by Iain | Oct 21, 2026 | 2026 Stirling Sales, 2026, 2026 Scottish News, 2026 News, Uncategorised
71 Bulls average £11,025, ten more sold on the year
Simmental leads all-breed averages, numbers sold, and joint top price
£11,025 is second highest ever average at Stirling in October
26 make 10,000gns or more, with four at 20k and over
Commercial buyers go to 18,000gns
Ten bulls sell to the Scottish islands
Ten bulls sell to England & Wales
Simmental lead the all-breed averages at each of the three 2026 Stirling Sales
The Simmental Overall Supreme Champion, Grangewood Sundance Kid from Andrew, Yvonne & Callum Leedham, Boghead Farm, Tarbolton, Mauchline, sold for 30,000gns to lead another strong sale of Simmental bulls at United Auctions, Stirling on Monday 19th October.
Grangewood Sundance Kid 30,000gns
At the pre-sale show held on Sunday 18th October, Grangewood Sundance Kid, a heifer’s calf, had been crowned Overall Supreme Champion, and Intermediate Champion by judge for the day Arthur Duff of the noted Pitmudie herd at Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus. Speaking afterwards of his choice of Champion, the judge said: “This was a very stylish Simmental bull with a lot of breed character and presence in the ring. He had length, size, good width right through and over his plates down to his second thigh. Very free moving with good feet and legs he was just something a wee bit different and is very much a breeder’s bull.”
This March 2025 born bull, full of breeding and performance figures, is by the 16,000gns Overhill House Neil 22 EX 94, and is out of the Ranfurly Impeccable 14 17 (ET) EX 94 cow, Grangewood Nelly VG 87 from the herd’s noted Tollie female line. Purchasing the top price bull was WJ & J Green, for their noted Corskie pedigree herd at Garmouth, Fochabers, Moray. Beyond the sale Laura Green commented: “We thought Grangewood Sundance Kid had terrific style and presence about him, coupled with fantastic length and with great width throughout. We’re very much looking forward to seeing what he produces and think he will suit the cows at Corskie very well”.
The judge Arthur Duff, left, with United Auctions Auctioneer David Brown.
For the Grangewood family of Andrew, Yvonne, & Callum, it’s been a tremendous sale year or two with some stellar highlights. The 30,000gns top price matched the figure they achieved in February at Stirling which was a joint top price, and for another son of Overhill House Neil, Grangewood Romeo. Back in 2012 the herd bred Grangewood Baron out of Highcroft Tollie 10th and with that bull selling for 19,000gns. The strength of that Tollie female line continues to be evident with Sundance Kid’s dam being a full sister to the 20,000gns Grangewood Platinum sold at Carlisle last year. Commenting afterwards Andrew Leedham said: “We’re absolutely delighted to achieve today’s top price with Sundance Kid and very pleased that he’s gone to such a top Simmental herd. In breeding we’ve always got an eye on both the commercial and pedigree market and are looking to breed high end bulls that are correct, have style and presence, shape and muscle, will calve easily, and can do both the terminal and maternal job that Simmentals are so renowned for.” On the day, the 50 cow Grangewood herd also sold Grangewood Sorrento 25, another Overhill House Neil son for 12,000gns.
Continuing the ongoing sustained demand for Simmental bulls the sale saw 71 bulls sell in all through the ring to average a mighty £11,025 which was the second highest ever all-breeds average at the Stirling October Sale, and following on from the record average set at last year’s fixture. The Simmental breed again led the most number of bulls sold across the breeds, and the 30,000gns was the joint top sale price in the week. In another mark, and for the first time, the Simmental breed has topped the all-breed averages at each of the Stirling Sale fixtures in 2026, and for the fourth consecutive round of Stirling Sales.
Islavale Stirling 28,000gns
The second top prize at 28,000gns was paid for Islavale Stirling from the prolific Islavale herd of WS Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. This May 2025 born bull, who stood second to his stablemate in the youngest show class of the day is by Bighill Parker and is out of Islavale Kathy EX 92. Purchasing this bull was Richard McCulloch, Over Hill House, Armadale, West Lothian for his Overhill House herd, and in a partnership with Thomas Marshall, Starlaw Farm, Bathgate, West Lothian for his fledgling Starlaw herd. Commenting on his purchase Richard McCulloch said: “I really liked this bull. He’s well grown, has a lot of length and style, and moved really well on good legs. In the Overhill House herd I think he could really click with my Kilbride Farm Merlin daughters and put some real width into the progeny. Bighill Parker and Corskie Highlander in the pedigree is something different for us and will bring new bloodlines to the Overhill House herd, and Thomas’s new Starlaw herd.”
Always bringing the goods to Stirling, another top lineup of Islavale bulls with a depth of pedigree, out of classified cows, and sporting some impressive performance figures across the traits, saw seven sell to gross £106,050, and average £15,150. In addition to the 28,000gns, other Islavale bulls sold for: 16,000; 15,000; 13,000; 11,000, 10,000 and 8000. Top work!
Newbiemains Sapphire 23,000gns
At 23,000gns was the much admired Newbiemains Sapphire 25 from Jim & Patricia Goldie, Newbie Mains Farm, Annan, Dumfriesshire. In the pre-sale show this bull, described as ‘the best Newbiemains bull the herd has brought to sale to date’, had followed the Champion through to be Reserve Overall Supreme, and Reserve Intermediate Champion. This February 2025 born bull is the first brought by the herd to sale by Islavale Jabba 18 (ET) EX 92 who was bred by the Stronachs, and purchased from the Springfield herd of Gavin Brown. Sapphire 25 is out of Newbiemains Jem EX 93, a full sister to Newbiemains Solitaire who wis entered for the Next Gen VI Sale at Carlisle in December. Commenting on his Overall Reserve Supreme, the judge Arthur Duff said: “Just another tremendous Simmental bull. Again, he had length, width right through, and with good plates. He carried a lot of breed character and had good legs and feet.” Arriving in Stirling with a show record, Newbiemains Sapphire 25 had stood as Overall Male Champion, and Junior Champion at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. Purchasing Newbiemains Sapphire was D Hamilton, Allanton Farming, Allanton, Darvel, Ayrshire. At the corresponding sale last year the Newbiemains herd topped at 18,000gns and this year the Goldies sold five bulls including their top price and with others at 8000gns; 7000gns x 2; and 6800gns.
Popes Senator 22,000gns
A bull that caught a lot of attention, was the Reserve Junior Champion and first in class nine, Popes Senator 25 from Jimmy & Vikki Wood, Popes Farm, Clitheroe Road, Dutton, Preston, who made a mighty 22,000gns when selling to the noted Backmuir pedigree herd of Reece & Andrew Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire. April 2025 born, this stylish bull is one of the first offered at sale by the 37,000gns Denizes Nugget, a Denizes Hamish son, and is out of Popes Nellys Gracious VG 85 from the herd’s highly noted Nellys female line. The Popes herd sold further bulls on the day at 11,000gns; 8000gns; and 6000gns. Commenting on the purchase of Popes Senator, Reece Simmers said: “This bull caught my eye in the market on Friday. He’s got a real presence and style, with power, length, and width. He walked well on good legs and I just thought he had that extra touch of class. I like the dam line and he’ll introduce totally different breeding to the herd. We’ll aim to take some semen from him and introduce him quietly to the herd with some of the backend cows.”
