Judges

2026 Show Judges

The Stranraer & Rhins of Galloway Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the judging panel for the 180th Stranraer Show.

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: Mr Richard Wilson, Dalbeattie
Continental Beef Breeds & Commercial Cattle: Mr Colin Wight, Carwood           
Beef Interbreed: Mr Drew Young, Girvan Mains
Ayrshire Cattle: Mr Adam Montgomerie, Lessnessock
Jersey Cattle & Any Other Dairy Breed: Mr Cameron McGregor, Parkmill
Holstein Cattle: Mr Stuart Mitchell, Grougar Mains
Dairy Interbreed: Mr Hugh Kennedy, East Cargillan
Blackface Sheep: Mr Billy Graham, Craigdarroch
Suffolk Sheep: Mrs Fiona Wight, Carwood
Border Leicester Sheep & Any Other Breed of Sheep (Native Breeds):  Mr John Gilmour, Humeston
Blue-faced Leicester Sheep & Scotch Mules: Mr Stevie Guild, Ashmark
Beltex Sheep: Mr Daniel Hodge, Dykes Farm
Texel Sheep: Mr Ewan McTaggart, Rascarral
Any Other Breed of Sheep (Continental Breeds): Mr John Cousar, Howcommon
Zwartbles: Mr Matthew Simpson, Tardoes
Sheep Interbreed: Mr Peter Gray, Sornberry Farm
Clydesdales: Mr Fred Hannah, Ballymoney
Mountain & Moorland (In-Hand & Ridden): Miss Gillian McNinch
Ponies & Mixed Classes: Mrs Susan Harper
Hunters, Riding Horses & Coloured Horses & ponies: Miss Jennifer Garland
Walking Sticks and Crooks: Mr David Seaton
Inter Rural Competitions: SWI – Ayrshire Federation        
Homecraft – Crafts: SWI – Ayrshire Federation
Homecraft – Baking & Produce: SWI – Ayrshire Federation