STEWARTRY SHOW – Saturday 27^th July, 2024. JUDGE – Caroline McMillan, Ayrshire. 

The Stewartry Show, now held on a Saturday, enjoyed a warm and sunny day that was perfect for both exhibitors and public. Once again, the Ross Family from Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries, clinched the Galloway Champion title with their outstanding entry, Kirkstead Lea G11. This September 2022 born, is a daughter of Blackcraig Bugsy Malone who was purchased in 2021 for 7000gns and out of Kirkstead Lea D14 who is a Troloss Impeccable daughter. The family purchased Kirkstead Lea G11 bred by RA McClymont, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk at this year’s Castle Douglas Spring show and sale for 2400gns. Kirkstead Lea G11 has had a successful show season, being crowned the Breed Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show and earning the Reserve Champion title at the Royal Highland Show.

The reserve champion was Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh owned by Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas and shown by daughter Natasha Hunter Blair.  She is sired by Nucamp of Balgray and is out of Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh, a daughter of the renowned Ladywells Notable 242N (Canada). The heifer has already made a name for herself in the show ring. Prior to her success at the Stewartry Show, she was named Reserve Junior Champion at the  Royal Highland Show.

The best bull calf was from new exhibitor Will McCarthy, Cosy Cottage, Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, this September 23 born is by  Blackcraig Drambuie and is destined for the Castle Douglas sale in spring 2025.  Will also received the trophy for best opposite sex to the champion, this April 23 born bull by Warhorse of Finland was bought as a calf at the 2024 sale at Castle Douglas in February. He will be used at home with cows this winter.

 

Leading Awards

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, Romesbeoch, Shawhead

The Cally Cup for Best Galloway Animal of opposite sex to the Champion –     Kypehill Desperado, from new exhibitor Will McCarthy, Cosy Cottage, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, 

Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Rodney Fortnum for Best Galloway Calf   -  Borgue Espresso Martini  from Will McCarthy, Cosy Cottage, Borgue, Kirkcudbright

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

 

Class Results 

Bull

• 1^st Will McCarthy, Cosy Cottage, Borgue, Kirkcudbright – Kypehill Desperado, born 06/04/23 sire Warhorse of Fingland dam Dalebrook Robin
• 2^nd J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries –  Gage of Romesbeoch born 21/09/22 sire Strathurr Yogie, dam Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch. 
• 3^rd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill
• 4^th Klondyke Farms Ltd - 

 

Heifer   in calf at show

• 1^st J & S Ross – Nerys of Romesbeoch
• 2^nd D & L Watret, Muirfield, Hightae, Lockerbie– Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh born 16/09/21 sire Blackcraig Ynot dam Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh
• 3^rd D & L Watret – Blackcraig Rose D1299 born 15/09/22 sire Barlaes Rivellino dam Rose 29^th of Auchenhay
• 4^th  Messrs Vevers & Charnock, Woodhead, Lochanhead, Dumfries – Doreen 42^nd of Kilnstown born 01/05/2022 sire Troloss Nitro dam Doreen 40th of Kilnstown
• 5^th Messrs Vevers & Charnock – Cardona Noreen 349 born 10/04/2022 sire Kirkstead Commodore dam Blackcraig Noreen Z805

       

Heifer Stirk

• 1^st  J & S Ross, -  Kirkstead Lea G11 born 23/09/22 sire Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, dam Kirkstead Lea D14
• 2^nd P Hunter Blair – Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh born 04/10/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh

 

Bull calf born on or after 1^st September 2023

• 1^st Will McCarthy -   Borgue Espresso Martini sire Blackcraig Drambuie
• 2^nd P Hunter Blair -

 

Best group of three animals

• 1^st  J & S Ross  

Moffat Show –31^st August, 2024. Judge – Mr Iain Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas.

Galloway clinched overall championship at the sun-drenched show.

