Stirling October Bull Sales including the Dispersal of the Mendick herd on behalf of Mr J Dykes

by Nicky Moreton | Oct 12, 2018 | 2018 Scottish News, 2018 Stirling Sales

Judging the Stirling Autumn pre-sale show was Mr Norman Robson from 106 Cogry Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, County Antrim.

Topping trade on the day at 16,000gns was Islavale Irish, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. A Curaheen Giant son out of a Clonagh A Super Star daughter. Purchased by Backmuir Livestock, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire AB55 5PE.

Second top price on the day of 14,000gns was Rockytop Invader 17, bred by Gary & Angela Christie, Birchfield, Glass, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4XS. A son of Crugmelyn Brenin out of a Corskie Wham daughter he was purchased by J MacIver, Wester Coltfield, Forres, Moray IV36 0UB.

Also selling at the 2nd top price of 14,000gns was Saltire Impressive, bred by J & G Houliston, 10 Newmains, Drem, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 5BL. A son of Woodhall Ferrari, out of a Saltire Arnie daughter, he was purchased by Noel Kilpatrick, 91 Dromore Road, Banbridge, County Down BT32 4EF.

Following on at 13,000gns was the Reserve Overall and Intermediate Champion Blackford Iolair, bred by Mr W G MacPherson, Blackford Farm, Croy, Inverness IV2 5PS. A son of Kilbride Farm Doubleaction, out of a Kilbride Farm Strabane daughter. Purchased by Mr H Brunton, Crudie Farm, Arbroath, Angus DD11 2NR.

Two bulls then traded at 11,000gns, the first being Overall & Junior Champion Drumacritten Ian, bred by Mr W E Nelson & Mr G E Nelson, Drumacritten, Rosslea, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh BT92 7TU. A Dermotstown Delboy son, out of a Dripsey Super King daughter, he was sold to Messrs C & M Bruce, Tillyeve, Udny, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 6SJ.

Next at 11,000gns was the Reserve Junior Champion Islavale Imperial, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. This Curaheen Drifter son, out of a Popes Laird daughter sold to Backmuir Livestock, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire AB55 5PE.

Drumsleed Iceberg 17, bred by Mr G W Smith, Drumsleed, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire AB30 1SL. A son of Islavale Ferrari, out of an Hockenhull Matthew daughter he sold for 10,500gns to Balbirnie Home Farms, Pitillock Farm, Freuchie, Fife KY15 7JQ.

Selling at 10,000gns was Scotland Hill Invader, bred by Mr Thomas Hill, 1 Mill Farm, Daw Lane, Wadworth, Doncaster DN11 9DX. This Glenturk Extra Special son out of a Popes Barclay daughter was purchased by Pitgaveny Farms, Pitgaveny, Elgin, Moray IV30 5PQ.

Three bulls then traded for 8500gns. Reserve Senior Champion Ranfurly Impeccable bred by Mr W D Hazelton, Cohannon House, 25 Bovean Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone BT71 6HR. A son of Raceview King, out of an Hillcrest Champion daughter sold to Mr & Mrs AS & YA Leedham, Rowan Farm, Lockton, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7NU.

Next at 8500gns was the Reserve Intermediate Champion Hiltonstown Irish, bred by Richard Rodgers, 13 Race Road, Portglenone, County Antrim BT44 8EP. A Dermotstown Delboy son, out of a Woodhall Premier daughter, purchased by Heather Duff, Pitmudie Farm, Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus DD9 7UH.

Again, at 8500gns was Islavale Innis, bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. An Atlow Dixon son, out of a Curaheen Bandit daughter, he sold to J & J Marshall, Daleigh, Advie, Grantown on Spey, Morayshire PH26 3LP.

Female Champion was Broombrae Cathy I10, bred by Mr G L Clark, Broombrae Farm, Auchtermuchty, Cupar, Fife KY14 7EE. A daughter of Peasiehill Englebert, out of a Corskie Copper daughter. Sold for 3000gns to John Lathangie & Son, Pyeston, Markinch, Fife KY7 6LN.

Simmental bulls fetched a top of 16,000gns at Stirling, with 69 selling to average £6187 (+£467 on the year), a 79% clearance rate. Meanwhile, 20 females also sold, to level at £1751.

The Mendick herd dispersal saw a top price of 5200gns for Mendick Cara (P), a Thursford Viceroy daughter, out of a Dirnanean Paramount 2nd daughter , she sold with her heifer calf at foot to the McNees, Over Finlarg Farm, Tealing, Dundee DD4 0QE.

Stirling May Sale report

by Nicky Moreton | May 12, 2018 | 2018 Scottish News, 2018 Stirling Sales

The Stirling May Sale was held on Monday 7th May 2018 and the pre-sale show on the 6th May was judged by Mr Christopher Boyd of Slievenagh Farm, 78 Ballynafie Road, Portglenone, County Antrim BT44 8DQ.

Topping the day’s trade at 6500gns was Kersknowe Heirloom 16, bred by Mr J Jeffrey, Kersknowe, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8AA. An Auchorachan Excalibur 13 son out of a Starline Apollo 09 daughter, he was purchased by Scottish Government Bull Stud, Longman House, 28 Longman Road, Inverness IV1 1SF.

Second top price at 6200gns was Islavale Handy 16, bred by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. This Ranfurly Confederate son out of a Woodhall Walker daughter was sold to Aitken Bros, Riccarton Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6PH.

Next top price at 5800gns was the Reserve Overall Champion Islavale Hoogee 16, also bred by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. By the Stirling Feb 2014 15,000gns bull Atlow Dixon and out of a Woodhall Walker daughter, he was sold to J C McLaren & Partners, Knox House, Coldwells Road, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4BB.

Also selling for 5800gns was Keeldrum Hi Flyer 16, bred by Mr D Lowry of Newsteadings Farm, Cartland, Lanark, Lanarkshire ML11 7RB. This Coose Emperor son out of a Keeldrum Schubert daughter was purchased by Mr R Aitken & Sons, Bogside Farm, Fintry, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G63 0XG.

Next, selling for 5500gns was Pitmudie Heinekin 16 bred by Heather Duff of Pitmudie Farm, Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus DD9 7UH. An Overhill House Eragon 13 son out of an Omorga Achilles 09 daughter, he was purchased by MJ & C M Hutchinson of Falahill Farm, Heriot EH38 5YG.

Also selling for 5500gns was Overhill House Hanover 16, bred by Richard McCulloch of Overhill House, Armadale, West Lothian EH48 3AR. A Dermotstown Delboy son out of a Glebefarm Tyson daughter he was purchased by J Hunter of Braehead, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 6AS.

Selling at 5200gns was Islavale Houston 16, bred by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. This Ranfurly Confederate son out of a Darsham Lucky Strike daughter was purchased by John Drummond of Townend Farm, Craigie, Kilmarnock KA1 5NL.

Selling for 5000gns was Islavale Hercules 16, also bred by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. This Atlow Dixon son out of a Woodhall Walker daughter was purchased by Kincraigie Farms, Lumphanan, by Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31 4QL.

Also selling at 5000gns was Corskie Harvey 16, bred by Mr W J & J Green of Corskie, Garmouth, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7NN. By the 22,000gns bull Dirnanean Bradley and out of a Corskie Bowen daughter he was purchased by Arnhall Farms, Edzell, Brechin, Angus DD9 7UZ.

Selling for 4800gns was the Overall Champion Islavale Hijack 16 bred by Mrs W S Stronach. Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire AB66 6LN. An Islavale Echo 2 son out of a Chestermann Varney daughter, he was purchased by W & A Strachan, Millfield, Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 5UX.

Selling at 4000gns was Cairnview Igor 17, bred by Mr A J Wilson, Westcroft Farm, Lylestone Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire KA13 7QN. An Omorga Volvo son out of a Bruchag Awesome 09 daughter he was sold to R Crockett of Conker Cottage, Denholm, Hawick TD9 8SH.

The sale saw a 71% Clearance with 38 bulls selling to average £4253

Stirling February Bull Sales 18th & 19th February 2018 – Sale Report

by Nicky Moreton | Feb 12, 2018 | 2018 Scottish News, 2018 Stirling Sales

The breed enjoyed steady commercial trade at the Spring sale at Stirling on Monday 19th February, the pre -sale show on Sunday 18th was judged by Anne MacPherson, Blackford Farm, Croy, Inverness IV2 5PS

116 Bulls sold through the ring to average £5477, and a clearance rate of 82% was achieved, once again the breed sold the highest amount of bulls through the Stirling Spring sales fortnight.

Topping the day’s trade at 24,000gns was the Reserve Junior Champion Islavale Heston 16 bred by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. A Ranfurly Confederate C24 son out of an Curaheen Bandit daughter, he was purchased by Richard McCulloch, Overhill House, Armadale, West Lothian, EH48 3AR.

Second top price at 16,000gns was Islavale Harvest 16, also bred by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. Another Ranfurly Confederate C24 son out of a Woodhall Walker daughter, he was purchased by W H Robson & Sons, 106 Cogry Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 0PX.

Next at 12,000gns was the Intermediate Champion Camus Harold 16 bred by Mr J Campbell, exhibited by Mr H C Stubbs & A A Burleigh, 48 Innisrooisk Road, Crummy, Ballindarragh BT92 0PJ. A Kilbride Farm Newry son out of a Dirnanean Apostle daughter he was purchased by M/S J H & V G Wood, Popes Farm, Longridge Road, Dutton, Preston PR3 2YT.

Selling for 10,000gns was the Senior & Overall Male Champion Islavale Hugo 16, bred by by Mr W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire, AB55 6LN. This Islavale Echo son out of a Chestermann Varney daughter was purchased by W J Barclay, Whiteknowes, Deskford, Cullen, Buckie AB56 2YN.

Also, selling at 10,000gns was Kilbride Farm Haka 16 bred by W H Robson & Sons, 106 Cogry Road, Doagh, Ballyclare, County Antrim, BT39 0PX. A Kilbride Farm Warren son out of an Crugmelyn Brenin daughter, he was purchased by Mr W J & J Green, Corskie, Garmouth, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7NN.

Selling for 9,000gns was Blackford Hurricane 16 bred by Mr W G MacPherson, Blackford Farm, Croy, Inverness IV2 5PS. A Hockenhull Waterloo son out of a Kilbride Farm Strabane daughter, he was purchased by Mr & Mrs P B & J A Borlase, Sacombe Hill Farm, Sacombe, Watton at Stone, Herts SG14 3NL.

Selling at 8,000gns was Woodhall Hugh 16 bred by H & J Macaskill, Woodhall Farm, Innerwick, Dunbar EH42 1SH. A Curaheen Emanuel son out of a Steinadler daughter he was purchased by Delfur Farms, Dundurcas Farm, Rothes, Aberlour, Banffshire AB38 9RB.

Next, selling at 7,800gns was the Reserve Intermediate Champion Pitmudie Houston 16, bred by Heather Duff, Pitmudie Farm, Brechin DD9 7UH. An Overhill House Eragon son out of an Omorga Volvo daughter, he was purchased by W & J Brown, Hilton of Culsh, New Deer, Turriff AB53 6TQ.

Three bulls then traded at 7,500gns. First was the Junior Champion Corskie Harry 16 bred by Mr W J & J Green, Corskie, Garmouth, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7NN. This Dirnanean Bradley son out of a Ballinalare Farm Nightrider daughter was purchased by Newton Farms, Mains of Newton, Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9RB.

Next at 7,500gns was Wolfstar Humdinger 16 bred by Mr A King, Wolfstar, Ormiston EH35 5NH. A Team Celtic son out of a Hiltonstown Soloman daughter, he was sold to Colin Inglis, Craegorry, Dalachy Farm, Aberdour KY3 0RL.

Also, selling for 7,500gns was Woodhall Herbie 16 bred by H & J Macaskill, Woodhall Farm, Innerwick, Dunbar EH42 1SH. A Knockreagh Dandy son out of a Woodhall Volcano daughter, he was sold to Mr N F McGowan, Incheoch Farms, Alyth, Blairgowie, Perthshire PH11 8HJ.

Selling at 7,200gns was Wolfstar Hendricks 16 bred by Mr A King, Wolfstar, Ormiston EH35 5NH. A Team Celtic son out of a Dirnanean Vincent daughter, he was purchased by R Forrest Ltd, Preston, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3TQ

Topping the trade for females at 6,800gns was Strathisla Honesty’s Twiggy bred by Strathisla Farms, Moolies, Meigle, Blairgowie PH12 8RF. This Islavale Donald daughter out of a Dressogue Victorious daughter was purchased by Harte Peat Ltd, Leonards Island, Clones, Co Monaghan, Ireland.

Second top price at 6,000gns was Strathisla Hawthorn’s Harriet also bred by Strathisla Farms, Moolies, Meigle, Blairgowie PH12 8RF. Again, an Islavale Donald daughter out of an Omorga Samson daughter she sold to Gary & Jonny McCammond, 21 Maghereagh Lane, Randalstown, County Antrim BT41 4NR.

Reserve Female Champion and selling at 4,000gns was Newbiemains I’m Brilliant, bred by Jim & Patricia Goldie of Newbie Mains Farm, Annan DG12 5QY. A Newbiemains Empire daughter out of a Monaduff Vision daughter, she was purchased by J H Logan & Co, Dalfask Farm, Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 0TS.

Major Reduction of The Woodhall Herd 19th February 2018

A major reduction of the Woodhall herd (H & J Macaskill) was held at Stirling on Monday 19th February 2018 which saw the majority of the autumn calving herd being offered for sale.

Fetching the top price of 14,000gns was Woodhall Flair, a Curaheen Comanche daughter out of an Annick Talisker daughter, she was purchased by P McDiarmid & Co, Shenlarich, Lawers, Aberfeldy PH15 2NZ.