouraged to participate in the show ring and I would like to say a special congratulations to them all and their mentors. Judge - Melissa Curran

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Results: Cow in calf or in Milk 1st Freddie Dubh of Kipper Lynn - Edward Halford 2nd Lily Alice of Luruha - Ash Malia Heifer born in 2022 1st Rhona of Doodales - Burkinshaw 2nd Ivy Blossom of Harthills - Ash Malia 3rd Ebony of Nortwelle - Michael Burgess Bull born in 2023 1st Uilleam 1st of Scholes - David & Nancy Booth Heifer born in 2023 1st Nighhean of Kipper Lynn - Edward Halford 2nd Melody of The Rose - Robert Wain 3rd Maree of Allanfearn - Edward Halford Bull born in 2024 1st Darius of Nortwelle - Michael Burgess 2nd Uilleam 2nd of Scholes - David & Nancy Booth Heifer born in 2024 1st Bonnie Matilda of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley 2nd Hazel of The Rose - Robert Wain 3rd Uillean of Scholes - David Booth Pairs 1st Burkinshaw 2nd Wain & Burgess 3rd Booth

CLUB NEWS Buddy Class 1st Richard S 2nd Joey 3rd Fiona D Young Handler (Under 12) 1st Jack H 2nd Oliver H 3rd Reuben M Young Handler (12-18) 1st Hugo M 2nd Tim M Champion Bonnie Matilda of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley Reserve Nighean of Kipper Lynn - Edward Halford Peoples Choice Lily Alice of Luruha & Lily Alice 2nd of Mahuruco - Ash Malia

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CLUB NEWS Midland & Southern Highland Cattle Club The Club Chairman Paul Harris was delighted to welcome many of our club members as competitors at the Ashover Show 14 August 2024 incorporating the M&SHCC annual show The club show was well attended by folds from Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Shropshire, South Wales, West Sussex and Bedfordshire. Thanks also go to the members who came along and offered support on the day, and the Ashover Show for their hospitality in hosting the club show. A special thank you goes to Robert and Sandra Wain for all of their hard work involved in providing and setting up the marquee, the provision of all the lovely food, cup cakes, Bakewell tart and drinks. The classes were well stewarded and organised, and we appreciated the expert eyes of Judge Dr Hoather, who cast his expert eye on all entries and awarded prizes:

Class 21 Three year old Heifer 1st Poppy of Rose 2nd Davina 3rd of Janes 3rd Ellit Vallay 3rd of Harris

R Wain R Whitehouse P Harris

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Class 22 Cow or Heifer in milk 1st Paris of Rose R Wain 2nd Beana of Walton G Mumford 3rd Gruagach Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland S Leighton 4th Lilac of Rose R Wain 5th Maggie May 3rd of Harris P Harris

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Class 18 Bull any age 1st ‘Bull’ of Nortwelle 2nd Alexander 1st of Harris

M Burgess P Harris

Class 19 Yearling Heifer 1st Dosan Bheag 3rd of Hardham S Tedbury 2nd Garnit 2nd of Hardham S Tedbury 3rd Melody of Rose R Wain 4th Daisy of Welland S Morphy 5th Juliette 8th of Harris P Harris 6th Coco of Rose E Sampsom 7th Bluebell Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland S Leighton Class 20 Two year old Heifer 1st Faith 6th of Yarchester 2nd Ebeney of Nortwelle 3rd Freya of Yarchester 4th Zara of Welland 5th Davina 4th of Janes 6th Maggie May 5th of Harris

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G Mumford M Buurgess G Mumford S Morphy J Whitehouse P Harris

Class 23 Calf born 2024 1st Harriet of Yarchester 2nd Percivale Dhubh of Headland 3rd Noble of Rose

G Mumford, S Leighton, R Wain,

Champion Highland Faith 6th of Yarchester

G Mumford

Res Champion Poppy of Rose Junior Champion Dosan Bheag 3rd of Hardham

Cup Holders for 2024

R Wain S Tedbury

CLUB NEWS President’s cup Guy Mumford Reeches Cup, opposite sex to champion M Burgess Junior Champion, Paul Harris cup Sandie Tedbury Don Johnson cup for best pair Sandie Tedbury The Blackwater Fold Visit Following the club show the next event was a visit on the 15th September 2024 to Harriet, Gary & Tracey Palmer who welcomed us to Pudding Norton, Norfolk for our annual Autumn Fold Visit. It was great to see so many members there and some new faces too! The day started with tea, coffee & biscuits in the cow shed whilst Harriet gave us a quick run-down of how the Blackwater Fold began & a plan of the day. We were also greeted by lots of free-range chickens & Gary’s latest additions, a couple of pygmy goats.

& telling the stories of how they came to acquire such a selection of breeds. Gary was very informative about the church ruin in one of their Meadows, which is the church ruin of St Margaret, Pudding Norton. It was also interesting to hear about the conservation work which has been carried out in the water meadows to meander the water way through the meadow, all whilst the cattle paddled in the water and we met Ulysses, their original stock bull. Still going strong at 16 years old! Lunch was served back in the cattle shed and what a super spread it was. Local beef, home reared pork sausages, homegrown tomatoes & new potatoes, the list goes on! To follow we were spoilt with a selection of homemade cakes. The Palmer’s really did pull out all the stops! After lunch we were joined by Paul Graves, a local butcher from Briston. Paul gave us a very informative and humorous talk about his experience as a butcher, sharing his knowledge on both beef & lamb carcass and told us about how he has seen the industry and trends evolve over the years. It was a fantastic talk and enjoyed by everyone. Following Paul’s entertaining talk we had a raffle to raise money for YANA. YANA is a rural mental health charity that provides confidential support to those in agriculture and rural businesses. The total money raised was a fantastic £240. It was a brilliant day out in Norfolk and a BIG thank you must go to Harriet, Gary & Tracey for all the effort they put into a great day and the amazing hospitality they showed us all. The Club appreciates all the hard work that goes into organising and preparing for the day.

Caption. Once everyone had a drink and biscuit, we headed out to the field to meet the Highlanders & a wide selection of sheep which included Jacob’s, Herdwicks & Greyface Dartmoors. Just to name a few! Harriet & Gary talked us through the cattle & sheep, explaining

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CLUB NEWS National Fold Competition This year the Highland Cattle Society ran the National fold Competition, the first time this has taken place since 2019 due to Covid. Our Club had six fold entries and these were judged by Matt Auld from the Pollok Fold, Glasgow. Club Winners Best large fold - Harris Fold Best small fold - Yarchester Fold Best cow - Isla 1st Harris Best group of Cows with Pure Calves - Yarchester fold Best Bull - Harris Fold, Ernie of Yarchester M&SHCC AGM on 2nd March 2025 The Club AGM took place on 3rd March 2024 at Ullesthorpe Court Hotel, it was well attended and chaired by Paul Harris. We also welcomed Mr Hugh Saggers President of the Highland Cattle Society. Hugh thanked us for the invitation and our hospitality, he then brought the members up to date on changes being made at society level. Hugh encouraged those members interested in attending the 2025 Scottish World Gathering and Congress 6th - 14th October 2025 to book their accommodation asap, he was aware that at present there are approximately 150 foreign members interested so far. Hugh explained that Rob had set up the judges committee in 2024, 56 judges are listed and the protocol was to limit each judge to a maximum of 4 shows per year, in order to spread out the judging. With no further questions Hugh wished the club well. The traditional auction and raffle followed with members enthusiastically taking part and a grand total of £423.50 was raised. Alice Page the Club President presented the club prizes for 2024. Large show fold winner Thistle fold - Annie Perkins Medium show fold winner Caradog Fold - Rhiana & Blakey Small show fold winner Yarchester - Guy Mumford Novice fold - No entries

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Election of Office Holders Brian Dalby was voted as president for 2025/26. Izzi Rainey was voted as Chair for 2025/26. Harriet Palmer was voted as Vice Chair for 2025/26. Sue Weatherburn to continue as secretary. Josie Barr to carry on as show coordinator. Sandie Tedbury to continue as Treasurer.

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Spring Club Visit to Cannon Hall Farm On the 13th of April 2025 we had our Midland and Southern Highland club visit to Cannon Hall farm.

CLUB NEWS This was kindly organised by Sue & Paul Harris. It was great to see such a high number of members turn up for the trip. This must’ve been a record number with 40 of us! It was great to see so many members, especially considering the distance travelled. Many of us descended on the café on arrival at 10:30 tucking into breakfast rolls, delicious cakes and cups of tea and coffee before we started our farm tour. We were extremely lucky to be joined by Roger, Dave and Rob Nicholson who kindly took time out the very busy schedule to give us a small farm tour and explain how they got to where they are now! It was so interesting to hear how they started 36 years ago, opening their farm up to the public, after they realised that they couldn’t make their small farm a viable business. Now they have over 300,000 people visit their farm every year. Even with how big the farm attractions got the family is still very much involved and as well as running the farm as a visitor attraction they also appear on their own television program! They continue to expand and evolve their business. They have a farm shop, multiple restaurants and cafés on the site as well as the new Gelato shop, which was delicious!

They are fantastic champions for British farming sharing their farm with the public and encouraging lots of farm experiences. They have a wide variety of animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, donkeys, and of course Highland Cattle! They took us out to the field to show us their small fold of highland cattle including a bull they had bought at Oban. The llamas were especially amusing taking quite a liking to some of our members! After Roger, Dave & Rob Nicholson left us we were allowed to walk around the farm park as we wished which was extremely generous of them. There is so much to go and see including the farrowing pens for the pigs, the round house full of ewes lambing and also a spot of ferret racing could be enjoyed. It was a fantastic day out and great to see a farm diversifying into farm tourism and the huge success that they have made of it. We raised £250 on the day for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the choice of charity from Cannon Hall Farm. Closing this annual review we are looking forward to the 2025 Annual Club show which this year is being held at Bucks County Show in Buckinghamshire on 28th August 2025, we have also arranged a fold visit to Harris Fold, Bedfordshire at the end of September to round off the year. Thanking all club members for their support and enthusiasm throughout the year. Izzi Rainey, Chairperson

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CLUB NEWS West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club 2025 seems to have been a very quick year, perhaps a sign of the advancing years of the writer. The West Club has had a good year so far and we have managed to add a few new members to our ranks. It is good to see that our members have been active in the show scene this year and that the numbers showing around the circuit have been slowly recovering towards the pre-Covid levels. It is a concern however, to see some of the local shows still struggling. I do believe we are seeing a new generation of keen, young, breeders and stocksmen & women starting to make their presence known. It is great to see them coming on and being enthusiastic about their animals and bringing out some excellent Highlanders. The West Club has, as usual, been well represented in the prizes at local and National shows. For most of us here in the West, Saturday 26th April, Beith Show kicked off the season with a new venue for their show and a small but quality collection of Highlanders for Graeme Easton to judge. The Champion Highlander at Beith was R & E McMillan with a fine 2-year-old Heifer from the Bute Fold. The Reserve Champion came from the same class and went to Jim & Catherine McKechnie’s Gartocharn fold.

Neilston Show followed on Saturday the 3rd of May. This was a big year for Neilston, their Bicentenary show and also proud hosts to the Highland Cattle Society’s National Highland Cattle Show. There was a good turnout of quality cattle for Willie McLean to sort out. The weather was just about as good as you could have asked for in early May. The Champion Highlander ticket went to Alan Prentice and his 3-year-old heifer, Banrigh 16th of Hyndford. With Reserve Champion being Thomas Sloan’s 2-year-old Heifer Lady Tara of Lyntoun. Neilston introduced a new prize this year for “Best Opposite Sex Animal” to the champion which was won by Alan Kennedy’s Bull, Angus of Goldenberry. Alan Prentice went on to be Reserve Overall Champion of the show.

Highland Show.

Blair Shaw picking up the Pinky & Perky trophy for Junior Handler.

Neilston Show. Neilston Show.

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The show season moved rapidly on with, West Club Members showing well and taking lots of plaudits. With apologies for not going into detail about the intervening shows, space precludes too much detail. The Highland Show arrived in what seemed to be a tropical heatwave. Fortunately, the main show day, Thursday, wasn’t as fiery as the following days and we witnessed Charlie McLean pick out Dexter Logan &

CLUB NEWS Euan McMillan’s Cameron of Sguir Mor as Champion with Jim & Catherine McKechnie’s Flora of Gartocharn as reserve, Jim & Catherine also took the Best Bred by Exhibitor ticket. The Marks & Spencer Native interbreed championship was won by the group of three Highlanders from Dexter Logan, Alan Prentice & R & E McMillan, all West Club Members. Fair to say the West was well represented in the Highland Show Prize list. The last Show I am going to mention is our Club Show which was hosted as usual by Glasgow parks at Pollok Park. We are eternally grateful that Glasgow Parks extends this facility to the Club as Pollok is a fantastic venue. We had a superb turnout for the Club Show this year with 33 animals present for Iain McKay to judge. Our Champion was Jim & Catherine McKechnie’s 3-yearold Heifer, Flora of Gartocharn, Reserve Champion was Alan Prentice’s Yearling Heifer Banrigh 20th of Hyndford which also was Junior Champion and Jim & Catherine took Reserve Junior Champion with their bull Calf, Brogach of Gartocharn. R & E McMillan won our pairs trophy this year. It was fantastic to see so many of our Members and friends at the Club Show and we all had a great day. We were also delighted to be able to present a new trophy presented by Alan Kennedy for the first time this is the Goldenberry Cup and it went to Alan Prentice as Reserve Champion.

Beith Show.

Kayleigh Devine being presented with the Godenberry Cup for Alan Prentice..

West Club Champion & Reserve.

Catherine McKechnie being presented with the Woodneuk Trophy.

Looking forward, the West Club is heading to Peebles this September for our Autumn trip and this year we are joining up with the North and East Clubs to visit Gavin & Anna Brown of the Springfield Fold on Saturday, 20 September and Douglas & Hilary Crane of the Gray Brae Fold on Sunday, 21 September. So, looking forward to a great weekend there. We will also be holding a couple more day events before the end of the year. Always happy to accept new members here in the West Club. If anyone is interested in joining, please get in touch with our Secretary Duncan Watt on Mobile:07909761122 or Email lugton.watt@gmail.com

Junior Trophy being presented to Kayleigh Devine for Alan Prentice..

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SOCIETY SALES 127th ANNUAL AUTUMN SHOW & SALE Sunday 13th & Monday 14th October 2024 Judge: Mr Robert Wain No records were broken, but Highland cattle breeders would go home very happy from their annual autumn show and sale, held in Oban, on Sunday and Monday. A tremendous show of cattle met with an enthusiastic home audience who were making up for the fact that the regular trade between the UK and the rest of Europe, including Ireland, is on hold due to Bluetongue restrictions. By the end of the day, trade peaked at 13,000gns and averages were up in just about every category. The eight three-year-old heifers cashed for a level of £5145 (last year five averaged £5417); 14 two-year-olds hit £3712.50 12, £2616); 21 yearlings averaged £2735 (20, £2425.50) and 30 calves levelled at £2201.50 (27, £1983.75). Topping the trade was the overall and senior champion, Catriona Akeko of Balrownie, from the Carnegie family, Kevin, Dylan and Ryan, who farm at Brechin, in Angus. They have made significant investment into the breed in the past few years and this classy heifer gave them a major payback when selling for 13,000gns to Kevin and Sonya Fletcher’s Coul Estates, Laggan, who have been regular purchasers of top flite cattle since starting their fold in recent years. This red three-year-old is by Eoin Mhor 17 of Mottistone, which cost a record-breaking 23,000gns when purchased alongside Akeko’s dam, Catriona Akeko of Mottistone, which had cost 5500gns at that fold’s dispersal sale. She had been reserve female at the National Show, held this year at the Black Isle, and was also overall champion at Fettercairn and at the East of Scotland Club Show. She was sold in calf to the 3000gns Uilleam 2 of Earn. The same home also got 7000gns for Lili of Balrownie, by the same sire and out of Lili 23 of Achnacloich. Paying that was Alfie Cheyne, from Mayen Estate, Rothiemay, Huntly. A significant buyer again at this sale, Mr Cheyne has recently purchased more land taking his holding up to 400 acres and is setting up a large fold of Highland cattle, plus a herd of Aberdeen-Angus. His 21 purchases at this sale cost more than £70,000 and a new stockman will be in place in January to look after the cattle. The reserve two-year-old champion secured the second-best price of the day, 8500gns, when selling again to Coul Estate. From Karen and Michael Macgregor, Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Cadrann 4 of Eilean Mor is a red daughter of Harris of Balemartine and out of Cadrann of Eilean Mor.

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Despite being unable to take any animals home because of export restrictions, the breed’s long-time German supporter, Falko Steinberg, put in the winning bid for the reserve overall and yearling champion, Lora 2 of Leys, from Leys Castle Farm, which is run by breed president, Hugh Saggers, with Dale Scott at the halter. Bred from a successful dam line going back to Mottistone, this daughter of Dougald 2 of Leys has been a bit of a star in the show ring, including being champion at Nairn and reserve at Sutherland. The first-prize two-year-old heifer, Tara Geal 9 of Tordarroch, from John Cooper, Tordarroch, Inverness, was another to hit 7000gns when selling to Andrew Polson, Glenfinnan, Findon. By Macrae Charles of Maol she was out of Tara Geal 3 of Tordarroch. Also at 7k was the champion calf from Jon and Queenie Strickland, Cladich, Dalmally. Their Frangag Ruadh A-Rithis of Cladich follows a strong line of calf champions from that fold and sold to Blackmountain Estate who get a red daughter of Angus 2 of Sorne. Another from the same home, Sorcha Dubh A-Rithis 3 of Cladich, this time by Murchadh Dubh of Luruha, was knocked down at 6500gns when selling to American buyers, the Danielson family, from Iowa. This will be returning to Cladich for a future flushing programme. The same buyers put Glasgow City Council’s famous Pollok fold into the top bracket with Siusan Ruadh 67 of Pollok, when they paid 5500gns to get this in-calf heifer. She’s by Prionnsa 2 of Balmoral and sold in calf to Josh of Ranch. The fold, managed by Matt Auld and Mel Curran, saw new apprentice, Hannah Walsh, take the halter for the ringside success. The two-year-old champion, Esmi 3 of Gartocharn, from Jim and Catherine McKechnie, France Farm, Gartocharn, made 6500gns when selling to Alfie Cheyne. She is by Brodie of Culfoich and out of a former reserve champion at the Royal Highland Show, Catriona 3 of Gartocharn. Another yearling heifer to make the grade was the third-placed Maree of Allanfearn, from Maureen MacArthur and John Ashton, from Strathpeffer. By Stuart Bheag of Cladich, she made 4800gns to Halford Farming, Peartree Farm, Newcastle. Another from Pollok, Barabel 16 of Pollok, was one of three lots to make 4500gns. This brindle yearling is by Russell of Craigowmill and was knocked down to Alfie Cheyne, who also picked up the cow and calf combination, Ailsa 2 of Lyntoun, a seven year-old cow by All Ruadh of Crannich, with her bull calf at foot, at that price from David Dickson, Hamilton Hall Lodge, West Linton. Also making 4500gns was Magaidh of Cross Requill, from JS and R Harris, South Shields Farm, Strathaven. A black yearling heifer, she’s a full sister

SOCIETY SALES to a 6500gns bull sold in February, being by Black Prince of Ranch and out of Magaidh of Commore, and made the cash to Blastamore Farms. Auctioneers: UA Oban Ken Fletcher RESULTS

Class 2 - 2yr old heifer 1st Cadrann 4th of Eilean Mor - Karen & Michael MacGregor 2nd Fern 3rd of Black Glen - Grant Hyslop 3rd Frangag 5th of Earn - Heather Corrigall 4th Robina Ruadh of Balemartine - The Armstrong Family

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Class 3 - 2yr old heifer 1st Esmi 3rd of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie 2nd Flora of Ranch - Graeme & Rebecca Easton 3rd Mhairi Ruadh 3rd of Earn - Heather Corrigall 4th Tess of Ceannacroic - Dunlossit Farming Ltd.

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Class 1 - 3yr old Heifer 1st Catriona Akeko of Balrownie- Balrownie farm 2nd Lili of Balrownie- Balrownie Farm 3rd Banrigh 14th of Hyndford- Alan Prentice 4th Kerrie Dhubh of Balrownie - Balrownie 24-Tara-Gael-9th-of-Tordarroch-7000gns-4389.

Class 4 - 2 year old heifer 1st Tara Gael 9th of Tordarroch - Tordarroch Estates 2nd Eileen 4th of Killochries Fold- Killochries Fold 3rd Princess 37th of Killochries- Killochries Fold 4th Sorn Dubh of Ardentraive - The Keys Family Best 2 yr old Heifer Esmi 3rd of Gartocharn- Jim & Catherine McKechnie 16-Cadrann-4th-of-Eilean-Mor-8500gns-3993.

Reserve Cadrann 4th of Eilean Mor - Karen & Michael McGregor

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Best Yearling Heifer Lora 2nd of Leys - Leys Castle Reserve Conni 3rd of Gartocharn

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Class 5 - Yearling Heifer 1st Lora 2nd of Leys - Leys Castle 2nd Magaidh of Cross Reguill - JS & R Harris 3rd Morag Prigie of Druim An Lochside - Marcus & Sharon MacBean 4th Furan Beathag Riabhach 4th of Castles EstateCastles Estate Class 6 - Yearling Heifer 1st Lady Caroline 4th of Lyntoun - David Dickson 2nd Connie Isabella of Cherrytree Croft - Cherrytree Croft 3rd Maree of Allanfearn - Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton

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Class 9 - Heifer Calves 1st Frangag Ruadh A-Rithis of Cladich - Mrs Jon Strickland 2nd Lady White 9th of Gray Brae - Douglas & Hilary Crane 3rd Princess Mairi Dubh 2nd of Cladich - Mrs Jon Strickland 4th Baravalla Beg 2nd of Cladich - Mrs Jon Strickland

Class 7 - Yearling Heifer 1st Connie 3rd of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie 2nd Barabel 16th of Pollok - Glasgow City Council 3rd Cannach of Castles Estate - Castles Estate 4th Furan Beathag 4th of Castles Estate - Castles Estate. Class 8 - Yearling Heifer 1st Alis Jean 6th of Borland - Mr Keith Howman 2nd Sileas Ruadh of Achinreir - Jane Isaacson 3rd Robina Ruadh 2nd of Balrmartine - The Armstrong Family 4th Princess Og 2nd of Castles Estate - Castles Estate

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SOCIETY SALES Class 10 - Heifer Calves 1st. Sorcha Dubh A-Rithis 3rd of Cladich - Mrs John Strickland 2nd Iona Gael of Strathearn - Strathearn Fold 3rd Bannoch Ruadh 2nd of Cailaich - R&S Strachan 4th Barabel Ban Flath 33rd of Glengorm - Glengorm Class 11 - Heifer Calves 1st Princess Ruadh 6th of Cnoc Na Sith - Iain MacKay & Claire Simmonetta 2nd Mairina Ciatach 25th of Glengorm - Glengorm 3rd Dorothy Nighean 31st of Glengorm - Glengorm 4th Barabel of Cailaich - R&S Strachan Class 12 - Heifer Calves 1st Anna Fiadhaich 15th of Glengorm - Glengorm 2nd Dorothy Nighean 32nd of Glengorm - Glengorm 3rd Caraid of Cailaich - R&S Strachan 4th Mairina Ciatach 27th of Glengorm - Glengorm Best Heifer Calve Frangag Ruadh A-Rithis of Cladich Reserve Lady White 9th of Gray Brae Class 13 - cows & Senior heifers 1st Ailsa 2nd of Lyntoun - David Dickson Best pair of suckled Heifer calves Cladich Fold Young Handlers 10-15 Years 1st Tara Adams 2nd Ruaridh Mackay 3rd Eva Armstrong 4th Poppy Dalgleish 5th Ewan McDonald 6th Cameron McDonald

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Sunday 9th & Monday 10th February 2025 Judge: Iain McKay Averages: 12 two-year-old bulls, £4873.75 (+£192.50); eight three-year-old bulls, £5420.62 (-£1104.38); five yearling bulls, £2539.50 (+£222.50); four three-year-old heifers, £4806.25 (-£228.75); 13 two-year-old heifers, £2277.69 (-£627.31); 13 yearling heifers, £2439.23 (-£145.77). The breed record for Highland females was well and truly smashed at the breed’s spring sale in Oban on Monday, when the overall show champion from Sunday’s show went on to make 35,000gns in the ring – some 15,000gns ahead of the previous female best. The top dollar was paid for Kirsty Dubh 3 of Blingery, which was shown by herd manager Morven Coghill on behalf of owner Peter Haig Thomas, from Blingery Farms, Wick, Caithness. A black coated fouryear-old daughter of Cameron Dubh of Kelby – a bull which had been bought for 6500gns after being champion at Oban in 2017 – this was a first sale for the Blingery fold at Oban. “She’s been a star from day one and was really one that I wanted to keep,” admitted Morven. “However, I wanted to prove just what I have been aiming to achieve with the fold and that’s why she was here for sale.” As show champion, she lived up to the expectation of the judge who placed her, Iain McKay, who said: “As soon as I saw her, I knew she’d be a fine champion. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a heifer as good as this at any Oban sale I have been at.” She was bid to the top money by Graeme Easton, which bought her on behalf of the Carnegie family, Kevin Dylan and Ryan, for their Balrownie fold at Brechin, in Angus. They are no stranger to buying record breakers, having paid a male record price of 23,000gns for Eoin Mhor 17 of Mottistone. Their most recent purchase is due to calf in the spring to Glen of Applecross and is out of Kirsty Dubh of Blingery.

Young Handlers 16 - 26 Years 1st Hannah Walsh 2nd Lauren Morris 3rd Kelsie Prentice 4th Eilidh MacKay Champion Young Handler Tara Adams Best pair of in-calf heifers Balrownie

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SOCIETY SALES The sale also defied a recent ban on exports from the UK due to bluetongue restrictions, with a rekindling of export interest, most notably from the United States and Argentina. Making her presence felt was US-based Highland breed enthusiast Stacia Danielson, from Iowa, who bought the sale’s second top animal, Cruachan Min of Cladich, a twoyear-old bull from Jon and Queenie Strickland, Cladich, Dalmally. This one put a dazzling smile on the face of stockman Stuart Campbell, who brought out this son of Angus 2 of Sorne, the Cladich fold’s stock bull which had also cost a record-breaking 27,000gns and had produced two heifer calf champions for the Stricklands. Mrs Danielson already has some animals in the UK and she hopes to take semen from this bull and embryos from her female lines to bolster her fold back in the States. The male champion came next in the price ratings at 10,000gns. Donald and Malcolm MacNaughton’s Falloch of Rannoch, from Kelty, in Fife, was taken to that mark by Peter Smith, buying for his Stockley fold, near Hereford. Sired by Seamus Ruadh of Craigowmill, he was bred out of the multi-award-winning Skye family and had himself been junior male champion at the Stars of the Future Show in 2023. Moments earlier in the sale, Team MacNaughton got 6000gns for Douglas 2 of Rannoch from Hugh Saggers, buying for Leys Castle Estate, Inverness. By the same sire as his team mate, he was out of another from the Skye family. A big buyer from recent breed sales, Alfie Cheyne, of Mayen Farms, Rothiemay, Huntly, bought a new stock bull in the shape of the reserve male champion, Lewis 3 of Tippetcraig, from the Burns family – Colin, Lindsay, Fiona, George and Gillian – Tippetcraig, High Bonnybridge, Stirling. He paid 8000gns to get the services of this rising three-year-old by Black Prince of Dumyat, which was bred from Princess Mhairi 8 of Gray Brae. Second top female, at 7000gns, was the first prize Ban-Larla Morag of Luruha, from Ewen MacMillan, Lurg, Fintry. This three-year-old was brought out by Dexter and Carolyn Logan and is a daughter of Cameron of Sguir Mor – which had been male champion at the Highland Show last year – out of Ban-l-Arla Morag 10 of Blairlogan. Signing the cheque for this one was Ian McKnight, Dalhabboch, Glenluce, who has recently started a fold of Highland cattle with his wife, Hayley. The McKnights added a stock bull to their inventory when they paid 5000gns to get the use of Graeme Easton’s Eoin of Ranch, a third-prize son of the 23,000gns Eoin Mhor 17 of Mottistone, from The Ranch, Letham, in Angus. The dam was Eleanor of Ubhaidh. New Argentinean buyer, Jeremias Butto, from

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Patagonia, was in on the top action on two occasions. He first paid 6500gns to the MacDonald family team from Kyles, in North Uist, for their three-year-old Sean of Ardbhan. He was by the 5000gns Hector of Balnabroich and out of Jean Sean of Ardbhan. He was be joined on the route south for semen to be drawn, by Innis of Glenfinnan, from Andrew Polson and his daughter Christina, from Portlethen, in Aberdeenshire. With a value of 6000gns, he is by Alasdair 4 of Woodneuk and out of Iona of Craigluscar. This one also had a string of show wins to his name from last summer, including being reserve junior inter-breed champion at both Kirriemuir and Stars of the Future shows, as well as being reserve male champion at the Royal Highland Show. Another bull with a price tag of 6500gns was Brodie of Callachally, from H and E MacPhail, Callachally, Isle of Mull. A maternal brother to the 7000gns Sileas 21 of Callachally and by Brodie of Gartocharn, he heads for work with J and M Stewart, Langraw, St Andrews. Andy Kilpatrick, Strathmore, Glengarnock, near Beith, got some action from both the male and female sections. Dearest for him was his first prize two-year-old, Geordie of Glengarnock, a son of Iain Ruadh of Glenkinglass out of Eilidh 30 of Glengarnock – a mating which had produced a 4200gns heifer in October 2023. He’s off to High Rannachan Farm, Campbeltown, for work. From the same home came the yearling champion heifer, Eilidh 42 of Glengarnock, which is a full sister to Geordie. The buyer this time was Angus MacGillivray, of Highland Cattle Services. ‘Mr Highlander’ himself, Angus MacKay, from Achnagoul, Inverary, got a 5000gns cheque for his yearling bull, An Buchaillie of Achnagoul, from Jackie Wild, who was buying him for her Wainsmore fold, Matlock, Derbyshire. This one led the yearlings on price and is by Fraser of Meggernie and out of Neoinean of Achnagoul. Auctioneers: UA Oban. RESULTS

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SOCIETY SALES Class 1 - 2 year old bulls 1st Tearloch of Eastertyre - Davina & Stuart Bridget 2nd Coinneach of Benmore - Emma Paterson 3rd Angus 1st of Goldenberry - Alan Kennedy 4th Uisage Beatha of Romesdal - Yvonne White.

