Sun shines as Islay sheep crowned show's champion of champions
After a long spell of wet weather, last Thursday and Friday turned out to be breezy and dry, resulting in perfect conditions for Friday's Kintyre Agricultural Show.
Three-month-old Robyn Arkell enjoyed her first show with her mum Caitlin Ronald and dad Christopher Arkell.
Willie Reid was awarded first place for his vintage tractor.
Tess McMillan, aged two-and-a-half, won first prize for her decorated paper plate.
The Vitale family, dad Peter, mum Julie and nine-year-old girls Mya-Rose, left, and Ava-Mae, right, from Stoke-on-Trent enjoyed their day at the show while visiting friends in Kintyre.
The Drakes of Hazard sheepdog and duck display team kept the crowds entertained.
The tug of war proved popular with spectators.
Robert Challoner, Gillian Souden, Calum O’Hanlon and Paul Wilson of Hamilton Ross Group’s Campbeltown branch were hard at work at their stall on show day.
Cameron Ralston of East Drumlemble, winner of the Coll Cup.
Andrew Ralston of East Drumlemble, winner of the Ayrshire Cattle Society Shield.
Robin Barr of Clochkeil Farm, photographed with his son Robin, receiving from Willie Reid one of many trophies the family won.
Kathryn Semple of Kilkeddan, winner of the Volac Cup.
Sandy Pirie of Machrihanish with one of his many prizes.
Gavin Semple of Kilkeddan with one of his many trophies.
Fraser Lines of Killocraw, winner of the Kintara Cup.
William Semple accepting the Corsons Rose Bowl for best cross bred suckled calf, one of two prizes won by Dippen Farm.
James Porter of Mansfield, Islay, winner of the McFadyen Cup.
Colin McCallum of Strathnafanaig, winner of the Daniel Riddell Cup.
Louise Ralston of the Rhoin, accepting the David Smith Cup for champion Clydesdale, won by her mum Mairi, who also won the John McCallum Memorial Plate for best Clydesdale.
Alastair Currie of Balachleven, Islay, accepting one of his many Blackface prizes.
Jake Ronald of Colinlongart accepting the Archie Black Memorial Cup, which he won as well as the Sanda Cup.
Greig Gillespie, winner of the James McPhee & Son Cup.
John Mclachlan accepting the John D McConnachie Cup won by Jean Mclachlan of Kildalloig.
Brooke Woodrow from West End, Islay, receiving one of the family's trophies.
John Pirie of Machrihanish, winner of the David H McKendrick Cup.
Dan Herraty of Low Ranachan, winner of the Burnside Bar Cup.
Stuart Herraty of Low Ranachan, winner of the Mssrs Jackson/Sym Plate.
The Irvine family and Whisky, winners of the Society Cup for champion dog, confined to Kintyre.
Ailsa Colville and Jean Ives, joint winners of the Society Cup for most points in baking.
Wendy Spy, winner of the Kildalloig Rosebowl for most points in the vegetable section.
Alister Nimmo, winner of the Swanny Farms Cup for most points in the floral section.
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Three-month-old Robyn Arkell enjoyed her first show with her mum Caitlin Ronald and dad Christopher Arkell.The good weather meant there was a significant increase in spectators through the gate to Anderston Park where the sun shone throughout the day with only one shower forcing people to seek shelter inside tents and gazebos.
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Entrants travelled from near and far and the stock on display at the 155th annual show was of an exceptional standard, with the large classes giving the judges a difficult job in selecting their section winners.
The coveted champion of champions sash went to the sheep champion, a one crop Texel ewe shown by Sheena and Brooke Woodrow of West End, Islay.
The other champions were: Dairy: J & M Barr, Clochkiel; reserve: Gavin Semple, Kilkeddan. Beef: Duncan Semple, Dippen; reserve: James Porter, Mansfield, Islay. Reserve sheep: Jack MacDonald, Daill, Islay. Clydesdale: Mairi Ralston, Rhoin; reserve: Lee Bastow, Corran. Horse and Pony: Julie Donn, Oban. Dogs: Kathryn McGeachy with Murk, Lochgilphead.
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The trophies were presented by Willie Reid of Glenside Tractors, who himself earned the champion tractor cup, which he received from Kintyre Agricultural Society president Calum MacPhail.
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Willie Reid was awarded first place for his vintage tractor.Entries to the produce tent continue to grow, with a wide range of homegrown fruits, vegetables and produce, homemade baking and preserves and handmade floral and artistic creations entered this year.
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Tess McMillan, aged two-and-a-half, won first prize for her decorated paper plate.In addition to the animal and implement judging, there were other attractions around the field including local craft, trade and food stalls.
