
Muddy good day at Appin Agricultural Show

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Welly boots were a must for the 62nd Appin Agricultural Show but, as Saturday morning’s torrential downpours gave way to mainly blue skies, sunglasses and ice-cream were also in demand.
Organisers breathed a collective sigh of relief as the clouds broke and the sun began to make an appearance and, despite the Glastonbury-like surface, gate numbers were up on last year and great fun was had by all.
‘It was quite worrying at around 10am when the rain was still coming down in sheets,’ said show secretary Caroline Henderson.
‘Fortunately, it stopped shortly after we opened and it was people flowing through the gates rather than water.’
Indeed, the mud proved an added attraction to the many children who attended the event, with many making the most of the squelchy ground conditions at Tynbribbie Croft.
Children’s races, a bouncy castle, slides, face painting and lots more fun activities also kept the youngsters busy throughout the day.
In keeping with the weather, the livestock competition was hotly contested with the Highland cattle section having an exceptionally high entry.
Winning out overall was Home Farm, Barcaldine, whose Orkney-born heifer Creran Oban Lass was crowned champion of champions.
The MacGillivrays scooped a total of five of the commercial cattle trophies on offer.
James Weir, from Indernahyle, was delighted when his Blackface ewe took the overall sheep title as well as reserve champion on her first time out.
In the poultry tent, Jennifer MacNeil from Bonawe achieved a clean sweep, taking all six prizes on offer.
Brue the black labrador came out top in the hugely well entered dog show, much to the delight of owner Jenne Singer from Aberdeenshire.
There were 23 entries for the hill race, sponsored by Scottish Soup Kitchen, which was won for the second consecutive year by Lochaber AC member Tom Smith, from Connel, in a time of 26 minutes, 15 seconds.
There was also a huge entry for the handicrafts section while various trade, craft, food and charity stands were around the showfield, along with a marquee with foods and crafts.
New this year was the Lochaber Beekeepers’ Association stand manned by Jim and Alison Blair. ‘Apart from having a few issues trying to keep our stand from blowing away, it has been a great day,’ said Alison. ‘We have had quite a lot of people showing an interest in what we do and it was great to be part of this wonderful show.’
This year’s show also celebrated another great Appin institution as the village’s Scottish Women’s Institute (SWI), formerly known as the Scottish Women’s Rural Institute, marks its centenary.
Brenda MacLeod has been a member of Appin SWI for almost 40 years, and served on the show committee for much the same period.
‘We tend to get involved in many things at the show and try to help where we can,’ she said. ‘It’s a great community event and everyone takes part in some way.’
A sentiment which was echoed by James Hendry, Appin Agricultural Show chairman. ‘This year’s show has been a resounding success with entries, in the Highland cattle especially, exceeding those of last year.
‘Once again, we are grateful to everyone who contributes to the show and the many volunteers without whom it would not be possible.’
Appin Show 2019 Results
Blackface sheep judged by Mr Donald MacVicar
Blackface male
Aged Ram – 1. J MacCorquodale; 2. J.H Weir; 3. D Colthart
N/A
Shearling Ram – Home Reared: 1. William Macleod
Shearling Ram – Home Bred: 1. J.H Weir; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. J.H Weir
Pair of wedder lambs – 1. K.Jackson
Ram lamb – 1. J.H Weir; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. W Macleod
Home bred male – 1. J.H Weir
Champion BF Male – D MacCorquodale
Reserve – J.H Weir
Black face Female
Ewe in milk – 1. J.H Weir; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. J.H Weir
Gimmer in milk – 1. J.H Weir; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. W Macleod
Gimmer – 1. D MacCorquodale; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. W. Macleod
Ewe Lamb (Appin Show Cup) – 1. J.H Weir; 2. JH Weir; 3.W Macleod
Champion BF Female – J.H Weir
Reserve – D MacCorquodale
Female Bred by Exhibitor (Morrison Cup) – 1.D MacCorquodale
Group 3 Females – 1. J.H Weir
Group 3 Females + 1 Male – 1. D MacCorquodale
Ewe with lamb – 1. J.H Weir; 2.W Macleod; 3.D Carmichael
BF Champion (Achnacone Cup) – J.H Weir
Reserve – D MacCorquodale
Champion of Champions Reserve – J.H Weir
Highland Cattle judged by Mr Angus MacDonald (43 cattle entries!)
