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RHASS MAGAZINE SUMMER 2018
A Family Affair
RHS Supreme Champions 2018: 8-page pull-out
+ Post-Show Overview + Technical Innovation Awards
+ Exhibitors' Stories + Our International Visitors
+ RHASS Directors and Presidential Team 2018-19
+ RHET at the Show + RHC hosting large scale events in Edinburgh
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 1
Contents
3 Welcome:
James Warnock, Chairman
4 News Update 4
6 Post-Show Overview
10 Technical Innovation Awards
13 Supreme Champions 2018
Pull-out special
21 Jobfarm & Women
in Agriculture
22 RHET at the Royal
Highland Show
6
24 RHC: hosting large scale
events in Edinburgh
26 RHASS Directors and
Officials 2018/2019
28 RHASS Presidential
Team 2018/2019
31 Last word:
Alan Laidlaw, Chief Executive 13
24 22
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"It is the Year of Young People
and they didn’t disappoint,
playing a vital role in the
success of the 178th Show."
Chairman’s
Welcome
I
have just finished my first Royal Highland
Show as the Chairman of RHASS, and what an
incredible honour it has been. The experience
has been absolutely superb and I come away
even more inspired and motivated to see our
industry succeed.
The talent, knowledge and quality showcased at the
Royal Highland Show continue to astound me. From
the world-class livestock, the amazing food and
drink, the fantastic music and dance performances
to the intellectual debates about the future of our
industry: there is so much to be positive about and,
more importantly, proud of.
RHET excelled, yet again, in providing innovative
I had the great pleasure of meeting many of you activities to get children engaged with agriculture;
in the Members’ Area during the Show and I am hopefully inspiring young minds about the
sure you will agree this great facility provided an possibilities that rural Scotland offers them.
excellent meeting place for members to relax and
Having attracted almost 190,000 people to the
reacquaint themselves with old friends.
Royal Highland Show, the RHASS board are acutely
It is the Year of Young People and they didn’t aware of the tremendous platform this event
disappoint, playing a vital role in the success of offers our industry, and I can assure you we are
the 178th Show. More than ever, young people already discussing ideas for 2019 to ensure the
were handed responsibilities to make this Royal 179th Royal Highland Show continues to deliver to
Highland Show about them and it brought a the highest standard.
new energy to the event, which I hope to see
Please put the dates in your diary now: the 2019
continued in future years. Royal Highland Show, 20 – 23 June. I look forward
The Lothians’ Initiative showcased the Jobfarm to seeing you there under the same clear blue skies
project, which aims to make young people aware of that contributed to this year’s memorable event!
the wide range of jobs in agriculture, food and rural
industries. It’s only when you stand back that you
can fully appreciate the extensive range of jobs and
opportunities that this sector offers, and I sincerely
hope we can attract new talent and bring new
thoughts and enthusiasm for the future. Jimmy Warnock, RHASS Chairman
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 3
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minimum term of one year. Offer Conference debate at the Royal Highland Show. Chaired by Farming
expires November 30, 2018. Today’s Anna Hill, the debate ‘Farmers Should Be Paid For More Than
Food’ was led by a panel of four young people working in Scotland’s land-
based industries to mark Scotland’s Year of Young People. Wigtownshire
dairy farmer, Colin Ferguson, opposed, arguing that farmers need to
DO YOU look at systems that don’t need subsidy, while gamekeeper Megan
Rowland, 2018 Lantra Learner of the Year, argued for the motion with
HAVE LONG- a Norwegian-inspired integration of tourism, food, environment and
hunting. Read more at ofc.org.uk.
SERVING
EMPLOYEES?
Are you a
long-service
award winner?
RHASS are inviting members
to nominate long-service
award winners to be featured
in the next issue of Society. It
is a chance to acknowledge the
hard work and commitment
of men and women who
work in the rural sector and
whose contribution should
be celebrated. Contact April
McKinven on 0131 335 6235 or
email aprilm@rhass.org.uk.
To nominate someone to
SIR WILLIAM YOUNG AWARD
receive a long-service award, Blackface sheep breeders, Patsy and Ian Hunter of Dalchirla, Crieff,
please see the guidance have been announced as the recipients of the 2018 Sir William Young
in the Awards and Grants Award, recognising their outstanding contribution to livestock breeding.
section of www.rhass.org.uk. RHASS Director, John Hamilton, presented Patsy and Ian with the award
at the 2018 Royal Highland Show.
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RASC trip to Canada
RHASS will shortly be launching, along with its partners, the
opportunity for up to two young people (aged 18-40) to attend the
next generation event at the 28th Commonwealth Agricultural
Conference in Alberta, Canada on 5th to 8th November 2018. This
QMS is a fantastic opportunity to learn and discuss the challenges and
opportunities for agriculture around the world and open up a network
AMBASSADOR of people from across the Commonwealth.
AWARD See www.rasc2018canada.com for the full itinerary and further details or
contact Marie Livingstone on 0131 335 6200.
Kerry Annal (24) from Orkney
has been announced as the
winner of the Young Livestock
Ambassador award, run by
Quality Meat Scotland, SRUC
(Scotland’s Rural College)
and the Royal Highland &
Agricultural Society of Scotland.
Kerry, who demonstrated
exceptional enthusiasm for
the livestock industry, was
selected as the winner in an
initiative launched as part of the
celebrations for Scotland’s Year
of Young People. Kerry received
a lifetime membership of RHASS,
including free entry to the Royal
Highland Show.
The two other finalists, Sam
Haining from Dumfries-shire
and Gemma Wark from Angus, Sheep Shearing – Team Update
were also recognised for their Calum Shaw, from Saline in Fife, has been confirmed to represent
valuable contribution to the Scotland in the Shearing and Woolhandling Championships to be held
industry and received vouchers near Bellac in Central France in July 2019. Calum qualified as part of the
for the Scotch Beef Club. Machine Shearing team by winning the Scottish National at the Royal
The three finalists of the Highland Show. The second spot in the team was confirmed at Black Isle
Young Livestock Ambassador Show, 1st and 2nd August, along with the remaining team member to
Award were invited to the QMS represent Scotland in the championships. Names aren’t available as the
stand, where the winner was places were decided after this magazine went to press.
announced by Fergus Ewing The Scottish team has also appointed Brian Perks from Comrie,
MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Perthshire as the new Team Manager. Brian is an experienced judge
Economy and Connectivity. who was officiating at the recent Royal Highland Show.
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 5
POST-SHOW REVIEW
What a Show!
RHASS News
A
fter months of planning it is incredibly rewarding to see
the hard work of directors, colleagues, volunteers and
exhibitors pay off with such a spectacular event.
An impressive 189,851 visitors flocked to the Royal Highland Show
this year, continuing to demonstrate the appeal of Scotland’s iconic
celebration of farming, food and rural life.
The Royal Highland Show continues to attract key elected leaders
from across the political spectrum including Michael Gove MP,
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Secretary
of State for Scotland, David Mundell MP; Fergus Ewing MSP, the
Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and
Connectivity and Ruth Davidson MSP, Leader of the Conservative
party in Scotland. This reinforces the importance of the Royal
Highland Show on a political level and we are proud to host these
influential individuals in what are crucial times for our industry.
