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Turriff Show’s 160th anniversary opens with horses taking centre stage





The 160th anniversary of Turriff Show commenced on Sunday with thousands of people descending on The Haughs.

The horse sections took centre stage with the overall champions crowned for 2024.

The grand parade of prize-winning horses, ponies and donkeys. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The grand parade of prize-winning horses, ponies and donkeys. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

There was a huge variety of attractions for people to enjoy at Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural event.

President David Allan said: “Turriff Show would not be what it is today without the integral support and dedication of the members and committee that pull together to make it happen.

“A very special thanks to Gail Greig and the show office team who continue to do a wonderful job, with Gail now in her second year as show secretary.

“Thank you also to senior vice-president John Ledingham, junior vice-president Duncan Gray and to Ricky Mackie and volunteers for their support, particularly for their consistent efforts to help set up the show.

“My appreciation also goes to electrician Nigel Bacon, plumber Garry Cowie, joiner Steve Moir and builder Stuart Taylor and to their staff for all the work they do.

“A final thank you to my wife Adele and children Lisa, Robert and David for all their help and support since I joined the top table.”

In-hand horse champion Bracklinn Rosebud with Kirsty Dunning. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
In-hand horse champion Bracklinn Rosebud with Kirsty Dunning. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
The grand parade of prize-winning horses, ponies and donkeys. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The grand parade of prize-winning horses, ponies and donkeys. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Rebecca Bruce with horse Laurencekirk Apollo. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Rebecca Bruce with horse Laurencekirk Apollo. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Donkeys take part in the grand parade. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Donkeys take part in the grand parade. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Gordon Towns with horse Hannah of Forglen. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Gordon Towns with horse Hannah of Forglen. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Jack and Audrey Sutherland take a look at the flowers. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Jack and Audrey Sutherland take a look at the flowers. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Winning best in show was Liana Philips with her Saluki, Rowan. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Winning best in show was Liana Philips with her Saluki, Rowan. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Ian Youngson with his Massey Ferguson 35. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Ian Youngson with his Massey Ferguson 35. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A line up of vintage tractors. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A line up of vintage tractors. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Ben Fawkes in his steam engine. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Ben Fawkes in his steam engine. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Sandra Wood with granddaughter Lauryn Thomson and their classic Mini car. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Sandra Wood with granddaughter Lauryn Thomson and their classic Mini car. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The rabbit judging takes place. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The rabbit judging takes place. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The rabbit judging takes place. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The rabbit judging takes place. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Lisa McCombie on horse Jasper. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Lisa McCombie on horse Jasper. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A cooking demonstration from the Kilted Chef Craig Wilson. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A cooking demonstration from the Kilted Chef Craig Wilson. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A cooking demonstration from the Kilted Chef Craig Wilson. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A cooking demonstration from the Kilted Chef Craig Wilson. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Daniel Dowie with horse Shamillion Dollars. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Daniel Dowie with horse Shamillion Dollars. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

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