PICTURES: Latheron Show getting ‘bigger and bigger’ ahead of 100th event
The countdown is under way to the 100th Latheron Show in 12 months’ time after the success of Saturday’s event at West Clyth Farm.
Despite overcast weather, with spells of light drizzle with only a few brief glimmers of sunshine, the expanded range of attractions kept the large crowd engaged and entertained throughout the day.
Raymond Gunn, president of Latheron Agricultural Society, reckoned the attendance was along similar lines to 2023 when the weather was glorious.
“I think it’s definitely as good as last year,” he said during a break from his duties in the afternoon. “We’re heading in the right direction and next year is the 100th.
“It’s like a snowball. You roll it down the hill and it gets bigger and bigger and bigger.”
One aspect he highlighted was the “huge” display of agricultural machinery and tractors. “We always used to have about half a dozen tractors and now there’s about 30,” he said.
Show secretary Joanne Smith said: “The show committee, local clubs and volunteers from around the county came together and helped us hold our biggest and best show yet. There really was something for everyone, and an action-packed programme meant the show field was busy all day despite some dull weather.
“We are grateful to the Lybster and Tannach Fund and Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Halsary Fund, Mey Games, Caithness District Young Farmers and all our helpers whose support made a huge difference.
“Work starts now in planning and preparation for our 100th show next year, to be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, so get the date in your diary!”
The organisers sought to broaden their audience this year, with innovations including a health and wellbeing marquee.
Mr Gunn emphasised the importance of mental health support to the farming industry.
“It’s one of the worst jobs in the world for mental health issues because it’s a lonely job,” he said. “There’s not that many people on the farm nowadays.
“Back in the day there would have been four or five people on the farm and the workload was spread. Now it’s often one person trying to do it all on a day-to-day basis.
“The other thing is the paperwork. A lot of people can do the physical work but when it comes to paperwork, all the hoops that have got to be jumped through nowadays to get to the other end... When you’re doing it all the time you sort of get better at it, and you catch on, but there’s always a new thing.”
Champion of champions at the 99th Latheron Show went to the supreme sheep champion and North Country Cheviot champion from Jamie Henderson, of Seaview Cottages, Dunnet – a home-bred gimmer after a Skirza tup.
The reserve champion of champions title went to Kimmy Lai, of Occumster, with her supreme horse champion, Ashlea’s Hollywood Showgirl, a five-year-old mare with her three-month-old foal, Arriebeg What a View, at foot.
Main ring entertainment was provided by Mark Wylie with his Drakes of Hazard stunt team – a group of Indian Runner ducks guided by a collie.
A family marquee was introduced this year and activities for youngsters include a bouncy castle, Nerf gun wall and kids’ sports. There was also input from the Royal Highland Education Trust, a charity dedicated to bringing farming and the working countryside to life.
Other highlights included Highland dancers, Caithness Youth Pipe Band, Melvich Gaelic Choir and Mr and Mrs Bubbles with walk-around entertainment.
Councillor Willie Mackay provided the commentary. He said: “It was a great privilege to be part of the commentary team along with Helen Budge at what turned out to be another successful Latheron Show.
“Although we always look for rays of sunshine at all our scheduled summer events, the overcast conditions on Saturday did little to dampen the tremendous enthusiasm and turnout of competitors and spectators from all around Caithness and beyond.
“The organisers and volunteers who worked hard to get the field ready can be very proud of themselves – and have no doubt plans in mind already for next year’s 100th Latheron Show.”
Results
CATTLE
Supreme cattle champion: Duncan Munro, Invercharron Farm. Reserve supreme cattle champion: Gary Oag, Achiebeg.
Overall native champion: Jack O’Connor, Aberdeen Angus. Reserve champion : I Gunn, Highland. Overall continental champion: Gary Oag. Reserve champion: J Gunn, Mavsey.