Garmouth Salvador 18,000gns
At last year’s corresponding sale, the Garmouth herd of Laura Green, Corskie Farm, Garmouth, Fochabers led the day at 30,000gns with a Rathnashan Magnum son who was Junior Champion. Roll on twelve months and Laura was at it again when Garmouth Salvador 25, another Rathnashan Magnum son, won the Junior Championship and class eight, and sold for 18,000gns to commercial producers Messrs Glass & Smith, Mill of Fowlis, Muir of Fowlis, Alford, Aberdeenshire. Rathnashan Magnum was the sire of last year’s corresponding Overall Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions and including the 30,000gns Garmouth Robert. Garmouth Salvador’s pedigree goes back to the original cow in the herd Corskie Clover, who was given to Laura as a 15th birthday present! Salvador’s granddam, Garmouth Clovers Elderflower VG 87, was the first animal registered with the Garmouth herd prefix. Commenting afterwards the buyers said: “This bull had a tremendous size and length to him which we really liked. We run 150 commercial cows comprising of Simm and Limousin crosses, and use Simmental, Limousin, and Charolais bulls.”
Innerwick Shaun 16,000gns
Three bulls made 16,000gns. The first of these was the third prize bull Innerwick Shaun from Dorothy Moffat, Innerwick, Dunbar. Similarly bred to the 20,000gns Innerwick Royal Star sold in February, Innerwick Shaun is another son of the 17,000gns Wolfstar Jimmy Choo, and out of another Curaheen Gold Digger daughter, Innerwick Jess18. Another high end bull to go commercially, Innerwick Shaun was shared between WJ Millar, Hunting Faulds Farm, Tealing, Dundee, and JC Millar Kinaniel Farm, Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir.
Islavale Sonic 2 16,000gns
Back to the Islavale team, and Islavale Sonic 2 25 (P), made 16,000gns when again going commercially to J Walker & Sons, Sauchenbush, Echt, Aberdeenshire. This heterozygous polled bull, full of muscle, was one of the first at sale from the 10,000gns Incheoch Niko 22 (PP) VG 87, and is out of the Coose Lincoln daughter Islavale Topaz 20 GP 84. Full of breeding and performance figures, Islavale Sonic 2 25 (P) is +19 for Maternal (Milk) the top value in the Simmental breed; is top 1% for 200 day weight; top 5% for 400, and 600 day weight; and top 1% for Eye Muscle Score!
Corskie Spencer 16,000gns
Bringing another outstanding team of Simmental bulls was the aforementioned Corskie herd of WJ & J Green, Garmouth, Fochabers, Moray. Leading their line up was the powerful 16,000gns Corskie Spencer 25 who had stood third in his class to the day’s Overall Supreme Champion. This March 2025 born bull is another by the previously mentioned Rathnashan Magnum, and is out of a Dirnanean Bradley 10 EX 93 daughter Corskie Manya VG 86. This boy went to the South West of Scotland when being bought by W Barbour, Carsegowan Farm, New Abbey, Dumfries. The 16,000gns capped a terrific day’s trading for the herd that saw a very level pen of eight quality Simmental bulls gross £107,625. In addition to the 16,000gns other leading prices included bulls at 15,000 x 2; 14,000 x 2; and 12,000 x 2. The Corskie team also scooped the Group of Three prize in the pre-sale show with three Blackford Mars 21 EX 94 sons for the second year in a row, and who went on to sell for 15,000gns, and 14,000gns x 2. Speaking afterwards Iain Green said: “We’re delighted with how the Corskie bulls have sold today. Our focus is very much on breeding bulls that meet the needs of commercial farmers and if we produce one that’s a breeder’s bull then that’s a bonus on top. In type we’re looking to breed easy fleshing bulls that have power, scale, width, but are not extreme, and with good breed character.”
Corskie Solo 15,000gns
Corskie Serious 15,000gns
The first Corskie bull to make 15,000gns was the February 2025 born Corskie Solo 25. Once again a Blackford Mars 21 EX 94 son, and out of Corskie Ni-Enna, a daughter of the proven sire Drumagarner Hughes, this bull went to Caithness when selling commercially to John M Sutherland, Sibmister & Stainland Farms, Thurso. Also at the 15,000gns mark was the first prize winner in class three, and a part of the winning Group of Three, in the shape of Corskie Serious. Again by Blackford Mars 21 EX 94, and out of the Auchorachan Farmer 14 daughter Corskie In A Flap EX 90, Corskie Serious 25 was knocked down to A Bell & Co, Towie Farm, New Aberdour, Fraserburgh.
Islavale Spenser 15,000gns
Back to the Islavale pen, and the March 2025 born Islavale Spenser sold for 15,000gns to JE & BL Goddard, West Logan, Castle Douglas. With good figures for milk and calving ease, this bull had plenty of breeding behind him being by the increasingly prolific Coose Lincoln EX 95, and out of the qualified Simmental ‘Golden Cow’ Islavale Fashion EX 92.
Corskie Solar 14,000gns
Another of the winning Group of Three, and a second prize to the Reserve Senior Champion, Corskie Solar made 14,000gns. Again with a depth of breeding behind him, this January 2025 born bull is another by Blackford Mars 21 EX 94, and is out of Corskie Jupiter VG 87, a daughter of the noted Bel Dhu Capercaillie 11. Corksie Solar was knocked down to AH Smith, Low Arkland Farm, Castle Douglas. Low Arkland Farm runs a significant commercial herd of some 350 cows, and alongside a pedigree herd comprising of 20 females. Commenting afterwards Mr Smith said: “We really liked the look of this bull in the show ring, and he also had very good EBVs. We’ve had a Corskie bull in the past and were keen to have another but bringing different genetics. The previous bull has thrown some really nice heifers so we wanted something special to cover them and are delighted to have got Corskie Solar.”
Corskie Sunnyd 14,000gns
Just three lots later, Corskie SunnyD 25, again by Blackford Mars 21 EX 94, and again part of the winning Group of Three, also made 14,000gns when selling to Orkney and SC Wood, Garson, Sandwick. February 2025 born this bull, out of Corskie La-Enna VG 88 was a second prize winner at this year’s Royal Highland Show, and a maternal brother to the 26,000gns Corskie Prime sold in February 2025. Corskie Sunny D was one of ten Simmental bulls to sell to the Scottish Islands.
Kilbride Farm Sergio 14,000gns
Two more bulls made 14,000gns, the first of these was the second prize winner in class five, Kilbride Farm Sergio 25 from WH Robson & Sons, Doagh, Ballyclare. This upstanding bull brough both power and top figures to the table. Sired by Hiltonstown Lachlan, a trait leader for 400 and 600 day weight, he is out of Kilbride Farm Fanni 80M described as ‘one of the best young cows’ in the Kilbride Farm herd, and is a half sister to the 28,000gns Kilbride Farm Prince (PP). With top performance figures Kilbride Farm Sergio is top 1% for 200, 400, & 600 day Weight; top 1% for Maternal Cow Weight; top 5% for Maternal (Milk); top Value for Carcase Weight; and top 5% for Eye Muscle Score! Buying this package of breeding and performance was JA Baxter, Troup Home Farm, Gardenstown, Banff.
Goldstar Sonic 14,000gns
It was a top Stirling Simmental Sale debut James & Claire Hodge, Ploughlands Farm, Dundonald, Ayrshire, when they realised 14,000gns for their April 2025 bull Goldstar Sonic. April 2025 born, Goldstar Sonic is by Sterling Nelson 2nd, and is out of the Auchorachan Hercules 16 (ET) EX 92 daughter, Auchorachan Misty. Featuring figures as well as breeding, Goldstar Sonic is in the breed’s top 10% for 600 day weight, and top 20% for Eye Muscle Area. Purchasing Goldstar Sonic was another purchase by Reece & Andrew Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire for their noted Backmuir herd. “We’re very pleased to get Goldstar Sonic. He’s a good, square, long bull and again with some style to him. He’s got some terrific ‘old school’ breeding in his pedigree with Sterling Flint who was a tremendous female breeder.”
