Mark Munro’s Invercharron flock won champion and reserve at Dingwall’s ram sale, selling for £3200 each; Bluefaced Leicester topped prices at £4000.
United Auctions’ Stirling sale saw 6947 Blackface and Cheviot ewes and gimmers sold, led by a £2800 Blackface gimmer, with averages rising year on year.
GWM POER300 named Most Affordable Diesel Double Cab Pick-up in Diesel & Eco Car’s 2026 awards, with 3,500kg towing, 1,000kg payload and 4WD from £32,495.
Grant’s Limousin-cross yearling Babycakes named champion of champions, while the McGregor family takes dairy honours.
Bob’s late run secured victory at Strathnaver as sheepdog trials across Scotland delivered tight contests and standout performances throughout.
RSABI’s Double the Difference campaign doubles donations to £50,000 for Scotland’s agricultural community, thanks to the Wiseman Family Charitable Trust.
Bruce McConachie becomes Beef Shorthorn Society breed director on November 16, focusing on genomics, performance recording and sustainable cattle breeding.
Texel shearling from Hilton of Culsh makes £8000 at Huntly’s multi-breed ram sale, featuring leading Suffolk, Texel and Bluefaced Leicester champions.
Farmers’ Choir to perform in Linlithgow on February 20, 2027, raising funds for Scottish agricultural charity RSABI with music, laughter and community spirit.
CLA survey: 89 of rural family businesses have paused investment amid inheritance tax fears, with farmers warning land sales could threaten their future.
Blue Texels led Carlisle’s September Sheep Fair, reaching 4,500gns, while Hampshire Downs hit 2500gns and Roussins 1800gns in Harrison & Hetherington sale.
Emma Ruxton of the Royal Northern Countryside Initiative wins Scotland’s Rural Champion Award, securing £10,000 to educate young people about farming.