Livestock & Equestrian SHOWING TIMETABLE 2012

Thursday May 05th 2011

The 2012 Royal Highland Show will be the place to see the best livestock and horses from Scotland and many other parts of the UK.
The times at which particular breeds are being shown and classes judged, is given here.

Royal Highland Show Attracts 183,000 Visitors - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Show Attracts 183,000 Visitors

Monday June 27th 2011

Almost 183,000 visitors attended the 2011 Royal Highland Show - the second highest attendance in the history of the event.

The exact figure after the four day run which ended on Sunday (June 26) was 182,984. Daily attendances were: Thursday 41,269, Friday 47,784, Saturday 53,134; and Sunday 40,797.

Show Manager David Dunsmuir commented: “We are absolutely delighted with these figures considering there were so many other prominent events over the weekend in Edinburgh. In addition to our core audience, we had many other first-time visitors who were obviously attracted by the variety of features on offer - everything to do with farming, food and countryside and lots more.

“Exhibitors across all categories confirmed that the level of spend at the show was better than experienced at other similar events. We made a special effort this year on business to business promotion and that seems to have paid off.”

The three-year average attendance now stands at just over 182,000. The highest attendance was achieved last year with 187,644 visitors.

The 2012 Royal Highland Show - major sponsor The Royal Bank of Scotland – will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, on June 21-24.

2012 Show host area - Dumfries & Galloway - Royal Highland Show 2012

2012 Show host area - Dumfries & Galloway

Tuesday December 06th 2011

The 2012 Show host area is Dumfries and Galloway.

2012 Show Judges - Royal Highland Show 2012

2012 Show Judges

Monday January 09th 2012

Judges for the 2012 Royal Highland Show, Equine classes and Cattle, Sheep and Goats classes are listed here

Royal Highland Voted Top Show - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Voted Top Show

Sunday January 29th 2012

The Royal Highland Show has been voted the top show in the UK by readers of a national farming magazine.

A survey conducted by the Preston-based Farmers Guardian saw the “Highland” lead the list of major shows, beating the Great Yorkshire and the Royal Welsh in to second and third place.

It was also voted the best event for showcasing agriculture.

Show Manager David Dunsmuir said: “This is a tremendous result given that the magazine’s main circulation is in England. It demonstrates that our policy of attracting more general public yet retaining a core business element for farming and rural industry is paying off.

“We are a serious trade show for the UK industry but we also have a vital role in educating and informing the public about farming and where their food comes from. It underpins everything we do and goes back to our Royal Charter and why we were founded in the first place.

“All children under sixteen get into the show free of charge and in these economic times there is no better present for a family than saying their children can come free.”

In recent years, the Royal Highland has been attracting attendances that place it at the pinnacle of public events in Scotland. In the last three years, the average is well over 180,000 with a record in 2010 of 187,644.

Independent studies have concluded that the economic impact of the show locally, regionally and nationally is around £70 million.

The organisers, the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), were established in 1784 and held their first show in 1822 in Edinburgh’s Canongate on a site now occupied by the Scottish Parliament.

The 2012 show - sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland and staged from June 21-24 - will be the 172nd and the 52nd to be held at the permanent showground at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. The “host” area will be Dumfries and Galloway who will feature local food and outdoor activities available in the region.

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Royal Highland Show – “The Greatest Show On Earth!” - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Show – “The Greatest Show On Earth!”

Sunday January 29th 2012

The Royal Highland Show is Scotland’s leading outdoor event showcasing all that’s best in farming, food and countryside. Readers of a national farming magazine recently voted the show the best in the UK.

The 2012 show - June 21-24 - will be the 172nd and the 52nd to be held at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, near Edinburgh. It regularly attracts over 180,000 visitors with last year’s attendance the second highest ever at 183,000.

Sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland, the Royal Highland Show is one of the country’s most iconic and historic brands, mixing serious agri-business with fun, music and entertainment.

For 2012, host area Dumfries & Galloway plans to feature local food and outdoor activities.

There’s also the Countryside Area, Forestry Arena, Agri-Trade Area, Children’s Discovery Centre, Outdoor Living Area, Motor Zone, Equestrian Village, Renewables Section, Food and Drink Hall, Shopping Arcade, Honey Marquee and Handcrafts Pavilion...not to mention 5000 of the UK’s finest cattle, sheep, goats and horses plus competitions, demonstrations and loads of all-action features! As the marketing says...“The Greatest Show On Earth!”

