Cattle
Event Date
23rd May 2026
Shorthorns
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Piper Second Challenge Cup - presented by James Piper Esq, The Grange, Burntisland. Won outright by Messrs H W Melville & Sons, Balmullo and re-presented by them as a Perpetual Trophy for the Best Animal in the Shorthorn classes.
The J B W Smith (Agricultural Division) Ltd (Perpetual) Shield for the Best Shorthorn bred by exhibitor.
A rosette for the Champion and Champion Reserve is presented by The Beef Shorthorn Society.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Piper Second Challenge Cup - presented by James Piper Esq, The Grange, Burntisland. Won outright by Messrs H W Melville & Sons, Balmullo and re-presented by them as a Perpetual Trophy for the Best Animal in the Shorthorn classes.
The J B W Smith (Agricultural Division) Ltd (Perpetual) Shield for the Best Shorthorn bred by exhibitor.
A rosette for the Champion and Champion Reserve is presented by The Beef Shorthorn Society.
Kindly sponsored by: ALGO (BLAIRGOWRIE) LTD
Cattle Ring
Mr Calum Clark (Judge)
Aberdeen Angus
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The J B Crichton Second Challenge Cup (Perpetual) - presented by the late J B Crichton Esq, Luthrie Bank, Cupar for the Best Animal in the Aberdeen Angus Cattle classes, male or female, any age.
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society offers a Champion rosette and sash.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The J B Crichton Second Challenge Cup (Perpetual) - presented by the late J B Crichton Esq, Luthrie Bank, Cupar for the Best Animal in the Aberdeen Angus Cattle classes, male or female, any age.
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society offers a Champion rosette and sash.
Kindly sponsored by: EQ ACCOUNTANTS
Cattle Ring
Mr James Rea (Judge)
Belted Galloway
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Beltie Cup - awarded by the Brown Family, Radernie for Champion Belted Galloway
A bag of Starlyne Minerals to the Champion, kindly presented by R Nicol.
The Beltie Cup - awarded by the Brown Family, Radernie for Champion Belted Galloway
A bag of Starlyne Minerals to the Champion, kindly presented by R Nicol.
Kindly sponsored by: KM DUNCAN AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING LTD
Cattle Ring
Mr James Rea (Judge)
Highland Cattle
This section is run in accordance with the rules of the Highland Cattle Society and the Fife Show. Each animal entered must be entered in the herd book proper, entered in the appendix register or in the case of a bull calf under the age of 8 months old must be birth notified with the Highland Cattle Society. Females entered in the appendix register either Appendix A or Appendix B must be clearly identified by the letter 'A' or 'B'. All cattle should be the registered property of the exhibitor at the time of entering and for the period of this Show. All pedigree cattle exhibitors must be bone fide members of the relevant Breed Society at the time of entering and for the duration of the Show.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Carphin Quaich (Perpetual) - presented by the late Mr J G Wemyss, Carphin, Luthrie, Cupar for the Champion Highlander.
A rosette for the Champion Pedigree Highlander is presented by The Highland Cattle Society.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Carphin Quaich (Perpetual) - presented by the late Mr J G Wemyss, Carphin, Luthrie, Cupar for the Champion Highlander.
A rosette for the Champion Pedigree Highlander is presented by The Highland Cattle Society.
Kindly sponsored by: GILLESPIE MACANDREW
Cattle Ring
Mr Stephen Hunter (Judge)
Herefords
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Haig Dimple Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Hereford
The Langraw Trophy will be awarded to the Best Hereford Bred by the Exhibitor
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Haig Dimple Trophy will be awarded to the Champion Hereford
The Langraw Trophy will be awarded to the Best Hereford Bred by the Exhibitor
Kindly sponsored by: SCOTLAND'S RURAL COLLEGE (SRUC)
Cattle Ring
Mr Calum Clark (Judge)
Lincoln Reds
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
The Lincoln Red Cattle Society offers a rosette for Champion & Reserve Champion Lincoln Red.
The Lincoln Red Cattle Society offers a rosette for Champion & Reserve Champion Lincoln Red.
