Past Times

GALLERY: Wonderful memories with our animals through the decades

1980 - Cove Primary pupils, Karen Smith, Billy Kilgore and Sarah Booth are not too sure of the geese or the llama, but Stephen Keith knows they are just trying to be friendly.

By Reporter

January 1 2023, 6:00 am

January 1 2023, 6:00 am

We don’t need much of an excuse to look through our archives for cute and fun animal pictures and today is no exception.

We celebrate moments where pets in the north and north-east hit the headlines.

In our gallery below we have everything from champion beef cattle to geese confusing primary school children.

Animals are at the heart of what makes this part of the world such a fun place to come to with farm visits and Highland shows allowing us to see unique breeds in their element.

What animals make you think of the north-east? What are your favourite animal memories?

1996 - Raymond Irvine, from Inverlochy, Tomintoul, proudly leads the Charolais leader and overall champion of the Keith Show out of the ring following the parade of animals. — 1996 – Raymond Irvine, from Inverlochy, Tomintoul, proudly leads the Charolais leader and overall champion of the Keith Show out of the ring following the parade of animals.

1985 - Glenmore reindeer herdsman Alan Smith with Angus, who he rescued from a deep hole five years previously. — 1985 – Glenmore reindeer herdsman Alan Smith with Angus, who he rescued from a deep hole five years previously.

1983 - David Cooper and Pat Hogan are dog-tired after the Bon Accord Kennel Club Show. — 1983 – David Cooper and Pat Hogan are dog-tired after the Bon Accord Kennel Club Show.

1997 - Animal fibre biologist Hilary Redden with a cashmere goat. — 1997 – Animal fibre biologist Hilary Redden with a cashmere goat.

1985 - Shuna Mardon in Inverurie with American Quarter horse foals Waccabuck Dollar - the first twins of their breed born in Britain - — 1985 – Shuna Mardon in Inverurie with American Quarter horse foals Waccabuck Dollar – the first twins of their breed born in Britain –

1980 - Cove Primary pupils, Karen Smith, Billy Kilgore and Sarah Booth are not too sure of the geese or the llama, but Stephen Keith knows they are just trying to be friendly. — 1980 – Cove Primary pupils, Karen Smith, Billy Kilgore and Sarah Booth are not too sure of the geese or the llama, but Stephen Keith knows they are just trying to be friendly.

1985 - Reserve champion at the Aberdeen show who came from Homefarm in Parkhill, Dyce. — 1985 – Reserve champion at the Aberdeen show who came from Homefarm in Parkhill, Dyce.

1991 - Delighted Balgownie Primary School pupils with teachers Mrs Ann Wilson and Miss Janice Watt turn out to welcome Mrs Mary Gillan and Kate as they make another Christmas tree delivery. — 1991 – Delighted Balgownie Primary School pupils with teachers Mrs Ann Wilson and Miss Janice Watt turn out to welcome Mrs Mary Gillan and Kate as they make another Christmas tree delivery.

1985 - Mud everywhere as competitors parade their animals around the arena at the Turriff Show yesterday. — 1985 – Mud everywhere as competitors parade their animals around the arena at the Turriff Show yesterday.

1981 - Zebedee the baby goat with animal attendant Wilma Findlay at Downies farm. — 1981 – Zebedee the baby goat with animal attendant Wilma Findlay at Downies farm.

1987 - Ross Gall, of Kintore, with Rosie and her filly at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show. — 1987 – Ross Gall, of Kintore, with Rosie and her filly at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show.

1984 - Heather Gullon with Taggart the much-loved cat. — 1984 – Heather Gullon with Taggart the much-loved cat.

1987 - Derek Skinner with Blossom and Ruth Skinner with Prince at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show. — 1987 – Derek Skinner with Blossom and Ruth Skinner with Prince at the Aberdeen Clydesdale Show.

1996 - Valsarnia Charity, a rare Old English goat, awaits the judges at the Keith Show. — 1996 – Valsarnia Charity, a rare Old English goat, awaits the judges at the Keith Show.

1981 - Foyers sisters Sara, left, and Samantha Apps with Snowy the nanny goat who is fostering two orphaned lambs. — 1981 – Foyers sisters Sara, left, and Samantha Apps with Snowy the nanny goat who is fostering two orphaned lambs.

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