We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making this year’s event a tremendous success. Special recognition goes to James Scott, our judge, and his son Malcom of the Strathview Flock, for his expert evaluation of the competition, as well as to Elanco for their valued sponsorship, and to Mike Macaulay, our guest speaker, for sharing his insightful perspectives on such a wide range of topics from ANM Group, GPH Builders Merchants and Inverurie Loco Works Football Club.
This year’s competition featured strong contenders across all categories, with our judge and drivers visiting thirteen flocks over the two days. We are pleased to announce the following winners:
**Under 15 Ewes**
1st: Finlay Hunter, Sunset
2nd: Sam Milne, Grampian
3rd: Keri Stevenson, Advie
**15-30 Ewes**
1st: Pat Machray, Middlemuir
2nd: S & S Wilson, Glenisla
3rd: Pamela Duncan, Sordale
**31+ Ewes**
1st: Jim Young, Muirton
2nd: John Gibb, Cairnton
3rd: Craig Paterson, Cranorskie
**Best Flock of Ewe Lambs**
1st: John Gibb, Cairnton
2nd: A & S Simpson, Speyside
3rd: Craig Paterson, Cranorskie
**Best Flock of Ewes**
1st: Jim Young, Muirton
2nd: Finlay Hunter, Sunset
3rd: John Gibb, Cairnton
**Best Female**
Speyside Ewe Lamb
**Best Stock Tup**
1st: Middlemuir Monarch, Muirton Flock
2nd: Bridgeview Balvenie, Cairnton Flock
3rd: Frongoy Explosion, Middlemuir Flock
**Best Tup Lamb**
1st: Strathbogie Saltire, Cadgerford Flock
2nd: Muirton Apache, Glenisla Flock
3rd: Cairnton Clansman, Sunset Flock
**Champion Flock**
James Young, Muirton
**Reserve Champion Flock**
John Gibb, Cairnton
Front Row: Gemma Stuart, Evelyn Young, James Scott, Malcolm Scott, James Young
**Special Acknowledgements**
We would like to express our deep gratitude to Evelyn Young, who is stepping down as Club Secretary after an incredible 22 years of service. Her dedication, hard work, and commitment have been vital to the club’s success. Thank you, Evelyn, for everything you have done for the North-East Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club!
Congratulations to all of our winners once again and we look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events.