Another bull bringing a bit of a show record with him to Stirling was the Stronach’s Islavale Serbia who in August this year had placed as Overall Reserve Male Champion at the 2026 Scottish National Show held within the Black Isle Show. April 2025 born, Islavale Serbia is another by Bighill Parker ET EX 90, and is out of the Corskie Highlander daughter Islavale Maddison VG 88. When the hammer went down this bull was bought by J Milne & Son, Oldwhat Mains, New Deer, Turriff.
Corskie Stone 12,000gns
Also with a show record was another from the Green family in the shape of Corskie Stone 25 who made 12,000gns when selling to Orkney and J&R Stanger, South Seatter, Sandwick, Orkney. Again by Rathnashan Magnum, and out of another Drumagarner Hughes 16 EX 92 daughter, Corskie Migem GP 82, Corskie Stone 25 had stood as Junior Male and Overall Junior Champion at this year’s Royal Highland Show. Of this bull the purchaser’s said: “He was a good-looking animal, with a lot of length, plenty of shape, and the colour which took my eye. He had nice lines to him and plenty of character in his head.” The Stangers run about 120 cross suckler cows and with the aim for Corskie Stone 25 being to use him for breeding high end females.”
Grangewood Sorrento 12,000gns
The aforementioned Grangewood Sorrento 25 from the Leedham family sold for 12,000gns when being bought by P McDiarmid & Co, Shenlarich, Lawers, Aberfeldy. By Overhill House Neil, the same sire as the Champion and sale top price, Sorrento is out of Grangewood Nicole GP 84, a daughter of the herd’s noted stock sire Ranfurly Impeccable 14 17 EX 94. Overhill House Neil was purchased for 16,000gns in May 2023 when he was the Simmental Overall Champion and led the all-breed prices. His first four sons at the February sale this year averaged £18,000 whilst his two sons at this sale averaged £22,050. Two of his six sons sold at Stirling to date have made 30,000gns.
Two further bulls made 12,000gns and including Corskie Surrender, yet another Blackford Mars 21 EX 94 son. Out of Corskie Negotiate VG 85, a Kilbride Farm Haka daughter, this bull with a +10 figure for Maternal (Milk) was bought by A Whiteford, Moulandale, South Keithney, Kemnay, Inverurie.
Bavington Rockefeller 12,000gns
The Overall Senior Champion and winner of the day’s first class came in the shape of Bavington Rockefeller from first time sellers at Stirling, JJ&JM Sanders, Bavington Hill Head Farm, Capheaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne. This December 2024 born bull is sired by Hiltonstown Lorenzo originally sold at Stirling in October 2021 for 8000gns, and is out of Bavington Wednesday 3rd, a Curaheen Diesel daughter. Rockefeller was purchased by the judge Arthur Duff for the family’s noted Pitmudie herd at Menmuir, By Brechin, Angus. Commenting on his Senior Champion, Arthur Duff said: “This was a very balanced bull. He stands square, is good on his legs and walked well, and has a lot of breed character. We very much hope he’ll suit the Pitmudie females well.”
The entirely homebred Islavale Smirinoff 25 from the Stronach line up sold for 11,000gns to AR Bulmer, Coultas Farm, Great Habton, Malton, North Yorkshire. Sired by Islavale McCoist 21 VG 89, this April 2025 born bull is out of the EX 92 classified Islavale Glee, a Curaheen bandit daughter. Commenting, Alex Bulmer said: “What caught my eye was the top line this bull had and the great set of plates on him. The aim is to use him mainly in our commercial herd because of his plus figures for calving. He very much looks like a “growy” young bull, so was bought on a mixture of vision and the great breeding behind him. We’ve bought previously from the Stronachs and that bull did a great job for us.”
Popes Spartacus 11,000gns
Popes Spartacus 25, a second prize bull to his 22,000gns Reserve Junior Champion stablemate, also made 11,000gns. With similar breeding to their day’s top price, this April 2025 born calf is by the 37,000gns Denizes Nugget 22 and is out of another from the Nelly breeding line, Popes Nellys Koko. A bull with power and style, Popes Spartacus 25 was knocked down to Grove farms, Meikle Barncleugh, Irongray, Dumfries.
Delfur Supernova 11,000gns
Early in the sale, Delfur Supernova 25 made 11,000gns for Delfur Farms, Dundurcas, Aberlour. In the pre-sale show this January 2025 born bull had stood second in his class to the Overall Senior Champion. Again with plenty of breeding behind him, this bull is by the 28,000gns Islavale Supernova 25 and is out of Delfur Hells, a Clonagh Tiger Gallant daughter, and whose grand dam is Delfur Weigela E18 one of the most consistent breeders in the herd. Taking this bull home was Wm Barnetson & Son, Lynegar Farm, Watten, Caithness.
Williams Slytherin 10,000gns
Three bulls made 10,000gns. The first of these was Williams Slytherin which had come all the way from Norfolk and Mrs Hayley Clarke, Model Farm, Hevingham, Norwich. With some terrific calving and milk figures behind him, this January 2025 born bull is by Annick Klondyke 19 EX 94, and is out of Williams Wilhemina’s Ginny EX 90, a Heathbrow Tristar daughter. This bull went back to England when being bought by BJ Harding for his Hallway pedigree herd at Cornerfields Farm, Denham, Bucks. Speaking afterwards Lizzie Harding said: “We saw this bull at home a couple of weeks ago and saw other calves on the ground by his sire Annick Klondyke 19 EX which we liked. Slytherin has breeding we also like and different to what we currently have at home. We buy visually but it’s a positive on top that he’s got good figures for both calving and maternal (milk). We’re very pleased to get him and he’s a bull we hope can help take the herd on another step.”
Backmuir Scooby Luu 10,000gns
Out of class three, Backmuir Scooby Luu 25 fom Andrew & Reece Simmers sold for 10,000gns to M Leslie, Keithmore, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire. With a tremendous depth of breeding behind this February 2025 born bull and a +10 for Maternal (Milk), Scooby Luu is one of the first sons of the 46,000gns Overhill House Neo 22 EX 93 to be offered for sale, and is out of the 18,000gns Brandane Lu Lu EX94 purchased at Next Gen II in 2022. Brandane Lu Lu bred Backmuir Rambo, this year’s Overall Simmental Champion, and Reserve Interbreed Champion, at the Royal Highland Show.
The third bull at 10,000gns was the heterozygous polled Islavale Sven 25 (P) from the Stronach’s line up. Again one of the first polled sons to be offered at sale by the 10,000gns Incheoch Niko 22 (PP) VG 87, this April 2025 born bull is out of Islavale Nell, a Corskie Highlander 16 EX 93 daughter. With top performance figures for calving, growth, and maternal (milk), Islavale Sven 25 (P) went south when being bought by the noted Wroxall herd of CH Evans & Son, Kington Grange Farm, Claverdon, Warwickshire.
In the small draft of heifers from the Leedham’ family following the bulls, Grangewood Sabrina topped the trade at 4800gns. This smart red April 2025 born heifer is by Overhill House Neil, the sire of the top priced bull, and is out of Grangewood Jemma’s Norma GP 83. Purchasing this animal was Laura Anderson who runs the pedigree Garmond herd at Nether Tillygarmond , Finzean, Banchory. Othe Grangewood heifers sold for 4500, 4200, and 3800gns.
Closing the Simmental day was the Dispersal Sale of the two remaining cows and calves in the Cairnview herd of Andy Wilson, Westcroft Farm, Kilwinning, Ayrshire. Selling at 4800gns was the four year old heterozygous polled Cairnview Rhea 8th. This Slievenagh International daughter, out of Cairnview Rhea 7th by Woodhall Ferrari 14, was purchased by J&W Kellas, Raws Farm, Dufftown, Keith. Her cracking January born heifer calf at foot, Cairnview Rhea 7th, a Blackford Galaxy 15 daughter was purchased for 4000gns by R&P McAlister, for their Bruchag pedigree herd at Langalbunioch Farm, Kingarth, Isle of Bute.