Class 3 - 2 Year Old Bulls 1st Falloch of Rannoch - Donald MacNaughton 2nd Douglas 2nd of Rannoch - Donald MacNaughton 3rd Elvis of Allanfearn - Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton 4th Robert 2nd of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie Best 2 year old Bull Falloch of Rannoch - Donald MacNaughton Reserve Geordie of Glengarnock - Andrew Kirkpatrick

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Class 4 - Senior bulls 1st John of Black Glen - Grant Hyslop 2nd Ben Cruchan 2nd of Castles Estate - Mr K Howman 3rd Sean of Ardbhan - The MacDonald Family 4th Lord Mosscastle 4th of Goldenberry - Alan Kennedy

Class 2 - 2year old bulls 1st Geordie of Glengarnock- Andrew Kirkpatrick 2nd Vital Spark of Shenavallie- Duncan Buchanan 3rd Alastair Og of Cnoc Na Sith - Iain Mackay & Claire Simonetta 4th Companach of Benmore - Emma Paterson

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Class 4 - Senior Bulls 1st Lewis 3rd of Tippetcraig- The Burns Family 2nd Innis of Glenfinnan - Andrew Polson 3rd Eoin of Ranch - Graeme & Rebecca Easton 4th Finlay of Pollok- Glasgow City Council

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SOCIETY SALES Best Senior Bull Lewis 3rd of Tippetcraig- The Burns Family

Best Yearling Bull Murphy 2nd of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie

Reserve John of Black Glen - Grant Hyslop

Reserve An Buchaille of Achnagoul - Angus Mackay Male Champion Falloch of Rannoch - Donald MacNaughton Reserve Male Champion Lewis 3rd of Tippetcraig- The Burns Family

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Class 6 -Aged Bulls 1st Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone- Grant Hyslop 2nd Thor of Allanfearn - The Keys Family Best Aged Bull Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone- Grant Hyslop Reserve Thor of Allanfearn - The Keys Family

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Class 10 - 3 year old Heifers 1st Ban-Larla Morag of Luruha - Lurg & Townhead Farns 2nd Siusan Dubh 5th of Pollok- Glasgow City Council 3rd Claggorm 63rd of GLengarnock - Andrew Kirkpatrick 4th Isabelle of Blingery - Blingery Farms

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Class 7 - Yearling Bulls 1st Murphy of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie 2nd An Buchaille of Achnagoul - Angus MacKay 3rd King Kong of Sean - Simon & Emma Haley 4th Rolo Dubh of Tordarroch - Tordarroch estates Class 8 - Yearling Bull 1st Murchadh Ruaridh 2nd of Luruha - Lurg & Townhead Farms 2nd Craigy Boy of Glengorm - Glengorm 3rd Reudle of Cnoc Na Sith - Iain Mackay & Claire Simonetta 4th Bein Gael of Tordarroch - Tordarroch Estates

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Class 9 - Senior heifers 1st & Best Senior Heifer - Kirsty Dhubh of Blingery Blingery Farms 2nd & Reserve Senior Heifer - Lady Alma 13th of Pollok - Glasgow City Council

SOCIETY SALES 2nd Monica 18th of Cnoc Na Sith - Iain Mackay & Claire Simonetta 3rd Bonnie Gheal 5th of Balemartin - The Armstrong Family 4th Crystal Gheal 3rd of Balemartine - The Armstrong Family

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Class 11 - 2 year old Heifer 1st Gillian 3rd of Luruha -Lurg & Townhead Farms 2nd Eiteag of Black Glen - Grant Hyslop 3rd Morag MINGEAL of Glenaros - Alastair Fitzsimon 4th Muireall 12th of Leys - Leys Castle Class 12 - 2 year old Heifers 1st Siusan Ruadh 71st of Pollok - Glasgow City Council 2nd Bonnie of Glenaros - Alastair Fitzsimon 3rd Janice 43rd of Pollok -Glasgow City Council 4th Barabel Ris 2nd of Cragganvallie - James Foster Class 13 - 2 year old Heifers 1st Claggorm 68th of Glengarnock- Andrew Kirkpatrick 2nd Saskia 4th of Ardentraive- The Keys Family 3rd Sirn Dubh 2nd of Ardentraive - The Keys Family Best 2 year old heifer Gillian 3rd of Luruha - Lurg & Townhead Farms Reserve Claggorm 68th of Glengarnock- Andrew Kirkpatrick

Class15 - Yearling Heifers 1st Dorothy Nighean 33rd of Glengorm - Glengorm 2nd Maiggdean Mor 32nd of Glengorm - Glengorm 3rd Mairearad Maiseach of Ardbhan - The MacDonald Family 4th Murran mosscastle Dhubh of Ardbhan - The MacDonald family Class 16 - Yearling Heifers 1st Clodagh Eve Dubh of Mail - A & L prentice 2nd Marie Ruadh 17th of Cnoc Na Sith - Iain MacKay & Claire Simmonetta 3rd Myra Maiseach of Ardbhan- The MacDonald Damily 4th Oighrig if Tregallon - Alastair Fitzsimon Best Yearling Heifer Eilidh 42nd of Glengarnock Reserve Dorothy Nighean 33rd of Glengorm Young handler aged 10-15 years Winner Eva Armstrong Young handler aged 16-26 years 1st Kelsie Prentice 2nd Hannah Walsh 3rd Eilidh MacKay 4th Kirsty Neil Overall Champion Young Handler Eva Armstrong Female Champion Kirsty Dhubh 3rd of Blingery- Blingery Farms

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Class 14 - Yearling Heifers 1st Eilidh 42nd of Glengarnock- Andrew Kirkpatrick

Best pair of heifers Lurg & Townhead Farms

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FROM WHERE I STOOD From Where I Stood

The 127th Oban Highland Cattle Sale, 13-14 October 2024 There will not have been a sale ring anywhere in the country which could boast as having such a large international attendance. Highland enthusiasts from Australia, The United States, Germany, Ireland and Denmark were looking on with interest although the likelihood of being able to export live animals soon seemed quite remote. Regardless of this, breeders from the United States and Germany bought some of top prized females intending to take embryos for export. This level of overseas interest highlights the growing demand for Highland genetics worldwide and augers well for the forthcoming Fifth International Highland Breeders Gathering to be held in the town of Oban in conjunction with the 128th annual autumn sale. The event will run from the 6th – 13th of October 2025 and will give delegates an unrivalled opportunity to evaluate the Highland breed in its homeland; in other words, Highlanders in the Highlands. This event will be an unrivalled opportunity for all home-based Highland breeders to showcase their folds during the annual show and sale and if the overall quality which was a feature of this year’s event is maintained we can be sure of yet another highly successful event. My lasting memory of this year’s event was the outstanding quality of the heifer calves on offer, 30 in total; in my mind the overall quality was the best I can recall at any sale. Many thought it to be far too many and would fail to match last year’s record average of £1,983 75. By the time the last of the calves went through the ring the average stood at £2,164 with the buyers still looking for more. Once again it was the consignment of calves from the Cladich fold which took top honours. Winning both the Myrecairnie Perpetual Trophy for the best heifer calf and the Cladich Cup for the best pair of suckled calves. All of this was achieved with the manager, Stuart Campbell being somewhat incapacitated due to damaging his ankle the previous week; nevertheless his apprentices, Emily Armstrong

and Morven Brown did the Cladich fold proud, presenting and parading the calves to perfection. The top heifer calf averages are as follows: Cladich £5,000 for five calves. Gray Bray £1,750 for four calves. Cailaich £1,500 for five calves. Glengorm £1,412 50 for eight calves. Cnoc Na Sith £ 1,400 for five calves. Quite remarkable when one considers that most of the calves came of hill grazing without any supplementary feeding. Emily and Morven were not the only young enthusiasts involved in both the show and sale ring and in the young handler’s competition. The cattle they prepared and exhibited featured highly in most classes and were a great credit to the Highland breed. We are indeed fortunate to have such a wealth of talent within our ranks; they are the future. The overall accolade, The Invernarin Cup went to the Balrownie Fold with their much admired incalf heifer, Catriona Akeko of Balrownie selling for 13,000gs. Although relatively new to the Highland breed the boys from Balrownie did an outstanding job of preparing and exhibiting their cattle and all credit must go to them: well done. It always gives me great pleasure to see a new name on our trophies: keep up the good work. Some years ago, I wrote about the importance of maintaining the highest of standards when presenting cattle at any event especially at our premier events in Oban. If the standard of what was exhibited at our recent sale is maintained there can be little doubt that the level of interest in our great breed will continue to grow and all those breeders who put so much time and effort into this event must be congratulated. Angus R. Mackay 17/10/2024

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SUMMER SHOWS NEILSTON SHOW

Saturday 3rd May 2025 Judge: Willie MacLean What a Day at the National Highland Cattle Show!

Heifer- 3 years Old 1st Banrigh 16th of Hyndford - Alan Prentice 2nd Flora of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie 3rd Bonnie of Blairlogan - Dexter & Carolyn Logan 4th Chorrach 21st of Pollok Heifer- Glasgow City Council Heifer - 2 years Old 1st Lady Tara of Lyntoun - David Dickson & Thomas Sloan 2nd Cuailean 4th of Isle of Bute - R & E McMillan 3rd Ruby of Goldenberry - Alan Kennedy & Liz Shaw 4th Kirsty 9th of Gartocharn - Jim & Catherine McKechnie Heifer - Yearling 1st Sorcha of Mohmar - Bannockburn Highlanders 2nd Frith of Hunters - Stephen & Rosemary Hunter 3rd Eiteag of Lyntoun - David Dickson & Thomas Sloan 4th Ruby 2nd of Goldenberry - Alan Kennedy & Liz Shaw

Blair Shaw with young bull and gran, Liz Shaw..

Yesterday was nothing short of spectacular at the National Highland Cattle Show, proudly hosted by the Neilston Show as they marked their incredible 200th Anniversary! With brilliant sunshine, a buzzing atmosphere, and a stunning lineup of 30 Highland Cattle, it was a true celebration of tradition, excellence, and community. Judge Willie MacLean had his work cut out for him, with such an impressive display of quality cattle. Alan Prentice stole the spotlight, taking home Breed Champion and going on to claim Reserve Show Champion—a huge achievement! And let’s not forget Blair Shaw, who wowed the crowd by winning Overall Young Handlers with his young bull. At just 6 years old, his talent and confidence were truly inspir-ing. What a star in the making! A massive congratulations to all the exhibitors who made the day so memorable. Your hard work, passion, and dedication are what make events like this so special. Here’s to many more years of celebrating Highland Cattle and the incredible people behind them!

Bull - born before 1st Jan 2022 1st Brogach Dubh of Pollok - Glasgow City Council Heifer Bull - born after 1st of Jan 2024 1st Angus of Goldenberry - Alan Kennedy & Liz Shaw 2nd Bruce of Bannockburn - Bannockburn Highlanders 3rd 500909 of Black Glen - Grant Hyslop 4th Uilliem of Scholes - David & Nancy Booth Calf - born after 1st Jan 2025 Pollok - Glasgow City Council Heifer Best Pair of Heifers 1st Pollok Fold - Glasgow City Council 2nd Goldenberry Fold - Alan Kennedy & Liz Shaw 3rd Scoles Fold - David & Nancy Booth 4th Pollok Fold - Glasgow City Council

RESULTS Cow - born before 1st Jan 2020 1st Chorrach 13th of Pollok - Glasgow City Council Cow - born after 1st Jan 2020 1st Chorrach 20th of Pollok - Glasgow City Council

Banrigh 1th of Hyndford - Alan Prentice with judge Willie MacLean..

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Neilston Show winners.

Breed Champion & Reserve Overall Show Champion Banrigh 16th of Hyndford Reserve Champion - Lady Tara of Lyntoun Best Opposite Sex - Angus of Goldenberry Previous Winners of the Patch Trophy are: Donald MacNaughton 2017 Dexter Logan – 2019 Donald MacNaughton – 2022 Gareth Davies – 2023 Alan Prentice - 2025

ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW

Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd June 2025 Judge: Mr Charlie MacLean Highland Cattle Shine at the Royal Highland Show This year’s show of Highland Cattle at the Royal Highland Show was a resounding success, marked by outstanding livestock, unwavering dedication, and a stroke of good fortune with the weather. From the outset, the showgrounds were blessed with sunshine and blue skies, creating the perfect backdrop for what would become one of the most memorable exhibitions in recent years. The Highland cattle on display were nothing short of spectacular—a true credit to the breed and a reflection of the meticulous preparation carried out by each exhibitor. Among the standout successes of the show, Dexter and Carolyn Logan, together with Ewen Macmillan, achieved a tremendous milestone by taking Overall Champion with their jointly owned bull, Cameron of Sguir Mor. Bred by William MacLean of the Sguir Mor fold, Inverglen, near Oban. Cameron made headlines when he topped the United Auctions Highland Cattle sale at 10,000 guineas, jointly purchased by Ewen Macmillan and Dexter & Carolyn Logan.

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Not only did this remarkable animal secure the top honour, but he also led the team to victory in the Group of Three Native Interbreed Championship—for the second year running. A phenomenal achievement and a testament to the bull’s quality and consistency. Adding to the show’s highlights, Jim and Catherine McKechnie proudly took Reserve Champion with their homebred heifer, Flora of Gartocharn. A striking young female with tremendous breed character, Flora is sired by Brodie of Culfoich and out of Esmi of Gartocharn—a bloodline that reflects generations of careful breeding and stockmanship. Her poise and presence in the ring earned high praise from judges and spectators alike, underlining her quality and promise for the future. The Junior Champion title was claimed by Graeme and Rebecca Easton with their eye-catching black heifer, Elora of Ranch. Homebred and full of promise, Elora is by Magnus of Earn and out of Nora Dubh of Ranch. Her stylish presence and refined Highland character caught the judges’ attention, earning her the top spot among a strong field of youngstock. A fantastic achievement for the Easton’s, whose dedication to their breeding programme continues to deliver impressive results. Exhibitors across the board demonstrated extraordinary commitment, with months of hard work culminating in cattle presented at their very best. The grooming, conditioning, and handling on show were of the highest standard, and the pride each handler took in their animals was clear for all to see. Judging was highly competitive, with a strong field across all classes. Spectators and fellow breeders alike were impressed by the consistent quality, temperament, and traditional characteristics displayed in the ring. Beyond the show ring, the atmosphere buzzed with camaraderie, celebration, and a shared passion for Highland cattle. It was not only a showcase of livestock excellence but a gathering that reaffirmed the spirit and dedication of the Highland cattle community. This year’s show sets a high benchmark—and already has everyone looking forward to what next year will bring. RESULTS Class 231 Female, born on or after 1st April 2024 1st Elora of Ranch – Graeme & Rebecca Easton 2nd Bachy Mor 19th of Pollok – Glasgow City Council 3rd Lorna Rhuadh 8th of Craigluscar Farm Fold – Stacia Danielson 4th Lucie 2nd of Star Lake – Star Lake Cattle Company

SUMMER SHOWS Class 232 Female, born on or between 1 January & 31st March 2024 1st Eiteag of Lyntoun – David Dickson & Thomas Sloan 2nd Frith of Hunters – Stephen & Rosemary Hunter 3rd Sorcha of Mohar – Bannockburn Highlanders 4th Sidonia (O) 15th of Balnabroich – Michael & Sally Nairn Class 233 Female born on or between 1st January & 31st December 2023 1st Cuailean 4th of Isle of Bute – R & E MacMillan 2nd Lady Tara of Lyntoun – David Dickson & Thomas Sloan 3rd Nighean of Kipper Lynn – Edward Hafoed 4th Kirsty 9th of Gartocharn – J & C McKechnie Class 234 Female born on our between 1st January & 31st December 2022 1st Flora of Gartocharn – J & C McKechine 2nd Cadrann 4th of Eilean Mor - Coul Estate Partnership 3rd. Banrigh 16th of Hyndford – Alan Prentice 4th Somasag of Lyntoun – David Dickson & Thomas Sloan

The McLaren Building Preservation Trophy for the winner of Class 233 Cuailean 4th of Isle of Bute – R & E MacMillan Best Junior Female Elora of Ranch – Graeme & Rebecca Easton Reserve Junior Female Eiteag of Lyntoun – David Dickson & Thomas Sloan Female Champion Flora of Gartocharn – J & C McKechine Reserve Best Female Cadrann 4th of Eilean Mor - Coul Estate Partnership Best Junior Bull Fingal 5th of Culfoich – J & M McConachie Reserve Junior Bull 500909 of Black Glen – Grant Hyslop

Class 235 Female in Milk born on or between 1st January & 31st December 2021 1st Molly of Black Glen – Coul Estate Partnership. 2nd Freddie Dubh of Kipper Lynn – Edward Halford 3rd Lili Don of Mohar – Bannockburn Highlanders 4th Bridget 324th of Benmore – Innishewan Farms Class 236 Female in Milk, born on or before 31st December 2020 1st Catriona Akkeko 5th of Mottistone – The Burns Family 2nd Capleadh of Hunters – Stephen & Rosemary Hunter Class 237 Bull, born on or after 1st January 2024 1st Murchadh Ruadh of Balrownie – Balrownie Farms 2nd Fingal 5th of Culfoich – J & M McConachie 3rd 500909 of Black Glen – Grant Hyslop 4th Reuben Ruadh of Kintore Castle – John Singer

Champion, Cameron Of Sguir Mor SASH 5536.

Best Bull Cameron of Sguir Mor – Dexter & Carolyn Logan Reserve Best Bull Murchadh Ruadh of Balrownie – Balrownie Farms

Class 238 Bull, born on or before 31st December 2023 1st Cameron of Sguir Mor – Dexter & Carolyn Logan 2nd Eoin Mhor of Barna – Barna Fold 3rd Thor of Tordarroch – Tordarroch Estates Best Calf at Foot, Exhibited with its dam in the Classes Coul Estate Partnership

Junior Champion, Elora of Ranch.

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SUMMER SHOWS Junior Champion Elora of Ranch – Graeme & Rebecca Easton Overall Champion Cameron of Sguir Mor – Dexter & Carolyn Logan

Reserve Champion, Flora of Gartocharn.

Reserve Champion Flora of Gartocharn – J & C McKechnie Best Animal Bred by Exhibitor Flora of Gartocharn – J & C McKechnie Beef Young Handler, 15-16 Years of Age on day of Show 2nd – Jayden McLachlan

Interbreed Team Champions.

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th July 2025 Judge: Mr David Soutar Gloriously sunny skies set the scene for an exceptional day of showing at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Under picture-perfect conditions, the Highland Cattle classes drew a strong crowd and spirited competition at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Mr David Soutar presided over an impressive line-up, spotlighting excellence in breeding and presentation. Robert & Dianne Bradley’s homebred Bonnie Melody of Moorside handled by Rhianydd Davies,

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was tapped out as Breed Champion reaffirming the consistent quality of the Moorside Fold. Standing in reserve was Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn, owned by Milly Bradley and bred by Jim & Catherine McKechnie, her presence and performance impressed throughout the show. Junior Champion Bonnie Matilda of Moorside — owned, bred & exhibited by Robert & Dianne Bradley A standout young heifer showing promise and presence, securing top honours for the Bradleys. Reserve Junior Champion Sadie Dubh of Eolhc-Lash — owned, bred & exhibited by Chloe Roberts A fine example of youthful quality and structure. Male Champion Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone — owned by David & Nancy Booth, handled by James Booth and bred my Michael Poland. A powerful and balanced bull, commanding attention in the ring. Reserve Male Champion Brogach Ruadh Murphy of Seam — owned & exhibited by Cannon Hall Farm Ltd and bred by Simon & Emma Haley. Well-presented with a strong Highland character. The Highland section provided both spectacle and substance, with breed enthusiasts celebrating a strong showing of traditional traits and forwardthinking breeding. Congratulations to all exhibitors for their passion and commitment. Our judge commented, ‘It was quite poignant for me to be asked to judge the GYS and in particular place the Supreme Champion - The Mansfield Trophy. I started my working life 60 years ago working for the Earl of Mansfield who donated the trophy. The Scone Palace Fold were no strangers to success at the GYS winning the championship multiple times. I must say despite there being no Celtic entries the general quality was first class, especially among the females! The majority of animals were well brought out. In particular the two young ladies Rhianydd Davies, who ended up Champion and reserve, Milley Bradley they deserve great credit for the way they professionally presented their charges to me. My Supreme Champion the 2year old Bonny Melody of Moorside had a slight edge over reserve Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn an in calf 3yr old who if anything was in too big condition for me. Not a lot between them and there was no doubt they stood out. The cow classes although not big were full of good cows, some better walking than others and both the senior and junior cows were animals I would be happy to have at home. The large yearling heifer class, I kept as one and here maybe legs were more of an issue but all in all a decent show and all credit for entering. Thanks for a great few days Yorkshire, Anne and I along with Dougie and Sheila had a great time!’

SUMMER SHOWS RESULTS Class 104 Bull born before 1 January 2024 1st Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone - David & Nancy Booth - handled by James Booth. 2nd Brogach Murphy Ruadh of Seam - Cannon Hall Farm Ltd. 3rd Maverick of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley Class 105 Bull born on or after 1 January 2024 1st Eorraic Ruadh of Scholes - David & Nancy Booth 2nd Sairdseant Dubh of Cliffe Farm - David & Jilly Clarkson Class 106 Cow in calf or in milk, born before 1 January 2021 1st Millis 3rd of Seam - Chloe Roberts 2nd Lynn 12th of Mottistone - Cannon Hall Farm Ltd. 3rd Seonasag of Ubhaidh - Robert & Dianne Bradley 4th Una Zoe of Chedley - Ash & Alice Malia Class 107 Cow in milk, born on or between 1 January 2021 & December 2021 1st Fionnghal 3rd of Culloden - Simon & Emma Haley 2nd Freddie Dubh of Kipper Lynn - Edward & Tom Halford Class 108 Heifer born in 2022, in calf or with calf at foot. 1st Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn - Milly Bradley 2nd Caileag Bheag 2nd of West Edmondsley - Gary & Mark Braines. 3rd Ivy Blossom of Harthill - Ash & Alice Malia 4th Bonnie Maisie of Moorside - Fred & Gaby Heslop 5th Claggorm 63rd of Glengarnock - Ash & Alice Malia Class 109 Heifer born in 2023 1st Bonnie Melody of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley - handled by Rhianydd Davies 2nd Nighean of Kipper Lynn - Edward & Tom Halford 3rd Hannah 5th of West Edmondlsey - Gary & Mark Braines 4th Princess Ealasaid of Castles Estate - E Halford 5th Elizabeth 29th of April - Hayley Williamson Class 110 Heifer born in 2024 1st Bonnie Matilda of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley 2nd Sadie Dubh of Eolhc-Lash - Chloe Roberts 3rd Figgy of Thelbridge Hall - Milly Bradley 4th Orla of Glebe View - Fred & Gaby Heslop 5th Uilleann 11th of Scholes - David & Nancy Booth.

Group of Three Animals - the property of the same exhibitor 1st Gary & Mark Braines 2nd Robert & Dianne Bradley 3rd David & Nancy Booth 4th David & Jilly Clarkson Class 112 Pair of Animals - the property of the same exhibitor but not necessarily bred by the exhibitor. 1st Edward & Tom Halford 2nd Gary & Mark Braines 3rd Cannon Hall Farm Ltd. 4th Robert & Dianne Bradley 5th David & Nancy Booth Junior Champion Bonnie Matilda of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley Reserve Junior Champion Sadie Dubh of Eolhc-Lash - Chloe Roberts Male Champion Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone - David & Nancy Booth - handled by James Booth Reserve Male Champion Brogach Ruadh Murphy of Seam - Cannon Hall Farm Ltd

Overall & Female Champion, Bonnie Melody of Moorside.

Female Champion Bonnie Melody of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradley Reserve Female Champion Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn - Milly Bradley Breed Champion Bonnie Melody of Moorside - handled by Rhianydd Davies Reserve Breed Champion Kirsty 8th of Gartocharn

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SUMMER SHOWS Special Prizes Best animal of Opposite Sex to the Breed Champion The Easton Perpetual Trophy offered by Miss A Barugh Eoin Mhor 30th of Mottistone - David & Nancy Booth

Presiding over proceedings was Mr Andrew Kirkpatrick of the renowned Glengarnock Fold, whose thoughtful judging and deep appreciation of the breed shone through as he selected his champions.

Winner of Class 109 - Heifer born in 2023 - The Joan Wilson Perpetual Memorial Trophy. Bonnie Melody of Moorside - Robert & Dianne Bradly - Rhianydd Davies

Supreme Champion Marina Eve 3rd of Borland • •

Owned & Exhibited by: Rhian Thomas & E. Davies Bred by: The late Keith Howman

A fine example of the breed, Marina Eve 3rd captivated the judge with her outstanding conformation and graceful presence. This 3-year-old heifer is sired by Friseal Reachmhor of Strathellie out of Eve 4th of Borland. Her victory marked a touching tribute to her late breeder and underscored the continuity of excellence across generations.

Blythewood Pairs.

Best Pair of Heifers Bill Fiddler Memorial Quaich - Edward & Tom Halford. Robert Philip Memorial Trophy David & Nancy Booth Congratulations to everyone!

ROYAL WELSH SHOW Monday 21st July 2025

Judge: Andrew Kirkpatrick The Highland cattle classes at the 2025 Royal Welsh Show were held under radiant skies and even brighter enthusiasm. The Royal Welsh Showground is located in the heart of Mid Wales in the market town of Builth Wells. Arguably one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. The Highland cattle classes at this year’s Royal Welsh Show may have seen only 17 en-tries—a noticeably reduced number—but the quality of the animals and the passion of the exhibitors remained undiminished. Due to ongoing bluetongue movement restrictions, only cattle residing within Wales were eligible to attend, limiting participation from folds beyond its borders. Despite these chal-lenges, the commitment to showcasing the breed was stronger than ever.

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Reserve Champion & Best Male Exhibit Aonghus Mhor of Taliaris Fold • Owned & Bred by: Ian Colledge & Nancy Eschler Aonghus Mhor is sired by Stan of Glengoyne and out of Cairistiona Mor of Cladich. He was not only Reserve Champion but also the Best Male Exhibit. His presence in the ring showcased the enduring strength and appeal of Welsh-bred Highland cattle. Despite the reduced entry numbers, camaraderie and celebration filled the cattle lines. Exhibitors rallied together, sharing their pride and joy in the animals they brought forward. The Highland section may have been small, but its heart was mighty. Our judge commented: `Thanks to the Royal Welsh Show for my invitation to judge their High-land Cattle section. I was especially pleased to receive the invitation for the 2025 show as I had judged 18 years earlier and looked forward to being in Builth Wells again and seeing the changes that had been made and meeting breeders old and new. It was a lovely sunny day without a cloud in the sky, a welcome change as we had been told to expect rain! Numbers were down as restrictions due to Blue tongue had prevented Scottish and English breeders from showing their cattle, however there was a very enthusiastic presence of club members from the North of Scotland ! The 17 cattle on show were well presented and provided a good example of the breed…

SUMMER SHOWS My overall Champion .. Marina 3rd of Borland A 3 year old heifer from the Caradog fold. A good feminine heifer who walked well, had a good head, good through the shoulder, straight back and well filled out down the 2nd thigh. Reserve Champion A yearling bull Aonghus Mhor of Taliaris fold. a well balanced young bull throughout, showing good potential. Well done to all exhibitors who took the time to prepare their cattle for the show and thank you to the stewards. Andrew Kirkpatrick RESULTS

Heifer, born on or between 1 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 1st Morag Mingeal of Glenaros - Taliaris Fold handled by Angus MacGillivray 2nd Wendy 3rd of Caradog - Caradog Fold 3rd Frangag Melody 4th of Celyn - Becky Rowlands Heifer, born on or between 1 Jan 2024 and 31 Dec 2024 1st Freya Dhubh of Taliaris - Taliaris Fold 2nd Lois of Pant Hwfa - Lois Glyn Roberts 3rd Casair Sila of Caradog - Caradog Fold 4th Boideach of Caradog - Caradog Fold Best Pair of Heifers - Caradog Fold Best Group of 3 - Taliaris Fold Reserve - Caradog Fold

Highland Champions.

Bull born on or before 31 Dec 2023 1st Scott of Caradog - Caradog Fold 2nd Bomber of Llanerchydol - Gareth Davies. Bull born on or after 1 Jan 2024 1st Aonghus Mhor of Taliaris - Taliaris Fold - handled by Angus MacGillivray 2nd Caesar of Llanerchydol - Gareth Davies 3rd Geth of Caradog - Caradog Fold

Supreme Champion, Marina Eve 3rd of Borland.

Overall Champion Marina Eve 3rd of Borland - Caradog Fold

Best Male - Aonghus Mhor of Taliaris Reserve - Scott of Caradog - Caradog Fold Cow, any age in calf or with calf at foot 1st Gruagach 2nd of Caradog - Caradog fold 2nd Gruagach of Caradog - Caradog Fold 3rd Cairistiona Cleo 7th of Celyn - Becky Rowlands Heifer, born on or between 1 Jan 2022 and 31 Dec 2022 1st Marina Eve 3rd of Borland - Caradog Fold 2nd Kirsty of Caradog - Caradog Fold 3rd Princess 36th of Killochries - Gareth Davies 4th Lady Maya 7th of Celyn - Becky Rowlands

Reserve Champion, Aonghus Mhor of Taliaris fold.

Reserve Champion Aonghus Mhor of Taliaris - Taliaris Fold Congratulations to all exhibitors!