It was the well-known show heifer, Kirkstead Lea G11, from Jim, Selina, and Doug Ross of Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries, that claimed top honours at a sun-drenched Moffat Show. Kirkstead Lea G11 swept the competition, winning Breed Champion, Beef Champion, and Overall Champion. This September 2022-born heifer is a daughter of Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, who was purchased in 2021 for 7000gns, and out of Kirkstead Lea D14, a daughter of Troloss Impeccable. The Ross family purchased Kirkstead Lea G11, bred by R.A. McClymont of Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk, at this year’s Castle Douglas Spring Show and Sale for 2400gns.

Kirkstead Lea G11 has enjoyed a highly successful show season, having been crowned Breed Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show and Stewartry, as well as earning the Reserve Champion title at both the Royal Highland Show and Dumfries Show.

The reserve champion, Nerys 2566 of Romesbeoch was from the same home as the champion, this February 2022 born Penninghame Windward daughter is out of Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch.

 

Leading Awards

The Annan Cup – Best Animal of the Galloway Breed in the Show -  J & S Ross, Kirkstead Lea  G11

The Craigbeck Cup – Best Animal in the Galloway Classes, bred by exhibitor  - J & S Ross - Nerys 2566 of Romesbeoch 

 

Class Results 

Bull, any age

1^st   J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Gage of Romesbeoch born 21/09/22 sire Strathurr Yogie, dam Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch. 

Cow in milk or in calf

1^st  D & R Cornthwaite – Phoebe of Balgray born 04/09/19 sire Troloss Impreccable, dam Penninghame Queen 

Best heifer in calf, born on or after 1^st September, 2021

1^st J & S Ross – Nerys 2566 of Romesbeoch born 07/02/22 sire Penninghame Windward, dam Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch

Yearling Heifer, born on or after 1^st September 2021

1^st  J & S Ross, -  Kirkstead Lea G11 born 23/09/22 sire Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, dam Kirkstead Lea D14

2^nd J Common & Sons, Crossdykes, Lockerbie, - Kirkstead Nancy G7 born 20/09/2022, sire Blackcraig Bugsy Malone dam Kirkstead Nancy X7

Calf

1^st D & R Cornthwaite, Ufemia of Balgray, born 05/09/2023 sire Blackcraig Kodiac   dam Sarafina of Balgray

Dumfries and Lockerbie Show – 3^rd August, 2024. Judge – Mr Andrew Waugh, Kilnstown Farm, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Cumbria.   

Bright sunshine welcomed exhibitors and the public alike to the Dumfries and Lockerbie Show, held on the outskirts of Dumfries. The event enjoyed a remarkable turnout, with the Galloway cattle section being the largest and most prominent, showcasing an exceptional array of livestock that the South West has to offer. Our sincere thanks go to all the exhibitors for presenting such an impressive display of Galloways in their home district.

The Finlay Family of Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas, claimed the top award with Blackcraig Blondchen D1314. This 35-month-old heifer, sired by Nucamp of Balgray—a bull whose progeny have reached up to 7,000gns for sons and 7,500gns for daughters. Her dam, Blackcraig Blondchen Z850, was the champion at the 2024 Great Yorkshire Show and is a daughter of Blackcraig Xtreme. Z850 and  has recently contributed to an Embryo Transfer (ET) program to Australia. Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 has already had a successful year, securing the championship at the Royal Highland Show.

The Reserve Champion title was awarded to Kirkstead Lea  G11 from the Ross Family of Romesbeoch, Shawhead. This 22-month-old heifer is sired by Blackcraig Bugsy Malone and out of Kirkstead Lea D14, a daughter of the prolific Troloss Impeccable. Kirkstead Noreen G11 was purchased at the Castle Douglas 2024 Spring Sale for 2,400gns. Her recent successes include championships at the Great Yorkshire and Stewartry Shows and the reserve championship at the Royal Highland Show.

Congratulations to Archie McMillan, Over Barskeoch who received champion native calf with Hope of Over Barskeoch and reserve in the young handlers competition. 