Bull (Junior) – 1. Eoin Mhor 29th Mottistone; 2.Jonny of Cladich; 3.Hamish 1st Isle of Bute
Bull (Senior) – 1. Dugald 2nd of Leys; 2. Eoin Mhor 26th Mottistone
Veteran Cow – 1. Cuileann of Brucefield; 2. Anna of Southmuir
Cow with calf or in milk – 1.Frangag of Claddich; 2. Eilidh of Achnacroish
Heifer – Three year old (born 2016) – 1. Annagruadh of Ballimore; 2. Iona Buidhe of Cnoc; 3. Neonean Og Achnacloich; 4. Mairi Isle of Bute; 5th. Duchess of Black Glen
Heifer – Two year old (born 2017) – 1. Fionnghall of Culloden; 2. Rochelle of Allanfearn; 3. Ruby 5th Mottistone; 4. Sorcha Dubh 5th Cladich
Heifer – yearling (born in 2018) – 1. Lilian 4th Glen kinglas; 2. Roisin of Allanfearn; 3. Mona 8th of Torarroch; 4. SaraJane Isle of Bute.
Calf (born in 2018) – 1.Cuileann 2nd Culloden; 2. Mickey of Tilbouries; 3. Minnie of Tilbouries
Group of Two (from classes 1-6) – 1. Isle of Bute; 2. Tilbouries; 3. Achnacloich
Group of Three (from classes 1-6) – 1. Cladich; 2. Isle of Bute; 3. Achnacloich
Young Handler (under 12)– Tara Adams
Young Handler (12 to 18 years) – Jayden McLauchlan
Champion Fold/Exhibitor (Cnoc Millennium Cup) – Lilian 4th Glenkinglas of Glenkinglas, Stockman Stuart Mckay
Reserve Champion (Balure Cup) – Cuileann of Brucefield, Tordarroch, stockwoman Sarah Noble.
Commercial Cattle judged by Andy Smith
Hill Cow (Scott Rae Cup) – 1 William Macleod; 2 W Macleod
Bullock Calf born Sept to Dec 2018 – 1 D MacDonald
Heifer Calf Born Sept. to Dec 2018 – 1 E MacGillivray; 2 Mrs Troughton
Best in classes 3&4 – E MacGillivray; Reserve: D MacDonald
Bullock Calf born 2019 – 1. E MacGillvray; 2. E MacGillvray; 3. Mrs Troughton
Heifer Calf Born 2019 – 1. D MacDonald
Best in classes 6&7 (Ardtur Cup) – 1. E MacGillvray; Reserve: D MacDonald
Cattle Champion (Creagan Inn Cup) – E MacGillvray; Reserve: E MacGillvray
Overall Cattle Champion – E MacGillvray
Reserve – Schuster, Glenkinglas
Champion of Champions – E MacGillvray
Pure Bred Sheep other than BF judged by Mr Andy Smith
Aged Male – 1. D MacCorquodale; 2. A McKellar; 3. J. Lockhart
Ram Lamb – 1.D McColl; 2. D MacCorquodale
Ewe – 1. R MacColl; 2. D. McColl
Gimmer – 1. D MacCorquodale; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. D McColl
Ewe Lamb – 1. D MacCorquodale; 2. D MacCorquodale; 3. D McColl
Male Champion – D McColl
Reserve – D MacCorquodale
Female Champion – R MacColl
Reserve – D MacCorquodale
Pure Bred Champion (Blades Cup) – R MacColl
Reserve – D McColl
Cross Sheep judged by Andy Smith
Ram (any age) – 1. I Henderson
Ewe – 1. A McKellar; 2. I Henderson; 3. I Henderson
Gimmer – 1. A Mckellar; 2. A McKellar; 3. A McKellar
Ewe Lamb – 1. I Henderson; 2. Archie MacGillivray; 3. Marsaili Colthart
Pair Prime Lambs, any breed (Glencreran Cup) – 1. D Colthart; 2. D Colthart; Marsaili Colthart
Pet Lamb – 1. R. MacColl; 2. Isla MacDonald Martin
Cross Champion – A McKellar
Reserve – A McKellar
Sheep Champions
Best Overall Female (Johnny’s Cup) – J.H Weir
Reserve – A McKellar
Best overall Male (N.E Shield) – D MacCorquodale
Reserve – D McColl
Overall Sheep Champion (Royal Bank Cup) – J.H Weir
Reserve – D MacCorquodale
Appin Show 2019 Home Produce Results:
Root and Grain judged by Mr John Rennie
