One of the highest prices for a bull, paid in recent years, was for the much talked about bull, Windsor of Romesbeoch from the Ross Family, Shawhead, Dumfries.  This un shown bull, as Dougie Ross was judging the males made 12500gns to B Schlichterle, Germany.  Windsor is by a home bred bull Murphy of Romesbeoch and out of Beauty 1185 of Romesbeoch.

Another much talked about bull, from Troloss Farms Ltd,  Elvanfoot, Biggar, Troloss Impeccable was Male Champion at the show  the previous day,  made 9200gns in a two way split between   D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie & RA McClyont & Son, Kirkstead, Selkirk.  Impeccable is a son of Blackcraig Rasputin and out of Troloss Frances.

Another bull from Troloss, Troloss Invincible made the next top price of 3500gns, another Blackcraig Rasputin son and out of Troloss Future sold to Exmoor Farms Ltd,    Cornham Farms, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset.

The reserve male champion,   Invincible of Balgray from David & Rosemaire Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie sold for 2800gns to R McKinnel & Sons, Garrarie, Whithorn, Wigtownshire.  This Highland Monarch of Gall-way son had been shown 3 times in 2014 to achieve 3 first prizes.

The top price in the female section was for Blackcraig Bertha U452 from the Finlay Family, Blackcraig, Corsock. This Blackcraig Rasputin daughter sold for 3400gns to new members the Marshall Family, Glenrinnes Farms Ltd, Estate Office, Glenrinnes Lodge, Dufftown, Banffshire

The female champion,   Moira 1465 of Romesbeoch from the Ross Family made 3000gns and  is away to home to Germany  with B Schlichterle, Germany.  The Ross’s reserve champion Kalinka of Romesbeoch  sold to Richard Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria for 2400gns.

Averages

14 Bulls -  £3735 (+£921)
12 Led Heifers - £2200.62 (+£433.89)
10 Unled Heifer - £1496.25 (+£105.25)

Lot No

 Price

Purchaser

1

  

3,000

Mr J Smith. Wiley Sike Farm, Gilsland, Cumbria

2

 N/S

3

2,800

TJ Robinson„ Ottercops, Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle

4

9,200

D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie & RA McClyont & Son, Kirkstead, Selkirk

5

3,500

Exmoor Farms Ltd,Cornham Farms, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset

6

 N/S

7

1,600

Langholm Farms Weatherhouse, Bowhill Bowhill, Selkirkt

8

 N/F

9

1,800

J Jordan, Moortown Farm, Gidleigh, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon

10

2,500

Exmoor Farms Ltd,Cornham Farms, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset

11

1,800

J Greiner, Germany

12

2,500

J & J Ions, Thornyburn, Falstone, Hexham

13

 N/F

14

 N/S

15

 N/S

16

2,000

Miss King, Boadhole, Thwaites, Millom, Cumbria

17

2,800

R McKinnel & Sons, Garrarie, Whithorn, Wigtownshire

18

 N/F

19

 N/F

20

 N/F

21

 N/F

22

1,800

J & M Brown, Bridgemark, Dalry, Castle Douglas

23

 N/S

24

 N/S

25

 N/S

26

2,000

Clive Grove, Higher Farm, Sutton Mallet, Bridgewater, Somerset

27

 N/S

28

12,500  

B Schlichterle, Germany

29

 N/S

30

 N/S

31

 N/S

32

 N/F

33

 N/F

34

 N/F

35

 N/F

36

1,700

TJ Robinson, Ottercops, Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle

37

 N/S

38

 N/S

39

1,050

D Jeary, Hawthorn Farm, High Road, Britton, Norfolk

40

 N/F

41

 N/S

42

1,050

D Jeary, Hawthorn Farm, High Road, Britton, Norfolk

43

 N/S

44

 N/S

45

1,100

J & J MacPherson, Balliemeannoch, Dalmally, Argyll

46

950

J & J MacPherson, Balliemeannoch, Dalmally, Argyll

47

 N/F

48

 N/F

49

1,750

J & J MacPherson, Balliemeannoch, Dalmally, Argyll

50

 N/F

51

1,000

Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Raod, Castlederg, Co Tyrone

52

 N/F

53

 N/F

54

1,500

Mrs R Craig, Broomfield Lodge, Broomfield Road, Ayr

55

2,400

J & J MacPherson, Balliemeannoch, Dalmally, Argyll

56

 N/F

57

1,750

U Wipfler, Germany

58

 N/F

59

1,500

G & M Porter, West Carrabus, Bridgend, Islay, Argyll

60

1,750

Mr B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Raod, Castlederg, Co Tyrone

61

3,400

Glenrinnes Farms Ltd, Estate Office, Glenrinnes Lodge, Dufftown, Banffshire

62

 N/F

63

1,200

G & M Porter, West Carrabus, Bridgend, Islay, Argyll

64

2,500

G & M Porter, West Carrabus, Bridgend, Islay, Argyll

65

1,900

I A Kennedy Moffat, Craigenvey, Moniaive, Thornhill, Dumfries

66

2,700

WJ Welsh, Lochurr Farm, Moniaive, Thornhill, Dumfries

67

1,800

J & J MacPherson, Balliemeannoch, Dalmally, Argyll

68

2,400

RH Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

69

1,500

K Schneider, Germany

70

3,000

B Schlichterle, Germany

71

1,500

HH Kraft, Germany

 

