Results announced for 34th annual ploughing match at Dixonfield Farm
The North and West Caithness Ploughing Association held its 34th annual ploughing match at Dixonfield Farm, Thurso by kind permission of George and Karen Williamson on Saturday, November 2.
The match organisers said they “couldn’t have asked for better weather” on the day.
This year the judges were Ewan Anderson, Dundee; Robert Mckechnie, Larkhall; Edwin Bennie, Freuchie; and Ron Phillips, Cupar.
A spokesperson said: “After taking a year away from ploughing competitions, Graeme Mackay, Buldoo, returned to his winning ways lifting the trophy donated by representatives of the late William Farquhar Folly for the Champion on the Field.
“James Tait, Mey, was winner of the Reversible 2 and 3 Furrow Class and was Reserve Overall Champion lifting the Grove Lounge Cup with Andrew Sinclair, Toftcarl being named as third on the field and winning the Keith Murray Cup.
“We had the pleasure of welcoming Mr John Sutherland, Lochen, to judge Best Kept Tractor. Barbara Campbell was again in attendance providing an excellent catering service along with Rebekah from Wild Highland Drinks Co who provided refreshments.”
Results:
12-inch and over – 1 Graeme Mackay, Buldoo; 2 Alex Campbell, Ross-Shire; 3 Donald Mackay, Ross-Shire. Best Start – Donald Campbell. Best Finish and Straightest Furrow – Graeme Mackay.
The William Munro Memorial Trophy presented by T Munro and family for the winner of the 12-inch and Over Class and North of Scotland Milk Marketing Board Shield – Graeme Mackay.
Alister Macleod Memorial Cup (Perpetual) for the Best Start and Finish combined in the 12-inch Class – Donald Mackay.
Classic – 1 Andrew Sinclair, Toftcarl; 2 Iain Sinclair, Thurso; 3 Wullie Mackay, Biggins.
Best Start – Wullie Mackay.
Best Finish – Robert Sutherland.
Straightest Furrow – Andrew Sinclair.
Trophy presented by John Hymers, Burnside for the winner of the Classic Class – Andrew Sinclair, Toftcarl.
Reversible 2 and 3 Furrow – 1 James Tait, Mey; 2 Gavin Robertson, Barrock.
Best Start, Finish and Straightest Furrow – James Tait, Mey.
M A Munro (Drainage Contractors) Halkirk Perpetual Cup for the winner of the 2 and 3 Furrow Reversible Class – James Tait.
Reversible – Multifurrow – 1 Scott Rosie, Hunster; 2 James Gunn, Kilimster; 3 Donald Campbell, Castletown.
Best Start, Finish and Straightest Furrow – Scott Rosie.
W and A Oag, Brims Mains Perpetual Trophy for winner of the Multifurrow class – Scott Rosie.
P W Mackay, Halkirk Cup for Overall winner of the Reversible classes – James Tait.
Perpetual Cup presented by Donald MacDonald, Laurel for the Best Ploughed Lot in the Reversibles by a person 30 years old and under and trophy presented by Gavin Robertson, Briary, Barrock for the Best Start and Finish combined by a person 30 years old and under in the Reversible classes – Scott Rosie.
Vintage Mounted – 1 William Ronaldson, Lower Gillock; 2 Brian Polson, Gersa; 3 Alan Campbell, Gersa.
Best Start, Best Finish and Straightest – William Ronaldson.
The late Pink Mackay Cup for the winner of the Vintage Mounted class – William Ronaldson.
Vintage Trailing – 1 Michael Mackay, West Greenland; 2 John Matheson, North Kessock; 3 George Williamson, Dixonfield.
Best Start and Best Finish – Michael Mackay, West Greenland.
Straightest Furrow – John Matheson.
Omand's Garage Cup for the winner of the Vintage Trailing class – Michael Mackay, West Greenland.
Association shield for Youngest Ploughman – Cameron Coghill, Knockdee.
Young Farmers – 1 Cameron Coghill, Knockdee.
Mey Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr Sandy McCarthy for the Best Ploughed Lot by a member of a Young Farmers Club – Cameron Coghill.
Overall Trophies:
Allan’ of Gillock Tray for Overall Straightest Furrow; W S Gunn Shield for Best Overall Finish; Willie Mackay (AI Services) Shield for the neatest ends on the field; the Daniel Cup presented by Ian Daniel, Strichen for the Best Ploughed Lot in the 12-inch and Reversible Sections; Bank of Scotland Cup for Best Ploughed lot by a Competitor in the N and W District; the late Charles Macivor Cup for the County Champion; The William Allan 1897 Cup re-presented by his grandson, Mr William Allan, Berkshire in 1997 for the County Champion; Trophy donated by the Reps of the late William Farquhar Folly for the Champion on the Field – Graeme Mackay.
Caithness and Sutherland Vintage Car Club Shield for Best Vintage Tractor – George Williamson, Dixonfield.
Best Kept Tractor (other than Vintage) – Scott Rosie.
Clayquoys Cup presented by the late Mr D Miller, Upper Ackergill for the Best Ploughed Lot by a Competitor under 25 years old (Perpetual) (Confined to County); Colin Sinclair Memorial Quaich presented in his memory by his family for the Best, Start And Finish combined Overall – Scott Rosie.
Sandy Banks Memorial Trophy presented by Mrs Ella Banks and family for the Best Junior 21 years and under (confined to Caithness) – Cameron Coghill.
Achavarn Cup for Best Overall Start; Silver basket donated by the Representatives of the late William and Chris Farquhar for the Best Start and Finish combined in the Vintage Sections; Jim Henderson Memorial Bowl for the Best Start, Finish and Straightest Furrow combined in the Vintage Mounted and Trailing Classes (confined to Caithness): The William Farquhar Memorial Trophy (Perpetual) re-presented 2007 for the best in the Vintage Classes; Association Tray for best in the Vintage and Horse – Michael Mackay, West Greenland.
Grove Lounge Cup for Reserve Overall Champion – James Tait.
Keith Murray Cup for 3rd Overall on the Field – Andrew Sinclair.
Furthest Travelled – John Matheson, North Kessock.
Oldest Ploughman – Robbie Flett, Watten.
Best Looking Ploughman – Ewan McIver.