 

Breed Champion 

J & A Finlay - Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

Reserve Breed Champion

J & S Ross -   Kirkstead Lea G11

 

Leading Awards

Frank Hunter Blair Memorial Trophy  - Won by J & A Finlay - Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

Union Challenge Cup For Best Galloway Won by J & A Finlay - Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

Special Prize from MacMin for best Animal Won  by J & A Finlay - Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

Special Prize from MacMin for best Reserve Animal Won by J & S Ross -   Kirkstead Lea G11

Lockerbie Agricultural Society Challenge Cup for Best Group of two animals  & National show trophy presented by Mr John McIlwraith, Canada.  Won by J & S Ross 

The Bell – Irving Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup to be awarded to the Best Galloway from the old Lockerbie Show Area.  -  D & R Cornthwaite  

 

Class Results 

Bull

1^st J & S Ross – Gage of Romesbeoch born 21/09/22 sire Strathurr Yogie, dam Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch. 

2^nd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill –   

3^rd Klondyke Farms Ltd -

 

Cow in milk or in calf 

1^st  D & R Cornthwaite – Phoebe of Balgray born 04/09/19 sire Troloss Impeccable, dam Penninghame Queen 

2^nd J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas -  Blackcraig Blondchen Z850,  born 11/10/2017, s.Blackcraig Xtreme, d.Blackcraig Blondchen W554

 

Heifer born between 1^st September 2021  and 1^st September 2022 and to produce a calf within 9 months of the Show.

1^st J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 born 02/01/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Blackcraig Blondchen Z850

 2^nd J & S Ross – Nerys 2566 of Romesbeoch born 07/02/22 sire Penninghame Windward, dam Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch

3^rd D & L Watret, Muirfield, Hightae, Lockerbie– Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh born 16/09/21 sire Blackcraig Ynot dam Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh

4^th D & L Watret – Blackcraig Rose D1299 born 15/09/22 sire Barlaes Rivellino dam Rose 29^th of Auchenhay

5^th Messrs Vevers & Charnock, Woodhead, Lochanhead, Dumfries - Cardona Noreen 349 born 10/04/2022 sire Kirkstead Commodore  dam Blackcraig Noreen Z805

6^th Messrs Vevers & Charnock - Doreen 42^nd of Kilnstown born 01/05/2022 sire Troloss Nitro dam Doreen 40th of Kilnstown

 

Heifer Stirk born between 1^st  September 2022 and 31^st August 2023

1^st  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries-  Kirkstead Lea G11 born 23/09/22 sire Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, dam Kirkstead Lea D14

2^nd P Hunter Blair – Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh born 04/10/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh

 

Bull Calf

1^st        D & R Cornthwaite

2^nd       J & A Finlay

3^rd        Peter Hunter Blair 

 

Heifer Calf

1^st   D & R Cornthwaite –

2^nd D & C Logan, Greenhead, Alva, Clackmannanshire – Rogan Katie 2^nd sire Blackcraig Kodiac dam Barlaes Katie 82^nd

3^rd Mr Allan McMillan, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Hope of Over Barskeoch, born 05/11/2023 sire Explosion of Over Barskeoch  dam Biddy Y of Over Barskeoch

4^th J & S Ross

 

Pair of Animals

1^st J & S Ross 

2^nd  D & R Cornthwaite

3^rd  D & L Watret

4^th  Messrs Vevers & Charnock

Great Yorkshire Show 9^th to 12^th July 2024, Judge: Mr George Harvey, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow   

• Overall, female & junior champion -  Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk. 
• Reserve female, overall reserve champion – Blackcraig Blondchen Z850, exhibited and bred by J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas
• Male champion– Gage of Romesbeoch,   exhibited and bred by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries. 
• Reserve junior champion – Gladiator of Romesbeoch exhibited and bred by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries. 

