Highland Show 2025- Competition Results

26 Jun Highland Show 2025- Competition Results

We had an amazing week of competition once again at this year’s Royal Highland Show. Our members truly outdid themselves, performing to the highest standard and showing a fantastic level of teamwork and sportsmanship throughout. We would like to thank all of our brilliant volunteers, judges, staff and stewards who help these competitions run and to our generous supporters who make events like these possible and give our members a chance to shine on the biggest stage. Here are the full results from The Royal Highland Show 2025:

Junior Young Farmer of The Year – Sponsored by Lantra

3^rd – Molly Poyser, Strichen

2^nd – Joanna Dale, Biggar

1^st – Katie McCall, Kilmaurs

 

JUNIOR ARTS & CRAFTS – “A Day At The Beach” – Sponsored by Dairyflow

3^rd– Annandale– James Glendinning, Archie Dowson, Lewis Hilton, Amie Halliday, Gregor Bell

2^nd– Mauchline – Lily Bell, Emily Kirkland, Amy Howat, Penny McSkimming

1^st– Crossroads – Jack Murdoch, Erin Guild, Beth Dawson, Grant Dickie

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

Sewn Article – Amy Moffat, Carluke

Non-Alcoholic Drink – Caitlin Montgomerie, Kilmaurs

Decorated Sunglasses – Kirsten Andrew, Ayr

Further Article – Amie Halliday, Annandale

Appearance and Display – Stranraer & Rhins, Olivia Turtle and Erin Jamieson

 

SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS – “Shop Window” – Sponsored by Dairyflow

3^rd– Annandale – Drew Ross, Caitlin Carruthers, Mollie Stodart, Abbie Haley

2^nd– Kilmaurs – Karen Shepherd, Ryan Dunlop, Isla Smith, Lynn Smith, Megan Brown

1^st– Mauchline – Mhairi McFadzean, Karen Foster, Lauryn Hanlon, Fiona Gemmell, Alexander Mitchell, Beth Robertson, Kiki McMillan-Grant

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

Sewn Article – Lorna McColm, Stranraer & Rhins

Floral Exhibit – Jenna Reid, Lower Nithsdale

Confectionary – Amber Steel, Crossroads

Decorated Cake– Fiona Gemmell, Mauchline

Shop Sign – Megan Brown, Kilmaurs

Further Article – Drew Ross, Annandale

Appearance and Display – Karen Foster & Kiki McMillan – Grant, Mauchline

 

 

CRAFTSMANSHIP COMPETITION – Welly Holder – Sponsored by Geyer Plant Services

Junior:

3^rd – Michael Hunter, Nairn

2^nd – Owen Bain, Callander

1^st – Grant Dickie, Crossroads

 

Senior:

3^rd – Gregor Forbes, Ednam

2^nd – Sarah Paterson, Carluke

1^st  – Ben Mackinnon, Bower

 

PHOTOGRAPHY – “Auction Mart”  – supported by United Auctions  

Junior Section

3^rd – Jessica Sharp, Strathearn

2^nd – Kirsty Currie, Lesmahagow

1^st – Lexie Wilson, Inverurie

 

Senior Section

3^rd – Joanne Cook, Bathgate

2^nd – Logan McKie, Stranraer & Rhins

1^st – Cody Chalmers, Harray

 

Decorated Wellies Competition

Junior Section

3^rd – Jessica Sharp, Strathearn

2^nd – Megan Christie, Lesmahagow

1^st – Ava Dunlop, Carluke

 

Senior Section

3^rd – Jan King, East Kilbride

2^nd – Joanne Hall, Carluke

1^st – Sophie Steel, Crossroads

 

 

CLUB OF THE YEAR

3^rd – Bute

2^nd – East Kilbride   

1^st – Strathearn

 

 

SHEEP SHEARING – Supported By Buccleuch Estates

 

3^rd Blackies – Alexander Macdonald, Aberfeldy

2^nd Blackies – Cameron Armstrong, Bigar

1^st Blackies – Murray McHarg, Ayr

 

3^rd Mules – Thomas Scott, Machars

2^nd Mules – Chloe Cormack, Ettrick & Lauderdale

1^st Mules – Jack Simpson, Strathearn

 

3^rd Overall – Thomas Scott, Machars

2^nd Overall – Jack Simpson, Strathearn

CHAMPION OVERALL and Winner of the Lister Silver Handpiece and the Worshipful Company of Woolmen –  Murray McHarg, Ayr

 

NATIONAL TUG OF WAR COMPETITION (sponsored by Davidson & Robertson)

LADIES COMPETITION

3^rd – Callander

2^nd – Avondale

1^st – Strathbogie

 

GENTS COMPETITION

3^rd – Deveron & Speyside

2^nd – Lesmahagow

1^st – Strathearn

 

 

STOCKMANSHIP PROGRAMME (sponsored by QMS)

JUNIOR STOCKJUDGING COMPETITION – TEAM

3^rd– (707) – Ayrshire C, Cameron Barkley, Finley Barkley, Robbie Mitchell

2^nd – (728) – Angus Tayside A, Rory Wood, Frankie Hood, Charlie Simpson

1st and winners of the Lawrie and Symington Salver – (730) – Ayrshire A, Kyle Scott, Gregor Brown, Fraser Sloan

 

JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL STOCKJUDGING

3^rd – (259) – Jessie MacDougall, Clyde and Central

2^nd – (261) – Charlie Simpson, Angus Tayside A

1^st – (262) – Gregor Brown, Ayrshire A

 

 

SENIOR STOCKJUDGING

CHANG Trophy for Best Pair in the Dairy Section – (547) – Alisa Buchanan, Douglas Buchanan, Dumfries and Galloway

 

Morphie Trophy for the Best Pair in the Beef Section – (542) – Robert Kennedy, Stephen Taylor Clyde and Central A

 

NFU Trophy for Best Pair in the Sheep Section – (537) Tom Flett, Marcus Scholes, Orkney

 

INDIVIDUALS

Best Individual in Dairy Section – (282) – Rory Scott, Ayrshire A

 

Best Individual in Beef Section – (279) – Stephen Taylor, Clyde and Central A

 

Best Individual in Sheep Section – YUILL WALKER TROPHY –  (281) – Marcus Scholes, Orkney

 

BEST TEAM

3^rd – (1548) – Clyde & Central A– Murray Steel, Kathryn Dick, Robert Kennedy, Stephen Taylor, Jessie MacDougall, Logan Ross

 

2^nd – (1564) – Dumfries & Galloway – Ailsa Buchanan, Douglas Buchanan, Thomas Goldie, Scott Service, Angus McClymont, Rachel Barr

 

1^st AND WINNERS OF THE GLASGOW HERALD TROPHY – (1601) – Ayrshire A, Rory Scott, Kyle Scott, Daniel Hodge, Harry Bell, Scott Anderson, Alexander Mitchell

 

STOCKMAN OF THE YEAR

3^rd – (569) – Robbie Meikle, Avondale

2^nd – (588) – Daniel Hodge, Mauchline

1^st – (603) – Stephen Taylor, SSS