It was another great day at the Highland rally with well over 160 members in attendance. Members from Caithness to Nairn were out in force to try to take home top prize of the Hamilton trophy.
The Rally is an excellent example of the essence of young farmers. Where past members very kindly volunteer their time to support an event for our current members to enjoy. Between stock judging, first aid, upcycling a pallet, football and Tug of War there were plenty of activities on offer to suit anyone. Thanks to all our fantastic volunteers and judges who helped out on the day.
The prizes were presented by Emma on behalf of NFU, Dingwall and Thurso Offices who were the main sponsors of the event. Dingwall and Highland Marts kindly sponsored our Stockjudging section, with Mackenzie Kerr and KDJ Contractors supporting the Raffle prize money. Scot Agri were also in partnership with the event as well as Harbro, Forbes Farm Fresh, ORD Pallets, SSEN and Event First Aid. We are indebted to our supporters.
The Results on the day were as follows:
Highland Young Farmer of the Year
3rd– Ryan Luckhurst (Inver Ross)
2nd– Jak Murray (Bower)
1st– Alistair Mccarthy (Bower)
– Alistair now goes on to the National Competition competing against members from across the regions for the Title of National Young Farmer of the Year and the grand prize of a brand new ATV courtesy of ATV Services Scotland. Well done Alistair!
Team Stockjudging:Β
2nd Equal–Β Nairn JAC, Bruce Forbes, Rachel Forbes and April Forbes and Forss YF, Bethany Swanson, Will Oag and James Swanson.
1st–Β Bower A – William Campbell, Jak Murray and Alistair Mccarthy.
Individual Stockjudging –Β
3rdΒ – Will Oag (Forss)
2nd – Jak Murray (Bower)
1st – Calum Dunbar (Nairn)
Junior StockjudgingΒ
2nd Equal – Andrew Sinclair and Chloe Begg (Halkirk)
1st– James Swanson (Forss)
Associate Stock judgingΒ
1st – Ewan Macivor
Nan Howie Silver Salver presented to club with most points in the Baking Section:Β
3rd – Nairn
2nd – Halkirk
1st – Bower
Press and Journal Rose Bowl – Presented to the club with the most points overall in the Industrial Section:Β
3rd– Forss
2nd– Halkirk
1st– Bower
Practical SectionΒ
3rd– Bower
2nd– Ross Sutherland
1st– Nairn
Sports
3rd– Bower
2nd– Nairn
1st– Forss
Hamilton Auction Mart trophy – Overall winners of Highland Rally 2025.