Past Times

GALLERY: Celebrating 200 years of the Banchory show

1993 - A youngster has a close encounter with one of the show entrants in July 1993.

By Kirstin Brown

July 24 2022, 6:00 am

July 24 2022, 6:00 am

Taking place in the heart of Royal Deeside, the Banchory Show boasts some of the best agriculture the north-east has to offer.

Founded in 1820, the Banchory Show turned 200 during the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, two years later, Banchory celebrates 200 years of their beloved agricultural show.

This years show features a companion dog show, a highland dancing competition, a raffle, a baking competition and more.

We have scouted our archives for photographs from the show through the decades to celebrate the show’s 200th anniversary.

Recognise any familiar faces in the photos below? Let us know in the comments.

A man kneeling next to his winning sheep at the Banchory Show — 1985 – The Suffolk champion by Mr David Wilkie and owned by Mr Ronald Wilkie, Tillyboy, Echt.

A man on his horse, showjumping at the Banchory Show — 1979 – Over the last fence to go clear in the first round of the junior jumping competition is Martin Bruce on Rushti-Vena.

Two girls with their ponies at the Banchory Show — 1992 – Just for show: Jennie Innes, left, from Milltimber and Helen Priestley, Gladstone Place, Aberdeen, with their ponies before competing in the Junior Explorer showjumping competition at Banchory Show.

A man kneeling next to his ewe at the Banchory Show — 1980 – The champion Blackface two-crop ewe was shown by Mr Thomas Gillies, Heatherwick, Kintore.

Visitors at the Banchory Show — 1985 – Visitors to the show keep a keen eye on the judging at the Blackfaced sheep ring.

Goats ad their handlers in the rain at the Banchory Show — 1979 – Standing in the pouring rain has a purpose – when your class is being judged. Goats and their handlers wait for the judges.

A woman and her daughter with their horses at the show — 1985 – It was a very successful Banchory Show for Mrs Valerie Irvine and her daughter Ann, 14, Brindy, Keig, who were delighted when their yearling Pitmedden Wyoming, left, and two-year-old Pitmedden Ice Majic won firsts in their classes.

A young helper tends one of the animals at Banchory Show — 1993 – A young helper tends one of the animals at Banchory Show in July 1993

Two girls at the Banchory Show — 1985 – Kingswells sisters Kay, left, and Marie Simpson display the drawings of pop star Boy George which won them first and second prize in a contest at Banchory Show.

A woman and her horse at the Banchory Show — 1986 – Good old Hugo! A delighted Mrs Catie Baird, Alford, with her 10-year-old hunter, Hugo, after winning a first prize in the ponies shown in saddle class.

Two women and their crafts at the Banchory Show — 1992 – Winning tough & Christine Middleton from Banchory Devenick WRI, left, with her winning exhibit in fancy work and handycrafts, and Barbara Abernethy from Maryculter WRI with her prizewinning cake which won best exhibit in cookery at the Banchory Show.

Two women with their floral displays at the show — 1987 – Looking at the floral displays are Mrs Cathie Neish, left, Strachan, the floral section steward, and Mrs Cissie Coutts, Crathes, industrial convener.

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