Sassy celebration as County Show supreme title goes to Dunbeath Farms
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SASSY Lady continued her recent run of success when she took the supreme overall champion title at the Caithness County Show at the weekend.
The Limousin cross-bred March-born calf owned by Kris Sutherland, of Dunbeath Farms, was the reserve overall champion on the field at the Latheron Show the previous week.
Sired by Lodge Hamlet, it was a clean sweep for the female calf which took the commercial championship and then went on to take the overall cattle award and finally the champion of champions trophy.
Taking the reserve overall champion award on the field was the North County Cheviot gimmer belonging to James Mackay, Biggins, Killimster, which was making its showing debut. After Biggins Top Notch, the gimmer was the Cheviot champion and then went on to take the overall sheep title.
It was a good show for Joanne Smith and Jonathan Gunn of Mavsey, Lybster, who took the reserve overall cattle award with the champion Simmental Caithness Jenson, a 13-year-old bull calf owned by their three-year-old son Jenson Gunn.
The winning calf was sired by Mavsey Hans Jenson, which was sold at the bull sales last February, and its mother was Slievenagh Gorgeous, a heifer they bought from Northern Ireland two years ago and is a daughter of the British Simmental Cattle Society's only golden cow award winner.
Mavsey also won the Aberdeen Angus championship with Tonley Ester, a heifer which was the reserve female champion in the cattle section.
The reserve overall sheep award went to the group of three commercial sheep champions – a Texel cross ewe and her pair of Suffolk lambs – shown by William Barnetson & Sons, Lynegar, Watten. This was the ewe's fourth championship. She has been a champion every year since being a gimmer.
In the horse section the overall horse award went to Geraldine and Elle Harrold's home-bred coloured yearling Independent Boy (Bailey), shown by Russell Skelton of Team Skelton.
The gelding, sired by Co-Pilot, and out of Anagmore Bella, was the in-hand champion and then went on to pick up the overall light horse ticket before taking the supreme title. Independent Boy was the reserve champion in the coloured horse and pony in-hand section at the Royal Highland Show last month.
Taking the reserve supreme horse award was the young Highland champion, Macdhui of Achnacarry, a yearling owned by Natalie MacDonald, of Bridge Street, Halkirk. This was the yearling's first show.
The overall ridden horse champion went to Isla Miller's Kilmastulla Lucy Q, ridden by Lucy Stewart, while reserve went to Ruth Sutherland with Mastermind IV.
The pony ridden champion was Shanrye Finley, ridden by Lisa Kennedy, of Blarmhor House, Halkirk, with reserve going to the lead rein winner Newoak Anniversary, shown by Emma Florence, North Bylbster.
HORSES
Supreme horse: Geraldine Harrold, Wick, with home-bred coloured yearling Independent Boy (Bailey), shown by Russell Skelton of Team Skelton. Reserve overall horse: Natalie MacDonald, Bridge Street, Halkirk, with the Highland champion, Macdhui of Achnacarry.
Clydesdale – Best male, two years and over, best female, four years and over, best foal any sex: J Munro, Holly View, Janetstown. Clydesdale, four years and over: Brian Bisset, Park Cottage, Brough. Any other heavy horse – Best female, yearling and over: E K Henderson, Tir Na Nog Croft, Berriedale.
Horse/pony in hand – Best two-year-old, filly or gelding: A Mowat, Roster. Best yearling, colt, filly or gelding: G Harrold, Wick. Cob-type horse/pony, coloured horse/pony: A Edwards, Gelshfield. Arab, part-bred Arab or Anglo Arab: L & C Coghill, Stemster House, Halkirk. Mountain and moorland, four years and over: E Florence, North Bylbster. Veteran horse/pony, 15 plus: A MacDonald, Weydale.
Horse and pony ridden – Cob-type horse/pony, four years and over: S Linklater, Castletown. Arab, part-bred Arab or Anglo Arab, four years and over: L & C Coghill. Coloured horse/pony, four years and over: D Sinclair, Toftcarl Farm, Thrumster. Mountain and moorland, four years and over: S Pottinger, Isauld Farm, Reay.
Children's leading rein: E Florence. Best pony, mare or gelding, exceeding 128 centimetres but not 138cm: R Lee, Halkirk. Best pony, mare or gelding exceeding 138cm but not 148cm: S Pottinger.
Best four-year-old and over, mare or gelding, exceeding148cm but not 158cm: B Bisset. Best four year old and over, mare or gelding, over 158cm: R Sutherland, Dunn. Veteran horse/pony 15 plus: E Gunn, Castletown.
Highland Pony – best yearling, best over three year old gelding and best ridden Highland, four years and over: N MacDonald, Bridge Street, Halkirk. Best over three year old yeld mare: J Macleod, Upper Dounreay.
Shetland pony, standard classes – Best mare with foal at foot, best foal, best yeld mare, four years and over: E & S Dunnet, Lynfield, Lyth. Best yearling, best colt, two or three years, and best filly, two or three years: W & K Campbell, Midcalder Farm. Best gelding: S Campbell and H Taylor, St Margaret's Hope.
Miniature classes – Best miniature yeld mare, four years and over: Mid Calder Shetlands, Lhaid, Watten. Best miniature stallion: A McLennan, St Ola, Orkney. Best miniature gelding: H Sinclair, Upper Latheron Farm.
Mixed classes – Best coloured Shetland: A McLennan. Best ridden Shetland, four years and over: S Campbell and H Taylor. Young handlers class: Mid Calder Shetlands.
Working hunter
Champion horse: Ruth Sutherland, Balnasmurich, Dunn, with Mastermind IV. Reserve: Alison Gray, Langley Park, Wick, with Invasion.
Champion pony: Emily Campbell, Mansfield, Watten, with Annandale New Approach. Reserve: Jessica Calder, Ormlie Hall, Thurso, with Coco Bongo.
Cradle stakes: Leoni Kennedy, Blarmhor House, Halkirk. Nursery stakes: Emily Campbell, Mansfield, Watten. Novice pony: Lauren Oag, Achiebeg Farm, Shebster. Novice horse: Alison Gray, Langley Park, Wick. Intermediate pony: L Oag. Intermediate horse: Ruth Sutherland, Balnasmurich, Dunn. WHP not exceeding 133cm (Blair Castle qualifier): Jessica Calder, Ormlie Hall, Thurso. WHP not exceeding 143cm (Blair Castle qualifier): L Oag. Open horse: Mary Miller, The Ha, Alterwall, Lyth.
Showjumping
Ponies 128cm and under: Jorgi Craigie, St Ola, Orkney. Ponies 138cms and under: Liam Mackenzie, Achalone Croft, Halkirk. 75cm-80cm: Meghan Blackwood, Torranshandall, Harpsdale. Junior jumping open: Lauren Oag. Open jumping: Vivian Campbell, Morvenview, Halkirk.
Puissance – Horse: V Campbell and Jean Gunn, Sibster Mains. Pony: L Oag.
George Budge memorial competition: Leoni Kennedy. Musical poles: L Kennedy. Side saddle: Rowan Lee, Halkirk.
Breed champions
Horses – Clydesdale: J Munro, Holly View, Janetstown, with Gersa Lady Lauren. Reserve: Brian Bisset, Park Cottage, Brough, with Ha Durran Harry.
Light horse: G Harrold, Baronswell, Wick, with Independent Boy. Reserve: L & C Coghill, Stemster House, Halkirk, with Shanrye Finley.
Horse and pony ridden: B Bisset with Kilmastulla Lucy Q. Reserve: R Sutherland with Mastermind IV.
Highland pony: N MacDonald, Bridge Street, Halkirk, with Macdhui of Achnacarry.
Shetland pony: E & S Dunnet, Lynfield, Lyth, with Octavia of Auckhorn. Reserve: W & K Campbell, Midcalder Farm, with Midcalder Dora.
Champion pony: L & C Coghill, Stemster House, Halkirk, with Shanrye Finley. Reserve: E Florence, North Bylbster with Newoak Anniversary.
Goats: R Harrold, Ambervale, Reiss. Reserve: C Lowe, Rampyards, Watten.
Poultry champion and reserve: M Wick, Stromness.
Donkey: R Sleight, Tardree House, Thrumster, with Patrick.
SHEEP
Suffolk – Aged tup and gimmer: W Bartnetson & Sons, Lynegar. Shearling tup, ewe lamb and ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it: J B & L Swanson, East Murkle. Tup lamb: S. Sinclair, Haven View, Lower Gills.
Cheviot hill sheep: Shearling tup, ewe lamb, tup three shear and over, tup two shear: W M Sutherland, Brackside, Reay. Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it, and tup lamb: M Grant, Taldale, Forss. Gimmer: Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust.
Native: Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it: C Budge, Achalone, Halkirk. Gimmer, and tup: M MacDonald, Achentoul Farm Cottage, Kinbrace. Ewe lamb: C Coghill, Knockdee Farm, Halkirk. Tup lamb: D A & K Douglas, Achnamoine Farm, Watten. Best Shetland sheep: A M Douglas, Achnamoine Farm.
Commercial – Cheviot ewe or gimmer with cross lambs at foot, Cheviot ewe or gimmer with cheviot lambs at foot and mule ewe or gimmer with lambs at foot: Messrs Sutherland, Sibmister and Stainland Farms. Ewe or gimmer AOV or cross with lambs at foot: W Barnetson & Sons, Lynegar. Cheviot ewe or gimmer with half bred lamb at foot: A Miller & Sons, Aimster.
Border Leicester – Aged tup, shearling tup, tup lamb, ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it and ewe lamb: A Miller & Sons.
Half bred – Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it: Messrs Sutherland. Gimmer: D Coghill and Sons, Skinnet. Three half bred ewe lambs and ewe lamb: A Miller and Sons.
NCC – Aged tup, ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it, ewe lamb: A Polson, Smerlie, Lybster. Two shear tup, shearling tup, gimmer and best wool on NCC shearling: J & W Mackay, Biggins, Killimster. Shearling tup, tup lamb, ewe lamb and gimmer (small farmers and stockmen): K & R Sutherland, Hilliclay. Tup lamb and three tup lambs: A Simpson, Cairnside, Watten. Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it (small farmers and stockmen): W Campbell, Thurso.
Prime lambs – Two NCC or half bred prime lambs and two cross any other continental sire prime lambs: H Sutherland, Drummie Farm Cottage, Golspie. Two Texel sired prime lambs: Messrs Sutherland. Two cross any other native sire prime lambs: J Campbell & Co, Todholes Farm. Two novice native cross prime lambs, untrimmed only: C Stewart, An-Cala, Gills, Canisbay.
Blackface – Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it: N Sutherland, Bardnaheigh, Halkirk. Gimmer and tup lamb: A & S Sutherland, Bennachie, Harpsdale. Ewe lamb, and tup: T H Elder, Auldwell Croft.
Cross – Ewe, and gimmer: W Barnetson & Sons. Ewe lamb and best mule and greyface: Messrs Sutherland.
Texel (MV accredited) – Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it, and shearling: Messrs D N Campbell & Sons, Bardnaclavan Farm. Gimmer: Messers Sutherland, Sibmister and Stainland Farms. Ewe lamb, and tup lamb: A & A Gunn, Shieanhill Texels, Hill of Forss. Aged tup: J Forbes, Boultach.
Texel sheep (non MV accredited) – Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it, ewe lamb, shearling and tup lamb: E. Simpson, Cairnside, Watten. Gimmer and aged tup: J. Coghill, Burnside, Huna.
Continental – Ewe having had a lamb this season and reared it, ewe lamb and tup lamb: A & A Gunn, Shieanhill of Forss.
Gimmer: A & J Budge, Knockglass, Watten. Tup: D Spence and M Chretien, Hillside, Killimster.
Sheep champions
Sheep – Cheviot: J & W Mackay, Biggins, with a NCC gimmer after Biggins Top Notch.
Reserve: William Barnetson and Sons, Lynegar, with a group of three commercial sheep, a four-crop Texel cross ewe after a home-bred sire with a pair of Suffolk lambs.
Cheviot hill: W M Sutherland, Brackside, Reay. Reserve: M Grant, Taldale, Forss.
Native: M Macdonald, Achentoul Farm Cottage, Kinbrace. Reserve: C Budge, Achalone.
Blackface – T H Elder, Auldwell Croft. Reserve: N Sutherland, Bardnaheigh, Halkirk.
Commercial sheep: W Barnetson & Sons. Reserve: Messrs Sutherland, Sibmister and Stainland Farms.
Border Leicester: A Miller and Sons, Aimster. Reserve: A Miller & Sons.
Half bred: Messrs Sutherland. Reserve: D Coghill and Sons, Skinnet.
NCC – J & W Mackay, Biggins. Reserve: A Simpson, Cairnside, Watten.
NCC female: J & W Mackay. Reserve: Andrew Polson, Smerlie.
NCC fleece: J & W Mackay. Reserve: J & W Mackay.
Suffolk: J B & L Swanson, East Murkle. Reserve: W Barnetson & Sons.
Prime lambs: Messrs Sutherland. Reserve: C Coghill, Knockdee.
Cross sheep: Messrs Sutherland. Reserve: W Barnetson & Sons.
Texel (MV accredited): A & A Gunn, Shieanhill Texels, Hill of Forss. Reserve: Messrs Sutherland.
Texel sheep (non MV accredited): E Simpson, Cairnside, Watten. Reserve: E Simpson.
Continental: A & A Gunn, Shieanhill of Forss. Reserve: A & A Gunn.
Overall sheep group: W Barnetson & Sons.
Pure sheep group: A Polson.
Sheep young handlers – Up to 11 years: Bella Swanson. 12-16 years: Caitlin Coghill, Knockdee.
CATTLE
Overall cattle award: K Sutherland, Dunbeath Farms, with heifer calf Sassy Lady. Reserve: J & J Gunn, Mavsey, Lybster with bull calf Caithness Jenson.
Overall female cattle: K Sutherland, Dunbeath Farms, with heifer calf. Reserve: J & J Gunn, Mavsey, Lybster, with heifer Tonley Ester.
Overall male cattle: J & J Gunn with bull calf Caithness Jenson. Reserve: L & T Robertson, Inkstack Farm, with bull Pentland Kentucky.
Beef cattle champion: K Sutherland, Dunbeath Farms, with heifer calf. Reserve: J & J Gunn, Mavsey, with bull calf Caithness Jenson.
Commercial cattle: K Sutherland, Dunbeath Farms, with heifer calf Sassy Lady. Reserve: G Kennedy, Tresdale Farm, Canisbay, with steer calf.
Heifer in calf or in milk: Messrs Swanson, Quarryside Farm.
Best heifer 14 months and over: B Douglas, Thura Place, Bower.
Best steer calf born during period October 1, 2018 – January 31, 2019: Messrs Swanson, Quarryside Farm.
Best heifer born calf born on or after February 1, 2019: K Sutherland, Dunbeath Farms.
Best steer calf born on or after February 1, 2019: G Kennedy, Tresdale Farm, Canisbay.
Best butcher's animal – any sex or age – haltered or unhaltered: G Begg, Vauldale, Nybster.
Best cow/heifer and own calf – calf any sex born after January 1, 2019 – judged in their pen: Messrs Swanson, Quarryside Farm with Quarryside Christina.
Continental cattle: P Stewart, Thrumster with bull calf Burnthill Pedro. Reserve: P Stewart, with cow Longhirst Mckechnie.
Cow in milk or in calf or heifer born on or between June 1, 2016 and before May 31, 2017: P Stewart, Thrumster.
Bull born on or after January 1, 2019: P Stewart, Thrumster.
Aberdeen Angus: J & J Gunn, Mavsey, Lybster, with heifer Tonley Ester. Reserve: D & M Tait, Inkstack, with bull Inkstack Emblem.
Bull born on or after January 1, 2018: D & M Tait, Inkstack.
Heifer born on or after January 1, 2017 and before January 1, 2018: J & J Gunn Mavsey Lybster.
Heifer calf born after January 1, 2019: A Budge, Barn of Hempriggs, Wick.
Shorthorn cattle: L & T Robertson, Inkstack Farm, with bull Pentland Kentucky. Reserve: D & C Coghill, Knockdee Farm, with heifer Smallburn Lilly.
Bull born prior to June 1, 2017: L & T Robertson, Inkstack Farm.
Cow in milk or in calf or heifer born on or between June 1, 2016, and before May 31, 2017: L & T Robertson, Inkstack Farm.
Heifer born on or after June 1, 2017: D & C Coghill, Knockdee Farm, with Smallburn Lilly.
Heifer calf born between June 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018: D & C Coghill, Knockdee Farm.
Highland cattle: G Hooker, Upper Puldagon, Stirkoke, with heifer Anna.
Heifer born in 2018: G Hooker, Upper Puldagon.
Simmental cattle: J & J Gunn, Mavsey, with bull calf Caithness Jenson. Reserve: J & J Gunn, Mavsey, with bull Mavsey Jura.
Bull born on or after June 1, 2017: J & J Gunn, Mavsey. Bull born between June 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018: J & J Gunn, Mavsey.
Any other pure breed native cattle: D A & K Douglas, Achnamoine Farm, Watten. Reserve: D A & K Douglas, Achnamoine Farm.
Best male: D A & K Douglas. Best female: D A & K Douglas. Best calf: D A & K Douglas.
Dairy cattle
Best dairy cattle beast: A Budge, Barn of Hempriggs, with Treacle.
Special AI prizes: Best AI animal (beef): B Douglas, Thura Place, Bower.
Best AI calf born on or after October 1, 2018: K Sutherland, Dunbeath Farms.
POULTRY
Heavy breed cock or cockerel: W Stewart, Gills. Heavy hen or pullet: R Cameron, Dale Farm. Light breed hen or pullet: S Gillon, Lower Toftingall. Waterfowl – White call drake: C Lowe, Rampyards, Watten. White call duck: S Campbell and H Taylor. Call drake: C Lowe.
Bantams soft-feathered – Australorp cock or cockerel: N Sutherland, Bardnaheigh, Halkirk. Australorp hen or pullet: D S McCarthy, Longoe Farm, Mey. German Langshan cock or cockerel, German Langshan hen or pullet: A McCarthy, Mey. Orpington cock or cockerel, Orpington hen or pullet: J Roberts, Dunnet's Cottage, Scarfskerry.
Plymouth Rock cock or cockerel: W Stewart. Plymouth Rock hen or pullet: A McCarthy. Rhode Island red cock or cockerel, Rhode Island red hen or pullet, Sussex hen or pullet, Wyandotte cock or cockerel, Wyandotte hen or pullet: M Wick, Stromness. Any other variety light breed cock or cockerel and AOV light breed hen or pullet: W Stewart.
True bantams – Pekin cock or cockerel, Pekin hen or pullet: E Bain, Kennachy Farm, Forss. Sebright cock or cockerel: D S McCarthy. AOV True bantam cock or cockerel and AOV True Bantam hen or pullet: C Lowe.
Bantams hard-feathered – Old English game cock or cockerel: W Stewart. Old English game hen or pullet: A McCarthy. Modern game cock or cockerel, modern game hen or pullet: N Sutherland.
Junior section (under 16 years) – Any large fowl: R Cameron, Dale Farm, Halkirk. Any bantam: R Macaulay, Lochside Croft, Sarclet.
GOATS
Best goatling one to two years and best male goat: R Harrold, Reiss. Best kid up to a year: C Lowe.
PIGS
Best pig: S Tucker, Wick.
TRADE STANDS
Best agricultural trade stand: W & A Geddes. Best non-agricultural trade stand: Scotia Cabins.
It’s lovely to see traditional skills being kept alive.
SWI
SWI show committee secretary Alison Hill said: “We’re delighted with the number entries that we’ve got this year and the effort everyone has put in to give a lovely display for people to see when they come to the show.
“The girls on the committee make a lovely job of setting out all the entries. We’re really pleased with the standard of entries from everyone. We are slightly down on last year, but then last year we had a large increase in entries so it’s hard to sustain that. But we’ve still got more entries than a couple of years ago.
“It’s lovely to see traditional skills being kept alive.”
Handicrafts
Knitted twiddle muff: Sheila Gillon, Harpsdale. Knitted lady’s short-sleeved top: Pat Hendry, Latheron. Crochet picture: Pat Hendry, Latheron.
Crochet child’s dress: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster. Hand-sewn doll: Fran Manners, Banniskirk. Machine-sewn baby’s pay mat: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Poster to promote Caithness: Christine Mackay, Latheron. Poppy picture: Anne Sutherland, Latheron. Lampshade: Jan Falconer, Banniskirk.
Cross-stitch sampler: Lynn Hendry, Latheron. Three brooches: Pat Hendry, Latheron. Item in papier-mâché: Laura Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Juniors – Item made using pompoms: Mirissa Efemey, Killimster. Dreamcatcher: M Efemey.
Novice – Decorated flower pot: Rhiannon Cormack, Thrumster.
Intermediate – Machine-sewn cushion: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Baking
Fruit cake, hand-painted decoration: Carol Grant, Latheron. Four plain girdle scones: Anne Sutherland, Latheron. Mousse in a teacup: S Wood, Scrabster.
Four apple turnovers: Anne Sutherland, Latheron. Savoury loaf: B MacGill, Scrabster. Quiche: Anne Sutherland, Latheron.
Four squares of lime and poppyseed syrup cake: Gillian Banks, Latheron. Four jammie dodgers: Anne Sutherland, Latheron. Four apple spiced muffins: Lynn Hendry, Latheron.
Jar of apricot jam: Margaret Murray, Killimster. Six peppermint creams: Lorna Swanson, Bower.
Juniors – Four custard creams: Lyndsay Dunnett, Murkle. Four decorated cupcakes: Mirissa Efemey, Killimster.
Novice – Two apple pies: Rhiannon Cormack, Thrumster. Intermediate – Carrot cake: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Co-operative section, Halloween theme: Killimster.
Most points in handicrafts and baking: Latheron. Second highest points: Thrumster.
Institute with most points in handsewing and hand embroidery: Thrumster. Institute with most points in baking: Latheron. Institute under 20 members with most points in handicrafts and baking: Latheron.
Institute with most points in co-op section: Killimster. Best exhibit in co-op section: Laura Sutherland, Harpsdale. Runner -up to best exhibit in co-op section: Julie Murray, Killimster.
Member with most points in handicrafts and baking: Anne Sutherland, Latheron. Member with most points in handicraft section: Lorraine Tait, Thrumster. Runner-up to most points in handicraft section: Pat Hendry, Latheron.
Best exhibit in handicrafts: Lynn Hendry, Latheron. Member with most points in knitting: Sheila Gillon, Harpsdale. Best exhibit in hand knitting: Pat Hendry, Latheron. Best exhibit in crochet: Pat Hendry.
Member with most points in handsewing and hand embroidery: Lynn Hendry, Latheron. Best exhibit in handsewing and hand embroidery: Lynn Hendry. Most points in machine sewing: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale.
Member with most points in baking section: Carol Grant, Latheron. Runner-up in baking section: Anne Sutherland, Latheron.
Best exhibit in baking section: Carol Grant, Latheron. Intermediate baking: Alison Sutherland, Harpsdale. Intermediate handicrafts: Alison Sutherland. Most points in novice section: Rhiannon Cormack, Thrumster.
Junior with most points in handicrafts and baking: Mirissa Efemey, Killimster.
Best exhibit in art: Christine Mackay, Latheron. Best cake in show: Carol Grant, Latheron.
We were very pleased with the quality of exhibits, a lovely show of colours.
FLOWER SHOW
Flower show secretary Jane Mackenzie said: “Overall we had 272 entries, which was very good considering the weather we’ve had leading up to the show. We were very pleased with the quality of exhibits as well, a lovely show of colours filling the whole tent.
“We’ve had a very good footfall through the tent this year. People are very complimentary when they come round so that’s good to see, and we’ve had a lot of very colourful children’s entries.
“We depend on the exhibitors and they’ve never let us down.”
Flower show committee member Avril Henderson added: “We appreciate all the work that everybody puts in to get their entries here.”
Best exhibit in flower show: Carol Martin, Seaview Farm, Wick (hanging fuchsia). Runner-up to best exhibit in flower show: Brenda Tait, Barrock (candlestick arrangement).
Best exhibit in pot plants section: C Martin. Most points in pot plants section: C Martin.
Best exhibit in cut flowers section Gladys Gunn, Latheron. Most points in cut flowers section: Liam Bain, Reay.
Floral art, best exhibit in Section 3: B Tait. Most points in floral arrangements section: Helen Smith, Durran.
Pot plants – One begonia, tuberous double: Carol Martin, Seaview Farm, Wick. One begonia, fibrous-rooted: C Martin. Begonia rex: Sheila Macleod, Lybster. One cactus or succulent: B Innes, Stirkoke Mains. One cactus or succulent in bloom: Marna Stephen, Stirkoke.
One fuchsia, single: C Martin. One fuchsia, double: C Martin. One geranium, any variety: C Martin. One fern: C Martin. One pelargonium: C Martin.
One hydrangea: Gladys Gunn, Latheron. One pot foliage plant: Alison Moar, Thurso. One gloxinia: M Miller, Whitefield.
One busy Lizzie: Pauline Jones, Latheron. Group of three pot plants in bloom: D Cameron, Halkirk. Hanging basket: Cameron Gunn, Carsgoe Farm.
Hanging basket, fuchsia: C Martin. Hanging flower pouch: C Martin. Pot plant, any other variety: G Gunn.
Three pot foliage plants: Carol Grant, Swiney Hill. One pot lilies: Carole Mellor, Stirkoke. One streptocarpus: M Miller. Patio planter: G Gunn. Window box: G Gunn. Orchid: G Gunn.
Cut flowers – Six pansies, shown on a board: L Bain. Six violas, shown on a board: L Bain. Four annuals, mixed: L Bain. One container mixed flowering shrubs: L Bain. For stems pinks: G Gunn.
Four border carnations: M Miller. Four spikes sweet william: C Grant. One container herbaceous flowers, mixed: Anne Gunn, Carsgoe. One container herbaceous flowers, six of one variety: M Miller. One container lupins: Fran Manners, Halkirk.
Four iris: C Grant. Four delphiniums: L Bain. Cut flowers, any other variety: Michelle Swanson, West Gersa. Four roses, hybrid tea: L Bain. Three sprays roses: L Bain.
One container old shrub roses: L Bain. Single rose: M Miller. Bowl of roses, any variety: Liz Banks, Wick. Six stems any variety sweet pea: D Cameron. Six sweet peas, one variety: A Davidson, Sordale.
Four fuchsia blooms, displayed on a board or plate: C Mellor.
Floral arrangements – Little Gem: Jane Mackenzie, Westfield. Out of the Box: Helen Smith, Durran. Pot-et-fleur, arrangement of foliage plants and cut flowers on a container: G Gunn.
Chain Reaction: Liz Miller, Halkirk. Arrangement of artificial flowers: H Smith. Gin and Tonic: Lorraine Ryan. From My Garden: Fiona Levack, Halkirk. A Country Walk: H Smith.
Intermediate section – Candlestick arrangement: Brenda Tait, Barrock. Forever Foliage: B Tait.
Novice section – High Five: Caitlin Coghill, Knockdee Farm. Arrangement in a teapot: C Coghill.
Special section – Harbour Day: F Levack.
Children’s section, five years and under – Arrangement in your welly boot: Rachel Innes, Stirkoke Mains. Paint a pebble: Hamish Warren.
Ten years and under – Farm animal made from fruit and/or veg: Heather Leith, Castletown. Flower arrangement in a toy: Anna Thain, Papigoe. Miniature garden: Hamish Gunn, Carsgoe.
Fifteen years and under – Arrangement of three handmade flowers: Abby Mill, Forsie. Decorated bridesmaid’s hoop: Mirissa Efemey, Thurso. Rugby World Cup: Zara Taylor. Collection of wild flowers, fresh and/or dried plant material: M Efemey.
Best exhibit in children’s section: Z Taylor (Rugby World Cup). Most points in children’s section: Z Taylor.
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial convener Jacqueline Macleod said: “We’re pleased to see entries remaining at a high level. It’s lovely to see new people entering, and the talent in the county.”
Treacle oven scones: Alice Simpson, Westfield. Pancakes: A Simpson. Welsh cakes: Gillian Banks, Wick. Perkins: Bernadette Begg, Watten.
Blueberry muffins: Alison Moar, Thurso. Plain gingerbread: Jill Tilt, Knockglass, Watten. Lemon sponge with filling: B Begg. Mango loaf cake: Chloe Nicolson, Square of Sibster.
Bakewell tart: Amy Walker, Thurso. Three cereal breakfast bars: Beth Dunnett, Wick. Cheese and onion pasty: J Tilt. Six pieces of tablet: Linda Lamb, Wick. Six pieces of Turkish delight: Lesley Hendry, Thuster Mains.
Jar of mango chutney: Susan Crow, Wick. Jar of lemon curd: Annie Mackay, Thurso. Jar of jam, any fruit: A Mackay.
Jar of lemon and ginger marmalade: J Tilt. Jar of blackcurrant jelly: J Tilt. Small jar of honey and mustard dressing: K Miller, Old Stirkoke.
Most points in baking, classes 1-13: Amy Walker, Thurso. Best exhibit in baking and preserves, classes 1-19: Bernadette Begg, Watten. Most points in preserves, classes 14-19: Jill Tilt, Knockglass, Watten
Pre-school (under-fives) – Potato painted picture (A4): Anna Murray, Dunnet. Two chocolate crispy nests filled with sweets: Leah Mackay, Halkirk. Plastic bottle music shaker: Oliver Spence, Harpsdale.
Five to eight years – Colour photograph, My Favourite Toy: Rachel Innes, Stirkoke Mains. Pipe-cleaner person: Megan Tucker, Wick. Three truffles: James Mackay, Killimster.
Nine to 12 years – Colour photograph, My Animal: Zara Taylor, Halkirk. Birthday party invitation: Isla Sutherland, Achalone. Pizza: Erin Hewitson, Watten.
Intermediate – Design and make a phone cover: Charley Sutherland, Sinclair Square. A4 painting or drawing: Hannah Sinclair, Latheronwheel. Tub of fruit salad: Caitlin Coghill, Knockdee Farm.
Shortbread fingers: Kayla Begg, Watten. Three pieces of no-bake traybake: C Coghill.
Most points in junior section – Five to eight years: Megan Tucker, Wick; James Mackay, Killimster; Rachel Innes, Stirkoke Mains. Nine to 12 years: Lucy Thain, Papigoe. Most points in junior section: L Thain.
Best exhibit in junior section – Five to eight years: M Tucker. Nine to 12 years: Erin Hewitson, Watten.
Most points in intermediate section: Caitlin Coghill, Knockdee Farm. Best exhibit in intermediate section: C Coghill. Best photograph overall, junior and intermediate sections: Rachel Innes, Stirkoke Mains.
Most points in pre-school section: Anna Murray, Dunnet; Matthew Anderson, Wick; Leah Mackay, Halkirk; Oliver Spence, Harpsdale. Best exhibit in pre-school section: A Murray.
Photography – Colour photograph, Caithness Loch: Alan Moor, Thurso. Colour photograph, Sunset: Judith Crow, Wick. Black-and-white photograph, Landmark: George Sinclair, Thurso. Four colour photographs on one theme: G Sinclair.
Colour photograph with caption: G Sinclair. Computer-generated photograph: Hannah Cambridge, Wick.
Best photograph, classes 44-48: George Sinclair, Thurso. Best exhibit in Caithness photograph class 44: Alan Moor, Thurso. Best exhibit in photography section, classes 44-49: G Sinclair.
Art – Line drawing: Shirley Alexander, Lyth. Painting in oil: S Alexander. Painting in watercolour: Hannah Cambridge, Wick. Painting in pastels: Mary Sinclair, Lyth.
Best exhibit in art section, classes 40-43: Shirley Alexander, Lyth.
Best exhibit in industrial section: S Alexander.
Handicrafts – Most points in handicrafts, classes 20-39: Annie Mackay, Thurso. Best exhibit in handicrafts, classes 20-39: Virginia Manson, Thurso.
Best exhibit in handicrafts, classes 20-43: Shirley Alexander, Lyth. Most points in industrial section: Annie Mackay, Thurso.
Knitted premature baby hat and cardigan: Annie Mackay, Thurso. Crochet pram blanket: A Mackay. Child’s knitted poncho: A Mackay. Twiddle muff: Amy Walker, Thurso.
Best use of 50g wool: Alison Munro, Wick. Machine-sewn waist apron: A Mackay. Machine patchwork cushion cover: Christine Sutherland, Ulbster. Felt pin cushion: A Mackay.
Best use of 1m x 1m square of material: A Mackay. Hand-sewn toilet bag: J Tilt. Cross-stitch picture: C Sutherland. Embroidered picture: Gwen Atkins, Thrumster.
Picture in felting: Shirley Alexander, Lyth. New baby card: Elizabeth McAllan, Reiss. Decorated hair comb: Liz Macdonald, Thurso. House name plaque: Virginia Crow, Wick.
Knitted toy: S Gillon, Spittal. Small item in upholstery: Katrona Mackenzie, Watten. Bookmark: A Walker. Article in any craft not already on the schedule: V Manson.
Eggs and dairy produce – Half a pound of salt butter: Sheila Gillon, Spittal. Half a pound of fresh butter: S Gillon. Crowdie: Doris Gunn, Ackergill.
Half a dozen brown hen eggs: Eoghan Mhor, Killimster. Half a dozen tinted hen eggs: Iona Warren, Tannach. Half a dozen speckled hen eggs: Lesley Hendry, Thuster Mains. Half a dozen duck eggs: Hamish Warren, Tannach.
Heaviest hen egg: Alison Sutherland, Achalone. Half a dozen any variety not specified in schedule already: R Corbin, Watten.
Most points in egg classes: H Warren. Best exhibit in egg classes: R Corbin.
Most points in dairy produce section: D Gunn. Best exhibit in dairy section: S Gillon.