Junior Championship presentation Garmouth Salvador and Popes Sentator
Senior Championship Bavington Rockefeller and Corskie Sunnyd
Championship presentation Grangewood Sundance and Newbiemains Sapphire
Group of three
Other Leading Prices Included:
9500gns Whitecairns Stoltman sold to A Nicolson, Relugas Mains Farm, Dunphail, Moray
9500gns Backmuir Seth sold to G T & S Coghill, Muce, Birsay, Orkney
9500gns Coltfield Sambo sold to D Bryce & Son, Cowden Farm, Stirling
9500gns Scotland Hill Superman sold to J Cameron, Balmacaan, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire
9000gns Tippetcraig Someboy sold to J Barton Jayne, Coleton Barton Farm, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon
9000gns Islavale Striker sold to A D Sutherland & Sons, Kellas Farm, Connachie, Elgin, Morayshire
8500gns Chestermann Sandy sold to John Mitchell & Co, Rumbletonrig, Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire
8000gns Shawsmill Saltire sold to E S & J S Huntley, Bryntail Farm, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan
8000gns Jaw Steel sold to Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness
8000gns Mixbury Hall Simba sold to C & M Bruce, Tillyeve, Udny, Ellon
8000gns Popes Supremo sold to W Mosley, Thorncliff, Chelmorton, Derbyshire
8000gns Islavale Stallone sold to G B Grieve, South Nittanshead, New Pitsligo, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
8000gns Newbiemains Stafford sold to A D Sutherland & Sons, Kellas Farm, Connachie, Elgin, Morayshire
by Nicky Moreton | May 5, 2026 | 2026 News, 2026 Stirling Sales, 2026, 2026 Scottish News
28 Simmental bulls average £9758, up by £963 on the year, for three more sold
£9758 is a new record Simmental average for the May Stirling Sale
Sixth consecutive year a new record Simmental average at this fixture
Simmentals lead the all-breeds averages
Eight Simmental bulls make 10,000gns and more
Clearance rate of 85%
‘May the 4th be with you’ was the theme of the day as Simmental bulls sold to a new record average at the May Stirling Simmental Sale at United Auctions, on Monday 4th May.
Maisley Rip 24 15,000gns
Leading the way, and tearing it up, was Maisley Rip from Michael Stronach, Maisley, Keith. This November born bull is by the noted Coose Lincoln EX 95, who has had sons up to 20,000gns, and is out of Maisley Fizz’s Martini VG 85. With terrific figures across the board, including a breed top 1% for Maternal (Milk), this bull went commercially when bought by Iain Johnston, Kirkton Farm, Falkirk.
Very much a front and centre part of the Islavale team, Michael Stronach established his own Maisley prefix, and with father Stewart offering him the pick of the heifers as a 21st birthday present. The wise choice saw him go for Islavale Fizz and with the Stirling sale topper Maisley Rip coming directly from that line! The 15,000gns is a top sale price to date for the Maisley prefix and with another bull aimed at the October Stirling Sale.
A good, working show of Simmental bulls averaged £9758, a new Simmental record average for this fixture. Eight bulls made 10,000gns and more, and with the 28 out of 33 sold realising a terrific clearance rate of 85%. Remarkably this is the sixth consecutive year in a row that a new record Simmental average has been set at this May fixture. The Simmentals also led the all-breeds averages for the second consecutive round of Stirling Sales, following on from February this year. Commercial producers once again underpinned the demand and when purchasing seven out of the eight five figure bulls.
Commenting after the sale, the British Simmental Cattle Society’s General Manager Iain Kerr said: “There’s a sustained demand for Simmental breeding from commercial producers at present, and it’s been great to see that continued at this May Sale and following on from February here at Stirling. On the day the good bulls in themselves with proven breeding behind them, combined with figures for milk and calving, were readily sold. This efficiency of the Simmental breed in what it offers maternally, and with the increased recognition of its terminal abilities in age at slaughter and daily carcase gain, is making a practical mark commercially. I’m really pleased for the breeders to see them sell more bulls on the year and to an increased average.”
Islavale Rafferty 24 14,000gns
Including the top price, a fine team of four bulls from the Stronach family all made over figure figures and averaged a terrific £13,650. Selling at 14,000gns was the December 2024 born Islavale Rafferty who had placed Reserve Supreme Overall and Junior Champion in the pre-sale show of bulls judged by Richard Rodgers of the noted Hiltonstown herd, Portglenone, Co Antrim. The second youngest bull in the catalogue, Islavale Rafferty is by Bighill Parker who has already had sons sell up to 15,000gns at Stirling in February this year.
Judge Richard Rodgers in action at Stirling
With a show record to boot, Rafferty was Senior Overall Champion at the Stars of the Future Calf Show in November 2025. Again with breeding and figures, Islavale Rafferty 24 is in the breed’s top 15% for Maternal (Milk), and also Eye Muscle Score.
This bull went to the well-known Keeldrum pedigree herd of David Lowry, Newsteadings Farm, Lanark. Commenting on his purchase Mr Lowry said: “I first saw this bull as a calf at the Stars of the Future Show in November and really liked him, and he’s grown on well since then. He’s a very breedy looking bull with a beautiful Simmental head. He’s got a super top, has plenty of width, and is very good on his feet and legs. Rafferty will now be the junior herd sire and will be used on Denizes Impeccable daughters.”
Islavale Raphael 24 12,500gns
Selling at 12,500gns was the first prize winner in the third class of the day, Islavale Raphael. This ‘eye catching’ November 2024 born bull is another by Coose Lincoln EX 95, and is out of the Curaheen Giant daughter Islavale Libby VG 89. Again with breeding and good figures, Raphael has a well above breed average Maternal (Milk) figure, and is in the top 10% for Eye Muscle Area. Buying this bull was Robert Bell & Partners, Craigo, Milnathort, Kinross.
Auchorachan Robbie 24 12,000gns
Selling at 12,000gns was the first prize winner and Reserve Senior Champion in the shape of Auchorachan Robbie 24 from D&R Durno & Sons, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch. A stylish, dark red bull, Robbie is sired by the 11,000gns Hemingford Nelson EX93, who is half-brother to the record breaking 56,000gns Hemingford Prince Charming, and is out of Auchorachan Madie GP 84, a Greencap Kane 19 EX 91 daughter. This bull went to Huntly when selling to J Hunter & Co, Braehead, Bainshole. A few lots later and the Durno’s confirmed a good day when selling another Nelson son, Auchorachan Redford for 8000gns to noted commercial producers Hamilton Organic Ltd, Aikengall, Dunbar.
Well House Rhythm is a dancer 24 10,500gns
Four bulls made 10,500gns. The first of these was early in the catalogue and in the form of the third prize winner Well House Rhythm Is A Dancer from M/S A&B Munro, Wellhouse Farm, Beauly. This upstanding bull is by Kilbride Farm Islander 17, and is out of Well House Jasmine 29th, a Blackford Island Rock daughter. Again with a well above average Maternal (Milk) figure, this bull was knocked down to J&J Marshall, Daleigh, Morayshire.
Woodhall Rancher 24 10,500gns
Also at this 10,500gns figure was the August 2024 born Woodhall Rancher 24 from F&J MacAskill, Woodhall Farm, Innerwick, Dunbar. This bull is by the privately purchased Mixbury Hall Magnus 21, a son of the noted Tilbrook Frank, and is out of Woodhall Ingrid, an Islavale Frontier 14 daughter. Another Simmental bull with good calving and maternal (milk) figures, Woodhall Rancher 24 sold to the Borders and WW Dunlop & Son, Commonside, Hawick.