White potatoes – 1. Sarah Brown; 2. William Macleod; 3. Susie Hutchison
Coloured potatoes – 1. Sarah Brown; 2. Bernard Hagan; 3. William Macleod
Yellow/Swede Turnip – N/A
White Turnip – 1. Ann Maclean-Fleming; 2. Allan Mackenzie
Stumpy Carrots – 1. Janet Tricker; 2.William Macleod; 3. Iain Macleod
Long Carrots – 1. D Gilkes; 2. Rob and Becky Coope; 3. Ann Maclean-Fleming
Beetroot – 1.Janet Tricker; 2.Ann Maclean-Fleming; 3. Rob and Becky Coope
Runner Beans – 1. Donald Hutchison; 2. Janet Tricker; 3. Sarah Brown
Courgettes – 1. Fiona Hutchison; 2. Sara Mcneil; 3.Elaine Griffiths
Round Cabbage – 1. Janet Tricker; 2. D Gilkes; 3 Strath of Appin ELCC
Conical Cabbage – N/A
Leeks – 1. Allan Mackenzie; 2.Ann Maclean-Fleming
Onions (plants) – 1.Janet Tricker; 2. I Weir; 3. Ann Maclean-Fleming
Onions (setts) – 1. Allan Mackenzie; 2.Rob & Becky Coope; 3. I Weir
Shallots – 1. Susie Hutchison; 2.I Weir
Pods Peas – 1. Rob & Becky Coope; 2.Sarah Brown; 3.William Macleod
Broad Beans – 1.D Gilkes; 2.Janet Tricker; 3.Sarah Brown
Cauliflower – 1. William Macleod; 2 Iain Macleod
Lettuce – 1. Ann Maclean-Fleming
Tomatoes with stalks – 1. Barbara Carmichael; 2. Donald Hutchison; 3. Fiona Hutchison
Display box of 6 different vegetables – 1.Janet Tricker; 2. Rob&Becky Coope; Sarah Brown
Stalks of Rhubarb – 1. Janet Tricker; 2.D Gilkes; 3.Fiona Hutchison
Most Points (Invernahyle Cup) – Janet Tricker
Best Exhibit (Abhainn Cottages Cup) – Rob & Becky Coope
Flowers judged by Mr John Rennie
Gladioli – 1.Kirsty Maccormick; 2.Charlotte Allan; 3.Moira Thomson
Pom pom Dhalias – 1.Donald Hutchison; 2.Charlotte Allan
Cactus Dhalias – 1.Fiona Hutchison
Roses – 1.Fiona Hutchison; 2.Maccorquodale, inverfolla farm; 3.Kirsty Maccormick
Single Rose – 1.Fiona Hutchison; 2.Charlotte Allan; 3.Maccorquodale, Inverfolla Farm
Marigolds – 1. Alison Maccorquodale; 2. Marina Curran-Colthart; 3.Fiona Hutchison
Sweetpeas – 1.Michelle Macdonald; 2. Becky Coope; 3.Strath of Appin ELCC
Pansies – 1. Marina Curran-Colthart; 2.Fiona Hutchison; 3.Donald Hutchison
Flowering Pot Plant – 1.Marsaili Colthart; 2.Midge Gourlay; 3.Donald Hutchison
Foliage Pot Plant – 1.Midge Gourlay; 2.Donald Hutchison
Stem of Lily any kind – 1.Marina Curran Colthart
Bunch of Mixed Wild Flowers – 1.Becky Coope; 2.Elaine Venters; 3.Kirsty Macdonald Martin
Pot of Herbs – 1.Marina Curran-Colthart; 2.Charlotte Allan
Most Point Flowers (Hutchison Cup) – Fiona Hutchison
Best Exhibit Flowers (Yeoman Rose Bowl) – Marsaili Colthart
Floral Art judged by Phyliss Watt
Arrangement from the Garden Shed – 1.Linda Macleod; 2.Fiona Hutchison; 3.Kirstene Maccorquodale
Arrangement in a Gin Bottle – 1.Linda Macleod; 2.Marina Curran-Colthart; 3.Michelle MacDonald
Foliage Posy – 1.Fiona Hutchison; 2.Marina Curran-Colthart; 3.Domhall Aonghas Colthart
Arrangement in an Egg Cup – 1.Kirstene MacCorquodale; 2.Alison MacCorquodale; 3. J. Gilkes
Coastal arrangement using drift wood up to 15” – 1.Marina Curran-Colthart; 2.Linda Macleod
Most Point Floral Art (Madges Trophy) – Linda Macleod
Best Exhibit Floral Art (Gunn’s Garage Cup) – Marina Curran Colthart
Runner up – Marina Curran Colthart
Senior Handicrafts judged by Breege Smyth
Hand knitted garment in any ply – 1. Moira Thomson; 2.Janice Cameron; 3. Ella Gunn