The Royal Highland Show is, undoubtedly, the key event in Scotland
for members of the public to get face to face with the agricultural,
and wider rural, sectors. Many members play a significant role in
showcasing the best of Scotland’s farming, food and rural life and
we sincerely hope to inspire visitors to explore and engage with
rural Scotland and support our industry.
Look forward to seeing you next year!
David Jackson
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9 Million
SOCIAL MEDIA
IMPRESSIONS
554
PRESS ARTICLES
REACHING
20 MILLION
PEOPLE
642
TV & RADIO
AIRTIME
MINUTES
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POST-SHOW REVIEW
£65M
ECONOMIC
£8M
ESTIMATED
BENEFIT TO SPEND ON
THE UK SHOPPING
Farmers & FARMERS'
Wives Choir
E ighty members of the Farmers &
Farmers Wives Choir performed 8
The Show in numbers
songs at this year’s Royal Highland Show,
highlighting the importance of mental
health in the farming community.
Working closely with the Farm Safety
60,000 ESTIMATED JOURNEYS MADE ON PUBLIC
TRANSPORT OVER THE FOUR DAYS Foundation, the Choir performed ‘Carry you
Home’ by Ward Thomas and launched a video
on 19th July – Mental Health Awareness Day.
250,000 TOILET FLUSHES USED 1.75 MILLION
LITRES OF RECYCLED WATER The Choir, which formed in September
2013 and has now performed at five Shows,
160 TONNES OF WASTE
ENVIRONMENTALLY PROCESSED
continues to recruit members from all over
Scotland including Stranraer, Crianlarich,
Lanark and Perth. Practices, which are held
in Lanark, are very farmer-friendly and
6,000 CHILDREN VISITED ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY scheduled around the busy farming calendar.
“It’s so wonderful to see the joy that singing
30,000 ESTIMATED CHILDREN EXPECTED TO
HAVE ATTENDED OVER THE FOUR DAYS
brings and we often see 2 or 3 generations
from the same families. It is such an inclusive
activity and one that is very rewarding for all
HANDCRAFTED STRAWBERRY involved,” says Musical Director, Kate Picken.
5,000 TARTS FROM SALTIRE PATISSERIE
MADE FRESH EACH MORNING
Find out more at www.farmerschoir.co.uk
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POST-SHOW REVIEW
International visitors
W e continue to see an increase in global interest in
the Royal Highland Show with 765 international
visitors registering at the International Visitors Centre
this year, with the highest numbers coming from the
USA, New Zealand, Australia and Ireland.
This year, to celebrate our international visitors, we
held a special reception with an incredible range of
countries represented. As well as a delegation from
the Agricultural Society of Kenya, we also welcomed
visitors from Germany, Netherlands, Belgium,
Greece, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, France, Brazil,
Japan, Italy, Canada, Haiti, Finland, Denmark, Kenya,
UAE, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Argentina,
Sweden and Tasmania. This Illustrates that the
Highland Show is truly an internationally-recognised
event and a great platform for our industry to a
global audience.
LEFT: Visitors from Switzerland included a delegate displaying her
diary from an agricultural exchange in 1969 and showing her Royal
Highland Show ticket for that year in her diary, along with all the
details of host families in Scotland.
Goat numbers
surge at the
Show in 2018
G oat numbers reached a 10-year
high this year and proved to
be a big attraction to visitors to
the Show. We spoke to Gordon Three generations of the Wight
Smith who, together with Gordon Family: Allan, Allan and Ben with
their respective winning sheep
Webster, owns the Guilden herd
of British Toggenburgs and British
Wight family:
dairy goats in Angus, and has
won the Goat Championship
at the Royal Highland Show an
impressive 14 times.
“I have been bringing goats to
3 generations,
the Highland Show since 1971
and they are always popular 3 Champions
F
with visitors. Goats are such or the first time in the Show’s
characters and people like to history, one family has won three
get close to them and have the sections within the same year. The
opportunity to touch them. It’s Wight family from Midlock made
great to see numbers increasing quite an impression at the Show
so much and I look forward to taking home the rosettes for Scotch
Gordon Smith, 14 times Goat Mule Champion, Blackie Champion
coming back next year, to what is Championship award winner and the Crossing Type Bluefaced
my favourite show of the year.” Leicester Champion.
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TECHNICAL INNOVATION AWARDS 2018
TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS
RECOGNISED
T
he Technical Innovation Awards, which are Also receiving a Silver award this year is Moocall,
sponsored by Hillhouse Quarry Group, are with their Moocall Heat product – a collar worn
a highly valued accolade for manufacturers, by a stock or a teaser/vasectomised bull. Moocall
distributors, providers and inventors and ear tags are attached to all cows and heifers. The
acknowledge the work and commitment collar then uses cow/bull proximity, mounting
necessary to develop new products. Here we behaviour and bull activity levels to determine to
introduce you to the 2018 winners, with two an extremely high level of accuracy when a cow or
Golds, five Silvers and three Certificates of a heifer is in heat.
Commendations being awarded.
The Kverneland Siloking eTruck 1408 a self-
Achieving Gold status in 2018, which is presented propelled vertical feeder mixer, which is 100%
for continuous outstanding merit to a previous electric, has also been awarded a Silver Award this
silver medal winner, is Vicon iXclean Pro, invented year. Coming in three different capacities, this one
by Vicon. Designed to ensure that crop sprayers machine can be used for mixing, transporting and
are thoroughly rinsed when changing chemicals, presenting feed, with very low operational costs.
this product is a fully automatic rinsing system,
And the final Silver goes to Calibrate with their
available on Vicon sprayers and front tanks with
Heat pump Grain and Grass Drying System,
ISOBUS control. Leaving absolutely minimal
following a certificate of Commendation in 2017.
residual liquid and a chemical content of less than
This heat pump system manages a revolutionary
1% when complete. The operator remains safe
Grain and Grass Drying Process. The pump can
in the cab away from chemical exposure and the
heat more than one application at a time and can
rinsings are sprayed out while driving over the
be bolted on to an existing Grain Dryer or can be
previously treated crop, minimising pollution risk.
purchased as a complete solution. It can also be
Gold has also been awarded to McVeigh Parker used to dry bedding.
& Co Ltd from Lanarkshire with their Clipex Metal
Three Certificates of Commendation have been
Fence System. Clipex fence posts offer the end user
awarded this year. Firstly, to Angus-based company,
a long-life post that incorporates the unique quick
SoilEssentials Ltd with KORE, a cloud-based
clip system. The posts also include an anti-lift plate,
precision farming tool box that gives agronomists,
which reduces the possibility of the post being
land managers and farmers the opportunity to
easily removed by hand.
manage clients and their land more effectively
The first Silver award of 2018 goes to SIB Services through an ever-expanding suite of apps.
from Aberdeenshire with their Birnie Bale Safe, an
KisanHub, from Cambridge, are next to be
innovative hydraulic mechanism forming the sides
awarded a Commendation with their Crop
of the trailer and gripping bales in place to create a
Intelligence platforms, a decision support system
neat and secure load. This has eliminated any need
and data analytics tool for farmers.
for personnel to be on, around or underneath the
load to fix straps and provides an effective solution And rounding off the RHASS Technical Innovation
to the problem of insecure loads, safeguarding winners for 2018 is Hampton Steel Ltd, with their
anyone in the vicinity. A unique top row extension Hampton Metal Strainer Systems. This metal box and
safely holds bales stacked up to three high. angle strut strainer assembly is a completely new,
patented (Patent GB2537761) design from Hampton
Scotsqueeze is the second company to be awarded
Steel Ltd. It includes a stainless-steel strut connector
a Silver award in 2018. This product, designed
making changes in the fence direction simple.
and built in Scotland, catches and holds sheep
Multiple struts can be attached to any strainer post.
and lambs automatically using a magic eye. It’s
powered by a large 12v battery and works in zero
temperatures where pneumatic systems become
unreliable and freeze up. It has electronic weighing
and EID tag reading compatibility and can check
weights for dosing correctly and drafting either
3-way manually or 3 or 5-way auto.
