Saturday 6th March 2021
Female record smashed, increased averages in all sections and 9 new purchasers buying into the breed, resulted in the best sale of Galloways in recent times. With increased interest in the breed due to the success of the Galloway Beef Project and environmental benefits meant Galloways were keenly bid for and many bidders in the ring and on line not successful.
Beating the 2015 Penninghame dispersal record of 8500gns was Blackcraig Fay A899 from John, Ann and Iain Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, this September 2018 born, Blackcraig Vagrant daughter and out of a Blackcraig Sam daughter- Blackcraig Fay, sold to well-known agricultural photographer Catherine MacGregor, West Rossburnlane, Blairdrummond. This much fancied heifer sold in calf to Blackcraig Yahoo, this record breaker is the foundation female for Catherine’s new herd. The high prices continued for this outstanding pen of heifers from the Blackcraig team, next top was 7500gns for Blackcraig Joan A925, this September 2018 born Blackcraig Xtreme daughter is out of a FinMac Norseman daughter – Blackcraig Joan S374, this stylish heifer in calf to Blackcraig Yahoo and sold to new purchaser Cameron Barnett, Corsock. Mr Barnett, then purchased the remaining Blackcraig consignment all in calf to Blackcraig Yahoo, Blackcraig Imprezz A912, another 30 month old heifer, this time sired by Blackcraig Vagabond for 5200gns, Blackcraig Diana A959 by Blackcraig Vagrant for 4600gns and the November 2018 born Jock of Balgray daughter – Blackcraig Bertha A975 again for 4600gns. The Blackcraig five heifers averaged an amazing 6880gns. Not to be outdone by the heifers, Blackcraig’s bulls - Bugsy Malone, a Nucamp of Balgray son sold for 7000gns to Society’s Vice Chairman - Allan McClymont, Kirkstead for his 50 cow herd and Blackcraig Big Bear sold for 6500gns, this Blackcraig Yahoo son sold to Stewart and Kathleen for their 100 head Huntly herd at Borthwickshiels, Roberton, Hawick.
Blackcraig then purchased Countess Adele of Nether Cleugh from Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Corsock for 4200gns, which is a herd record price to date. This October 2018 born heifer is by X of Nether Cleugh who is by Beanley Equinox and out of Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh.
Commenting on the success of the sale, Mr John Finlay said “ People are taking note of the breed due to the success of the Galloway Beef Project and this has made the breed able to compete on a commercial bases due to the fact people are questioning were their beef is coming from, eating quality and environmental benefits of Galloway cattle”.
Top price in the male section was 11000gns for Kirkstead Commodore from RA McClymont and Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, this 30 month old bull is by the homebred sire Kirkstead Vindicator and out of a Penninghame Major daughter - Kirkstead Quebec Y9. This successfully used bull sold to Robbie Galloways’ Cardona herd, based in Doune. Allan also had a successful day in the female section with a top of 4300gns for Kirkstead Bondchen C3 sired Troloss Impeccable who sired last year’s top price bull -16000gns Kirkstead Commander and out of a Kirkstead Vindicator daughter Kirkstead Blondchen W4. She heads over the Irish Sea with D Hendry, Ballymena.
Society’ Chairman – Duncan Maxwell had a good day at the office when Ben Lomond Dalmore, sold for 7200gns, this 23 month old bull by Wipa of Romesbeoch and out of Ben Lomond Ribena a Blackcraig Lunatic daughter sold to Exmoor Forest Farms, Cornham Farm, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset. Exmoor Forest Farms also purchased Avenger of Kilnstown for 4200gns, the only entry from Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle. The oldest bull in the sale, he is by Buccleuch Adonis who was 2019 Royal Highland Show Breed Champion and out of Edna 64th of Kilnstown who has produced sons to 4500gns.
The last two bulls in the ring Dynamite and Danger Mouse of Over Barkseoch from Gib and Allan McMillan trading as Messrs Wallace Over, Barskeoch, Dalry received 5200gns and 2800gns respectively, these 15 month old bulls by Amadeus of Over Barkeoch and Penninghame Windfall, - who was bought as a calf at the Penninghame dispersal sold to CJ Baird, Laughtmuirside Farm, Thornhill and W McCreath, Polquhanity Farm, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas.
