Entries are now closed for all livestock sections, sheep shearing and show jumping.
Entries closed on June 30th, and changes to entries cannot be made once the closing date has passed. Exhibitor packs have been sent out.
Judge update – Aberdeen Angus please see updated table below.
FLOWER SHOW – updated entry form can be downloaded below.
Sheep Premium List – please note that the judges in the crofter’s sheep section have been transposed. It should read Suffolk & Texel – Mr W Brown, Turriff and Blackface & Cheviot – Mr Murdo MacDonald, Kinbrace.
Flower Show
Flower Show Schedule 2025 https://issuu.com/blackisleshow/docs/flower_show_schedule_df9907d670eca1
Please check the Flower Show page for more information and clarification on some the classes in the schedule.
Judges 2024
This is the list of Judges for the 2024 Black Isle Show.
| Referee | Mr Rod Mckenzie, Munlochy |
| Beef Overall, Interherd and Beef Pairs | Mr M Barker, Appleby |
| Aberdeen Angus | Mr Ewan MacGregor, Raddery |
| Beef Shorthorn | Mr Carey Coombs, Carnwarth |
| Rare & Minority & Any Other Beef Breed* | Mr Carey Coombs, Carnwarth |
| British Limousin | Mr Robert Neill, Jedburgh |
| British Charolais | Mr Iain Millar, Port of Menteith |
| British Simmental | Mr Cameron MacIver, Kinloss |
| Commercial Cattle | Mr Stuart Hunter, Insch |
| Highland Cattle | Mr John Redpath, Alyth |
| Crofters | Mrs M Barker, Appleby |
| Native Herd | Mr Carey Coombs, Carnwarth |
| Stockman | Mr Graeme Swanson, Dingwall |
| Champion of Champions | Mr & Mrs J Henderson, Udale |
| Sheep Overall & Young Handler Competition | Mr Alan Wight Jnr, Biggar |
| Blackface | Mr John MacPherson, Dalmally |
| Blue Faced Leicester | Mr John Proctor, Huntly |
| British Beltex | Mr Grant Ireland, Huntly |
| British Texel | Mr Derek Bain, Thurso |
| British Charollais | Miss Eilidh Duncan, Fraserburgh |
| Cross Sheep & Hoof and Hook | Mr Bill Cameron, Keith |
| North Country Cheviot (Park) | Mr Bobby Poleson, Ollaberry |
| North Country Cheviot (Hill) | Mr Bill Elliot, Kelso |
| Shetland Sheep | Mr Bruce Johnson,Unst |
| Suffolk Sheep | Mr Bruce Swanson, Thurso |
| Zwartbles | Miss Megan MacPherson, Strontian |
| Valais Blacknose | Ms Emma Glacken, Kirknewton |
| Any Other Pure Sheep Breed (MV) | Mr Roderick Runciman, Galashiels |
| Any Other Pure Sheep Breed (Non MV) | Mr Ken Sutherland (Snr), Thurso |
| Fleece | Representative from British Wool, Evanton |
| Shepherd’s Crooks | Mr Gavin McKinley, Biggar |
| Crofters Sheep (Blackface & Cheviot) | Mr Murdo MacDonald, Kinbrace |
| Crofters Sheep (Suffolk & Texel) | Mr W Brown, Turriff |
| Jacob | Miss Jennifer Milton, Keith |
| Clydesdales | Mr Tom Tennant, Selkirk |
| Highland Ponies | Mrs M L Osborne, Kingoldrum |
| Shetland Ponies (Standard) | Mr D Burnett, Ellon |
| Shetland Ponies (Miniature) | Mrs H Wilson, Alford |
| Mountain & Moorland (In-hand) | Mrs J Barry, Culbokie |
| Overall Horse | Mr David Scott-Downie, Inverness |
| Feather | Mr Stephen Elliot, Huntly |
| Fur | Mr P Liddell, Ormiston |
| Cut Flowers | Mr D Martin, Keith |
| Pot Plants | Mr I Scott, Huntly |
| Soft Fruit & Vegetables | Mr P Fitch (FNVS), Elgin |
| Floral Art, Junior & Learning Difficulties | Ms J White, Edinburgh |
| Craft & Photography | Mrs P Hannah, Muir of Ord |
| Dog Show | Mrs Jeanette MacKay, North Kessock |
| Show Jumping | Mrs Pam Joyce, Mundole |
Show Jumping
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Show Jumping Event at the Black Isle Show on Wednesday 31st July
To take part in this competitors have to qualify.
Information has been sent to riding and pony clubs and equestrian centres. Entries are now closed for the show jumping at this year’s show.