10 | RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018GOLD AWARD - VICON GOLD AWARD - MCVEIGH PARKER & CO LTD
Vicon iXclean Pro Clipex Metal Fence System
SILVER AWARDS
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT)
SIB SERVICES - Birnie Bale Safe
SCOTSQUEEZE - Scotsqueeze
MOOCAL - Moocal Heat
KVERNELAND SILOKING - eTruck
CALIBRATE - Grain & Grass Drying System
COMMENDATIONS
(LEFT TO RIGHT)
SOILESSENTIALS LTD - KORE
KISANHUB - Crop Intelligence
HAMPTON STEEL LTD
Hampton Metal Strainer Systems
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 11SPONSORS
Thank you...
With grateful thanks to the companies, organisations and individuals
listed below for their sponsorship, which is invaluable in maintaining
the Royal Highland Show as Scotland’s premier event.
MAJOR SPONSOR SPONSORS George F White Orkney Ice Cream
Agco Graham Gillespie Patricia Fraser
ROYAL BANK
Agrii Halbeath Pentland Landrover
OF SCOTLAND -
Aldi FarmHawes Farmers’ Pollock Farm
Partner since 1981 Auction Mart Equipment
Alistair Young
Engineering Heathrow Airport Quest Farming Supplies
MAIN SPONSORS Allen & Page Heineken R. & I. Leadbetter
Andrew Black Andrew Hamilton Highland Spring RD Sports Horses
Haulage & Storage Coaching Hillhouse Quarry Group Reekie
ArtFe Horse First Roxan
Algo (Blairgowrie)
Aurora Hotel Collection IAE Saltire Hospitality
Defra Avant Tecno UK Ian Macleod Distillers Scot Heating & Power
A.W. Jenkinson International Timber Scottish Beef
Dobbies Garden Woodwaste JBA Seed Potatoes Association
Centres Balcormo Stud John Deere Scottish Woodlands
Blackface Sheep John Fox & Family Shepherd &
Edinburgh Trams Breeders’ Association Wedderburn
John Wight & Sons
Bonaly Farm Dairy Smith & Williamson
Galbraith Kverneland Group UK
Breedplan UK SP Energy Networks
Lawrie & Symington
Greenspan Energy British Show Jumping SR Cattle Services
Lister Shearing
Caledonia Play Equipment Stihl
Harbro
Caledonian Marts Loch Leven Equine Strathallan Events
Highland Wagyu Caltech Crystalyx Practice Strathisla Farms
Campbells of Oxton MacMillan Land Swanston Farm
Lactalis McLelland Carscreugh Farm McDonald’s Restaurants Target Feeds
CASE IH Mellow Homes Target Veterinary
Marks & Spencer
Cheers Licensed Mitsubishi Motors Services
Peter D Stirling Caterers Morton Fraser The MacRobert Trust
Craigies Farm Muller Group The Sign Company
Quality Meat Danny’s Snacks Thomas Sherriff,
Myerscough College
Scotland Davidson & Robertson Haddington
National Milk Records
Davidson & Shirley Thomas Sherriff, Stow
Scottish Salmon NCT Leather Ltd and
Producers’ Dengie W. J. & W Lang Townfields Saddlers
Organisation Denis O’ Brown Newark Livestock Sales United Auctions
Dingwall & Norbord William Sheret MBE
Spire Edinburgh Highland Marts ‘Keep Going Clear’
Norbrook Laboratories
Hospitals Easterton Stables W. M. Rose & Sons
NSR Communications
Emelda Grace Worshipful Company
Taylor Wimpey Odysseus Capital
of Woolmen
Falleninch Farm Management
Watson Seeds Wyndford Farm
Farmers Guardian Orkney Cheese
Frazer Coogans Company
With thanks to ERS Insurance
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• SUMMER 2018 2018SUPREME
CHAMPIONS
2018
OVERALL WINNERS
BEEF CATTLE, DAIRY CATTLE, SHEEP, HEAVY HORSE
OVERALL DAIRY CATTLE CHAMPION
OVERALL BEEF CHAMPION
& QUEENS CUP WINNER
BRITISH LIMOUSIN - CHAMPION
JERSEY - CHAMPION
Mr & Mrs R. & J Graham
Mrs Izzy Laird
(Grahams Niaomi)
(Fourcross Anthony Carozza)
OVERALL HEAVY HORSE CHAMPION
OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPION
CLYDESDALES OVERALL - CHAMPION
BELTEX - CHAMPION
Eric & Miranda Johnstone
Stuart Wood
(Ord Tinkerbell)
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 13Beef Cattle
BEEF SHORTHORN - CHAMPION ABERDEEN ANGUS - CHAMPION
Andrew Anderson Stephanie Dick
(Smallburn Jethro (H)) (Crew Lady Jasmine S247)
GALLOWAY- CHAMPION BELTED GALLOWAY - CHAMPION HIGHLAND - CHAMPION
Troloss Farms Mrs A F Bell Messrs MacNaughton & Lawrie
(Blackcraig Dec) (Clifton Absolutely Fabulous) (Skye of Little Rannoch)
HEREFORD - CHAMPION BRITISH CHAROLAIS - CHAMPION BRITISH SIMMENTAL - CHAMPION
Heather Whittaker R & N Barclay Michael Barlow
(Coley 1 Pilot) (Harestone Jaquard) (Blackford Galaxy)
BRITISH LIMOUSIN - CHAMPION BRITISH BLONDE - CHAMPION BRITISH BLUE - CHAMPION
Mr & Mrs R. & J Graham Thor Atkinson R & M Paterson
(Grahams Niaomi) (Felltop Joyce) (Sandyvale Jagerbomb)
SALERS - CHAMPION COMMERCIAL CATTLE - CHAMPION BEEF BREEDER CONTINENTAL
R & A Crockett Mr Dermot Small - CHAMPION
(Bacardi Jessie Jay) (Flo-Jo) W G MacPherson (Blackford lolair 17)Dairy Cattle
BEEF BREEDER NATIVE - CHAMPION BEEF YOUNG HANDLERS
Gordon Brooke Estate - YOUNG HANDLER CHAMPION
(Cragg Lord Leviathan S132) Kile Diamond
BRITISH RED AND WHITE AYRSHIRE - CHAMPION HOLSTEIN - CHAMPION
- CHAMPION D M Lindsay Blythbridge Holsteins
Brian Yates (Logan Integral Jodie Red 3) (Willowfields Winnie 2) (Blythbridge Jessy D2 Cou)
JERSEY - CHAMPION DAIRY SHORTHORN - CHAMPION DAIRY CALF - CHAMPION
Mrs Izzy Laird T W & A M Moscrop John Adamson
(Fourcross Anthony Carozza) (Irthingelt Tavla 2nd) (Swaites Shelly 1)
Sheep
DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP - CHAMPION SUFFOLK - CHAMPION
Rachel Wood James C Innes & Sons
NORTH COUNTRY BLACKFACE - CHAMPION LLEYN - CHAMPION