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HERD BOOK & APPENDIX SYSTEM Highland Cattle Society and Herd Book and Appendix System by Angus R. Mackay

The Highland Cattle Society was founded in the summer of 1884 at a meeting held in Edinburgh. Its main purpose was to collect and collate the information regarding the pedigrees of the breed known as Highland Cattle and to publish a Herd Book containing that information. The first Herd Book, published the following year, contained the pedigrees of 561 bulls all of which were born before the first of January 1884, many of them having traceable pedigrees going as far back as 1820. The second Volume, published in 1887, contained the pedigrees of 866 cows born before the first of January 1884 and the pedigrees of 63 bulls. This second volume contained the pedigrees of 886 females some of them tracing as far back as 1840. This number represents only a fraction of all the pure bred Highland cattle in the breed at that time, as the highland tenant farmer or crofter could ill afford to be a part of this elite group of breeders who were determined to ensure the purity of the Highland breed whilst at the same time recognising that in order to ensure not only the breed’s survival but also to keep the genetic pool as wide as possible, and to that end it was decided to leave the herd book open to allow, only after inspection by two of the editing committee, un-registered cattle of merit in to the herd book. Those involved with the Herd Book knew only too well that in order for this great breed to not only survive but hopefully also to improve, it was going to be essential to keep the Herd Book open. For Volume 7, published in 1895, the stipulation was made that no animal would be accepted unless both parents appeared in a previous volume. Although exceptions would be made if it were thought a particular unregistered animal would be of advantage to the breed, that year only two nonpedigree entries were received. By 1900 the council of the society were considering closing the Herd Book and the members were informed, although on this occasion no action was taken. Volume 12 of the Herd Book, published in 1905 contained a notice that the following year the herd book would be closed with no provision for the further inclusion of cattle whose parents were not registered. At the Highland Cattle Society’s annual

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general meeting the following year the membership rejected the council’s decision to close the Herd Book, therefore still allowing cattle to be registered of unknown pedigree, but only after inspection by two independent members. If the Herd Book had closed with only that first group of about 6000 animals, (all quite closely related to one another) one has to ask oneself where we would be today in terms of genetics. Following this 1905 decision the regulations pertaining to the Herd Book were to remain unchanged until the publication of Volume 30 in 1953 when the appendix system still used by the Society today was introduced. This became known as the Grading-up Register. The guidance contained within the Herd Book was as follows: •

As from 31st of December 1952 the Herd Book is closed to animals being entered directly into the Herd Book after inspection.

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After 31st of December 1952, females found on inspection to be of pure Highland blood will be entered in an Appendix B and their heifer calves will be eligible for entry in an Appendix A and the heifer calves from Appendix A animals will be accepted for full registration in the Herd Book.

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Under no circumstances were male calves to be accepted for appendix registration.

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Appendix registered cattle would be identified by the letters A or B included in their tattoo number. (e.g. Tattoo Numbers to read, COM L15 A. This being the identification of Morar of Muckairn. Sire, Cathach of Mingary (4539) Dam Flora of Muckairn (14709) Sire of Dam Unknown.)

By the publication of Volume 52 of the Herd Book in 1973 there had only been 143 appendix B registrations. In Volume 89 of the Herd Book published in 2010 there were 5 Appendix A registrations and 10 appendix B registrations. Highland cattle today are no longer tattooed. They are identified according to EU regulation being tagged in both ears, one large management tag and

HERD BOOK & APPENDIX SYSTEM one smaller tag both bearing the identification of the animal concerned, e.g. UK 542551100046. UK stating in which country it was born; the second part 542551 relating to the farm on which it was born; the third part 100046 being the individual number pertaining to that animal. Appendix registered cattle appear in the Herd Book thus, e.g. Little Miss Lucy of Tutts Clump APP A UK287884300006 born 10 July 2009 yellow; Sire Uisdean Geal of Craigowmill(9069); Dam Miss Piggy of Tutts Clump App B, Sire of Dam Unknown. Applications for appendix registrations must be accompanied by photographic evidence of the animal concerned clearly showing its ear tag number. There are several important points that have to be taken into consideration when looking into the origins of the Herd Book of the Highland Cattle Society. Those who attended the first meeting of the society comprised many of the largest land owners in Scotland, among them several Dukes, Earls and Lords all of whom had long established Highland folds. They were joined by a handful of tenant farmers who were among some of the most prominent breeders of that era: John Stewart of Bochastle, and his distant cousin John Stewart of Ensay, Isle of Harris, to mention but a few. The cost of becoming a member of this newly formed somewhat elite group was Ten Guineas which entitled you to a life membership and a free copy of the herd book; on a motion it was decided that tenant farmers should only have to pay five guineas, one half down, and the other half in two years. Being a member of this somewhat elitist group was well out of the reach of the small hill farmer or crofter. The job of compiling the first Herd Book was placed in the hands of an Editing Committee which comprised of prominent breeders from throughout the Highland and Islands of Scotland whose job it was to collect all the information pertaining to the Highland bulls member wished to be included in the first volume of the herd book which was duly published in July 1885 containing the pedigrees of 561 Highland bulls born before the 1st of January 1884 many of the having traceable pedigrees going back to 1820. Mr Alexander Macdonald of the Balranald fold in North Uist and Mr John Malcolm of the Poltalloch fold had kept extensive records going back several generations. What one has to keep in mind is the fact that the breeders in each of those districts had been buying or exchanging bulls for many years and knew each other’s cattle well which allowed the members of the editing committee to compile the pedigrees with more than a little

confidence as to their being accurate. Highland, Kyloe or West Highland cattle as they were commonly known at that time were in many districts the only breed of cattle to be found in the West Highlands and Islands, that is up until the first decades of the nineteenth century when in the more productive districts in the West Highlands the Ayreshire breed along with the Shorthorn or Durham, as it was also known at that time were starting to be introduced to the western districts of Scotland. The Shorthorn had for the previous fifty years influenced cattle breeding in all the fertile districts from the Scottish borders to the to the very north and east of Scotland, and this is what the founding fathers of the new society were concerned about. What they were determined to protect was best described in Sir John Sinclair’s An account of the Systems of Husbandry Adopted in the more improved districts of Scotland, published in 1812. It states, “That the farmers of Scotland are too apt to overlook and undervalue their own breeds of cattle. In regard to both beauty of form and quickness of feeding, they are equal to any, and they would improve still more, were the same care taken of the calves as in the southern districts. Even as things are now conducted, for delicacy of eating and excellence of form, nothing can surpass the small breeds in the northern parts of the islands, the Kyloes, or the cattle of the Isle of Skye and the other islands in the Hebrides along with the west country Highlanders or the cattle of Argyll.” He further states, “It is supposed indeed that the best of the Short-horned breed, or Collins’s celebrated stock has a mixture of Kyloe blood in it” and he went on to add that he had been informed by a gentleman eminent for his skill in breeding, that a mixture of the Kyloe blood in a small proportion and done with judgment in a proper manner and at a proper time would do good. He adds that “there is not any other breed but the Kyloe that would admit to even of a small mixture with the Shorthorn.” Further warnings against the introduction of other breeds to the Highlands of Scotland can be found in, An Economical History of the Hebrides and the Highlands of Scotland, by John Walker, D. D. 1808. He states that, “The breed of black cattle in the Highlands is excellent of its kind and the best adapted for the country. Instead of being improved, it may be hurt by any mixture of Dutch, English, Irish or Lowland breeds.” He went on to state, “The Highland breed should be preserved pure and unmixed with any foreign blood; as no cattle of the same size are of equal value. The cows indeed are more remarkable for feeding fat than giving milk, but it is this property

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HCS & HERD BOOK & APPENDIX SYSTEM that renders the Highland breed so eligible to a grazier and it is not the milk but the carcass that should be the principal object in a breeding country. Alterations in the breed by means of crosses with other breeds may be attempted by individuals and possibly with success but all the premiums offerd by the public for the improvement of the Highland cattle ought certainly to be restricted to the native breed.” Since the publication of the first Herd Book the number of cattle in each volume has varied little and usually reflected the overall fortunes within the agricultural industry at any point in time. Volume 10 published in 1900 contains 171 bulls and 452 females thirteen years later the numbers went into a decline during the economic depreciation, with only 187 bulls and 326 females entered in volume 19. The membership of the society was also being affected and saw it drop to 84 life members and 44 annual members. It was not until food shortages during the Second World War that hill cattle numbers started to rise with all the low ground required for grain and milk production. This pushed livestock production on to marginal and hill land; all of this along with the introduction of livestock subsidies saw a marked rise in the Highland breed with volume 29 of the herd book published in 1951 containing 110 bulls and 524 females. This resurgence of interest in the old breed brought about the revised appendix system which is still in use today. Part of the reason for the increase in popularity of the Highland breed after the end of the war and during the nineteen fifties was the insatiable demand for cross Highland heifers which in turn meant that three quarters of all Highland females were being crossed with a shorthorn bull with little thought being given to sustaining a supply of pure-

bred females. All of this bought Herd Book numbers to their lowest with volume 38 published in 1959 containing only 39 bulls and 312 females. One must never assume that this in any way reflected the actual number of purebred Highland cattle in the country as there were probably between four and five thousand pure-bred Highland cows throughout the Highlands and Islands during this time, many of them registered and producing cross shorthorn calves. All of this came to a very abrupt end with interest in the Highland breed growing throughout Europe during the late nineteen-seventies and for the following twenty-five years the demand was difficult to supply, which saw Herd Book entries rise in volume 79 published in the year 2000 to 103 bulls and 753 females. The last published volume of the Herd Book Vol 95 contained 150 bulls and 1,083 females. The new Appendix register since its inception in 1952 contains: Appendix A registrations 1394 total Appendix B registrations 1236 total For all their elitism the founders of the Highland Cattle Society recognised the competing priorities of pedigree purity and genetic diversity, although they would not have used those terms. The lesson for us today is that a closed herd book will be subject to a perpetual narrowing of the gene pool, while an appendix system will be subject to potential mixing with other breed genetics. Which is more of a threat to the breed’s survival? Angus Mackay (2017)

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TROPHY PRESENTATION - FEBRUARY 2025

n io t a t n e s e r P y Troph

Eilidh with Andrew Kirkpatrick.

Presented to the members by Eilidh McKay on behalf of her father, Iain McKay who was the judge at the February 2025 Oban Sale

Lindsay & Colin Stark with Eilidh.

Eilidh with Angus MacGillivray.

Kelsie Prentice with Eilidh.

Eilidh with Donald McNaughton.

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TROPHY PRESENTATION - FEBRUARY 2025

Hugh Saggers with Merete Gommesen.

Eilidh with Eva Armsrong. Eilidh with Catherine McKechnie.

Morven Coghill with Eilidh.

Ewen McMillan with the Horn Trophy.

Lindsay & Colin Stark presented with The Largs Silver Basket.

Hugh presenting Eilidh McKay with flowers.

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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 ic P n I r a A Ye

Sarah at The Royal Highland Show.

Judge, Andrew Kirkpatrick at The Royal Welsh Show.

Dexter, Carolyn, Bonnie & Bull at The Royal Highland Show.

Rhianydd Davies - Horny Trophyat Great Yorkshire Show.

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Ian Colledge and Nancy Eschler at The Royal Welsh Show.

A YEAR IN PICTURES FROM THE SHOWS

Interbreed Judging - John Scott at Royal Highland Show.

Rhianydd & Tom at Great Yorkshire Show.

Above: David & Milly Blythewood Pairs at Great Yorkshire Show

Robert Philip Memorial Quaich - David & Nancy Booth at Great Yorkshire Show.

Right: Bill Fiddler Memorial Trophy - Edward & Tom Halford. at Great Yorkshire Show.

Rhianydd & Milly at Great Yorkshire Show.

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OBAN SPRING SHOW & SALE Oban Spring Show & Sale A trip worth taking

What on earth is a Ceilidh we pondered, before heading straight to Google to find out. We were enjoying our last week in Scotland and had just attended day one of the famous Highland Cattle Society Oban Spring Show and Sale when our new friends Queenie, Jon and Stuart from Cladich Fold insisted we join them at their table that night for a good old fashion Ceilidh. Originally the word Ceilidh (kay-lee) descended from the Gaelic word for ‘gathering’ or ‘party’… However, these days when people think of a Ceilidh, they think of a fun filled night of wild dancing, good music and great company! For starters, I couldn’t even pronounce the word correctly, but what the heck, we are Aussies, we can handle a party right…. Five hours later, after being dragged up on the dance floor for an hour straight of what Aussies would probably describe as a cross between the square dancing we were forced to learn at primary school, and The Macarena, only far more lively and with a lot more do-si-do’ing to the sounds of the accordion, tin whistle, the fiddle and bagpipes…. we slipped away and made the 500m hobble home

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to our accommodation with sore feet and knees. Yep, the Scots sure know how to throw a party. In late January this year, Samantha and I headed to the UK, with the plan being partly to visit Sam’s sisters in England and Wales, some Highland breeders and folds in Scotland, and to escape the relentless heat of summer on the Western Southern Darling Downs of Queensland. When planning the trip, we dropped an email to a few breeders in Scotland and of course discovered that the Scots love visitors and pride themselves on their hospitality. Over the course of three weeks, we were welcomed into the paddocks, homes and kitchens of some of the most well-regarded breeders in the world. We made new friends, saw folds consisting of up to 300 Highland cattle, listened, observed firsthand, and learned how Highlands are used for conservation on habitat where no other livestock would survive the weather let alone consume the plant species and weeds that exist there. We were blown away by the size and quality of the Highlands thriving in their traditional native homeland.

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Aberdeenshire Highland Beef’s Event Space.

Pollok Fold Glasgow

Aberdeenshire Highland Beef

After touring their farm, we accompanied Grace and her husband to a local pub and had a great meal, to which they even very generously shouted. We left that night with great enthusiasm and appreciation for our first taste of the kindness of Highland breeders in Scotland.

After spending the first week visiting relatives in England and Wales, we drove north towards Scotland, after of course diverting to the Cotswolds for the obligatory selfie out the front of Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm. Having already been to Edinburgh some years ago, we headed straight to the north-eastern region of Aberdeenshire and a great little town named Banchory. Here, we got our first taste of truly welcoming hospitality from the Highland breeding community, when we were treated to a private evening tour of the impressive Aberdeenshire Highland Beef, witnessing firsthand the operations of a commercial scale beef supplier and agritourism operation with over 300 head. Owner of Aberdeenshire Highland Beef, Grace Noble sells 100% pure pedigree Highland beef direct to the public and controls the entire process. All her cattle are reared and born on the property from Highland Cattle Society registered stock which includes bloodlines from some of the finest Scottish Folds including Balmoral which was located not far from Banchory. Grace has a butchery on site and the carcasses are hung and matured before being sold to the public through their farm shop on weekends or supplied to local restaurants. Grace took us through their event space, a simple but impressive set up in one of their large sheds on the farm where they have ventured into agritourism, hosting dinners prepared for up to 70 guests at a time by Executive Chefs and titled ‘Tasting Aberdeenshire’ Highland Beef Supper Clubs.

Glasgow From Banchory, we headed north-west through the Cairngorms to Inverness, toured the Culloden Battlefield at Inverness and over the following few days made our way south through Fort William (location of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express railway bridge) and Glencoe, where we visited our Scottish Title blocks of land (okay, they may only measure one foot by one foot, but its true, you can from here on refer to us as Lord and Lady). From Glencoe, we made our way south through the mountains eventually to Glasgow. I’ve driven some amazing roads in my lifetime, but that drive would have to be one of the best and most scenic drives in the world. In Glasgow we took a drive through Pollok Country Park which is home to the Pollok Fold of Highland Cattle. The Glasgow City Council actually owns and runs this Park and Fold which is used to promote tourism, the benefits of Highland cattle to conservation and to ensure the bloodlines of this 200-year-old Fold established by the Maxwell family don’t die out.

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OBAN SPRING SHOW & SALE

Up on the moor at Killochries Fold.

Killochries Fold Located just out of Glasgow is Iain and Sheena Graham’s Killochries Fold, consisting of over 200 head of purebred Highlands. Iain had kindly welcomed us to their home and introduced us to their manager Derek Wilson who took us for a tour of the property. When Derek pulled up in their Softrak ATV which looked to us like a cross between a snowmobile and a tank, we thought for sure it was overkill for the terrain we would be traversing across their farm. But when we headed uphill for about an hour to “the moor” we soon realised just how harsh the environment was and how no other vehicle could make its way through the bogs and heather clad hillside. Upon entering the moor, we were greeted by the biggest herd of Highlands we had ever seen. It was a sight to behold as a couple of hundred cattle ran to greet us, knowing full well the treats onboard. The size and quality of these Highlands was immediately noticeable with a structural thickness that made us envious. A couple of hours later, we returned to the house where Iain and Sheena met us, with Sheena having obviously spent those hours cooking up a storm, including undoubtedly the best soup of our UK trip. Once again, the Scottish hospitality was being rolled out and we spent the entire afternoon in the Graham’s dining room talking all things Highlands.

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With Killochries Fold Manager Derek Wilson

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The big takeaway from our time at Killochries was the level of absolute professionalism that exists and their commitment to caring for the breed as well as demonstrating how Highland cattle can be used in conservation efforts.

___________________________________________ It was fascinating to hear of the work being undertaken by Killochries to advance the Highland breed and how they were using Highlands in conservation work and to benefit the environment, flora and fauna. There was evidence of the return of rare species of birds to the moor (we had seen ourselves, a large flock of lapwings which until recently had not been present on the moor for decades) and the control and reduction in weed species plus the return of native grasses. Iain took us through the work he was leading through the Highland Cattle Society around performance recording and EBVs, something sorely missing for Highlands in Australia, but potentially able to be adopted as a result of the work and research he is undertaking. By Steve Wakerley, Narraburra Highlands Queensland

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REFLECTIONS FROM IRELAND Hands, Hearts, and Highland Cattle: Reflections from Ireland

Three times I have tried to sit down and write a few words from Ireland—and three times my Moocall has gone off, reminding me that one of my Highland ladies was ready to calve. Such is the rhythm of life here: no matter what plans I make, the cows always set the timetable. So, with iodine-stained hands and perfectly polished hot-pink nails, I sit down once more to try again. I am a late calver, and as I type, I look at my stained hands and wonder how many animals these hands have cared for, loved, and minded over the years. It’s a thought worth reflecting on—for anyone who works with animals. Just a few days ago, I welcomed twin Highland heifers. They were an unexpected blessing but also hard work, especially for my smallest cow with her modest udder. My bigger cows, with their generous udders, could have managed them with ease—but this little lady is giving it her all, and with some help and extra feeding, she will do wonderfully well and true to their breed standard of being great protective mothers. Last year, one of my strong cows needed a C-Section. I asked countless breeders in the UK whether to put her back in calf— opinions were divided. This morning, the Moocall went off again. She was in labour. I was truly terrified; my heart

Gruagach 5th of Caradog - Alastair & Linda Moore

was racing. If she had trouble again this year, I was going to retire her at the young age of six and let her live out her life peacefully. I love her too much to risk losing her. I am not greedy for calves. However, this time she calved perfectly on her own. For nine months, I had minded her carefully, avoiding the overfeeding that potentially caused trouble before. We Irish, I believe, tend to over-love and overfeed our Highlands. Yet, true to their breed, when left in good order, they usually calve naturally and without fuss. Every season brings reflection: what went well, what I could do better. This year’s bull, Aonghas

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REFLECTIONS FROM IRELAND

Bachy Mor 1st of Hollyhill Highlands - Jonathan Buchanan.

Ruadh of Hynford, has been a joy—easy calving, producing a line of bright rich red-headed heifers, quick to their feet and full of Highland spirit and swagger. I remain a great believer in pre-calver crumb, minerals, and licks; for me, they are essential. Add in a little holy water and, of course, the Moocall, and I am ready for whatever calving brings. Highland Cattle in Ireland Today We are now a few years past Blue Tongue and still unable to import Highlands from the UK. Yet interest in the breed remains strong. Membership is healthy, and Ireland is fortunate to have a bank of tremendous bloodlines, many sourced privately in Scotland and

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through Oban sales. We also have some excellent bulls, ensuring that our herds remain rich in variety. The AI pool, once far too limited, risked pushing breeders toward crossbreeding unless all certificates and paperwork were in order. Thankfully, careful management has protected the purity of our lines. The phone never stops ringing. Most calls are Highland-related, from both North and South. When it comes to our cattle, there is no border in Ireland. We help each other, share advice, celebrate the good days, support each other on show days, and console one another on the bad ones. It is a bond I deeply treasure. I hear from families moving home from Scotland and the UK, determined to live their dream of keeping Highlands. Some hope to open cafés or visitor centres, with the cattle grazing outside for all to see. The Irish Government recently bought Highlanders to graze outside their magnificent stately homes for the public to enjoy. Why did they not choose to purchase Irish native breeds, you may ask? The answer is simple: the Irish public and tourists adore Highlands. Their docile nature, hardiness, and eco-friendly grazing make them ideal. Their short legs prevent land poaching, and they thrive—sometimes a little too well—on our rich Irish grass. It was another proud moment to complete this purchase with the help of fellow breeders and life members Declan Greene ( Faharlagh Fold) and Alanna Burns (Fernmount Fold).

REFLECTIONS FROM IRELAND Highland Beef: A Delicate Conversation More and more people are asking me about Highland bulls. And so, I find myself forced to confront a subject I’ve avoided for 15 years—ever since I first set eyes on this breed. It’s an issue that even the strongest and toughest of Ireland’s farmers and beef producers quietly struggle with. For the first time, I am putting pen to paper on Highland beef—proudly hailed as some of the finest beef in the world. Cattle prices in Ireland are rocketing. Naturally, people ask: Will Highlands achieve the same high returns? My answer is quick and clear: no—not if we flood Ireland with bulls and neglect the careful beef-production side of this remarkable breed. Doing so risks undermining everything that makes the Highland special. For years, I would not engage in this debate. I am a lifelong vegetarian, and I love my Highland cattle. In truth, I have always loved cattle. From the age of four, I was the child who would let animals destined for the factory escape from the sheds. Factory days were never easy, and they still aren’t. Watching commercial cattle go is hard. Recently, Irish ABP vets purchased top-class Highlanders at the Oban sales. Their advice was firm: do not put these animals through standard processing plants. Instead, Highland’s demand specialised beef producers—people who can guarantee top-class welfare, care, and attention. The interest is already there. Many specialised beef producers want to move into Highland beef, but they worry the Highland is too special—a breed people may hesitate to consume. Yet, when one breeder/member Clive Backus (Kildrum Fold) in Antrim trialled and sold out his first Highland beef boxes recently, the response was clear: the meat was “a class above any other beef they had ever eaten.” That feedback made me proud. I know this was not an easy task for Clive and Ashley who absolutely adore their highlands and really struggled with their decision to move to beef production as well as breeding and showing – but they did a terrific job and got it right.

Frasachd Bruidhe of Applecross - Andrew Agnew.

Alastair and Linda Moore are following suit and have already had their first beef boxes sold out in advance with Shane Jones (Cahir House Fold) and Peter Jones (Glenasmole Fold) and Andrew Agnew (White Mountain Fold) already successfully involved in the beef production side of business. If Highlands are to be consumed, then they must be consumed with pride. This breed cannot and must not be treated like commercial cattle. It matures more slowly, its marbling develops with time, and it requires patience. Rush the process, and we get it wrong. Respect the process, and we honour the breed. Highland cattle are more than livestock; they are heritage, beauty, and character in every field they grace. If Ireland is to step into Highland beef, then it must be done differently—with integrity, patience, and care. To breeders: guard the quality of your herds. To farmers: resist the temptation to cut corners or rush for quick profit. And to consumers: if you seek out Highland beef, demand that it comes from producers who honour the animal and its heritage. If we do this together, Ireland can build a Highland beef reputation that stands not just on flavour, but on pride, welfare, and respect. That is the only way forward for this most extraordinary breed. Michelle Shaughnessy

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Stock Bull

FEAR BAIDHEL OF EILEAN MOR (UK500029300152)

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TRIP TO FRANCE Highland Cattle Society International Relations trip to France Well, where to even start… but here is a small snippet of the busy and fun filled 4 days we had in France! As I headed north from the depths of a very green and sunny Devon in mid-April, to still a sunny but slightly breezier North Yorkshire where I spent a couple of days at the Moorside fold with Robert and Diane Bradley there were many questions that both Diane and myself had but no one seemed to have the answer too. Where are we going? What are we doing? Where are we staying? None of which anyone really seemed to know the finer details! Anyway, with lots of excitement and anticipation we headed for Manchester Airport where we flew out to Lyon and met with the Scottish crew which consisted of Matt and Morag Auld, Melissa Curan and Grace Noble, and headed to collect our mini bus for the trip. After 3 hours driving and a pit stop at McDonalds on route, we arrived at Bellecour, our home for the duration. Little did we know over the next 4 days we were to be hosted (like royalty) by the Soud An family! That evening we headed to Jaligny-sur-besbre where they hold their National Show for complimentary cheese, pate’s, charcuterie followed by main of quite possibly the best burger I’ve ever tasted and a highland one too! And desert of yogurt and fruit and I may as

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well mention at this point that no meal went short of 4 courses, and you could probably include breakfast in that statement too! Day 2 consisted of Matt getting into his suit to judge the National Show, where we were greeted by Pipers and a busy atmosphere with lots of support from the local community. The beautiful setting of the barn was the perfect location, everyone stopped and sat down for lunch together which was made by the local YFC the highland steak again was amazing. After a busy day we headed back for a BBQ where highland sausages where on the menu. Days 3 and 4 we explored some of the members farms to appendix grade the cattle to begin the very start of the French herd book and what a moment of French highland cattle history making to get the chance to be involved with! Over the 3 farms a great standard of cattle were observed, and we got the chance to see some amazing views and barns. We even managed to bundle up 92-year-old grandmother Soud An into the minibus and take her to an afternoon wine tasting too. 4 days filled great company, laughter and memories to last a lifetime, oh and lots of food and wine! It was an absolute honour to be invited along with the team making French Highland cattle history Milly Bradley Thelbridge Hall Fold,Devon

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NEOSPORA REPORT Neospora Report Pollok Country Park

Neosporosis is a disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Neospora caninum. It’s a major cause of abortion in cattle and can cause reduced milk yield and fertility problems. How it spreads: • Dogs are the definitive host for the parasite. • Infected dogs shed oocysts in their feces, which can contaminate feedstuffs. • Cattle become infected by ingesting contaminated feed. • The parasite can be transmitted vertically from infected cow to their calves via the blood supply to the placenta. • Once it is in the bloodline it will pass to every calf from the infected dam. • It can not be transmitted from an infected bull to their offspring as there is not direct contact with blood supple of the sire. In November 2024 I received a call from a buyer who had purchased one of our heifers at Oban the previous month, the call was not a welcome one when I was informed that the heifer had tested positive for Neospora, a disease that I was aware of but didn’t know very much about. After the call I contacted our farm vet and hit google hard, thinking there must be a mistake and that she couldn’t have got it at Pollok as we had never had an issue with abortions or cows getting in calf in the first instance. Since 2020 we have only had one dead calf and that was due to a breech at 4am that we didn’t catch on the camera. I contacted our vet who we do an annual health report with and explained my concerns, asking if it should be something that we should have been testing for during our annual herd test but she said as we hadn’t had any signs in the past there was never any need. Luckily, we were getting ready for our annual herd test so I decided to add the test just for peace of mind. We tested every female on site over the age of 1 year old and waited anxiously for the results back. When the results came back it showed one female line as showing positive, 2 separate dams and a 2-yearold heifer. 3 animals in total. Both adult cows had calved every year with fit, strong calves that had thrived and had gone on be some of our best preforming calves in terms of growth and weight gains, so this was a surprise. Again, I called our vet and deep dived

into their back pedigree. The original cow had been brought into Pollok in the 90’s from another farm. Through process of elimination I have surmised that the original cow must have been a carrier and passed the disease down the female line, that’s the only explanation that makes sense to me as if neospora was present here at Pollok we would have multiple positives from other female lines. We are now left with a decision to make, do we continue to breed with the positive animals knowing that we have never had an issue, leaving us with another decision of what to do with the offspring, as I wouldn’t like to knowingly pass it on to another farm. Or do we cull the affected animals, regrettably killing off one of our best lines? All the while this has been happening in the back ground we have had the opportunity to take part in embryo collection for an American breeder, after discussion with the vets and Biobest who runs our herd testing we have come to the conclusion that after the cows calf this year we will take sexed embryos off them and insert them into heifers effectively keeping the bloodlines going and eliminating the neospora from the fold. The positive animals will then be culled once their calves are weaned. I have asked the society to asked the membership to test all female going to the Oban show and sale going forward as buyers get a guarantee on breeding bulls in February via the NBA Breeding warranty, so feel that any females sold should be on paper free of a disease that would cause fertility issues. The test itself is relatively cheap at about £7 per animal.

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HIGHLAND BEEF Highland Beef Scott Brown ( HCS member) and his wife Jane run “Capielaw Livestock” which has a fold of Highland Cows , most of which are registered, which are run commercially and crossed with a Beef Shorthorn or Whitebred Shorthorn Bull. The Capielaw Livestock Fold is based in Midlothian just 10 miles from the Edinburgh city centre. The end game for their product is to produce bulling heifers which are sold at Oban in October and the bullocks are finished off grass and all go into a craft butchers in Edinburgh. The cattle are reared on a low-cost grass based production system, and the finishing bullocks are regeneratively grazed and finished off a herb, grass and clover sward during the summer months, finishing between 24 and 28 months of age. In October of 2021, they purchased some replacement Highland females at the collective sale at Oban, one of which was a heifer from Achnacloich called Dosan Og 94th of Achnacloich which was sired by Eion Mhor 14th of Mottistone. She was scanned in calf to Exception of Ballimore. The result of this mating was a bullock calf which was reared on a 100% grass-based diet and killed at 29 months , 3 weeks and 4 days old! He was a 288 kg Carcass which graded a 0+3L and his destination was Mathiesons Craft Butchers in Edinburgh. Mathiesons is a butcher’s business based on the south side of Edinburgh which has been trading since 1880. They have purchased all the cattle finished by Scott and Jane since 2021. Gus Kirk is the owner of Mathiesons and commented“There are any amounts of cattle available to us, many of which are finished inside intensively on a cereal diet and it doesn’t really float our boat, as there is very little marbling through the beef. When we get the opportunity, we source top quality native bred cattle which are grass fed and finished. Scott and Jane’s cattle are reared and finished just 6 miles from our shop, and i feel it’s our responsibility to support local farmers whilst providing our community with this amazing dark well marbled beef which is full of flavour and has a nice cover of fat, just everything we want to display on our counter. I’ve known Scott and Jane for many years and in my opinion, Scott is one of our country’s most diligent and skilled stocksmen in Scotland. When Scott approached me 5 years ago, I visited

his farm, and still do, to inspect the livestock. The fact that the animals spend their life grazing lush grass, stress free, in a calm environment under the best of care, makes this for a very attractive proposition to serve up to our customers.” To get hands on feedback from the butchery we asked Paul Sorrie the butchery manager for some feedback on the Achnacloich bred Highland Steer which he has just taken delivery of“In my 25 years of butchering it’s always an absolute privilege to be working with Highland beef, I have worked with many breeds and types of beef over the years and Highland Beef is really second to none! When you cut a steak off this particular Highland bullock, it puts a huge smile on your face when you witness the quality of the beef, that dark colour and the lovely marbling throughout. We also have a great farm to fork story to share with our customers of sustainable and responsibly sourced beef from a farm just 6 miles away which is reared and finished off grass to provide that amazing eating experience. When Scott and Jane’s cattle are coming into the shop, they are very often sold out before they hit the counter such is the reputation and the quality of the beef. I can safely say that, so long as Scott and Jane are working with grass fed Highland Cattle then I know we are committed to working with them for years to come!”

