H & H Carlisle 2026 Autumn Show and Sale

Harrison & Hetherington

Autumn Show and Sale

Friday 6 November 2026

Judges: Mr A Ions and Mr A Bell

Following the tremendous success of last year’s sale, it seemed unlikely that such an outstanding result could be surpassed. However, the Autumn Galloway Sale, held at Harrison & Hetherington’s Carlisle Mart, once again exceeded expectations.

Purchasers bid with confidence and enthusiasm throughout, demonstrating the continued strong demand for quality Galloway cattle. With more cattle sold than the previous year and a remarkable 100% clearance of females, the sale was a resounding success and a testament to the strength and popularity of the breed.

Particularly encouraging was the presence of five new purchasers, highlighting the growing interest in Galloway cattle. With buyers travelling from as far north as Wick in Caithness to Devon in the south, the sale demonstrated the breed’s widespread appeal and continued demand across the country.

Unfortunately, the two bulls forward failed to find new homes on the day, but their opportunity will undoubtedly come again.

The sale’s top price of 5,600gns was achieved by Messrs G & C Neve & Son, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria, for Emmy of Haining House, a five-year-old cow sold with her bull calf at foot. Sired by Gauntlet of Hottbank, she is out of Ellie of Haining House, a daughter of Barlaes Bob. From one of the oldest and most successful female families in the herd, she attracted keen bidding before selling to Mr T K Laurie, Southdean, Chesters, Hawick.

The Neve family continued their successful day, securing the second-highest price of 4,200gns for Bod of Haining House. Another daughter of Gauntlet of Hottbank and of a similar age to her herd mate, she is out of Boo of Haining House, a daughter of Bandit of Haining House. She sold to W D & R Elliot, Burnfoot, Ewes, Langholm.

Haining House also presented a strong consignment of five intermediate heifers, led by Natasha of Haining House, who had earlier secured the Reserve Championship at the pre-sale show. This 25-month-old heifer, sired by Gorka of Haining House, is out of Lady Nancy 843 of Whitehill, a daughter of Ben Lomond Tamdhu. She realised 4,000gns, selling to T R & K M Wallace, Farney Shields, Ninebanks, Hexham.

The five intermediate heifers from Haining House sold to an impressive average of £3,150.

Strong Opening Trade for Miefield Females

The sale got off to a tremendous start with an outstanding run of heifers with calves at foot from Mr William R McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright. The quality of the consignment was reflected in strong bidding throughout, with buyers showing particular enthusiasm for these young breeding outfits.

Leading the Miefield trade at 4,100gns was Scottish Queen 217th of Miefield, a three-year-old daughter of West Acres Big Mac, offered with her Blue Grey heifer calf at foot. This attractive young outfit was secured by Messrs G Bell & Co, The Bloch, Langholm.

The same purchasers returned to secure the next highest-priced Miefield female, Brownie 106 of Miefield, at 4,000gns. Also a three-year-old daughter of West Acres Big Mac, she was sold with her Blue Grey heifer calf at foot, further demonstrating the demand for quality young Galloway females with calves at foot.

The nine Miefield heifers met with exceptional demand, selling to a notable average of £3,756, rounding off a highly successful sale for the herd.

The Overall Championship was awarded to Clerkhill Vodka from Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd, Hart Manor, Eskdalemuir, Langholm. This 30-month-old daughter of Orion of Balgray is out of Clerkhill Keira, a daughter of the German-bred Holsten Baron S83. Sold in calf to the 13,000gns Barquhill Thor, she realised 3,400gns, selling to new purchasers Todholes Partnership, East Todholes, Elsdon, Otterburn, Northumberland.

Both judges were unanimous in their praise, describing her as a clear and deserving winner of the championship.

Todholes Partnership also secured the herd’s other entry, Clerkhill Vibe, similarly bred and also in calf to Barquhill Thor, for 3,100gns.

Sale Averages

 3 Adult Cows  £4,505.00  3 more sold

15 Heifers In Calf/In Milk £3,482.50 (+£190.56) 5 more sold

33 Maiden Heifers £2,491.36  (−£214.03) 1 more sold

Championship Awards

Champion – Marshall Jackson Cup

Clerkhill Vodka, bred and exhibited by Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd, Hart Manor, Eskdalemuir, Langholm.

Reserve Champion

Natasha of Haining House, bred and exhibited by Messrs G & C Neve & Son, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria.

Solmain Cup Winner

Park End Taylor, bred and exhibited by Messrs P & T Raine, Park End Farm, Holwick, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham.

Class Placings

Bulls

1st: Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle – Gunner of Kilnstown.

2nd: Miss S Priestley, Cracrop Farm, Kirkcambeck, Brampton – Groover of Kilnstown.

Pedigree Heifer In Calf or In Milk

1st: Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd, Hart Manor, Eskdalemuir, Langholm – Clerkhill Vodka, sold to Todholes Partnership, East Todholes, Elsdon, Otterburn, Northumberland, for 3,400gns.

2nd: Mr W McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire – Brownie 144th of Miefield, sold to J Robertson & Son, The Becks, Langholm, for 3,500gns.

3rd: Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd – Clerkhill Vibe, sold to Todholes Partnership for 3,100gns.

Other Leading Prices

• Mr W R McMorran – Scottish Queen 213th of Miefield, sold to D A & K Douglas, Achnamoine Farm, Watten, Wick, Caithness, for 3,500gns.
• Mr W R McMorran – Scottish Queen 216th of Miefield, sold to Mr J Robertson & Son 3,900gns.
• Mr W R McMorran – Lady Nancy 101st of Miefield, sold to Mr J Robertson & Son for 3,800gns.
• Mr W Wallace & Sons, Fingland, Dalry – Molly 216th of Fingland, sold to Mr G Bell, The Bloch, Langholm, for 3,300gns.
• Mr G J Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria – Culmark Gianna, sold to Mr A Haggas, Grove Farm, Otterburn, Bell Busk, Skipton, for 3,100gns.

Pedigree Senior Bulling Heifer

1st: Mr W Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie – Astrid 1072 of Whitehill, sold to Gratner Farm, North Bovey, Newton Abbot, Devon, for 1,400gns.

2nd: Mr W Henderson – Lady Nancy 1061 of Whitehill, sold to E Llewellyn, Wades Farm, Slad, Stroud, for 1,800gns.

Pedigree Intermediate Bulling Heifer

1st: Messrs G & C Neve & Son, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton – Natasha of Haining House, sold to T R & K M Wallace, Farney Shields, Ninebanks, Hexham, Northumberland, for 4,000gns.

2nd: Messrs G & C Neve & Son – Nellie of Haining House, sold to J Robertson & Son (Becks)  for 3,400gns.

3rd: Mr W R McMorran – Lilac 22nd of Miefield, sold to J Simpson, Rossie Ochil House Farm, Forgandenny, Perth, for 2,350gns.

Other Leading Price

Messrs G & C Neve & Son – Nina of Haining House, sold to T R & K M Wallace for 3,100gns.

Pedigree Junior Bulling Heifer

1st: Messrs P & T Raine, Park End Farm, Holwick, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham – Park End Taylor  sold to D Simpson for 2,100gns.

2nd: Messrs P & T Raine – Park End Teresa, sold to D Simpson for 2,000gns.

3rd: Miss S Priestley – Brontemoor Azalea, sold to Todholes Partnership for 2,500gns.

Other Leading Prices

• Mr W R McMorran – Lady Nancy 106th of Miefield, sold to T R & K M Wallace for 3,300gns.
• Messrs G & C Neve & Son – Kathleen 3rd of Haining House, sold to N & B M Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria, for 3,400gns.