CHEVIOT - CHAMPION John Wight & Son Messrs T & I Walling
W & J ThomsonRYELAND - CHAMPION COMMERCIAL SHEEP - CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER - CHAMPION
Mrs Susan Bryden Andrew Baillie John Barrowman
BRITISH BERRICHON - CHAMPION JACOB - CHAMPION NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT -
Iain D Johnston Mr & Mrs W Crowe HILL SHEEP - CHAMPION
W & J Thomson
CHEVIOT - CHAMPION TEXEL - CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE DOWN - CHAMPION
J F & Son Irving W J Knox Richard Brand & Sons
SWALEDALE - CHAMPION BLUEFACED LEICESTER - BLUEFACED LEICESTER -
Messrs Brogden TRADITIONAL TYPE - CHAMPION COLOURED TYPE - CHAMPIOM
R A McClymont & Son John Wight & Son
CHAROLLAIS - CHAMPION HEBRIDEAN - CHAMPION NORTH OF ENGLAND
Messrs G & B Ingram CG & K E Heeley MULES - CHAMPION
Neil MarstonBRITISH ROUGE - CHAMPION BELTEX - CHAMPION ZWARTBLES - CHAMPION
James Kerr Stuart Wood Ally Baird
SCOTCH MULE - CHAMPION BLEU DU MAINE - CHAMPION SHETLAND - CHAMPION
John Wight & Son J & W Baillie Rena Douglas
BLUE TEXEL - CHAMPION SHEEP YOUNG HANDLERS
Messrs Williams & Tippets - CHAMPION
Katie Aiken
Goat
DAIRY GOAT CHAMPIONSHIP BOER GOAT CHAMPIONSHIP
- CHAMPION - CHAMPION
Messrs Webster & Smith M & M Ross
(Guilden Erin) (Balmedie Canna)
Heavy Horses
CLYDESDALE MALES CLYDESDALE FEMALE
- CHAMPION - CHAMPION
Charlotte Young (Doura Magic Touch) Eric & Miranda Johnstone
(Ord Tinkerbell)RIDDEN CLYDESDALES - CHAMPION HIGHLAND PONY MALES HIGHLAND PONY FEMALES
JW & M McIntyre - CHAMPION MALE - CHAMPION FEMALE
(Glenside Flower Of Scotland) Shona Halford Mr J Hendrie & Mrs A Kerr
(Danny Boy Of Croila) (Tower Caileag Oir)
STANDARD SHETLAND - CHAMPION MINATURE SHETLAND - CHAMPION
James D Swan Stevenson Mackay
(Stow Perfect) (Kerswell Montgomery)
Light Horses
HUNTERS IN HAND - CHAMPION RIDDEN HUNTERS WEIGHTS
Mesdames Martin & Walsh AND SMALL - CHAMPION
(Clover Choice) Miss Kirstine Douglas (Man of Honour)
OVERALL HUNTER - CHAMPION SPORT HORSES IN HAND HIGHLAND PONY UNDER
Vanessa Ramm - CHAMPION SADDLE - CHAMPION
(Lucky Jack) Ashley Anderson (Freckleton Untouchable) Jane McNaught (Heather Jock of Fourmerk)
WELSH PONY SECTION WELSH PONY SECTION WELSH PONY SECTION
A - CHAMPION B - CHAMPION C - CHAMPION
Mr Sandy Anderson (Thistledown Jess Ennis) Mr & Mrs L Bigley (Llanarth Da Vinci) Shirley & Terry Jones
(Tyngwndwn Glitter)WELSH PONY SECTION M AND M PONIES IN CONNEMARA PONIES IN
D - CHAMPION HAND - CHAMPION HAND - CHAMPION
Lisa Breeze Mrs M Wilson Sandra Burton (Aniar Cashel)
(Northwick Welsh Model) (Townend Skylark)
ERISKAY PONIES - CHAMPION PONY BREEDING - CHAMPION RIDING HORSES - CHAMPION
Mrs D Leach Mrs C Welby Lynell Sheriden
(Kathellan Tiree) (Revolution Brave) (Remember Rio)
ARABS IN HAND - CHAMPION ARABS UNDER SADDLE - CHAMPION M AND M WORKING HUNTER
Mrs V Mylius Mrs Tessa Hourston PONIES - CHAMPION
(Castafiore Emerald) (Serene Royal Princess) Mrs Gwen Rae (Greenholme Emblem)
SIDE SADDLE - CHAMPION SHOW HUNTER PONIES SHOW PONIES - CHAMPION
Michael Lewis - CHAMPION Mrs Tessa Hourston
(Carnsdale Irish Times) Jenny Harker (The Real McCoy II) (Serene Royal Princess)
M & M LEAD REIN & FIRST JUNIOR M & M RIDDEN PONY SHOW PONY LEAD REIN &
RIDDEN - CHAMPION OF THE YEAR - CHAMPION FIRST RIDDEN - CHAMPION
Mrs Christina Knipe (Langfield Lord Asriel) Mrs Suzanne White Mrs Kim Wilson
(Thunderbolt Fairy Robin Bambi) (Lochar Love in the Mist)LEAD REIN OF HUNTER TYPE DONKEYS - CHAMPION WORKING HUNTER
AND FIRST PONY OF SHOW Mrs Elma Cunningham PONIES - CHAMPION
HUNTER TYPE - CHAMPION (Gamlingay Love In A Mist) Mrs Suzie England
Team Ahern (Priestwood Roc Star) (Rosshill Paddy)
M AND M PONIES UNDER COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES COLOURED HORSES AND
SADDLE - CHAMPION UNDER SADDLE - CHAMPION PONIES IN HAND - CHAMPION
Mrs Aimee Devane Miss Emma Jane Boardman Beverley Walsh
(Aleanto Bon'A Parte) (Hopgarden Playboy) (Billy King of the North)
Poultry
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND TROPHY POULTRY CHAMPION - WINNER
& RIDDEN PART BRED - CHAMPION Mr Phil Pennington
Yorkie Jobling-Purser
(Litton Cerise)JobFarm Women in
2
018 saw the Lothians host the Presidential
Initiative, Jobfarm, which was led by this
year’s President of the RHASS, Sir Crispin
Agriculture
T
Agnew. Jobfarm aims to raise awareness of work
and career opportunities for young people within he “Acknowledging Women in Agriculture”
agriculture, food and associated rural industries breakfast event was hosted in the President’s
by offering short-term work experience Pavilion to a packed audience with many
opportunities to young people age 16 and over. standing at the back listening attentively to some
powerful messages from Kate Rowlett, vet and
Starting with a strong vision back in July 2017, farmer from Peebleshire, Minette Batters, the
Jobfarm officially launched at the Royal Highland President of the National Farmers Union (England
Show this June. The Presidential team welcomed and Wales), and the Scottish Government’s
hundreds of visitors to the Jobfarm stand – not Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and
just those looking for work experience, but also Connectivity, Fergus Ewing.
those offering work experience.
