Enjoy the best of country fare
Farming show rolls into town
Stirling’s annual farming showcase is looking forward to bringing the public and the farming fraternity together at the weekend.
Stirling Agricultural Show is taking place at Blackgrange Farm, on the A907 Alloa Road, on Saturday, with fun events for all the family.
The show is sponsored by Highland Wagyu, with judging starting at 8.30am and the presentation of trophies and the Grand Parade taking place at 2pm.
There will be cattle, sheep and horses on show, with exhibitors getting their stock out for a trial run before the Royal Highland Show.
A number of trade stands will be present, and there will also be a tug-of-war, vintage tractors and chainsaw carvers.
There will be rides, slides and a bouncy castle to keep children entertained.
The Handy Doggy will be taking place at 11am, the dog show is at 1pm and there will be a separate charity dog scurry to raise money for Strathcarron Hospice. Secretary Maureen McCulloch thanked the Snowie family for providing the field for the day, and said there will be lots to enjoy.
She said: “We are having our usual cattle, sheep and horse judging along with a falconry display, the tug of war and vintage tractors.
“We also have the poultry marquee, which attracts a lot of interest, and also a stick making (crook) competition and demonstration.”
Show chairman John Owen added: “Preparations have been going well this week.
“The setting up begins on Thursday and hopefully the weather will keep up. While the weather doesn’t bother those of us from the farming community, it would be great if visitors were able to enjoy all the activities to full advantage.
“One of the main attractions this year is the falconry display and personally I am really looking forward to that.”
“Stirling Agricultural Show brings people from all over Scotland to Stirling and also brings the farming community together with the general public.
“People who are interested in farming or just want to find out more about it are able to see the best of Scottish agriculture.”