Judges;-  Miss S Priestley, Cracrop Farm, Brampton, Cumbria
Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughon Road, Castlederg, Co Tyrone, N Ireland

Quality and quantity was on offer at the Society’s Show and Sale held at Harrison and Hetherington’s Carlisle Mart, Galloways were very much in demand for which was reported as one of the best shows in recent times.  Purchasers were present from all four corners of the United Kingdom and particular interest from Ireland as 39 Galloways travelled over the Irish Sea. Overall, averages were down on the year due to the lack in confidence from all sectors of the livestock industry.

The female champion,  Bridget 35th of Kilnstown was from a very impressive consignment  from  Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle, Cumbria, she is sired by a home bred sire Welling of Kilnstown and out Bridget 32nd of Kilnstown, this March 2017 born heifer sold for the sales top price of 2600gns to Willie MacLean and daughter Lynn, Inverglen, Barcaldine, Argyll. The Waugh Family also received 1500gns for Edna 69th of Kilnstown and Marina 89th of Kilnstown, this pair is by the senior stock sire Buccleuch Adonis which was purchased privately from Buccleuch Estates. Edna was purchased by the judge Miss Sarah Priestley, Cracrop Farm, Brampton, Cumbria and Marina is off home with B Dickinson & Co, Brock Stones, Kentmere, Kendal.   All at Kilnstown must be congratulated on a tremendous pen of 9 bulling heifers which on the day averaged £1440.83

The Wallace family, Allan, Gib and Mary from Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas received the reserve championship award for Zinnie of Over Barskeoch, this January 2016 born heifer is by Huntly Victor and out of Minnie of Over Barskeoch.  She sold in calf to Penninghame Windfall to judge Barry and brother Brendan Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tryone for 1100gns. The Over Barskeoch team also received the second top price for Annie of Over Barskeoch, this incalf heifer, is also by Huntly Victor and sold to the Douglas brothers for 1550gns.

Regular consigners William and Mary McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire sold Nancy 81st of Miefield, this Ruler of Kilnstown daughter sold with her Blue Grey heifer calf at foot to J & J Sargent, Lincowell, Renwick, Penrith for 1450gns.

The top price bull was Rambler  of High Creoch from Gordon and Kathleen Gordon, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet, this 22 month old bull by Norseman of High Creoch travelled back over the border with Maggie Gordon, Barfil, Crocketford for 2000gns.

The other bull sold was Outlander of Softley from TD & M Moore & Son, Softley, Slaggyford, Brampton, Cumbria,  this 18 month old, Gauntlet of Softley  son, sold to Mr David  Scott, 24 Highmoor, Wigton for 1000gns.

Also this day saw the dispersal of the Galloway herd from Messrs J A Morphet & Son,  High Birkwith, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle.  The majority of the cows sold with  Aberdeen Angus cross calves at foot and attracted a lot of interest from the busy ring side.  The top price was for the youngest beast Birkwith Sweet Pea 14 this Demesne Captain daughter sold to J & M Dodd, Low Closegill, Low Road, Brampton for 1400gns.  The next top price was for Birkwith Grace 13, this April, 2013 Kiosk of High Creoch daughter sold to K Kempson, Cowpe Bottom Farm, Cowpe Road, Rossendale, Lancashire for 1220gns.   Another  Kiosk of High Creoch daughter, Birkwith Gem 14 sold for 1200gns to Jamie Patrick, 39 Glenlark Farm, Gortien, Omagh, Co Tyrone for 1200gns.  The 42 head averaged £916.00

AVERAGES
2 Bulls sold to average £1575.00 (-£297.50)
15 Heifers in Milk  £1158.50 (-£550.75)
20 Senior Bulling Heifers £811.40 (-£168.60)
14 Junior Bulling Heifers £966.70 (-£160.30)

LEADING AWARDS

Marshall Jackson Cup (Champion Female) Kilntown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle – Bridget 35th of Kilnstown

Solmain Cup (Best Junior Bulling Heifer) Won by Kilntown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle – Bridget 35th of Kilnstown

Isaac Hedley Cup (Best Pair Calving Heifers)  Won  by   to be confirmed.

Galloway Association Trophy for best bull  Won by Mr P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Yager of Nether Cleugh

Pedigree Senior  Bull
1st P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Yager of Nether Cleugh

Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk
1st Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Zinnie of Over Barskeoch to  Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tryone for 1100gns

2nd WG & HM Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria – Barlaes Katie 79th to JJ Paterson, Terrona, Langholm for  1250gns

3rd W & M McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright – Scottish Queen 190th of Miefield to RM Waugh & Sons, The Row, Roadhead, Carlisle for 1000gns

Other leading prices

W & M McMorran -
Nancy 81st of Mielfield to J & J Sargent, Lincowell, Renwick, Penrith for 1450gns Brownie 122nd of Mielfield 1250gns to C Matheson, 1 Corvost, Ardgay, Sutherland, Inverness for 1250gns
Tracey 23rd of Miefield to R & J Graham, Chapel of Logan Farm, Chapelknowe, Cannonbie, Dumfriesshire for 1150gns

W Wallace & Sons, Fingland, Dalry, Castle Douglas -
Upperclass 12th of Fingland to D & W Bowman, Bagbie Farm, Carsluith, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire for 1250gns
Molly 198th of Fingland to C Matheson for 1200gns

WG & HM Kyle – Fiona 680 of Whitehill to RJ Harding, Nickies Hill Farm, Walton, Brampton for 1250gns

  Pedigree senior bulling heifer
1st Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Marina 89th of Kilnstown to B Dickinson & Co, Brock Stones, Kentmere, Kendal, Cumbria for 1500gns