Class 1

1st 

Lot 1 - J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Uno 

2nd

Lot 3 - Mr A M Brown, Drumhumphry Wizard 2nd

3rd

Lot 2 - Mr A M Brown, Drumhumphry Wullie

Class 2

1st

Lot 4 - Troloss Farms, Troloss Impeccable

2nd

Lot 5 - Troloss Farms, Troloss Invincible

3rd

Lot 12 -  Mr R J McTurk (Barlaes), Barlaes Millyea

4th

Lot 10 - Mr JJ Teare, Ballavair Grand Master

5th

Lot 11 -  Mr JJ Teare, Ballavair Golden Eye

6th

Lot 6 – Mr P Hunter Blair, Ubermensch of Nether Cleugh

Class 3

1st

Lot 17 – D & R Cornthwaite, Invincible of Balgray

2nd

Lot 14 – J,M & D Maxwell, Ben Lomond Bowmore

3rd

Lot 16 – W Wallace & Sons, Strachan of Fingland

4th

Lot 15 - DW Gourlay & Co, Craigmuie Kano

Class 4

1st

Lot 22 – RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead Vanguard

2nd  

Lot 23 – RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead Vagabond

3rd

Lot 24 – Mr  M McCornick, Barquhill Geordie

Class 5

1st

Lot 27 - Messrs Wallace, Xpedia of Over Barskeoch

2nd

Lot 25 – Mr M McCornick, Barquhill Hamish

3rd

Lot 30 – Kilnstown Farms Ltd,  Value of Kinstown

4th

Lot 29 – Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Vast of Kilnstown

Class 8

1st

Lot 59 – Mr M McCornick, Barquhill Yeast F630

Class 9

1st

Lot 68 – J & S Ross, Kalinka 1463 of Romesbeoch

2nd 

Lot  64 – Mr P Hunter Blair, Countess Ursula of Nether Cleugh

3rd

Lot 65 - J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Dusty U454

4th

Lot 66 - J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Dusty U458

5th

Lot 61 - J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Bertha U452

Class 10

1st

Lot 70 – J & S Ross, Moira 1465 of Romesbeoch

2nd

Lot 69 – Messrs Wallace, Whisky of Over Barskeoch

3rd

Lot 71 - Mr P Hunter Blair, Nerys Utopia of Nether Cleugh

2 year old Champion:  Lot 4 - Troloss

Reserve:  Lot 17  D & R Cornthwaite

Senior Champion:  Lot 22 –R A McClymont & Son

Reserve:  Lot 23 RA McClymont

Junior Champion:  Lot 27  - Messrs Wallace

Reserve:  Lot 25 Mr M McCornick

Male Champion:  Lot 4  - Troloss

Reserve:  Lot 17 D & R Cornthwaite

Female Champion:  Lot 70- J & S Ross

Reserve:  Lot 68 – J & S Ross

Best Pair of Bulls:  Troloss

Group of 3 heifers:  J & A Finlay, Blackcraig

to be held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RS
Friday 27th February 2015

Catalogue for the Annual Spring Prize Show & Sale of 10 Registered Whitebred Shorthorn Cattle
(sold under the Auspices of the Whitebred Shorthorn Association Ltd)

Download Catalogue here

comprising
8 bulls and 2 females
43 Pedigree Galloway Cattle
(sold under the Auspices of the Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland)
comprising
16 bulls and 27 females
28 Non Pedigree Galloway Cattle
(sold under the usual Conditions of Sale for Non-Pedigree Beef-Breeding Cattle)
comprising
1 bull
6 heifers in calf
21 bulling heifers
followed by
Riggit Galloway
1 Heifer in calf
Non-Pedigree Belted Galloway
1 cow in-calf
2 heifers in-calf
2 bulling heifers
Pedigree Belted Galloway
3 heifers in-calf

FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2015
Judging: Whitebred Shorthorn - 9.45am Galloway - 10.00am
Sale: Whitebred Shorthorn - 11.00am Galloway - 11.15am
ACCEPTANCE OF STOCK
THURSDAY 26th FEBRUARY - 1pm - 6pm
FRIDAY 27th FEBRUARY - from 7am

Judges;-Mr Robert McTurk, Glenhowl, Kendoon, Dalry, Castle Douglas and Mr Thomas Carruthers, Peela Hill, Bewcastle, Carlisle. 

A packed ringside saw Society Vice President Mr Graham Noble, West Acres, Kirklinton, Carlisle lift the champion female trophy and the top price of the day for the second year running.    This year, it was the 24 month old stylish heifer  West Acres Fern,   by AI sire Adam of Lochurr and out of Barlaes Nancy which Graham kept after his dispersal sale and sadly lost last year.   Fern was sold for 2800gns  to senior judge Mr Robert McTurk and will join his herd at Barlaes, Dalry.

 

The male champion was from Andrew Brown, Drumhumphry, Corsock, Castle Douglas, Drumhumphry Wrangler is by the senior herd sire,  Jake of Nether Rusko and out of  Drumhumphry Lady Heather.  This December 2012 is off home with Messrs G & C Neve & Son, Haining House Farm, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria for 1500gns.

Top Price Male was from father and son team, John and Andrew Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick, their senior stock bull, Ben Lomond Rolex  sold for 1800gns to Mr M Hodgson, Wasdale Head Hall Farm, Wasdale, Seascale .  This April 2009 born bull was being sold as he was coming on to his own daughters.    

 

The other bull sold on the day was from Mr Keith Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland, Provost of Snowden Close is a June 2012 born Barfil Barnstormer son and out of Marina 6th of Snowden Close .  This bull sold for 900gs  and he and  22 other females went home with new member Messrs Stables and Son, Greaves Farm, Field Broughton, Grange –over- Sands who is establishing a new herd.

The next top price in the females was 2400gns which was achieved twice, this first one was for an in calf heifer  from Andrew Brown,  Drumhumphry Lady Greta 904, this October 2012 born Lord of Gall-way daughter is off home with Mr N Ireland, New House Farm, Drgg, Holmrook, Cumbria, who is continuing to increase his herd and is now up to over 40 head.  The second at that money was from Mr Walter Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Myrtle 556 of Whitehill, this senior bulling heifer who is a Neilman of Whitehill daughter and out of Myrtle 234 of Whitehill was purchased by Messrs Wallace, Farney Sheilds, Ninebanks, Hexham.

Once again the Waugh Family Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle had a great run of 5 junior bulling heifers, the top price was 1900gns for Marina 82nd of Kilnstown, this June 2013 born heifer is by Orinocho of Over Barskeoch and out of Marina 65th of Kilntown she was purchased by Mr R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, Mr Maxwell also paid 1800ngs for another Orinocho daughter, Bridget 29th of Kilnstown. Another Orinocho daughter made 1850gns, Bridget 27th of Kilsntown, to Messrs B Dickinson & Co, Brock Stones, Kentmere, Kendal.  The five heifers averaged £1638. 

Judge- Mr Dennis Gall, Annfield, Millhill, Stirling.

Galloways came home and they did it in style, an outstanding show of Galloways was presented in front of well-known Galloway veteran Mr Dennis Gall.