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WORLD BUTCHER CHAMPIONSHIPS World Butcher Championships - Paris 2025 In March, I had the honour of competing in the World Butcher Championship in Paris. To be selected to represent Britain alone was an incredible achievement, and standing alongside 23 of the best butchers from across the globe made it an experience I will never forget. I was proud to finish in the top 10 in the world in what is regarded as one of the most prestigious competitions in the trade. One of the best feelings of the entire experience was stepping out on stage one by one to a packed arena. The whole venue was full, the atmosphere was electric, and it was a moment I will never forget. This milestone comes at an exciting time for me, as I am also launching my own business this year: Highland Butchery. Through this new venture, I will be offering a professional private cutting service, providing customers with a personal, high-quality approach to butchery. Competing in Paris was a career highlight and a reminder of the skill and dedication this craft demands. Now, I look forward to channelling that same commitment into Highland Butchery, serving the community with precision, care, and passion.

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The Armstrong Family BALEMARTINE Farmhouse, Balemartine, Isle of Tiree, Argyll, Scotland, PA77 6UA T: 01879 220373 | M: 07801 503095 E: fiona.armstrong1@btopenworld.com

BOH Estates BOH ESTATES North Gate Lodge, Haddo, Inverkeithny, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 7XB T: 01462 851621 | M: 07960 362611 E: dmcb1@me.com

Ashmore and Strone Estate Ltd ASHMORE The Estate Office, Romadie, Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LG T: 01250 886262 | M: 07818 119043 E: ashmore_farm@dalmunzieestate.com

Woodside OHYABIGCOW per Russell Barton, Woodside, Glenfarg, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 9QJ M: 07715 929651 | E: rbarton369@hotmail.com

John Ashton Newhouse, Heights of Inchvannie, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV14 9AE T: 01997 421447 | M: 07768 234589 E: allanfearnhighlanders@gmail.com Matthew Auld West Plann, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA2 0EF T: 01563 525905 M: 07919 228070 / 07837 501980 E: moragauld@gmail.com Jan Baird REDFORD Redford House, Maddiston, Falkirk, Scotland, FK2 0BT M: 07968 200912 E: janbaird@hotmail.co.uk

B A Bateman HALLHILL Hallhill House, Howwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA9 1AB T: 01505 703559 E: jessica.bateman@btinternet.com Auld Mill NOTHLANA per Andrew & Joanna Beckley, Auld Mill, Brae of Lesmoir, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 4HN M: 07739 960710 E: andrewbeckley7@googlemail.com Beinn Dorain Ltd Auch Estate, Bridge of Orchy, Argyll, Scotland, PA36 4AF M: 07789 359766 E: charlesjohnson@auchestate.com

Andrew Ballingal ARDMARNOCH ESTATE Ardmarnoch Estate, Kilfinan, Argyll, Scotland, PA21 2ER T: 07508 402503 E: ardmarnoch@ballingal.com

Clyde Valley Holdings Ltd CARFIN per Grant Bell, Carfin Estate, Crossford, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML8 5NJ T: 01555 861222 | M: 07775 713646 E: info@clydevalleyfamilypark.co.uk

Balmoral Estates BALMORAL Att: The Resident Factor, Estates Office, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5TB T: 01339 742551 - Moira McDougal E: farm@balmoralcastle.com

Phil Bertin ULBHA Fisherman’s Cottage, Isle of Ulva, Argyll, Scotland, PA73 6LZ M: 07714 408599 E: philipbertin83@aol.co.uk

R & N Barclay HARESTONE South Road, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB52 6XF T: 01464 821738 | M: 07835 696603 E: magnus.barclay@hrntractors.com

Mr ICR Bett KINGENNIE Kingennie House, Kingennie, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, DO5 3RD T: 01382532141 E: iain.bett@btinternet.com

N & G Bark NETHERHALL Skirling Mains Farm, Skirling, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6HF T: 01899 860225

E & S M Bignal KINDROCHAID Kindrochaid, Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA44 7PT T: 01496 850330 | E: ericbignal@cali.co.uk

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MEMBERS LIST J K Bisset NEWMILLS per Keith Bisset, Easter Springfield, Balblair, Dingwall, Scotland, IV7 8LJ M: 07920 281030 E: bissetspringfield@hotmail.co.uk Richard R Black & Son LINDORES Braeside of Lindores, Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, KY14 6HU M: 07966 484446 E: richard@lindores.co.uk 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 D Blyth & Son Ltd CLAIREVILLE 5 Holdings, Balcorme, Windygates, Leven, Fife, Scotland, KY8 5RZ T: 01333 352165 | M: 07967 008352 E: lindablyth@aol.com CMB Farms THISTLY Beechlea, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 4LX M: 07450 836099 E: cmbolger91@gmail.com 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 Simon Breasley 36 McNabb Street, Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, FK14 7DL T: 01259 740300 | M: 07818 694788 E: thyme.consultants@btopenworld.com 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 Davina & Stuart Broster EASTERTYRE Eastertyre, Ballunluig, Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH9 0LN M: 07876 694383 E: davinabroster@gmail.com Mr A Brown Larglanglee House, Crocketford, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG2 9ST T: 01556 690252

A & J Brown OCTOMORE per Graham & James Brown, Octomore Farm, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA48 7UD T: 01496 850235 | M: 07799 882440 E: gbrown1011@gmail.com

Mr D Buchanan SHENAVALLIE Shenavallie, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1QU T: 01631 720240 | M: 07881 691427 E: shenavallie@hotmail.com Mrs Mary Buchanan Croftlea, 17 Duntaylor Avenue, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2BX T: 01887 829411 E: james_buchanan1210@btinternet.com

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

Guy Buckle Leafield Farm, Dalton, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG11 1EA T: 01387 750357 | M: 07732 214841 E: guybuckle@hotmail.co.uk

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

A N Calcott & Son BLELACK HILL per Mrs Susan Calcott, Blelack, Dinnet, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5NH M: 07971 668509 E: elmsdalehouse@googlemail.com

Mr K W W and Mrs E M Brown CRAIGOWMILL Ledlanet, Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 0RR M: 07899 877001 E: craigowmill@gmail.com

John Callaghan Flat 5 , 21 Bonhill Road, Dumbarton, Scotland, G82 2DH M: 07852 586095 E: jcallaghan852@gmail.com

Katie Brown BEINN GHLAS 4 Strawlaw, Biggarshiels Roads, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6RE M: 07971 332599 E: katiebrown.com@gmail.com Scott Brown Ferniehirst, The Loan, Edgehead, Pathhead, Mid Lothian, Scotland, EH37 5RN M: 07523 213777 E: capielaw@hotmail.co.uk Scott & Alison Brown SUNHONEY Sunhoney View, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 5GD M: 07824 358210 E: alison_fraser31@hotmail.com

Glenlia Farm GLENLIA per Alexander & Lexi Cameron, Glenlia Farm, Foyers, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6YA T: 07939 853507 E: alimoglenliafarm@aol.com Mrs Anne Cameron GLENOGLE Old Auction House, Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH6 2LN T: 01764 679195 E: cybergranne@btinternet.com

Ms Anna M Bruce 6 B Rowans Gate, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA2 6RD T: 0141 887 1433

Teasses Estate Ltd TEASSES per Craig Cameron, Teasses Estate Office, Teasses Estate, Leven, Fife, Scotland, KY8 5PG M: 07966 529205 E: craig@teasses.com

C.P & M.P Bruce KYNEDOR Laithers View, 25 Deveron Road, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB53 4BB T: 01261 821244 | M: 07801 698787 E: charliebruce57@me.com

Glen Nevis per Ewen Cameron, Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH33 6SX T: 01397 705181 (office) E: estate@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

James Cameron HIGHFIELD Bracken Muir, Highfield, Muir of Ord, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV6 7XN M: 07974 649078 E: jcc.planthire@gmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST John Cameron LOCHNESS Balmacaan Farm, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6UP T: 01456 450778 | M: 07859 827975 E: balmacaan@hotmail.com Glen Nevis Estate GLEN NEVIS per John Cameron, Glen Nevis Holidays, Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH33 6SX T: 01397 702191 E: estate@glen-nevis.co.uk Messrs Campbell OVERBURNS per Andrew Campbell, Overburns Farm, Lamington, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6HP M: 07747 122259 E: accounts@overburnsfarm.com Stuart D. Campbell KEILLMORE Keppochan Farm House, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ T: 01866 833287 | M: 07786 621705 E: cladichfold@aol.co.uk Kildalloig Farm DAVAAR per Davaar Island/Catherine Cannon, Kildalloig Farm, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, PA28 6RE M: 07979 296197 E: catherine@davaarisland.co.uk Balrownie Farm BALROWNIE Balrownie, Menmuir, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7RG T: 01356 648648 | M: K-07764930208 R-07912044986 E: kevin@carnegiefuels.co.uk Mr Patrick Casey CASEY Gaitnip Farm, St Ola, Orkney, Scotland, KW15 1SX T: 01856 874175/870150 E: anjo1@btopenworld.com Balnafettach (Estates) Ltd BALNAFETTACH Per Bill Cassells, Balnafettach House, Cromdale, Granton on Spey, Scotland, PH26 3LW T: 01479 872518 | M: 07970 754632 E: bill@balnafettach.com Castles Estate CASTLES ESTATE Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1AP T: 01962 767910 | M: 07802 258341 E: bebe@southlynch.co.uk

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

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

K & H Chambers GOLDIEMEADA Skemrighead, Johnstonebridge, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11 1HE M: 07590 551645 | E: kerrylc74@hotmail.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

Mayen Farms MAYEN ESTATE per Alfie Cheyne, Mayen House, Mayen Estate, Rothiemay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 7NL T: 01466 711100 | M: 07831 831136 E: alfie.cheyne@mayenenergy.com

Connon Brothers Ltd TIPPERTY Tipperty Ind Centre, Tipperty, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 8LZ T: 01358 720320 | M: 077440 043222 E: karen@connon.co.uk

Grahams Onsett Farm GRAHAMS ONSETT per David Clark, Grahams Onsette Farm, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD9 0TT M: 07887 507760 | E: matclark13@hotmail.co.uk

Strathearn Fold STRATHEARN Tordarroch Estates, Farr, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 6XF T: 01808 521462 | M: 07711 048866 E: john.a.c.cooper@btconnect.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

Tordarroch Estates TORDARROCH Farr, Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6XF T: 01324 812914 | M: 07711 048866 E: john.a.c.cooper@btconnect.com

R. P. Clarke BONSHAW Bonshaw Farm, Nr Stewarton, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 3EQ M: 07740 448888 E: richard.clarke@hcs-group.uk

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

Andrew Clotworthy INVERALTON 1 Vine Park Drive, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 2SQ T: 01563 541738 E: diggerman220@myyahoo.com M. G. Cockram Fersness Farm, Eday, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2AA Messrs M & J Coghill ACHREAMIE Achreamie, Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 7YB T: 01847 811433 | M: 07779 876818 E: coghill297@btinternet.com Blingery Farms BLINGERY Blingery Farm, Mains Cottage, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 5SF T: 07761 244936 | M: 07761 244936 E: morvencoghill@hotmail.co.uk

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Mr James Corbett LOCHBUIE Lochbuie House, Lochbuie, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA62 6AA T: 01680 814214 E: jim@lochbuie.com Cowies at the Cowshed MCCOWIE per Samuel & Rebecca Cowie, Rose Cottage, Myreland, Lyth, Wick, Caithness, Scotland, KW1 4UD T: 01955 601533 | M: 07565 037681 E: rjc50@icloud.com 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

MEMBERS LIST 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 Thorniehall THORNIEHALL Thorniehall Farm, Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 0RL M: 07867 653927 E: shane@thorniehallfarm.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 Melissa Curran 17 Darnaway Drive, Oatlands, Glasgow, Scotland, G33 5HA M: 07747 495208 E: melissa.sinclair267@gmail.com Caroline Cuthbertson JEDDERFIELD 4 Ivanhoe Road, Peebles, Peeblesshire, Scotland, EH45 9BB T: 01721 723453 E: cuthbertson941@btinternet.com Sandra da Silva Killochries Fold, Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TE T: 01505 873627 | E: derek@kollochries.com Michael Dawson ACHADHTEARLAG Achadhluachraich, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH35 4HR M: 07785 277435 E: ilenehunter1966@gmail.com

Dempster Family TEAGHLACH Blackpark Lodge , Bridge of Cally , Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LQ T: 01764 650024 | M: 07748 231406 E: donaldmdempster@gmail.com

Noreen Drexel Tigh Cuileann, Auchnagoul, Inverary, Argyll, Scotland, PA32 8XT T: 01499 302677 | E: farmernonie@gmail.com H J & I M Duncan DRUMHEAD per Shona Duncan, Lands of Drumhead, Balfron Station, Glasgow, Scotland, G63 0NH T: 01360 660609 | M: 07749 931144 E: shona.duncan1@btinternet.com

Lord Denham DUNACH Dunach Estate, Glenlonan, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4QE T: 01631 770364 E: dunachestate@btconnect.com

Croftmuir of Dounie Farm CROFTMUIR Croftmuir of Dounie, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7NR M: 07789 467638 E: croftmuirfarm@gmail.com

Linda Dennis 18 Park Avenue, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbys, Scotland, DE4 2FX T: 01629 733009 | M: 07896 962632 E: kandldennis82@gmail.com David R Dickson LYNTOUN Hamilton Hall Lodge, West Linton, Peebles-shire, Scotland, EH46 7DB T: 01968 660347 | E: lyntoun@gmail.com

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

Robert Dixon KILBRIDE Kilbride Farm, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8QE T: 01546 605234 E: kilbridefarm@btconnect.com

Mr James Duthie & Miss Sara Duthie AIKENSHILL Aikenshill Farm, Aikenshill, Foveran, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 6AT T: 01358 742990 E: enquiries@aikenshill.co.uk

Miss Alex Doak MUIRFOOT Silverwood House, Cleghorn, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 8NZ T: 01555 661425 | E: alex_doak@hotmail.co.uk

Mr & Mrs Graeme Easton RANCH The Ranch, Letham, Angus, Scotland, DD8 2PG T: 07710 534828 (G) | M: 07970 084680 (R) E: graemeeaston@yahoo.co.uk

Doherty Family CAMBUSMOON per Don & Jade Doherty, Lower East Cambusmoon Farm, Gartocharn, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, G83 8RZ M: 07393 391716 E: jade.mckechnie@hotmail.co.uk

Edgerston Trading (2006) Ltd EDGERSTON Edgerston Home Farm, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, TD8 6NF M: 07966 476377 E: theralstons@btinternet.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

Auchnacraig Estate AUCHNACRAIG Auchnacraig, Lochdon, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA64 6AP T: 0131 226 7744 | E: richard@deklee.co.uk

Stevie Donn GEISE FARM Geise Farm, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 7XH M: 07483 107833 E: ste.van.don13@gmail.com

Anastasia Delap ACHADUNAN Achadunan, Cairndow, Argyll, Scotland, PA26 8BJ T: 01499 600238 | M: 07900 388366 E: tuggy@fyneales.com

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

Delnabo Estate DELNABO per David Taylor, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland, AB37 9HT T: 01807 580366 E: ktdelnabo@btinternet.co.uk

The Hon Mrs Felicity Douglas-Home OLD GREENLAW Old Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD10 6UP T: 01361 810230 E: info@oldgreenlawfold.com

CDR Holdings (Scot) Ltd HARELAW FARM Harelaw Farm, Glasgow Road, Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 6ES M: 07768 178502 E: georgeelliottcdr@gmail.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

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MEMBERS LIST 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 Ronald & Frances Fergie KNOCKENDON Pinewood, Ancaster Road, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, PH7 4AL T: 01764 218673 | M: 07909 800656 E: rffergie@hotmail.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 Enda Finnegan BALNAIRD 8 Corntown, Connon Bridge, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8HR M: 07501 994647 E: endafinnegan@hotmail.com Craig Finnie RICHMONDHILL Richmond Developments, Richmondhill House, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3JW T: 01779 473552 | M: 07710 511582 E: craig@finnie4x4.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 Stiubhart Fold STIUBHART 9 Purple Meadows, Blairforge, Kelty, Fife, Scotland, KY4 0JD M: 07894 325134 E: joannefischbacher@yahoo.co.uk Alastair Fitzsimon TREGALLON Tregallon Farm, Lochfoot, Dumfries, Scotland, DG2 8NG T: 01387 730272 | M: 07752 451020 E: megfitzsimon21@gmail.com Urquhart Farms URQUHART Urquhart Farm, Crossford, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY12 8QJ M: 07810 115231 E: colin_fleming@hotmail.co.uk

Ken Fletcher Strathearn, 1 Main Street, Ruthwell, Dumfries, Scotland, DG1 4NN E: fletchieboys@hotmail.co.uk 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 I & A Forbes & Son LAWFORDS HIGHLANDERS Lawfords, Durno, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 5EU M: 07747 800206 E: angus_forbes@hotmail.co.uk Peacehill Farming Ltd PEACEHILL Peacehill, Wormit, Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, DD6 8PJ T: 01382 541783 | M: 07889 670420 E: peter@peacehill.co.uk

Mr A W Garrick HEATHERHILLS GLENLIVET per Blair Garrick, Glenmuir, Auchnarrow, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland, AB37 9JN T: 01807 590253 | M: 07765 607743 E: blair@markgarrickltd.co.uk Mr Haydn A Garton THAGGNAM Sandyford Bungalow, Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, DD8 5QH T: 01575 572559 | M: 07811 197081 E: thaggnam@aol.com Mr Ian Gauld SANINE Sandineuk, Sandend, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB45 2UE T: 01261 843343 | E: iigauld@hotmail.com Edinvale Farms CULLERNE Edinvale, Dallas, Moray, Scotland, IV36 2RW T: 01343890265 | M: 07747 845942 E: jock@macbeths.com

James Foster CRAGGANVALLIE 2 Cragganvallie, Kiltarlity, Beauly, Inverness, Scotland, IV4 7HT M: 07887 402367 E: james.foster6@hotmail.co.uk

J. Mark Gibson CRAIGENGILLAN Craigengillan, Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA6 7PZ T: 01292 551818 E: mark@craigengillan.com

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

Glasgow City Council POLLOK Att. Mel Curran, Pollok Country Park, Knowehead Lodge, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G43 1AT T: 07919 228061 | M: 07747 495208 (Mel) E: melissa.curran@glasgow.gov.uk

Mr Robert Fowler & Mrs April Fowler MID BELTIE Ord View, Torphins, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 4HS M: 07896 825805 | E: aprilcwight@aol.com

Mr A & Mrs E Glen GLENELLAN Glenellan, Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 7TD T: 01358 761775 E: aekrglen@hotmail.co.uk

Elizabeth Francis WILLOW-ROSE 5 MacDonald Avenue, Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland, KY13 8TS M: 07801 570605 | E: lizzy@francis.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 Mrs Sheila Fraser East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 5GD T: 01224 732351 | M: 07887 520226 E: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com

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Charlotte Gold-Taylor FINDOYA Carnichal House, Maud, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 4QG M: 07766 760527 E: charlottegoldtaylor@outlook.com Kate Graham SHANKEND Heip Hill House, Greensidehall Road, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD9 7HE T: 01450 374772 | M: 07791 117425 E: shankendfarming@gmail.com Mrs Sheena Graham Killochries Fold, Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TE T: 01505 873627

MEMBERS LIST Oakbank Farm Holdings OAKBANK HIGHLANDS per Andrew Grant, Oakbank Farm, Oakbank, Mid Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, EH53 0JR M: 07845 574117 E: traffic-lhlogistics@outlook.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 Balgone Estate BALGONE per Sarah & James Grant-Suttie, Sheriff Hall, North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, EH39 5PB T: 01620 894913 | M: 07788 927716/ 07836 709888 E: sarah-james@balgoneestate.co.uk Philip Gray SMEATON Smeaton Farmhouse, Smeaton Estate, East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland, EH40 3DT M: 07747 005475 E: philipgdgray@hotmail.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 James & Laura Hall THE GALLABOG Gallabog Croft, Balgaveny, Rothienorman, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 8XX M: 07764 478487 | E: laulrei@aol.com Frenich Farm STRATHARD per Mark Hamilton, Loch Chon, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK8 3TT T: 01877 386386 | E: contact@frenich.com Roland Hanning Jackson ALBAINN The Old Schoolhouse, Cameron, St ANdrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8PD M: 07919 001247 E: rjhjackson@ampros.co.uk J S & R Harris CROSS REGUILL South Shields Farm, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML10 6TY M: 07908 950676 E: crossreguill@live.co.uk

Michelle Greaves ARDIFFERY Logiemuir, Logierieve, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 6PS M: 07807 179003 E: greavesmichelle@icloud.com

Auchencairn Forest LLP GLENMASSAN ESTATE Garrachra, Glenmassan, Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, PA23 8RA T: 01369 706640 | M: 07799 304013 E: theagroves@gmail.com

Garry Gulach Crofters GARRY GUALACH per Simon Grey, Rowantree, Upper Bog, Kiltarlity, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV4 7HU M: 07703 404879 E: simon@garrygualach.com

Hugo Headicar TRINAFOUR Auchleeks House, Trinafour, Perthshire, Scotland, PH18 5UF T: 07979 811 421 | M: 07711 139016 E: info@auchleekshouse.co.uk

Thea Groves STONEFIELD FARM Stonefield Farm, Glenmassan, by Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, PA23 8RA T: 01369 706640 | M: 07799 304013 E: theagroves@gmail.com

Jordan Headspeath THE WELLBURN Borland Farm, Blacklunans, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LA M: 07535 234853 E: jordanheadspeath12@gmail.com

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

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 Garry Haggart MIDDLE LUNDIE Kargarrie House, Lundie, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7QN T: 01356 625529 | E: garry.haggart@talk21.com

Valleyside Services Ltd FINNART ESTATE Finnart Estate, Rannoch, Perthshire, Scotland, PH17 2QE E: finnartestate@gmail.com

Cathleen Hepburn PENTLAND HIGHLANDS Whin Park Cottage, Lamancha, West Linton, East Lothian, Scotland, EH46 7BD M: 07738 638486 | E: cath21@hotmail.com Highland Wagyu MOHMAR Burnside of Balhaldie, Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, FK15 0NB T: 01786 823767 | M: 07500 000035 E: martine@wagyu.co.uk Leslie & Eve Hodge COLDCHAPEL CATTLE Coldchapel Farm, Abington, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6RW M: 07919 370954 E: ghodgefarms@gmail.com W. H. Atkinson-Clark ASHINTULLY per Hugo & Melanie Holland-Bosworth, Ashintully Castle, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7LT M: 07770 888283 E: mel@holland-bosworth.com Drumad Estate DRUMAD Drumad, Bankfoot, Perthshire, Scotland, PH1 4EG T: 01738 787939 | M: 07738 230162 E: office@drumadestate.co.uk Graeme Houston AUCHAMORE Wellbank, Hatton Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7HZ M: 07561 869802 E: graemeatwellbank@gmail.com Mr J W Howat Ja Mar, Crofthead Road, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA7 3ND T: 01292 260820 | E: ianhowat@hotmail.co.uk Simon Howie Farms FINDONY Findony Farm, Muckhart Road, Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 0RA T: 01764 684332 | M: 07971 277272 (S) E: simon@simonhowie.co.uk 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 Grant Hyslop BLACK GLEN Glentewing Farm, Crawfordjohn, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6ST M: 07557 862131 E: granthyslop96@gmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST Robert Hyslop & Sons REDRULLION Netheraw Cottage, Crawick, Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland, D84 6ET T: 01659 50129 | M: 07762 429190 E: Rab@redrullion.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

Inchyra Estate INCHYRA per James Inchyra, Inchyra House, Glencarse, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 7LU T: 01738 860066 | M: 07789 720063 E: ji@inchyra.com

Craig Jeffrey & Louise Taylor SPRINGHILL Springhill Farm, Tweedmouth, Berwick upon Tweed, Scotland, TD15 2QW M: 07585 054001 | E: louisetaylor89@yahoo.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, per Andrew Slaughter, Inverinate, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV40 8HB T: 01599 530055 | M: 07771 777807 E: laura.macaskill@smech.co.uk Hunter Vassa VASSA Vassa, Skellister, Shetland Islands, Scotland, ZE2 9PP T: 01595 890329 | M: 07932 275045 E: vassawa@aol.com Hamish E T Irvine CRAIGLUSCAR FARM FOLD Craigluscar Farm, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY12 9HT T: 01383 727222 M: 07989000000 (H) / 07894325134 (J) E: hamish@craigluscarfarm.co.uk Jane Isaacson ACHINREIR Achinreir Farm, Barcaldine, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1SF T: 01631 720378 | M: 07501 726511 E: achinreirfarm@gmail.com R & V Jackson NETHER TULLOCH Nether Tulloch Farmhouse, Laurencekirk, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB30 1JA M: 04971 197040 E: richard@drammarine.com Chris James TOROSAY Ard Daraich, Lochdon, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA64 6AP T: 01680 812421 | M: 07900 692973 E: torosay@aol.com

D & A Johnson ARDGOUR per David & Andrea Johnson, 6 Bennachie Gardens, Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 7JG M: 07763 238397 E: andreajohnson75@btinternet.com Jozef Kamensky TRUBAC 3 The Square, Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ E: josefkamensky@yahoo.co.uk Alan Kennedy GOLDENBERRY 7 Thirdpart Holdings, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA23 9QB T: 01294 823339 | M: 07789 743437 E: a.kennedy123@btinternet.com B Kennedy Unthank Cottage, Ewes Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG13 0HW T: 01387 380684 E: bandjkennedy72@gmail.com

Black Sheep Farms TORNACARRY per Kenneth Knott, Tom An OIR, Invergarry, Scotland, PH35 4HR M: 07572 312460 E: kenneth.knott@glengarrytimber.com Mrs P Knox Bankhead of Alyth, Blairgowrie, Scotland, PH11 8HQ M: 07736 643175 E: knox.bankhead@gmail.com Stuart Knox & Son INNISARD per Steven Knox, Bankhead of Alyth, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH11 8HQ M: 07736 643175 E: knox.bankhead@gmail.com Rossal Estate ROSSAL Old England, Murthly, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH1 4HA M: 07836 357520 E: tjal@baldarroch.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 Mr James Laing 7 King Edward Court, King Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV18 0RF T: 01349 853105 | M: 07754 411460

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

Cherrytree Croft CHERRYTREE CROFT per Helen Laing & Kenneth MacKenzie, Cherrytree Croft, The Grainshed, Pitmaduthy Farm, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV18 0PA T: 01862 842633 | M: 07873 834655 E: cherrytreecroft@gmail.com

Killochries Fold KILLOCHRIES FOLD Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TE T: 01505 873627 | E: mari@killochries.com

Stoneybyres Glen The Glen, 16 Stoneybyres, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 9UP M: 07727 262524 E: ross_lambie@hotmail.com

A & H Kirkpatrick GLENGARNOCK Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA14 3BX T: 01505 683251 | M: 07849 740854 E: ak@glengarnockfold.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

Kenneth Knott INCHMORE Inchmore Cottage, Glenmoriston, Invernessshire, Scotland, IV63 7YN T: 01320 340349 | M: 07557 880868 E: kennethknott@btinternet.com

On Tiree Ltd BELLWETHER per Jason Lancaster, 5 Overbrae, Fisherie, Turiff, Scotland, AB53 5QP M: 07754 919099 E: jason@bellwetherfold.com

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MEMBERS LIST William Lawson WINDSOLE Rahalloch, Windsole Farm, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1PB T: 01764 663443 | M: 07970 530390 E: windsole1@aol.com

J. Michael Loughray ARNBEG Arnbeg, Kippen, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK8 3EW T: 01786 870926 | M: 07879 896289 E: mloughray@aol.com

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

Lurg & Townhead Farms LURUHA per Ewen Macmillan, Lurg Farm, Fintry, Glasgow, Scotland, G63 0XJ T: 01360 860070 | M: 07801 328632 E: lurgfarm@hotmail.com

Lady Lithgow CARSAIG Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PE T: 01880 770700 E: jpeterson@ormsary.co.uk

Lynch Ayerst Consulting Ltd per Penelope Lynch, Newmilton of Schivas, Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 7TJ M: 07939 557899 | E: penny@lynch-lac.co

Mr John A Lithgow INVER Ormsary Estate Office, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PE T: 01880 770700 | E: darochjura@aol.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 Allarburn Estate ALLARBURN ESTATE Allarburn Farm, Pluscarden Road, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, IV30 8TE T: 07831 595979 (A) | M: 07834 222010 E: andrew1601@btinternet.com Alison Logan Keepers Corrage, South Caan, Luing, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4TU M: 07828 176099 | E: kelsologan@aol.com W R Logan AMISFIELD MAINS per Christopher Logan, 4 West Harleton, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, EH41 3SJ M: 07768 838438 E: sarah@eastlothianproduce.com

Mr & Mrs Fraser MacDonald Ardbhan Fold, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5DY T: 01876 510293 E: fraserkyles1@aol.com Daviot Farms SCATRAIG HIGHLANDERS Lairgandour, Daviot, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 6XN T: 01463 772347 E: kgrantdaviot@outlook.com

Ross MacArthur BEN WYVIS 1 Scatwell Farm Cottages, Strathconon, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV6 7QG M: 07857 101828 E: ross_mac_92@outlook.com 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 Malcolm MacAulay THE MACAULAY FOLD Croft 1, c/o Cala, Breanish, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, HS2 9HB M: 07766 663409 E: eileen.macaulay@btinternet.com Marcus & Sharon MacBean DRUIM AN LOCHAIN Druim An Lochain Farm, Dalnavert, Feshiebridge, Scotland, PH21 1NQ M: 07746 112005 (FOR HCS OFFICE use only) E: samacbean@yahoo.co.uk Coul Estate Partnership COUL per Allan MacDiarmid, Coul Farm, Laggan, Newtonmore, Scotland, PH20 1AJ T: 07799 427764 | M: 07833 682010 E: coulestate@gmail.com