2nd  Messrs Wallace - Annie of Over Barskeoch to B Douglas, NI for 1550gns

3rd Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Edna 69th of Kilnstown to Miss S Priestley, Cracrop Farm, Brampton, Cumbria for 1500gns 

Pedigree junior bulling heifer
1st Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Bridget 35th of Kilnstown to W MacLean, Inverglen, Barcaldine, Oban for 2600gns

2nd  Malcolm Telfer & Helen Claxton, Newton High House, Newton, Stocksfield – Park End Maria

3rd Mr R McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Barlaes Katie 84th to B Douglas, NI for 850gns

Other leading prices

Kilnstown Farms Ltd –
Edna 72nd of Kilnstown to B Douglas, NI for 1250gns
Bridget 36th of Kilnstown to B Crawshaw, Broadley Fold, Whitworth, Rochdale for 1200gns 
Edna 70th of Kilnstown to BWS Verrill,Sundaysight Farm, Bellingham, Hexham for 1000gns 
Edna 71st of Kilnstown to B Douglas, NI for 1000gns
Marina 93rd of Kilnstown to B Douglas, NI for 1000gns

Judge:   Mr J Jordan, Moortown Gate  Chagford, Devon

There were plenty of celebrations for  Jim and Selina Ross,  son Doug, daughter Carolyne and grandson Logan from Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries  at the recent Great Yorkshire show which was also celebrating its 160th show, as they brought home their 19th  Galloway breed championship, male champion and junior champion from this popular show which attracts many  visitors from both north and south of the border.     Lifting the championship rosette was their seven year old Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch  who famous Nerys mother won  many championship, including the Royal Highland Show, Great Yorkshire show and National shows.  Nerys 1306 is a Kirkmabreck Nimrod daughter and was shown with bull calf foot by Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh.  Turbo Tam also received the red, white and blue rosette for male champion, this 2012 born bull is by Blackcraig Quest.  The red rosettes continued for the Ross Family as they received junior champion for Nerys 1921 of Romebeoch, this 21 month old heifer is by Penninghame Winward which was purchased  at the Penninghame dispersal.  

The reserve female Harveys Zsa Zsa was from the Harvey Team, George and daughter, Sophie and Beth.   This homebred 2015 born heifer is by the  Blackcraig Kodiak and out of Ben Lomond Vimto she was purchased privately from Duncan Maxwell to show and their only Galloway cow.  

The reserve male was the Scottish bred bull Troloss Legend -  this February 2016 born bull is by Blackcraig Dec and out of  Troloss Inka and was purchased at the Castle Douglas  Society Sale in February by Sussex based Jason and Sarah Wareham of Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak for 8000gns. Legend had been male champion at the recent Royal Highland Show.  

A very special thanks to David, Debs, Emma and Will for organizing the “Galloway Bar as every year   we are very well looked after in our home from home  and it is a great place to meet new and old friends. 

                           Leading Awards

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion: J & S Ross -Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion: J & S Ross - Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch

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

Pair of Animals by the same sire: Heath and Gagg – Emmas Own Princess and Ravenfield Sapphire – sire Fergal of Upper Buckna

Galloway Junior Champion: J & S Ross - Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch  

Champion Male: J & S Ross – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Class Placings

Bull any age

1st - J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, 11/10/11, sire Blakcraig Quest                                                                                               
2nd -  J & S Wareham,  Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak - Troloss Legend4/02/16 sire Blackcraig Dec

Cow any age

1st - J & S Ross - Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch 28/09/11 sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod

Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2015 and 31st August, 2016.

1st - Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow – Harveys Zsa Zsa 11/09/15 sire Blackcraig Kodiac.
2nd - J & S Wareham  -  Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way, 30/09/16 sire Lochnagar of Gall-way
3rd - J & S Ross – Daisy 18550 of Romesbeoch  15/05/16 sire Holsten Oder Z149
4th - Heath & Gagg, Heathersgill, Field Lane, Wroot – Emmas Own Princess14/04/16 sire Fergal of Upper Buckna

  Heifer, born on after 1st September 2016

1st - J & S Ross – Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch, 27/10/16 sire Penninghame Winward
2nd - Heath and Gagg – Ravenfields Sapphire 08/01/17 sire Fergal of Upper Buckna

Group of Three Animals

1st - J & S Ross

Pair of animals by the same sire

1st - Heath & Gagg

             

Judge –  Mr Allan McMillan, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas      

For the first time in living memory, it was two bulls who clinched the overall championship and reserve awards at Scotland’s premier show – The Royal Highland Show.    Receiving the overall championship was Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar, Lanarkshire with Blackcraig Dec,  this 5 ½ year old bull is by last year’s Royal Highland Show champion Blackcraig Sid,  who has been sold to Germany and out of the famous Noreen family.  Dec, who was on his first show outing,  was purchased at the 2014 Castle Douglas Spring show and sale for 3000gns and with 22 heifers retained at Troloss and over £70000 income from sales, he is certainly producing the goods for the  90 head herd in the scenic countryside of Elvanfoot.     He also produces show winners,  as his son – Troloss Legend exhibited by Jason and Sarah Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex received first place in the junior bull class, reserve male and reserve overall champion.  This February 2016 bull was purchased at the 2018 Castle Douglas spring show and sale for 8000gns, he is out of Troloss Inka,  which goes back to Auchenhay cow, which was one of the original cows purchased when Troloss starting breeding Galloways in 2006.  Legend was on his second show outing as he had been male champion at Heathfield Show. 

In the female section, it was again Blackcraig who was leading the way,  Society Chairman, John, Ann and son Iain won the female championship with Blackcraig Dora May U450, this September 2012 born heifer is by homebred bull Blackcraig Rasputin and out of Dora May 8th of Knarie. 