The tenth National Show was held in the heartland of Galloway Country at Stewartry show and was proclaimed to be one of the best shows to date. An outstanding show of Galloways was forward and this was confirmed when the Champion received the Champion of Champions award.

Well respected judge Mr Dennis Gall awarded the female and overall champion award to local family J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries, their stylish heifer, Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET) is by Kirkmabreck Nimrod and out of the famous show cow Doon of Urr Nerys 42nd who herself has won the National Show award twice.   This September 2011 is no stranger to championship rosettes as she was breed champion and native champion at the 2013 Great Yorkshire show, reserve champion at this year’s Royal Highland show and breed champion and reserve interbreed champion at The Great Yorkshire show last month. 

This was just one of the many awards which included the pairs and group of three  the Team Ross collected for an excellent line up of cattle,   Jim, Selina, Dougie, Carolyn, Hayden, McKenzie and Logan also received Junior Champion for Beauty C1437 of Romesbeoch, this September 2012 Kirkmabreck Nimrod daughter is out of Beauty C548 of Romesbeoch.

Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch (ET) a full ET sister  to the champion was awarded the Reserve Female championship, just two days younger than the overall champion,  this was her first outing.  

Ending an amazing day for the Ross Family,  Nerys 1306 was awarded the  champion of  champions award,  placed above the sheep, dairy and horse champion.

Reserve Overall,  Male champion and Junior Reserve Champion was from another well-known Galloway family, the Finlay family from Blackcraig, Corsock,  John, Ann, Iain and Kelly had a tremoudous line up of cattle on parade and it was one of the youngest cattle forward which received the championship rosettes.  Blackcraig Vidicator, an October 2013 born calf is by Blackcraig Rasputin and out of FinMac Sally N194 (ET).  This was his first time out and he might stay at Blackcraig as his father died at the end of 2013.

Klondyke Solution exhibited by Klondyke Farms Ltd was reserve male champion, this April 2009 born Holsten Ed son was male champion at the 2014 Royal Highland show and is now senior stock bull at Shancastle, Moniaive. 

The last and very important job of the day for Dennis was judging the Young Handlers competition,   after much deliberation he award first place and the very handsome Maxwell trophy to the Beth Harvey, Glasgow,  2nd to McKenzie Ross, Romesbeoch and 3rd to Kirsten Wallace, Fingland.

Our thanks goes to all our sponsors, listed below,  this event could not go on without their support and helpers  who helped at the Society BBQ the Night before where a very pleasant night was had by all and during the show making tea and coffee.

Championship Results

Junior Champion -  J & S Ross – Beauty C1437 of Romesboech
Junior Reserve Champion – J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Vidicator

Male Champion  - J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Vidicator
Reserve Male Champion – Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke Solution

Female Champion – J & S Ross – Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET)
Reserve Champion – J & S Ross – Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch (ET)

Overall Champion – J & S Ross – Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET)
Reserver Overall Champion – J & A Finlay - Blackcraig Vidicator

Class Results

BULL BORN BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2012
1st        Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill – Klondyke Solution, Sire Holsten Ed N54 (German) Dam Klondyke Yoko

BULL BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2012.
1st          Andrew M Brown, Drumhumphry, Corsock, Castle Douglas – Drumhumphry Wrangler, Sire Jake of Nether Rusko, Dam Drumhumphry Greta 654
2nd        Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Glasgow – Harvey’s Wallbanger (Dun), Sire Blackcraig Kodiac    Dam Jaw Jessie (Dun)

COW IN CALF OR IN MILK BORN BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2010
1st        Klondyke Farms Ltd,    – Klondyke Dancing Girl, Sire Holsten Ed Dam Klondyke Upset
2nd       J & S Ross – Moira 408 of Romesbeoch, Sire Kingpin of Nether Cleugh, Dam Doon of Urr Moira 79th 
3rd        J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas – Blackcraig Noreen P260. Sire Finmac Norseman (ET) Dam Blackcraig Noreen K89

COW IN CALF OR IN MILK BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2010 AND BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011.
1st        J & S Ross – Beauty 1185 of Romesbeoch, Sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod Dam Beauty C704 of Romesbeoch
2nd        Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry – Una of Over Barskeoch, Sire Greenloop Limited Edition, Dam Dandy M of Over Barskeoch

HEIFER IN CALF OR IN MILK BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011 AND BEFORE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2012
1st       J & S Ross -  Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET), sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod dam Doon of Urr Nerys 42nd
2nd        J & S Ross – Nerys 1307of Romesbeoch (ET), sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod dam Doon of Urr Nerys 42nd
3rd        Mr M McCornick, Barquhill Farm, Wigtown, Newton Stewart – Blackcraig Moss Rose T426 Sire FinMac Norseman (ET) Dam Blakcraig Moss Rose P276.
4th        Mr P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Foxglove Tulip of Nether Cleugh, Sire Blackcraig Quest, Dam Foxglove Primula of Nether Celugh
5th        J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen T423, Sire FinMac Norseman (ET) Dam Blackcraig Noreen L122
6th        Mr M McCornick – Barquhill Bertha F645, Sire Blackcraig Ozzy Dam Barqhull Bertha D564

HEIFER BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2012
1st       J & S Ross – Beauty C1437 of Romesbeoch  Sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod Dam Beauty C548 of Romesbeoch
2nd        Messrs Wallace – Wkd of Over Barskeoch Sire Barlaes Fearless Dam Dandy M of Over Barskeoch
3rd        J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Adelaide U480 (ET) Sire Glenfiddich Brodie (Canada) Dam Diamond B Adelaide 5L (Canada) 
4th        Peter Hunter Blair – Foxglove Unique of Nether Cleugh Sire Kirkstead Nancy Boy , Dam Foxglove Pimular of Nether Cleugh
5th        Troloss Farms, Troloss Farm, Elvanfoot, Biggar – Troloss Imogen Sire Blackcraig Rasputin Dam Lady Nancy 150th of Whitehill
6th        J & A Finlay –  
7th        Troloss Farms – Troloss Isla  Sire Blackcraig Rasputin Dam Troloss Faith

BULL CALF BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2013
1st        J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Vidicator 
2nd        J & S Ross – Winsdor of Romesbeoch
3rd        Messrs Wallace – Xpedia of Over Barskeoch
4th        Andrew M Brown  - Drumhumphry Xerox
5th        Mr M McCornick
6th        Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke Xtra

