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Rosehaugh Show, 1934 or 1936

The pictures were taken at the agricultural show at Rosehaugh in 1934 or 1936.
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The first picture shows the first use of a rubber-tyred cart in the North of Scotland. It was made by Hossack Cartwright at Davidston, and cost £30 complete. It was entered at teh Show, where the judge, John Mackenzie said “rubber tyres on a farm will never last 6 months”. The cart was given second prize, with first prize going to an old cart with iron wheels.

Judging of Clydesdales at the same show.

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Mr Rod McIver and his Clydesdale

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More recently, an Ayrshire Cow, Black Isle Show 1960

Stock judging of Suffolk sheep for elimination for Highland Show. Mid Ross, CRU, Aird and Nairn.

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Suffolk Tup lamb, 1985

Recent additions - see what has been added to the site in recent months.....

Local minister fined for stealing the harvest at Avoch

Why did fishermen of Avoch use Clydesdale horses?