Event Date
25th Jul 2026
Cattle Young Handlers
Each handler should be accompanied by an experienced stockperson.
Must be age stated on Show Day
Trophy for junior young handler presented by the late W G Deans, Torphins
Trophy for senior young handler presented by the Anderson Family, Brucewell
Must be age stated on Show Day
Trophy for junior young handler presented by the late W G Deans, Torphins
Trophy for senior young handler presented by the Anderson Family, Brucewell
Kindly Sponsored By: Ernest Christie, Aberdeen
Cattle
David McArthur
Aberdeen Angus Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Aberdeen Angus and £40 for Reserve Champion Aberdeen Angus
Challenge Trophy presented jointly by Duncan Begg, Stonehaven and the late W. G. Blackhall, Maryculter for the Champion Aberdeen Angus
Champion Aberdeen Angus will be awarded a commemorative medal by the Aberdeen Angus Society (in the event of 15 or more entries)
Challenge Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs Duncan Begg, Stonehaven in 1974 for the Best Group of Aberdeen Angus Cattle in the Show. The Trophy must be won three times (not necessarily in succession) by one exhibitor before being won outright. A group must consist of a Bull (any age), a Cow or Heifer and a Calf (any sex)
Perpetual Shield presented by Harold Murray, Turriff to be awarded to the Best Animal in the Aberdeen Angus Section of Opposite Sex to Champion
Aberdeen Angus Society Tartan Sash for Champion and Rosette for Best Animal Bred by Exhibitor
Challenge Trophy presented jointly by Duncan Begg, Stonehaven and the late W. G. Blackhall, Maryculter for the Champion Aberdeen Angus
Champion Aberdeen Angus will be awarded a commemorative medal by the Aberdeen Angus Society (in the event of 15 or more entries)
Challenge Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs Duncan Begg, Stonehaven in 1974 for the Best Group of Aberdeen Angus Cattle in the Show. The Trophy must be won three times (not necessarily in succession) by one exhibitor before being won outright. A group must consist of a Bull (any age), a Cow or Heifer and a Calf (any sex)
Perpetual Shield presented by Harold Murray, Turriff to be awarded to the Best Animal in the Aberdeen Angus Section of Opposite Sex to Champion
Aberdeen Angus Society Tartan Sash for Champion and Rosette for Best Animal Bred by Exhibitor
Kindly Sponsored By: BLACKADDERS
Cattle
Hamish Sclater
Charolais Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Charolais and £40 for Reserve Champion Charolais
Perpetual Silver Salver presented by Neil Massie, Dinnet to be awarded to the Champion Charolais
Pittengardner Perpetual Trophy for the Best Group of Three Charolais consisting of a Bull (any age), a Cow or Heifer and a calf (any sex)
Perpetual Trophy presented by Chapman & Frearson for the Best Calf born after 1st August 2025
Perpetual Silver Salver presented by Neil Massie, Dinnet to be awarded to the Champion Charolais
Pittengardner Perpetual Trophy for the Best Group of Three Charolais consisting of a Bull (any age), a Cow or Heifer and a calf (any sex)
Perpetual Trophy presented by Chapman & Frearson for the Best Calf born after 1st August 2025
Kindly Sponsored By: DEESIDE LOG CABINS
Cattle
Grant Laing
Simmental Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Simmental and £40 for Reserve Champion Simmental.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late William Low, Glassel for Champion Simmental won outright by agreement with the donor by James Argo, Methlick and replaced in 1984 by the Argo Trophy by James Argo before he emigrated to Australia.
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society Ltd.
Challenge Trophy for Best Group of Three Simmentals consisting of a Bull (any age), a Cow or Heifer and a calf (any sex).
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late William Low, Glassel for Champion Simmental won outright by agreement with the donor by James Argo, Methlick and replaced in 1984 by the Argo Trophy by James Argo before he emigrated to Australia.
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes presented by the British Simmental Cattle Society Ltd.
Challenge Trophy for Best Group of Three Simmentals consisting of a Bull (any age), a Cow or Heifer and a calf (any sex).
Cattle
Gary Christie
Limousin Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Limousin and £40 for Reserve Champion Limousin
Perpetual Salver donated by the Royal Bank of Scotland for the Champion Limousin
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes presented by the British Limousin Cattle Society
John and Violet Pirie Cup for the Best Limousin Calf born after 1st August 2025
Perpetual Salver donated by the Royal Bank of Scotland for the Champion Limousin
Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes presented by the British Limousin Cattle Society
John and Violet Pirie Cup for the Best Limousin Calf born after 1st August 2025
Cattle
Grant Laing
British Blonde Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion British Blonde and £40 for Reserve Champion British Blonde
Bishopston Trophy presented for the Champion British Blonde
Sash donated by the British Blonde Society for the Champion
Quaich presented by Station Garage, Torphins for Best Calf born after 1st August 2025
All cattle should be registered as pedigree with the British Blonde Society
Bishopston Trophy presented for the Champion British Blonde
Sash donated by the British Blonde Society for the Champion
Quaich presented by Station Garage, Torphins for Best Calf born after 1st August 2025
All cattle should be registered as pedigree with the British Blonde Society
Kindly Sponsored By: BANCON HOMES
For over 35 years, Banchory based Bancon Homes has been creating exceptional new communities of luxury homes across Scotland. From first-time buyers and growing families, to discerning down-sizers, our thoughtfully designed high-specification, energy-efficient homes combine quality craftsmanship with modern living. Discover our exciting new communities in Banchory and Milltimber.