Mr William MacDonald Tormore Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland, KW6 6EH T: 01595 731240 Major H R MacDonald-Haig BORLUM Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV3 6XN D J MacGillivray Pennygown Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JN T: 01680 300335 | M: 07770 598324 E: donaldmacgillivray@btinternet.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 Karen & Michael Macgregor EILEAN MOR Port An Aiseig, Glenborrodale, Acharacle, Argyll, Scotland, PH36 4JP T: 01972 500263 E: info@michael-macgregor.co.uk Daviots Farms Daviot Farm, Lairgandour, Daviot, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 6XN M: 07887 552165 E: fionafinglack@yahoo.co.uk D & J MacIsaac WINDBRECK The Glebe, Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, KW16 3NJ T: 01856 791331 | M: 07584 283168 E: donaldmacisaac123@gmail.com

Dexter & Carolyn Logan BLAIRLOGAN Greenhead Farm, Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, FK12 5BQ T: 07825 176095 | M: 07871 074440 (C) E: carolyn.logan1987@gmail.com

The MacDonald Family ARDBHAN Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5DY T: 01876 510293 | M: 07970 218904 E: fraserkyles1@aol.com

Mr A R Mackay ACHNAGOUL Tigh Cuileann, Achnagoul, by Inverary, Argyll, Scotland, PA32 8XT T: 01499 302677 | M: 07810 785078 E: caledoniancowboy@me.com

J Logan & Son HIGHROAD HIGHLANDERS per John Logan, Newhouse, Flora Street, Bowmore, Argyll, Scotland, PA43 7JX M: 07833 163138 | E: jjislay@gmail.com

Mrs Ena MacDonald Ardbhan, Kyles, Bayhead, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5DY T: 01876 510268 | M: 07776 064785 E: fraserkyles1@aol.co.uk

Andrew MacKay MAC-AOIDH Na Coarann, Forsinard, Sutherland, Scotland, KW13 6YT M: 07876 592449 | E: k47nnj@aol.com

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MEMBERS LIST 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

Mac Farms MAC GLEN per Nic MacLeod, Cowdonmoor Farm, Uplawmoor, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 3BH M: 07735 120396 E: nic@mac-farms.co.uk

Misses Eilidh & Kate MacKay TORR BAN Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Scotland, PA74 6NH T: 01688 500130 | M: 07775 875860 E: torrban.torloisk@gmail.com

Bryon MacNaughton LITTLE RANNOCH Tordarroch Farm Cottage, Tordarroch Estate, Farr, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV2 6XP M: 07539 020072 E: bryonreilly@live.co.uk

Iain MacKay & Claire Simonetta CNOC NA SITH Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA74 6NH M: 07775 875860 E: torloisk@gmail.com E & D Mackay & family GLENGOYNE Little Drumquharn Farmhouse, Balfron Station, Glasgow, Scotland, G63 0NL M: 07554 421754 E: ewanm29@googlemail.com Alison MacKenzie CAMUSCROSS 40 Camuscross, Isleornsay, Isle of Skye, Scotland, IV43 8QS T: 01471 833732 | M: 07767 267319 E: donalct@aol.com Dr G MacKenzie TINTO Earisdal, 66 Sherifflats Road, Thankerton, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6PA T: 01899 308009 | E: mackg@btinternet.com Mackintosh Contracting BEREHILL HIGHLANDS per Ben Mackintosh, Berehill Croft, St Fergus, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3BR M: 07740 864299 E: benmackintosh@outlook.com Coreen MacLean 9 Rosecroft, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV6 7RH M: 07770 230272 E: coreenmaclean@hotmail.com

Donald & Malcolm MacNaughton RANNOCH 72 Centre Street, Kelty, Fife, Scotland, KY4 0EH M: 07706 947510 E: macnaughton.1994@hotmail.co.uk Colin MacPhail The Paddock, Over Abington Farm, Abington, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6SF M: 07747 046461 E: colin@macphailconsulting.co.uk H & E MacPhail Callachally Farm, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JN T: 01680 300424 | M: 07747 046461 E: colin@macphailconsulting.co.uk James & Eilidh MacPhail CALLACHALLY Tigh an Uillt, Glenforsa, Aros, Mull, Scotland, PA72 6JN M: 07775 775912 E: callachallyfarm@gmail.com Charles MacPhee Rhu Ard, Connel, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PJ Craig Dhu & Biallid Farm BIALLID Craig Dhu House, Laggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH20 1BS T: 01528 544200 | M: 07801 337590 E: craig.dhu@outlook.com

Mr Ron MacLean CORNTOWN 8 Corntown, Conon Bridge, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8DN M: 07909 543137 | E: ronmaclean@hotmail.com

Hebridean Baker Ltd CROMORE per Peter MacQueen, Tigh a’Gharraidh, Glencruitten, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4QB M: 07876 734518 E: padmacq@gmail.com

William MacLean SGUIR MOR Inverglen, Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1SG T: 01631 720560 | M: 07789 670264 E: williemaclean777@gmail.com

Mahoney Holding MAHONEY HOLDING Trevelle, Yhtanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 7TH T: 01358 761404 | M: 07740 493010 E: m.mahoney@yardbury.com

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Mrs Kirsteen Manuel GLENMASSAN Ballochyle, by Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, PA23 8RD T: 01369 704412 Bonnie Brae Croft BONNIE BRAE CROFT per Claudia Marshall, 15B Earlish, Portree, Skye, Inverness-shire, Scotland, IV51 9XL M: 07818 571700 E: marshall.claudia@outlook.com Susan L Massie PRESSMENNAN Shepherds Cottage, Stenton, Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, EH42 1TE M: 07779 702317 E: susanmassie2410@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 RM Livestock BLAEFAULDS Per Roddy Maxwell, Blaefaulds House, Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK6 5LR M: 07599 546391 E: roddymaxwell@gmail.com Archie McArthur TIRETIGAN Tiretigan Farmhouse, Kilberry, Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, PA29 6YD T: 01880 770225 | M: 07881 908556 E: tiretigan@gmail.com Rachael McConachie c/o Culfoich House, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray, Scotland, PH26 3PN M: 07969 362658 E: rachael.mcconachie@gmail.com 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 D & S McDonald & Sons GLENHEAD per Sarah McDonald, Glenhead of Coachford, Cairnie, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 4TU M: 07384 350705 E: sarahyoung321@btinternet.com

MEMBERS LIST Robert McGoldrick AUCHENINESS 11 Woodside Terrace, William Street, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG5 4EF T: 01556 611362 | M: 07920 511231 E: robertmcg62@gmail.com

Mairi Mclellan SHIELDAIG CROFT Inverbraan, Little Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, PH8 0AD M: 07887 833237 E: mm@mairimclellan.co.uk

Morag Middleton BARNA Barna, Mid Mains of Balfour, Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1DU M: 07702 807787 E: middletonmorag@gmail.com

Emma McGrigor Achlian House, Cladich, by Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ M: 07801 731267 E: emma.mcgrigor@gmail.com

N & M McLellan KILCHIARAN Kilchiaran, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA48 7UB T: 01496 850248 E: nandmmclellan@outlook.com

D S & B J Mitchell MORAYVIEW Morayview, Braehead, Longmoran, Nr Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, IV30 8RJ M: 07837 946434 (B) 07907 735036 (D) E: brenda_mitchell@hotmail.co.uk

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

Elizabeth Mitchell Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 1ES T: 0141 880 6681 | M: 07876 783354 E: bmcontracts@btinternet.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 Miss Eilidh McKay BRINDLE POINT CROFT 9A Knipoch Place, Glencruitten, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4ED M: 07795 905619 E: eilidhmckay93@gmail.com Mr Iain McKay Cnoc Cottage, Creagan, Appin, Argyll, Scotland, PA38 4BQ T: 01631 730617 | M: 07767 066664 E: Iain.mckay@btinternet.com Townfoot Farm TOWNFOOT Townfoot Farm, Glassford, Strathaven, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML10 6TV T: 01357 521039 | M: 07595 444743 E: neiljmckay@gmail.com Stuart McKay ACHNACROISH Duiletter Farm, Glenstrae, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1AP M: 07748 226203 E: stuartmckay726@btinternet.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 Hayley McKnight DALHABBOCH Cooriedoon, Glenluce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 0AA T: 01581 800357 | M: 07825 209676 E: mcknight96@hotmail.com Dan McLaughlin Castles Estate, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1AP T: 01838 200638 | M: 07584 391648 E: castlesfarm@live.co.uk

Redfield REDFIELD per Caroline McMinn, Redfield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, DG6 4PW M: 07704 577330 E: cazmcminn@aol.com Bannockburn Highlanders BANNOCKBURN Snabhead West Farm, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK7 8HA M: 07799 773343 / 07787 427055 E: jf-clydesdale@hotmail.com Neale & Janet McQuistin AIRYOLLAND High Airyolland, New Luce, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 OAU T: 01581 600223 | M: 07944 850823 E: nealemcq@gmail.com Bob McWalter 12 Clerk Drive, Corpach, Fort William, Inverness, Scotland, PH33 7LE T: 01397 772212 | M: 07464 072551 E: gwenmcwalter@hotmail.co.uk A & B Mearns AN CEATHRAMH An Ceathramh, Muie East, Rogart, Sutherland, Scotland, IV28 3UB T: 01408 641474 E: alternatives.tain@gmail.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

Hugh Sydney Mitchell BRAELANGWELL Braelangwell House, Balblair, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV7 8LT T: 01381 610247 | M: 07407 249362 E: hughandlindamitchell@gmail.com The Buffalo Farm Produce Ltd NANAMIKKI per Steven Mitchell, Boglily Farm Steading, by Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, KY2 5XY T: 01592 646858 | M: 07789 865575 E: steve@thebuffalofarm.co.uk William Mitchell Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhill, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 1ES T: 0141 880 6681 | M: 07876 783354 E: bmcontracts@btinternet.com H & F Moir Farms Limited FERNIEBRAE Nethermill Croft, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB1 0UJ T: 07774 483522 E: mmcatto@btinternet.com Mrs M Montgomerie MONKCASTLE Titwood Farm, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 2PN T: 01563 523901 | M: 07836 648414 E: titwoodequestrian@gmail.com Denise Montgomery BIRCHFIELD 24 Hilton, Cowie, Stirling, Scotland, FK7 7AW T: 01786 811787 | M: 07391 584652 E: robertmontgomery1968@gmail.com 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

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MEMBERS LIST G C Morrison & Son CUNNINGHAUGH Cunninghaugh Farm, Spey Bay, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, IV32 7PJ M: 07814 602808 E: katrina_morrison@sky.com

Glengorm GLENGORM Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA75 6QE T: 01688 302321 E: enquiries@glengormcastle.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

Mortimers Farm Ltd MORTIMERS per C & K MacLean, Mortimers Farm, Chapel Farm, Duns, Borders, Scotland, TD11 3TW T: 01361 882710 | M: 07712 894968 (K) E: mortimersfarm@btinternet.com

Anna B Nicholson Barranrioch Farm, Glencruitten, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4QB M: 07884 324911 E: annabnicholson62@gmail.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 & Mrs M P Moy BARVRACK 51 Haggs Road, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, G41 4AP T: 0141 636 1554 | M: 07437 871801 E: mlsafaris0@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 Michael & Sally Nairn BALNABROICH Balnabroich Farm, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7NW T: 01250 881254/881214 M: 07768 314372 E: daniel.rowbottom@balnabroich.com 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 Nelson LESMURDIE Lesmurdie House, Lower Cabrach, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 4EU T: 01466 702236 E: lesmurdie@aol.com

Meikle Findowie FINDOWIE Airlich House, Meikle Findowie, Trochry, Perthshire, Scotland, PH8 0BU M: 07712 894306 E: douglas.nisbet@gmail.com 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 Jim Ogston Innishewan Cottage, Luib, Crianlarich, Perthshire, Scotland, FK20 8QT T: 01567 820583 | M: 07746 423399 E: jimogston@btinternet.com Christopher Harrison BALFOUR CASTLE Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2DY T: 01856 711282 | M: 07917 572157 E: info@balfourcastle.co.uk James D J Oswald FLISKMILLAN Fliskmillan Farm, Newburgh, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, KY14 6HN E: james@fliskmillan.com Kilberry Estate KILBERRY The Estate Office, Kilberry Estate, Kilberry, Argyll, Scotland, PA29 6YD T: 01880 280720 E: farm@kilberryestate.com

T. L. Nelson Kilmaronaig, Connel, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PH T: 01631 710223 E: cassandhu@gmail.com

Mrs Emma Paterson BENMORE Innishewan Farms, Auchlyne, Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, FK21 8RG T: 01567 820354 | M: 07810 862751 E: emma.paterson@auchlyne.co.uk

Thomas Nelson ACHNACLOICH Achnacloich, Connel, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA37 1PR T: 01631 710796 E: thomasmichaelnelson@gmail.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

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Neil. R. Picken (a Firm) BALMANGAN Balmangan Farm, Ross Bay, Kirkcudbright, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG6 4TR T: 01557 870206 | M: 07753 730760 E: n.picken@btconnect.com Andrew Polson Ltd GLENFINNAN Glenfinnan, Findon, Portlethan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 4RL E: apolson@polsonproperties.com The Future Forest Company GLENAROS per Ken Porter, Glenaros, Salen, Mull, Scotland, PA72 6JP M: 07787 240394 E: ken@thefutureforestcompany.com A & L Prentice MAOL West Glensherraig Farm, Brodick, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland, KA27 8DF M: 07947 964212 E: floorsblackies@gmail.com Alan Prentice HYNDFORD 8 Westbank, Ayr Road, Ravenstruther, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 8NL T: 01555 880350 (day) | M: 07774 866171 E: hyndfordfold@gmail.com KJB Prentice MAULDSLIE Mauldslie House, Mauldslie Castle Estate, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML8 5HW M: 07481 888974 E: kenneth.prentice@yahoo.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

MEMBERS LIST Don Reddie TIREE Muirhouses Cottage, Cocyno Road, Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland, G81 5QP T: 01389 876072 | M: 07712 687136 E: don@waterwiseutilities.co.uk Mr & Mrs J & J Redpath MULLABRACK Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH11 8JA T: 01575 560233 | M: 07801 313853 E: redpathknowehead@aol.com The Reid Family HEIGHWOOD HEIGHTS per Stuart Reid, Cauldhame Farm, Dunlop, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 4BT M: 07710 640073 | E: sreid@live.com Mr Steven Reid & Mrs Amy Reid GLENFARQUHAR Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1TS M: 07872 071916 E: a.singer19@hotmail.co.uk R & D Rennie EASTERSILLS Eastersills Farm, Pettinain, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 8SL T: 01555 870210 | M: 07734 704795 E: rennier@btconnect.com Mark Reynier WESTER ELLISTER Wester Ellister, Port Charlotte, Islay, Argyll, Scotland, PA48 7UE T: 01496 860375 | M: 07799 346137 E: markreynier@mac.com Mrs F Rice BELSTANE Belstane, Kirknewton, Midlothian, Scotland, EH27 8DQ T: 01506 880543 John & Jacqueline Riley PAIBLESGARRY No 2 Paiblesgarry, Isle of North Uist, Scotland, HS6 5EF T: 01876 510249/01975 651382 E: gtec@talk21.com

R G Robertson PITGARVIE Pitgarvie Farm, Laurencekirk, Kincardinshire, Scotland, AB30 1RB T: 01674 840219 | M: 07919 541707 Mr Stuart & Mrs Ruth Robertson BERRYDRUM HIGHLANDS 4 Drimmies Cottage, Pitcaplie, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 5DP M: 07775 037344 E: rrobert5@btinternet.com Valleyview MURKLE Valleyview House, Murkle, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 8YT T: 01847 895546 | M: 07920 067480 E: antoinetterc@tiscali.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 A & G Rodger per Morag Rodger, Stobswood, Longformacus, Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD11 3NT T: 01361 890226 | M: 07810 551277 E: stobswood@gmail.com Forgieside Zwarbles FORGIESIDE per Graeme & Jennifer Roger, Forgieside, Keith, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB55 6QT T: 07879 663001 (G) | M: 07837 043420 E: forgieside@gmail.com Caroline Ronald GLEN MOR Royal Oak Hotel, Cullen, Moray, Scotland, AB56 4SD T: 01320 366230 | M: 07767 010673 E: carolineronald@live.com

Sir W J D, Roberts STRATHALLAN Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1JZ

Paul & Clare Rooney MONKSFIELD Monksford House, Monksford Estate, Newton St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD6 0RU T: 01835 822341 E: clare.rooney@arunestates.co.uk

Mr P J Robertson DOUNE OF GLENDOUGLAS Doune of Glendouglas Farm, Luss, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, G83 8PD T: 01301 702312

Duncan & Chrissy Ross BALNACRA Lochcarron Garage, Main St, Lochcarron, Inverness, Scotland, IV54 8YS T: 01520 722205 | M: 07796 660960 E: lochcarrongarage@tiscali.co.uk

Little Keills Holdings Ltd UISKEN per Neil & Fiona Ross, Uisken House, Bunessan , Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA67 6DS T: 07860 757549 (N) | M: 07990 680545 E: neil@littlekeills.com Daniel Rowbottom KELBY Balnabroich Farmhouse, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, PH10 7NW T: 07812 858893 E: rowbottom2@hotmail.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 Tom & Claire Sample THE GEAL ROS Fossoway School House, Crook of Devon, Kinross, Perth, Scotland, KY13 0UL M: 07725 880351 E: twsample84@hotmail.com Dale Scott Grieve’s House, Leys Castle, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 6AF M: 07848 006271 E: dalescott2990@gmail.com Scott Farming MORANGIE Fearn Farm, Tain, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV20 1TL T: 07862 832522 E: admin@fearnfarm.com Mr Robin Sedgwick CRANNICH Crannich Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA72 6JP T: 01680 300495 E: crannichfarm@outlook.com Liz Shaw 1 Glen View, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA23 9JG T: 01294 829002 | M: 07949 460973 E: lizshawacn@aol.com 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 Caledonia Farm Glengarnock RIVERVALE 36 Kirkland Road, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA25 6HV T: 01505 682140 | M: 07917 585903 E: cshepherd@hillhousegroup.co.uk

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MEMBERS LIST John Singer KINTORE CASTLE Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1TS T: 01561 320717 | M: 07786 396504 E: jockfaetheblae@hotmail.com

Mid Tartraven Enterprises Ltd MID TARTRAVEN Mid Tartraven Farm, Tartraven, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, EH48 4NP T: 01324 840404 (Office) M: 07979 474520 (Alex Smith) E: alex.smith@midtartraven.co.uk

Anne & James Skea THE BLAIR ROWAN FOLD Windy Park Farm, Blairlusk, Gartocharn, by Alexandria, Scotland, G83 8NB E: anneskea@outlook.com

Alexander Smith ADDIEWELL 131 Cuthill Crescent, Stoneyburn, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, EH47 8BL M: 07951 864618 | E: eckysmith16@gmail.com

Brenda Skene 6 West Burnside, Laurenckirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1UY M: 07525 943856 E: bmskene@hotmail.co.uk

A & A Smith ARDALANISH Ardalanish, Bunessan, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA67 6DR T: 01681 700674 | M: 07808 093355 E: info@ardalanish.com

Fraser Skene 6 West Burnside, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB30 1UY M: 07743 733924 E: fajskene@hotmail.com

Heather Smith ARDENTALLEN Shiol, Ardentallen, Lerags, Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4SF T: 01631 563100

Strathmore Farming Company GLAMIS CASTLE per Marc Skivington, Estate Office, Glamis, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, DD8 1RJ T: 01307 840479 | M: 07808 770955 E: marc.skivington@strathmore-estates.co.uk

David Smith CONGASH Cairnmuir Farm, Memsie, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 7AR T: 07791 674625 (Rhoda) | M: 07763 286366 (D) E: rhoda.smith@davidsmithcontractors.com

Mr Paul Sloan BEACHMORE Lochview, Whitehouse, Argyll, Scotland, PA29 6XR T: 01880 730228 | M: 07881 786699 E: paul@sloanbuilders.co.uk Thomas Sloan The Coach House, Netherudd, Blyth Bridge, Peebleshire, Scotland, EH46 7AQ M: 07927 213584 E: thomasgsloan@yahoo.co.uk Thomas & Harris Sloan HARRISLOAN HIGHLANDERS 18 Harton Court, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, G76 9PN M: 07927 213584 E: harris-highlanders@outlook.com Edward Smales JOHARRA Barswick Farm, South Ronalday, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2RN T: 01856 731754 | M: 07899 080112 E: joharra43@yahoo.co.uk Andy Smith GLENGARRY Rivermill House, 6 Deer Park, Pitcairnfield, Perth, Scotland, PH1 3SP T: 01738 315718 | M: 07880 792805

Patricia Smith BIEN ESK Craigengelt Farm, Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK7 9QS T: 01324 825773 | M: 07831 131050 E: patriciafrancessmith@gmail.com

Lindsay Soutar CLOAK OF CATTERLINE Cloak House, Catterline, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB39 2UN T: 07710 186401 E: lindsayjsoutar@gmail.com Colin Souter THISTLEBROOK 6 Rigg Souter, Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA3 5AG T: 07818 628541 | E: colinsouter8@gmail.com Mr & Mrs M Speers DYKEFOOT Dykefoot Farm, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TJ T: 01475 725717 | M: 07919 384551 E: mspeers521@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 I J Stephen RIGIFA Rigifa, Cove, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 3LR M: 07751 075300 E: alisonmastephen@gmail.com David Stewart ARDNACKAIG Ardnackaig, Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8PH T: 01546 870295 | M: 07770 774866 E: david@creaturefeature.co.uk

The Moors Partnership LLP CRAIG LEEK Invercauld House, Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5TS T: 07584 067565 | E: stan.smith@artfarm.com

J & M Stewart LANGRAW Langraw, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8NR T: 01334 473061 | M: 07802 688463 E: langraw@btclick.com

Preistdykes Fold PREISTDYKES South Lodge, Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland, DG11 1LR M: 07780 615887 E: allison-thomson@hotmail.co.uk

A. J. Stirling UPPER DYSART Upper Dysart Farm, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, DD10 9TQ T: 01674 677843 E: andrew@stirlingpotatoes.co.uk

A. J. Sommerville SOUTH ESK Smeaton Farm, Dalkeith, Mid Lothian, Scotland, EH22 2WL M: 07730 517826 E: a.j.sommerville@googlemail.com

Phillip Stokoe BALNAGOWAN Balnagowan Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JQ T: 07817 004931 | M: 07882 978925 E: phil.stokoe@gmail.com

David Soutar STRATHELLIE Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland, PH11 8JX T: 01828 633917 | M: 07836 578957 E: david.soutar@btinternet.com

Brucefield Farms BRUCEFIELD Brucefield Farm, Allanton Road, Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML7 5OF M: 07552 535758 E: moragndickie@hotmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST Blackhall Farms BLACKHALL Blackhall, Work Road, St Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, KW15 1UF T: 01856 876532 | M: 07720 711985 E: blackhallorkney@gmail.com A & C Strachan STRACHMO per Arlene & Claire Strachan, Upper Lenchie, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB52 6NE M: 07500 04380 E: strachs69@hotmail.co.uk 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 Lord Strange The Mains of Megginch, Errol, Perthshire, Scotland, PH2 7RN T: 01821 642120 E: balmyrefarm@btconnect.com Strathvaich Farms LLP STRATHVAICH Per Donald MacRae, Lubriach, Strathvaich, by Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV23 2QH T: 01997 455232 Mrs Jon H Strickland CLADICH Cladich, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ T: 01838 200656 | M: 07718 524159/158 E: highlandcattle@cladich-argyll.co.uk Jon H Strickland CLADICH Cladich Mor, Cladich, Dalmaly, Argyll, Scotland, PA33 1BQ T: 01838 200656 | M: 07718 524158 E: highlandcattle@cladich-argyll.co.uk Aileen Sutherland & Nathan Robinson BLADNOCH Nathan Robinson, Kirkwaugh Farm, Wigton, Wigtownshire, Scotland, DG8 9AY M: 07725 566080 E: kirwaugh@tiscali.co.uk

Mike Taylor Westlea, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, IV41 8PH T: 01599 534391 E: miketaylor9099@gmail.com Nigel and Angela Taylor BARLOCHAN Barlochan Wood, Palnackie, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrighthshire, Scotland, DG7 1PE T: 01556 600221 E: nigel@barlochanwood.com Mr W F Taylor DALL Dall Farm, by Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, FK21 8SX T: 01567 820432 | M: 07920 579136 E: dallbothy@icloud.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 Allan Telford COLDSTREAM Dairy Cottage, The Hirsel, Coldstream, Berwickshire, Scotland, TD12 4LR T: 01890 882618 | M: 07896 660596 E: thetelfords281170@outlook.com 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 Keys Family ARDENTRAIVE Ardentrive Farm, Isle of Kerrera, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, PA34 4SX M: 07772 991582 E: dandkkeys@gmail.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

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

Mrs J E Taylor FERN TOR Machrimore Mill Farm, Southend, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, PA28 6RQ T: 01586 830637

Ruth Thomas Torogay, Solas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, HS6 5BY T: 01876 560307 | M: 07788 722700 E: ruthuist@gmail.com

C & P Thomlinson BELSTRUTHER per Amy Thomlinson, Belstruther Farm, Granthouse, Duns, Borders, Scotland, TD11 3RX M: 07788 244353 E: amythomlinson121@gmail.com Andrew Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Renfrew, Scotland, G78 1ES M: 07850 776807 E: andrew_thomson86@hotmail.com Iain Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Renfrew, Scotland, G78 1ES M: 07703 965399 E: thomsoniain18@gmail.com Jack Thomson GARTH Garth, St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2TQ T: 01856 831257 | M: 07933 203336 E: garthfarm01@gmail.com Janette Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow, Scotland, G78 1ES T: 0141 881 1538 | M: 07843 061063 E: janettethomson59@gmail.com Miss Rachel Thomson BIRKENBRAE HIGHLANDS Birkenbrae House, Birnie, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, IV30 8BN M: 07879 475659 E: rachelsarahthomson@googlemail.com Richard Thomson GERGASK 12 Gergask Avenue, Lagganbridge, By Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH20 1AN T: 01528 544211 E: bettyandrich12@gmail.com Veronica & Kevin Thomson CLACKRIACH Frosty Brae, Maud, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 5PF T: 01771 613560 | M: 07508 830593 E: veronicathomson@hotmail.com Mr Wm Thow The Crossings, Killearnan, by Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Scotland, IV6 7RY T: 01463 870581 R.S. & J.M. Tilford MUNLOCHY Grianan, Bogallan Croft, Kessock, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 3XE T: 01463 731869 | M: 07867 666175 E: rstilford@gmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST Trustess of Cawdor Marriage Settlement DRYNACHAN Estate Office, Cawdor, Inverness, Scotland, IV12 5RE T: 01667 404666 E: hannah@cawdor.com

James Wallace BLACKMOUNT Hartsop, Biggarshiels Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6RE M: 07711 807115 E: jimwallace64@outlook.com

Ms Yvonne White ROMESDAL 8 Kingsburgh, Snizort, Isle of Skye, Scotland, IV51 9UT T: 01470 532729 E: yvonne.white@btinternet.com

Dalness Estate DALNESS per Kate Tuer, Sannox Glen Etive Ltd, Dalness House, Glen Etive, Argyll, Scotland, PH49 4JA M: 07940 466733 E: factor@dalnessestate.co.uk

Mr John Warmerdam RHUDLE Rhudle Farm, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8QE T: 01546 605 274 E: warmerjo@gmail.com

Sonia Whittington POLMAILY The Jennings, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6XT T: 01456 450114 | M: 07812 576152 E: sonia@greatglenbandb.co.uk

Hazel Warwick CANDYMILL IGHLANDS The Holding, Candymill Road, Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML12 6JF M: 07753 653744 E: hazelwarwick87@gmail.com

Rosehall Farm ROSEHALL FARM per Mhairi & Graeme Wight, The Steading, Rosehall Farm, Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 5AE M: 07740 982137 | E: mazah@ me.com

Shuna Farm SHUNA ISLAND per Kate Tuer, Shuna Farm, Shuna Island, Appin, Argyll, Scotland, PA38 4DH M: 07940 466733 E: kate@tuerforestland.co.uk Jonathan Turner LAUDALE ESTATE per Neil Roberts, Laudale House, Ardgour, Inverness-shire, Scotland, PH33 7AF M: 07881 343790 E: neilr@laudale.co.uk Croft 26 & 28 LOCHBROOM per Kirsty & Christopher Urquart, Kenmore Cottage, Morefield Brae, Ullapool, Scotland, IV26 2TH M: 07525 436679 E: kirstmcd83@hotmail.co.uk John D Valentine CAMMACHMORE 25 Catto Crescent, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB12 3PQ M: 07715 609204 E: covejock@yahoo.co.uk

Mosshead Farm MOSSHEAD per Adam Watt, 2 Mosshed Farm, BarskimmingRoad, Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA5 5EY T: 07864 504636 | M: 07864 504636 E: wattadam6aw@gmail.com Angus Webster Gullin Farm, Meggernie Estate, Glenlyon, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2LR T: 01887 866270 E: anguswebster@hotmail.co.uk Mr I Weir Dungrianach, Appin, Argyll, Scotland, PA38 4BQ T: 01631 730387 | M: 07752 300363 E: ianweir@live.co.uk Whitehills Estates Ltd WHITEHILLS Whitehills Farm, Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH4 1RQ T: 07967 029483 | M: 07967 029483 E: jonathan@whitehillsestates.com

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

M Weir SUNNYSIDE t/a Sunnyside Estate, Venlaw, Greentowers Road, Cartland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML11 7RB T: 01555 662513 E: funnyside@btinternet.com

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

Mrs Beverlie Welo HILLHEAD OF BIELDSIDE Hillhead Road, Bieldside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB15 9EB M: 07880 600060 | E: bwelo@mac.com

Mrs Penny Waiter The Poste House, Skeabost Bridge, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, IV51 9NP E: pennywaiter@aol.com

Mrs J E Wheelwright Sunnyside Farm, Cleish, Kinross, Scotland, KY4 0HY T: 01383 832812 E: sunnyside.farm@btinternet.com

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VRW Contractors HAWTHORN Hawthorn Cottage, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB53 6TL T: 07717 298435 | M: 07444 129910 E: russ22@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 R. A. Wilson Baraskomel Farm VALHALLA per Alex Wilson, Baraskomel Farm, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, PA28 6QW T: 01586 553689 | M: 07927 312633 E: barasky19@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 Derek Wilson Killochries Fold, Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4TE T: 01505 873627 | E: derek@killochries.com Howlands Herdwicks HOWLANDS Howlands, Cornhill, Banff, Scotland, AB45 2HT T: 07852 423510 | M: 07885 628827 E: highland6237@outlook.com Mrs C M Wilton FLASBY MOORSIDE Bastion Lodge, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EU T: 01339 885415 E: jonathan@jandcwilton.co.uk