Kate Rowlett captivated the audience with her heartfelt
Latest DEFRA findings reveal that the average age account of her life growing up with a love of farming
of a UK farmer has risen to 60, with succession and the challenges she faced in the sector to get to
planning topping the list of challenges facing family- where she is today as a rural leader in Scotland.
run farms. Jobfarm aims to reverse this trend and
make rural industries a more visible career option. Minette Batters also offered emotive and inspiring
messages during her address, which highlighted that,
Jobfarm’s website www.jobfarm.org currently whilst there are many successful women in farming
has over 40 opportunities available in rural and agriculture today, there remains gender bias in the
industries throughout East, Mid and West Lothian. sector. She said that it was time for that to change, with
Opportunities include work on farms, in agricultural groups like the First Minister’s Women in Agriculture
engineering companies, with cheese and milk Taskforce needed to accelerate that change.
producers and in marketing related jobs in the sector.
Current opportunities are available in the Lothians Mr Ewing talked about the wider work of the Taskforce
but plans are developing to extend it nationally. and how £250,000 had been allocated to help break
down the day-to-day barriers that unfortunately
Sir Crispin said: “It is vital that agricultural, food and continue to limit women’s impact in the sector, saying:
related rural industries are seen as attractive modern
work and career opportunities for young Scots. In this “It is generally accepted that the contribution of women
Year of Young People, RHASS is launching Jobfarm within the farming and agricultural sectors as a whole is
Scotland to raise awareness of these opportunities in often overlooked. This must change, and we must better
the agricultural, food and rural industries.” recognise the vital and significant role women play in
these sectors to ensure we are benefiting from the full
To give young people a flavour of the sort of range of skills and experience available to us.
opportunities that may be open to them, the
Jobfarm website also hosts a range of videos “This report [Acknowledging Women in Agriculture
featuring young people working in the sector. Taskforce Progress Report June 2018] adds to the
Many of those who were filmed also came along growing body of research that clearly demonstrates that
to the Show to talk to visitors about their work. equality and cohesion are beneficial to our economy. I
welcome the recommendation for more women to be in
Visit www.jobfarm.org to find out more. leadership positions, the need to create better training
Jobfarm was created by the RHASS Lothian Directors' pathways for women and am interested to learn more
President’s Committee comprising Sir Crispin Agnew about how an industry charter could work.
of Lochnaw Bt QC, Vice Presidents: Sir Robert Clerk “I expect the Taskforce to now take practical action
Bt OBE, Farmer; Prof Julie Fitzpatrick OBE, Charles towards better acknowledgement and representation
Dudgeon, Ms Louise Walsh, and Lothian Directors Bill of women in Scotland’s agricultural sector and I have
Gray, Louise Elder, John Sinclair and James Logan. set aside £250,000 towards helping realise equal
opportunity for all in a progressive farming culture.”
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 21THE ROYAL HIGHLAND EDUCATION TRUST
RHET @ THE HIGHLAND SHOW
Dobbies seedlings St Ninians cooking
RHET Raffle with Chairman George Lawrie and
Aldi presentation Mrs Elizabeth Warnock, wife of RHASS Chairman
W e welcomed familiar faces
and new alike to the RHET
Children’s Discovery Centre
creative cooks were the winners of
the Braw Lunch Break Challenge,
St Ninian’s of Livingston, who
were praised once again by our
visiting teachers and families. ‘I
don’t know how you do it, but
during the four days of the Royal cooked up the Scotch Lamb every year it gets better!’ Said
Highland Show in June. There Dhansak as part of their Show- Mrs Mitchel, a primary school
was a real buzz of learning in the winning experience. teacher who popped in with her
Centre, where pupils and families family over the weekend to share
Aldi once again provided all the
fully immersed themselves in her thoughts, ‘The tram trail has
ingredients for the 1,000 plus
some hands-on workshops with been a real adventure for the
scones that were hand-crafted in
the likes of Dobbies, who partially kids, it even had me scratching my
the RHET Bakery theatre. As with
sponsored the RHET Centre this brain for the answers! The value
all our RHET activities, we couldn’t
year. The team helped plant for money a visit to the Show
put on the array of sessions and
several hundred seeds during the provides is exceptional, the pupils
tours without the dedicated help
show, taking the opportunity to were exhausted but buzzing when
from our army of volunteers. Aldi
tell the story of seed dispersal, they climbed on board the bus to
kept the biscuit barrel stocked
which involved a noisy foot- head home, some had never seen
and the fruit bowl overflowing
stamping session to see if the livestock up close before and the
with much needed snacks for our
children could crush the sunflower machinery display really grabbed
helpers. This year, their support
seeds, only for them to realise just their attention’.
extended to a generous £1,000
how tough the protective shell is!
donation to be used toward our From everyone at RHET we would
Taste buds and noses were cooking and baking sessions like to thank all the businesses and
treated to some delicious dishes which run throughout the year. individuals who donated a prize
created in the QMS Scotch Kitchen for the RHET Raffle and to those
SRUC, James Hutton Institute,
theatre. Children aged 7 and up who purchased a ticket. With the
Edinburgh Zoo, Forestry
created their own meal from raffle, smoothie bike and other
Commission and our Discover
scratch under the instruction of donations, we raised over £5,000
Food group all contributed to the
Chef Daniela Forbes. Amongst the during the four days, thank you.
STEM-themed activities which
22 | RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018IN YOUR AREA Celebrating 20
W ith a RHET initiative operating in your
local area, there could be an exciting
years of taking
opportunity for you to share your passion and the Classroom to
enthusiasm for Scotland’s rural industry.
Training will be provided – we don’t expect RHET Highland
the Countryside
you to know the ropes nor would we expect
you to go it alone, whether it’s a classroom
talk, growing project, hosting a farm visit or
RNCI (Aberdeen
City, Aberdeenshire
& Moray)
2 019 will see RHET marking 20
years since it was established
to take the classroom to the
stewarding at an event, we will provide you countryside. With the ongoing
RHET Angus CI
with training and, ideally, a mentor. This will support from RHASS and other
be someone who, like you, wanted to play RHET Perth & key stakeholders and supporters,
Kinross CI
a part in engaging young people and their RHET has developed and refined
teachers with our vast and varied industry. RHET Fife CI what’s on offer for Scotland’s young
Whether you can spare one day a year, host RHET Forth Valley CI people. At the heart of our work, we
your local school once a year or deliver a whole strive to get pupils out to a working
RHET Dumbarton,
tattie growing project, we would be delighted Lomond & Renfrew farm. The experience of the farm
to hear from you. RNCI in the north east and is inspiring, eye opening, thought
RHET Clyde
Aberdeenshire region can also be found on the provoking and usually entertaining!
‘In your area’ of the RHET website where you RHET Lothian
can find out more details. Another way to keep To mark turning 20, there will be
RHET Ayrshire
in touch with what’s going on locally is to check a number of local and national
& Arran CI
out the RHET Facebook page, where events, events, from black tie functions
RHET Dumfries to on-farm gatherings, tractor
shows, competitions, meetings and so on are & Galloway CI
posted. We take care of the PVG paperwork tours and so much more. We aim
RHET Scottish to raise our profile and showcase
and work with you to get the most out of your Borders CI
skills. www.rhet.org.uk/in-your-area/ the unique success of RHET and
the people who make it so. ‘We
pride ourselves in keeping our
visits, talks, projects, training and
events free for Scotland’s young
people’ reflects George Lawrie,
RHET Chairman, ‘Celebrating 20
years of this fantastic charity is an
honour and we have a real variety
of celebrations to look forward to.
