Obituary

Honouring Billy

Remembering William Hamilton: a true Borders legend

John P Campbell

John P Campbell

Remarkable journey

Obituary: Sir John P Campbell KB OBE FRAgS NSch

Neil’s legacy in the meat industry is unforgettable and profound

Neil’s legacy in the meat industry is unforgettable and profound

Remembering Neil

Meat industry giant Neil Stoddart's legacy: A tribute to his impact

John Wight, a respected figure of Midlock Farm, leaves behind a legacy

John Wight, a respected figure of Midlock Farm, leaves behind a legacy

Midlock farm mourns as John Wight passes at 85

John and Peggy Thurlow were married for more than 60 years. Image: Sally Tew

John and Peggy Thurlow were married for more than 60 years. Image: Sally Tew

Tributes to highly regarded agricultural couple who died 12 days apart

Robert Hew Dalrymple, Ballantrae

Robert Hew Dalrymple, Ballantrae

Scotland mourns renowned farmer Robert Hew Dalrymple, 77

Remembering Dr Jack Dunnett

Remembering Dr Jack Dunnett

Honouring the legacy of Dr Jack Dunnett

Major David Walter (left)

Major David Walter (left)

Charolais cattle breeder, army officer, and stockbroker Major David Walter mourned

Farewell to Jim Muirhead, a beloved Charolais cattle breeder

Farewell to Jim Muirhead, a beloved Charolais cattle breeder

Popular and enthusiastic Charolais cattle breeder, Jim Muirhead

Robert (Robin) Jack Forrest

Robert (Robin) Jack Forrest

Passing of esteemed Scottish farming entrepreneur, Robert (Robin) Jack Forrest

Andrew (Andy) Hamilton, of Glenmanna, Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire. He was 84

Andrew (Andy) Hamilton, of Glenmanna, Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire. He was 84

Scotland grieves the passing of esteemed Blackface sheep breeder, Andrew Hamilton

Scotland mourns the loss of Major David Walter, an esteemed cattle breeder.

Scotland mourns the loss of Major David Walter, an esteemed cattle breeder.

Passing of Major David Walter, renowned pedigree cattle breeder in Scotland

Charlie Allan: Farmer, Herald writer, caber tosser and champion of Doric

Scott Johnston led NFUS for 18 years

Scott Johnston led NFUS for 18 years

Scott Johnston: A dedicated advocate for scottish farming passes away

Loss of a farming elder statesmen: Remembering Tom McCreath in South-West Scotland

Stewart Stevenson, Bonerbo passed away after a short illness

Stewart Stevenson, Bonerbo passed away after a short illness

Stewart Stevenson of Bonerbo: A pioneer who modernised farming

James (Jim) Stobo CBE FRAgS

James (Jim) Stobo CBE FRAgS

Reflecting on Jim Stobo's remarkable 80 year journey in agriculture

John Dykes, pictured with his wife Kate, at one of the couple's most recent judging roles – selecting the champion young handler at the Royal Highland Show Ref:RH250623161 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

John Dykes, pictured with his wife Kate, at one of the couple's most recent judging roles – selecting the champion young handler at the Royal Highland Show Ref:RH250623161 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

John Dykes, Highland pony, Simmental, BFL breeder

Margaret Thomson was well known around the show circuit for showing Highland cattle

Margaret Thomson was well known around the show circuit for showing Highland cattle

Well-known Highland cattle enthusiast Margaret Thomson

Robbie Minty, legendary stockman at Uppermill

Michael Coutts when away from work was in his element taking part in country sports

Michael Coutts when away from work was in his element taking part in country sports