Overall commercial champion: Duncan Munro. Reserve champion: David Kennedy. Overall calf champion: Duncan Munro. Reserve champion: David Kennedy, Tresdale.
Young Farmers champion: Tilly Munro, Invercharron.
Highland cow champion: I Gunn. Highland calf reserve champion: I Gunn. Aberdeen Angus champion: J Gunn.
Continental male born before October 1, 2023: 1 J Gunn; 2 G Oag. Continental female born before October 1, 2023: 1 2, 3, G Oag.
Cross cow or heifer in calf: K Macleod. Cross heifer with calf at foot: G Sutherland.
Cross steer born before June 1, 2023: J Swanson. Cross heifer (coloured) born before June 1, 2023: 1 S Tucker; 2 K Macleod.
Cross steer/heifer born between June 1 and September 30, 2023: 1, 2, S Tucker. Pair of butcher’s cattle: S Tucker.
Cross steer or heifer born between June 1 and September 30: D Munro. Cross calf born on or after January 1: G Sutherland.
Cross calf born after March 1, 2024, male: 1 D Kennedy; 2 K Macleod. Cross calf born on or after March 1, 2024, female: 1 D Kennedy; 2 J Manson; 3 J Manson.
Cattle young handler: Sophie Tucker, Thrumster.
Young Farmers competition – YF calf – Pedigree born between 01/03/23 and 01/09/23: 1 L Oag; 2 W Oag. YF calf – Commercial born between 01/03/23 and 01/09/23: 1 T Munro; 2 S Tucker.
YF overall pedigree champion: Lauren Oag, Achiebeg. YF overall commercial champion: Tilly Munro, Invercharron. YF overall champion: T Munro.
SHEEP
Overall sheep champion: Cheviot gimmer, J Henderson, Dunnet. Reserve sheep champion: Cheviot ewe lamb, J Henderson.
Cheviot champion and NCC breed society champion: J Henderson with his gimmer. Reserve champion: Cheviot ewe lamb, J Henderson.
Male hill Cheviot: 1, 2, A Campbell. Female hill Cheviot: 1, 2, K&J Grant; 3 A Miller.
Pen of four Cheviot sheep: J Henderson; 2 Charley and Jo Sutherland.
Cheviot tup: 1 Charley and Jo Sutherland; 2 Ann Campbell.
Cheviot Dinmont tup: 1 J Swanson; 2, 3, J Henderson. Cheviot tup lamb: 1 Charley and Jo Sutherland; 2 M Anderson; 3 J Henderson.
Cheviot ewe in milk: 1 J Henderson; 2 D&C Coghill; 3 Charley and Jo Sutherland. Cheviot gimmer: 1, 2, J Henderson; 3 J Swanson.
Cheviot ewe lamb: 1 J Henderson; 2 J Forbes; 3 D&C Coghill.
Border Leicester and halfbred – Border Leicester champion: DA&K Douglas, Achnamoine. Halfbred ewe lamb: 1 Sheila Gillon; 2 DA&K Douglas; 3 Abby Miller.
Overall halfbred champion: Sheila Gillon, Mybster.
Texel – Texel ewe: W Mackay. Texel gimmer: 1 D Bain; 2 K Alexander; 3 K Alexander. Texel ewe lamb: 1 J Forbes; 2, 3, A Bisset and Blackwood.
Texel shearling tup: 1 D Bain; 2 W Mackay. Texel tup lamb: 1 A Bisset and Blackwood; 2 J Forbes; 3 W Mackay.
Pen of three Texel sheep: 1 A Bisset and Blackwood; 2 J Forbes.
Overall Texel champion and breed society champion: A Bisset and Blackwood, Durran. Reserve Texel champion: D Bain, Kennachy.
Suffolk – Suffolk ewe: 1 Katie Gunn; 2 H Sutherland. Suffolk gimmer: 1, 3, Katie Gunn; 2 H Sutherland.
Suffolk ewe lamb: 1 Katie Gunn; 2 H Sutherland. Suffolk tup: Katie Gunn.