HEIFER CALF BORN ON OR AFTER 1ST SEPTEMBER 2013
1st         J & A Finlay – Blondchen V506. Sire Blackcraig Sid (ET) Dam Blackcraig Blondchen P282
2nd        J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Dusty V498, Sire Blackcraig Sid (ET) Dam Blackcraig Dusty M178
3rd        Klondyke Farms Ltd  - Klondyke Instep, Sire Klondyke Solution Dam Klondyke Breezy
4th        Andrew M Brown – Drumhumphry Xtreme, Sire Drumhumphry Xtreme 1045, Sire Jake of Nether Rusko, Dam Drumhumphry Lady Greta 736
5th        J & S Ross – Moira 1570 of Romesbeoch
6th        J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Noreen V508, Sire Blackcraig Sid (ET) Dam Blackcraig Noreen P260
7th        Mr M McCornick
8th        Klondyke Farms Ltd – Klondyke Illusion, Sire Klondyke Solution Dam Klondyke Yazmine

PAIR OF ANIMALS

1st        J & S Ross
2nd        J & A Finlay
3rd        Klondyke Farms Ltd
4th        Mr M McCornick

Stewartry Society Trophies

Silver Cup presented by the Trustees of Lady MacRobert Special Trust in memory of the late Dr William Heughan for Best Galloway animal: J & S Ross, Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET)

The Cally Cup for Best Galloway Animal of opposite sex to the Champion – J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Vidicator

Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Rodney Fortnum for Best Galloway Calf- J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Vidicator

Challenge Cup for the Best Group of Three Breeding Animals: - J & S Ross 

Galloway Cattle Society National Show Trophies

Perpetual trophy presented by Mr John McIlwraith, Canada for Pair of animals (led) – J & S Ross 

Perpetual trophy kindly presented by the Family of the late Frank Hunter Blair for Championship Animal – J & S Ross – Nerys 1306 of Romesboech

Young Handlers Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs Maxwell, Jaw, Drymen – won by Beth Harvey

The Society would like to express their grateful thanks to our sponsors

Main Sponsor
SSE Renewables, 7th Floor, 1 Waterloo Street, Glasgow

Championship Sponsor
Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Ltd, New Market Street, Castle Douglas

Sponsors 
Carrs Billington Ltd, Montgomery Way, Rosehill, Carlisle
Craig Wilson, Ayr Market, Ayr
Cumberland and Dumfries Farmers Mart, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle
Davison Animal Feed, Gray Street, Shotts, Lanarkshire
Harrison & Hetherington, Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle
MacMin Ltd, Mr Bill Brown, 32 Huntingdon Road, Dumfries
Murray Farmcare Ltd, Irongray Park, Dumfries 
Miss Mary Howie, 1 Old Smiddyfield Park, Blyth Bridge, Peebles
Mr WFE Forbes, Earlstoun Lodge, Dalry, Castle Douglas
Royal Bank of Scotland, Castle Douglas
Klinford Barns, The Glen, Dumfries
Mr & Mrs Kaufhold, Dallash Farm, Newton Stewart
Stewartry Veterinary Centre, Oakwell Road, Castle Douglas

Judge: Mr Norman Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton

A packed ringside saw Mr Norman Kyle judge one of the best spring shows in recent years.  His champion and reserve came from an excellent, well presented line up from Robert McTurk, Barlaes,Dalry, Castle Douglas.  The champion, Barlaes Robina 28th is a Barack Obama of Fingland daughter, this April, 2012 born sold for 2600gns to return purchaser,  D Weeks, Twyn ffilkins, Pontillanffraith, Wales.   Mr Weeks also paid 2600gns for another of Robert’s 10 heifers,  Barlaes Brownie 27th  this 21 month old heifer is again a Barack Obama daughter . The reserve champion again  a Barack Obama daughter,    is a month older than her champion stable mate and sold to D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie for 2300gns.

Robert McTurk, also received  the next best top price of 2100gns for Barlaes  Grace 82nd ,  this unplaced heifer  is off a   homebred sire Barlaes Colossus and out of Barales Grace 46th .  This March 2012 born heifer is off home with N Ireland, New House Farm, Dirgg, Holmrook Cumbra.  Mr Ireland also took home Barlaes Kate 53rd for 2000gns , this second place heifers is also a Barlaes Colossus daughter.   In total, 5 of the Barlaes heifer made over 2000gns and the 10 heifers averaged £1998.10

The champion male was Ballavair Black Diamond from Isle of Man based John Teare,  this Klondyke Powerplay son sold for 1100gns to Lochenkit Farm Partnership, Bettyknowes, Crocketford, Dumfries.

The  reserve male  was the second price bull Beanley Defiance from J Carr-Ellison, Hedgeley Hall, Powburn, Alnwick,  this Penninghame Nipper son sold for 1500gns to J A Robinson, New House Farm Holdwick, Middleton in Teesdale,

Husband and wife partnership, Gordon and Kathleen Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet sold the top price bull Merlin of High Creoch for 1700gns,  this 3rd prize bull sold to Mr J Thornton, East Murton Farm, Wingate, County Durham.

Mountbenger Fabio from J F Irving & Son, Mount Benger, Selkirk was also sold for 1500gns,  this Braveheart of Gall-way son sold to Ardwall Farms, Ardwall House, Gatehouse of Fleet.  

