Agricultural Show A Sunny Success

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Agricultural Show A Sunny Success

The Agricultural Show and Highland Gathering took place in good weather in Victoria Park, Aberfeldy on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 Augus. They were generally deemed to have been a great success.

Friday events included the ridden Horse and Pony classes which proved to be a fun day for competitors and spectators and especially for the ponies. Judging began at 9.00 with the show classes and in the afternoon there were fancy dress classes and gymkhana style games. At 1.00pm, there was a children’s pet show for all types of pets.

The carrying of the Menzies Stone was again the highlight of the afternoon competitions on the Saturday with a new record set by John Davidson of Glenshee. John’s first attempt with the 252 lb stone saw him have a rest about a third of the way through then, after gathering all his energies, he sailed past the former record of 168 feet to set a new record of 206 feet.

The Menzies Stone trophy was handed over by games chieftain George Macbeth Menzies, president of the Clan Menzies Society.

Throughout the afternoon Duncan Gillies gave wood carving demonstrations and his items were auctioned near the end of the show.

There were last minute changes to the Scottish Equestrian Vaulting Team as several members were unavailable. Those who did attend are members of the Pegasus team and gave a display with one of their retired horses, as well as some displays on a static vaulting horse.

After the judging of the agricultural classes the entertainment programme began in the afternoon. Coupar Angus Burgh Pipe Band made their third successive appearance. Pipe Major Kevin Douglas led the games chieftain around the arena before the chieftain declared the games open.

Long-service medal presentations

The Mains of Murthly Cup for long service in the agricultural industry was presented to Robert Robertson, who has been employed on Talladh-a-Bheith Estate, Rannoch, for 40 years.

The Lude agricultural estate long service awards went to Alasdair Cameron and D Alan McNicoll, who have worked together as foresters with Atholl Estates for 32 years.

There was also a display of vintage tractors with the parade accompanied by a commentary by Mr P Small.

There was also a spectacular parade of horses and, throughout the day, there were many sideshows and trade stands.

The ever-popular terrier racing, organised by Keith Lumsden and Danvers Valentine, proved as spectacularly anarchic as ever and resulted in the customary victory of dogs over humans' organisational endeavours.