The forecast had predicted rain, and it was certainly accurate. From the early hours of the morning, the heavens opened, leading to a persistent downpour that lasted throughout the judging on the first day of the popular Great Yorkshire show. Both exhibitors and animals were subjected to the relentless rain, resulting in everyone getting thoroughly soaked.  

In less than favourable conditions, it was Kirkstead Lea G11 from Jim & Selina Ross, son Doug and grandson Lloyd, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, which shone through to receive the championship and junior  awards, this September 2022 born, is a daughter of Blackcraig Bugsy Malone who was purchased in 2021 for 7000gns and out of Kirkstead Lea D14 who is a Troloss Impeccable daughter. The family purchased Kirkstead Lea G11 bred by RA McClymont, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk at this year’s Castle Douglas Spring show and sale for 2400gns and on her only previous outing,  she was reserve champion at this year’s Royal Highland Show. 

Romesbeoch also received the male championship award with Gage of Romesbeoch, this September 2023 born bull is by Strathurr Yogi  and out of Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch, a Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh daughter. The family also took the reserve male award with Gladiator of Romesbeoch this junior bull who also  received the junior reserve rosette is by the homebred Ego of Romesbeoch and out of Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch. 

Blackcraig Blondchen Z850 secured the reserve overall champion title for John, Ann, and son, Iain Finlay of Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas. This 7 year old cow which has been recently flushed with embryos from her having been sold to Australia,   is sired by Blackcraig Xtream and out of Blackcraig Blondchen W554.    Her daughter Blondchen D1314 had been champion at the Royal Highland show the month before. 

In the pairs competition, new members David and Lynn Watret from Muirfield, Lockerbie, emerged victorious. Their exceptional pair of stylish heifers not only took the championship award but also secured an entry into the new interbreed pairs competition. The winning pair consisted of Blackcraig Rose D1299,  a daughter of Barlaes Rivellion and  out of Rose 29th of Auchenhay and Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh, sired by Blackcraig Ynot and out of Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh.

This year the Breed was able to compete in the interbreed teams competitions which resulted in a tremendous result as Gage of Romesbeoch, Kirkstead Lea G11, Blackcraig Blondchen Z850 & D1314 received fourth place. Well done to all.   

Once again Jason and Sarah Wareham, Tottingworth Farms Ltd, East Sussex traveled the long journey north to show their Galloways and  Belties. Once again they were flying the Galloway flag in the commercial classes where their     Galloway cross heifer - Star Bar, this  home bred was first in her class.  This followed on from last year’s successes and  native champion at the 2024 Royal Highland Show. 

The Society would like to give thanks to David and Debs Heath for hosting the Galloway Bar, along with their daughter Emma, they  extends a very warm welcome to everyone at the show and ensure one and all have  a great time.       

Overall, the weather was far from ideal and we thank the exhibitors for their   dedication and perseverance to continue to show their animals in horrible conditions. 

 

Leading Awards    

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion:-   Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk.

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion:-    Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk.

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

 

Class Placings 

Class 67 BULL born before 1 January 2023. 

• 1^st J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries - Gage of Romesbeoch,   b.21/09/2022, s.Strathurr Yogi, d.Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch

Class 68 BULL born on or after 1 January 2023.

• 1^st J & S Ross  Gladiator of Romesbeoch,   b.11/04/2023, s.Ego of Romesbeoch, d.Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch 

Class 69 COW any age. 

• 1^st J & A Finlay , Blackcraig, Blondchen Z850,   b.11/10/2017, s.Blackcraig Xtreme, d.Blackcraig Blondgen W554
• 2nd D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie, Phoebe of Balgray,   b.04/09/2019, s.Troloss Impeccable, d.Penninghame Queen 

Class 70 COW born on or between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022. 