Reserve female champion was from  the  Ross Team, Romesbeoch , Shawhead, Dumfries– Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch, this October 2016 born heifer is by Penninghame Windward,  who was purchased as a year old calf at the Penninghame dispersal and out of Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch, the very successful show cow. 

With the show benefiting from perfect weather conditions and 189,000 people enjoying the sun, the Galloway Cattle  Society had much to celebrate, a new display stand showcased the very best of Galloway Cattle, launch of our new quality Assurance scheme by Fergus Ewing, MSP for Inverness and Nairn, and Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity and in the year of the young person, announcing  the names  of three young people travelling to the Galloway World Congress in Australia, all this was part funded by Dumfries and Galloway Leader, to whom we are most thankful for their support.  More information on the Quality Assurance Scheme and the three lucky travellers can be found on our news page. 

Judge Allan McMillan said as we celebrated Galloway Cattle and the very best of British Agricultural   “It was a great honour and privilege to Judge the cattle at the Highland Show. Credit must go to all exhibitors who showed there cattle in first class condition, and excellently presented. It was a pleasure to place cattle of this quality with two excellent bulls taking the top two awards, both having the edge over the females on the day”.

At the launch of our new Quality Assurance  scheme, a delighted Stockman Joe Cockburn,   received the Dr William Heughan Memorial Trophy from Dr Heughan’s  great nephew Malcolm Heughan on the 50th anniversary of this impressive trophy being first presented.   This solid silver bull on a silver map of the Solway, was very much admired at the show.

Leading Awards  

Champion Medal, Dr William Heughan Memorial Trophy, The Dr Gillespie Memorial Challenge Trophy and cash prize for breed champion.
Troloss Farms - Blackcraig Dec

Rosette for best Junior Female
J & S Ross - Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch

Rosette for best Junior Bull,                                                                         
D & R Cornthwaite - Nucamp of Balgray

Junior Champion Prize of £25, Rosette for best Junior Animal, 
J & S Ross - Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch

Rosette for reserve Junior Animal 

The Francis Gourlay Galloway Cattle Society Memorial Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Female
J & A Finlay - Blackcraig Dora May U450

Rosette for reserve Female
J & S Ross - Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch

The Galloway Cattle Society 100th Show Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Bull
Troloss Farms - Blackcraig Sid

Rosette for best reserve bull
J & S Wareham - Troloss Legend

Bronze Medal for Breeder of best Bull
J & A Finlay

Rosette for herdsman in charge of best Animal.
Mr Joe Cockburn

Rosette for best Animal bred by Exhibitor
J & A Finlay

The Reid- Walker Perpetual Challenge bowl for best Group, consisting of one Bull and two Females all being the property of one Exhibitor
J & S Ross

The Tordarroch Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Galloway Classes
J & S Ross

New Exhibitor Prize of £100 presented by David and Debs Heath, Yorkshire Show   - No new exhibitors

Male and Overall Champion – Troloss Farms with Blackcraig Dec

Reserve Male Champion  and Reserve Overall Champion – J & S Wareham with Troloss Legend

Female Champion   – J  & A Finlay with Blackcraig Dora May U450

Reserve Female Champion -  J & S Ross with Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch  

Junior Champion – J & S Ross with Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch

Reserve Junior Champion –   

Class placings

 

FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2017

1st Troloss Farms, Troloss, Elvanfoot, Biggar -  Future 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 100304, 30/04/2017, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Future, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Cornthwaite, Messrs D & R, Balgray, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire -  Natalie of Balgray, UK581987 605654, 04/04/2017, S: Troloss Impeccable, D: Barlaes Grace 80th, Breeder: Exhibitor

                         
FEMALE born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2016

1st  Ross,  J. & S., Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries - Nerys 1921 of Romesbeoch , UK582716 201921, 27/10/2016, S: Penninghame Windward , D: Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch , Breeder: Exhibitor 

 2nd  Ross,  J. & S., Moira 1926 of Romesbeoch , UK582716 701926, 29/10/2016, S: Holsten Oder , D: Moira 408 of Romesbeoch , Breeder: Exhibitor  
 

FEMALE born on or between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2016       

1st Ross,  J. & S., Daisy 1850 of Romesbeoch , UK582716 101850, 15/05/2016, S: Holsten Oder , D: Daisy 1177 of Romesbeoch , Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield , East Sussex - Lady Siverbell 12th  of Gall-Way, UK544700 300041, 30/09/2015, S: Lochnagar of Gall-Way, D: Lady Siverbell 6th of Gall-Way, Breeder: Messrs D & M Gall

3rd Finlay, Messrs J„ Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas -  Blackcraig Bertha X633, UK582801 700633, 19/09/2015, S: Blackcraig Vagrant , D: Blackcraig Bertha S372, Breeder: Exhibitor 

4th Troloss Farms, Belle 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 200270, 13/03/2016, S: Troloss Jaguar, D: Troloss Belle, Breeder: Exhibitor

5th McCornick, Mr Michael, Barquhill, Newton Stewart-  Barquhill Dusty K804, UK583299 100804, 24/09/2015, S: Barquhill Dominator, D: Blackcraig Dusty S392, Breeder: Exhibitor

6th Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow - Harveys Zsa Zsa, UK543027 200208, 11/09/2015, S: Blackcraig Kopiag, D: Ben Lomond Vimto, Breeder: Exhibitor

7th Troloss Farms, Delilah 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 300285, 01/05/2016, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Delilah, Breeder: Exhibitor

FEMALE, in Milk, born before 1st September 2015         

1st Finlay, Messrs J, Blackcraig Dora May U450, UK582801 600450, 18/09/2012, S: Blackcraig Rasputin , D: Dora May 8th of Knarie , Breeder: Exhibitor 

