Gallery: Golden retrievers return to their Highland ancestral home for five-yearly celebration
Dogs from more than 12 countries including Canada, the US, New Zealand, Germany, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and Estonia gathered at Guisachan in Glen Affric.
The five yearly meet of the Golden Retrievers at Guisachan House, Glen Affric. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
ByLive and AV team
Dog owners from across the world gathered in the Highlands to celebrate the creation of the golden retriever.
Scores of individuals and their furry four-legged friends came together on the grounds of Guisachan House in Glen Affric to celebrate the history of the breed.
The golden retriever was developed by super rich brewery magnate and banker, Lord Tweedmouth, Sir Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, at his Highland estate, Guisachan in Strathglass.
A memorial to the breed is located in nearby Beauly.
Owners travelled from Canada, the US, New Zealand, Germany, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and Estonia for one of the biggest gatherings of its kind in Northern Scotland.
Organised by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland, the five-yearly event features a host of talks, workshops, demonstrations and a late-night procession.
Our photographer Sandy McCook was there to capture all the fluffy moments
The mass photograph of golden retrievers attending the event in front of the ruins of Guisachan House.
The rain didn’t spoil the fun
Well prepared with ponchos and camp chairs.
This dog decided to shelter under the umbrella.
Simon Hodges from England with his dog Claus watch the arena activities.
Shelter from the rain.
Golden Retriever walking on the grounds of Guisachan House, Glen Affric.
American dog breeder Laurell Ellis Kling from Florida.
Golden Retrievers playing around.
Activities for both dogs
Putting the ‘retrieve’ in golden retriever
Surrounded by a squad of playful golden retrievers
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.
This pup is keeping cosy.
Sue and Bill Hush from Cambridge with Eva, Astra and Rosie.
Golden retrievers, humans and umbrella’s.
Activities were held for both dogs and their owners.
Snoozing time
Martyn O’Reilly with his wife Dianna from Carrbridge with Lexy.
Stay golden.
A quick lunch break.
Love is the golden rule
So fetching.
Rain pour at the five yearly meet of the Golden Retrievers at Guisachan House, Glen Affric.
A very good pup.
The face of a golden retriever feels like home
Fun for the humans too.
Tug of war fun
Puppy cuddles.
Happy Dog
A dogs’ day out.
Dogs from more than 12 countries including Canada, the US, New Zealand, Germany, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia and Estonia are at Guisachan.
Hundreds of golden retrievers were gathered at the Highland ancestral home of the breed today.<br />Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Gallery: Golden retrievers return to their Highland ancestral home for five-yearly celebration