MEMBERS LIST Brian & Valerie Wiseman HEADROOM Headroom Steading, Sandhaven, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB43 7EJ T: 01346 510388 | M: 07968 010133 E: b772w@aol.com

William J Annett BOWK HOUSE Bowk House Farm, Hudderfield Road, Denshaw, Oldham, England, OL3 5UN M: 07895 545476 E: annett.engineering@gmail.com

Simon Barton CLEEDSMORE Cleedsmore Farm, Asstbury Lane, Eardington, Shropshire, England, WV16 6BW M: 07540076189 E: simon@aimutilities.co.uk

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

Ham Wood Farm HAM WOOD The Lodge, Breach Hill Lane, Chew Stoke, Somerset, England, BS40 8YD M: 07973 671280 E: sophie@hamwoodfarm.co.uk

Jamie Beau-Brewer BEAU Norval Farm, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcester, England, WR11 8TS M: 07792 026695 E: jamiesbrew@hotmail.co.uk

Nicola and David Woodhead BRIERYHILL Brieryhill House, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD9 7LL T: 01450 373384 | M: 07824 958438 E: nicolaj.woodhead@me.com

Mr J Aspden HOLE HOUSE 10 Woodlands Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, BB2 5NN E: newinnfarm@btinternet.com

Woodneuk Farm Ltd WOODNEUK per David Mitchell, Woodneuk Farm, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Renfrewshire, Scotland, G78 1ES M: 07876 783354 E: woodneukfarm@btinternet.com David & Hazel Young CRO NA BRAITHREAN OG Croftside, 6 Croft Terrace, Selkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, TD7 4LX M: 07725 420752 | E: hazelfyoung@icloud.com

ENGLAND Hamptons HAMPTONS per Steven Booth, The Old Stables, The Fen, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, England, PE28 9JT M: 07711 410303 | E: kenbooth@jangro.net 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 D Andrew R Anderson 1 Titus Way, North Hykeham, Lincoln, England, LN6 9FA T: 01890 818984 Mrs Ruth Andrew BROOKFIELD Brookfield, Lyminster, Nr Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, BN17 7QN T: 01903 882505 | M: 07712 654379 E: remittance@hprop.co.uk

Mr J M Ayres REECHES 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP26 5LE T: 01366 728565 E: jimayres.ba@gmail.com Jamie Baker BRENTWICK Wick Farm, Wick Lane, Lympsham, Somerset, England, BS24 0HG M: 07881 767464 E: jamiebaker1461@gmail.com Mrs J W Barr Willowbrook, Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicestershire, England, LE9 1RB T: 0116 286 4354 Mr Thomas Barr WILLOWBROOK 34 Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, LE9 1RB T: 0116 2841267 E: tombarr6@gmail.com T J & E Barr HIGHCROSS Carleton Hill Farm Bungalow, Carleton Hill Road, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 8WS M: 07778 662735 E: tom@tjebarr.com Tessleymoor Farm TESSLEYMOOR per Damian Barson, Stonehouse Farm, Fangdale Beck, Chop Gate, Middlesborough, N. Yorkshire, England, TS9 7LF M: 07843 283370 E: damian@tessleymoorfarming.co.uk

RVF Animal Farm Ltd TAME per Jordan Beckwith, Reddish VAae Farm, Reddish Vale Rd, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, England, SK5 7HE T: 0161 480 1645 | M: 07852 254933 E: info@reddishvalefarm.co.uk Adworthy Farm Enterprises ADWORTHY Adworthy Farm, East Worlington, Crediton, England, EX17 4SY M: 07557 800060 E: adworthy.farm@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 Tina Bere PENNY’S Penny’s Farm, Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset, England, DT9 5LF T: 01258 821037 | M: 07967 174941 E: tina@bartlettcontractors.co.uk Philip Blatchford EMBOROUGH Emborough Farm, Roemead Road, Binegar, Radstock, Somerset, England, BA3 4UN M: 07801 089765 E: philip@emboroughfarm.co.uk Low Nest Farm LOW NEST FARM per Alasdair Boden, Low Nest Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, England, CA12 4TF M: 07920 409095 E: lownestfarm@gmail.com Mr & Mrs David Booth SCHOLES 166 Scholes Village, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire, England, S61 2RQ T: 01142 465305 | M: 07803 258091 E: davidmml@sky.com

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MEMBERS LIST J. G. Bosustow & Son KYNANCE per Stephen Bosustow, Trerise Farm, Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall, England, TR12 7NA T: 01326 290580 | M: 07966 186206 E: trerisefarm@gmail.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 Robert & Dianne Bradley MOORSIDE Moorside Farm, Old Guy Road, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, BD13 1JB M: 07734 432753 | E: r.w.bradley13@gmail.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 Mark Braines DAISY HILL Daisy Hill, 10 Mill Street, Millfield, Sunderland, England, SR4 7BG E: mark@braines.co.uk Charles Briscoe TOLLER PORCORUM Woolcombe Farm Cottage, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset, England, DT2 0DS M: 07444 562458 | E: billbriscoe@me.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 Mr Edward W Brown LINGFIELD Bilbrough Lodge, Bilbrough, York, N Yorks, England, YO23 3PP M: 07977 208477 Mr Kenneth Brown WETLEY 366 Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, England, ST13 7BW T: 01782 550429 | M: 07852 770945 E: joyce.salt65@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

Mr S K Brown BROWHAZE Kings Farm, 6 Little Common, North Bradley, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, BA14 0TX T: 01225 681451 | M: 07840 051252 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 Caitlin Brownrigg STREET HEAD The Croft, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria, England, CA7 8JZ M: 07500 895020 E: caitlin.brownrigg@icloud.com R. S. Buglass GIBSHIEL HIGHLAND CATTLE Gibshield, Tarset, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE48 1RR T: 01434 240919 | M: 07776 416647 E: rogerbuglass@btinternet.com Bullock Farms THE CLOUD Oaklands, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire, England, CW12 2PH T: 01260 223388 | M: 07484 135693 E: florencebullock@btinternet.com Michael Burgess NORTWELLE The Old Mill House, Main Street, Norwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, NG23 6JN M: 07768 014950 E: rheaspencer11@outlook.com W Burgess & Son WEAVERHAM WOOD Weaverham Wood Farm, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire, England, CW8 3PJ M: 07708 035735 E: w_burgess@btconnect.com Stephen & Lesley Burnett ASHGROVE 3 Shillbank View, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, WF14 0QG T: 01924 496709 E: burnettashgrove@gmail.com

Scar Close Ltd SCAR CLOSE Scar Close, Crag Road, Warton, Lancashire, England, LA5 9SB M: 07584 473431 E: anne@scarclose.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 E M & S E Carter TRIMDON East House Farm, Trimdon Village, County Durham, England, TS29 6NH M: 07811 385757 E: susancarter1947@hotmail.co.uk Cartwrights MOSS FARM Moss Farm, Elleridge, Telford, Shropshire, England, TF6 6RL M: 07779 083593 E: skippy93.jc@googlemail.com Stephen Casely GARLAND Garlandhayes Fm, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, England, EX15 1SB T: 01392 881262 | M: 07919 246655 E: stevecasely@outlook.com Gemma Cashmore THE HOLLIES The Hollies, Woodcock Heath, Kingstone, Staffordshire, England, ST14 8QS M: 07854 426045 E: gemmacashmore@hotmail.co.uk Daniel Cawley BAN-DHERG ROSIN Rose Farm, Holly Lane, Styal, Wimslow, Cheshire, England, SK9 4JL M: 07512 007007 E: dtclimo@hotmail.com

Emily Camp Daynes Farm, Harberton, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 7FB M: 07855 447098 | E: daynesfarm@gmail.com

Miss M E Chapman BISHOPTHORPE Moor Farm Bungalow, Bishopthorpe, York, Yorkshire, England, YO23 2UF T: 01904 702383 E: maggiechap@tiscali.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

Mr TJ Chapman DUXBRIDGES Hillside Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, England, TN26 3RQ T: 01233 860216/319 E: trevathills@gmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST M & T Charlton & A Davies GREENFIELDS HIGHLAND Greenfields Cottage, Horton, Wem, Shropshire, England, SY4 5ND T: 01939 235078 M: 07971 079856 / 07496 299833 E: traceymtrac@btconnect.com LRC Smallholders HEALLYGAN HIGHLANDS Logan Charnock, 2 Oak Villas, Carrbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire, England, SK15 3PF M: 07956 074346 E: logancharnock@hotmail.com Ann Chinner APETHORPE Bridge Cottage, 6-7 Bridge Street, Apethorpe, Nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE8 5DN M: 07792 175957 E: annchinner@sky.com Esme Clarke COMBERMERE Yew Tree Farm, Hall Lane, Haughton, Cheshire, England, CW6 9RT M: 07903 479459 E: esmeclarkebe@icloud.com 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 Mrs Elizabeth Cliffe MALTHOUSE The Malt House, Norwich Road, Mulbarton, Norfolk, England, NR14 8JL T: 01508 570351 E: elizabeth@omicron.uk.com Mr David Cobb DARLTON Barrow House Farm, Woodcoates Lane, Darlton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, NG22 0TH T: 01777 228260 E: davidcobb@btconnect.com 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 Sharon Cordwell NEW GAP New Gap Farm, Manchester Road, Heywood, Manchester, England, OL10 2QD M: 07967 094842 E: sharon@pgcdemolition.com

Mr JM Coyle SLIPPERFIELD Highfield Farm, North Road, Bretherton, Lancashire, England, PR26 9AY E: johnmcoyle@hotmail.co.uk Andrew Crean DEEPDALE MARSH Marsh Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE31 8DD M: 07799 588133 | E: acrean@autonomous.com Kathrine Crompton WADE’S BECK 78 Moor End Road, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, England, SK6 5PT M: 07786 168862 E: kathrine.crompton@virgin.net

B Dickinson BROCKSTONES Brockstones, Kentmere, Kendal, Cumbria, England, LA8 9JW

Brian Dalby RINGSWOOD Cestersover Farm, Pailton, Nr Rugby, Warickshire, England, CV23 OQP T: 01788 832188 | M: 07721 611944 E: bjd@morespeed.net

Benjamin Dirom COTE HOUSE TOWER Cote House Tower, Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA4 8HZ T: 01228 560279 | M: 07500 829448 E: ben.dirom@outlook.com

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

Mr & Mrs Christian Dodd HINDERTON Four Acre Farm, Chester High Road, Hinderton, Chester, England, CH64 7TA M: 07800 826564 E: christiandodd1@gmail.com

Mr John C T Dalton AZERLEY Azerley Chase, Ripon, N. Yorkshire, England, HG4 3JJ T: 01765 658414 | M: 07774 183289 E: john@azerleychase.com 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

Mr Gary Davis YAXHAM 50 St Peters Close, Yaxham, Dereham, Norfolk, England, NR19 1RN T: 01362 696353

Mrs J A Dawes CRAYCOMBE Craycombe House, Fladbury, Worcestershire, England, WR10 2QS T: 01386 860692 E: judithdawes4@aol.com Simon Denneny HORSLEY WOODHOUSE Golden Valley Farm, Golden Valley, Horsley Woodhouse, Derby, England, DE7 6BA M: 07977 408989 E: simongtr@live.co.uk

Thomas Crompton Demolition LANESIDE per Thomas Crompton, Neville Road, Bradford, West Yorks, England, BD4 8TU T: 01274 726777 | M: 07921 974030 E: thomas@thomascrompton.co.uk

J D Davies & Partners NENE RIDGE per Jonathan Davies, Home Farm, Clopton, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, NN14 3DZ T: 07972 560129 | M: 07854 615072 E: fdhomefarm@aol.com

T W T & M R Dawe FOXCOMBE Highlands, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, England, EX20 4BS T: 01566 783127 E: ruthdawe0866@gmail.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 Mr P M Douglas-Home Old Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire, England, TD10 6UP T: 01361 810238 | M: 07710 463006 E: info@oldgreenlawfold.com Lady Caroline Douglas-Home, MBE.DL Heaton Mill House, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, England, TD12 4XQ T: 01890 882303 E: cdh@heatonmill.com Emily M Duggan STUDHOLME Cardewlees Farm, Carlisle, Dalston, Cumbria, England, CA5 6LF T: 01228 710781 | M: 07920 773439 E: hewitt.1992@hotmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST Charles Dumas FAIRRIE Whitmore Vale Farm, Whitmore Vale Road, Grayshott, Surrey, England, GU26 6DH T: 01428 606882 | M: 07971087305 E: cpmdumas@gmail.com

John Fenton SPRINGWELL Springwell House, Elmswell, Driffield, East Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, YO25 3EL T: 01377 252021 | M: 07831 260609 E: jpf@springwellhouse.co.uk

Roger Dunkley THE DOODALES Barr Farm, Town Street, Old Malton, Yorkshire, England, YO17 7HD T: 01653 694530 E: dunkley@thedoodales.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

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 Colready Highlands COLREADY per Joanna & Thomas Dyer, Beechwood House, Main Road, Farthinghoe, Nr Brackley, Northants, England, NN13 5PB T: 07714 102824(H) | M: 07765 085525 (T) E: colreadyhighlands@hotmail.com Oliver Dynes PARK STYLE Park Style Mill, Mahollem, Kington, Herefordshire, England, HR5 3PT M: 07908 578867 E: odynes@hotmail.com Joe Dyson ROCKINGSTONES 4 Rockingstones Farm, Quebec Road, Outlane, West Yorks, England, HD3 3FQ M: 07515 492528 E: dyson951@gmail.com Amy Edwards SAPPHIRE 2 Caple Hove, Windscales Road, Great Clifton, Cumbria, England, CA14 1XR M: 07975 606715 E: amy@bafcontracting.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 Ruth Ellison LOWGREAVES Meadowvale, Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, England, LA12 7SF T: 01229 587673 | M: 07802 842016 E: richardellison@hotmail.co.uk

Mrs M Fiddler LOCH MAREE Swift House Farm, Bentley Lane, Heskin, Chorley, Lancashire, England, PR7 5UY T: 01257 451490 | M: 07808 481518 E: donna@swifthousefarm.co.uk Mr & Mrs C L Fisher THE FISHER 202 Smedley St, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 3JD M: 07974 550201 E: tina.fisher1980@icloud.com

Adderbury Park Farm Partnership ADDERBURY Park Farm House, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, England, OX17 3HH M: 07768 765733 E: ifraser@winkworth.co.uk 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 Mark Fry NEW FOREST New Forest Care Ltd, Westshore House, West Street, Hythe, Southampton, England, SO45 6AA T: 02380 842056 | M: 07799 040305 E: markfry@newforestcare.co.uk Mrs Judy Gardner ECKINGTON Manor Farm, Eckington, Nr Pershore, Worcestershire, England, WR10 3BH T: 01386 751600 | M: 07887 660104 E: info@eckingtonmanor.co.uk

Flasby Estate FLASBY Moorside Farm, Flasby, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England, BD23 3QA T: 01756 700585 | M: 07793 937321 E: farmmanager@flasby.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: info@yorkshirehighlanders.co.uk

Mr Neil Fletcher THORNYTHWAITE Hillcrest, Glaisdale, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, YO21 2PU T: 01947 897430 | M: 07774 950904 E: l_fletcher@hotmail.co.uk

Gatcombe Park Estate GATCOMBE Minchinhamton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL6 9AT T: 01453 885377 | M: 07767 317314 E: donna.morgan@royal.uk

Harthill Highlanders HARTHILL 4 Northlands, Harthill, Sheffield, S. Yorkshire, England, S26 7XZ T: 01909 773034 | M: 07776 055107 E: renandpete@gmail.com

Israel Farm ELDORTH Israel Farm, Eldroth, Austwick, N. Yorkshire, England, LA2 8AN M: 07712 708926 E: mjgiform@gmail.com

Ewe & Sow Co CLOVER CREEK per T Fletcher & B Hedges, 200 Austin Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, B60 3NY M: 07450 354331 E: eweandsowco@gmail.com

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

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

Duncan & Jimmelyn Gielty SJD Lyncroft Farm, Butchers Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, L39 6SY T: 07970 750145 | M: 07969 299655 E: lyncroftfarmltd@gmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST Mr P Gilder The Grafters, Stow Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, 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 Damien & Dawn Gray MILLBARN Mill Barn Farm, Waterside, Darwen, Lancashire, England, BB3 3NY T: 01254 776161 | M: 07841 538831 E: damien_gray@live.com Heartherslaw Farm HEATHERSLAW Heatherslaw Farm, Stamfordham, Northumberland, England, NE18 ONF T: 010191 247 0377 | M: 07773 398520 E: angela@cannycakes.co.uk

Mr & Mrs Simon Haley SEAM Marland Lodge, Church Bank, Eggleston, Co. Durham, England, DL12 0AH T: 07968 375307 | M: 07828 291192 (S) E: seamfoldhighlands@gmail.com

FM Farming per James Hayden, 17 Shoal Drive, Harlow, Essex, England, CM18 7FR M: 07809 263311 E: jdhayden66@gmail.com

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

Steven Hayes MILLGATE 22 Maltby Road, Manchester, England, M23 1EN M: 07932 753325 E: stevenhayes942@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

Forge Mill Farm FORGE MILL per Louis Hall, Forge Mill Farm, Forge Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, B71 3SZ M: 07568 463567 E: louis_hall@sandwell.gov.uk

N & B W Green Tyn Y Drain Farm, Seiattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, SY10 7PD T: 01691 653893 | M: 07980 624914 E: n.green148@outlook.com

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

Mr D Greenhaugh THE PHEASANT 4 Hanover Court, Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall, England, TR18 4UJ M: 07761 214979 E: mail@davidgreenhaugh.com

Mr Duncan & Mrs Angela Handley GILDEN VALE Quarry Farm, Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, HR3 6BL T: 01981 550096 | M: 07469584807 E: gildenvale@yahoo.com

Amelia & Jason Greenway THE SPRINGWATER Dairy Cottage, Columbjohn Farm, Rewe, Exeter, Devon, England, EX5 4ER M: 07803 594973 E: springwaterfarm.enquiries@gmail.com

Paul Harris HARRIS 28 Wavendon Road, Salford, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, England, MK17 8BA M: 07771 883459 E: paul.harrisriba@googlemail.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

Richard Harris CROWNLEY Crownley, Lembury Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 6QD T: 01803 782847 E: richardharris@btconnect.com

Ms Joy M Griffiths CIM J2 Farming, Hisland, Aston, Owestry, Shropshire, England, SY11 4JF T: 01691 610964 | M: 07967 050154 E: joy@tremymor.co.uk

Blackbridge Highlands BLACKBRIDGE HIGHLANDS per Ann Harrison, 6 New Church St, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England, S33 9JN T: 07538 334282 | M: 07909 757100 E: annharrison569@hotmail.co.uk

Mr W Haggas WALMSGATE Walmsgate Estates (Farming), Low Farm, Walmsgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, England, LN11 8QN T: 01507 480360

Oli Harrison HARTSIDE Aimshaugh, Alston, Cumbria, England, CA9 3EL T: 01434 381461 | M: 07749 338142 E: aimshaugholi@gmail.com

Hayley J Rushworth JAGGARDS Bunns Farm, Withergate Road, Worstead, North Walsham, Norfolk, England, NR28 9SF M: 07748 641522 E: h.rushworth@tiscali.co.uk Mr JM Hayward FLODDEN Cameley House, Cameley, Temple Cloud, Bristol, England, BS39 5AJ T: 01761 451111 Henson & Andrews Ltd BEMBOROUGH Bemborough Farm, Near Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 5FN E: paige.neale@cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk F & G Heslop GLEBE VIEW Glebe View, Glebe Farm, Ribston Road, Spofforth, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, HG3 1AB M: 07515 420118 E: glebeviewhighlandcattle@gmail.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 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

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MEMBERS LIST M & L Heywood MINCHINS per Lois Heywood, Little Minchins, Ongar Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, England, CM6 1JB M: 07522 549002 E: lois.heywood@btinternet.com G W & M A Hicklin MOOR END Butterton Moor End Farm, Onecote, Staffordshire, England, ST13 7RG T: 01538 304308 | M: 07341 274255 E: shicklin3@gmail.com

Wycoller Fold WYCOLLER Souteril Laithe, Keighley Road, Trawden, Lancashire, England, BB8 8NL T: 01282 867508 | M: 07977 479304 E: holmesteresa01@gmail.com Will Hopkins PIDLEY The Hay Barn, Fen Road, Pidley, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, PE28 3DD M: 07773 421421 E: willhopkins@live.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 Mr & Mrs M Iredale CARROCK Howhill, Hutton Roof, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 OXY T: 01768 488858 | M: 07920 048122 E: gill@carrock.co.uk

Miss J Horberry GRAIZELOUND Croft House, Graizelound Fields, Haxey, Doncaster, S. Yorkshire, England, DN9 2NA T: 01427 752230 E: jillian.horberry@zen.co.uk

Oliver Ives STOCKSBANK Upper Sandal Farm, Deep Lane, Thornton, West Yorks, England, BD13 3SR M: 07738 763790 E: rocontractors@hotmail.co.uk

Stephen & Marie Hill WHIDDON Higher South Whiddon, Beaworthy, Devon, England, EX21 5AU T: 01409 221054 | M: 07920 054775 E: marie-hill@btconnect.com

Mark Horgan HORGAN Crouch Farm, Bloxham Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, OX16 9UN M: 07966 402510 E: markhorgan@hotmail.co.uk

The Sneep Farm THE SNEEP FARM Sneep Farm, Tarset, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE48 1RN M: 07887 500911 E: emmastirland1997@hotmail.co.uk

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

Sally House LITTLEMOOR Littlemoor Farm, Littlemoor Road, Mark, Highbridge, Somerset, England, TA9 4NL T: 01278 641104 | M: 07703 691596 E: sallyhouse431@gmail.com

Samantha Jackson & Jonathan Baker Willowtree Farm, Vove Road, Mark, Somerset, England, TA9 4PE M: 07923 186676 E: samjackson2111@gmail.com

Mr Colin Hobden STANSTED 1 Coronation Cottages, Dean Lane End, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, England, PO9 6EL M: 07824 901607 E: cohobden@hotmail.com

Jean Howman BORLAND Ashmere, Felix Lane, Shepperton, Surrey, England, TW17 8NN T: 01932 225445 | M: 07774 149946 E: jhowman@ashfish.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

Mrs Carol N Hocknell BURNBANK The Pinfold, Poole, Nantwich, Cheshire, England, CW5 6AL T: 01270 628414 | M: 07966 283858 E: carolhocknell1947@gmail.com S.J. & J. Hodgson LOWICK GREEN per Julie Hodgson, Crainick, Lane Head, Lowick Green, Ulverston, Cumbria, England, LA12 8DT T: 07721 028637 | M: 07901 888250 E: steve.juliehodgson@outlook.com Farm Matters Ltd FARMMATTERS 3 Sunniside Court, Sunniside, Tyne & Wear, England, NE16 5QE E: paul@farm-software.co.uk

Hobbledown West London Ltd HOBBLEDOWN HEATH Staines Road, Hounslow, London, England, TW4 5DS M: 07454 909096 E: tina@hobbledown.com Sustainable Farming Yorkshire Ltd CARTWORTH per Sam Hunter, 106 Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorks, England, HD9 2QS M: 07596 864711 E: sales@sustainableeng.co.uk C. E. Illman COOMBE Coombe Farm, Iddesleigh, Nr Winkleigh, Devon, England, EX19 8BN M: 07779 369946 E: illmsal@aol.com

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Charles James KENNEGGY Folly Farm, Lower Kenneggy, Rosudgeon, Penzance, England, TR20 9AR M: 07770 618625 E: charlesjames.follyfarm@yahoo.co.uk Mr J Jameson BALTINGLASS Chinslade Farm, Cherington, Shipston on Stour, Warickshire, England, CV36 5JB T: 01608 686992 | M: 07710 519716 E: jonathanjameson@btinternet.com Sophie & Paul Jeffery GALLERY 95 Ashbourne Road, Cowers Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, England, DE56 2LF M: 07531 148430 E: galleryfold@gmail.com D & J Jennings EDGE FARM Edge Farm, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6DU M: 07540 392494 E: jemmajennings1@gmail.com

MEMBERS LIST Mr David Johnson BRANDYFIELD Westfield Farm, Westfield Lane, Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, S43 4TP M: 07967 757272 E: becky_johnson_@hotmail.com

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

Hardmoor Highlands HARDMOOR HIGHLANDS Hardmoor Farm, Broad Highway, Wheldrake, York, England, YO19 6BE T: 01904 448248 | M: 07814 024824 E: tobyhjohnsonltd@yahoo.com

The Longview Fold LONGVIEW Longview House, Silsoe Road, Maulden, Bedfordshire, England, MK45 2AX M: 07850 768370 E: g.keep@btconnect.com

Shadlock SHADLOCK Shadlock House, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, Lancashire, England, BB4 9LR T: 01706 222608 | M: 07970 973402 E: shadlockconstruction@btconnect.com

Mrs Laura Kennedy LILYGREEN 22 Strawberry Fields, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, BB7 4DQ M: 07841 705436 E: lilygreenfold@hotmail.co.uk

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 R. M. Jones PILLATON Smeaton Farm, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall, England, PL12 6RZ M: 07813 027657 E: info@smeatonfarm.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 Davie V Kananda BECKNEY Beckney Wood House, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex, England, SS5 5LD T: 01702 200946 | M: 07850 920123 E: amandagilligan01@gmail.com

Mr R C Kerry 1 Simon Cross, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, IP13 OST T: 0728 746885 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 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 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

N. G. Agriculture VALIDUS per Natasha Kay, Bridge Farm, Wyaston Road, Asbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 1NB M: 07850 571793 E: n.g.agriculture@outlook.com

Andy Lambert Ltd HELLIFIELD per Andy & Sarah Lambert, The Coach House, The Grange, Hellifield, Skipton, N. Yorkshire, England, BD23 4LE T: 01729 851667 | M: 07812 936029 E: andylambert389@gmail.com

P and A Kaye BREWORTH Breworth Fold Barn, Marsh Lane, Brindle, Lancashire, England, PR6 8NZ T: 07773 264743 | M: 07860 598674 E: andreakaye37@gmail.com

Tony Lang PARKHAM Farmers Roost, Parkham, Bideford, Devon, England, EX39 5PG T: 01237 451215 E: lizlang151@gmail.com

Paul Langford WINDMILL 7 Southfield Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6AT M: 07971 861446 E: pleitch203@gmail.com Highland Cow Cottage Ltd HIGHLAND COW COTTAGE Brookened Cottage, 16 Brookend, Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire, England, SG8 0PP M: 07368 495051 E: info@highlandcowcottage.com Lily Lawson-O’Neil BEDEN Heckwood Farm, Sampford Spiney, Yelverton, Devon, England, PL20 6LG M: 07989 554395 E: lilycanbefound@gmail.com Sally Leighton HEADLAND 33 Church Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, DE55 7NJ T: 01773 833823 | M: 07889 413547 E: sallyann.leighton@gmail.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 Mr R S Lines Seaton Cottage, Station Road, Great Ayton, Cleveland, England, TS9 6HB T: 01642 722237 Keyston Farms KEYSTON Manor Farm, Keyston, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, PE28 0RX T: 01832 710333 E: minto@keystonfarms.co.uk Avril Lowndes GADDENS Gaddens Close Farm, Charlie’s Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, England, BH24 3FB T: 01425 471015 E: a.stewart@freeuk.com Gerald Lowthian SWARTHDALE Fraene Farm, Swarthdale Road, Over Kellet, N Carnforth, Lancashire, England, LA6 1DY T: 01524 734378 E: g.lowthian62@gmail.com R J Lund EAST CLOUGH East Clough Farm, Garsdale, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England, LA10 5PW T: 01539 620895 | M: 07974 126397 E: sheila.eastclough@yahoo.co.uk

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MEMBERS LIST Mark Luscombe BRANDCLIFFE New Friars Garth Farm, Malham, Skipton, N. Yorkshire, England, BD23 4BY T: 01729 830608 | M: 07932 661266 E: malhamark@gmail.com

Philip Martindale TWINSHOCK Yates Farm, Scot Lane, Blackwood, Manchester, England, BL6 5SL T: 01942 831483 | M: 07973 823798 E: pmartindale@yatesfarmnw.co.uk

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

David Alan Maughan Springmead, Stubhampton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, DT11 8JU T: 01258 830568 | M: 07776 016473 E: sammaughan@hotmail.com

Zantra Properties Ltd RATTAR per Murray Mackay, Garden Farm, The Town, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, PE19 5BE T: 01480 861066 | M: 07776 198556 E: murray@zantra.com A & D MacKinnon TWEEDGLEN per Alan & Debbie MacKinnon, 3 Thornton Park Farm Cottages, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Berwickshire, England, TD15 2LT T: 07470 417858 | M: 07837 442185 E: admackgarden@gmail.com Sue Maisey FREYA Hop House, Fryup, Whitby, N. Yorkshire, England, YO21 2AP T: 01947 897097 E: sdmaisey@gmail.com MaHuRuCo Highlands MAHURUCO Whirlow Hall Farm, Whirlow Lane, Sheffield, S. Yorkshire, England, S11 9QF M: 07842 716019 E: huruco8789@gmail.com Julian Manyon THE FELIX FOLD Borley Hall Farm, Borley, Near Sudbury, Suffolk, England, CO10 7AB T: 01787 372141 E: jmanyon@hotmail.com Philip Martin FELLSYKE Fellsyke Farm, Baldersdale, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England, DL12 9UX M: 07837 656673 E: philmartin221@hotmail.co.uk 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

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 Mr Eddie McDonough 47 Merton Grove, Astley, Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, M29 7HT T: 01942 879841 | M: 07702 968591 E: eddiemcdonough@hotmail.co.uk Mrs M McIntyre BYFLEET Derisley Farm, 26 High Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England, KT14 7QG T: 01932 341586 Mr Christopher G McLean May 26 Bradley Avenue, Bristol, England, BS11 9SL M: 07774 493594 E: ram1528@outlook.com L & S Metcalfe THE TIPSY Lee & Sophie Metcalfe, 38 Bishops Way, Catterick Village, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, England, DL10 7UA T: 07788 218714 - Lee | M: 07595 466860 - Sophie E: sophieriggs15@gmail.com