Lockerbie base David and Rosemarie Cornthwaite from the 100 cow herd Balgray herd continued from last year’s sale success selling Platinum of Balgray for 4500gns, this September 2019 born Troloss Impeccable son - the 9500gns bull which is shared by Balgray and Kirkstead sold to Emblehope Estate (The Kennel Club), Tarset, Hexham. Balgray’s heifers sold to top of 3000gns for Omnipresent of Balgray again by Troloss Impeccable and out of Penninghame Ubiquity - a Burns of Gall-Way daughter, who was purchased at the Penninghame dispersal. This youngest of the consignment sold to another new purchaser CC & DA Fawcett, Holmcrest, Sedbergh. This duo also purchased Orchid of Balgray, for 1600gns another Troloss Impeccable daughter and out of Fleur of Balgray, this June, 2018 born heifer is due to calf in May 2021 to 8000gns Ben Lomond Blackthorn. The husband and wife team’s next best price of 2800gns was for Olive of Balgray, an incalf heifer who is in calf to Ben Lomond Blackthorn. She is a Ballavair Black Magic daughter and out of Hazel of Balgray which is a Highland Monarch of Gall-Way daughter, she sold to J Common & Son, Crossdykes, Lockerbie which sees a return of Pedigree Galloways after a 20 years absent. Another Ballavair Black Magic daughter - Overseas of Balgray was knock down for 2600gns again in calf to Ben Lomond Blackthorn, this April 2018 is off home with John Tullie, Bowanhill, Selkirk to join his Bowanhill herd. Mr Tullie also purchased Ben Lomond Catalina exhibited by J,M & D Maxwell, Ben Lomond for 2700gns, this Wipa of Romesboech and out of Ben Lomond Yana is in calf to 4000gns Zonda of Kilsntown. Ben Lomond’ s other female – Ben Lomond Cotton was sold for 3000gns, this Carslae Eddie daughter and out of Ben Lomond Rebecca sold to husband and wife team, R & A Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria and will join their 60 head Ennerdale herd.
The McCornick Family, Michael, Willie, Robbie and Mark from Barquhill, Wigtown, Newton Stewart had their best sale to date, their November 2018 born Barquhill Nancy 1026 sold for 3500gns, this Troloss Ring Pull daughter and out of Barquhill Nancy, sold in calf to Barquhill Nancy to R Nixon and E MacPherson, Marbrack, Carsphairn, Dumfries. The couple also purchased Barquhill Noreen 10001 for 2600gns, she is by Barquhill Barney a previous junior champion at the Royal Highland Show and out of Barquhill Noreen F672. These two stylish heifers join at total of 10 Galloways purchased over the two Society Sales and a welcome return of Galloways to Marbrack Farm, as this was once the home famous Marbrack herd belonging to F & J Hunter Blair.
With some of the youngest cattle in the sale, the Ross Family, Romesbeoch, Shawhead had a run of 6 super heifers, billed as their best ever. Their top price of 4000gns was achieved twice for Kalinka 2159 of Romesbeoch and Lady Diana 2180 of Romesbeoch, sired by Penninghame Windward, another calf bought at the Penninghame dispersal and the German sire Holsten Oder Z149 respectively. Their oldest heifer – Kalinka was purchased by new partnership and new members of 3 G Galloways, Stirling comprising of the Graham Brothers, Blair Drummond and Dennis Gall, Lockerbie. Lady Diana was taken home with B Huey, 97 Hillside, Armoy, Ballymena, Mr Huey also secured Hilda 2179 of Romesbeoch another Holsten Oder Z149 for 1800gns. Another new purchaser SL McCarthy, Borgue took home Beauty 2174 of Romesboech for 2700gns. Ansuha 2177 of Romebeoch had a long journey to Islay, this 25 month old heifer by the German sire, was purchased by J Porter, West Carrabus for 2300gns. The last heifer through the ring - Nerys 2249 of Romesbeoch, a Penninghame Windward daughter and goes back to the successful show cow Doon of Urr Nerys 42nd sold to new member James Campbell, Kypehill, Strathaven for 2400gns.