For tickets and opening times, check out http://www.royalhighlandshow.org

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Royal Highland Show – Facts And Figures 2012 - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Show – Facts And Figures 2012

Tuesday February 14th 2012

Introduction: The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland’s most iconic, enduring and historic brands – an annual showcase of all that’s best in farming, food and countryside.

A top summer attraction, the show has seen record-breaking attendances in recent years with the three-year average now standing at over 182,000.

In 2011, visitor numbers were 182,984 - the second highest ever attendance and just a few thousand short of the record set in 2010 of 187,644. In 2009, a new high of 176,522 was recorded, which in turn beat a figure that had stood for over 50 years, the Dundee show attendance of 163,917 in 1949.

A visit to the “Highland” - marketed as “The Greatest Show On Earth” - offers a multitude of features to enjoy with prize-winning livestock, the latest farm machinery, fine food and drink, outdoor living and countryside, traditional rural skills, renewable energy, music, cookery demonstrations, forestry events, handcrafts, children’s discovery centre, heavy horses, show-jumping, motor zone and shopping arcades just a few of the attractions.

All of these are contained within well-signposted designated areas making it easy for visitors to find their way around the showground.

Dates: The 2012 Royal Highland Show will take place from Thursday, June 21, to Sunday, June 24. The organisers, the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) held their first show in 1822 in Edinburgh’s Canongate on a site now occupied by the Scottish Parliament. The 2012 show is the 172ndand the 52nd to be held at the permanent showground at Ingliston.

Venue: The Royal Highland Centre (RHC), Ingliston, Edinburgh, is situated adjacent to Edinburgh International Airport on the A8, a short journey from the city centre and a few hundred metres from the main UK motorway network.

The area within the showground extends to 40 hectares and there is 60 hectares for parking more than 20,000 vehicles - the largest car park in Scotland!

The Royal Highland Show has been held annually at Ingliston since 1960 but was cancelled in 2001 due to foot and mouth disease. Prior to 1960, the show moved around the country to locations in the RHASS’s eight electoral areas - Perth, Stirling, Strathclyde, Aberdeen, Lothian, Borders, Dumfries & Galloway and Highland. This year, Dumfries & Galloway is the “host” area.

Show Opening Times and Ticket Prices: Thursday: 07.00 – 20.00. Friday and Saturday: 08.00 – 20.00. Sunday: 08.00 – 18.30. Admission price on all four days is £25 with concessions at £20 available for senior citizens and students. All children under 16 accompanied by an adult go free. There are “early bird” discounts available at £22 and £18. Car parking is £8 per day. For “early bird” tickets, visit the website www.royalhighlandshow.org

Some of the Main Attractions:

Agricultural Trade Area: The farm machinery, equipment and services industry regards the Royal Highland as one of the best shows for business in the UK. The show has remained true to its core base with a high percentage of the trade exhibitors focussed on supplying and advising farming and other rural businesses.

Children’s Discovery Centre: Run by the Royal Highland Education Trust with lots of hands-on activity for youngsters including opportunities to cook with Scottish food. Around 30,000 will pop in during the show either with families or in school parties.

Countryside Area: With its own loch and some stunning landscaping, this area features trade stands, demonstrations and events reflecting a wide range of country sports, activities and rural skills.

Dumfries & Galloway President’s Initiative: This year’s host area plans to “Feed The Show” with the major caterers pledging to use food from the region. Also, in the Countryside Area “Hungry For Activity” will feature the wide range of outdoor and indoor activities available locally.

Economic Impact: Independent studies have concluded that the economic impact of the show is around £70 million.

Food & Drink at the Royal Highland: Top exhibition of Scottish food and drink plus speciality foods from other areas. Also featured is the Scotland Food & Drink Theatre, organised by passionate Scottish food lover, writer and broadcaster Wendy Barrie.

Forestry Arena: Forestry industry action in one specialised location - chainsaw carving, axe throwing, timber shifting, skills with the handsaw, horse-logging and pole climbing.

International Influence: The show has a worldwide reputation and attracts many visitors from overseas. This year, delegates to the World Charolais Conference will be attending.

Highland Hall: Scotland’s largest temporary cattle shed housing around 1000 beef and dairy cattle with nearly 20 breeds on display.