Keep an eye on the press and of
course our own social media and
website to see what’s going on
and please, come along and help
us have a real shindig!’
Regional events
Teagle machinery supporting RHET
Round up
T eagle Machinery is celebrating 20 years in service this year and, in
conjunction with their long-standing connection with Sellars, they raised
£1,000 for RHET by securing signatures at the 2018 Royal Highland Show
RHET Dumbarton, Lomond &
Renfrew – 6th & 7th Sep Food
when participants signed their name on the latest Tomahawk Feeder & Farming day
Bedder for which £2 per signature will be donated by the companies.
RHET Clyde – 7th & 8th Nov
Food and Farming day
INDIVIDUAL RHET Lothian – 13th & 14th
Nov Food and Farming day
Supporters of RHET BECOME A
SUPPORTER OF
Be part of Scotland’s No. 1 Farm education Please support your local
charity for as little as £25 a year. Sign-up area fundraising events:
The Royal Highland Education Trust
before 19th December 2018 and be entered is a charity that provides world-class learning
opportunities about farming, food production, the RHET Fife – 25th Nov Farmer
into the prize draw to win a bottle of malt outdoors and countryside (including forestry, estate
management and environmental awareness) for
3-18 year olds throughout Scotland. & Farmers Wives choir
whisky – check our website for Ts&Cs.
RHET Forth Valley – 30th Nov
Scottish Charity Number: SC007492 Company Number: 123813
www.rhet.org.uk Dinner, Airth Castle
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 23THE ROYAL HIGHLAND CENTRE
Hosting large-scale
events in the Capital
E
dinburgh is known internationally for How RHC caters to large-scale events
its vibrancy and culture. With its large Luckily, RHC can meet this demand, with a capacity
population, excellent links to nearby cities of over 12,000 in our largest hall, 110-acres of
and huge popularity with tourists, Edinburgh outdoor space and parking for 15,000 vehicles.
is an ideal location for event organisers to host It’s part of the reason that a number of organisers
large-scale events. have chosen to host large-scale events with us. We
However, finding a suitable high-capacity venue have welcomed global music event Elrow, all-day
in the Capital has proved a challenge for event festival Terminal V and pop royalty Little Mix to our
organisers in the past. That’s why RHC undertook high-capacity venue.
an ambitious project of redevelopment which Terminal V director and Elrow Edinburgh partner
enables us to welcome global artists, performers Derek Martin said, “RHC is the perfect venue to host
and events to our venue. Terminal V and Elrow events. We were looking for
Why Edinburgh? a significant indoor space that could accommodate
a massive crowd – RHC’s size, location and layout
The city region has a population of over 1.3 million
made it our first choice.“
and is easy to get to from Newcastle, Carlisle, Glasgow
and surrounding areas. Audiences are willing to travel “Edinburgh is definitely an attractive
for the right event, meaning that events in the capital
city have a high footfall potential. city to host big events, but it does come
with some challenges. It’s an amazing
There is a huge appetite for quality events from
both Edinburgh locals and those further afield. city with so much to shout about, but
Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the city it’s never really been known too well
in August for the many festivals that take place and for large-scale music events. But that
come in their droves over the Christmas period,
providing an opportune market for anyone looking dynamic is changing, thanks in part to
to host large-scale events in Scotland and the UK. venues like the RHC.”
The challenges of hosting We have recently undergone extensive
events in Edinburgh development, making our venue easily adaptable
and designed to accommodate events of this scale.
Despite the apparent benefits of hosting events in
RHC is now a plug-and-play venue, meaning that we
Edinburgh, in recent years, finding suitable venues
can be completely flexible to the requirements of
for these large-scale events has been challenging
event hosts, artists and performers.
for global event organisers.
Our proximity to the nearby airport and motorway,
One reason for this has been a real lack of event
as well as our fantastic links to the city centre by
spaces that can cater to large crowds. Older venues
tram, mean that we are well connected and in an
in Edinburgh aren’t readily adaptable and have a
ideal location to welcome large crowds from across
lower capacity, making hosting mass-appeal events
Scotland and beyond.
in the city quite challenging.
24 | RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018SEA CREATURES PRETTY MUDDY
Camping Ninja ICAL
HACIENDA CLASS TERMINAL V
#RHCPRESENTS Homebuilding
& Renovation
20-21 October
The essential homebuilding and
Show renovating event in Edinburgh
Camping Ninja 3-31 August
CampingNinja is a great cost- Terminal V – 27 October
effective accommodation option Halloween A Spooktacular Electronic
for all during festival season. Dance Event.
Hacienda 18 August Road Expo 31 October – 1 November
Classical Enjoy classic dance tunes Scotland's largest traffic
colliding with classical music! management and highway
maintenance event.
Edinburgh 1&2 September
Antiques & A superb event for vintage, Skills Scotland 8 November
Collectors Fair retro and antique hunters! A great event with a focus
on inspiring the nation's
FutureScape 6 September
youth about their future
Scotland Previously known as ScotHort careers & opportunities.
and back for 2018, this event
is set to be bigger and better. Gundog Breeds 10 November
Championship A truly international show,
Cleanfest 8-9 September
Show with judges from all across the
Scotland’s premium
world, including USA, Sweden,
automotive event!
Norway and Hungary.
Sea Creatures 21 September – 18 October
AgriScot 21 November
A unique, awe-inspiring, eye-
opening insight into the science The farm business event where
and anatomy of sea creatures. the best commercial and
technical advice is on offer.
Pretty Muddy 22 September
A muddy obstacle course that Edinburgh 24 & 25 November
women of any ability can climb Antiques & A must-visit event for those
over to show their support Collectors Fair in search of all things retro,
for Cancer Research UK. antique and vintage.