Suffolk shearling tup: J Henderson. Suffolk tup lamb: 1, 2, Katie Gunn; 3 H Sutherland.
Overall Suffolk champion and breed society champion: Jamie Henderson, Dunnet, shearling tup. Reserve Suffolk champion: Katie Gunn, Scotscalder, with her ewe lamb.
Sheep, any other breed – Ewe: 1 M Munro, Bel; 2nd M Anderson BFL; 3 DA&K Douglas, Char. Gimmer: 1 J Munro, Bel; 2nd E Bain, BL Txl, 3rd I Gunn, DSP.
Ewe lamb: 1 J Munro, Bel; 2 DA & K Douglas, Char; 3 J Munro, Bel. Tup: 1 K&N Mackay, BL Txl; 2 I Gunn, Oxf; 3 D A & C Rai, DSP.
Shearling tup: 1 J Munro, Bel; 2 M Anderson, BFL; 3 J Swanson, Bel. Tup lamb: 1 J Munro, Bel; 2 E Bain, BL Txl; 3 H Sinclair, Oxf.
Any other breed champion: Mark Munro, Invercharron, with his Beltex gimmer. Reserve champion: Mark Munro with his Beltex ewe.
Blue-Faced Leicester breed society champion tup: DA&K Douglas, Achnamoine. Blue Texel breed society champion tup: K&N Mackay, East Mey.
Charollais breed society champion ewe: DA&K Douglas, Achnamoine. Oxford breed society champion tup lamb: H Sinclair, Latheron.
Jacob breed society champion gimmer: D&C Coghill, Knockdee.
Scottish Blackface – Ewe: 1 DA&K Douglas; 2, 3, K&J Grant. Gimmer: 1, 2, K&J Grant; 3 A Miller. Ewe lamb: 1 Mason Macleod; 2, 3, K&J Grant.
Male: 1 A Miller; 2, 3, K&J Grant.
Overall Blackface champion and breed society champion: K&J Grant, Braehillor. Reserve Blackface champion: A Miller, Latheron.
Commercial sheep – Ewe with pure-bred twin lambs: 1 DA&K Douglas; 2 I Gunn. Ewe with cross-bred twin lambs: 1 Messrs Sutherland; 2 A Miller.
Pen of two prime lambs, ewe: 1, 3, K Sutherland; 2 I Gunn.
Cross sheep other than halfbreds, ewe: 1 Messrs Sutherland; 2 DA&K Douglas. Cross sheep other than halfbreds, gimmer: 1 Messrs Sutherland; 2 DA&K Douglas.
Cross sheep other than halfbreds, ewe lamb: 1 Messrs Sutherland; 2 DA&K Douglas; 3 Messrs Sutherland.
Overall commercial champion: Gimmer, Messrs Sutherland, Sibmister and Stainland. Reserve champion: Prime lambs, Kris Sutherland, Achavrole.
Sheep young handlers competition, overall winner: Katie Gunn, Scotscalder.
POULTRY
Overall champion and best in show: Holder Firth, Orkney, call duck. Reserve Champion: Melvin Wick, Orkney, Wyandotte hen.
Best exhibit in poultry class, open: Holder Firth, Orkney, drake. Best poultry (CTP): Ryan Miller, Latheron, Lohmann Brown female.
Large fowl champion: Ryan Miller, Latheron, Lohmann Brown female. Reserve large fowl: Dawn Bellamy, Helmsdale, Sussex female.
Best waterfowl: Holder Firth, Orkney, drake. Best soft-feathered bantam: Melvin Wick, Wyandotte female.
Bantam champion: Melvin Wick, Wyandotte female. Reserve bantam champion: Melvin Wick, Dutch female.
Best opposite sex to champion: Melvin Wick, Wyandotte female
Most points in poultry: Melvin Wick.
Best game bantam: Melvin Wick. Best large poultry: Rhoda Sinclair. Best junior: Zosia Walker, large Vorwerk.