Averages

7 Bulls  £1282.50  (-£1195.50)
7 Incalf heifers  £1111.50 (-£38.25)
23 Bulling Heifers £1454 (-£94.75)
1 Cow  £892.50 (-£272.50)

Lot No

Gns

Purchaser

Bulls

15

Not sold

17

1500

Ardwall Farms Ltd, Ardwall House, Gatehouse of Fleet

19

1100

Lochenkit Farm Partnership, Bettyknowes, Crocketford, Dumfries

20

1700

J Thornton, East Murton Farm, Wingate, County Durham

21

750

D & S Harrison, the Nook, Bramley Grange, Grewelthorpe, Ripon

23

1500

J A Robinson, Newhouse Farm, Holwick, Middleton-in- Teesdale

24

1200

J W Forster & Son, Smithstead, Bewcastle, Carlilse

27

800

J Clark, Bent Ash Farm, Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, Cumbria

28

Not sold

Heifers in calf

32

600

D & S Harrison, The Nook, Bramley Grange, Grewelthorpe, Ripon

33

1360

J Higgs Farms, C/O Unthank Farm, Ewes, Langholm

34

1280

J Higgs Farms, C/O Unthank Farm, Ewes, Langholm

35

820

GC & C Haygarth, Aigden Farm, Wigglesworth, Bradford

36

950

N Shelton, Larkins, Upper Lybster, Lybster, Caithness

37

1050

RW Porter, 19 Dunfell View, Kirkby Thore, Penrith

38

1350

A Haggas, Grove Farm, Otterburn, Skipton

Bulling Heifers

42

720

WG Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton

43

720

WG Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton

44

1100

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

45

1100

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

46

not sold

47

820

B Douglas, 14 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone, Ireland

48

820

B Douglas, 14 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone, Ireland

49

2300

D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie

51

2100

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

52

1400

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

53

1500

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

54

2000

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

56

2600

D Weeks. Twyn Ffilkins, Pontillanffraith, Blackwood

57

1600

D Weeks. Twyn Ffilkins, Pontillanffraith, Blackwood

58

1480

B Douglas, 14 Ganvaughan Road, Castle Derg, Co Tyrone, Ireland

59

1450

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

60

2600

D Weeks. Twyn Ffilkins, Pontillanffraith, Blackwood

61

1050

R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

62

1150

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

63

1080

R Maxwell, Howside, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria

64

not sold

65

680

WG Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton, Brampton

66

780

J McCrudy, 230 Carnlough Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, County Antrim

67

1500

J Oliver, East Farm, Great Whittington, Newcastle Upon Tyne

68

1300

N Ireland, New House Farm, Drigg, Holmrook, Cumbria

One of the coldest days of the winter awaited our exhibitors and spectators at the Society’s annual show and sale held in Castle Douglas. Noted cattleman and recently appointed Galloway Cattle Society  cow classifier  Mr David Grant, 8 Netherhall, Bridge of Dee, Castle Douglas had the tough job of placing the bulls which was one of the best shows in recent years. 

David took his Champion from the 2 year old classes Ben Lomond Glengoyne from the Maxwell Family, Blairvockie Farm, Rowardennan, Drymen,   a son of the very successful bull   Klondyke Raider, which  had  been  male champion at the 2013 Royal Highland Show and overall champion at the 2013 National Show.  Glengoyne sold for 4000gns to John Heard, Hughslade, Okehampton, Devon he will join the 100 head Galloway herd. 

The reserve male champion was from a great line up from J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries, Umpire of Romesbeoch is a Kirkmabreck Nimrod son and sold for 4000gns to Messrs Mastall from Germany who are returning to Scottish breeding after establishing their herd in the 80s.   
Top price of the day was for a second placed bull, Strictly of Fingland from Messrs W Wallace & Sons, Fingland, Dalry, Castle Douglas, this  May 2012 born son of the well-known AI Sire Orinocho of Over Barskeoch sold for 5200gns and   is off home with John and Andrew Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick  to join their pedigree and commercial herd.

Barlaes Lincoln also achieved 4000gns, a son of the 10500gns Barack Obama of Fingland   from Robert McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry went home with Kentmere based, Messrs Dickinson of Brockstones,  
With 2 bulls and  11 heifers forward RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow certainly had a great pay day,  the two bulls, Kirkstead Unique and Kirkstead Umpire made 3800gns and 3000gns respectively,  Unique a Penninghame Major son sold to returning buyer Jimmy Ions, High Thorneyburn, Falstone, Hexham and Umpire sold to new members Percy Farms, Emblehope, Tarset, Hexham, who are establishing both a pedigree and commercial herds.   

John, Ann and Iain Finlay, Blackcraig sold a pair of bulls,  Blackcraig Ant and Dec for 2000gns and 3000gns ,  both Blackcraig Sid  sons,  Ant sold to Mr Davidson, East Deloraine, Ettrick, Selkirk and Dec sold to Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar.  

Stirling based Dennis and Margaret Gall sold the second youngest bull, Rannoch of Gall-way for 2600gns , this 11 month old Penninghame Major son was purchased by Marion Thomson and her husband from Nether Linkins, Gelston, Castle Douglas.   

Isle of Man based John Teare, Ballavair sold the much talked about bull Ballavair Black Magic for 2500gns to female judge Mr David Cornthwaite and his wife Rosemary, Balgray  Hill, Lockerbie, this 21 month old bull, is a son of Klondyke Power Play who was Junior Champion at 2009 Royal Highland show and Section Champion and Overall Supreme Champion at 2013 Royal Manx Show.

Another 3 bulls made 3000gns,   Vivaldi of Over Barskeoch exhibited by Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry sold to Mr Malcolm, Gribun, Hough, Isle of Tiree.   Vivaldi has an impressive pedigree as his sire  Thor of Over Barskeoch  who was sold for 5000gns and is out of Nan of Over Barskeoch who was successfully shown winning over 20 champion titles. Unfortunately, the long journey home    took   three days longer due to    the weather conditions.    A member of the  winner   best pair of bulls V-Tech of Romesbeoch  from the Ross Family sold to Messrs Gourlay, Craigmuie, Moniaive , Thornhill and Robert McTurk’s Barlaes Landmark, another  Barack Obama of Fingland son sold to Devon based Messrs Jordan, Moortown Gate. 

New member and renowned Limousin breeder David Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie  was in charge of placing  both the led and unled females, his champion in the led section was  Lady Silverbell 8th of Gall-way from Margaret and Dennis Gall, Boquhan Home Farm, Kippen, Stirling and she went on to achieve the top price  of 4100gns at the sale the following day, David backed up his decision by taking this very stylish incalf heifer home to his 24 head of Balgray Galloway herd.  Silverbell 8th  a Septimus of Tweedshaw daughter,   she had been junior champion at the 2012 Royal Highland Show  and has a very impressive pedigree  with  her dam and grand dam having been awarded supreme  champion at the Royal Highland show.

