Kenneth Sutherland Snr says it is a “real privilege and honour” to have been asked to judge the overall sheep inter-breed championship at Ingliston.
Farmer Michael Shearer and his collie Mirk have won a place in the Scottish sheepdog trials team after finishing ninth at the national championships.
John Coghill from Skinnet Farm, Halkirk, will have the task of selecting the overall champion at this year’s County Show at Thurso East.