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The Vitale family, dad Peter, mum Julie and nine-year-old girls Mya-Rose, left, and Ava-Mae, right, from Stoke-on-Trent enjoyed their day at the show while visiting friends in Kintyre.The main ring entertainment was courtesy of the Drakes of Hazard, a sheepdog and duck display team led by Luss farmer Mark Wylie that kept the crowds enthralled during two shows.
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The Drakes of Hazard sheepdog and duck display team kept the crowds entertained.Also proving popular was a tug of war, organised by Campbeltown Young Farmers, which put the crowd's strongest men, women and children to the test.
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The tug of war proved popular with spectators.John Armour, Kintyre Agricultural Society secretary, said: “The society thanks all exhibitors, judges, sponsors, companies and organisations who took a trade stand, individuals and businesses who made donations, our main ring entertainers, all stewards and helpers who gave up their time to ensure the show ran smoothly and all of you who came along and hopefully enjoyed your time at the show.”
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Robert Challoner, Gillian Souden, Calum O’Hanlon and Paul Wilson of Hamilton Ross Group’s Campbeltown branch were hard at work at their stall on show day.
Kintyre Agricultural Show 2023 trophy winners:
Coll Cup for best Ayrshire calf: Cameron Ralston, East Drumlemble.
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Cameron Ralston of East Drumlemble, winner of the Coll Cup.Ayrshire Cattle Society Shield for winner of the Ayrshire production class: T M Ralston & Sons, East Drumlemble.
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Andrew Ralston of East Drumlemble, winner of the Ayrshire Cattle Society Shield.Kintyre Farmers Cup for winner of Ayrshire heifer: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Merchants Cup Most points, Ayrshire: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Society Cup for best Ayrshire, home bred: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Alf King Cup for best Ayrshire (milk section): J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Deosan Cup for best Ayrshire pair, milk: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Thomas Miller Cup for Ayrshire young stock champion: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Tom Douglas Cup for overall Ayrshire champion: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
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Robin Barr of Clochkeil Farm, photographed with his son Robin, receiving from Willie Reid one of many trophies the family won.Volac Cup for best Holstein calf: Kathryn Semple, Kilkeddan.
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Kathryn Semple of Kilkeddan, winner of the Volac Cup.Holstein Breeder ID Smith Cup for milk records class: A & J Pirie, Machrihanish.
John Cullen Salver for Holstein young stock champion: A & J Pirie, Machrihanish.
Kintyre Holstein Breeders Cup for winning Holstein heifer: Peter Littleson, Killegruer.
Alister Cameron Cup for reserve champion Holstein: A & J Pirie, Machrihanish.
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Sandy Pirie of Machrihanish with one of his many prizes.Drumalea Cup for champion Holstein: Gavin Semple, Kilkeddan.
Silver Vase for best exhibit by 14-25-year-old, dairy: Kathryn Semple, Kilkeddan.
Ian McDonald Rose Bowl for dairy interbreed pair: Gavin Semple, Kilkeddan.
Parker Cup for reserve dairy champion: Gavin Semple, Kilkeddan.
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Gavin Semple of Kilkeddan with one of his many trophies.Creamery Cup for supreme dairy champion: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
Kintara Cup for best calf led by juvenile: Fraser Lines, Killocraw.
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Fraser Lines of Killocraw, winner of the Kintara Cup.Corsons Rose Bowl for best cross bred suckled calf: D W Semple, Dippen.
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William Semple accepting the Corsons Rose Bowl for best cross bred suckled calf, one of two prizes won by Dippen Farm.McFadyen Cup for most points in beef section: James Porter, Mansfield, Islay.
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James Porter of Mansfield, Islay, winner of the McFadyen Cup.Daniel Riddell Cup for best opposite sex in beef classes: J J & C McCallum, Strathnafanaig.
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Colin McCallum of Strathnafanaig, winner of the Daniel Riddell Cup.Messrs Wallace Cup for champion beef animal: D W Semple, Dippen.
Wm McLatchie Memorial Cup for best Clydesdale bred in Kintyre: N/A.
Society Cup for best Clydesdale bred by exhibitor: N/A.
John McCallum Memorial Plate for best Clydesdale: Mairi Ralston, Rhoin.
David MacPhail & Son Cup for best Clydesdale foal: N/A.
David Smith Cup for champion Clydesdale: Mairi Ralston, Rhoin.
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Louise Ralston of the Rhoin, accepting the David Smith Cup for champion Clydesdale, won by her mum Mairi, who also won the John McCallum Memorial Plate for best Clydesdale.Duncan MacKinnon Trophy for best horse dressed and in harness: N/A.
Arnicle Cup best Blackface milk ewe and lamb: R & I Shaw, Acharonich.