Margaret and Dennis also received 2700gns for Lady Silverbell 9th of Gall-way,  this Penninghame Major daughter also went home with David and Rosemary Cornthwaite and  again in the money for   Lady Silverbell 10th of Gall-way who sold for 2200gns to J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead.   This Penninghame Major daughter has an impressive pedigree with championships on the dam side  and going back to Lady Silverbell 12th of Corrie.

The Ross family then sold Nerys 1341 of Romesbeoch for 2000gns,  this Kirkmabreck Nimrod daughter and granddaughter of the famous show cow Doon of Urr Nerys 42nd is off home with  new member, Messrs Ireland, Newhouse Farm, Drigg, Holmrook for their Newhouse herd which now stands at 25 head.

The Finlay Family also received 2700gns  for Blackcraig Moss Rose T426, this Finmac Norseman daughter  was purchased by young Willie McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart for his herd which he established last year.  

The reserve female from J & A Finlay took the next best female price of 2600gns, another Finmac Norseman daughter Blackcraig Dora May T410 went home with Mr I Kennedy Moffat, Craigenvey, Moniaive again to join his herd he established last year.  

Both trophies in the unled section were won by RA McClymont and Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow,  the best pair  and winner of the   Andros Perpetual Challenge Cup  went to   Kirkstead Moss Rose V5 and Kirkstead Nancy V18 , both Braveheart of Gall-way daughters sold to Mrs R Craig, Broomfield Lodge, Ayr.for 1600gns and 1800gns respectively.

Winners of the McClymont/McIntosh memorial Trophy was Perlooie Pat 3rd bred by Mr J C Thomson and exhibited by Allan, this Kirkstead Nancy Boy daughter sold for 1350gns and made the long journey north to Islay with Mr Glover, Cladville.  

The 22 unled heifers averaged £1388.   

There were two steers exhibited from Kilntown Farms, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle, the champion and top price was a very stylish  April 2013 born steer sold to Mr A Paterson, Low Three Mark, Stoneykirk for 1500gns,  Kilnstown’s other steer sold to M/s  E Telfer & Son, Newton High House, Newton, Stocksfield, Northumberland for 900gns.  Both steers will be shown at the summer shows. 

Also this day was the Bents dispersal on behalf of the Executors of the Late David Thomson.   A total of 23 animals were forward, including the aged bull Blackcraig Oddity which made 1400gns to Mr W Glover, Islay.  The top price female was for a dun cow, Lulu 362 of Bents, this Lochdochart Director daughter made 1550gns and was sold with a heifer calf at foot to A Lamont, Croish, Kilmouaig, Tiree.  
Two heifers  incalf  realised 1380gns , Daisy 484 and Daisy 485, both Blackcraig Oddity daughters sold to RHS Shaw, Gledpark, Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire  and  Blackcraig Noreen 0244 returned to her breeders John and Ann Finlay for 1200gns.

The young heifers sold well, to a top of 780gns for Polly 505 and Beauty 515 of Bents they went home with AM McIntyre, Dalchalloch, Pitlochry, Perthshire.

Averages
20 Bulls £2814 (-£255)
33 served heifers £1500 (-£191)
4 heifers in calf  £2063.25
25 Bulling heifers £1132  (-£275)
2 steers  £1260  (+£168)

Lot No

Price Purchaser

1

1900

M/s Cole, Greenwell Farm, Yelverton

2

4000

A Mastall, Germany

3

2500

M/s Jordan, Moortwon Gate, Gidleigh, Chagford, Devon. 

4

4000

M/s Dickinson, Brockstone, Kentmere, Kendal

5

1000

B Jingles, 2 Mulleughsandal Road, Larne, Co Antrim

6

1600

N/S

7

4000

M/s J Heard, Hughslade, Okehampton

8

N/F

9

N/F

10

N/F

11

2500

D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie

12

2500

E & F Malcolm, Gribun,  Islay

13

5200

M/s Tullie, Bowanhill, Hawick

14

N/S

15

N/S

16

2500

M/s Gourlay, Craigmuie, Moniaive, Thornhill

17

3000

M/s Langdon,Criptor Farm, Samford Spinney, Yelverton, Devon

18

N/F

19

2000

Mr Davidson, East Deloraine

20

3800

Mr J Ions, High Thorneyburn, Falstone, Hexham

21

3000

Troloss Farms, Troloss, Elvanfoot

22

3000

Percy Farms

23

1500

M/s Abel, Higher Godsworthy, Petertavy, Devon

24

N/S

25

N/S

26

2000

Mr P Skinner, 121a Psalter Lane, Sheffield

27

2600

M/s Thomson

28

N/S

Led Females

29

4100

D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie

30

1000

Messrs A & Y Allan, Beck House, Killington, Near Kirkby Lonsdale

31

N/S

32

1200

Messrs A & Y Allan, Beck House, Killington, Near Kirkby Lonsdale

33

2000

Messrs Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland

34

2600

M/s Kennedy Moffat, Craigenvey, Moniaive, Dumfries

35

1100

Mr Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castlederge, Co Tyrone

36

1150

Mr Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castlederge, Co Tyrone

37

1000

Messrs Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland

38

1800

Messrs Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland

39

N/S

40

1800

Messrs Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland

41

1700

Messrs Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland

42

900

Mr Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castlederge, Co Tyrone

43

1600

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

44

1200

D & W Bowman, Bagbie, Carsluith, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire

45

1500

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas

46

2700

Mr W McCornick, Barquhill, Wigtown, Newton Stewart

47

1000

Messrs Spours & Sons, Twizell Farm, Belford, Northumberland

48

1050

Mr H Kraft, Germany

49

1500

N & BM Ireland, Newhouse Farm, Drigg, Holmrook

50

1700

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

51

2700

D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie

52

2200

J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries

53

N/S

54

N/S

55

1200

D & A Weeks, Ty Gwyn, Gilwern, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

56

2000

N & BM Ireland, Newhouse Farm, Drigg, Holmrook

57

1400

A Mastall, Germany

58

1400

Mr H Kraft, Germany

59

1100

A Mastall, Germany

60

1300

D & W Bowman, Bagbie, Carsluith, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire

61

1400

A Mastall, Germany

62

1350

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

63

1300

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas

64

1250

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas

65

1600

Mrs R Craig, Broomfield Lodge, Broomfield Road, Ayr

66

1400

Mr Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Castlederge, Co Tyrone

67

1800

Mrs R Craig, Broomfield Lodge, Broomfield Road, Ayr

68

1000

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

69

N/F

70

1300

MH & JR Weir, Falbae, Creetown, Newton Stewart

71

1350

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

72

1050

Mr Robinson, Ottercops, Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle

73

800

WG & H Kyle, Spout Bank, Brampton, Cumbria

74

1300

MH & JR Weir, Falbae, Creetown, Newton Stewart

75

N/S

76

1500

Mr Laidler, West Hamdaxwood, Fauldhouse

77

1600

Mr M Boone, 49 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland 

78

N/F

79

1350

Messrs A & Y Allan, Beck House, Killington, Near Kirkby Lonsdale

80

1200

Messrs A & Y Allan, Beck House, Killington, Near Kirkby Lonsdale

81

1350

Messrs A & Y Allan, Beck House, Killington, Near Kirkby Lonsdale

82

N/F

83

1500

JWK Paterson & Son, Low Threemark, Stoneykirk, Stranraer

84

900

E Telfer & Son, Newton High House, Newton, Stocksfield, Northumberland

85

700

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

86

700

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

87

1300

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

88

1050

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas

89

900

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

90

850

W Glover, Cladville, Islay

91

1200

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas

92

900

WF Welsh, Nether Raigenputtock, Lochurr, Moniaive, Thornhill

93

1550

A Lamont, Croish, Kilmoluaig, Tiree

94

750

A Lamont, Croish, Kilmoluaig, Tiree

95

N/F

96

550

B Jingles, 2 Mulleughsandal Road, Larne, Co Antrim

97

1380

RH S Shaw, Gledpark, Borgue

98

1380

RH S Shaw, Gledpark, Borgue

99

620

AM McIntyre, Dalchalloch, Pitlochry 

100

620

AM McIntyre, Dalchalloch, Pitlochry 

101

500

H Lagan, 10 Carnamoney Lane, Draperstown

102

500

H Lagan, 10 Carnamoney Lane, Draperstown

103

780

AM McIntyre, Dalchalloch, Pitlochry 

104

780

AM McIntyre, Dalchalloch, Pitlochry 

105

600

H Lagan, 10 Carnamoney Lane, Draperstown

106

600

H Lagan, 10 Carnamoney Lane, Draperstown

107

700

A Lamont, Croish, Kilmoluaig, Tiree

108

700

A Lamont, Croish, Kilmoluaig, Tiree

109

760

B Jingles, 2 Mulleughsandal Road, Larne, Co Antrim

110

760

B Jingles, 2 Mulleughsandal Road, Larne, Co Antrim

111

720

RH S Shaw, Gledpark, Borgue

112

720

RH S Shaw, Gledpark, Borgue

 

Overall Beef Championship Judge:- Mr Jimmy Mulholland, Midtown Farm, Great Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria.
Native Classes Judge:- Mr Ian Neish, Craigeassie, Forfar.

 

Galloways reign supreme in the native awards at Scotland’s National Winter Show,  a pure bred Galloway bullock exhibited by Messrs M Telford and H Claxton, Newton High House, Newton, Stocksfield, Northumberland, won the best native award at the show which had moved to a Saturday.    This April 2012 born bullock named Digby was bred at Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle and was purchased at the  Society spring show and sale held at Castle Douglas.  Digby is by the AI sire Orinocho of Over Barskeoch and out of Doreen 31st of Kilnstown.  Malcolm and Helen also received the new prize of £250 from the Galloway Cattle Society,  this is the first time it has been won since its introduction, this prize is for a Galloway if it wins the Best Native award at the show.   Digby is full brother to Super Mario  who  won the native champion at the Scottish Winter Fair in 2010.

In the steer class, sire by a Galloway, it was a cross Galloway which clinched the first prize, this dun coloured November 2012 born bullock called Onapromise was bred and exhibited by Mr Neil Slack, Plum Tree House, Newby Penrith, Cumbria.  Neil is a regular exhibitor of commercial cattle and Onapromise is out of a previous show heifer Golden Promise which is a Charolais cross and by the AI sire and previous Highland Show champion Blackcraig Kodiac.

 

The heifer class at the show is for heifer sired by any Native sire and it was a Galloway which took first prize,  Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch exhibited by J & S Ross, Romesboech, Shawhead, Dumfries was a stylish winner.   This September 2011 born heifer is by their senior stock sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod and out of the show cow Doon of Nerys 42nd.

Also at the show was our Young Handlers competition,  this competition now in its second year,  was very well supported with 7 young members taken part. The competition was sponsored by Nith Valley Construction,  Natural Stockcare Ltd, Craig Wilson Ltd, Ayr, Farm Stock Ltd (Scotland). First in a very strong competition was Hayden McEleavey Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries he also received the handsome trophy kindly donated by Mr Billy Melrose.   Seconded was last year’s winner Miss Sophie Harvey, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, with Sophie’s sister Beth third and brother Jamie forth.

 

The Winter Fair has its own Young Handlers competition and it was young McKenzie Ross, Romesboech who received first prize in  the 12 years old and under competition.  Well Done.  

Also awarded at the show was the Lew Watson Memorial Trophy,  this award is for the best two animals, shown by one exhibitor was won by Messrs P & EB Robson, Middle Horselyhope Farm, Waskerley, Consett, Co Durham, with two entries, one bullock, (Will I Am)  and one heifer  (Candy Girl) they where purchased from Kilnstown Farms Ltd.  Both animals are Limousin crosses and out of  Limousin x Salers x Galloway cows.  This stylish pair is destined for the National Beef Association Beef Expo at Hexham in May.  

LEADING AWARDS

Steer sired by a Galloway
1st  Mr Neil Slack, Onapromise, sire Blackcraig Kodiac
2nd M/s Telford and Claxton, Digby, sire Orinocho of Over Barskeoch  (Sold at Carlisle Mart  620kg for £2.70ppk or £1674.00)
3rd Mr Andrew Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick, Jeff, sire Ben Lomond Rolex (Sold at St Boswells Mart 580kgs for £2.75ppk or £1600.40)
4th Klondyke Farms, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill, Dan the Man, sire Holsten Ed (Sold at Dumfries Mart 595Kg for £3.00 or £1785)
5th Klondyke Farms, CJ, sired by Holsten Lord. (Sold at Dumfries Mart 510kg  for £2.35 or £1198.50)

Heifer, sired by any Native Sire
1st J & S Ross, Romesboech, Shawhead, Dumfries, Nerys 1307 of Romesbeoch, sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
2nd Mr Dermot Small, Black Betty (Aberdeen Angus)
3rd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Klondyke Gorgeous, sire Holsten Lord
4th Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Glasgow,  Ben Lomond Vimto, sire Vom Bechtelsbery- Efendi.