Kilt Hose – 1.Ella Gunn; 2. Lottie Holloway; 3. Moira Thomson
Crocheted hat – 1.Lorna Elliot; 2.Brenda Macleod; 3.Ann Maclean-Fleming
Hand Sewn item – 1.Brenda Macleod
Machine Sewn Apron – 1.Brenda Macleod
Birthday card, any craft – 1. Ann Maclean-Fleming; 2.Brenda Macleod; 3. Alison MacCorquodale
Needle felted item – 1.Brenda Macleod; 2.Angusina Macdonald Martin;
7. Item in cross stitch – 1.Ann-Marie Ferguson; 2.Brenda Macleod; 3.Bobbi-Jo Wallace
8. Item in any craft – 1.Moira Thomson; 2.Fiona Scott Morton; 3.Brenda Macleod
Teddy for donation to a Tragedy charity – 1.Barbara Carmichael; 2.Lorna Gillott; 3. Brenda Macleod
MacRae Cup – Brenda Macleod; SWRI Plate – Fiona Scott Morton; Runner Up- Moira Thomson
Junior Handicrafts judged by Val and George Hamilton
Pre-school:
Decorated Egg Box – 1.Amber Sterling; 2.Georgia Gordon; 3. Gracie Hunt
Pasta Picture – 1. Georgia Gordon; 2. Gracie Hunt; 3.William S Fotheringham
Animal made from a vegetable – 1. Gracie Hunt; 2. Amber Sterling; 3. Georgia Gordon
Most points: Gracie Hunt & Georgia Gordon (equal)
Up to 7 years:
Item made from a POM POM – 1. Erin Macdonald Martin; 2. Emma Paterson; 3.Alasdair Maclean-Fleming
Sock Puppet Animal – 1. Emma Paterson; 2. Gracie Macleod; 3 William Macleod
Cardboard Tractor – 1. Mollie Hainque; 2. Emily Hunt; 2. Alasdair Maclean Fleming
Most Points: Emma Paterson
8 to 11 years:
Carved turnip – 1. Charlie Camerson; 2. Roan MacColl; 3. Ross MacColl
Appin Show Unicorn – 1. Charlie Cameron; 2. Roan MacColl; 3. Ross MacColl
House for Hughie the Posts ferret – 1. Ross MacColl; 2. Charlie Cameron; 3. Roan MacColl
Most Points: Charlie Cameron
Best Exhibit (Carmichael Cup) – Ross Maccoll
12-16 years:
Invent an X-box game cover for an Appin Show Game – 1. Duncan Cameron; 2 Ealasaid Maclean Fleming; 3. Eva MacColl
Make a piece of jewellery from a tartan item – 1.Isobel Allward; 2. Duncan Cameron; 3. Eva MacColl
Most points: Duncan Cameron
Junior Handicrafts Quaich for best exhibit – Isobel Allward
Open Handicrafts (all ages) – Collie Dog
Stephanie Summers
Jennifer Henderson
Art judged by Val Hamiton
Picture in pastels – 1.David Hutchison; 2.Joanne Cameron; 3.Duncan Cameron
Picture in water colour – 1. Janet Tricker; 2. Duncan Cameron
Picture in any medium – 1. Molly Eliza Smith; 2. Donald Hutchison;3 Peter Stewart Sandeman
Sketch – what makes appin special – 1. Duncan Cameron
Most points – Duncan Cameron
Best exhibit – Janet Tricker
Wood Handicrafts judged by Geoff Fairbairn
Wood turning item – 1. Allister Ferguson; 2. Archie Mackenzie Bafdursson; 3. Les Silkowski
Wood carving item – 1. Rob Coope; 2 Allister Ferguson; 3. Archie Mackenzie Bafdursson
Other wood crafts – 1. Allister Ferguson; 2. Archie Mackenzie Bafdursson; 3. Les Silkowski
Small piece of furniture – 1. Les Silkowski; 2. Allister Ferguson; 3. Mike Rayworth
Appin Craft Shop Cup for Best exhibit – Allister Ferguson
Photography judged by John Alec Mactavish
Mounted photograph ‘Shadows’: 1. Ann Maclean Fleming; 2 Linda Thomson; 3 Lynn Hainge
Mounted photograph ‘Trees’: 1. Sarah-Jane Fergusson; 2. C Allward; 3. Ann Maclean Fleming
Unmounted photograph ‘All things bright and beautiful’: 1. Bobbi Jo Wallace; 2. Linda Thomson; 3. Nicola Meekin