Dukes Cup for best group of three Blackfaces: Alastair Currie, Balachleven, Islay.
John R Semple Cup for best Blackface lamb: Alastair Currie, Balachleven, Islay.
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Alastair Currie of Balachleven, Islay, accepting one of his many Blackface prizes.Maxwell Cup for best Blackface male bred by exhibitor: Alastair Currie, Balachleven, Islay.
Argyll Herald Jubilee Cup for best home bred Blackface sheep: Alastair Currie, Balachleven, Islay.
Calder Cup for reserve champion, confined: J & M Turner, Kildalloig.
Archie Black Memorial Cup, confined Blackface champion: Jake Ronald, Colinlongart.
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Jake Ronald of Colinlongart accepting the Archie Black Memorial Cup, which he won as well as the Sanda Cup.James McPhee & Son Cup for most points in Blackface section: G & J Gillespie, Crosshill.
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Greig Gillespie, winner of the James McPhee & Son Cup.Sanda Cup for champion Blackface sheep: Jake Ronald, Colinlongart.
Devonia Bowl for most points Ayr/Blackface sheep: J & M Barr, Clochkiel.
John D McConnachie Cup for champion Blue Leicester: Jean Mclachlan, Kildalloig.
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John Mclachlan accepting the John D McConnachie Cup won by Jean Mclachlan of Kildalloig.Jim Martin/Scotmin Cup for champion Suffolk: Jack MacDonald, Daill, Islay.
Society Cup for champion mule/Greyface: M & C Ralston, Rhoin.
Thomas Brown Quaich for champion Texel, open: S & B Woodrow, West End, Islay.
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Brooke Woodrow from West End, Islay, receiving one of the family's trophies.David H McKendrick Cup for champion Texel, confined: John Pirie, Machrihanish.
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John Pirie of Machrihanish, winner of the David H McKendrick Cup.Glen Scotia Cup for champion non-native sheep: Donald Currie, Bellvue, Arran.
Mary Lang Memorial Trophy for best Jacob: M & C Ralston, Rhoin.
McTaggart Cup for best Border Leicester: J & M Turner, Kildalloig.
Burnside Bar Cup for champion native sheep: Dan Herraty, Low Ranachan.
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Dan Herraty of Low Ranachan, winner of the Burnside Bar Cup.Mssrs Jackson/Sym Plate for best pen of fat lambs: Stuart Herraty, Low Ranachan.
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Stuart Herraty of Low Ranachan, winner of the Mssrs Jackson/Sym Plate.Tithebarn Cup for overall sheep champion: S & B Woodrow, West End, Islay.
Society Cup for champion dog, confined to Kintyre: Karine Irvine with Whisky, Campbeltown.
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The Irvine family and Whisky, winners of the Society Cup for champion dog, confined to Kintyre.Society Quaich for best old tractor: Willie Reid, Campbeltown.
Champion of champions: S & B Woodrow, West End, Islay.
Society Cup for most points in baking: Jean Ives and Ailsa Colville.
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Ailsa Colville and Jean Ives, joint winners of the Society Cup for most points in baking.Kildalloig Rosebowl for most points in vegetable section: Wendy Spy.
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Wendy Spy, winner of the Kildalloig Rosebowl for most points in the vegetable section.Swanny Farms Cup for most points in floral section: Alister Nimmo.
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Alister Nimmo, winner of the Swanny Farms Cup for most points in the floral section.Horse and pony section
Kintyre Cup for working hunter: Julie Donn.
Susan Maloney Cup for ridden horse/pony under 16 years: Maeve Hanna.
Garth Cup for highest placed Welsh: Amy Anderson.
Currie Cup for ridden horse/pony over 16 years: Lauren Johnson.
Tangy Cup for mountain and moorland: Amelie Ralston.
McCartney Family Cup Utility: Fi Anderson.
Champion Watt Cup for overall champion: Julie Donn.
Three-year-old Eve MacSporran sits on top of one of the vintage tractors.
Three-month-old Robyn Arkell enjoyed her first show with her mum Caitlin Ronald and dad Christopher Arkell.
Caoimhe Cook, aged 10, and Arran Morris, four, sitting on a roller, one of many McFadyens Contractors machines on display at the show.
The Vitale family, dad Peter, mum Julie and nine-year-old girls Mya-Rose, left, and Ava-Mae, right, from Stoke-on-Trent enjoyed their day at the show while visiting friends in Kintyre.
Suzy Jevons, right, of ALIenergy shows 10-year-old Ruby Gunn from Dunblane how a bicycle can light up bulbs.
Four-year-old Maeve Hanna won the Susan Maloney Cup for the champion ridden horse/pony under 16 years.
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