Westridge Remington 24 10,500gns
Enjoying a solid day’s trading was Ward Farms (Scotland), West Mains Farm, Carnwath, with their top priced bull being 10,500gns for the third prize bull Westridge Remington 24. October 2024 born, this bull is sired by Coltfield Maestro 21, and is out of Westridge Hawk Bess. With a very good Maternal (Milk) figure, Remington was bought by W&W Dawson & Sons, Whinbrae, Huntly. Another Coltfield Maestro son, Westridge Rio 24, a few lots earlier in the sale sold for 8200gns to T Howden & Sons, Balerno, Midlothian.
Islavale Rafiki 24 10,500gns
The final bull at the 10,500gns figure was another from the Stronach family in the shape of the fully homebred Islavale Rafiki. October 2024 born, Rafiki is by Islavale Echo 2 13 EX 92, and is out of Islavale Natalie 2, a Corskie Highlander daughter. Full of breeding and figures Islavale Rafiki is in the breed’s top 5% for Maternal (Milk), and top 10% for Calving Ease Direct, and Self Replacing Index. Buying this bull was GM Mitchell & Son, Hilton of Carslogie, Cupar, Fife.
Delfur Rolex 24 9500gns
Selling at 9500gns was the Reserve Junior Champion, Delfur Rolex 24 from Delfur Farms, Dundurcas Farm House, Rothes, Aberlour. With good Maternal (Milk) figures and strong Terminal and Self Replacing Indexes, Rolex is by the 28,000gns Islavale Magnum, and is out of Delfur Evelyn L14 an Innerwick Ivor 17 daughter. Buying this bull was Farquharson Farms, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire. Another Islavale Magnum son, Delfur Romeo earlier made 7000gns when selling to F Bradley, Tillyminate, Huntly.
Another young bull at the 9500gns mark was Rockytop Rooster from Gary & Angela Christie, Birchfield, Glass, Huntly. Sired by Annick Manhattan 21, and out of Rockytop Tinka’s Geneva, this bull carried top 5% figures for Maternal (Milk), and top 10% Terminal Production, and Self replacing Indexes. When the hammer went down this bull was bought by RM Lamont, Creagmhor, Glenelg, Kyle.
Springfield Reeves 24 9000gns
Early in the catalogue, Gavin Brown, Penicuik, Midlothian, sold his powerful bull Springfield Reeves for 9000gns. In the pre-sale show, this June 2024 bull had stood second in his class to the day’s Overall Supreme Champion. Described as “having fantastic length and shape from a calf, right through to present, and always carrying natural flesh,” Springfield Reeves was also +8 for Maternal (Milk). This bull was sold to the North of England and S Shell & Sons, Brandon, Alnwick, Northumberland.
RMS & ATD Pettit, The Den, Fochabers made 8500gns when selling Spey-Bay Rocky 24 for 8500gns to OF Adam, Highholm Farm, Dunfermline. A second prize bull to the Reserve Senior Champion, Rocky is another by Coose Lincoln EX 95, the sire of the day’s top price, and is out of Woodhall Wynn, a Corrick Kentucky Kid daughter. With breeding and figures, Spey-Bay Rocky is +13 for Maternal (Milk) putting him in the breed’s top 5%.
Islavale Rafferty & Delfur Rolex, Junior Championship
Robgill Rocky and Auchorachan Robbie, Senior Championship
Robgill Rocky & Islavale Rafferty, Overall Championship
by Iain | Feb 17, 2026 | 2026 Stirling Sales, 2026, 2026 Scottish News
67 bulls at 10,000gns and over, within that 11 over 20,000gns
106 bulls sold (+12), sell to average £12,294 (+£2462)
£12,294 an all-breeds record average at Stirling
92% clearance rate
67 bulls at 10,000gns and over, within that 11 at or over 20,000gns
Simmentals lead the breed averages, and numbers sold over the Stirling fortnight
17 bulls sell to the islands
It was a Simmental fireworks display at Stirling on Monday 16th February, as a huge demand from commercial producers saw 106 bulls sell to average an incredible £12,294, up by £2462 on last year’s record, and to set a new all-breeds record average at Stirling.
An amazing 67 bulls sold at 10,000gns and more, and within that there were 27 at 15,000gns and more, and with 11 at 20,000gns and over! The clearance rate was 92%. Over the Stirling Sale fortnight the Simmental breed led the averages and sold the highest number of bulls.
Two bulls topped the trade at 30,000gns. The first of these was the much admired Islavale Rocketman from WS Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith. Entirely homebred this May 2024 born bull is by Islavale McCoist, whose first sons sold to average 17,000gns in October last year, and is out of Islavale Harper EX 90, a Simmental ‘Golden Cow’, whose sons have previously sold to 28,000gns. Purchasing this bull was D&R Durno & Sons for their Auchorachan herd at Glenlivet Ballindalloch. Speaking after the sale, Michael Durno said: “A terrific bull, Rocketman has all the physical attributes I am looking for in a stock bull. He has a tremendous carcase, good legs and feet, great breed character, and is a nice colour with good hair. His pedigree is different from the bloodlines I have in my herd currently, and very importantly he has a lot of EX classified animals in his breeding. That gives me a lot of confidence that he will sire stock that will be correct and functional. I’m very much looking forward to using him on daughters of Coose Nebraska (P) and Hemingford Nelson.” For the prolific Islavale herd, a really top quality team of nine bulls sold to average a mighty £18,200, a record average for the herd at sale and with every bull selling into the teens and more. The nine bulls sold for: 30,000; 19,000 x2; 18,000; 15,000 x2; 14,000; and 13,000 x2. The 30,000gns was also a new record sale mark for the herd. In commenting, Stewart Stronach said: “In breeding bulls I always have maternal traits at the top of my list. I’m not looking for extremes, just good, big long, and square bulls to breed quality females. As a herd we’ve had a good day but it’s great to see such a sale for the Simmental breed and the demand from commercial buyers.”
Islavale Rocketman 24 30,000gns
Also at the 30,000gns mark was Grangewood Romeo 24 from Andrew, Yvonne, & Calum Leedham, Boghead Farm, Tarbolton, Ayrshire. Romeo was the first son to be sold by the 16,000gns Overhill House Neil who led the all-breeds trade at Stirling in May 2023, and is out of the Omorga Alonso sired Grangewood Polly’s Hermione. A bull with power, shape, style, and easy fleshing, Grangewood Romeo carried terrific calving figures and had a show record behind him having been a first prize winner at the 2025 Scottish Simmental National Show. Purchasing the joint top price was the noted Delfur Farms, Rothes, Aberlour. For the Leedhams, and their 40 cow Grangewood herd, the 30,000gns was a top price at sale to date. A delighted Andrew Leedham said following the sale: “It was an incredible sale and for us to sell all four bulls to average 15,000gns was unbelievable. Romeo was in my opinion the best bull we have bred. He’s full of style and show presence whilst still retaining the shape and conformation needed for today’s market. Having excellent calving figures backs this up and is one of the main considerations of buyers. We are really pleased he has gone to a top pedigree herd and wish them the very best with him.”
