PLOUGHING MATCH 2012
Bute Agricultural Society’s 2012 Ploughing Match took place on Saturday 3rd December at Langalchorad Farm, Kingarth (by kind permission of Mr&Mrs D Whitelaw). The wet soil and heavy showers did not prevent competitors enjoying the event.
The Overall Champion and R.H.A.S.S. Medal winner – R Taylor, Rothesay
Trophy Winners: -
JOHN DEERE TROPHY for Best Lot by John Deere Tractor – W McMillan, Cranslagloan
HAMILTON CUP for Best Lot by MF Tractor – R Taylor, Rothesay
J.D. McMILLAN CUP for Best Hired Ploughman – A Speirs, Rothesay
JOHN McMILLAN MEMORIAL CUP for Best lot by a juvenile – W McHarrie, Stranraer
McFIE CUP for Best Lot over 10” plough – R Taylor, Rothesay
McMILLAN MEMORIAL CUP for Best Lot with under 10” plough – A. Robertson, Ballycurrie
ARCHIE FERGUSON MEMORIAL CUP for Best Lot by Vintage Tractor – R Taylor, Rothesay
James D Bilsland Special Prize for Best of all other classes by Bute entrant – R Taylor, Rothesay
Full Results
Horses – Did not plough
Class Winners
High Cutters: A Robertson, Ballycurrie; D Anderson Hurlford; A Meikle, Darvel
Grey Ferguson plus Ferguson plough: R Taylor, Rothesay; A Speirs, Rothesay; I Livingstone, Acholter
8”-10” Double Furrow – Broken Fur: A Murray, Rothesay; W Boag, Rothesay
Over 10” Double Furrow Ransome Plough/any tractor: T McMillan, Eskechraggan; R Robertson, Ballianlay; B Liddell, Dunallan
Over 10” Double Furrow any other make plough/any tractor: R Speirs, Gartnakeilly; W Tweedley, Rothesay
Three or more furrows 12” or more: No entries
Reversibles: W McMillan, Cranslagloan; J Lyon, Little Kilchattan; D McAlister, Nether Ardroscadale
Demonstrator – No entries
Juniors (13-17) 2 furrows mounted: W McHarrie, Stranraer
Special Prizes:
Best Start – A Robertson, Ballycurrie
Best Finish – A Robertson, Ballycurrie
Straightest Lot – R Taylor, Rothesay
Most Level Lot – R Taylor, Rothesay
Best Ins and Outs – I Livingstone, Acholter
Best Lot by BJAC Member – No entries
Best Lot by Ford Tractor – B Liddell, Dunallan
Best Kept Tractor – W Boag, Rothesay
Most Unfortunate – all were lucky on the day
Youngest Competitor – W McHarrie
Best Looking Ploughman – W McHarrie
Oldest Competitor – W McMillan Snr
Ploughman with Biggest Family – W Boag
Furthest Travelled – W McHarrie
Trophy Winners: -
HAMILTON CUP for Best Lot by MF Tractor – R Taylor, Rothesay
J.D. McMILLAN CUP for Best Hired Ploughman – A Speirs, Rothesay
JOHN McMILLAN MEMORIAL CUP for Best lot by a juvenile – W McHarrie, Stranraer
McFIE CUP for Best Lot over 10” plough – R Taylor, Rothesay
McMILLAN MEMORIAL CUP for Best Lot with under 10” plough – A. Robertson, Ballycurrie
ARCHIE FERGUSON MEMORIAL CUP for Best Lot by Vintage Tractor – R Taylor, Rothesay
James D Bilsland Special Prize for Best of all other classes by Bute entrant – R Taylor, Rothesay
Full Results
Horses – Did not plough
Class Winners
High Cutters: A Robertson, Ballycurrie; D Anderson Hurlford; A Meikle, Darvel
Grey Ferguson plus Ferguson plough: R Taylor, Rothesay; A Speirs, Rothesay; I Livingstone, Acholter
8”-
Over 10” Double Furrow any other make plough/any tractor: R Speirs, Gartnakeilly; W Tweedley, Rothesay
Three or more furrows 12” or more: No entries
Reversibles: W McMillan, Cranslagloan; J Lyon, Little Kilchattan; D McAlister, Nether Ardroscadale
Demonstrator – No entries
Juniors (13-
Special Prizes:
Best Start – A Robertson, Ballycurrie
Best Finish – A Robertson, Ballycurrie
Straightest Lot – R Taylor, Rothesay
Most Level Lot – R Taylor, Rothesay
Best Ins and Outs – I Livingstone, Acholter
Best Lot by BJAC Member – No entries
Best Lot by Ford Tractor – B Liddell, Dunallan
Best Kept Tractor – W Boag, Rothesay
Most Unfortunate – all were lucky on the day
Youngest Competitor – W McHarrie
Best Looking Ploughman – W McHarrie
Oldest Competitor – W McMillan Snr
Ploughman with Biggest Family – W Boag
Furthest Travelled – W McHarrie
Regret no Photographs