Unmounted photograph ‘Creature Comforts’: 1. Moira Thomson; 2. Barbara Carmichael; 3. Ann Maclean Fleming
Most Points – Ann Maclean Fleming
Senior Baking judged by Lynn Morrison
Pancakes: 1. Barbara Carmichel; 2 Lorna Wallace; 3. Brenda Macleod
Cherry scones: 1. Julie Weir; 2. Ann Maclean Fleming; 3. Rosemary MacCormick
Girdle Scones – 1. Ellen Maccorquodale; 2. Isobel Jackson; 3 Brenda Macleod
Biscotti – 1. Ann Maclean Fleming; 2. Kelly Davies; 3 Jennifer Henderson
Hand made wholemeal bread (with yeast): 1. Michelle Macdonald; 2. William Warnock; 3. D Gilkes
Clootie Dumpling – 1. Rosemary MacCormick; 2. Isobel Jackson; 3. Ella Gunn
Coffee Sponge with filling: 1. Marina Curran Colthart; 2. Ann Maclean Fleming; 3. Moira Thomson
Boiled fruit loaf: 1. Linda Gunn; 2. Catherine Sunderland; 3 Betty Jackson
Chocolate and Orange marble cake – 1. Karen Lander; 2. Rosemary MacCormick; 3. Fiona Landale
Treacle Tart: 1. Ann Marie Ferguson; 2. Ann Maclean Fleming; 3 Rosemary MacCormick
Lemon shortbread: 1. Allison MacCorquodale; 2. Barbara Carmichael; 3Moira Thomson
Carrot and Ginger soup – 1.Lorna Wallace; 2. Ellen Maccorquodale; 3 Allison Maccorquodale
Individual Chocolate Mousse – 1. Allison MacCorquodale; 2. Ellen MacCorquodale; 3. Moira Thomson
Best Exhibit (Appin Agricultural Club Cup) Allison MacCorquodale
Best Clootie Dumpling (Macdonell Quaich) – Rosemary MacCormick
Signature Bake ‘Dundee Cake’ – 1. Barbara Carmichael; 2. Ann Marie Ferguson; 3. Moira Thomson
Most Points (Young Farmers Cup) – Ann Maclean Fleming
Junior Baking judged by Moira Rennie
Rock buns – 1. Eva Maccoll; 2 Ealasaid Maclean Fleming; 3. Alasdair Maclean Fleming
Flapjacks – 1. Eva Maccoll; 2Ealasaid Maclean Fleming; 3 Ruaridh Maclean Fleming
Victoria Sandwich with filling: 1. Eva Maccoll; 2. Alasdair Maclean Fleming; 3 Ruaridh Maclean Fleming
Decorated Emoji cookies – 1. Logan Cameron; 2. Duncan Cameron; 3. Roan Maccoll
Rocky road – 1. Eva Maccoll; 2. Alasdair Maclean Fleming; 3 Ruaridh Maclean Fleming
Banana loaf – 1. Iona Hainge; 2. Liam Warnock; 3. Ealasaid Maclean Fleming
Chocolate muffins – 1. R McCaskell; 2. Charlie Cameron; 3. Duncan Cameron
Most Points; Eva Maccoll
Best Exhibit : Logan Cameron
Jams and Eggs judged by Lynn Morrison
Jar rhubarb and ginger jam – 1. Marina Curran Colthart; 2 Betty Jackson; 3. Sara Mcneill
Jar Mint Jelly – 1. Fiona Landale; 2. Moira Thomson; 3 Sara Mcneil
Jar Marmalade – 1. Ann Maclean Fleming; 3. Ellen Maccorquodale
Jar Lemon Curd – 1. Oona Smidowicz; 2. Allison MacCorquodale; 3 Michelle Macdonald
Jar of raspberry jam – 1. Rosemary MacCormick; 2. Ellen Maccorquodale; 3. Ella Gunn
Jar strawberry jam – 1. Allison MacCorquodale, 2. Sarah Brown; 3. Rosemary MacCormick
Eggs any colour – 1. Shirley Wallace; 2. Barbara Carmichael; 3Iona Haing
Chutney – 1 Fiona Landale; 2. Linda Gunn; 3 Brenda Macleod
Best exhibit – Fiona Landale
Home Brew judged by Fiona Maclean
Home liquor any kind: 1. Katie Worsdal; 2. Sarah Brown; 3. Aeltsje
Honey judged by Phil Moss
Jar of light honey 1. Sunderland; 2. Carol Collis;
Jar of dark honey 1. Alison Blair
Comb honey – 1. Alison Blair
Display of beeswax – 1. Aeltsje Oostehof; 2. Carol Collis
Most Points: Allison Blair