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 25RHASS DIRECTORS & OFFICIALS 2018-2019
BACK ROW (L-R) D Bruce Lang, Bryce Sloan, Thomas Tennant, John McWilliam, (Andrew) David Buchanan,
Gordon Sutherland, Alexander Bankier, James C Warnock, Dennis Bridgeford, William M
Downie, John G Sinclair, Alistair Kenneth Sutherland, Ian Beck, Neil Thomson, Gordon Gray,
James Logan, John Seed, John Hamilton
SECOND BACK ROW (L-R) William Stevenson, Archie John McLean, Robert J Maitland, Robert Newlands, Sarah
Mackie, Andrew Rennie, John Mackie, Kay J A Adam, Eric A Mutch, David Jackson, Jacqueline
McCreery, Christopher G M Shepherd, Mark Currie, Hilary Anderson, John (Ian) D McKerrell,
Lorraine M Mair, William F Arnot, Matthew Currie
SECOND ROW (L-R) Anne Logan BVMS, Ewan M Brewis, Katrina Barclay, James Muir, David C S Alexander, Nigel
Miller, Marie Livingstone, Lorne Scott, Jo Andrews, Stuart Rae, Susan Lawrie, John Owen,
James G Dunlop, Kenneth Matheson
FRONT ROW (L-R) Alan Laidlaw, A Keith Brooke, Keith Campbell, Jimmy McLean, William G Gray, James F
Warnock, The Most Honourable Michael Andrew Foster Jude Kerr, Marquis of Lothian, Sir
John Campbell, William L Gill, Sir Ian D Grant, Andrew Hornall, Martin Hall, Rev Anna Rodwell
President Chairman
The Most Honourable Michael Andrew Foster James F Warnock, Sandilands Farm, Lanark
Jude Kerr, Marquis of Lothian, Jedburgh
Chairman Designate
Vice Presidents William G Gray, Rosemains Farm, Pathhead
Jimmy McLean, Lauder
Honorary Secretary
Nigel Miller, Galashiels William L Gill, Invergordon
Sir John Campbell, Stobo
Honorary Treasurer
Jeanna Swan, Reston
Allan J Murray, Kelso
Chaplain Honorary Vice President
Reverend Anna Rodwell, Kelso A Keith Brooke, Newton Stewart
26 | RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018Ordinary HIGHLAND Extraordinary Area Extraordinary
Directors (32) 2015-2019 Directors (8): Director representing
ABERDEEN Kenneth Matheson, Milton ABERDEEN: the British
of Aberarder, Strathnairn, (Andrew) David Agricultural and
2015-2019
Dores, Inverness Buchanan, Mains of Garden Machinery
Eric A Mutch, Whitefield
House, Forglen, Banff, 2016-2020 Pittarrow, Laurencekirk Association (BAGMA):
Aberdeenshire Dennis Bridgeford, Petley LOTHIAN: Alasdair Straker,
Farm, Portmahomack J Thomas Lawrie, Bendarroch, Dalcrue Road,
2016-2020
Andrew Rennie, Gask 2017-2021 Ransfield Farm, Ratho, Pitcairngreen, Perthshire
House, Turriff Alistair Kenneth Newbridge, Midlothian
Sutherland, Sibmister, BORDERS:
Extraordinary
2017-2021 Director representing
Thurso, Caithness Gordon Gray, Sunnycroft,
John McWilliam, the Agricultural
Haughhead, Laurencekirk 2018-2022 Lindean, Selkirk
William M Downie, Ellands DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY: Engineers’
2018-2022 Association (AEA):
Farm, Brodie, Forres Lorraine M Mair, Townhead
Sarah Mackie,
Balquhindachy, Methlick, PERTH Farm, Mouswald, Dumfries Les Davidson, 19 Westfield
Ellon, Aberdeenshire HIGHLAND: Park, Westfield, Forfar
2015-2019
Mrs Susan Lawrie, Cuthill Hilary M Anderson, Honorary Directors
LOTHIAN
Towers, Milnathort, Kinross Easterton Farm,
2015-2019 & Advisors
Roseisle, Elgin, Moray
William G Gray, Rosemains 2016-2020 Sir Ian D Grant, Leal
D Bruce Lang, PERTH:
Farm, Pathhead, Midlothian House, Loyal Road, Alyth,
Uplands, Cupar William Stevenson, Ballingry
2016-2020 Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Farm, Ballingry, Fife
James Logan, 2017-2021 Martin Hall, Humbie Farm,
Kay J A Adam, Newhouse STIRLING:
Athelstaneford Mains, Kirknewton, West Lothian
of Glamis, Glamis, Lynda Graham, Mains
East Lothian
Forfar, Angus of Burnbank Farm, Management Team
2017-2021 Blairdrummond
Jacqueline McCreery, 2018-2022 Chief Executive
William F Arnot, Kilmux STRATHCLYDE: - Alan Laidlaw
Kilstrule, Yester
House, Leven, Fife Archie John McLean, RHET Manager
Mains, Gifford
Heylipol Farm, Isle - Katrina Barclay
2018-2022 STIRLING of Tiree, Argyll
John G Sinclair, West Craigie 2015-2019 Head of Operations
Farm, South Queensferry Andrew Hornall, Falleninch Extraordinary - Mark Currie
BORDERS Farm, Dumbarton Directors (up to 12): Show Manager
Road, Stirling Year one: - David Jackson
2015-2019
Ewan M Brewis, Lempitlaw, 2016-2020 Christopher G M Shepherd, HR Consultant
Kelso, Roxburghshire Gordon Sutherland, Pitmillan, Newburgh, - Maureen Price
Stonehouse Farm, Ellon, Aberdeenshire Finance Manager
2016-2020
Bothkennar - Stuart Rae
Neil Thomson, John Hamilton, Thurston
Caverton Mill, Kelso 2017-2021 Mains, Innerwick, Commercial Director
James C Warnock, Dunbar, East Lothian - Lorne Scott
2017-2021
Gartfinnan Farm,
Thomas Tennant, Robert Newlands, Fundraising &
Clackmannan
Gilmanscleuch Farm, Cluny Farm, Rafford, Partnerships Manager
Ettrick, Selkirk 2018-2022 Forres, Morayshire - Jo Andrews
John Owen, Muirpark
2018-2022 Andrew S Reid, 98 Society Secretary
Farm, Stirling
John Seed, Woodend, Monifieth Road, Broughty - Marie Livingstone
Duns, Berwickshire STRATHCLYDE Ferry, Dundee
Auditors
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY 2015-2019 Anne Logan BVMS, Hillend
David C S Alexander, Farm, Helensfield, Alloa, Ernst & Young LLP,
2015-2019 Atria One,
Millside Farm, Clackmannanshire
James G Dunlop, Bishopton 144 Morrison Street,
Galston, Ayrshire James F Warnock,
Farm, Kirkcudbright Edinburgh
2016-2020 Sandilands Farm, Lanark
2016-2020
Keith Campbell, Lettermay Legal Advisors
Ian Beck, Port O Year two:
Lodge, Drymsynie,
Spittal, Portpatrick John Mackie, Dalfibble, Shepherd & Wedderburn,
Lochgoilhead, Argyll
2017-2021 Parkgate, Dumfries 1 Exchange Crescent,
2017-2021 Conference Square,
Matthew Currie, Robert J Maitland, West
Alexander Bankier, Edinburgh
Skewbridge Farm, Balhalgardy, Inverurie,
‘Springwells’, Fernieshaw,
Mouswald, Dumfries Aberdeenshire Public Relations
Cleland, Lanarkshire,
2018-2022 ML1 5NQ John (Ian) D McKerrell, Officers
Heather M Wildman, Island Farm, Bowmore, Islay
2018-2022 Represent,
Baldarroch, Crocketford,
Bryce Sloan, Little Heateth James Muir, 74 Main 57 Calton Road,
Dumfries
Farm, Auchinleck, Ayrshire Street, Thornhill, Stirling Edinburgh
RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018 | 27RHASS Presidential Team 2018 – 2019
Lord Lothian Jimmy McLean
and 2002. He managed the restructuring of the central
The Most Honourable Michael Andrew Foster agricultural team in 2008 following the financial crisis and
Jude Kerr, Marquess of Lothian, Jedburgh then the re-building of that team from 2010 onwards. During
President his time with the Royal Bank of Scotland he was heavily
involved with their partnership with Royal Highland Show.
