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Turriff Show’s milestone 160th anniversary event concludes





Turriff Show’s 160th anniversary event came to a close on Monday with visitors enjoying more attractions at Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural showcase.

The focus shifted to the livestock judging with cattle, sheep, Clydesdale horses and British show jumping competitions coming under the spotlight.

The cattle judging took centre stage. Picture: Beth Taylor
The cattle judging took centre stage. Picture: Beth Taylor

There were two national contests with the Scottish National Simmental Show and the Scottish Region Bluefaced Leicester Progeny Show taking place.

The various winners took part in the grand parade of prize winning cattle and Clydesdale horses.

The Sheep Show saw New Zealander Stuart Barnes entertain with his wooly friends.

Highland dancers took to the stages to compete in the various sections.

Long service awards were presented along with the prizes in the cereal growing competition.

The grand parade of prize winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor

There was fast-paced action in the sulky trot racing and the Kipperidge Gun Dogs entertained the crowds at the main show ring.

Children were able to take part in a variety of races and teams of four participated in the big bag race.

The Highland dancing competitions took place on Monday at Turriff Show. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Highland dancing competitions took place on Monday at Turriff Show. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Kipperidge Gun Dog display took place in the main show ring. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Kipperidge Gun Dog display took place in the main show ring. Picture: Beth Taylor
Crowds enjoy The Sheep Show featuring Stuart Barnes. Picture: Beth Taylor
Crowds enjoy The Sheep Show featuring Stuart Barnes. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Sheep Show featuring Stuart Barnes was popular. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Sheep Show featuring Stuart Barnes was popular. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Scottish Region Bluefaced Leicester Progeny Show. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Scottish Region Bluefaced Leicester Progeny Show. Picture: Beth Taylor
The judging of the Bluefaced Leicester Progeny sheep. Picture: Beth Taylor
The judging of the Bluefaced Leicester Progeny sheep. Picture: Beth Taylor
A prize-winning cow on display. Picture: Beth Taylor
A prize-winning cow on display. Picture: Beth Taylor
Michael Robertson winning the Commercial Cattle category. Picture: Beth Taylor
Michael Robertson winning the Commercial Cattle category. Picture: Beth Taylor
A J R Farms competing in the British Charolais. Picture: Beth Taylor
A J R Farms competing in the British Charolais. Picture: Beth Taylor
Drew Hyslop was the overall cattle judge. Picture: Beth Taylor
Drew Hyslop was the overall cattle judge. Picture: Beth Taylor
Judge Drew Hyslop with the overall cattle champion from R & A Simmers. Picture: Beth Taylor
Judge Drew Hyslop with the overall cattle champion from R & A Simmers. Picture: Beth Taylor
Judging for the champion of champions. Picture: Beth Taylor
Judging for the champion of champions. Picture: Beth Taylor
Crowds watching the judging of the champion of champions. Picture: Beth Taylor
Crowds watching the judging of the champion of champions. Picture: Beth Taylor
The champion of champions was awarded to a Charollais ewe from W & C Ingram. Picture: Beth Taylor
The champion of champions was awarded to a Charollais ewe from W & C Ingram. Picture: Beth Taylor
The champion of champions reserve winner was awarded to R & A Simmers. Picture: Beth Taylor
The champion of champions reserve winner was awarded to R & A Simmers. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The grand parade of prize-winning cattle and Clydesdale horses. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Kipperidge Gundog display took place in the main show ring. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Kipperidge Gundog display took place in the main show ring. Picture: Beth Taylor
Long service certificates were awarded to (from left): David Gray, Marilyn Morrice, Alec Allan and Leslie Boddie. Picture: Beth Taylor
Long service certificates were awarded to (from left): David Gray, Marilyn Morrice, Alec Allan and Leslie Boddie. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Joe Watson Trophy was returned to his family. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Joe Watson Trophy was returned to his family. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Kipperidge Gundog display took place in the main show ring. Picture: Beth Taylor
The Kipperidge Gundog display took place in the main show ring. Picture: Beth Taylor

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