Rabbits – Champion rabbit: R&J Chapman, Beauly. Reserve champion rabbit: R&J Chapman.
Best pet rabbit: Ella Kean, Wick. Best fancy rabbit: R&J Chapman. Best fur rabbit: Rachel Innes, Stirkoke.
Best Rex rabbit: R&J Chapman. Pet rabbit (animal handler): Abbie Burt, Wick.
PET SHOW
Best rabbit: Ella Kean. Best gerbil: Zosia Walker, Thurso.
Best hamster: Abbie Burt.
Best guinea pig: Zosia Walker.
Best scales and slimy: Abbie Burt, Wick, giant snail.
Cutest pet: Effie Stewart. Most unusual pet: Abbie Burt. Most mischievous pet: Barbara Mackay.
Pet that looks most like its owner: Effie Stewart. Pet the judge would most like to take home: Dandelion the guinea pig, Zosia Walker.
Best animal handler: Abbie Burt with her giant snails.
Best in show: Zosia Walker, also winning best cavy. Reserve best in show: Ella Kean.
Dog show – Best in show: Sharlene Henderson, Airedale. Reserve best in show: Barbara Smith, Gordon Setter.
Kids’ sports – Overall winner and CTP: Jake Macleod, Dunbeath.
BABY SHOW
Best in baby show: Allie Hendry (five months), Watten.
0-3 months: 1 Layton Miller; 2 Myla McDougal.
3-6 months: 1 Allie Hendry; 2 Archie Dunning; 3 Noah Kennedy.
6-8 months: 1 Flynn Oat; 2 Jack Sinclair; 3 Freddie Durrand.
8-12 months: 1 Thora Sinclair; 2 Ayla Jardine; 3eq Thomas Tolworthy and Reva Sinclair.
HIGHLAND DANCING
Eight years and under, beginner: Hollie Bain. Nine years and over, beginner: Emeli Gunn.
Nine years and under, novice: Reese Sutherland. Ten years and over, novice: Mollie Sinclair.
Intermediate: Cara Sinclair. Thirteen years and under, premier: Eilidh Budge. Fourteen and 15 years, premier: Carly Harrold.
VINTAGE TRACTORS AND MACHINERY
Overall best on field: Davie MacLeod, David Brown 995. Reserve best on field: K Sinclair, press baler.
Most original tractor: 1 Tyler Gordon; 2 Michael Spencer; 3 James Sinclair. Best vintage tractor: 1 N Mackenzie; 2 D MacLeod; 3 I Gunn.
Best classic tractor: 1 A McCrae; 2 Gavin Sutherland; 3 I Gunn. Best static machinery: 1 Kevin Sinclair; 2 I Gunn.
Best working history: 1 D MacLeod; 2 Nicol Mackenzie; 3 K Sinclair. Best-maintained exhibit: 1 M Spencer; 2 K Sinclair; 3 R Gunn.
Best unrestored exhibit: 1 T Gordon; 2 J Sinclair; 3r J Sinclair, Clachan. Best-presented exhibit: 1 I Gunn; 2 Nicol Mackenzie; 3 D MacLeod.
Most handsome driver: Davy MacLeod. Best farm machinery: K Sinclair.
Best David Brown on show field: Davy MacLeod.
HORSES
Overall horse champion: Kimmy Lai, Occumster, with her mare, Ashlea’s Hollywood Showgirl and foal Arribeg What a View. Reserve horse champion: Andrew Swanson, Quarryside.
Overall working hunter: Emma Coghill.
Champion working hunter horse: Emma Coghill, East Clyth. Reserve working hunter: Gillian MacArthur.
Champion working hunter pony: Danielle Sinclair, Toftcarl. Reserve working hunter pony: Rachel MacGregor.
Champion ridden horse: Michelle Offen, Durness, with Hortons My Guy.