Kindly sponsored by: FILPUMPS LTD
Cattle Ring
Mr Stephen Hunter (Judge)
Charolais
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Adamson (Perpetual) Challenge Trophy - presented by Mr & Mrs A S Adamson, West Friarton for the Best Charolais, either sex.
The Campbell Cup (Perpetual) - presented by Hector Campbell, Balthayock for the Best Charolais bred by exhibitor.
Rosette for the Champion Pedigree Charolais is presented by the Scottish & Northern Charolais Club.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Adamson (Perpetual) Challenge Trophy - presented by Mr & Mrs A S Adamson, West Friarton for the Best Charolais, either sex.
The Campbell Cup (Perpetual) - presented by Hector Campbell, Balthayock for the Best Charolais bred by exhibitor.
Rosette for the Champion Pedigree Charolais is presented by the Scottish & Northern Charolais Club.
Kindly sponsored by: EAST COAST VINERS ANIMAL NUTRITION
Cattle Ring
Mr Graeme Mather (Judge)
Simmental
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup will be awarded to the Champion Simmental.
Rosettes for the Champion and Reserve Champion are presented by The British Simmental Cattle Society Ltd.
A bag of Starlyne Minerals to the Champion, kindly presented by R Nicol.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup will be awarded to the Champion Simmental.
Rosettes for the Champion and Reserve Champion are presented by The British Simmental Cattle Society Ltd.
A bag of Starlyne Minerals to the Champion, kindly presented by R Nicol.
Kindly sponsored by: BLACKADDERS
Cattle Ring
Mr Graeme Mather (Judge)
British Blues
Cattle Ring
Mr Graeme Mather (Judge)
Limousin
Should there be fewer than 2 animals forward in each of the bull or heifer classes, these will be amalgamated into one bull and one heifer class.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup for the Best Animal.
Rosettes for Champion and Reserve Champion Limousin are presented by the British Limousin Cattle Society.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The Association Cup for the Best Animal.
Rosettes for Champion and Reserve Champion Limousin are presented by the British Limousin Cattle Society.
Kindly sponsored by: CROP SERVICES (Scotland) LTD
Cattle Ring
Mr Graeme Mather (Judge)
Commercial Cattle
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The J & H Hamilton (Perpetual) Challenge Cup - for Best Exhibit in the Commercial Cattle section.
The Roe Park Trophy (Perpetual), presented by Mr & Mrs S Brown, for the Reserve Commercial Champion.
The Drumrack Jubilee Cup (Perpetual) for the best animal in the Commercial Cattle section bred by the exhibitor.
The Rintoul Challenge Cup - for Best Female in Commercial Cattle section. Confined to Fife and Kinross.
The Maund (Perpetual) Challenge Cup - presented by Maund Bros for the Best Pair of Bullocks in Class 77.
The John Kinnear Memorial Cup (Perpetual) - for the Champion Calf, born after 1 September 2024, in the Commercial Cattle section.
The David Henderson Memorial Trophy - for Best Bullock in Commercial Cattle section, confined to Fife and Kinross.
The Jas G Dobie, Largoward (Perpetual) Challenge Cup - for Best Group of 3 Animals, made up of any 3 entries in the Commercial Cattle section - Class 78.
£20 and £15 respectively will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve in the Commercial Cattle section.
AREA AWARD CUPS
A Silver Challenge Cup (Perpetual) will be awarded to the Best Exhibit from each of the following areas on a points basis of 1st: 3 points; 2nd: 2 points and 3rd: 1 point.
Cupar Area - Parishes of Abdie, Auchtermuchty, Balmerino, Ceres, Collessie, Creich, Cults, Cupar, Dairsie, Dunbog, Falkland, Flisk, Kemback, Kettle, Kilmany, Logie, Monimail, Moonzie, Newburgh, Strathmiglo.
St Andrews and Anstruther Area - Parishes of Cameron, Dunino, Ferryport-on-Craig, Forgan, Kingsbarns, Leuchars, St Andrews and St Leonards, Anstruther-Wester, Carnbee, Crail, Kilconquhar, Kilrenny, Largo, Newburn, Pittenweem, St Monans.
