John Gordon, from Huntly, introduces Princess Anne to the Royal Northern Agricultural Society board of directors at the Spring Show. Pictures by Wullie Marr.
Organisers of the Royal Northern Agricultural society hailed this week’s Spring Show a great success, with around 7,000 visitors flocking to Thainstone Centre.
Farmers from all over Scotland gathered for a day out before the busy spring season gets underway, including Liam Muir (below) from Orkney who is a regular attendee of the show.
Liam Muir, from Orkney, buys pedigree bulls for fellow Orcadian farmers.
Fiona Sutherland, from Keith, with the Simmental champion Islavale Marshall, which sold for 10,000gns.
RNAS president Billy Stewart introduces Princess Anne to the judges.
Spectators watch on as top-quality stock sells through the sale ring.
The bull sale judging kicked off the day’s proceedings.
Robert Marshall of Harestone at the Charolais judging.
Craig Robertson parades the reserve overall champion.
A royal seal of approval at the Royal Northern Spring Show