Champion ridden Pony: Zara Manson. Reserve ridden pony: Emily Donn.
Champion Clydesdale: Andrew Swanson, Quarryside, with Hartcliff Loretta. Reserve champion Clydesdale: Mick Moore, with Monty.
Champion Shetland: Hannah Taylor, Framside, with Breckan First Endeavour. Reserve champion Shetland: Fearne McCarthy, with Stow Eliza Jane.
Champion Highland: Ashleigh Campbell, Wick, with Erray Lime. Reserve Highland: Natalie MacDonald, with Clayock First Lady.
Champion in hand: Kimmy Lai with Ashlea’s Hollywood Showgirl. Reserve champion in hand: Ruth MacInnes, Latheron, with Popstars Jigglypuff.
Overall light-legged: Kimmy Lai.
Champion in open jumping competition: Emma Coghill.
Champion donkey: Robert Streight, Thrumster, with Patrick.
Driving turnout champion: Andrew Swanson, Quarryside.
Most points in horse sports: Lucy Streight on Willows Game Changer.
Horse Puissance sponsored by The Home Bakery, Wick: Lucy Streight on Hugo at 130cm. Pony Puissance: Kloe O’Brien on Edwins Royal Rocket.
FLOWER SHOW
Flower show convener Alison Carter said she was delighted with the standard of entries, adding: “I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone who entered and brought such vibrant colours and wonderful scents to the flower tent.”
Pot plants – Begonia: 1 Carol Grant, Swiney Hill, Lybster; 2, 3, Sheila Macleod, Cairnroich, Lybster. Geranium/pelargonium: 1 Anne Sutherland, Parkview Terrace, Latheronwheel; 2, 3, Sheila Macleod. Foliage plant: 1 Anne Sutherland; 2 Carol Grant; Wendy Mackay, Parkside, Lybster.
Flowering plant: 1 Anne Sutherland; 2 Gladys Gunn; 3 Catherine Sutherland, Rose Cottage, Forse. Ivy: 1 Sheila Macleod; 2 Gladys Gunn; 3 Hilary Butcher, Campbell Avenue, Dunbeath. Streptocarpus: 1, 3, Sheila Macleod; 3 Moira Smythe, Main Street, Lybster.
Orchid: 1 Sheila Macleod; 2 Gladys Gunn. Busy lizzie: Gladys Gunn. Group of three flowering plants: Gladys Gunn.
Any variety pot plant grown by a senior citizen: 1 Anne Sutherland; 2 Joan Baikie, Norland Road, Lybster; 3 Sheila Macleod.
Container of annual plants, juniors (16 years and under): John Dunne, Shelligoe Road, Lybster.
Cactus: 1 Joan Baikie; 2 Anne Sutherland; 3 Moira Smythe. Variety of succulents in a container: 1 Gladys Gunn; 3 Jacqui Newman; 3 Carol Grant.
Pot of lilies: 1, 2, Wendy Mackay; 3 Carol Grant. Patio container: 1, 3, Gladys Gunn; 2 Carol Grant. Plants in a recycled container: 1 Gladys Gunn; 2 Carol Grant; 3 Chrissie Polson, Smerlie, Lybster. Hanging basket: 1, 2, Gladys Gunn.
Cut flowers – One fragrant rose: 1 Gladys Gunn; 2 Julie Ross, Argyle Square, Wick; 3 Moira Smythe. Pinks: 1 Freya Bremner, Rockhill, Wick; 3 Gladys Gunn; 3 Carol Grant. Iris: 1 Gladys Gunn; 3 Rita Sutherland, Forse; 3 Moira Smythe.
Pansies or violas: 1, 2, Carol Grant; 3 Hilary Butcher. Vase of five summer stems: 1 Sheila Macleod; 2 Gladys Gunn; 3 Carol Grant. Summer stems, any other variety: 1 Moira Smythe; 2 Gladys Gunn; 3 Freya Bremner.
