Record entry for National Angus show

The National Aberdeen-Angus Show, to be held as part of Turriff Show on Monday, August 6, has attracted a record entry of 128 head from 31 herds covering the length and breadth of the country from Surrey to Orkney.

Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society chief executive, Ron McHattie, said the large entry would provide a magnificent showcase for the Aberdeen-Angus breed.

“We are grateful to the organisers of Turriff Show for agreeing to host our national show and providing us with such excellent facilities,” said Mr McHattie. “The cream of the Aberdeen-Angus breed will be on show, including some of the champions from major regional shows on both sides of the border.”

The Aberdeen-Angus cattle will be accommodated in a special marquee and the breed will have its own enlarged judging ring and hospitality facilities. Judging commences at the earlier time of 8.30am and the judge will be renowned breeder and former breed president, Willie McLaren, Netherton, Blackford, Perthshire.

The national Aberdeen-Angus Show has been held as part of Westmorland Show since its launch in 2005 but the Society’s Council has decided that the event should move around the country in future years.