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Excitement mounts over return of Black Isle Show
Excitement mounts over return of Black Isle Show
The scene has been set for the return of the most eagerly anticipated agricultural event in the north of Scotland.
DINGWALL MART: 'Unwanted seasonal tumble' in lamb prices but demand strong for right types
DINGWALL MART: 'Unwanted seasonal tumble' in lamb prices but demand strong for right types
Dingwall and Highland Marts sold 17 prime cattle and 1053 prime sheep at its latest sale with soaring demand for the right type of animal.
Muirburn has 'huge role' to play in keeping rural communities safe
Muirburn has 'huge role' to play in keeping rural communities safe
Greater recognition is required for the crucial role preventative burning can play in limiting the risk of wildfires in Scotland, land managers said.
Black Isle Show flower power call in bid to make returning event the best yet
Black Isle Show flower power call in bid to make returning event the best yet
Organisers hope to make it the biggest and best yet and are keen to see as many as possible give it a go.
Dingwall Mart: 'Fat cattle' and 'lean and light lambs' impact sales
Dingwall Mart: 'Fat cattle' and 'lean and light lambs' impact sales
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd today sold 610 sheep and 14 prime cattle.
More needed to protect against 'highly contagious disease' says NFU Scotland
More needed to protect against 'highly contagious disease' says NFU Scotland
The status has been raised from medium to high
Nominations invited for Young Crofter Award 2022
Nominations invited for Young Crofter Award 2022
The award celebrates the achievements of younger people in crofting and is open to all crofters aged 40 and under.
Disposable barbecue and firepit alert as rural insurer sounds blaze warning
Disposable barbecue and firepit alert as rural insurer sounds blaze warning
The leading rural insurer is making a plea for visitors to the countryside to leave barbecues at home and not slip on fire safety.
'Firm enquiry for fat cattle' at Dingwall Mart as sales prices revealed
'Firm enquiry for fat cattle' at Dingwall Mart as sales prices revealed
Prices and reaction from mart sales in Ross-shire today.
'Colossal' number of ewes sees 'astonishing' Dingwall Mart year-on-year rise
'Colossal' number of ewes sees 'astonishing' Dingwall Mart year-on-year rise
DINGWALL and Highland Marts Ltd last week sold sold 16 prime cattle and 966 prime sheep.