Grangewood Romeo 24 30,000gns
Reece and Andrew Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith brought a terrific team of bulls to Stirling which met with another top trade and a leading price of 28,000gns for their Reserve Intermediate Champion, Backmuir Red Rum 24. Entirely homebred this bull is by Backmuir Kingsley, a previous Male Champion at the Scottish National Show, and is out of the Corrick Hayden daughter Backmuir Kreole’s Kylie. This June 2024 born bull was bought by Richard McCulloch for his noted Overhill House herd at Armadale, West Lothian. A pen full of quality bulls with breeding and performance figures, the nine Backmuir entries grossed £142,800 to average £15,866. The Backmuir bulls sold for: 28,000; 22,000; 17,000; 14,000 x2; 11,000; and 10,000gns x3! Of his purchase Backmuir Red Rum, Richard McCulloch said: “This was a tremendous, modern Simmental bull. He was great over his plates, had length to him with shape, and had excellent locomotion with a leg in each corner. In the show ring I thought he had a real ‘wow’ factor and was full of style with a really nice Simmental head, and is the colour I prefer. Just a very well put together bull and one that I think will click in the herd with my Kilbride Farm Merlin daughters.” The 28,000gns was a new Simmental sale high price for the Backmuir team and who beat their previous mark on three occasions through the sale!
Backmuir Red Rum 24 28,000gns
When the gavel had been put down, and the dust had settled, the British Simmental Cattle Society President Chris Martindale reflected on the sale: “It’s been an amazing Simmental Sale day. To sell 67 bulls at 10,000gns and more, and to set an all-breeds record average of £12,294 for the most bulls sold, is a tremendous vote of confidence in the breed. The continuous improvement in these Simmental bulls is there to see and the quality that members are bringing forward just keeps getting better which is a tremendous credit to them. The dual purpose aspect of the Simmental in efficient beef production is really hitting home to commercial cattle farmers and they were very much driving the trade today and going into the high teens for bulls with confidence. We use the term ‘there’s more to Simmental’ but it really is true when you’re getting these top maternal traits combined with the breed’s proven abilities in age at slaughter and daily carcase gain. The way the industry is there’s such an emphasis on breeding quality female replacements and as I’ve said with females being the engine of any suckler herd. When you see heifers with calves at foot now regularly making £5000+, and if you’re needing twelve to fifteen replacements a year, then commercial producers are really seeing the advantage of buying a quality Simmental bull.”
Next best for the Simmers was the 22,000gns paid for Backmuir Ralf 24. This March 2024 born bull is by the 18,000gns Wolfstar Jackaroo, and is out of the Islavale Hamilton sired Backmuir Kutz’s Lois. In the pre-sale show judged by Neil McGowan of the noted Incheoch herd at Alyth, Blairgowrie, this bull had placed Senior Champion and Reserve Overall Supreme. Of his Reserve Overall, Neil said: “My Reserve Overall was a very correct, well put together bull, who had length , was well fleshed, and moved really well.” When the hammer fell, this bull was bought jointly by Nick and Nadia Gwynne, and their son Frank who run the Chestermann, and Castlewigg herds at Castlewigg Farm, Whithorn. Commenting, Nadia Gwynne said: “We think this is a really good bull, big and powerful, with excellent locomotion, a good temperament, and excellent breeding behind him. He’s not extreme, but has excellent conformation. We had seen the bull previously and he was very much our first choice to purchase.” Of the sale generally Nadia went on to say: “It was a fantastic sale with tremendous prices throughout and there’s an ever growing recognition that Simms can do it all!”
Backmuir Ralf 24 22,000gns
Also at 22,000gns was the upstanding Coltfield Richard 24 from Cameron and James MacIver Wester Coltfield, Kinloss. This April born bull is a son of Scotland Hill Invader 17 EX 92, who was purchased privately from the Pitgaveny herd, and is out of Coltfield Holly whose only other bull bred sold for 10,000gns. Coltfield Richard was bought by Adrian Ivory for his noted Strathisla herd at Strathisla Farms, Moolies, Meigle, Blairgowrie and who commented: “We followed the Coltfield bull from the inspection and really liked his scale, conformation, and locomotion, and he also had the figures that we were looking for. From here the plan will be to take semen off him and then put him to a group of cows in the summer. We’re delighted to have got him and look forward to seeing his progeny in due course.” The 22,000gns was a top Simmental sale price to date for the 40-cow Coltfield herd.
Coltfield Richard 24 22,000gns
The first prize in Class Three, and Reserve Senior Champion was the April 2024 born Drumclog Richard from Robbie Hamilton, Allanton Farm, Darvel, Ayrshire. This free moving, stylish, powerful bull was bought by Dennis Isbister, Old Hall, Stromness, Orkney. With a bit of a back story, this was a first Simmental bull at sale for the 24-year-old Robbie, who is a sheep auctioneer at United Auctions. In November 2024 Drumclog Richard was the Junior Male Champion at the Stars of the Future Calf Show. Sired by Newbiemains Mighty 21, this bull is out of Islavale Margarita, purchased privately from Stewart Stronach. The 21,000gns investment for Dennis Isbister followed hard on the heels of him selling Isbister Ricky for 13,500gns at the recent sale of Orkney bred bulls held at Orkney Auction Mart. Commenting Mr Isbister said: “This bull really caught my eye. He had a real presence to him, with a good top and backend, is a lovely dark red colour which I liked, and is a different bloodline for us. We hadn’t seen him prior to the sale but I liked him in the show ring and where he did really well. He’ll be the ‘main man’ within our pedigree and commercial herd. It was a great show of Simmental bulls and a good day for all of the vendors.”
Drumclog Richard 24 21,000gns
Also at the 21,000gns mark was the junior bull Corskie Reebok, who was part of another tremendous pen of Simmental bulls from the Corskie herd of Mr WJ & J Green, Corskie Garmouth, Fochabers. This September bull is by Rathnashan Magnum, who sired the Overall and Reserve Overall Champion at Stirling in October and has sons up to 30,000gns, and is out of Corskie Kirsten EX 91, an Auchorachan farmer 14 daughter. This bull was bought by Reece & Andrew Simmers for their Backmuir herd at Backmuir Farm, Keith. It was another fantastic day for the 180-cow Corskie herd who sold eleven bulls on the day to gross £144,900 and average £13,172. The Corskie bulls sold for 21,000; 20,000; 16,000; 14,000; 13,000; 12,000 x2; 9000; 7500 x2; and 6000gns!
Corskie Reebok 24 21,000gns
As always, the Stirling Sale featured a number of cracking bulls from Northern Ireland. Leading the contingent this time was the heterozygous polled Bridgewater Farm Rocky 24 (P) from Nigel Glasgow, Cookstown, Co Tyrone. This bull is by Coose Lincoln, who has sired bulls up to 14,000gns, and is out of Bridgewater Farm Phyliss 4th. Through the summer of 2025 Rocky 24 (P) was the Northern Ireland National Show Male Champion, and Reserve Male Champion of the Year. Purchasing this bull, who stood second in his class, was Pitgaveny Farm, Elgin, Morayshire. Commenting afterwards a delighted Nigel Glasgow said: “Rocky was a stylish calf from birth and has always shown tremendous potential. He has such a great temperament and has been a pleasure to work with. We’re really pleased with the sale and that he’s gone to such a good home.”
Bridgewater Farm Rocky 24 20,000gns
Hot on the heels of her 30,000gns sale topper in October, Laura Green Corskie Farm, Garmouth, Fochabers, was back in the top prices when selling Garmouth Rebel 24 for 20,000gns to DC Houldey at Kirtleton House, Lockerbie. This September 2024 born bull is by the breed’s former record holder, the 45,000gns Bel Dhu Capercaillie, and whose sons have previously sold to 25,000gns. Garmouth Rebel’s grand dam was Reserve Junior Female Champion at the Royal Highland in 2015. Commenting, Clive Houldey said: “This was a bull with great character, size and shape, had a tremendous growth rate, and some of the best figures in the catalogue, a really top bull. We have a beef suckler herd of about 140 cows within which Garmouth Rebel will be used in due course.”