Floral arrangements (open) – “Ooh La La”, Paris 2024 Olympics: 1 Alison Carter, Harbour Road, Lybster; 2 Zoe Sinclair, Dunbar Terrace, Thurso. Fabulous foliage: Zoe Sinclair.
Church arrangement: 1 Alison Carter; 2 Hilary Butcher; Mari-Ann Ganson, Lhaid Croft, Occumster. Modern arrangement: 1 Hilary Butcher; 2 Liza Reid, Wick; 3 Alison Carter. Beachcomber: 1 Alison Carter; 2 Hilary Butcher; 3 Zoe Sinclair.
Floral arrangements – Confined to parish, Year of the Wood Dragon: 1 Hilary Butcher; 2 Carol McKendrick; and Alison Carter.
Trash to Treasure: 1 Helen Angelides, Braemar, Lybster; 2 Alison Carter. Truly Scrumptious: Mari-Ann Ganson; 2 Alison Carter; 3 Hilary Butcher.
Floral arrangements, novice (open) – Have a Go – Arrangement using a kitchen utensil: 1 Sammy Sutherland, South Head View, Lybster; 2 Anna Polson, Shelligoe Road, Lybster; 3 Fiona Gallier, Smerlie, Lybster.
Basket arrangement: 1 Fiona Gallier; 2 Sammy Sutherland; 3 Anna Polson.
Youngsters, 15 years and under – Floral-themed decorated picture: 1 Eva Robertson, Hillhead, Lybster; 2 Aine Dunne, Shelligoe Road, Lybster; 3 Erin Moore, Norland Road, Lybster. A fresh flower posy arrangement: Aine Dunne.
Primary school classes 3-7 – Paper plate floral wreath: 1 John Dunne; 2 Sariah McNaught; 3 Callie Hoban.
Miniature garden: 1 John Dunne; 2 Shauna Sutherland; 3 Amalie Rowe.
Classes 1-2 – Paper plate floral picture: 1 Aria MacDonald; 3 Emily Sinclair (Latheron); 3 Seillean Macleod. Arrangement using your favourite toy: 1 Josselyn Sutherland; 2 Robyn Mackay; 3 Aria MacDonald.
Nursery, pre-school and under – Decorated flower plate: 1 Harley Shepherd; 2 Evie Cruickshank; 3 Danny Grant. Collection of grasses and marguerites in a jam jar: 1 Danny Grant; 2 Kate Sutherland; 3 Arabella Sutherland.
Grow to Show – Fruit and vegetable section – Cucumbers: 1 Julia Dunnett, Old Coastguard Station, Wick; 2 Duncan Sutherland, Fraigheach, Latheronwheel; 3 Jacqui Newman. Tomatoes: 1 Donna Sutherland, Latheronwheel; 2 Duncan Sutherland. Lettuce: 1 Karlyn Sutherland, Harbour Road, Lybster; 2 Carol Grant; 3 Zoe Sinclair.
Box of mixed veg: 1 Sally Page, Rawnhallan, Lybster; 2 Duncan Sutherland. Courgettes: 1 Jacqui Newman; 2 Duncan Sutherland. Fruits: 1, 3, Duncan Sutherland; 2 Cameron Smythe, Dornoch.
Perpetual trophies and cup winners – Muriel Sutherland Silver Tray, best pot plant (open): Anne Sutherland. Four Seasons Cup, best pot plant (CTP): Anne Sutherland.
Jim Steven Memorial Trophy, best busy lizzie: Gladys Gunn. Pauline Jones Silver Tray, best pot of lilies: Wendy Mackay. John Wares Memorial Trophy, most points in pot plants: Gladys Gunn.
Eric Farquhar Trophy, best exhibit in cut flowers: Carol Grant. Gladys Gunn Shield, most points in cut flowers: Gladys Gunn. Royal Bank of Scotland Cup, best exhibit in floral arrangements (open): Alison Carter.
