Castlehill exhibition will help mark 100 years of Caithness young farmers

AN exhibition is being held at the Castlehill Heritage Centre to help mark the centenary of the Caithness District Young Farmers' Association.

The event, called Mucking in for 100 years, has just got underway and will run until the end of May.

Muriel Murray of the Castletown Heritage Society, which runs the centre, said the exhibition is being staged to help the association celebrate the special anniversary.

She said the memorabilia on display has been contributed by old and new Young Farmers. "The minutes books, badges, medals, certificates and photos portray all kinds of events over the years . The important thing is that the national movement was started in the 1920s at Lannergill Watten by John Robson whose father-in-law, Peter Keith, was owner of Olrig Estate. One of the exhibits is the certificate awarded to A Smith of Lannergill for pig breeding. Miss Smith also features in her 1920s best dress. It is worth a look."

Mrs Murray added: "We are putting on a competition for present Young Farmers called guess the vintage object. A prize will be awarded to the best individual and best club. My guess is that many older farmers will have little difficulty. Young ones will be tested."

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