Garmouth Rebel 24 20,000gns
The third bull to make 20,000gns was the October 2024 born Innerwick Royal Star 24 from Mr & Mrs L Moffat, Innerwick Farm, Dunbar, East Lothian. This October 2024 born bull is by the herd’s noted 17,000gns Wolfstar Jimmy Choo and is out of Innerwick Jenny. In the pre-sale show this stylish young bull won a strong Junior Championship before going on to be tapped out as the day’s Overall Supreme Champion. Commenting on Royal Star 24, the judge Neil McGowan said: “ My Champion was a young bull with presence, who had plenty of style, was good across the plates, and carried a lot of flesh. He had tremendous depth behind him on his hindquarters and had a real sweet bone to him. He moved tremendously well, and very much had a breeder’s head. Just a really good Simmental bull and a worthy Champion out of a strong show of Simmental bulls throughout.” The Champion bull went south to Northamptonshire when being purchased by Peter Donger who runs a noted Saler herd at Seawell Grounds, Towcester. Speaking after the sale, and with Royal Star 24 being a third Overall Supreme Simmental Champion at Stirling/Perth sales for the Innerwick herd, Dorothy Moffat said: “We were really delighted to be pulled out as Overall Champion, and especially with Innerwick Royal Star being so young. He really was always a stylish calf from day one. I’d also like to say thanks to my daughter Louise, and to Stewart and Logan for prepping Royal Star. The overall standard of Simmental bulls was high and reflected in the prices, with some fast bidding. It was a fantastic day for the breed and to be part of it.”
Innerwick Royal Star 24 20,000gns
Closing out the bulls at 20,000gns was another from the Green family’s pen in the shape of Corskie Rad. This May 2024 born bull is by Rathnashan Leonardo, whose sons have been up to 26,000gns, and is out of the Drumagarner Hughes sired Corskie Mia VG 86. This was one of two Corskie bulls purchased by Islay Estates, Bridgend, Isle of Islay. Deep into the junior bulls, the same buyers purchased Corskie Radio 24 for 16,000gns. The October 2024 born Corskie Radio 24 is a son of Blackford Mars 21 EX 93 whose first three sons won the Group of Three and averaged £12,250 at Stirling in October 2025.
Two Islavale bulls in consecutive lots sold for 19,000gns. First at this price was another entirely homebred bull, the March 2024 born Islavale Rascal 24 who is by Islavale Lucifer 20 EX 95, and out of the Atlow Dixon 12 EX 91 daughter Islavale Kit VG 85. With good calving figures and a pedigree full of EX classified cattle, Islavale Rascal went to noted commercial producers JR Graham & Partners, Greenshields, Biggar, Lanarkshire. Islavale Lucifer had previously sired sons up to 13,000gns. The very next bull through the ring also sold for the same money and again commercially. Islavale Rosco is by Coose Lincoln, a sire who has had sons up to 14,000gns, and is out of the Curaheen bandit daughter Islavale Elisha EX 93. Again with EX classified parents, and positive calving figures, this bull was bought by RM MacKay & Sons, Greenvale, Thurso, Caithness.
Islavale Rascal 24 19,000gns
19,000gns Islavale Rosco
Selling a bull to 18,000gns, for the second Simmental Sale in a row, was Anne MacPherson, Blackford Farm, Croy, Inverness with the intermediate section bull Blackford Rafiki 24 (ET). Being by Curlieu Knight, and out of Blackford Aero EX 92 (EX2), this bull is a full brother to the noted Blackford Galaxy, a proven cow breeder, and a past Royal Highland Show Supreme Champion. Another bull heading to Orkney, Blackford Rafiki was knocked down to JI & WN Stout, Whitehall, Stronsay.
Blackford Rafiki 24 18,000gns
Following on from their 30,000gns joint top price, the Leedham team sold another quality bull, Grangewood Revolver 24, for 18,000gns and to cap a top day for them. June 2024, and another of the first sons of the 16,000gns Overhill House Neil, this bull is out of Grangewood Faith’s Imelda. Buying this bull with ‘terrific power, style, length and easy fleshing, and super calving ease figure,’ were commercial producers MM&A Campbell, Watten, Wick, Caithness.
Grangewood Revolver 24 18,000gns
The sensational trade carried right to the end of the catalogue and the third last bull in the ring, Islavale Redneck 24 from the Stronach team made 18,000gns when selling, again commercially, to GM Mitchell & Son, Carslogie, Cupar, Fife. This October 2024 bull is by Coose Lincoln EX 95, and is out of Islavale Topaz 17 VG 86. A strong pedigree full of EX classified cattle, Islavale Redneck was another bull in the sale to carry terrific calving ease and milk figures.
Islavale Redneck 24 18,000gns
A worthy note to the sale was that both the days Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions in the pre-sale show were sired by Wolfstar bulls from the herd of Alex & Ross King, Ormiston, East Lothian. The quality Simmental bulls brough out from this 70-cow pedigree herd was again evident with Wolfstar selling four bulls on the day to 17,000; 15,000; 13,000; and 10,000gns! Their sale topper at 17,000gns was the April 2024 born Wolfstar Rizzle Kicks. Packed with figures and pedigree, Rizzle Kicks carried some of the highest Terminal Production and Self Replacing indexes on the Simmental database. He is sired by Glenturk Lord of the Rings, and is out Wolfstar Mamma Mia, a Wolfstar Ivan 17 daughter. Going pedigree, Wolfstar Rizzle Kicks was bought by GW Smith for his pedigree Drumsleed herd at Fordoun, Laurencekirk.
Wolfstar Rizzle Kicks 24 17,000gns
The top run of prices continued when Backmuir Royal sold for 17,000gns. Another homebred bull by Backmuir Kingsley, the same sire as the day’s 28,000gns third top price, Backmuir Royal, out of Backmuir Lorrette’s Klassy, a Corrick Hayden 16 daughter, was sold for commercial use to G Wilson, Bridge of Marnoch, Huntly.
Backmuir Royal 24 17,000gns
The quality bulls from Northern Ireland kept coming and with the noted Kilbride Farm herd of the Robson family, Doagh, Ballyclare enjoying another top trade. Bulls from the herd combining depth of pedigree, performance figures, and polled genetics sold for 17,000; 14,000, 13,000, and 11,000gns! Leading their line up was the 17,000gns homozygous polled Kilbride Farm Rathlin P 24 (PP). This July 2024 born bull had stood second in class nine to his stablemate Kilbride Farm Rayban 24 (P). Sired by the herd’s noted Flop Agrochyt (PP), and out of Kilbride Farm Eunice 359N (P), this bull was knocked down to J&A Dunlop, Ashfield Farm, Maybole, Ayrshire. The aforementioned Kilbride Farm Rayban 24 (P) made 14,000gns when being bought by Craighill Farms, Duntrune, By Dundee. Heterozygous polled, and another by Flop Agrochyt (PP), Rayban 24 (P) is out of Kilbride Farm Dora 104M (P).
Kilbride Farm Rathlin P 24 17,000gns
Denizes Rocketman from MA Barlow & Sons, Nr Leyland, Preston, Lancashire made 16,000gns. This July 2024 born bull is one of the first at sale by the £32,000 Corskie Nutmeg, and is out of the Blackford Galaxy daughter Denizes Melody. With top figures again to the fore, this bull was another going commercially and to Stewart farms, Balglass, Lennoxtown, Glasgow. Further Denizes bulls sold to 10,000, and 8,000gns. The first prize bull in Class Eight was the June 2024 born Denizes Ringmaster 24, another by Corskie Nutmeg. This bull was sold after the sale to Reece & Andrew Simmers, Backmuir.
16,000gns Denizes Rocketman
The King family made a further 15,000gns when selling Wolfstar Rock Solid 24 to Allanton Farming, Allanton, Darvel, Ayrshire. This May 2024 born bull is by the 20,000gns Hiltonstown Matrix and is out of Wolfstar Lilac, an Islavale Guy daughter. Rock Solid 24 was sold with terrific Terminal Production and Self Replacing Indexes.