L ord Lothian (formerly Michael Ancram) was first elected
to Parliament in 1974 when he was MP for Berwickshire
and East Lothian, and then for Edinburgh South from
Before joining the Royal Bank of Scotland, he worked with
SAC (and its predecessors) between 1979 and 1995, initially
1979 to 1987. He moved down south to become MP as the county adviser for West Lothian, before becoming
for Devizes in 1992 where he remained until 2010. His Senior Farm Business Adviser. Jimmy was appointed Head
political career included four years as the Political Minister of Rural Business in Scotland in 1990, leading a team of
in Northern Ireland where he was responsible for the specialist consultants, developing commercial services for
opening engagements with the IRA which eventually led farmers, banks and other institutions. He is currently a non-
to the Good Friday Agreement. He was Chairman of the executive director of SAC Consulting.
Conservative Party for three years and from 2001 to 2005 Jimmy is a Trustee of The Farmers Club in London - an
held the portfolios of Deputy Leader, Shadow Foreign organisation he also chaired in 2014. He is also a Trustee
Secretary and Shadow Defence Secretary, standing down of RSABI and a member of Lantra’s independent judging
from Parliament at the May 2010 General Election. He panel for the Scottish Land based and aquaculture learner
served on the House of Commons Intelligence Select of the year awards.
Committee and was re-appointed in 2010, 2015 and 2017.
On 22nd November 2010, he was created a Conservative He has recently served on the Scottish Government
life peer as Baron Kerr of Monteviot, of Monteviot in Sustainability Working Group, having been involved with
Roxburghshire, and was introduced in the House of Lords previous groups looking at agricultural strategy and the
the same day. Lord Lothian co-founded Global Strategy control of exotic animal diseases in Scotland. He was also
Forum in 2006 which provides a platform to explore Chairman of the NFUS Remuneration Committee for 9 years.
challenging and contentious aspects of UK foreign policy. Jimmy has a BSc(Hons) in agriculture from Edinburgh
Lord Lothian was educated at Ampleforth and went on to University and is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies.
study Law at Oxford and The University of Edinburgh. He Away from agriculture, he is a trustee and elder at Earlston
became a DL of Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale in 1990 Parish Church. His other interests are social golf, serious
and QC in 1996. DIY and driving anything. Jimmy is married to Jane and
Lord Lothian married Jane, daughter of The Duke of they have four grown up ‘children’.
Norfolk and has two daughters. He has a passion for all
things country and is keen on fishing on the River Teviot Nigel Miller Vice President
which runs through his Estate in the Scottish Borders. Lord
Lothian is the Clan Chief of the Kerr family and his home is
Monteviot House near Jedburgh. O n graduating from the Royal [Dick] Veterinary College
Nigel worked in mainly large animal practice based
in Rogart before returning to the Borders to farm in
partnership with his father.
Jimmy McLean Vice President
The upland unit in Galawater, which rises from the valley
J immy McLean retired as the Chairman, Agriculture with
the Royal Bank of Scotland at the end of 2016. In that
role he advised the bank on agricultural strategy, credit
floor to over 1000 feet, has grown over the years and now
extends to over 500 hectares including the hill ground.
Although it is largely classified Macauley grade 5, cereals are
policy and PR. Much of his work involved interaction with grown for stock feeding and as an entry for grass reseeds.
politicians and industry leaders throughout the UK.
Now farmed in partnership with two sons, Angus and
Jimmy was previously the Head of Agricultural Services with Malcolm, Stagehall carries 180 suckler cows and over 800
the Royal Bank. He assumed responsibility for the integration mainly North Country Cheviot ewes.
of NatWest Agriculture into the Royal Bank between 2000
28 | RHASS • SOCIETY MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2018Nigel Miller Sir John Campbell Jeanna Swan
During the 2001 FMD outbreak Nigel worked in Dumfries as time his favourite hobby is breeding blackfaced sheep.
a temporary veterinarian and on returning home became This hard work isn’t without reward when it comes to
involved at a national level with NFU Scotland supporting the annual ram sales.
members in the aftermath of the outbreak and contributing
Sir John appreciates the work of Marie Curie and shows
to the review of disease controls including traceability.
his support by planting rows of daffodils along the
A member of the Livestock Committee Nigel served as Peeblesshire road verges. He expands these rows every
Chairman and went on to become Union President. He year and now enjoys a marvellous spectacle of 12 miles
was in post during the Scottish Independence referendum of daffodils in the Springtime, encouraging donations to
and the negotiation which fixed the current CAP deal. this outstanding charity. This beautiful display also acts as
Nigel was also involved with Borders FWAG and as Chair a reminder that lambing isn’t too far away and maybe the
for the Scottish advisory group. arrival of special blackfaced lamb.
On stepping down from the Union in 2015 he became
a Board member of SRUC and SAC Commercial for a Jeanna Swan Vice President
J
period. At present he is a board member of the Moredun eanna qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the
Research Institute and Chair of Livestock Health Scotland. Royal Dick Veterinary College Edinburgh in 1976. She
The opportunity now, to be involved with the Royal worked for two years for Rogerson, Baird and Wain in
Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland, and represent Kelso and Galashiels before moving to the Berwickshire
the Borders, is not only an honour, but an exciting area where she went into partnership with Charles and
opportunity to help strengthen the links between the Stuart Renton to form Renton Swan and Partners. By the
farming community and the wider public. time of her retiral the original practice of three vets had
grown to employ ten vets. Jeanna was fortunate to be
Sir John P. Campbell KB OBE FRAgS Vice President able to spend her entire career in general practice with
some specialisation on the equine side. She retired from
S ir John farms extensively in Peeblesshire along with his
wife, a family and an exceptional team of 240 colleagues.
Son of a Greenock butcher, Sir John’s farming career started
practice in 2013.
She has been a trustee of the MacRobert Trust from
October 2001 until May 2017. In the past the Trust has
nearly 70 years ago on the Cowal Peninsula of Argyllshire
made substantial donations to the MacRobert Pavilion and
along with his parents and two late brothers, Keith and
the MacRobert Theatre. In recent years the Trust has made
Douglas. Sir John married a poultry farmer’s daughter, now
a substantial donation to the Royal Highland Education
Lady Catherine, over 60 years ago. It was not long until the
Trust and also sponsored several Nuffield Scholars.
poultry arrived at their Argyllshire farm. The Campbells
moved from Argyllshire to the Scottish Borders 57 years ago Jeanna has been an extra-ordinary Director of the Royal
and purchased Glenrath – a hill farm in the beautiful Manor Highland Society of Scotland for the 2014-2015 Royal
Valley of Peeblesshire. And the rest as they say is history. Highland Show and has continued to steward in the horse
The poultry business continues to expand with the massive section since then. Having always been interested in the
increase in demand for free range eggs. health and management of horses and equine sports she
became District Commissioner of the Berwickshire Pony
Over the years Sir John has been active in many local
Club in 2016, an appointment which is still current.
and national organisations. He was a member of
Tweeddale District Council for 20 years and Provost for She was also privileged to be appointed Lord Lieutenant
9 years. Poultry convener for the NFU, board director of Berwickshire in March 2014. Married to Richard she has
for the Royal Highland Show for 12 years – during this three grown up children. Jeanna and her husband farm
time one of his successes was the development of the with with her brother in law at Blackhouse near Duns. It’s a
Foodhall which remains one of the key attractions at five hundred acre mixed lowland farm growing cereals and
the show today. Sir John currently serves as a director vegetables under contract. There is a small suckler herd
for the Moredun Institute. He is an elder and former of fifty cows calving Aberdeen angus bulls with the young
session clerk of Lyne and Manor Kirk. In Sir John’s spare stock carried through to finishing.
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