The rest of Fife and Kinross.
The J & H Hamilton (Perpetual) Challenge Cup - for Best Exhibit in the Commercial Cattle section.
The Roe Park Trophy (Perpetual), presented by Mr & Mrs S Brown, for the Reserve Commercial Champion.
The Drumrack Jubilee Cup (Perpetual) for the best animal in the Commercial Cattle section bred by the exhibitor.
The Rintoul Challenge Cup - for Best Female in Commercial Cattle section. Confined to Fife and Kinross.
The Maund (Perpetual) Challenge Cup - presented by Maund Bros for the Best Pair of Bullocks in Class 77.
The John Kinnear Memorial Cup (Perpetual) - for the Champion Calf, born after 1 September 2024, in the Commercial Cattle section.
The David Henderson Memorial Trophy - for Best Bullock in Commercial Cattle section, confined to Fife and Kinross.
The Jas G Dobie, Largoward (Perpetual) Challenge Cup - for Best Group of 3 Animals, made up of any 3 entries in the Commercial Cattle section - Class 78.
£20 and £15 respectively will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve in the Commercial Cattle section.
AREA AWARD CUPS
A Silver Challenge Cup (Perpetual) will be awarded to the Best Exhibit from each of the following areas on a points basis of 1st: 3 points; 2nd: 2 points and 3rd: 1 point.
Cupar Area - Parishes of Abdie, Auchtermuchty, Balmerino, Ceres, Collessie, Creich, Cults, Cupar, Dairsie, Dunbog, Falkland, Flisk, Kemback, Kettle, Kilmany, Logie, Monimail, Moonzie, Newburgh, Strathmiglo.
St Andrews and Anstruther Area - Parishes of Cameron, Dunino, Ferryport-on-Craig, Forgan, Kingsbarns, Leuchars, St Andrews and St Leonards, Anstruther-Wester, Carnbee, Crail, Kilconquhar, Kilrenny, Largo, Newburn, Pittenweem, St Monans.
The rest of Fife and Kinross.
Cattle Ring
Mr Stewart Dunlop (Judge)
Dairy Cattle
Champion and Reserve Interbreed awarded for this section. Champions from Holstein and Any Other Dairy Breed to compete.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The John Letham (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for Class 86.
The Pittendreich Baron Cup (Perpetual) - presented by Colin & Alister Laird, Blyth Farm, Peebles for the Best Pedigree Animal in the Holstein Classes.
The Championship Cup (Perpetual) awarded by the Association for the Best Pedigree Animal in the Holstein classes.
The R E McKendrick Salver - won outright and re-presented by David Alston, Usan, Montrose as a Perpetual Trophy for the Best Pair in Class 90.
The McGregor Cup - presented by Messrs McGregor & Co, Quayside Mills, Leith. Won outright by C & A Laird, Blyth Farm, Peebles and re-presented by them as a Perpetual Trophy for the Best Group in Class 91.
The Championship Cup awarded by the Association for the Best Pedigree AOB.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The John Letham (Perpetual) Challenge Cup for Class 86.
The Pittendreich Baron Cup (Perpetual) - presented by Colin & Alister Laird, Blyth Farm, Peebles for the Best Pedigree Animal in the Holstein Classes.
The Championship Cup (Perpetual) awarded by the Association for the Best Pedigree Animal in the Holstein classes.
The R E McKendrick Salver - won outright and re-presented by David Alston, Usan, Montrose as a Perpetual Trophy for the Best Pair in Class 90.
The McGregor Cup - presented by Messrs McGregor & Co, Quayside Mills, Leith. Won outright by C & A Laird, Blyth Farm, Peebles and re-presented by them as a Perpetual Trophy for the Best Group in Class 91.
The Championship Cup awarded by the Association for the Best Pedigree AOB.
Kindly sponsored by: MCCASKIE LTD, WATSON SEEDS & HOGGS OF FIFE LTD
Cattle Ring
Mr John Adamson (Judge)