Young Members Handlers Competition
1st Hayden McEleavey Ross
2nd Sophie Harvey
3rd Beth Harvey
4th Jamie Harvey
5th Andrew Tullie
6th Callum Park
7th Alex Davidson.

UPDATED November 14th,2013

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Welcome to Germany

Wildeshausen be reached:

• by plane via Frankfurt or Munich to Bremen
• from Bremen by train in 65 minutes hourly
  Or 30 minutes by taxi
• By train from Hamburg-City in 2 1/2 hours
• very good motorway access at highway A1

We want to show you what Galloways?

• Of course you can see in Germany evolved Scottish genetics
• A lot of Scottish genetics crossed with Canadian genetics and pure Canadian genetics
• As the result of both you will see German Galloways which are asked in a lot of different countries
• We will show you Galloways in any colour

Judges;-Mr George Neve, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton & Mr Norman Ireland, Newhouse Farm, Drigg, Holmrook.

One of the best shows and sales in recent years meant there was a real buzz about Galloways at Carlisle. Harrison & Hetherington’s main auction mart. With 100% clearance on females and a massive £734 increase in average for heifers with calf or in milk resulted in vendors going home with a smile on their faces and prospective purchasers going home empty handed.

The female champion was the much fancied and very stylish senior heifer West Acres Fern from Mr Graham Noble, West Acres, Kirklinton, Carlisle, she is by the old AI Bull Grange Mozart and out of Barlaes Nancy, which Graham kept after his dispersal and sadly lost only last month. This September 2011 born heifer made 2400gns and went home with the judge Mr Norman Ireland. Mr Ireland purchased 13 pedigree females including the reserve champion from Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle, Bridget 24th of Kilsntown is by Orinocho of Over Barskeoch and out of Bridget 8th of Kilnstown, this March 2012 born heifer sold for 1500gns. She was from a consignment of 6 pedigree junior heifers from Kilntown, which averaged 1591gns.

The male champion, Popeye of Over Barskeoch was from J & M Thomson, Nether Linkin, Gelston, Castle Douglas, this 2007 born Greenloop Limited Edition son sold for 1200gns to CA Hall, Whitchester Farm, Haltwhistle, this impressive bull was only being sold as his daughters were being retained in the herd.

Also making 1200gns was the reserve male champion Medely of High Creoch from G & K Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, this Excelsior of High Creoch son and out of Charity 16th of High Creoch went home with Mr D Scott, The Minch, Bolton Low House, Wigton for a new stock bull.

The best pair of heifers was from WG & HM Kyle, Spout Bank Farm, Brampton, Cumbria, Poppy and Lovage of Nether Linkin, bred by J & M Thomson, Nether Linkin, these stylish heifers were both Popeye of Over Barskeoch daughters (which had been sold earlier in the day) made 2000gns each to Mr H Paterson, High Ickethwaite, Rushland, Ulverston.

A great run of 10 heifers with Bluegray calves at foot from regular consigners W & M McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm Kirkcudbrightshire made an impressive average of 1788gns. Top price for the McMorran family was Tracy 20th of Miefield, this Loyal of Kilnstown daughter made 1950gns to A & A Hogg, Milnholm, Langholm, next at 1880gns was Lady Nancy 85th of Miefield another Loyal of Kilnstown daughter sold to RE Wood & Son, Kingledores, Biggar, Lanarkshire.

AVERAGES
2 Bulls £1260
16 Heifers in calf or in milk £1905 (+£733.84)
29 Bulling heifers £1109 £933.88, (+£175.12)
6 Cows in calf or in milk £441 (-£205.33)

LEADING AWARDS
Marshall Jackson Cup ( Champion Female) Won by Mr CG Noble, West Acres Fern

Solmain Cup (Best Junior Bulling Heifer) Won by Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bridget 24th of Kilnstown

Issac Hedley Cup (Best Pair Calving Heifers) Won by Messrs WG & HM Kyle, Poppy & Lovage of Nether Linkins

Pedigree Bull
1st J & M Thomson, Nether Linkins, Gelston, Castle Douglas – Popeye of Over Barskeoch to CA Hall, Whitchester Farm, Haltwhistle for 1200gns
2nd M/s G & K Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire – Medley of High Creoch to D Scott, The Minch, Bolton Low House, Wigton for 1200gns
3rd M/s W & M McMorran & Sons, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire – Loyal of Mielfield
4th Mr K Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland, Brampton – Onyx of Snowden Close

Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk
1st M/s WG & HM Kyle, Spoutbank, Brampton – Culmark Sarah to Mr N Ireland, Newhouse, Drigg for 2150gns
2nd M/s W & M McMorran & Sons – Brownie 106th of Miefield to RE Wood & Sons, Kingledores, Broughton, Biggar for 1650gns
3rd M/s W & M McMorran & Sons – Scottish Queen 171st of Miefield to A Noble, High House Banks, Brampton, Cumbria for 1800gns

Pedigree senior bulling heifer
1st Mr C G Noble, West Acres, Kirklinton, Cumbria – West Acres Fern to Mr N Ireland for 2400gns
2nd M/s G & K Gilligan – Fascination 30th of High Creoch to Mr N Ireland for 1120gns
3rd Mr W Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie – Lady Nancy 532 of Whitehill to TJ Robinson, Ottercops, Kirkwhelpington, Newcastle for 950gns

Pedigree junior bulling heifer
1st Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown Farm, Bewcastle, Carlisle – Bridget 24th of Kilnstown to Mr N Ireland for 1500gns
2nd Kilnstown Farms Ltd – May 19th of Kilnstown to Mr N Ireland for 1900gns 
3rd Mr P Jackson, Roan Farm, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire – Roan Border Angelia to GH White & Son, Hartsgarth, Newcastleton for 1200gns