Horizons Quaich, most points in floral arrangements (open): Alison Carter. Celia More Flower Shop Trophy, best exhibit in floral arrangements (CTP): Hilary Butcher. Helen Budge Trophy, most points in floral arrangements (CTP): Alison Carter.
Jean Sutherland Memorial Crystal Vase, best exhibit in Have a Go section: Sammy Sutherland. Eileen Farquhar Silver Tray, most points in floral arrangements (open and CTP): Alison Carter.
Gunn Shield, best exhibit in youngsters 15 and under: Eva Robertson. Gunn Cup, most points in youngsters 15 and under: Aine Dunne.
Amanda Coghill Trophy, best exhibit primaries 3-7: John Dunne. Alex Wares Memorial Shield, best exhibit primaries 1-2: Josselyn Sutherland.
Margaret Sinclair Clachan Shield, best exhibit in nursery, pre-school and under: Danny Grant.
Dan Mirer Glass Trophy, best exhibit in Grow to Show fruit and vegetable section: Sally Page.
Glass plate in memory of John and Anita Sinclair, best in show: Hilary Butcher, Year of the Wood Dragon.
HOME INDUSTRIES
Any item in Aran/Aran-type-wool: 1 Patricia McShane, Morlich, Lybster; 2 Noreen Mackenzie, Papigoe; 3 Pat Hendry, Forse. Knitted novelty item: 1 Ann Mackay, Latheronwheel; 2 Pat Hendry, Forse; 3 Ro Amaris, Latheronwheel.
Crocheted throw or blanket: 1 Elizabeth Kirkham, Lybster; 2 Pat Hendry; 3 Hilary Butcher, Dunbeath. Sewn picture depicting a season: 1 Carol Grant, Swiney; 2 Lynn Hendry, Aberdeen; 3 Pat Hendry.
Wind chime in any craft: 1 Christine Sutherland, Ulbster; 2 Sue Payton, Wick. Tea light holder from recycled materials: 1 Christine Sutherland; 2 Lynn Hendry.
Any item in papercraft: 1 Anne Sutherland, Latheron; 2 Jennifer Ross; 3 Jenni Smith. Greeting card in any craft: 1 Pat Hendry; 2 Mary Saint; 3 Lynn Hendry.
Juniors, 18 and under – Wind chime: Aine Dunne, Lybster. Any item, papercraft: Aine Dunne.
Juniors, 12 and under – Wind chime: 1 Poppy Payton, Wick; 2 Jenson Gunn, Lybster; 3 Orlah Hourston, Wick.
Any item, papercraft: 1 Oscar Banks, Wick; 3 Orlah Hourston; 3 Ella Miller, Thrumster.
Juniors, eight and under – Wind chime: 1 Hamish Moke, Ulbster; 2 Isla Cruikshank, Inchnadamph; 3 Calder Budge, Watten.
Any item in papercraft: 1 Emily Sinclair, Latheron; 2 Lewis Drummond, Lybster; 3 Cameron Mackay, Forse.
Children not yet attending school – Junk model: 1 Danny Grant, Smerlie; 2 Scott Sinclair, Watten; 3 Cameron Mackay, Forse. Nursery – Paper plate medal: 1 Callen Sutherland; 2 Carla Nicolson; 3 Hayley Shepherd.
P1&2, My Favourite Sport: 1 Ivan Stronach; 2 Fergus Harvey; 3 Mia Sutherland. P3&4, My Favourite Olympic Sport: 1 Zoe Cowie; 2 Dan Fryer; 3 Jenson Gunn.
Photography – Junior – Sunset: 1 Morgan Mackenzie; 2 Kieran Mackenzie; 3 Alexandria Bremner. Senior – The Northern Lights: 1 Cathleen Gunn; 2 Dorothy Gunn; 3 Catriona Bremner.
Primary school art – P5, 6 and 7, Paris Olympics 2024: 1 Evie Williams; 2 Skye Campbell; 3 Jack Williams.
Trophies and special prizes – Silver cup for most points in handicrafts: Pat Hendry, Forse. Trophy for best Aran knitting: Patricia McShane, Lybster.
Trophy for best hand knitting: Ann Mackay, Latheronwheel.
Shield for best exhibit in U12 section: Poppy Payton, wind chime. Trophy for most points in junior sections: Aine Dunne.
Cup for best exhibit in 18 and under section: Aine Dunne, gingerbread. Most points in 18 years and under handicrafts: Aine Dunne.
Most points in 12 years and under handicrafts: Orlah Houston. Most points in eight years and under handicrafts: Emily Sinclair, Latheron.
Best exhibit in handicrafts: Ann Mackay, Latheronwheel.
Best exhibit in senior photography: Cathleen Gunn. Best exhibit in junior photography: Morgan Mackenzie.
Best exhibit in primary school art: Zoe Cowie. Best exhibit in nursery/pre-school: Callen Sutherland.
Best exhibit for children not yet attending school: Danny Grant.
Baking – Child’s birthday cake: 1 Donna Allan; 2 Aimee Sinclair; 3 Carol Grant. Three slices of focaccia: 1 Carol Grant; 2 Catriona Bremner; 3 Lynn Hendry.
Wedge of quiche: 1 Anne Sutherland; 2 Heather Carberry; 3 Liz Hewitson. Gluten-free cheese scones: 1 Anne Sutherland; 2 Donna Allan; 3 Aimee Sinclair. Three chocolate creams: 1 Donna Allan; 2 Anne Sutherland; 3 Carol Grant.
Three coloured and filled macaroons: 1 Aimee Sinclair; 2 Donna Allan; 3 Carol Grant. Six pieces of fudge: 1 Julia Dunnett; 2 Aimee Sinclair; 3 Carol Grant.
Small jar of chutney: 1 Lynn Hendry; 2 Carol Grant; 3 Gillian Banks.
Juniors, 18 and under – Gingerbread: 1 Aine Dunne; 2 Roza Amin; 3 Saffiya Amin. Three decorated cupcakes: 1 Becca Sinclair; 2 Roza Amin; 3 Aine Dunn.
Juniors, 12 years and under – Three pieces of shortbread: 1 Oscar Banks; 2 Ella Budge; 3 Harrison Taylor. Three muffins, any variety: 1 Ella Budge; 2 Orla Hourston; 3 Harrison Taylor.
Juniors, eight years and under – Three decorated fairy cakes: 1 Hamish Moore; 2 Lily Banks; 3 Emily Sinclair. Six peppermint creams: 1 Jenson Gunn; 2 Lily Banks; 3 Emily Sinclair.
Children not yet attending school – Individual pizza face: 1 Scott Sinclair; 2 Danny Grant; 3 Grace Harvey.
Trophies and special prizes – Silver cup for best exhibit in 18 years and under: Aine Dunne.
Silver tray for most points in baking, CTP: Carol Grant. Shield for runner-up in baking, CTP: Aimee Sinclair.
Silver tray for most points in baking, outwith: Lynn Hendry
Silver cup for best exhibit in egg section: Liz Hewitson. Best exhibit in baking: Carol Grant.
Most points in 18 years and under baking: Roza Amin and Aine Dunne. Most points in 12 years and under baking: Ella Budge. Most points in eight years and under baking: Lily Banks,
Most points in handicraft, eight years and under: Emily Sinclair.
Eggs – Six hen eggs, white: 1 Anna Maclean; 2 Anna Graham. Six hen eggs, tinted: Harrison Taylor and Emily Sinclair, Latheron,
Six hen eggs, brown: 1 Liz Hewitson (best exhibit); 2 Harrison Taylor and Emily Sinclair; 3 Jack Sinclair. Heaviest hens’ eggs: 1 Samuel Gunn; 2 Harrison Taylor and Emily Sinclair; 3 Liz Hewitson.