• 1^st J & A  Finlay  - Blackcraig Blondchen D1314, b.21/09/2021, s.Nucamp of Balgray, d.Blackcraig Blondchen Z850 
• 2^nd Messrs J & J Graham & Mr D Gall, Mains of Burnhead, Blair Drummond, Stirling  Blackcraig Noreen,  b.25/09/2021, s.Nucamp of Balgray, d.Blackcraig Noreen
• 3^rdTottingworth Farms Ltd, Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex, Wareham’s Gracie’s 2nd,  ,b.04/01/2022, s.Warehams Blackjack, d.Warehams Gracie 1^st
• 4^th Messrs D & L Watret, Muirfield, Lockerbie   - Blackcraig Rose D1299,  b.15/09/2021, s.Barlaes Rivellino, d.Rose 29th of Auchenhay   
• 5^th  Messrs D & L Watret  - Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh  b.16/09/2021, s.Blackcraig Ynot, d.Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh 

Class 71 COW born on or after 1 September 2022. 

• 1^st J & S Ross, Kirkstead Lea G11,   b.23/09/2022, s.Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, d.Kirkstead Lea
• 2^nd Miss J Cowie, Gatehouse of Fleet, Clerkhill Thyme,   b.19/03/2023, s.Outlook of Trolossé, d.Clerkhill Ohio
• 3^rd  D & R Cornthwaite, Tiana of Balgray,   b.19/09/2022, s.Blackcraig Kodiac, d.Penninghame Queen

Class 72 GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS the property of the same exhibitor. Open to animals already entered and SHOWN in this breed section.  

• 1st J & S  Ross  Kirkstead Lea G11, Gage of Romesbeoch & Gladiator of Romesbeoch  

Class 73 PAIR OF ANIMALS the property of the same exhibitor but not necessarily bred by the exhibitor. Open to animals already entered and SHOWN in this breed section. The winner of this class is eligible for the Pairs Championship on Friday of Show. (4 entries)

• 1^st Messrs D & L Watret  -  Blackcraig Rose D1299  & Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh 
• 2^nd J & S Ross – Gage & Gladiator of Romesbeoch
• 3^rd J & A Finlay -  Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 & Blackcraig Blondchen Z850

Royal Highland Show – Edinbrugh, 20th  to 23rd June, 2024

Judge: Mr Jimmy Wallace, Fingland, Dalry, Castle Douglas. 

• Overall & female champion- Blackcraig Blondchen D1314, exhibited and bred by J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas
• Reserve female, overall reserve and junior female champion – Kirkstead Lea G11 exhibited by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead bred by RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow, Selkirk. 
• Male and junior male champion  – Gage of Romesbeoch,   exhibited and bred by J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries. 
• Reserve junior female – Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh exhibited and bred by P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas. 

Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 Shines at Championship Debut

Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 secured the overall  championship on her first outing for John, Ann, and Iain Finlay of Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas. This September 2021 heifer, is sired by Nucamp of Balgray, who was purchased through a private deal and has produced sons fetching up to 7000gns and daughters reaching 7500gns. On the dam’s side, Blackcraig Blondchen Z850, a daughter of Blackcraig Xtreme, has recently contributed to an ET (Embryo Transfer) programme to Australia. 

The reserve champion was Kirkstead Lea G11, exhibited by Jim, Selina, and Doug Ross of Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries. This 21-month-old heifer, who also received the junior championship award, is by Blackcraig Bugsy Malone.   Kirkstead Lea G11 was purchased at the Castle Douglas 2024 spring sale for 2400gns. Her dam, Kirkstead Lea D14, is sired by the prolific Troloss Impeccable.

Romesbeoch also received the male champion with Gage of Romesbeoch, this September 2023 born bull is by Strathurr Yogi  and out of Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch, a Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh daughter. 

The reserve junior champion Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh, from Peter Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas,  this October 2022 who  is also by Nucamp of Balgray and out of Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh a Ladywells Notable 242N (Canada) daughter.

Congratulations to James Campbell, Kypeside, Strathaven, who received the new exhibitor award which is kindly donated by David and Debs Heath. 

