Royal Highland Show ’23 – Cattle Champions
Limousins led the way in the beef inter-breed contests at the Royal Highland, with the cow, Grahams Ruth, from Robert and Jean Graham, being selected as best individual by judge Keith Redpath. Brought out by stockman Stewart Bett and his wife Lynsey, this polled Claragh Franco daughter was shown with her October-born heifer calf at foot.
Taking the reserve overall spot was the Aberdeen-Angus leader, Blelack Princess Carina, a two-year-old heifer from Michael and Melanie Alford of Foxhill Farm, Devon.
In the junior inter-breed, Iain Nimmo’s Limousin heifer Maraiscote Tangerine, was picked out as a clear winner by judge Hamish Goldie, of Dumfries. She is by Sliabh Felim Mourinho. Richard McCornick from Dumfries, stood reserve in the junior inter-breed with the young Charolais bull Ricnick Thor, by Goldstar Gentleman.
The Limosins were back to the fore in the inter-breed teams, triumphing with their team of four from the Grahams, Maraiscote, Whinfellpark and Wilodge herds, while Charolais from AJR Farms, McMurrich Partners, Brailes Livestock and the Hartwrights, finished in reserve position.
In the dairy rings, the inter-breed champion – judged by Hugh Kennedy – was the Holstein, Eedy Crushabull Acclaim, from Brian and Michael Yates, Castle Douglas. A second calver, she is by Oh-River-Syc Crushabull. Reserve went to the Jersey, Kerricks Dakota Belle, a second calver from the Cowhill Trust, Dumfries, sired by Clydevalley Dakota.
Below are pictures of the champions from each section, followed by some general shots. To browse the full selection of images takes over the four days, or to purchase any, head to our Photo Sales.
Overall beef champion, the Limousin, Grahams Ruth, a three-year-old cow from Robert and Jean Graham
Reserve overall in the beef inter-breed, the Aberdeen-Angus, Blelack Princess Carina, a two-year-old heifer from Michael and Melanie Alford
Beef Shorthorn winner, Podehole Rita Petunia, a three-year-old cow from Harry Horrell
Blonde champion, Hallfield Plato, a three-year-old bull from Thor Atkinson
Charolais champion and reserve in the junior inter-breed, Ricnick Thor, a 15-month-old bull from Richard McCornick
Hereford champion, Coley 1 Vincent, a three-year-old bull from Andrew Hughes
Highland champion, Neoinean Ruadh 6th of Leys, a three-year-old heifer from William MacLean
Simmental champion, Annick Ginger’s Lucia, a three-year-old cow from Reece and Andrew Simmers
Salers champion, Lisnamaul Rebecca, a two-year-old heifer from Alex and John Wright
Lincoln Red champion, Auchmacoy Excalibur, a five-year-old bull from Sharon Buchan
Galloway champion, Moss Fayjock, a two-year-old bull from Catherine MacGregor
Belted Galloway champion, Croasdale Oh Katie, a three-year-old heifer from Castleton Farm
British Blue champion, Topgun Splash, a 13-month-old bull from Ali Jackson
Commercial champion, Starlight, a Limousin cross heifer from James Nisbet
Junior inter-breed winner, the Limousin heifer Maraiscote Tangerine, from Iain Nimmo
Beef breeder champion, Glenrock Terminator, from the Illingworths
Native Beef breeder champion, Muiresk Strongbow
Beef pairs champions, the Limousins
Top team – the Limousins
Best native team, the Herefords
Inter-breed young handler and winner of the Dalchirla cup, Gergor Milne, of Kennieshillock, Elgin, with judges
Dairy inter-breed winner, the Holstein, Eedy Crushabull Acclaim, from Brian and Michael Yates
Reserve overall in the dairy, the Jersey, Kerricks Dakota Belle, a second calver from the Cowhill Trust, Dumfries
Ayrshire champion, Cuthill Towers Religious Bunty, a second calver from the Lawrie family, Cuthill Towers
Red and White champion, Grayridge Addison Seisme Red, a second calver from Brian and Michael Yates
Best in the any other breed dairy section, the Freisian, Lisnamulligan Honeyschaap, a second calver from Adam Lawson
Dairy Shorthorn champion, Lisnamulligan Royal Kathleen, a third calver from Adam Lawson
Best dairy team, the Holsteins
Junior dairy inter-breed winner, the Holstein, Wolfa Chief Sue, from Steven Innes
Dairy calf champion
Coloured dairy calf champion
To browse the full selection of images takes over the four days, or to purchase any, head to our Photo Sales.
To browse the full selection of images takes over the four days, or to purchase any, head to our Photo Sales.