Cattle
Gary Christie
Highland Cattle
Females entered in the Appendix Register of the Highland Cattle Herd Book either Appendix B or Appendix A are eligible for entry and are identified by the letter “B” or “A” tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on an ear tag.
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Highland and £40 for Reserve Champion Highland.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr and Mrs Robert Melvin, Banchory for the Champion Highland.
Champion Rosette presented by the Highland Cattle Society.
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Highland and £40 for Reserve Champion Highland.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr and Mrs Robert Melvin, Banchory for the Champion Highland.
Champion Rosette presented by the Highland Cattle Society.
Kindly Sponsored By: FRAMOR MOTOR MECHANICS
Cattle
Gordon McConnachie
British Blue Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion British Blue and £40 for Reserve Champion British BluE
Perpetual Trophy presented by the family of the late William R Kidd for Champion British Blue
Perpetual Trophy presented by the family of the late William R Kidd for Champion British Blue
Kindly Sponsored By: BANCON HOMES
For over 35 years, Banchory based Bancon Homes has been creating exceptional new communities of luxury homes across Scotland. From first-time buyers and growing families, to discerning down-sizers, our thoughtfully designed high-specification, energy-efficient homes combine quality craftsmanship with modern living. Discover our exciting new communities in Banchory and Milltimber.
Cattle
Grant Laing
Shorthorn Cattle
Special prize of £60 for Champion Shorthorn and £40 for Reserve Champion Shorthorn.
Christie Trophy presented by Messrs Christie, Aberdeen for Champion Shorthorn.
Rosette for Best Shorthorn presented by The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.
Christie Trophy presented by Messrs Christie, Aberdeen for Champion Shorthorn.
Rosette for Best Shorthorn presented by The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.
Kindly Sponsored By: DEESIDE LOG CABINS
Cattle
Gary Christie
Any Other Breed Pedigree Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Any Other Breed Pedigree Cattle and £40 for Reserve Champion Any Other Breed Pedigree Cattle.
Trophy presented by Leonard & Doreen McIntosh, Durris for Champion Any Other Breed Pedigree Cattle.
Trophy presented by Leonard & Doreen McIntosh, Durris for Champion Any Other Breed Pedigree Cattle.
Cattle
Grant Laing
Commercial Cattle
Special Prizes of £60 for Champion Commercial Cattle and £40 for Reserve Champion Commercial Cattle.
The Blair Duffton Trophy for Champion in Commercial Cattle Section to be won outright if won 3 times in succession or 4 times altogether. Replaces the James Young Trophy won and represented by Blair in 2016.
Association Trophy for Reserve Champion in Commercial Cattle Section.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs Stanley Middleton, Alford for Best Cow and Calf from Classes 70 or 71.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late George B Snowie, Garlogie to be awarded to the Best Bullock in Cross Cattle Section born before 1st August 2025.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late Harry Brown to be awarded to the Best Heifer in Cross Cattle Section born before 1st August 2025.
Leslie Cup presented by the late Charles Leslie and the late Gordon Leslie for Best Cross Calf born on or after 1st August 2025.
Association Trophy presented for Best Animal in Commercial Cattle Section sired by Continental Bull to be won outright if won 3 times not necessarily in succession.
McIntosh Butcher, Stonehaven Trophy presented by Leonard McIntosh, Durris to be awarded to the Best Butcher’s Animal in Commercial Cattle Section.
Special Prize of £20 for Best Group of Three Cross Cattle, £10 for Reserve Group of Three Cross Cattle, £15 for Best Pair of Heifers (Calves included) and £15 for Best Pair of Bullocks (Calves included).
Challenge Trophy presented by the late Mr and Mrs Black, Brechin for Best Pair of Bullocks (Calves included) from any of the Commercial Classes.
Perpetual Salver presented by Aberdeen & Northern Marts for Best Pair of Cross Cattle.
Perpetual Cup presented by the late A. H. Bowhill Esq. of Inchmarlo in 1954 for Best Cross Animal bred by Exhibitor.
Special Prizes of £15 and £5 respectively for the Best and Second Best Animals, also £15 for Best Female and £15 for Best Calf any sex from Exhibitor not more than 25 miles from Banchory.