Livestock & Poultry: In addition to the cattle, there’s around 1500 sheep, 2000 horses, 100 or so goats and more than 500 of our feathered friends.

MacRobert Theatre: All action sheep shearing at this purpose built-facility which in 2003 hosted the “Golden Shears” World Championships.

Motor Zone: In the South area of the showground, the Motor Zone features all the latest vehicles for cross country, utility and every-day use.

Music & Entertainment: Ceilidh to country, traditional pipes & drums to traditional jazz. A full programme of entertainment at various locations in the showground.

Outdoor Living: Enjoy the alfresco lifestyle with exhibits designed to help you enjoy the outdoor life on your very own doorstep!

Renewable Energy: Lots of ideas for businesses and individuals to save on energy - wind and solar power, biomass and alternative energy sources are all featured.

Shopping: Shop ‘til you drop! That’s the maxim for many who come to the show. There’s an opportunity to purchase everything from food to fashion, wellies to whisky, crafts to campervans.

Show-jumping: Some of the UK’s top riders compete for nearly £50,000 in prize money.

The RHASS: The Society was established in 1784 to promote the trade, agriculture, poetry, language and music of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Today, it is principally known for the Royal Highland Show but its activities cover much more. In addition to making awards and grants, the Society has a strong educational role in promoting all aspects of rural life in Scotland including agriculture, horticulture and forestry. The Royal Highland Education Trust fulfils this role through links with Scottish schools.

Membership: The RHASS membership is currently over 15,000. At the Society’s foundation, membership was 128.

Show Attendance: The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland’s top attractions and the largest outdoor annual event. Attendances: 2007 - 148,283; 2008 – 161,026; 2009 – 176,522; 2010 – 187,644; 2011 – 182,984.

Sponsors: The Royal Bank of Scotland continues as the major sponsor of the Royal Highland Show. The bank has been involved in supporting the event since 1981, one of its longest-running sponsorships. The show also enjoys support from many other sponsors.

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* Media enquiries on the Royal Highland Show to Judith O’Leary or Ross Muir at O’Leary RM Public Relations, The Coach House, Comely Park House, New Row, Dunfermline KY12 7EF.

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* Media intending to cover the show should download a media accreditation application from the Media Centre on the show website. Please note passes are only issued to media working at the show.

*Press releases and photographs are available for download from the Media Centre on the website.

* Show website: www.royalhighlandshow.org

37th World Charolais Congress visits the Royal Highland Show - Royal Highland Show 2012

37th World Charolais Congress visits the Royal Highland Show

Monday March 05th 2012

International Charolais breeders will be swelling the judging rings when the breed’s 37^th World Congress makes an official two day visit to the Royal Highland Show, billed as one of the highlights of their 17 day UK tour.

More than 200 delegates travelling from the major beef producing countries - from Brazil and Australia to Botswana and the USA, have confirmed they will be attending the congress, which is being organised by the British Charolais Cattle Society to co-incide with its 50^th anniversary celebrations.

Record entries of Charolais cattle are scheduled to be presented on Thurday 21^st June before the overseas judges, Basil Bothwell, Ireland and David Bondfield, Australia, while the following day,the final of the British Charolais Young Breeders stock-judging competition will be held.

The International Charolais visitors will return to the show on Saturday 23^rd June to hold the Charolais International Annual General Meeting in the President`s Marquee, and also to take in the inter-breed competitions

Away from the ringside, delegates will have the opportunity to visit the supply sector’s trade stands and investigate the latest technology to improve the efficiency of their businesses.

Royal Highland Show – Best Event In Scotland! - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Show – Best Event In Scotland!

Wednesday May 09th 2012

The Royal Highland Show and its organisers the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland are well accustomed to handing out awards to prize winning livestock, food and drink products and innovative farm equipment.

But as the 2012 event approaches, the show itself has been on the receiving end. It was voted the best agricultural show in the UK by readers of a national farming magazine and in March it won a second top award - the Best Event in Scotland.

The latter was awarded by the National Outdoor Event Association, the trade organisation which was established in 1979 to represent and promote the outdoor events industry.

The award was picked up at the NOEA annual convention in Birmingham by Show Manager David Dunsmuir who commented: “It is an honour to be recognised by our peers and demonstrates that we are major players in the event industry. With the award coming only a few weeks after the magazine award, 2012 has got off to a great start for the show.

