2025 Show Judges
The Stranraer & Rhins of Galloway Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the judging panel for the 179th Stranraer Show! This year, we’re celebrating an all-female panel, showcasing the expertise and dedication of women in agriculture. With their wealth of experience and keen eye for quality, our judges promise fair and knowledgeable decisions across all categories.
We look forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors for another fantastic year of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit at one of South West Scotland’s most cherished agricultural shows.
Belted Galloway Cattle & Native Beef Breeds: Mrs Carolyn Logan, Greenhead Farm, Alva
Continental Beef Breeds & Commercial Cattle: Miss Jennifer Hyslop, Settle, North Yorkshire
Beef Interbreed: Mrs Primrose Beaton
Ayrshire Cattle: Mrs Amy Sayer, Wigton, Cumbria
Jersey Cattle & Any Other Dairy Breed: Mrs Lizzie Herbert, Clifton, Penrith
Holstein Cattle: Miss Katie Davidson, Hallmyre Farm, Castle Douglas
Dairy Interbreed: Miss Jane Steele, Kepculloch Farm, Balforn
Blackface Sheep: Miss Kirstyn Blackwood, Dalblair
Suffolk Sheep: Mrs Helen Goldie, Harpercroft, Dundonald
Border Leicester Sheep & Any Other Breed of Sheep (Native Breeds): Susan Orr, Shotts
Blue-faced Leicester Sheep & Scotch Mules: Miss Fiona Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet
Beltex Sheep: Rachel Buckle, Birniehall Farm, Carluke
Texel Sheep: Mrs Caroline Morton, Low Merryton Farm, Larkhall
Any Other Breed of Sheep (Continental Breeds): Miss Jenna Ballantyne, Roadend Livestock, Strathaven
Zwartbles: Mrs Samanth Rae, Wallacetown
Sheep Interbreed: Mrs Jennifer Aiken
Clydesdales: Mrs Yvonne Pringle, Dalkeith
Mountain & Moorland (In-Hand & Ridden): Mrs Susan Maclean, Kilmartin, Lochgilphead
Ponies & Mixed Classes: Mrs Bobby Holmes, Biggar
Hunters, Riding Horses & Coloured Horses & ponies: Mrs Cheryl Robertson McGhee
Walking Sticks and Crooks: Mrs Carol Cook, Spottiswood, Scottish Borders
Inter Rural Competitions: SWI – Stewartry Federation
Homecraft – Crafts: SWI – Stewartry Federation
Homecraft – Baking & Produce: SWI – Stewartry Federation