Castle Douglas – Galloways – Feb ’25
A world record price for a Galloway bull was set at the Galloway Cattle Society sale at Wallets’ Marts, Castle Douglas, when Swagger of Glenrath sold at 27,000gns, to the Blackcraig and Cardona herds.
Another three bulls hit the five-figure mark, while females peaked at 9000gns, for the female champion, Blackcraig Libby E1474.
Overall, 36 bulls sold to average £6642, with 11 bulling heifers levelling at £3339 and nine heifers that had run with the bull averaged out at £2310.
Below are pictures of the top priced lots. To view the full selection of images taken, head to our Photo Sales gallery.
Top price, Swagger of Glenrath, set a new breed record, selling at 27,000gns to Blackcraig and Cardona
Skelfhill Fortnum made 24,000gns to Barlaes
Blackcraig Fencer sold for 14,000gns to the Maxwells’ Ben Lomond herd
Haaland of Fingland sold at 10,000gns to Skelfhill
Blackcraig Libby E1474 was top price female, selling at 9000gns to Catherine MacGregor
To view the full selection of images taken, head to our Photo Sales gallery.