“We are planning to build on these two successes and ensure that this year’s Royal Highland is once again one of the best events in Scotland.”

Visitor numbers in recent years indicate that David Dunsmuir and his show management team have already earned a resounding endorsement from the farming and general public. The last two attendances have broken through the 180,000 mark, with a record in 2010 of 187,644.

In comparison with all other public events in Scotland, that is mightily impressive. Although he is reluctant to forecast figures and go after even more records, David is quietly confident about 2012, but far from complacent.

“We realise we are competing for a share of the public’s hard-earned cash and we need to offer value for money,” he said. “With competitively priced tickets and no more charges once you are inside the showground, we feel we offer excellent value for a full day’s interest and entertainment.”

“The task for our team is to lay on an event that has enough serious agricultural content to hold the interest of the farming community and agri-business trade but to lay on plenty of other attractions to keep the crowds entertained.

“It is part of our charitable remit to promote the industry and that’s why we put so much emphasis on our livestock and machinery displays and our educational features, particularly for youngsters. But included in the balancing act is a vast array of countryside activity, shopping, music and sporting action.”

One of the highlights of 2012 will be the President’s Initiative from Dumfries & Galloway, the region where the show would have been staged had it still been touring the country.

“Naturally Inspiring” is the theme to encourage visitors to explore the sights, the flavours and the experiences to be had in Scotland’s South West.

RHASS President Alex Fergusson said: “The Royal Highland is the country’s biggest rural shop window so it made sense to invite a full breadth of local organisations and rural businesses to play a role in promoting the attributes of this fantastic part of Scotland. Most people already know the region as a beautifully scenic area, but we wanted to highlight the many interesting, adventurous, delicious, exciting and enjoyable experiences that can be had here.”

The initiative has three main strands. Many of the key events at the show will have Dumfries & Galloway produce on the menu. In the Food Hall, one of the show’s top attractions with almost 100 exhibitors and a daily programme in the Scotland Food & Drink Cookery Theatre, the region will showcase artisan food and drink producers. Local organisation Savour the Flavours is sponsoring the theatre. In the Countryside Area, a “village” will include adventure activities, wildlife and countryside, story-telling, the cultural and arts scene, garden displays and local food.

For many though, the “Highland’s” big attraction is the livestock – more than 5000 head of the finest cattle, sheep, goats and horses, not to mention poultry.

In the cattle lines, much of the focus will be on a breed that was first imported from France in the 1960s. The Charolais is now part of the “beef establishment” in the UK and the World Charolais Congress is taking in the show as part of its 2012 itinerary. Reflecting the international flavour, the breed classes will be judged by Australian David Bondfield who will select the females, with the bulls in the hands of Irishman Basil Bothwell from County Cavan.

To encourage youngsters to get involved in livestock showing, there are already young handlers and showmanship classes for dairy cattle, sheep and Clydesdale horses. This year, the beef section has a class for 12-16 year olds to present an animal that will have been shown in the earlier main competitions.

The Royal Highland is the largest equestrian show in Scotland with classes for light and heavy horses, private driving, heavy horse turnouts, harness and grooming plus top class show-jumping - in all some 3000 horses and ponies.

Among the new classes is one for the Re-training of Racehorses which will be judged by one of Scotland’s top trainers, Lucinda Russell from Milnathort, who recently saddled a Cheltenham winner. The class demonstrates there is still an active life in showing and eventing for horses retired from the racing turf.

Natural horse power was once prevalent on Scottish farms but in modern agriculture it is very much the domain of high-powered tractors, sophisticated machinery and computerised equipment. All the latest developments for both the arable and livestock sectors, plus the winners of the RHASS Technical Innovation Awards, will be featured in a packed agricultural trade area. For the trade, the show is a genuine opportunity to network, meet potential customers, and most importantly, to secure business.

These days, with so much focus on climate change, carbon footprint and conservation, renewable energy is an expanding part of the trade lines with its own dedicated area offering advice and guidance on equipment and services.

Future generations should benefit from new energy sources and for today’s younger generation, the show is all about giving them a flavour of farming and food production and how it all fits into a living countryside. “A day in the life of...” will be the theme in the Dobbies Children’s Discovery Centre, run by the Royal Highland Education Trust. With free admission to the show for children under sixteen, RHET is expecting some 25,000 to descend on the Centre!