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 M J Monk CHADWICH Manor Farm, Chadwich, Bromgrove, Worcestershire, England, B61 0QG T: 0121 453 5825 | M: 07801 916891 E: elizabethmonk1@aol.com Woodstock Bower Farm WENMAR Stoke Buss, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England, WR15 8QN T: 01885 410443 | M: 07767 608012 E: martyncmoore@manx.net Linley Estate LINLEY per Diana & James Moores, Linley Hall, Linley, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, England, SY9 5HL M: 07799 063431 E: farm@linleyestate.co.uk Sophie Morgan THE COWSHED The Cowshed, Chapel Hill, Aylburton, Gloucestershire, England, GL15 6DF M: 07398 235614 E: sophie24morgan@hotmail.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

James Middlemiss (Farm) HURWORTH KENNELS per Barbara Middlemiss, The Old Kennels, Strait Lane, Hurworth Moor, Darlington, England, DL2 1QJ T: 01325 720201 | M: 07970 862389 E: office@jimmymiddlemiss.com

Steven Morphy WELLAND VALLEY HIGHLANDS 46 Rockingham Road, Cottingham, Market Harboro, Leicestershire, England, LE16 8XS M: 07787 110285 E: stevemorphy@icloud.com

Latch Lodge Cattle Company LATCH LODGE 7 Croft Place, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA10 1RT M: 07934 303199 E: jenniedmead@hotmail.com

Mr Steven Moseley WEMBRIDGE Lower Pool Farm, Ellesmere Road, Wem, Shropshire, England, SY4 5TU T: 01939 236040 | M: 07879 292338 E: moseley.steven@yahoo.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

Guy R Mumford YARCHESTER 76 Bridge North Road, Broseley, Shropshire, England, TF12 5DR M: 07779 297366 E: mumford002@btinternet.com

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MEMBERS LIST Robert J Mumford 32 High Causeway, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England, TF13 6BZ T: 01952 727138 | M: 07539 955576 E: mumfordrobert194@btinternet.com J P Campbell & Y M Munshi HETTANDRA Coves House Farm, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England, DL23 3BG M: 07904 125474 E: yasminmunshi@hotmail.co.uk Patrick Murphy MURPHY The Thatched Barn, Ramsdean, P etersfield, Hampshire, Hampshire, England, GU32 1RP M: 07930 677969 E: pjmurphy419@gmail.com Peter Murray HIGH CRANE High Crane Lodge, Hamsterley, Bishop Aukland, County Durham, England, DL13 3QS M: 07802 660220 E: petermurray333@gmail.com Warren Crest Farm WARREN per Tony Nasser, Wick Hill Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, RG40 3PY M: 07577 773777 E: tony@warrencrestfarm.co.uk Daniel Newcomb ORCHARD HOUSE Orchard House, George Pit, Escomb, Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham, England, DL14 7SU T: 01388 609647 E: ohhighlandcattle@outlook.com Rusty Puffin OLDRIDGE Oldridge Farm, Ashbourne Road, Whiston, Staffordshire, England, ST10 2HU M: 07429 924946 E: newell.sp@gmail.com Maxfield Nature Conservation Trust MAXFIELD per Philip Newton, Maxfield Manor, 18 Pounder Lane, Three Oaks, East Sussex, England, TN35 4NU M: 07768 255050 E: philip.e.newton2023@gmail.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

Highlands of Astbury Ltd HIGHLANDS OF ASTBURY Clough Cottage, Oak Lane, Astbury, Cheshire, England, CW12 3NT M: 07831 096127 E: accounts@highlandsofastbury.co.uk Mrs Alison North-Lewis LIDDELL Liddell Hall, Colwell, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE46 4TW T: 01434 681261 E: al@northlewis.co.uk Tracey Noy OAKWOOD Holm Barn Farm, Holm Lane, Claypole, Nottinghamshire, England, NG23 5AP T: 07979 343648 E: oakwood-highlands@hotmail.com Sugarswell Farm SUGARSWELL per Toby & Ali Nunneley, Sugarswell Farm, Sugarswell Lane, Oxfordshire, England, OX15 6HW T: 07474 270766 | M: 07831 269695 E: sandra6@talktalk.net

County Carriages LITTLE TREWINCE Blackdog Mews Apartments, Little Trewince Farm, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, England, TR3 7BZ M: 07858 416249 E: iparker.horses@gmail.com Andrew Parkin THE CROWN Stone Cottage, Bickerton, nr Malpas, Cheshire, England, SY14 8AY T: 01829 720192 E: sales@rubellprintlink.com Angus Parkinson Roundhill FArm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9ET T: 01539 433301 | M: 07713 462531 E: angusparkinsonroundhillfarm@outlook.com George Parkinson Roundhill Farm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9ET T: 01539 433301 M: 07975 691040

Mr P Oliver & Mrs A. L. Oliver FECKENHAM Mutton Hall Farm, Feckenham, Reddich, Worcestershire, England, B96 6HJ T: 01562 777836 E: ollymuttonhallfarm@hotmail.com

RR Parkinson & Sons HENRY’S HIGHLANDS per Henry Parkinson, Chesham House Farm, Crossmoor, Preston, England, PR4 3YR M: 07970 735631 E: parky6510@icloud.com

Liam Page HAYSBRIDGE Haysbridge Farm, Brickhouse Lane, South Godstone, Surrey, England, RH9 8JW M: 07719 591081 E: lpage123@hotmail.co.uk

Mr Roy Parkinson KIRKSTONE Roundhill Farm, Kirkstone Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, England, LA22 9ET T: 01539 433301 E: paula@roundhillfarm.co.uk

Sir James Paice LOCHAVA Snailbridge House, The Moor, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, CB7 5LU T: 01638 721526 | M: 07767 421781 E: paicejim@gmail.com

Lyndon Ian Parrish KAITLYN JOY Cocking Farm, Handley Banks, Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST11 9EX T: 07748 116148 E: plyndon112@aol.com

CMP Holiday Cottages PALMERIA Palemria the Bungalow, Dunswell Lane, Dunswell, England, HV6 0AG M: 07432 111909 E: chrispalmer1980.cp@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

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

Mrs J Peaster QUANTOCK Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA5 1HD T: 01278 732252 E: booie2803@hotmail.co.uk

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MEMBERS LIST Zarina Peck MOORE’S COTTAGE Tara’s Barn, Slack Lane, Upper Mayfield, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 2JX M: 07951 903941 E: zarinapeck1@gmail.com

Mr & Mrs Lindsey Rastall PINCAN DENE Thistle House, Murcot Rd, Childswickham, Broadway, Worcestershire, England, WR12 7HR T: 01386 853843 E: lindseyrastall@poutlook.com

Roffes Holdings Ltd ROFFES HIGHLANDERS per Thomas Roffe, The Grange, Haycroft Lance, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, PE12 8LB M: 07900 888111 E: thomasmalcolmroffe@outlook.com

Mr L T & Mrs A M Perkins THISTLE Clink Cottage Farm, Marlcliff, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, B50 4NY T: 01789 490872 | M: 07816 877259 E: amperkins@aol.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

Rhosyn Farm RHOSYN Rhosyn Farm, Scotch Hills Lane, Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire, England, DE13 8DE M: 07534 733423 E: rhosyn-farm@outlook.com

R & S Perryman DARTMOOR Lower West Coombe Farm, North Bovey, Newton Abbott, Devon, England, TQ13 8RS T: 01647 221453 E: sally.perryman@btinternet.com Toseland Hall Farm TOSELAND Toseland Hall, Toseland, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, PE19 6RU T: 01480 880627 | M: 07768 640760 E: alexpilato@toselandhall.com 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 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 Porter’s Farm RACEVIEW per Lee Porter, 4 Walker Crescent, Weymouth, Dorset, England, DT4 9AU M: 07940 297 406 E: lee.porter@dsignsuk.com 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 Graham Stubbs TAXUS BACCATA per Gareth Powis, Yew Tree Farm, Wetton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England, DE6 2AF M: 07974 619855 E: garethpowis@outlook.com

Richard Reynolds SYDNOP Nursery Farm Cottage, Sydnope Hill, Two Dales, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 5LN M: 07803 278343 E: rreynolds1992@icloud.com

Russell & Sons CLELLAND Old Oaks Farm, Leighton Road, Neston, Cheshire, England, CH64 3SW T: 07720 847736 | M: 07902 937637 E: rasfarming@gmail.com

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

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

A & C Richardson FARM VIEW per Adrian & Christine Richardson, Farm View, 2A Back Lane, Sharleton Common, Wakefield, West Yorks, England, WF4 1EN T: 01924 863122 M: 07786 025615 / 07546 596286 E: adriansyntheticsurfaces@live.co.uk

Dennis R Salt & Susan Salt RATTENRAW Rattenraw Farm, Otterburn, Northumberland, England, NE19 1LH M: 07702 559020 E: susansalt12@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 Mr Anthony & Mrs Lynne Ridley CORNSAY LODGE The Lodge, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, Co Durham, England, DH7 9DB T: 01913 734359 E: cornsaylodge@gmail.com Chloe Roberts EOLHC-LASH 5 Black Cherry Close, Chilton-Moor, England, DH4 5NU M: 07788 211660 | E: joeyrobertsxx@gmail.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

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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 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 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 Mawley Hall LLP MAWLEY HALL Mawley Hall, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, Shropshire, England, DY14 8PN M: 07825 751956 E: oliver.scott@greenknightestates.co.uk

MEMBERS LIST 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 Madeline M Self LACOCK Whitehall Farm, Lacock Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, SN15 2JY T: 01249 466840 E: sharon.heath@wiltshire.ac.uk P.A. & C. Shardlow & Son MORSTONE per Mike Shardlow, Beacon Ice Cream Farm, Sneaton, Whitby, N. Yorkshire, England, YO22 5HS M: 07974 791662 E: mikeshardlow57@gmail.com Dale Farm GREAT LONGSTONE per Joanna Shimwell & Nick Johnson, Dale Farm, Great Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, DE45 1VA M: 07787 502580 E: info@dale.farm Dominic Shorthouse 4 Wedderburn Road, London, England, NW3 5QE M: 07785 254594 E: dominic@engcap.com Fairhills Farm FAIR per Samantha Shrimplin, Fairhills, St. Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England, DL13 1RQ M: 07941 982506 E: sam73gsd@gmail.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

Mr Peter Snart WILLOWBOG Willobog Farm, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE48 3EF T: 01434 681217 E: willowbog@live.co.uk

Adam Tarver Shire Barn, No Mans Heath Road, Chilcote, Leicestershire, England, DE12 8DJ M: 07976 048430 E: adamtarver@hotmail.com

M W Snoeck HOLLINGTON per Max Snoeck, Rose Cottage, 7 Highfield, Ashmansworth, Newbury, Berkshire, England, RG20 9SG M: 07824 485723 E: mwsnoeck@gmail.com

LMF Farming LMF per Olivia Teacher, Lower Marsh Farm, Lndulph, Cornwall, England, PL12 6NG M: 07894 567918 E: olivia.teacher@tetrium.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

Nick Sole HALLEN 46 Frenchay Close, Frenchay, Bristol, England, BS16 2QX T: 01179 021501 | M: 07785 288174 E: nicksole@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

Donna Somers WINTER HILL 1 Rydings Walk, Brighouse, Leeds, England, HD6 2DD M: 07947 600332 E: smirnoff71@hotmail.com Karen Southwell HARRIERS FOLD 28 Greenhill Road, Bury, Lancashire, England, BL8 2LL M: 07808 777860 | E: 17kazza@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 Mr D Spence Grange Farm, Barton-in-the Beans, Leicestershire, England, CV13 0DJ T: 01455 290078 John Starkey Farming NORWOOD PARK Ossington House, Ossington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, NG23 6LD T: 01636 321385 | M: 07801 227194 E: starkey@farming.co.uk

Lauren’s Cows Kings Barn, Crackenthorpe, Appelby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England, CA16 6AF T: 01768 353638 | M: 07739 084767 E: jude@laurenscows.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 The Wildlife Trust BCN LINGS Thomas Baker, cattle manager, The Manor House, Broad Street, Great Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, England, CB23 6DH T: 01954 713500 E: invoices@wildlifebcn.org

Nathan Smith ROSALIE Lark Rise, Mill Lane, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, RG41 5DF T: 01189 787361 | M: 07549 420361 E: nsagricontracts@gmail.com

G & J Farming Ltd CLAYTON Howell House Farm, Howell Lane, Clayton, England, DN5 7DQ M: 07833 491730 E: gandjfarmingltd@gmail.com

Mrs Ruth Thomson CATESBY Home Park, Lower Catesby, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, NN11 6LF T: 01327 877675 E: ruth.catesby@gmail.com

Peter & Sue Smith STOCKLEY Stockley Hill Farm, Peterchurch, Herefordshire, England, HR2 0ST T: 01981 550604 | M: 07810 873863 E: pasmith2009@hotmail.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

Star Lake Cattle Company STAR LAKE Brownshill Court, Wick Street, Ditchcombe, Stroud, Gloucester, England, GL6 7QN M: 07515 526885 E: starlakefarm@msn.com

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MEMBERS LIST Mrs Helga Thorpe Wheatfield House, Granary Fields, Ashill, Norfolk, England, IP25 7BN M: 07746 875142 E: drs.thorpe@hotmail.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 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 Robert Wain THE ROSE 114 Mortledge, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 3SD T: 01629 580046 | M: 07751 670566 E: samanthawain@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 TDT Walkinshaw SWERFORD Oseney Mill, Swerford, Oxfordshire, England, OX7 9BD T: 01608 737228

R G & P J Tucker LONGSTONE Millpark, Parracombe, Barnstable, Devon, England, EX31 4PE M: 07805 613998 E: highercowleyfarm@gmail.com

Mr & Mrs M Ward THORNLEY HIGHLANDS 10 Nateby Close, Longridge, Preston, England, PR3 2PH T: 01772 786601 E: jrow@hotmail.co.uk

A Richard & J Turner FELLBECK Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 3QY T: 01765 658079 | M: 07860 860678 E: richardandjean@outlook.com

Mr Les Wardle SPRINGFIELDS Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST10 2LN T: 01538 266476 | M: 07836 590685 E: lwardle@plantmachinery.co.uk

Richard Tuxford LAMBLEY GRANGE R C Tuxford Exports Ltd, Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, Notts, England, NG14 6NR T: 01159 652200 E: sharon.mcelroy@rctuxfordexports.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 Mill Gate COLTON BECK per William Tyrer, Mill Gate, Greenodd, Ulverston, Lancashire, England, LA12 8HZ T: 01229 816424 | M: 07976 649701 E: william.tyrer@btinternet.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.co.uk

Mrs Janet Watmore MURRAY COOPER Holystone Est, Farnham Park, Sharperton, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE65 7AQ T: 01669 640030 | M: 07703 570172 E: info@holystoneestate.co.uk Mrs Gillian Watton GREYLAKE Greylake House, Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA7 0PJ T: 01823 698914 | M: 07889 198340 E: gillwatton@yahoo.com Mr A G Webber STOCKHAM Woodham House, Stockham Farm, Thelbridge, Crediton, Devon, England, EX17 4SJ T: 01884 860308 E: webber415@btinternet.com Hayley Webster 43 Cherry Oak Street, Sowerby, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire, England, YO7 3SU E: hayleywebster27@hotmail.co.uk

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David Wellstead & Sylvia Pickering LINTZ FORD Lintzford House West, Lintzford, nr. Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear, England, NE39 1NB T: 01207 545945 | M: 07767 407812 E: dfwellstead@gmail.com Willow Farm FOXHOLE Braddon Cottage, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, England, EX21 5EP T: 01409 211138 | M: 07501 094880 E: mrwestaway@icloud.com Mark Whalley AUGHTON Broad Oak Farm, Formby Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, L39 7HQ M: 07968 721899 E: whalleymark@live.co.uk S Wheeler & Son BRYNMAWR Brynmawr, Newcastle, Craven Arms, Shropshire, England, SY7 8QU T: 01588 640298 | M: 07799 681134 E: clunvalleyorganics@googlemail.com Whetham & Son PENDOMER per Polly Whetham, Bryants Farm, Pendomer, Yeovil, Somerset, England, BA22 9PH M: 07464 200128 E: pollymoocows@icloud.com Mrs K E Whitbread KINLOCHEWE The Old Rectory, Dennington, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, IP13 8AD T: 01728 638335 E: katherine.whitbread@yahoo.co.uk Paul White HOLLOWFORD HIGHLANDS Barncroft, Leadmill, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England, S32 1BA M: 07716 483995 E: whiterpaul1999@gmail.com Mrs Allison D Whitehead WARMLEIGH Lower Warmleigh Farm, Roper Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, BD13 2NR T: 01274 882234 E: dave44whitehead@gmail.com 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

MEMBERS LIST Jackie & Jeff Wild WAINSMORE The Oaks, Ible, Grange Mill, Matlock, Derbyshire, England, DE4 4HS M: 07860 239973 E: jackiewild1@hotmail.co.uk David Williams MEREWOOD Fellside House, Pennington, Ulverston, Cumbria, England, LA12 7NT T: 01229 587769 | M: 07787104551 E: david.williams@impact-dtg.com James Williamson KINGS HILL 22 Monks Way, Shireoaks, Nottinghamshire, England, S81 8NE T: 01909 473034 | M: 07393 216822 E: jamespw79@googlemail.com Tom Williamson Agriculture Ltd JAVER Tom, Hayley & Jack Williamson, 30 Lincoln Road, Metheringham, Lincoln, England, LN4 3EE T: 07715 132172 | M: 07799 808089 E: hayleywilliams39@googlemail.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 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 Alex Wilson LEYFIELDS Bluestones Bungalow, Bluestones Close, Blacksham Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, England, ST13 8TD T: 01538 300504 | M: 07976 433819 E: alexmunki@hotmail.com Dumble Farm Ltd DUMBLE Beckend Farm, Arram, Beverley, East Yorkshire, England, HU17 7NR M: 07949 308203 E: dumblefarming@gmail.com Karina Wilson 6 Waby Close, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, DN37 9HL M: 07795 511355 E: thewilsonsabout@hotmail.com

Wilson & Butler SUNDBY 12 Homelands Court, Helmington Row, Crook, Co Durham, England, DL15 0SA M: 07500 997841 E: richjwilson@yahoo.co.uk Rosie Wilson POTTERY FARM Pottery Farm, Whitney, Somerset, England, TA19 0SJ M: 07710 626875 | E: potteryfarm@me.com Wingate Associates Ltd STRATHGARVE Bridge House, 57 High Street, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, England, WVll 1ST T: 01902 737170 E: invoice@stphilips-care.com 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

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

Paul R Wright 6 The Plantation, Tosside, Lancashire, England, BD23 4SF M: 07710 686855

N. IRELAND

Lismoney Fold LISMONEY per Derek Anderson, 35 Lismoney Road, Cookston, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT80 8RH M: 07717 083163 E: dekoanderson469@gmail.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

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

Near Pastures Farm NEAR PASTURES HIGHLANDS per Oliver Young, Water, Rossendale , Lancashire, England, BB4 9NH M: 07971 199781 E: oliveryoung106@icloud.com

Jalex Livestock JALEX 88 Gloverstown Road, Randalstonn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 3HY M: 07816 775501 E: ruth@alexandertractors.com

Mr Richard C Wood BURRELL GREEN Burrell Green Farm, Inglewood Bank, Penrith, Cumbria, England, CA11 9LH T: 01768 881373 E: burrellgreen@btopenworld.com

Anglian Water ALTON Alton Water, Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, IP9 2RY T: 01473 328408 E: awoolnoug@anglianwater.co.uk

Clive & Beverley Wrisdale GANNOW HILL Gannow Hill, Welsh Frankton, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, SY11 4NX M: 07711 879542 E: clivewrisdale@googlemail.com

Laura Anderson CLOUGHFIN 31 Flushtown Road, Sixmilecross, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 9DY M: 07393 917904 E: anderson.laura@hotmail.co.uk Clive & Ashley Backus KILDRUM The Orchard, 82 Shankbridge Road, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, BT42 3DL M: 07801 747874 E: kildrumhighlands@gmail.com Kyle Bailie BALLYGROOBANY 24 Ballygroobany Road, Richhill, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT61 9NH M: 07990 993829 E: gaelbailie@outlook.com Alison Boyle BALLYCOPELAND 51 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT22 2BZ T: 02891 862873 | M: 07814 174772 E: ballycopelandhighlands@gmail.com

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MEMBERS LIST Jonathan Buchanan HOLLYHILL HIGHLANDS 107 Curlyhill Road, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT82 8LS M: 07719 142750 E: jbuchanan138@hotmail.co.uk

Molly Haughey BALLYMAC 234b Newtownhamilton Road, Armagh, Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT60 2QR M: 07809 252453 E: mollyhaughey17@gmail.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

Patrick & Jean Johnston SLAVIN 15 Ardees Road, Slavin, Belleek, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT93 3HT M: 07855 458020 E: paddyjoe85@hotmail.com

Hollie & Kevin McGovern INISCARN 36 Iniscarn Road, Moneymore, Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT45 7RS M: 07703 360625 E: kevinmcgovern36@gmail.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

Reuben Dooris MULLAGMOSSIN Bridgend, Glynn, Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT40 3HG T: 02828 276808 | M: 07514 137199 E: reubendooris@talktalk.net

Alistair Knight TULLY STRATH FARM 10 Slievebane Road, Tulnaguiggy, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT94 1HR M: 07515 799101 E: alistairknightak@hotmail.com

Adrian & Tina Gallagher MEENAWARGY 197 Laytone Road, Meenawargy, Belco, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, BT93 5EB M: 07906 700207 E: adrianmgallagher@hotmail.com

Hugh Magill SLANE HIGHLANDS 18 Slane Road, Aughafatten, Ballymene, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT42 4NA M: 07751 132383 E: sinead.magill@yahoo.co.uk

Castlescreen Farm CASTLESCREEN 32A Castlescreen Road, Downpatrick, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 8BA T: 02844 616743 | M: 07889 269640 E: hello@castlescreenfarm.co.uk

Ellen McBurney BALSALLOCH 64 Knowehead Road, Broughshane, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT43 7JE M: 07825 744159 E: ejmcb7@outlook.com

Maura & Zara Montague CROCAN HIGHLANDS 199 Whitebridge Road, Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 9EH M: 07718 438098 E: zaramontague199@icloud.com

Peter Gibson TICLOY 42 Killycarn Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, Northern Ireland, BT 42 4LY M: 07958 303881 E: pjlgibson@live.co.uk

Damien McCullagh LEAGHAN 1 Mullydoo Road, Greencastle, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 8HB M: 07598 857689 E: patricia.mccullagh@sbcglobal.net

Alastair & Linda Moore MAYNECURRAGH 32 Mayne Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT79 7NS T: 02880 771135 | M: 07747 061156 E: moorealastair044@gmail.com

Nigel Gillespie BARR AN CHNOIC 14 Crillys Hill Road, Killeter, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT81 7EW M: 07590 671897 E: ntgillespie@hotmail.com Phillip Glass DRUMAGHADONE 48 Katesbridge Road, Dromara, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT25 2PN M: 07989 692305 E: phillip.glass14@gmail.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

John McDonald LOUGHINSHOLLIN 12 Mill Park, Innisrush, Portglenone, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT44 8LJ M: 07845 619509 E: laura_valentine@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 Smyths Farm 1 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland, BT45 6BP M: 07711 293452 | E: mcnichollbrian@aol.com

Yvonne Muldoon DOON HIGHLANDS 52 Rehaghy Road, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT69 6ET T: 07730 092535 | M: 07732 031439 E: yvonnemuldoon1@googlemail.com

James McDowell THE LONGFALL 36 Ballyvallagh Road, Larne, Northern Ireland, BT40 3NA M: 07563 516661 E: jim.mcdowell@live.co.uk

Paul & Matt O’Shea ROCK FARM 61 Ringsend Rd, Ballywand, Castlewellan, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT31 9QY M: 0353 87 624 4199 E: paul.oshea@ashviewconsultants.com

Kevin McEvoy MOURNE 300 Moyad Road, Atticall, Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT31 4SU M: 07888 829889 E: mcevoyireland@gmail.com

Patrick & Annie Savage LIOS BAN 34 Lisbane Road, Kirkcubbin, Co Down, Northern Ireland, BT22 1AW T: 07808 165713 E: patrick597savage@btinternet.com

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MEMBERS LIST Gary & Maura Tennyson CALLAN 127 Lislasly Road, Charlemont, Co Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT71 6TB M: 07900 287116 E: gary@callanconstruction.com

WALES muldoon1@googlemail.com John Meirion Ap Rhodri CRAIGNANT PEDIGRE HIGHLANDS Bryntirion , Llangower, Bala, Gwynnedd, Wales, LI23 7BT M: 07583 023282 E: meirionaprhodri@hotmail.co.uk 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 Jonathan J Chapman LANGSDALE FACH Bryn Tryfer, Taicynheaf, Bontddu, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, LL40 2TU T: 01341 430258 | M: 07907 654670 E: jonjchapman@yahoo.com

Anna Davies CEUNANT Bryn Cerrig, Stone Lane, Brook Street, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 7NZ M: 07734 726977 E: davies.anna@btinternet.com Mr Gareth Davies LLANERCHYDOL Bryn-cerrig, Stonelane, Brook Street, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 7NZ T: 01938 556939 E: gareth.r.davies@btinternet.com Mr IR Davies TANAT VALLEY Tan-Yr-Iwen, Llangedwyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, Wales, SY10 9LP T: 01691 828461 E: cdhltd@btinternet.com Geuffordd Farm GEUFFORDD per Tina Edwards, Geuffordd Farm, Geuffordd, Wales, SY21 9DP T: 01938 501474 | M: 07852 918193 E: tina.edwardsgf@gmail.com Mrs Beverly Evans YSCIRFAWR Gwarfelin Isaf, Merthyr Cynog, Brecon, Powys, PA, Wales, LD3 9SG T: 01874 690483 | M: 07961 587252 E: bevandsimon97@hotmail.com

Pencraig Farm PENCRAIG Benjamin Giles, Pen Craig Manor, Lleclvyd, Cardigan, Wales, SA43 2NR M: 07970 918641 E: ben@ultimacleaning.com Archie Graham-Palmer CEFN PARK Cefn Park, Wrexham, Wales, LL13 9TT T: 01978 262889 E: archie@cefnpark.co.uk Bryngolau Farm Y WENNOL per Richard Gray, Bryngolau, Capel Dewi, Llandysul, Wales, SA44 4RG M: 07824 815483 E: bryngolau.farm@outlook.com Greenacres Animal Park GREENACRES per Andrew White, Mancot, Deeside, Flintshire, Wales, CH5 2AZ T: 01244 531147 E: info@greenacresanimalpark.co.uk John Griffith PANT HWFA Pant Hwfa Farm, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, LL57 3LA T: 01248 600344 | M: 07767 838088 E: panthwfa344@btinternet.com

Mr Robin Chilton LEIGHTON Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 0PL T: 01938 820805 | M: 07841 567386 E: janchilton@madasafish.com

John L L Evans TYRHOS Tyrhos, Trawsmawr, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA33 6NA T: 01267 232478 | M: 07836 544890 E: office@evansbuildings.co.uk

Colledge Eschler Farming TALIARIS per Ian Colledge & Ms Nancy Eschler, Cwmceiliog Fawr, Taliaris, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA19 7NL M: 07947 073464 E: iandcolledge@outlook.com

D R & E B Evans & Son DERWEN HIGHLANDS per Roxanne Evans, Tan-y-dderwen, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 0DG M: 07388 516710 E: roxyevans09@icloud.com

Kenneth A Convery & Sarah Jones ESGERFA Esgerfa, Abernant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA33 5RG M: 07713 171872 E: andrewconvery33@icloud.com

Mr Julian Ford LLAN Llan Farm, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, Wales, LL48 6DU T: 01766 770399 E: julian.llanfarm@btinternet.com

Duncan Havard TREHAFOD Little Lodge Farm, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 0SW T: 01497 847325 E: delveyhavard@hotmail.co.uk

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

Caerwen Farm CAERWEN Caerwen Farm, Heol Goch, Pentyrch, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, CF15 9PH M: 07951 021597 E: caerwenfarm@gmail.com

Janet Hope CARN LLIDI Trefelli Farm, St David’s, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, SA62 6PR T: 01437 721723 | M: 07967 860855 E: janethope78@yahoo.co.uk

Gemma Haines WALLIA GLYNDWR Gwarycoed Pantypwllau, Coity, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, Wales, CF35 6BP T: 01656 646017 | M: 07907 887107 E: gemhaines@googlemail.com Linda Harries ABERDY NANT Hope Farm, Llandeilo, Carmarthen, Wales, SA19 7UR T: 01558 822430 E: hopestudwales@aol.com

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MEMBERS LIST Mr Geraint & Mrs Eleri Hughes UCHELDIR Bryn Pyll Farm, Trefriw, Conwy, Wales, LL27 0JP T: 01492 641379 | M: 07802 258306 E: eleri368@gmail.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

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

Rhiwlas Farm Holdings RHIWLAS per Deborah Rhiwlas, Cwmann, Lampeter, Wales, SA48 8HQ M: 07479 964025 E: rhiwlasfarm@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 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 E.M. Lloyd MAESGWM Cilfynydd, Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, LL40 2EB T: 01341 421053 E: evelyn_lloyd@hotmail.co.uk Talwrn Farms Ltd WRISTLESHAM Talwrn Farm, Talwrn Road, Legacy, Wrexham, Wales, LL14 4ER T: 01978 840157 | M: 07725 350885 E: pete@talwrnfarm.co.uk 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 Denise Penney PENNEY The Hermitage, Whitelye, Catbrook, Chepstow, Monmonthshire, Wales, NP16 6NP T: 01291 680099 E: dpenney@btinternet.com Mr David Powell EPYNT The Cwm, Garth, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, Wales, LD4 4BL T: 01591 620592 | M: 07967 551140 E: debbie@thefron.co.uk

B Ridgway & M James TY COCH Ty Coch Farm, Cyffig, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA34 0LX M: 07738 167598 E: bethridgway@hotmail.co.uk 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 Lois & Robin Roberts FODOL Fodol Farm, Llanedwen, Llanfairpwll, Wales, LL61 6PJ M: 07872 142524 E: lerarob@aol.co.uk Mr H & Mrs B Rowlands CELYN Pentrecelyn, Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales, SY19 7DZ T: 01650 521284 | M: 07971 638727 E: silverlinning944@gmail.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 Mr Geoff G L Spawton THE MAY Gilfachwen, Cellan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales, SA48 8HN T: 01570 423080 | M: 07966 066219 E: spawtongeoff@gmail.com Ann Sturla BEECHES The Beeches, Llanasa Rd, Gwespyr, Wales, CH8 9LT T: 01745 857909 | M: 04590 851171 E: annsturla@uesltd.co.uk