The Society would like to extend our grateful thanks to our Sponsors – Davidsons Animals Feeds, and Nith Valley Constructions for their kind donations to the highest price animal in each section.
Averages
16 Bulls £4,477.19 + £277.19
25 Heifers in calf £3,717 + £1396.00
9 Bulling Heifers £2,460 + £328.00
A full report on our web page to follow.
Lot
Name
Price Gns
Purchaser
1
Avenger of Kilnstown
4200
Exmoor Forest Farms, Simonsbath
2
Kirkstead Commodore
11000
R Galloway, Cardona
3
Craigmuie Queensberry
3200
M Partridge, Newton Abbot
8
Joe of Troloss (Wareham)
3000
C Groves, Bridgewater
10
Ben Lomond Dornoch
2500
B Douglas, Castlegore
11
Ben Lomond Dalmore
7200
Exmoor Forest Farms, Simonsbath
12
Wareham’s Icon
2500
J Reddaway, Restland
18
Wareham’s Saga
1800
D Cole, Henscott
23
Platinum of Balgray
4500
Emblehope Farm, Tarset
24
Bronx of Nether Cleugh
2500
J & M Brown, Bridgemark
25
Blackcraig Bugsy Malone
7000
RA McClyKimont, Kirkstead
26
Blackcraig Big Bear
6500
R McIntosh & Co, Borthwichshiels
29
Barquhill Oscar
2800
SRE Busby, Unthank
30
Dynamite of Over Barskeoch
5200
CJ Baird, Laughtmuirside
31
Danger Mouse of Over Barskeoch
2000
W McCreath, Polquhanity
32
Wareham’s Silver Doller
2800
J,M & D Maxwell, Ben Lomond
34
Kirkstead Blondchen C3
4300
D Henry, Ballymena
35
Kirkstead Nerys Ingrid C5
2100
R Nixon & E MacPherson, Dumfries
36
Kirkstead Amber C12
1500
E Wallace, Fingland
38
Kirkstead Amber C17
2100
R MacKenzie, Granton on Spay
39
Kirkstead Amber C20
3000
B Crawshaw, Broadley Field Farm
40
Craigmuie Lady Derby C44
1700
W McCrath, Polquhanity
47
Overseas of Balgray
2600
J Tullie, Bowanhill
48
Olive of Balgray
2800
J Common & Son, Crossdyke
49
Optic of Balgray
2100
B Huey, Balleymoney
50
Orchid of Balgray
1600
CC & DA Fawcett, Sedbergh
51
Omnipresent of Balgray
2800
CC & DA Fawcett, Sedbergh
52
Ben Lomond Cataline
2700
J Tullie, Bowanhill
53
Ben Lomond Cotton
3000
R H Maxwell, Howside
54
Blackcraig Fay A899
12500
C MacGregor, Stirling
55
Blackcraig Impreza A912
5200
C Barnett, Corsock
56
Barquhill Bertha 998
1800
D Henry, Ballymena
57
Blackcraig Joan A925
7500
C Barnett, Corsock
58
Barquhill Noreen 10001
2700
R Nixon & E MacPherson, Dumfries
59
Countess Adele of Nether Cleugh
4200
J & A Finlay, Blackcraig
60
Kalinka 2159 of Romesbeoch
4000
3 G Galloways, Stirling
61
Barquhill Bertha 1004
2300
SL McCarthy, Borgue
62
Blackcraig Diana A959
4600
C Barnett, Corsock
63
Barquhill Polly 1024
1800
D Henry, Ballymena
64
Barquhill Nancy 1026
3500
R Nixon & E MacPherson, Dumfries
65
Blackcraig Bertha A975
4600
C Barnett, Corsock
66
Beauty 2174 of Romesbeoch
2700
SL McCarthy, Borgue
67
Wareham’s Charity
1700
J Campbell, Strathaven
68
Anusha 2177 of Romesbeoch
2300
J Porter, West Carrabus
69
Hilda 2179 of Romesboech
1800
B Huey, Ballymoney
70
Lady Diana 2180 of Romesboech
4000
B Huey, Ballymoney
73
Foxglove Aster of Nether Cleugh
3000
SL McCarthy, Borgue
74
Nerys 2249 of Romesboech
2400
J Campbell, Strathaven