Once shopping, lifestyle, crafts, countryside activities, rural skills, outdoor living, honey, sheep shearing, forestry, motors and music are added to the mix, including a special show recording of Radio Scotland legend Robbie Shepherd’s “Take The Floor”, it’s perhaps understandable why so many have the show dates circled on the farm kitchen calendar or in their personal diaries.

For the record, the now official Best Event in Scotland – major sponsor The Royal Bank of Scotland - takes place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh from Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24. See you there!

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Royal Highland Show – Facts And Figures 2012 - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Show – Facts And Figures 2012

Thursday May 10th 2012

The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland’s most iconic, enduring and historic brands – an annual showcase of all that’s best in farming, food and countryside.

A top summer attraction, the show has seen record-breaking attendances in recent years with the three-year average now standing at over 182,000.

All of these are contained within well-signposted designated areas making it easy for visitors to find their way around the showground.

The area within the showground extends to 40 hectares and there is 60 hectares for parking more than 20,000 vehicles - the largest car park in Scotland!

Countryside Area – Rural Action And Entertainment - Royal Highland Show 2012

Countryside Area – Rural Action And Entertainment

Thursday May 10th 2012

Anyone with an interest in all things rural should be heading for the Countryside Area at the Royal Highland Show. With trade stands, demonstrations and events, it’s a focal point for those with a love of the wide range of country sports, hobbies, crafts and leisure pursuits available in Scotland.

Whether actively involved or just curious, show visitors will find plenty of action and entertainment in this scenically landscaped area with its own loch, just adjacent to the West Gate of the showground.

“Naturally Inspiring” is the title of the initiative by the show’s Dumfries and Galloway Presidential Team. Activity and adventure will be a theme of the Dumfries & Galloway Village in the Countryside Area and kayaking and Segways will get people thinking about different ways of interacting with the varied landscape of the region.

Countryside rangers will meet with children and their families to uncover the natural tourism experiences available with a host of hands on, practical activities to highlight the area’s wildlife and countryside.

Children will also be encouraged to connect with the region’s cultural heritage in the Storytelling Tipi hosted by Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town. They’ll be joined by other “theme” towns, Castle Douglas Food Town and Kirkcudbright Artists’ Town.

There will be entertainment for adults in a Creative Arts area with performance artists. Drumlanrig Castle will illustrate the area’s cycling heritage and highlight the many reasons to visit the new home of the Galloway Country Fair. The National Trust is expected to showcase the stunning garden displays made possible in the region by the warming influence of the Gulf Stream and a group of food producers from Deliciously Good Food will invite visitors to sample a taste of the region’s finest food.

Many of the regular Countryside Area favourites such as the sheep dog team Quack Commandos, Elite Falconry and Mordor Gundogs will be demonstrating their skills in the main arena.

On the loch, Eoin Fairgrieve will show how to tempt that elusive trout or salmon to take the fly. A member of the Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors and a world team Spey casting champion, he has travelled the world demonstrating his skills and conducting fly fishing seminars.

In 2000, Eoin set up an angling development programme called “Tweedstart” to encourage more children to take up fishing. In 2005, he was appointed Scotland’s first Angling Development Officer and has since taught over 6000 children all aspects of fly fishing, including entomology, habitat and conservation as well as casting and fishing techniques.

Watching skilled craftsmen and women at work is a must-see attraction and among the range to be featured are three new to the show – boat building, targe making and silver engraving.

In celebration of Govan’s shipbuilding past and Scotland’s Gaelic heritage, GalGael is a community project building and sailing traditional boats. Ben Duffin runs his own boatbuilding business, working out of the trust’s workshop. At the show a completed Caledonian Yawl will be on display and another will be built on site.

The targe or Scottish shield was written into history in 1456 by an Act of the Scottish Parliament which demanded that anyone unable to shoot a bow had to arm themselves with an axe and targe to serve the King. Rab Cairney is keeping the tradition alive by handcrafting these 19 inch diameter wooden shields, backed with deer pelt and leather handles, some with elaborate studded designs.

Silver engraving is a craft skill that requires a steady hand and an artistic eye and Ruaridh Malcolmson, from fabled Edinburgh jewellers Hamilton and Inches, will be showing what’s involved on each day of the show.

The Rural Skills Marquee also features internationally acclaimed wildlife painter Derek Robertson, willow weaving by Geoff Forrest from Loch Doon in Ayrshire, advice on wildlife photography from Philip Price of Loch Visions and bagpipe making, repair and restoration by Pipe Major David “Blue” MacMurchie.