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R Thomas & E Davies CARADOG Windy Corner Garage, Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA39 9HP M: 07867 558304 (R)/ 07919 387307 E: rhianmimi@hotmail.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 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 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 Williams Family WILLHOME Home Farm, Lewsetson, Camrose, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, S62 6JL M: 07876 357698 E: stuartwillhone@hotmail.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 RA & MA Williams LLYSGWYN per G Williams & T Wood, Waunwen Fferm, Maesybont, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Wales, SA14 7HH T: 07805 471986 (G) | M: 07989 647813 (T) E: theawood14@yahoo.com

EUROPE ITALY Miss Donatella Acella & Family MORAG Via Sonetto 38, ALMESE (TO), 10040, Italy T: 0039 011 9350647 | M: 0039 3333 118820 E: acella@inwind.it

MEMBERS LIST Agrigest Società Agricola 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

Highland Cattle Denmark v. Kasserer Anni Assenbjerg, Assenbjergaard, Bavnevej 26, 7323 Give, Denmark T: 0045 2040 8398 E: kasserer@highland-cattle.dk

Jochen Born VON DER REHHECKE Hellweg 7, 57319 Bad Berleburg, Wingeshausen, Germany T: 00491777468090 E: famborn@gmx.de

NETHERLANDS

Lisbeth Plenge Alhoj 8, DK2970 Horsholm, Horsholm 2970, Denmark T: 0045 232 30709 E: lisbeth.plenge@me.com

Natur Pur LAIDINN BRUS per Dennis F Bruce, Vogelsbergstrausse 20, 63695 Glauburg, Germany T: 0049 151 554 77449 E: info@natur-pur-wetterau.de

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 FRANCE Bretmoor BRETMOOR 937 Chemin du Bret, Coublevie, 38500, France M: 0033 671 42 07 44 E: nancy.armstrong@bretmoor.com Eric Bautsch FOXGLOVES 1, La Boujonniere, 87210 Oradou-St-Genest, France E: eric.bautsch@pobox.com French Highland Cattle Society (F-HCS) c/o Emeric Deraëdt, Chez Pion, 63290 Lachaux, France T: +44 7710 495920 | E: contact@f-hcs.fr W: https://www.f-hcs.fr/ Olivier Gabilleau LES PETITS TRESSEAUX 10 Les Petits Tresseaux, 41330, Averdon, France T: 0033680705839 E: earl.gabilleau@wanadoo.fr

Ms Charlotte Skou President/Danish Highland Cattle , Nordgaardshuse 11, DK 4100 Ringsted, Denmark T: 0045 7020 7788 | M: 0045 4030 4480 E: formand@highland-cattle.dk Danish Highland Cattle Association Peder Burgaard Sorensen, President, Guldager Highland Cattle, Denmark T: 0045 81 71 78 68 E: formand@highland-cattle.dk

Herr C. Funke HEISTERKAMPSHOF Heisterkampsweg 1, 46419 Isselburg, Germany T: 0049 2874 5039688 | M: 0049 172 2024095 E: cfunke@vodafone.de

Mogens Stendel Hojdedraget 1, 8654 Bryrup, Denmark T: 0045 8684 8050 | M: 00452171 7750 E: ms@highland-cattle.dk

Volker Hahn & Ruediger Lange GbR VOM BESTETHAL Wiesenstr 17, D-23843 Ruempel, Germany T: 0049 172 400 4967 E: hahnlangegbr@hc-vombestethal.de

Mr Jorn Uhre AGERVIG Agervigvej 48, 6800 Varde, Denmark T: 0045 75267291 E: sales@agervigcattle.dk FINLAND Susanne Autio WESTCOAST Lansirannantie 630, Ala-Seppa 62620, Finland T: 00358 6 5661922 E: jyrki.autio@matto.inet.fi Mr Kimmo Ruusu Ruusunitie 20, 42100 Jamsa, Finland Suomen Highland C.C of Finland c/o Peruvedentie 581, 19470, Pertunmaa, Finland T: 0035 8407 557697 E: info@highlandcattle.fi

Dr G Bunge HAZELMUIR Hauptstrasse 59, 49419 Wagenfeld, Germany T: 0049 5444 1414 E: bunge@hazelmuir.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 Jan-Hendrik Hoof VOM KIEBITZMOOR Zum Eichengrund 23, 24790 SchachtAudorf, Germany T: 0049 4331 1480903 E: info@hc-kiebitzmoor.de

GERMANY

Dr S Janz JIGGEL Billerbeck 6, 29465 Schnega, Germany T: 0049 5842 9819055 E: dr.stephan.janz@t-online.de

DENMARK

Willi Bange & Sons VOM SUNDERBERG Im Siepen 4, 59929 Brilon-Scharfenberg, Germany T: 0049 2961 4451 E: christopher_bange@web.de

Frau Gisela Klosner VOM AUGUSTENHOF Augustenhofweg 3, D-57334 Bad Laasphe, Germany T: 0049 2754 8010 E: g.klosner@hc-augustenhof.de

Ms Anni Assenbjerg ASSENBJERG HIGHLAND CATTLE Assenbjerggard, Bavnevej 26, Give 7323, Denmark T: 00 45 7204 0898 | E: aia@assenbjerg.dk

Bjoern Beduerftig HEISE Heise 31, Beverstedt, Germany, 27616 M: 0049 160 9035 14 16 E: bjoern.beduerftig@live.de

Prof Klaus P. Littmann BUCHWIES Harzburger Strasse 16, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany T: 0531 696565

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

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MEMBERS LIST Andre Martens BREEKMOOR Im Breekmoor 11, 27619 Wehdel, Germany T: 0 47 49 4 42 32 85 | M: 01 71 517 6060 E: hc@breekmoor.de

Falko Steinberg LEHSTENER MOOR Burgerhof 1, 19258 Leisterforde, Germany T: 0049 38842 21018 E: falko.steinberg@web.de

Michael Clarke CLYDAGH Clydagh, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo, Ireland, F26 Y098 T: 083 1404326 | E: clydagh1@gmail.com

Beat & Frau Marion Naegeli VOM WARTENBERG Welserstrasse 6, Berlin, 10777, Germany, Germany T: 0049 30 7895 1213 M: 00491774002777 E: beat.naegeli@mac.com

Volker Thielemann BUSCHHOH Harblek 31, D-25870 Oldenswort, Germany E: vt@matrixmann.de

Diarmuid Conway GLASCORN Ballinea, Mullinger, Co Westmeath, Ireland, N91 VOY8 M: 00353 87 762 4680 E: diarmuid.conway@gmail.com

Marco Paetau Alte Muhlenstrasse 2, Gardelegen, D 39638, Germany E: marco@hc-maje.de German Highland Cattle Society Herd Book Zum Hochwald 11, D-98724, Neuhaus/Rwg, Germany T: +49 (0) 151 400 767 99 | E: info@highland.de Falk Pommer VOM DIEBESKAMM Zum Hochwald 11, 98724 Neuhaus am Rennweg, Germany M: 0049 151 400 76799 E: info@hochlandrinder-diebeskamm.de Herr Axel Potthoff OBERBERG Unterpentinghausen 1, 51709 Marienheide, Germany T: 0049 2264 201616 | M: 0049 171 370 7709 E: axel.potthoff@web.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 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 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: tom@heinz-glas.com Mr Mark Snell EOCHAIL INIS MOR Sperberstr. 93A, 65812 Bad Soden, Germany T: 0049 6196 62597 E: mark.snell@capgemini.com

Werner Urban Grossgeschwenda 51, 07330 Probstzella, Germany E: w.urban@bluechemgroup.com Stefan Wreczycki VOM WEESE MOOR Achtern Esch 10B, 49599 Voltage/Weese, Germany T: 05467 933791 E: info@hc-vomweesermoor.de LIECHTENSTEIN Mr J Bernetseder GAMANDER Im Gamander 20, Schaan FL-9494, Liechtenstein T: 00423 7875522 E: josephbernetseder@gmail.com IRELAND

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 Andrina Doherty TALAMH ARD Auchlunkart House, Church Street, Buncrang, Co. Donegal, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93 H9 K4 M: 00353 87 220 4007 E: rena@lakeofshadows.ie Charlie Doherty Ard Alainn, Bredagh Glen Moville, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93 A7P8 T: 0353 749 385341 | M: 0353 868 868788 E: chadoherty@gmail.com

Aoibhe Boyle MULLACHDUBH Braacle, Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, Ireland, F94 KP89 M: 00353 (87) 8477485 E: aoibheboyle@gmail.com

William Doherty PAIRC CNOC Taneragee, Clonmany, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93 XT51 T: 00353 876 462940 (I) | M: 07776 135353 E: michelle@dohertyplant.com

Ciara Brady NEWCASTLE HOUSE Drumgoa, Killeshandra, Co. Caven, Ireland, H12 XT52 M: 087 149 7766 E: ciara@bradyeng.com

Courtney Dowling PAUGHANTEE Paughanstown, Dunleer, Ireland, A92 T665 T: 087 974 2947 | M: 087 271 4668 E: courtneydowling13@gmail.com

John Breen EMERALD MOUNTAIN The Cottage, Mountain Stage, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, V93 F985 M: 0353 8762 64476 E: johnbreen98@yahoo.com Alanna Burns FERNMOUNT Fernmount, Granard, Co. Longford, Ireland, N39 VP26 T: 003532 871 426626 E: alannaburnz@icloud.com Great Oak Highlands GREAT OAK per David Byrne, Great Oak, Callan, Killkenny, Ireland, R95 PR2T M: 00353 86 192 1964 E: thenctman@yahoo.ie

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Bockagh Farm GILBERTS per Simon Gilbert, Bockagh Farm, Bockagh, Ballaghdreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, F45 YN80 T: 0044 777 641 7441 E: bockaghfarm@outlook.com John Gilligan CLONAMANAGH Clonamanagh, Ballymore, Mullingar, Westmeath, Co Westmeath, Ireland, N91 XRP7 T: 00353 85 7296 533 | M: 00353 85 7296 533 E: johngilligan11@hotmail.com Declan Greene FAHARLAGH Loughtee House, Water Lane, Belturbet, Co Cavan, Ireland T: 00353 (0) 49 9522329 M: 00353 (0) 86 8188569 E: cavan.gardenworld@gmail.com

MEMBERS LIST Peter Jones GLENASMOLE Castlekelly, Glenasmole, Dublin, Ireland, D24 YO72 T: 00353 145 26694 | M: 0035386 349 5857 E: petjones24@hotmail.com Shane Jones CAHER HOUSE Caher House, Caher, Co. Clare, Ireland M: 00 353 87 233 5787 E: shanej886@gmail.com Ann Kealy BALLYVOLDEN Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland, R93 A094 M: 00353 858 374499 E: gk1989@hotmail.com Mr Howard Konick DERRYCRAGG Derrycragg, Tubber, Co Galway, Ireland, H91 DCF6 M: 0035 38 7628 1669 E: hkonick@gmail.com 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 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 Basecamp Knader KNADER per Brendan P McGowan, Knader, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal, Ireland, F94 TC63 T: 0353 087 925 4131 E: pablomcgowan@gmail.com John & Michelle McHugh CLUAIN BOIREANN Clonburren, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, N37 XE26 M: 0353 879 707332 E: johngmchugh@hotmail.com

Peter V Moran & Alan Moran SHANWAR Shanwar, Foxford, Co. Mayo, Ireland T: 09492 56658 | M: 086 878 0514 E: moransnurseries@outlook.com

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

Alan Moynihan GLANLEA Cools, Headford, County Kerry, Ireland, V93 TW29 M: 087 7964091 E: alanmoyno@gmail.com

Eve Smith ABHAILE Dungimmon, Mountnugent, Co. Caven, Ireland, A82 KI68 M: 083 884 8671 | E: evesmith14@outlook.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 Donal O’Mahony FORENAUGHT Forenaught West, Rineen, Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland, P81 YX79 T: 0035 328 34761 | M: 0035 86 853 5245 E: donaomahony@gmail.com Craughill Farmhouse CRAUGHILL per Tom Parlon, Ballinlough, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, E53 YY71 M: 00 353 8741 53367 E: fergalparlon@gmail.com

Boltown Farm BOLTOWN FARM per Chloe Tevlin, Boltown, Kilskyre, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland, A82 1CX 80 M: 085 149 9796 E: davidrogers097@gmail.com Eoin Travers TRAVERS Beagh, Castlerea, Roscommon, Ireland, F45 YV25 M: 00353 86 3753216 E: eointravers32@gmail.com Eoin & Melissa Vaughan BUTTERHILL HIGHLANDS Liffey View, Butterhill, Blesssington, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, W91 C1K0 T: 00353 863 859160 | M: 00353 863 859160 E: eoin.vaughan@mercuryeng.com

Keenagh Highland KEENAGH HIGHLAND per Robert Porter, Malin Head, Co Donegal, Ireland, F93 N9FP T: +353 086 100 7564 E: rporterdrylining@yahoo.com

BELGIUM Mrs Anni de Backer WYTEVELD Wyteveld Farm, Houtemstraat 108, 9552 Herzele, Belgium T: 0032 493 91 35 03 E: wyteveld@protonmail.com

Philip Quinn HOLYCROSS HIGHLANDS The Green, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, E41 W429 M: 0035 386 253 2474 E: philipq1968@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

Springtown Farm SPRINGTOWN FARM Springtown, Granard, Co. Longford, Ireland, N39 DX80 T: 0035 386 1011312 E: liamfarm101@gmail.com

Alan McLaughlin OF HILLHEAD Balleeghan, Greencastle, Donegal, Ireland, F93 YT97 M: 07814 917673 | E: alanmcl8340@gmail.com

Quarry Cottage Farm QUARRY COTTAGE FARM per Dawn Roberts, Quarry Cottage Farm, Clogherbrien, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V92 X33W M: 08777 53839 E: quarrycottagefarm@gmail.com

Mark McLaughlin MOYLE HIGHLANDS Moyle Cottage, Ludden, Buncrana, Donegal, Ireland, F93 E8YA T: 00353 866 000075 | M: 00447 776 0942751 E: moylehights@gmail.com

Michelle Shaughnessy GRAFFOGUE Graffogue, Ballinalee, Co. Longford, Ireland, N39 T2V4 M: 00353 86 331 9132 E: michelleshaughnessy@yahoo.com.au

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

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MEMBERS LIST Prieler & Reiter Zucht BLEIBERG Sagewerk u. Holzhandel, Altirdning 8952, Austria T: 0043 3682 24216 or 22431 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 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

REST OF THE WORLD CHILE 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 AUSTRALIA Mr Mikael Adolfsson LIMMERHULT Unit 1706, 4 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane, 4101 Queensland, Australia T: 0061 414 430 459 E: c.s.adolfsson@icloud.com J. McK & J. M Blackwell PO Box 2705, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia E: julenemblackwell@hotmail.com

Highland Cattle Society Switzerland Vorder Oetliker 237, 3557 Fankhaus, Switzerland, 3557 T: +41 79 264 19 97 E: info@highlandcattle.ch

Bradley Ford Linyante, 1286 Greendale Road, Greendale Via Bega, NSW 2250, New South Wales, Australia T: 0264 927343 | E: chook1286@gmail.com

Highland Cattle Society Switzerland c/o Nicole Oetliker, Neumattstrasse 37, CH-3422 Ruedtligen, Switzerland T: 0041 79 264 1997 E: info@highlandcattle.ch

Glen Hastie BAIRNSLEY 602 Cougangalt Road, Gisborne South, Victoria 3437, Australia T: 0061 409 196 110 E: glen.hastie@gmail.com

Walter Schluep LANDSKRON Etzmatte, 4153 Reinach, Switzerland T: 0033 38 968 1351 | M: 0041 794 725517 E: walterschluep@windowslive.com CZECHIA

Michael Hill ORKNEY PARK BRAIDWOOD Orkney Park, 10152 Nerriga Road, Durra Durra, 2622, Australia M: 00061 420 406026 E: michael.hill@iinet.net.au

Czech Beef Breeders Association Tesnov 17, Praha 1, 117 05, Czechia T: 00420 724 007860 E: info@cschms.cz

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

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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

Mr Marc Scheer HCE HIGHLAND CATTLE ESCHWEILWER 23, Kraiz, L - 9651 Eschweiler, Luxembourg T: 00352 858004 | M: 00352 621 166 377 E: hce.highlandcattle@gmail.com Highland Cattle Ziichter Letzebuerg President - Mr Frank Lies, Duerfstrooss 16, Lilling L-6839, Luxembourg

Mrs Berta FLC von Bibra Northbury, PO Box 104, Longford, 7301, Tasmania, Australia T: 03 613 6391 296 E: bertafr@ozemail.com.au

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Mr JEK von Bibra MACQUARIE Beaufront, Ross, Tasmania 7209, Australia T: 0061 363 815 336 | M: 0061 407 874 857 E: beaufront@bigpond.com Australian Highland Cattle Society Inc Att Nikki Ward, Agri Elements, PO Box 194, St Agnes SA 5097, Australia, SA 5097 T: +61488018765 | M: 0488 018 765 E: admin@australianhighlandcattle.org Mr Phil Webb STIRLING FARMS VICTORIA P O Box 21, Wandin North, Victoria 3139, Australia T: 0061 3 5964 2628 E: stirlingfarms@bigpond.com 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 Jaquelyn Becker Chotkowski Spring Flight Farm, 321 Charles Storch Road, Elmira, NY, 14903, United States E: chotbeck@stny.rr.com Stacia Danielson AR LEIRSINN HIGHLANDS 1861 275th St, Janesville, Iowa, United States, 50647 M: 001 319 325 0743 E: stacia.danielson@gmail.com Noble Bear Highlands NOBLE BEAR HIGHLANDS per Darrin & Lydia Ingram, 1064 Childers Creek Rd, Reliance, Tennessee, United States, 37369 T: +1 (256) 585-9326 E: darrin.s.ingram@gmail.com Highland Genetics, LLC HIGHLAND GENETICS per Josh Krenz & Bruce Schmitz, 31932 136th Street NW, Princeton, Minnesota, United States, 5531 T: +1-262-617-4232 - Josh M: +1-320-402-4422 -Bruce E: josh@highlandgenetics.com David & Diana Lautt PRAIRIE THISTLE HIGHLANDS 2170 29th Ave NE, Harvey, ND, United States, 58341 T: 001 701 625 1063 M: 001 701 625 1063 E: dllautt@gondtc.com

MEMBERS LIST Highland Spice HIGHLAND SPICE per Angie Long, 44 Muddy Creek Road, Buffalo, Wyoming, United States, 82834 T: 00 307 620 5828 E: angelaclare.long@gmail.com

Celtic Cattle Company CELTIC CATTLE COMPANY per Craig, Dan, Matt & Tim Cugnet, Box 1150 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, S4H 2L5, Canada T: 0039 306 842 5454 | E: dancugnet@gmail.com

American Highland Cattle Association Att Ginnah Moses, Historic City Hall, 22S. 4th Ave., Ste.201, Brighton, CO 80601-2030, United States T: 001 303 659 2399 E: info@highlandcattleusa.org

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

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 Dr TB Robbins MD TRAFALGAR PO Box 257, North Pomfret, Vermont 05053, United States T: 802 457 2216 | M: 802 738 3536 E: trobbins87239@gmail.com CANADA Canadian Highland Cattle Society CANADA per Natasha Beliveau, 7 Rue Stanley, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, J0B 3E0 T: 001 819 349 0604 | E: highland@chcs.ca

Joan Wort KEIJOASAN Keijoasan Fold, 540 Hunt Road, Tweed, Ontario, Canada, KOK 3JO T: 613 478 5929 NEW ZEALAND James Brown STRATHBURN 14 Napier Street, Belleknowes, Dunedin 9011, Otago, New Zealand, 9011 M: 0064 277 062190 E: jamesrbrown2012@gmail.com

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

New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Registrar -Cynthia Christie, 145 Somerton Road, RD 2, Ashburton, 7772, New Zealand T: +64 3 302 2656 E: registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz

Highland Samuri HIGHLAND SAMURI per Craig Cugnet, Box 1150, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4H 2L5 T: 001 306 842 5454 E: dancugnet@gmail.com

Mr Willie & Mrs Cynthia Christie SKEOCH RD2, Ashburton, 7772, New Zealand T: 0064 3302 2656 E: wjcmchristie@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

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The trailers will be hauled by FARMERS and rural different farmers across the various campaigners across Britain are legs of the journey, with handovers preparing to take their message taking place in towns and villages to the roads this September. en route. Farmers and supporters The ‘Trailer of Truth’ will embark are being urged to join the convoys on a nationwide protest tour demanding urgent government action on rural issues. The grassroots campaign, led by Farmers To Action and backed by a coalition of farming groups, will culminate in a mass rally outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on September 28. Three protest trailers, from Scotland, England and Wales, will journey the UK over the course of the month, converging on Liverpool in what organisers hope will be a powerful display of solidarity. Chairman of Farmers To Action, Justin Rogers, said: “This isn’t about party politics. It’s about principle. If another government had done this, we’d be responding the same way. It just happens to be Labour who made the promises and broke them.” The campaign is being promoted under the strapline: ‘Truth over spin. Accountability over excuses’. Each trailer will carry bold banners, and members of the public will be invited to write messages addressed to MPs, calling for reforms to inheritance tax, fairer national insurance contributions, restored rural protections and Agriculture groups continue to

whenever they pass through their local area, to raise awareness of the campaign and show solidarity. Aberdeenshire farmer Scott Campbell said the timing of the protest was critical: “This is their last conference before the inheritance tax changes come into effect. The purpose of this trailer is to highlight the implications the tax will have on farmers, businesses and food security.”

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PANEL OF JUDGES 2025/2026 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 Matt Auld West Plann, Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire KA2 0EF, Scotland Tel (H): 01563 525905. Herr Christopher Bange Von-Weichs-Strabe 7, 59929 Brilon – Scharfenberg, Germany Tel (H:) +00491 709 711 624 Email: christopher_bange@outlook.de

Mrs Heather Corrigall No 4 Culnaha, Nigg, Easter Ross IV19 1QP, Scotland Tel (H): 01862 851229 | Email: heather@corrigall.co.uk Mrs Melissa Curran 1 Alice Terrace, Oatlands, Glasgow G5 0JA, Scotland Tel (M) 07747 495208 Email: melissa.sinclair267@gmail.com

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

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

Mr Mark Braines Daisy Hill, 10 Mill Street, Mill Field, Sunderland SR4 7BG, England Tel (M): 07872 693472 Email: info@brainesremovals.co.uk

Mr Graeme Easton The Ranch, Letham, Angus DD8 2PG, Scotland Tel. (M) 07970 084680 Email: graemeeaston@yahoo.co.uk

Mr Ken Brown Ledlanet, Kinross KY13 7RR, Scotland Tel (H): 01577 863456 | Email: keva@highlandcattle.co.uk Mr Duncan Buchanan Shenavallie Farm, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1QU, Scotland Tel (H): 01631 720240 | Tel (M): 07796 803678. Email: shenavallie@hotmail.com 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 Robin Chilton Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys SY21 0PL, Wales Tel (H): 01938 820180 | Tel (M): 07841 567386 Email: janchilton@madasafish.com

Mr Alistair Fitzsimon Tregallon Farm, Lochfoot, Dumfries DG2 8NG. Scotland Tel (H): 01387 730272 | Tel (M): 07752 451202 Email: megfitzsimon21@gmail.com Mr Alun Garton Sandyford Bungalow, Kirriemuir, Angus. DD8 5QH Tel (H): 01575 572559 | Tel (M): 07811 197081 Email: thaggnam@aol.com Mr Norman Green (P) Tyn Y Drain Farm, Seiattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire Tel (H) 01691 653893 | (M) 07980 624914. Email: n.green148@outlook.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@icloud.com

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PANEL OF JUDGES 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

Mr William MacLean Inverglen, Barcaldine. By Oban, Argyll PA37 1SG, Scotland Tel (H): 01631 720560 | Tel (M): 07789 670264 Email: williemaclean777@gmail.com

Mr Stephen Hunter Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts, Lanarkshire ML7 5AB, Scotland Tel (H): 01501 820433 | Tel (M): 07747 610513 Email: stephenandrosemary@btinternet.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 Andrew Kirkpatrick Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith, Ayrshire KA14 3BX, Scotland Tel (H): 01505 683251 | Email: ak@glengarnockfold.com

Mr Donald MacNaughton 72 Centre Street, Kelty, Fife KY4 0EH, Scotland Tel (M): 07706 947510

Gisela Klosner Augustenhofweg 3, D-57334 Bad Laasphe, Germany Tel (H): 0049 2754 8010 Email: g.klosner@hc-augustenhof.de

Mr Colin MacPhail The Paddock, Over Abington Farm, Abington, Lanarkshire, ML12 6SF Scotland Tel (M): 07747 046461 Email: colin@macphailconsulting.co.uk

Mr James Laing 7 King Edward Court, King Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire IV18 0RF, Scotland Tel (H): 01349 853105 | Tel (M): 07754 411460

Mr James MacPhail (P) Tigh An Uilt, Glenforsa, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA72 6JN, Scotland Tel (M): 07775 875912 | Email: jimmac02@yahoo.co.uk

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 David Maughan Springmead, Stubhampton, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8JU, England Tel (H): 01258 830568 | Tel (M): 07776 016473 Email: sammaughan@hotmail.com

Mr William MacDonald Tormore Farm, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland Tel (H): 01595 731240

Mr Archie McArthur Tiretigan Farm, Kilberry, Tarbert. Argyll PA29 6YD, Scotland Tel (H): 01880 770225 | Tel (M): 07881 908556 Email: tiretigan@gmail.com

Mr James MacGillivray Pennygown Farm, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyle, PA72 6JN Scotland Tel: (H) 01680 812193 | (M) 07879 474048 Email: pennygown@hotmail.co.uk Mr Ewan Mackay Little Drumquharn Farmhouse, Balfron Station, Glasgow G63 0NL, Scotland Tel (H): 01360 551604 | Tel (M): 07554 421754 Email: ewanm29@gmail.com Mr Iain MacKay Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry. Isle of Mull, Argyll PA74 6NH, Scotland Tel (M): 07775 875860 | Email: torloisk@gmail.com Mr Charlie MacLean Mortimers Farm, Chapel Farm, Duns TD11 3TW, Scotland Tel (H): 01361 882710 Email: mortimersfarm@btinternet.com

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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 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 McKay Cnoc Cottage, Creagan, Appin, Argyll PA38 4BQ, Scotland Tel (H): 01631 730617 | Tel (M): 07767 066664 Email: Iainmckay@btinternet.com

PANEL OF JUDGES 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 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 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 Guy Mumford (P) 76 Bridge North Road, Broseley, Shropshire TF12 5DR, England Tel (M): 07779 297366 Email: mumford002@btinternet.com Ms Grace Noble Lochton of Leys Farm House, Lochton, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 5QB Tel (H) 01330 825595 | (M) 07585 007594 Email: grace@aberdeenshirehighlandbeef.com Mr Jim Ogston Innishewan Cottage, Luib, Crianlarich FK20 8QT, Scotland Tel: (H) 01567 820583 | (M) 07746 423399 Email: jimogston@btinternet.com Mrs Annie Perkins Clink Cottage Farm, Marcliff, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire B50 4NY Tel (H) 01789 490872 | Tel (M): 07816 877259 Email: amperkins@aol.com

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 Dale Scott Grieve’s House, Leys Castle, Inverness IV2 6AF, Scotland Tel (M): 07848 006271 Email: dalescott2990@gmail.com Mr John Singer Kintore House, Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire AB30 1TS, Scotland Tel (M): 07786 396504 Email: jockfaetheblae@hotmail.com Mr David Soutar Strathellie, Old Drove Road, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8JX, Scotland Tel (H) 01828 633917 | (M) 07836 578957 Email: david.soutar@btinternet.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 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

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SOCIETY FIELD OFFICERS 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:

Iain Graham Sheraig Cottage, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire PA13 4TE Tel (H) 01505 873627 | Tel |(M): 07808 056403. Email: Iain@killochries.com

Jim Ayres 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5LE Tel (H): 01366 728565 | Tel (F): 01366 728769 Email: jimayres.ba@gmail.com Robert Bradley Moorside, 1 Old Guy Road, Mountain, Queensbury, Bradford BD13 1JB Tel (M): 07734 432753 | Email: r.w.bradley13@gmail.com Duncan Buchanan Shenavallie, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1QU Tel (H): 01631 720240 | Email: shenavallie@hotmail.com Robin Chilton Bedwgwynion, Llangadfan, Welshpool, Powys SY21 0PL Tel (M): 07841 567386 Email: janchilton@madasafish.co.uk Brian Dalby Cestersover Farm, Pailton, nr Rugby, Warwichshire CV23 0QP Tel (H): 01788 832188 | Email: dalby@farmline.com Graeme Easton The Ranch, Letham DD8 2PG Tel: 07710 534828 | Email: graemeeaston@yahoo.co.uk 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 Jim Fraser East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire AB12 5GD Tel (H): 01224 732351 | Tel (M): 07785 522648 Email: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com

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Andrew Kirkpatrick Strathmore, Beith Road, Glengarnock, Beith KA14 3BX Tel (H): 01505 683251 Email: ak@glengarnockfold.co.uk Iain MacKay Torloisk Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA74 6NH Tel (M): 07775 875860 | Email: torloisk@gmail.com Archie MacArthur Tiretigan Farm, Kilberry, Tarbert, Argyll PA29 6YD Tel (H): 01880 770225 | Tel (M): 07881 908556 Email: tiretigan@gmail.com Annie Perkins Clink Cottage Farm, Marlcliff, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire B50 4NY Tel: (M) 07816 877259 | Email: amperkins@aol.com John Redpath Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8JA Tel (H): 01575 560233 Email: redpathknowehead@aol.com 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 OFFICERS 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 at from a similar point, be short, though very 144 Highland Breeders’ Journal 2025

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

BREED STANDARD 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 fore-legs, and it should move with great dignity and style, as this is considered to be one of the most reliable evidences of careful and true breeding. HAIR The hair, of which there should be a great profusion, more particularly on the parts indicated, should be long and gracefully waved, very much as in what dog-breeders denote wavy-coated retrievers. To have a curl is to possess a decided fault, and one which has of late years become unfortunately too common in some folds. This has been attributed in some quarters to a growing desire to make Highlanders grow big from feeding them higher and housing them more. At 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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