Great Yorkshire Show 2026

 2026 Great Yorkshire Show

Tuesday 14^th July to Friday 17^th July 2026

Judge:- Willie McCornick, Newton Stewart

It was a repeat of the success achieved at the 2026 Royal Highland Show as Kirkstead Nancy H1, exhibited by Graham & Gall of the 3G Herd, Stirling, claimed both the Female Championship and the prestigious Overall Breed Championship.

The September 2023-born heifer, sired by Kirkstead Commander and out of Kirkstead Nancy Y23, first secured the Senior Heifer class before progressing to take the Female Championship and, ultimately, the Overall Breed Championship. This was a well-deserved accolade for this promising young female, who has continued to impress in the show ring and improved on her excellent 2025 performance when she stood Reserve Overall Champion at the Royal Highland Show.

Standing Reserve Overall Breed Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show was the outstanding cow Kirkstead Lea G11, exhibited by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries, and expertly shown by Doug and Lloyd. 

No stranger to success, Kirkstead Lea G11 once again demonstrated her exceptional quality at Harrogate. Shown with her stylish heifer calf at foot, Ego of Romesbeoch, the pair first won the Female in Milk class before going on to secure the Reserve Female Championship and, ultimately, the Reserve Overall Breed Championship.

Born in September 2022, Kirkstead Lea G11 is sired by Blackcraig Bugsy Malone and out of Kirkstead Lea D14, a daughter of the prolific Troloss Impeccable. Having previously claimed the Overall Breed Championship at the Royal Highland Show in 2025, she has continued her outstanding run of form, with her Reserve Overall Breed Championship at the Great Yorkshire show further highlighting her consistency, quality and maternal strength.

Reflecting on the championship line-up, judge Mr Willie McCornick commented:

“Today’s champion was a standout heifer, and I noticed her as soon as she entered the ring. She immediately caught my eye for her quality and presence. In the end, there was very little between the champion and reserve, making it an extremely close decision.

I would like to congratulate everyone who exhibited cattle today. It was a great show, and although it was disappointing that there were not more entries, the quality presented was outstanding.”

In the male championship classes, the Bull born on or after 1st January 2025 produced a strong result for the Kilnstown herd, with Mr A Waugh, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle, securing both the first and second places.

Taking first place and the Male Championship was Hilux of Kilnstown, born 15/10/2025 and sired by Fast Track of Kilnstown. A stylish young bull, he impressed with his overall quality, breed character and presence in the ring.

Standing second and awarded Reserve Male Champion was fellow Kilnstown entry Gunner of Kilnstown, born 18/04/2025 and sired by Newton Cracker.

The champion and reserve Junior Female Championship, came from the  heifers born on or after 1st September 2024 class.

Taking first place and securing the Junior Female Championship was Beauty 2910 of Romesbeoch, exhibited by MJ Ross and sired by Troloss Legend. 

Standing second and awarded Reserve Junior Female Champion was May 27th of Kilnstown, exhibited by Alice Pittman, Nunnscleugh, Roweltown, Carlisle. Sired by Buccleuch Discovery and bred by Kilnstown Farms Ltd, she was purchased by Alice at the February Castle Douglas sale for 3,000gns to  establish her new Roadhead herd.

A special mention must also go to all exhibitors who supported the team competition and People’s Choice competition. Their commitment and effort in preparing and presenting cattle, particularly in the challenging heat throughout the week, was greatly appreciated.

The People’s Choice competition added an enjoyable element to the event and provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the breed to a wider audience, allowing visitors to engage with the cattle and have their say in selecting their favourite. Congratulations to everyone who took part and helped make both competitions a success.

Congratulations also to Andrew Waugh, who was the worthy recipient of the New Exhibitor Award, kindly presented by Debs and David Heath.

It was particularly encouraging to welcome three new exhibitors to the Galloway section this year, and we hope their involvement, along with continued support from existing exhibitors, will help build entries in the future. Increasing participation will be important to ensure the Galloway section continues to have a strong presence at the show in the years ahead.

Finally, a huge thank you must go to David and Debs Heath for their wonderful hospitality throughout the week. Their warm welcome, generosity and continued support are greatly appreciated and help make the Galloway Bar such a welcoming and enjoyable part of the show.

Congratulations once again to all exhibitors and prize winners. Your support and dedication continue to showcase everything that is great about the Galloway breed.

Leading Awards   

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion:-   Kirkstead Nancy exhibited by J & J Graham & D Gall bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk.

 

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion:-    Kirkstead Nancy exhibited by J & J Graham & D Gall bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk.

 

Slitheroford Perpetual Trophy for Group of Three Animals owned and bred by exhibitor :-   J & S Ross

Class Placings

 

Bull born on or after 1st January 2025

1st Mr A Waugh, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle - Hilux of Kilnstown 15/10/25 Sire FastTrack of Kilnstown 

2nd Mr A Waugh - Gunner of Kilnstown 18/04/25 sire Newton Cracker. 

 

Cow

1st Mr MJ Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries - Kirkstead Lea G11 14/11/21 Sire Blackcraig Bugsy Malone

 

Heifer born between 1 September 2023 & 31st August 2024

1st Messrs J & J Graham & D Gall, Mains of Burnbank, Blair Drummond, Stirling - Kirkstead Nancy 14/09/23 Sire Kirkstead Commander

2nd Miss J A Cowie, Gatehouse of Fleet – Blackcraig Dusty F1586 dob 21/09/23, sire Blackcraig Acrobat  Breeder J & A Finlay

3rd Mr A Nixon, Nunscleugh, Carlisle - Whintingstown Melanie 20/05/24 Sire Lincoln of Brockstones

4th Mrs P Jessop, Moorlands Farm, Leicestershire - Ufemia of Balgray 05/09/23 Sire Blackcraig Zodiac

 

Heifer born on or after 1st September 2024

1st MJ Ross - Beauty 2910 of Romesbeoch sire Troloss Legend

2nd  Alice Pittman, Nunnscleugh, Roweltown, Carlisle – May 27^th of Kilnstown, 30/09/24 sire Buccleuch Discovery,   Breeder Kilnstown Farms Ltd

3rd MJ Ross - Lea 3011 of Romesbeoch 23/09/25 Sire Ego of Romesbeoch 

4th Mrs P Jessop - Wendy of Balgray 01/03/25 Sire Kirkstead Expert

 

PAIR OF ANIMALS the property of the same exhibitor but not necessarily bred by the exhibitor. Open to animals already entered and SHOWN in this breed section. The winner of this class is eligible for the Pairs Championship on Friday of Show.

1^st - J & S Ross

 

GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS the property of the same exhibitor. Open to animals already entered and SHOWN in this breed section.  

1^st - J & S Ross – Kirkstead Lea G11, Beauty 2910 of Romeseboech, Lea 301 of Romesbeoch. 

Overall Champion - Kirkstead Nancy

Reserve overall -  Kirkstead Lea G11

Male Champion - Hilux of Kilnstown 

Reserve Male – Gunner of Kilnstown

Junior Champion -  Beauty 2431 of Romesbeoch 

Reserve Junior Champion  - May 27th of Kilnstown