Livestock Premium Lists 2023
Entries for livestock sections 2023 are now closed
Cattle
Update to Cattle Premium List – Commercial Cattle the date for classes 249 & 250 should read 2023 and not 2022.
Sheep
Update to Sheep Premium List – please note that there is an error in the prize money for both NCC Sections. Prize money should read – £20; £15; £10; £8; £6; £5 for 1st-6th in all classes in the NCC Sections.
Flower Show
Please check the Flower Show page for more information and clarification on some the classes in the schedule.
Show Jumping
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Show Jumping Event at the Black Isle Show on Wednesday 2nd August.
To take part in this competitors have to qualify.
Information has been sent to riding and pony clubs and equestrian centres. The closing date for the entries to be received is Friday 21st July, no entries will be accepted after this date.
Judges 2023
This is the list of Judges for the 2023 Black Isle Show, will be available in due course
| Referee | Mr Rod Mckenzie, Munlochy |
| Beef Overall, Interherd and Beef Pairs | Ms Stephanie Dick, Stirling |
| Aberdeen Angus | Mr John Tilson, Wedderlie |
| Beef Shorthorn | Mr T Allan Jackson, Lanark |
| Rare & Minority & Any Other Beef Breed* | Mr T Allan Jackson, Lanark |
| British Limousin | Mr John D Graham, Blairdrummond |
| British Simmental & British Charolais | Mr Colin Wight, Biggar |
| Commercial Cattle | Ms Sophie Watt, Balmedie |
| Highland Cattle | Mrs Lesley Lacey, Aberfeldy |
| Crofters | Mr David Wright, Ardgour |
| Native Herd | Mr T Allan Jackson, Lanark |
| Stockman | Mr Alistair MacKenzie, Fortrose |
| Champion of Champions | Mr Ian MacLeay, Armadale |
| Sheep Overall & Young Handler Competition | Mr Arnot Coghill, Halkirk |
| Blackface | Mr Sandy MacPherson, Torness |
| Blue Faced Leicester | Mr Wayne Hutchinson, Hawes |
| British Beltex | Mr Graeme Sinclair, Heriot |
| British Texel | Mrs Jennifer Aiken, Wennington |
| British Charollais | Mr James Clanachan, Dumfries |
| Cross Sheep & Hoof and Hook | Mr Jim Holden, Summerseat |
| North Country Cheviot (Park) | Mr Innes Graham, Lockerbie |
| North Country Cheviot (Hill) | Mr Alan Hutcheon, Alnwick |
| Shetland Sheep | Mr John Priest, Shetland |
| Suffolk Sheep | Mr John Henderson, Peterhead |
| Zwartbles | Mr David Miskelly, Alford |
| Valais Blacknose | Ms Jemma Knowles-Brown, Elvanfoot |
| Any Other Pure Sheep Breed (MV) | Mr John Scott, Fearn |
| Any Other Pure Sheep Breed (Non MV) | Mr Clark Stewart, Cupar |
| Fleece | Mr Colin Steel, Evanton |
| Shepherd’s Crooks | Mr Murray Playfair, Kelso |
| Crofters Sheep (Blackface & Cheviot) | Mr Robert MacDougall, Isle of Mull |
| Crofters Sheep (Suffolk & Texel) | Mr Neil MacPherson, Benbecula |
| Jacob | Mr Stephen Dodsworth, Alston |
| Clydesdales | Mr Neil Christie, Balfron |
| Highland Ponies | Mrs J K Jack, Leven |
| Shetland Ponies (Standard) | Miss I Spence, Alford |
| Shetland Ponies (Miniature) | Mr K L Adam, Alloa |
| Overall Horse | Ms Freda Newton, Inverness |
| Fur | Ms Julie Shand, Keith |
| Cut Flowers | Mr D Martin, Keith |
| Pot Plants | Mr I Scott, Huntly |
| Soft Fruit & Vegetables | Mr P Fitch (FNVS), Elgin |
| Floral Art, Junior & Learning Difficulties | Ms J White, Edinburgh |
| Dog Show | Mrs Antonnia Clement, Dingwall |
| Show Jumping | Mrs Pam Joyce, Mundole |