Well travelled Jason and Sarah Wareham, from Sussex   exhibited a Galloway cross in the Commercial section -  Star bar, a home bred Galloway cross heifer achieved the Native Championship for the second year running. 

As in previous years, the Society proudly hosted its exhibition stand at the event. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who staffed the stand, contributed delicious sweet treats, and joined us for the after-show drinks reception. Your support and participation is much appreciated.

 

Leading Awards

Champion Medal, Dr William Heughan Memorial Trophy, The Dr Gillespie Memorial Challenge Trophy and cash prize for breed champion.

John and Ann Finlay, Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

Rosette for best Junior Female

J & S Ross, Kirkstead Lea G11

Rosette for best Junior Bull,                                                                  

 J & S Ross, Gage of Romesbeoch

Junior Champion Prize of £25, Rosette for best Junior Animal, 

J & S Ross, Kirkstead Lea G11

Rosette for reserve Junior Animal 

P Hunter Blair, Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh

The Francis Gourlay Galloway Cattle Society Memorial Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Female

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

Rosette for reserve Female

J & S Ross, Kirkstead Lea G11

The Galloway Cattle Society 100^th Show Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Bull

J & S Ross, Gage of Romesbeoch

Rosette for best reserve bull

 No Entries

 

Bronze Medal for Breeder of best Bull

J & S Ross, Gage of Romesbeoch

Rosette for herdsman in charge of best Animal.

Mr Iain Finlay

Rosette for best Animal bred by Exhibitor

J & A Finlay, Blackcraig Blondchen D1314

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 kindly presented by David and Debs Heath, Yorkshire Show   

James Campbell 

 

Class Placings

FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2023           

1^st P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Countess Emma of Nether Cleugh born 04/02/23 sire Klondyke Domino, dam Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh

2^nd J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas – Blackcraig Blondchen E1500 born 02/03/23 sire Blackcraig Acrobat, dam Blackcraig Blondchen Z850

3^rd James Campbell, Kypehill, Strathaven, Lanarkshire – Kypehill Lonesome Dove born 09/04/23 sire Warhorse of Fingland, dam Napalm of Balgray

4^th Judith Cowie, 52 Catherine Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire – Clerkhill Thyme born 19/03/23 sire Outlook of Trolosse, dam Clerkhill Ohio 

 

FEMALE born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2022                    

1^st  J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries-  Kirkstead Lea G11 born 23/09/22 sire Blackcraig Bugsy Malone, dam Kirkstead Lea D14

2^nd P Hunter Blair – Foxglove Eyebright of Nether Cleugh born 04/10/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Foxglove Xaviera of Nether Cleugh

3^rd D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie – Tiana of Balgray born 19/09/22 sire Blackcraig Kodiac dam Penninghame Queen 

  

FEMALE born on or between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022

1^st J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Blondchen D1314 born 02/01/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray, dam Blackcraig Blondchen Z850

2^nd D Gall and J & J Graham, Burnbank, Blair Drummond, Stirling – Blackcraig Noreen D1321 born 02/01/22 sire Nucamp of Balgray dam Blackcraig Noreen

3^rd J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm. Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex – Tottingworth’s Gracie 2^nd, born 04/01/22 sire Wareham Blackjack, dam Wareham’s Grace 1^st   

4^th J & S Ross – Nerys 2566 of Romesbeoch born 07/02/22 sire Penninghame Windward, dam Nerys 2175 of Romesbeoch

5^th R & V Marshall, 29 York Street,  Inverurie, Keith, Banffshire   – Barlaes Black Ice 9^th   born 02/01/22, sire Buccleuch Buster, dam Barlaes Black Ice 6^th

6^th D & L Watret, Muirfield, Hightae, Lockerbie– Countess Delilah of Nether Cleugh born 16/09/21 sire Blackcraig Ynot dam Countess Winnie of Nether Cleugh