Outdoor activity includes woodturning with Gavin Phillips, the techniques involved in the trade of the wheelwright with Ian Grant and a drystone walling demonstration by Jim Grant.

The Countryside Area also hosts the Honey Marquee where there’s everything you need to know about bee-keeping.

With a full range of associated trade stands in the area, why not take the opportunity to get dressed for the countryside or equip yourself for shooting, fishing or walking. For stay at home types, a nice etching or painting will bring the rural scene right into your living room!

Royal Highland Show The Place To Be For Livestock - Royal Highland Show 2012

Royal Highland Show The Place To Be For Livestock

Thursday May 10th 2012

The Royal Highland Show will be the place to be next month to view some of the country’s best livestock.

With over 5000 entries from all over the UK and Ireland, the show will be living up to its recent “Best Event” award with a magnificent display of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, horses and poultry.

Show Manager David Dunsmuir said: “Once again we have been overwhelmed with entries and it will be a packed house, especially in the cattle hall and sheep marquees. We are grateful to all of our exhibitors for their support and wish them well in their individual quests to win a prize ticket.

“With this level of entries we can promise show visitors some keen competition in the judging rings and, of course, one of the spectacular sights of the show, the grand parades of prize winning cattle and horses.”

This year to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Jubilee, all livestock champions will be presented with a special rosette to mark the occasion.

In the beef cattle lines, where the overall champion will win the show’s top award the Queens Cup, Charolais exhibitors will be out in force to support the breed’s World Congress which is taking in the show as part of its 2012 itinerary. Entries at 133 are the largest in the section and followed by Limousin at 113 and Highland cattle at 106.

Two judges will officiate in the Charolais section – David Bondfield from Australia will place the females, with the bulls in the hands of Irishman Basil Bothwell from County Cavan.

With over 20 breed sections, sheep have the largest entry at almost 1800 with a mammoth task ahead for Texel judge Charlie Boden from Stockport who has 250 entries to place. Not far behind is William McAllister from Ballymena in Northern Ireland who will be judging 221 Beltex.

With three new sections for Connemaras, Re-Training of Racehorses and Lead Rein and First Ridden Show Hunter Ponies, light horse entries are approaching the 1700 mark. Mountain and moorland ponies under saddle lead the way with 194 entries. The big competition in the section is the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship with the winner going on to Horse of the Year in Birmingham to compete against champions from other shows. Judge is Mrs Mary Reveley from Cleveland.

A full list of entries is follows

Livestock entries for the 2012 Royal Highland Show (2011 entries in parentheses)

BEEF CATTLE 988 (996) - Beef Shorthorn 81 (81), Aberdeen Angus 96 (124), Galloway 17 (30), Belted Galloway 27 (31), Highland 106 (115), Hereford 50 (59), British Charolais 133 (73), British Simmental 87 (85), British Limousin 113 (113), British Blonde 41 (39), British Blue 67 (73), Salers 23 (26), Commercial 75 (77), Beef Breeder 72 (70).

DAIRY CATTLE 106 (131) - Ayrshire/Red and White 25/12 (41), Holstein 32 (54), Jersey 15 (16), Dairy Shorthorn 22 (20).

SHEEP 1777 (1686) - Blackface 68 (87), North Country Cheviot 82 (72), North Country Cheviot (Hill) 36 (30), Border Leicester 44 (42), Suffolk 91 (101), Cheviot 24 (25), Blue-faced Leicester 100 (98), Jacob 65 (55), Texels 250 (240), Ryeland 59 (57), Charollais 86 (85), Shetland 131 (112), Berrichon 26 (23), Scotch Mule 68 (48), Beltex 221 (201), Lleyn 78 (47), Hebridean 43 (40), Bleu du Maine 37 (36), Hampshire Down 40 (35), Swaledale 54 (41), Commercial 80 (78), Zwartbles 56 (62), North of England Mules 38 (39) (-). Note: Rouge L’Ouest – cancelled (32).

DAIRY GOATS 74 (117) - Adults 35 (52), Kids 17 (26), Milking 22 (39).

HEAVY HORSES 339 (319) - Clydesdale Males 33 (31), Clydesdale Females 73 (64), Highland Pony Males 60 (52), Highland Pony Females 108 (109), