Judging is already underway at the Scottish Winter Fair, with Somerset-based Gerald David placing entries in the Continental cattle classes.
Leading the way in the medium weight Limousin steer section were regular Smithfield winners Hugh and Lynn Dunlop, Holehouse, Ayr, with their homebred Goldies Oswald son Spooks.
Judging is also underway in the sheep classes, with Andrew Hamilton, Glenshiel, Thornhill, Dunfries taking charge of the proceedings. So far he has tackled the three Blackface classes, with J and T Macpherson taking top and second spot in the medium weight class.