2nd Ross,  J. & S., Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET), UK582716 301306, 28/09/2011, S: Kirkmabreck Nimrod, D: Doon-of-Urr Nerys 42nd, Breeder: Exhibitor

BULL born on or after 1st January 2016     

1st J & S Wareham, Troloss Legend, UK562728 200263, 04/02/2016, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Inka, Breeder: Troloss Farms 
               
2nd Cornthwaite, Messrs D & R, Nucamp of Balgray, UK581987 505751, 23/04/2017, S: Troloss Impeccable, D: Sparkie La La of Over Barskeoch, Breeder: Exhibitor

3rd Ross,  J. & S., Zac of Romesbeoch , UK582716 302041, 15/11/2017, S: Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh , D: Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch , Breeder: Exhibitor 

4th McCornick, Mr Michael, Maximllian of Balgray, UK581987 605318, 14/04/2016, S: Ballavair Black Magic, D: Barlaes Grace 80th, Breeder: D&R Cornthwaite

BULL born on or before 31st December 2015

1st Troloss Farms, Blackcraig Dec, UK582801400455, 12/10/2012, S: Blackcraig Sid, D: Blackcraig Noreen, Breeder: J & A Finlay

2nd Ross,  J. & S., Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, UK582837 700215, 11/10/2011, S: Blackcraig Quest, D: Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh, Breeder: P Hunter Blair 
             
             

             

The Galloway Cattle Society has launched a new Quality Assurance scheme, unveiling a set of quality standards that will underpin the Real Galloway Beef logo.

The quality assurance scheme was launched by Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, and by young members of the Galloway Cattle Society at the Royal Highland Show yesterday (21 June).

 

The scheme has been developed with Acoura as a bolt on to existing QA schemes.  The Standards note that cattle sold under the ‘Real Galloway Beef’ brand must have at least one parent registered, should be primarily grass fed and housed outside.  The development of the quality assurance scheme forms a key element of a two year project called Defining Galloway Beef part funded by Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme to develop new ways of promoting Galloway Beef and to encourage more farmers to think about stocking Galloways.

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said
“As well as being one of our oldest native breeds, Galloway Beef is a Prime beef product in the industry, and its provenance is of great importance to Scotland. So it’s very encouraging to see the Galloway Cattle Society taking positive steps to creating a sustainable future for the product by creating a quality assurance scheme, setting out specific standards to be followed when rearing cattle, and investing in young people to take the sector forward in the years to come.”

John Finlay, Chair of Galloway Cattle Society said: 
“This project is about putting the systems in place that will ensure a successful future for the Galloway cattle breed itself, and to support profitable, sustainable farming in the future for the young farmers’ who will become the custodians of the breed.  Making sure Galloway Beef is clearly identifiable is the first stage in this process.

“This is an exciting time for the Galloway.  Interest in native breeds and grass fed beef is soaring because while members of the public are perhaps eating beef less often, when they do have beef they want the best.  The Galloway is unequivocally one of the best beef breeds in the world, and it thrives in our Scottish landscapes.”

The Galloway Cattle Society also announced the names of the young people who will be going on an international learning journey to the Galloway World Congress in Melbourne, Australia this September.  Three young people have been selected, representing the full supply chain, they are:

Fraser Cameron, Senior Sous Chef at the Michelin starred restaurant 21212 in Edinburgh, aged 21.  Fraser, who is originally from St John’s Town of Dalry in Galloway, is passionate about the quality of Galloway beef, in particular the intense flavour and consistent fat marbling. He is hoping to develop his knowledge about the breed and intends to share his experiences with his peers.

Ian Carlisle, aged 20 from Dumfries, works in his family business Border Meats based in Lockerbie.  Ian is interested in developing an insight into the Australian farming and meat processing industries and hopes to apply that insight to develop how Galloways are processed in Scotland.

Callum Park, aged 25 from Sanquhar, is Vice Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Young Farmers.  Callum is interested in learning about different beef cattle management techniques, in particular exploring different approaches to producing quality beef profitably.  

The learning journey is also being run as part of the Society’s Defining Galloway Beef project during Scotland’s Year of Young People, and the project is part funded by Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme.  John Finlay added: 
“Scotland is the home of the Galloway but the popularity of the breed is global.  We mustn’t take for granted the outstanding attributes of our native cattle.  So I hope seeing the breed being valued and managed in different climates and landscapes will be inspirational for the next generation of young farmers, butchers and chefs.”

The Galloway Cattle Society is looking for two young people to send on a once in a lifetime learning journey to Australia. The opportunity is a trip to the Galloway World Congress, taking place in Melbourne from 28th September to 3rd October this year.

The Society is looking for one inspirational young farmer with an interest in Galloways plus one young supply chain partner, such as a young butcher or chef, who are keen to capitalise on the opportunity of a paid trip to the World Congress to see how Galloways are reared down under. The goal of the learning journey is to encourage an interest in Galloways and to add to the knowledge base of young Galloway farmers and supply chain partners in Scotland.

The learning journey is being run as part of the Society’s Defining Galloway Beef project during Scotland’s Year of Young People, and the project is part funded by Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme.

Chair of the Galloway Cattle Society, John Finlay, said: 
“Dumfries & Galloway might be the home of the Galloway but the popularity of the breed is global and we are keen to unlock that international learning and experience of this breed and bring it back to Scotland to inspire and educate young people within our industry.

“It’s important that young farmers in our region don’t take for granted the fantastic attributes of Galloways, so to see the breed being valued and managed in different climates and landscapes is important in making sure we don’t lose sight of how important our own native cattle are.

“This project is a super opportunity to inspire the next generation of young farmers and our supply chain partners, so I’m delighted to now invite applications to this learning journey.“

The learning journey is open to any young person aged between 18-30 years who is actively working within the farming or beef supply chain industries. Application forms are available from the Society who can be contacted on info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk.

The trip is the second in a series of three international learning journeys designed to inspire and upskill farmers’ under 30 who have an interest in the Galloway breed. The first learning journey to the Denver Cattle Show earlier this year resulted in four young people with an interest in Galloways learning about US stock handling and meat grading.

Andrew Hunter Blair from Dalry (pictured) who took part in the Denver trip said: 
“It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip and I would encourage anybody with an interest in Galloways to apply for one of these learning journeys. We learned a great deal on our trip, and it was interesting to see the similarities as well as the differences in grading and stock handling. For example, I found it very interesting to learn about the American meat grading system and seeing another country’s ideas of what they look for in a beef animal.”

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are invited between the age of 18 and 30 years old and is open to anyone interested in Galloway Cattle, retail or beef industry.

2 successful candidates, one from cattle industry and one retail/beef industry will be awarded flights, accommodation and  congress fees.

Candidates are asked to apply in writing using the application form overleaf by 30th April 2018
In the first instance send the completed form bBy email to  info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk

Or by post to Galloway Cattle Society, (GCS)  15 New Market Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1HY

Applications will be assessed by a panel chosen by the GCS on their own merits  and must have a cattle/beef industry element.  Candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed in May by the said panel for selection of successful applicants.  The successful applicants will be announced on at the Royal Highland Show on Thursday 21st June 2018.

The successful applicants must provide a report within 4 weeks of attendance for use by the Society.

Download these instructions on how to apply here

Download the application form here

Judge- Mr S Neve, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria

 

The show and sale was three weeks later due to the  “Beast from the East”  and the snow which it brought, as a result numbers forward were less than catalogued and purchasers were in short supply.  Although averages were slightly down, only two heifers and two bulls were unsold and some purchasers who were in attendance would go away empty handed.

In both sections the champions realised the top prices,   the male champion – Troloss Lancelot from Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar sold this 2 year old Blackcraig Dec son to Mr TA Byers, Ellen Bank, Boltongate, Wigton  for 2100gns.

The female champion – Barlaes Katie 76th from Robert McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas,  is by the homebred sire Barlaes Magic and out of Barlaes Katie 59th .  This March 2016 born bulling heifer sold to Troloss Farms for 2600gns.

 

The next top price was 2400gns for Edna 67th of Kilnstown from the Waugh Family, Kilnstown, Bewcastle,  this two year old heifer is by Coldplay of Fingland and went home with RP Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington, Derbyshire to join his 18 head herd which was established in 2016.
The reserve female – Lady Nancy 662 of Whitehill  from  Walter Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie,  this  Mountbenger Colonel daughter was sold in calf to Titan of Whitehill and  sold for 1020gns to R Beattie, 109 Glenpark Road, Omagh. 

Averages

1 Bull £2100 (-£227.50)
3 Heifers in calf £1074..50 (-£290.50)
14 Bulling heifers £1122.75 (+£22.46)

Prize list

Class 1 -  Pedigree Bull
1st        Troloss Farms, Troloss, Elvanfoot, Biggar – Troloss Lancelot sold to TA Byers, Ellen Bank, Boltongate, Wigton   for 2000gns
2nd       R J McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Barlaes Piper
3rd        JRF Pattinson & Son, Hottbank, Bardon mill, Hexham - Thunder of Hottbank

Class 2 – Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk
1st        Walter J Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie –  Lady 662 of Whitehill sold to R Beattie, 109 Glenpark Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone for 1020gns
2nd       R Paterson, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk, Stranraer – Katie 5th of Low Three Mark sold to R Beattie for 950gns
3rd        R Paterson – Laura 4th of Low Threemark sold to RP Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington, Derbyshire for 1100gns

Class 3 – Pedigree bulling heifer
1st        Robert J McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Barlaes Katie 76th sold to Troloss Farms, Troloss, Elvanfoot, Biggar for 2600gns
2nd       Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle – Edna 67th of Kilnstown sold to RP Evans for 2400gns
3rd        R J McTurk – Barlaes Grace 92nd sold to BWS Verrill, Sundaysight Farm, Bellingham, Hexham for 1000gns

Judge: Mr Alistair Cormack, 17 Bourtree Brae, Lower Largo, Fife, KY8 6HR

Galloways were in demand at the Society sale held in Wallets’ Mart, Castle Douglas, increased entries meant more Galloways found new homes to six German purchasers, four new purchasers and  many returning purchasers.

The day belonged to Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar, Lanarkshire and stockman Joe Cockburn, as they received male champion, female champion, reserve unled single and reserve unled pairs, group of three heifers and champion pair of bulls. Also Troloss’s breeding was behind the top price of the day - Kirkstead Yeoman from Alan McClymont, Kirkstead, Yarrow , this Troloss Impeccable son which was purchased for 9200gns in 2015 and is one of the first sons to be  sold,  sold to M/s Pattinson & Son, Hottbank, Bardonmill for their 50 Galloway females for 10000gns.

The Male champion was the much admired Troloss Legend, this Blackcraig Dec son was born on 4th February, 2016 and was purchased by regular show exhibitors,  Jason and Sarah Wareham, Little Tottingham Farm, Broadoak, Sussex for 8000gns. 

The female champion Lot 52 - Carely 1st of Troloss another by Blackcraig Dec, this April, 2016 born heifer sold for 3500gns to Horst Kraft, Germany.  Horst  also secured the reserve female -  Barlaes Nancy 167th from Mr R McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas , by the home bred bull Barlaes JFK, this May 2016 born heifer sold for 2700gns.