7^th D & L Watret – Blackcraig Rose D1299 born 15/09/22 sire Barlaes Rivellino dam Rose 29^th of Auchenhay

8^th Robert Galloway, Cardona, Perthshire – Cardona Fiona 358  born 14/04/2022 sire Kirkstead Commondore dam Klondyke Lassie

9^th R & V Marshall – Irene 39^th of Gass born 03/02/22 sire Tegsnose Kodiak, dam Irene 47^th of Gass

 

FEMALE, in Milk, born before 1st September 2021                         

1^st  D & R Cornthwaite – Phoebe of Balgray born 04/09/19 sire Troloss Impreccable, dam Penninghame Queen 

 

BULL born on or after 1st January 2022 

1^st J & S Ross – Gage of Romesbeoch born 21/09/22 sire Strathurr Yogie, dam Twinkle 1589 of Romesbeoch. 

The Galloway Cattle Society Autumn Show and Sale will take place at Borderway Mart, Carlisle on
Friday 8th November, 2024.

For more information please contact H&H 01228 406200

on WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2PM

on behalf of
the late Clive Groves and the late John Ponzo

• 90 Continental & Native Suckler Cows & 90 Calves
• 30 Pedigree & non pedigree Galloway Cows & 27 Calves
• 3 Galloway stock bulls

Contact: Bradley Towell M: 07496 263916
Trevor Rowland M: 07968 480401
Frome Livestock Market, Standerwick, Somerset, BA11 2QB
01373 830033 info@fromelivestock.com

Only two days to the first joint sale of Galloways at Ballymena Mart, if you are unable to attend the sale, watch the sale live with MartEye.

Show and sale of 67 Belted Galloway, Black Galloway and White Galloway Cattle on 

FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

Show 11am and Sale 2.00pm.

J A MCCLELLAND & SONS LTD
WOODSIDE ROAD, BALLYMENA
CO ANTRIM
TEL: 028 25 633470
info@ballymenalivestockmarket.com

Thursday 27th March to Wednesday 2nd April, 2025

2025 World Galloway Congress, which will be hosted by the Galloway Cattle Society of New Zealand. It promises to be a fantastic event with an exciting itinerary. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the South Island to see not only the beautiful Galloways but also the spectacular scenery.

WE WELCOME YOU TO THE WORLD GALLOWAY CONGRESS 2025 IN NEW ZEALAND

Invercargill in the deep south of the South Island is our starting point for this exciting time of shared experiences, great food and fellowship from Thursday 27 March to Wednesday 2 April. Following registrations in the afternoon, we share a Cultural Welcome and Dinner at the Marae on Thursday evening. Friday and Saturday’s tours will include herd visits , local attractions in Western Southland, the South Coast and the Catlins Coast, before a visit to Glen Islay Station for a BBQ dinner. Sunday morning allows for free time before departing by bus to travel north through Central Southland to beautiful Lake Wakatipu and our Southern Lakes district. We will arrive in Queenstown by mid afternoon and check-in to our hotels , then enjoying a relaxing evening taking in the lake and mountain views. Monday morning starts with our Conference meeting held at the Copthorne Hotel, followed by a buffet lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the attractions of Queenstown, gondola, kiwi and bird park, walk in the gardens, or explore the shops. Assemble at the Steamer Wharf at 4.30pm to board the TSS Earnslaw Vintage Steamer for a trip across the lake to Walter Peak Station, farm demonstrations and an amazing BBQ dinner, returning by 9pm. Tuesday is the final day of the congress with 2 options, a farm tour of Historic Royalburn Station above Arrowtown, followed by lunch in Arrowtown and wine tasting at a Gibbston Valley winery, OR a trip via the Kawarau Gorge and Lake Dunstan to Central Otago for a herd visit in the Alexandra Basin, followed by lunch and wine tasting at a local winery. We all return to Queenstown in the late afternoon, and meet in the evening for a final gathering at our Farewell Dinner with a Kiwi Quiz and entertainment.