Low Cup Perpetual Trophy. This Ornamental Cup was won outright by the owner of the Champion Shorthorn in the Years 1912-1914 and represented by his relative the late William Low, Banchory in 1980 for Best Animal from Exhibitor not more than 25 miles from Banchory.
Craiglug Trophy for Overall winner in the Young Farmers Cattle Classes presented by the late Mr & Mrs
J Donald, Durris.
Perpetual Cup presented by the late Albert Paterson, Tarland for Best Calf reared by Junior Stockperson aged 16 years and under.
The Blair Duffton Trophy for Champion in Commercial Cattle Section to be won outright if won 3 times in succession or 4 times altogether. Replaces the James Young Trophy won and represented by Blair in 2016.
Association Trophy for Reserve Champion in Commercial Cattle Section.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs Stanley Middleton, Alford for Best Cow and Calf from Classes 70 or 71.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late George B Snowie, Garlogie to be awarded to the Best Bullock in Cross Cattle Section born before 1st August 2025.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late Harry Brown to be awarded to the Best Heifer in Cross Cattle Section born before 1st August 2025.
Leslie Cup presented by the late Charles Leslie and the late Gordon Leslie for Best Cross Calf born on or after 1st August 2025.
Association Trophy presented for Best Animal in Commercial Cattle Section sired by Continental Bull to be won outright if won 3 times not necessarily in succession.
McIntosh Butcher, Stonehaven Trophy presented by Leonard McIntosh, Durris to be awarded to the Best Butcher’s Animal in Commercial Cattle Section.
Special Prize of £20 for Best Group of Three Cross Cattle, £10 for Reserve Group of Three Cross Cattle, £15 for Best Pair of Heifers (Calves included) and £15 for Best Pair of Bullocks (Calves included).
Challenge Trophy presented by the late Mr and Mrs Black, Brechin for Best Pair of Bullocks (Calves included) from any of the Commercial Classes.
Perpetual Salver presented by Aberdeen & Northern Marts for Best Pair of Cross Cattle.
Perpetual Cup presented by the late A. H. Bowhill Esq. of Inchmarlo in 1954 for Best Cross Animal bred by Exhibitor.
Special Prizes of £15 and £5 respectively for the Best and Second Best Animals, also £15 for Best Female and £15 for Best Calf any sex from Exhibitor not more than 25 miles from Banchory.
Low Cup Perpetual Trophy. This Ornamental Cup was won outright by the owner of the Champion Shorthorn in the Years 1912-1914 and represented by his relative the late William Low, Banchory in 1980 for Best Animal from Exhibitor not more than 25 miles from Banchory.
Craiglug Trophy for Overall winner in the Young Farmers Cattle Classes presented by the late Mr & Mrs
J Donald, Durris.
Perpetual Cup presented by the late Albert Paterson, Tarland for Best Calf reared by Junior Stockperson aged 16 years and under.
Kindly Sponsored By: R M MOTOR REPAIRS
Cattle
David McArthur
Carcase Cattle
ALL CATTLE IN THIS SECTION MUST BE FROM A FARM ASSURED HOLDING
All entries in classes 77 & 78 must be entered in classes 79 & 80
On Hook to be held at McIntosh Donald, Portlethen on Monday 27th July 2026
Special prize of £30 for Champion Carcase on Hoof.
Special Prize of £30 for Champion Carcase on Hook.
Special Prize of £25 for Best Home Bred Carcase Animal on Hoof.
Special Prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO to be presented to the Champion Carcase on Hoof.
Special Prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO to be presented to the Champion Carcase on Hook.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Charles Gow for Champion Animal on Hoof.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late Harry Barclay, Banchory for Champion Exhibit on Hook.
Perpetual Trophy represented by the late Norman Wight, Insch for Best Opposite Sex to Champion on Hoof.
Trophy presented by I & E Stott, Newburgh, awarded to the Best Exhibit on Hook Opposite Sex to
Champion, to be won three times altogether not necessarily in succession before being won outright.
All entries in classes 77 & 78 must be entered in classes 79 & 80
On Hook to be held at McIntosh Donald, Portlethen on Monday 27th July 2026
Special prize of £30 for Champion Carcase on Hoof.
Special Prize of £30 for Champion Carcase on Hook.
Special Prize of £25 for Best Home Bred Carcase Animal on Hoof.
Special Prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO to be presented to the Champion Carcase on Hoof.
Special Prize of a £10 voucher kindly sponsored by HARBRO to be presented to the Champion Carcase on Hook.
Perpetual Trophy presented by Charles Gow for Champion Animal on Hoof.
Perpetual Trophy presented by the late Harry Barclay, Banchory for Champion Exhibit on Hook.
Perpetual Trophy represented by the late Norman Wight, Insch for Best Opposite Sex to Champion on Hoof.
Trophy presented by I & E Stott, Newburgh, awarded to the Best Exhibit on Hook Opposite Sex to
Champion, to be won three times altogether not necessarily in succession before being won outright.
Cattle
James Watson, Mcintosh Donald