The reserve male from D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie - Maximillian of Balgray- a Ballavair Black Magic son, sold to the McCornick Team, Barquhill, Newton Stewart for 4000gns.

Top price female was from John and Ann Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas - Blackcraig Bertha X664, this October 2015 born is by  Blackcraig Vagabond which is a Glenfiddich Brodie (Canada) son, she sold for 5500gns to new breeder Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch.

Champions

Female Champion – Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar – Carley 1st of Troloss to HH Kraft Germany for 3500gns. 
Reserve  Female Champion and Unled Champion – Mr RJ McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry – Barlaes Nancy 167th  to H H Kraft, Germany for 2700gns  
Reserve Unled Female Champion – Troloss Farms – Charisma 2nd of Troloss to I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Road, Londonderry 
Overall Male Champion & 2 Year old Male Champion  – Troloss Farms – Troloss Legend to J & S Wareham, Little Tottingham Farm, Broadoak, East Sussex for 8000gns
Reserve Overall Male Champion &  Reserve 2 Year old Male Champion –  D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie – Maximillian of Balgray to Mr M McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart for 4000gns.  
Senior Male Champion – Mr R Marshall, Pott of Rayne, Meikle Wartle, Inverurie – Strathurr Yogi to HH Kraft, Germany for 5000gns. 
Reserve Senior  Male Champion –  Kilnstown Farms, Kilsntown, Bewcastle, Carlisle – Yorkshrie of Kilsntown to Firm of J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick for 4500gns  
Junior Champion – Kilnstown Farms – Youth of Kilsntown to D & A Weeks, Castellbedw, Lleynygroes, Tregaron for 2800gns 
Reserve Junior Champion – Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry -   Amadeus of Over Barskeoch. 

Top Prices

Top Female Price – Messrs J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock – Blackcraig Bertha X664 to Polston Farm, the Mill Polston, Invercrynoch for 5500gns
Top Male Price –  Messrs RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow – Kirkstead Yeoman to JFR Pattinson & Son, Hotbank, Bardonmill, Hexham for 10000gns

Averages

18 Bulls - £3838.33 ( +£1068) for 3 less sold 
28 bulling heifers - £1846.06  (+£358) for 14 more sold 
17 ran with bull heifers - £1906.58 (-£416) for 5 more sold

Lot
no

Name

Gns

Purchaser

1

Drumhumphry Zepplin

2000

C & I McMicking, Miltonise, Glenwhilly, Newton Stewart

2

Troloss Legend

8000

J & S Wareham, Littlie Tottingham Farm, Broadoak, East Sussex

3

Barlaes Piper

Not forward

4

Troloss Lion King

3200

N & N Hindmarsh, Blakehopeburnhaugh, Otterburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne

5

Barlaes Pioneer

2000

High Ballantyre Partnership, Inveraray, Ayrgyllshire

6

Ballavair Jack of Diamonds

1200

The Kennel Club, Emblehope, Tarset

7

Klondyke Atomic

Not forward

8

Barlaes Pluto

1500

Ardwall Farm, Ardwall, Gatehouse of Fleet

9

Klondyke Ambassador

Not sold

10

Ben Lomond Argyll

2200

MacMillan & Partners, Holm of Dalquhairn, Dalry, Castle Douglas

11

Troloss Lazer

Not forward

12

Maximillian of Balgray

4000

Mr M McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart

13

Troloss Lancelot

Not forward

14

Mandell of Balgray

3500

SR Busby, Unthank, Ewes, Langholm

15

Ben Lomond Avatar

6500

S & K McIntosh, Outer Huntly, Ashkirk, Selkirk

16

Zenno of Romesbeoch

Not sold

17

Ballavair Jack the Lad

1200

JC & E Pedley, Yore House, Lunds, Sedburgh

18

Blackcraig Youngun

2000

M Boone, 49 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone

19

Yorkshire of Kilnstown

4500

J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick

20

Yager of Nether Cleugh

Not sold

21

Strathurr Yogie

5000

HH Kraft, Germany

22

Blackcraig Ynot

4000

P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas

23

Kirkstead Yeoman

10000

JR Pattinson & Son, Hotbank, Hexham

24

Craigmuie Otago

Not sold

25

Craigmuie Ophir

Not sold

26

Zorro of Romesbeoch

Not sold

27

Amadeus of Over Barskeoch

Not sold

28

Avicii of Over Barskeoch

2200

K C Heard & Son, Hughslade, Okehampton

29

Youth of Kilnstown

2800

D & A Weeks, Castellbedw, Lleyngroes, Tregaron

Led Heifers

30

Blackcraig Blondchen X623

5000

Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch

31

Foxglove Xantha of Nether Cleugh

1200

N Strubl, Germany

32

Strathurr Bertha

1600

WF Welsh, Loch Urr, Moniaive, Thornhill

33

Blackcraig Noreen X652

3500

Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch

34

Barquhill Polly K812

1800

MH Weir, Falbae

35

Barquhill Blondchen K803

1700

URS Hasenbein, Germany

36

Blackcraig Bertha X664

5500

Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch

37

Blackcraig Dusty X666

3000

M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington

38

Barquhill Moss Ross K819

2100

J Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland

39

Blackcraig Noreen X667

2800

M Boone, 49 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone

40

Drumhumphry Zela 1216

1600

DM McQueen & Son, Upper Barr, Corsock, Castle Douglas

41

Drumhumphry Zena 1218

1800

URS Hasenbein, Germany

42

Beauty 1817 of Romesbeoc

2600

M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington

43

Nerys 1818 of Romesbeoch

1600

DM McQueen & Son, Upper Barr, Corsock, Castle Douglas

44

Barquhill Foxglove K832

1900

J Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland

45

Barquhill Noreen K835

1200

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

46

Barlaes Robina 38th

1800

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

47

Zoe of Over Barskeoch

1400

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

48

Zahra of Over Barskeoch

Not forward

49

Elise Xara of Nether Cleugh

1500

URS Hasenbein, Germany

50

Charlotte 2nd of Troloss

1700

URS Hasenbein, Germany

51

Tara 1st of Troloss

1300

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

52

Carley 1st of Troloss

3500

HH Kraft, Germany

53

Not forward

54

Ida xan of Nether Cleugh

1500

ZG Muetzel & Geiger, Germany

56

Rose 1st of Troloss

1600

W MacLean, Inverglen, Barcaldine, Oban

Unled Heifers

57

Not forward

58

Kirkstead Nancy Z8

1500

MH Weir, Falbae

59

Kirkstead Amber Z10

1300

MH Weir, Falbae

60

Kirkstead Moss Rose Z11

1300

KC Heard, Hughslade, Okehampton, Devon

61

Not forward

62

Kirkstead Amber Z13

2000

Jan Fengels, Germany

63

Kirkstead Amber Z28

1200

ZG Muetzel & Geiger, Germany

64

Kirkstead Amber Z29

1000

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

65

Not forward

66

Not forward

67

Not forward

68

Not forward

69

Not forward

70

Not forward

71

Not forward

72

Irene 2nd of Troloss

1300

JC & E Pedley & Son, Yore House, Lunds, Sedburgh

73

Hala 2nd of Troloss

1200

JC & E Pedley & Son, Yore House, Lunds, Sedburgh

74

Isla 2nd of Troloss

1200

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

75

Heather 2nd of Troloss

1450

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

76

Charisma 2nd of Troloss

1400

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

77

Erin 2nd of Troloss

1200

S Smith, Thesmeak Farm, Alturnen, Launceston

78

Guinevere 2nd of Troloss

1400

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

79

Gem 2nd of Troloss

1150

JC Harper, Trethin Farm, Advent, Camelford

80

Not forward

81

Barlaes Robina 39th

1400

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

82a

Barlaes Katie 77th

1150

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

83

Barlaes Rovina 40th

1600

ZG Muetzel & Geiger, Germany

84

Barlaes Nancy 167th

2700

URS Hasenbein, Germany

85

Bramble 700205 of Ardoch

700

S Smith, Thesmeak Farm, Alturnen, Launceston

86

Lucy of Ardoch*

1000

M Dalgleish & J Waugh, Brownhill Farm, Roadhead, Carlisle

87

Kathleen 200200 of Ardoch

1100

M Dalgleish & J Waugh, Brownhill Farm, Roadhead, Carlisle

88

Alma 500203 of Ardoch

1200

H Herold, Germany

89

Kathleen 100206 of Ardoch

920

JC Harper, Trethin Farm, Advent, Camelford

90

Not forward

91

Not forward

92

Not forward

93

Not forward

94

Not forward

95

Not forward

96

Not forward

 

The Australian Belted Galloway Association is hosting the World Galloway Congress in Melbourne 2018

*** NEW: Download Detailed Itinerary ***

Download Promotion Flyer and Invitation/Registration Form

Dates - 28th September to 3rd October

Venue - Best Western Airport Motel & Conference Centre, Attwood.

Nearest Airport - Tullamarine.

The Aussie Experience will start with a Welcome ceremony on Friday 28th, followed by the conference on Saturday 29th.

Then on Sunday, the Galloway cattle will be Showcased at the Royal Melbourne Show.

Starting on Monday there will be some wonderful Victorian Galloway & Belted Galloway farms to visit whilst taking in some significant tourist attractions.

Contact - email WGCMelb2018@bigpond.com
OR World Galloway Congress 2018 Melbourne Facebook

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Regards,

Anne Wilson
Co-ordinator
WGC 2018 Melbourne

The Galloway Cattle Society has unveiled a new logo to help raise awareness of beef from Galloway cattle.  The Real Galloway Beef project seeks to stimulate market demand for meat from the breed, widely considered to be some of the highest quality beef in the world.

The logo was unveiled at the Winter Cattle Sale at Dumfries Auction Mart by Society Chairman John Finlay.  He said:  
“This project is about putting the systems in place that mean we can guarantee to members of the public that when they see this logo they are getting beef from Galloway cattle, rather than beef that has been reared in Galloway.  There’s a lot more to this than just a logo.  Behind it will be a robust Quality Assurance scheme that we are introducing early next year, and we’re keen to hear from retailers and supply chain partners who want to work with us to become ambassadors for the breed.

“This is an exciting time for the Galloway.  Interest in native breeds and grass fed beef is soaring as members of the public are perhaps eating beef less often, but when they do they want the best.  The Galloway is unequivocally one of the best beef breeds in the world, and it thrives in our local landscapes. 

 

“We are determined to put in place the foundations that will secure a successful future for the Galloway.  Making sure it is clearly identifiable is the first stage in this process.”

The launch marks the start of a two year project called Defining Galloway Beef part funded by Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme to develop a new project to promote Galloway Beef and to encourage more farmers to think about stocking Galloways.

The project will include the development and launch of a Quality Assurance and traceability scheme, it will support young farmers and new entrants learning journey delegations to attend three international cattle events, develop an education toolkit for schools and will seek supply chain partnerships to improve consumer access to Galloway Beef.

Thirteen year old McKenzie Ross of Romesbeoch Farm in Shawhead handled prize winning Galloway bullock Jock during the launch.  McKenzie, who attends Castle Douglas High School, has been showing Galloways since he was six years old and is one of the next generation of young farmers that the Galloway Cattle Society want to encourage with this project. 