Wolfstar Rock Solid 24 15,000gns
Rounding off the hat-trick for the Leedham family was their June 2024 Grangewood Rembrandt who made 15,000gns when selling to Cornwall and the Kurlycoat pedigree herd of J Gregory, Kerling Farm, Truro, Cornwall. Again by the 16,000gns Overhill House Neil, this bull is out of another Ranfurly Impeccable daughter, Grangewood Polly’s Nikita. Of this bull Jake Gregory said: “ Grangewood Rembrandt had a tremendous breed head and that really drew him to me. He had so much presence to him, and was very correct on his feet and legs. His sire is breeding seriously well, and I believe he has all the makings to be a top stock bull. He’s purchased to serve cows but will also be used in a flushing programme.”
Grangewood Rembrandt 24 15,000gns
Recouping some of his earlier outlay was Richard McCulloch who got 15,000gns for his September 2024 born bull Overhill House Ricki 24. Another bull with good milk figures, Ricki 24 is by the AI sire Broombrae Major, and is out the Lisglass Goldstar daughter Broombrae Rosina K16. Buying this bull was Colin Little, East Bracklinn, Callander.
Back to Islavale and one of the youngest in the catalogue, Islavale Rob Roy, made 15,000gns when being bought by the well-know AJR Farms, Milton of Collieston, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. Another by the homebred Islavale Lucifer 20 EX 95, and out Islavale Imelda, this calf’s pedigree was again packed with EX classified cattle, and having top Maternal (Milk) figures. Even younger, the second last bull to be sold as the demand continued, was Islavale Ronaldo who also made 15,000gns. One of the first bulls for sale by the €8,000 Bighill Parker, Islavale Ronaldo who is out of the Atlow Dixon daughter Islavale Geneva VG 85, was bought by repeat customer A&J Craig of Craigton, Castle Douglas. The last Simmental through the ring, Islavale Reggae a Rockytop Luca son, sold for 14,000gns to the Rennie family from Attonburn, Yetholm.
Islavale Rob Roy 24 15,000gns
Islavale Ronaldo 24 15,000gns
The final bull at 15,000gns came from David Maxwell, Jaw Farm, Fintry, Glasgow when he sold Jaw Redbull 24. June 2024 born this bull is by Wolfstar Mexican Wave 21, and is out of the Curaheen Bandit daughter Jaw Inca. Another with strong Maternal (Milk) figures of +11, Jaw Redbull 24, a third prize bull, was bought by G&A Milne, Standingstones, Banchory, Kincardineshire.
Jaw Redbull 24 15,000gns
OTHER LEADING BULL PRICES:
14,000gns Backmuir Rex sold to Smallburn Farms, Mayne Farm, Elgin, Morayshire
14,000gns Popes Ringleader, sold to Gelston Castle Farms, Borland of Kelton, Castle Douglas, Dumfriesshire
14,000gns Backmuir Rogan sold to E & L Munro, Rogiehill, Skene, Westhill, Aberdeen
Backmuir Rogan 24 14,000gns
14,000gns Braegarrie Rafa sold to M J & C M Hutchinson, Falahill Farm, Heriot
14,000gns Braegarrie Rafa 24
14,000gns14,000gns Kilbride Farm Rayan P sold to Craighill Farms, Duntrune, by Dundee
14,000gns Overhill House Robot sold to Kincraigie Farms, Lumphanan, by Banchory, Aberdeenshire
14,000gns Corskie Ramekin sold to Hodge Livestock, Lesserlinn, Kirkfield Bank, Lanark
Corskie Ramekin 24 14,000gns
14,000gns Scotland Hill Rooster sold to J & J Pattullo, Sandyford, Kirriemuir, Angus
Scotland Hill Rooster 24 14,000gns
14,000gns Islavale Reggae sold to R Rennie, 1 Attonburn Cottage, Yetholm
Islavale Reggae 24 14,000gns
13,000gns Islavale Risky sold to J R & J A Barron, Findowrie Farm, Brechin, Angus
13,000gns Coltfield Rascal sold to J Walker & Sons, Sauchenbush, Echt, Aberdeenshire
Coltfield Rascal 24 13,000gns
13,000gns Islavale Rome sold to M J & J Mclaren, Fintalich, Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire
13,000gns Wolfstar Ragnar sold to J W Hogg, Longyester, Gifford, East Lothian
13,000gns Omorga Rocky sold to J T & L I Wilson, Cassindilly Farm, Ceres, Cupar, Fife
13,000gns Kilbride Farm Ragnar PP sold to James Jeffrey, Kersknowe, Kelso, Roxburghshire
13,000gns Corskie Ranch sold to John W Sutherland & Son, Granton Mains, Bower, by Wick, Caithness
Corskie Ranch 24 13,000gns
12,000gns Rockytop Rodeo sold to Richard Elliott, Lordsview, High Moor, Farm, Tadcaster
12,000gns Mavsey Ragnarok sold to C M Hanson, Fields Place, Dilwyn, Hereford
12,000gns Corskie Ridgy sold to G Smith & Sons, West Bolton, Alnwick, Northumberland
Corskie Ridgy 24 12,000gns
12,000gns Corskie Regulus sold to Cobbleheugh Farms, Cobbleheugh, Dinnet
Corskie Regulus 24 12,000gns
11,000gns Backmuir Ronaldo sold to T Dun & Sons, Brothershiels, Heriot, Mid Lothian
11,000gns Kilbride Farm Rupert sold to Chapman Farms, West Cockmuir, Strichen, Fraserburgh
10,000gns Denizes Regal P sold to Hamilton Organic Ltd, Aikengall Farm, Innerwick, Dunbar
10,000gns Wolfstar Reprobate sold to James Barrie, Greenlaw, Duns, Berwickshire
10,000gns Braegarrie Rosco sold to Herries Farms, Caerlaverock Estate, Lantonside, Glencaple
Braegarrie Rosco 10,000gns
10,000gns Finlarg Robbie P sold to Hamilton Organic Ltd, Aikengall Farm, Innerwick, Dunbar
10,000gns Pitmudie Rothesay sold to J W Fullerton & Sons, Corsbie, Earlston, Berwickshire
Pitmudie Rothesay 24 10,000gns
10,000gn Delfur Remarkabull 24 sold to W S L Muir, Upper Onston, Stenness, Stromness, Orkney
10,000gns Kurlycoat Rocco sold to D W Sinclair, Unigarth, Sandwick, Orkney
10,000gns Backmuir Ribeye sold to G J & E Harper, Broadsea Farm, Burnhervie, Inverurie
10,000gns Popes Raasay sold to Philiphaugh Estates, Old Mill Farm, Selkirk
Popes Raasay 24 10,000gns
10,000gns Pistyll Rocky sold to Colin Inglis, Blairsgreen Farm, Saline, Fife
Pistyll Rocky 24 10,000gns
10,000gns Drumsleed Razor P sold to W & J Coghill, Ackergill Mains, Wick, Caithness
10,000gns Strathisla Ratatouille sold to Nunappleton Estate, Home Farm, Roebuck, York
10,000gns Auchorachan Ronnie P sold to Smallburn Farms, Mayne Farm, Elgin, Morayshire
10,000gns Lisglass Real Deal sold to R R & M S McCarlie, WR Hassockrigg Farm, Harthill, Shotts Lanarkshire
10,000gns Coltfield Rhysand sold to B Ross, Torran Farm, Delny, Invergordon
10,000gns Strathisla Rusty sold to I B Richardson, Ardlebank, Edinburgh
Scotland Hill Rob 24 9000gns
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