Mickey Coutts – an award-winning stalwart of NFU Scotland

Jack Brewster was a legendary dairy cattle breeder

Jack Brewster was a legendary dairy cattle breeder

Well known Master Breeder of black-and-white dairy cattle Jack Brewster

Hilary Barker with one of her trademark paintings

Hilary Barker with one of her trademark paintings

Long time Highland cattle supporter and artist Hilary Barker

Willie Blair at his retirement in 1998

Willie Blair at his retirement in 1998

Stalwart of the Scottish livestock industry William (Willie) Blair’ MBE

well known Limousin breeder, Norman Cruickshank

well known Limousin breeder, Norman Cruickshank

Well-known Limousin breeder Norman Cruickshank of the Normande herd

Tom Paterson Blackface sheep breeder from Craigneich and Dunruchan

Mrs McCombie with one of her beloved West Highland terriers

Mrs McCombie with one of her beloved West Highland terriers

Angus and Highland pony breeder Mrs Elizabeth (Liz) McCombie

John (Jock) Welsh

John (Jock) Welsh

Obituary – John (Jock) Welsh, world renowned sheepdog handler

Robert Neill, well-known stockman Dunning

Niall Robertson

Niall Robertson

Niall MacKinnon Robertson, Scottish Farmer photographer

Robbie Wilson in characteristic full flow at a farm sale on the West Coast

Robbie Wilson in characteristic full flow at a farm sale on the West Coast

Legendary auctioneer from Paisley and Ayr Robbie Wilson

Well-known Scots potato merchant Hendry Lindsay has died at the age of 82

Well-known Scots potato merchant Hendry Lindsay has died at the age of 82

Well-known Perth potato merchant and former PMB director Hendry Lindsay

Melita Lee on her 100th birthday, last year

Melita Lee on her 100th birthday, last year

Stalwart of the school room and the home farm Miss Melita Lee

Margaret and Ken Runcie meeting Prince Philip at the Royal Highland at the first Ingliston show in 1960

Margaret and Ken Runcie meeting Prince Philip at the Royal Highland at the first Ingliston show in 1960

Margaret Runcie – pony breeder, exhibitor and judge from Rosslyn stud

Sir Ian Grant a farming leader whose influence went much beyond that

Dedicated farmer and conservationist Mervyn Knox-Browne with one of his beloved collies

Dedicated farmer and conservationist Mervyn Knox-Browne with one of his beloved collies

Mervyn Knox-Browne – a respected farmer and conservationist on Loch Tay

Richard's winning Ryeland in 1992 pictured with judge Jan Hunt, Australia, Margaret Wear and Brenda Wear holding the champion ram, Ruslin Australia Jay. Photograph: Douglas Low

Richard's winning Ryeland in 1992 pictured with judge Jan Hunt, Australia, Margaret Wear and Brenda Wear holding the champion ram, Ruslin Australia Jay. Photograph: Douglas Low

Well-known and respected Ryeland sheep breeder, Richard Percy Wear

Judy and Finlay McGowan

Judy and Finlay McGowan

Organiser extraordinaire Judy McGowan of Incheoch – a huge loss to Scotland

BACK IN the box in 2009, Roley Fraser dons the microphone headset and bears the gavel for a return visit to auctioneering when the last Shorthorn passed through the ring at Perth Market, before the move to Stirling

BACK IN the box in 2009, Roley Fraser dons the microphone headset and bears the gavel for a return visit to auctioneering when the last Shorthorn passed through the ring at Perth Market, before the move to Stirling

Roley Fraser a legend in the auctioneer's box from the halcyon days

Jack Lind – a driving force for North-east agricultural businesses

Fordyce Maxwell as well as being an outstanding agricultural journalist, was also a keen walker, often raising money for charity in doing so

Fordyce Maxwell as well as being an outstanding agricultural journalist, was also a keen walker, often raising money for charity in doing so

Fordyce Maxwell a giant in the world of agricultural journalism

Obituary: North-east farmer Neil Godsman

Brownlie Gillon

Brownlie Gillon

Brownlie Gillon a man of many parts and talents

Ruairidh Mackenzie

Ruairidh Mackenzie

North Country Cheviot stalwart Ruairidh MacKenzie formerly of Heathmount

Robert McInnes – a man who always had room for 'one more guid yin'

Dairy cattle enthusiast Billy Scott – a man who lived for 'show time'

Annie Hutchon loved her dogs, cat, husband William and her Suffolk sheep

Annie Hutchon loved her dogs, cat, husband William and her Suffolk sheep

Obituary: Annie Hutchon - a popular and enthusiastic sheep breeder

Sir Henry Plumb - a stalwart of British agriculture

Sir Henry Plumb - a stalwart of British agriculture

Sir Henry Plumb – the only UK president of the European Union

Jim Telfer, dedicated dairyman

David Bruce Cook Armstrong

David Bruce Cook Armstrong

David Bruce Cook Armstrong well-,known shepherd and dog trainer

George Macarthur was a huge supporter of Nairn Show and was made a honorary member in 2017

George Macarthur was a huge supporter of Nairn Show and was made a honorary member in 2017

George Macarthur well-known Nairnshire calf producer

John Lloyd a pioneer of Holstein cattle in the UK

John Lloyd a pioneer of Holstein cattle in the UK

A look back at the life of visionary dairy farmer John Lloyd

Ian Matthew with the champion Charolais bull which he showed for Jock Wilson, Kinclune, Glenkindie, at the Royal Northern Spring Show in 2014

Ian Matthew with the champion Charolais bull which he showed for Jock Wilson, Kinclune, Glenkindie, at the Royal Northern Spring Show in 2014

Well-known stockman Ian Matthew the 'halterman'

Alex Murray MBE

Alex Murray MBE

Alex Murray MBE Lurgan