Speaking after the launch McKenzie said: 
“I’ve been brought up with Galloways since the day I was born and I would like to farm them when I’m older.  I like the power and the shape of Galloways and I like the personality of the breed - some can be really friendly and others can be very stubborn.

“I think this project is a great idea to encourage more people to buy Galloway Beef, which will encourage more people to farm them.”

Butchers, retailers, restaurants and other supply chain partners who are interested in becoming Galloway Beef Ambassadors as part of the new Quality Assurance Scheme are being encouraged to contact the Galloway Cattle Society to register their interest on info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk .

Ends

Photo:  Attached photo shows McKenzie Ross with prize winning Galloway Jock.

Contact: 
For further information please contact Dorothy Goldie, Secretary of Galloway Cattle Society on: 
info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk or 07730 143976.

Notes for Editors:

• This project is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Union – LEADER 2014-2020 programme.
• The Galloway Cattle Society was established in 1877 and is tasked with responsibility for protecting, managing and growing the Galloway cattle breed.
• The Galloway is one of the oldest and purest of Scotland’s native cattle breeds. 
• The beef from Galloway cattle has some distinct properties which are a direct result of their breed, including marbling of fat through the meat and balance of omega oils. 
• Galloway Beef is widely considered to be a premium meat, yet at present it rarely commands a premium price at the farm gate.

The Galloway Cattle Society has secured grant funding from Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme to develop a new project to promote Galloway Beef and to encourage more farmers to think about stocking Galloways.

Titled ‘Defining Galloway Beef’ the project was awarded £35,000 from the Rural Enterprise Local Action Group to deliver a two year project designed to stimulate market demand for meat from the breed.  The project will include the development and launch of a Quality Assurance and traceability scheme, it will support young farmers and new entrants learning journey delegations to attend three international cattle events, develop an education toolkit for schools and will seek supply chain partnerships to improve consumer access to Galloway Beef.

The need for the project has arisen from concerns over the way the term ‘Galloway Beef’ is being used across the south of Scotland due to the dual meaning of the term.  To the customer does Galloway Beef mean beef from cattle reared in Galloway, or does it mean beef from the breed Galloway Cattle?  This lack of clarity and the potential avenues to address it was explored within a scoping study commissioned by the Galloway Cattle Society last year.  That study and member consultation identified the need for an easily identifiable Galloway Beef brand, which is due to be unveiled next month. 

John Finlay, Chair of the Galloway Cattle Society, said: 
“We have been aware of the confusion around the term Galloway Beef for a long time and we have spent the last couple of years researching the best way to address it.  We wanted to design a solution that would benefit our members, our supply chain partners and members of the public who want to buy and enjoy Galloway Beef.   

“The study we commissioned noted the opportunity to provide clarity for consumers through the introduction of a Quality Assurance scheme, backed up by an easily identifiable brand.  That is the project we are now able to proceed with thanks to this funding award by LEADER.  We are also looking to the future of our breed by organising learning journeys for our younger members to ensure the Galloway has a strong future as a sought after, premium and sustainable breed.”

The Galloway is one of the oldest and purest of Scotland’s native cattle breeds.  The beef from Galloway cattle has some distinct properties which are a direct result of their breed, including marbling of fat through the meat and balance of omega oils.  This beef is widely considered to be a premium meat, yet at present it rarely commands a premium price at the farm gate.

Scott McKinnon who Chairs the Development Committee of the Galloway Cattle Society said: 
“It has been a long journey over a number of years to get to this point, and it’s important to acknowledge the support we have had during this time from industry experts, such as DG Food and Drink and Connect Local. 

“This is an opportunity to convey important messages about Galloway cattle and Galloway Beef, both to local people, local businesses and further afield.  Beef from Galloway cattle is really very special so we are keen to see our local native breed beef being properly showcased and promoted.”

Emma Harper MSP, who is Parliamentary Liaison officer to the Rural Economy Cabinet Secretary, has given the project her backing saying: 
“I attended the Galloway Cattle World Congress last year and was impressed by the organisational capability of the Society.  The Galloway is one of Dumfries & Galloway’s most iconic native breeds.  This project is very important to the long term sustainability of our rural economy by creating profile, learning opportunities and tangible supply chain development that will open doors and create market demand.

“The Society has my full support for this project and I will endeavour to bring their achievements to the attention of the Scottish Government as it should be an exemplar model of sustainable rural development in the south of Scotland.”

Photo & Interview Opportunity: 
Date: Morning of 6th December 2017 (time tbc)
Venue:  Dumfries Cattle Market, Huntingdon Rd, Dumfries DG1 1NF

Purpose: Launch of the new brand for Galloway Beef. 
Photos & Interviews:  John Finlay, Scott McKinnon, some young farmers with Galloway cattle.
Full details will follow.

Contact: 
For further information please contact Dorothy Goldie, Secretary of Galloway Cattle Society on: 
info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk or 07730 143976.

Notes for Editors:

• This project is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Union – LEADER 2014-2020 programme.
• The Galloway Cattle Society was established in 1877 and is tasked with responsibility for protecting, managing and growing the Galloway cattle breed.
• Key findings from the Galloway Cattle Society’s scoping study are outlined below:
  • Premium and native breed beef is becoming more sought after by a particular market segment who seeks provenance, quality and a distinct product.
  • The attributes of beef from Galloway cattle are a good fit with emerging food trends.
  • 100% Galloway beef is widely recognised by members and supply chain partners as being a premium product that, when finished and hung properly, is one of the best meats in the world.
  • Members overwhelmingly believed the potential of the breed has been nowhere near realised.