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Fun At Tiree Agricultural Show
There was a real island welcome of sunshine and a spectacular glistening sea awaiting the many mainland visitors, who joined the islanders to view the island’s quality stock at the annual Tiree Show. They were highly entertained by Mark Wyllie from Luss with his collie dogs and ducks, the Drakes of Hazard, in the main… »
Annual Cattle Sale
United Auctions held their Annual February Sale of 326 head of Cattle at Tiree Auction Mart. The 184 Bullocks averaged £676 or 180pence per kilo, recording a drop of £46.47 on last year’s high values. The 142 Heifers averaged £526 or 172pence per kilo, recording a drop of £32.49 on last year’s values. Bullocks sold… »
Tiree’s Fun Filled Weekend
Was there ever a weekend like it? The fun started on Friday when, with the sun shining, locals and visitors reaped the benefits of the months of hard work put in by the committee to enjoy Tiree’s annual Agricultural Show. The spectators were entertained watching the serious business of the judging of livestock, but the… »
Royal Highland Show – Double Triumph For Tiree
A large number of Islanders travelled to Edinburgh to attend this year’s Royal Highland Show, both as exhibitors and spectators. Beating some very stiff competition two locals were awarded prizes in the classes they entered. Iain MacInnes, with British Blue Heifer Ruaig Dotti Et, who was placed 2nd in her class to the eventual reserve… »
Annual Cattle Sale
All Stock Sold Saturday morning was damp and grey but that didn’t seem to deter the buyers who had travelled over from the mainland for the first Tiree Cattle Sale of 2010. Three hundred and seventeen animals had been put up for sale, trading was brisk and all stock was cleared at very satisfactory rates…. »
Bumper Lamb Sale
United Auctions held their Annual Lamb Sale on Tiree on 21st August. With over 60 crofters offering stock for sale and 10 buyers from the mainland purchasing on behalf of themselves and others trade was brisk. An excellent offering of quality lambs were shown in good bloom. 4357 lambs were sold, 87 Store cattle and… »
Tiree’s Event Filled Summer
Tiree Show – 31st July The Isle of Tiree glistened in the sun as the ferry brought the mainland judges and many visitors to the Annual Show. Crowds gathered to watch the island’s quality livestock being judged. Cattle judge, Donald Campbell, Camaghael, Fort William, was impressed with the standard of stock on the island. The… »
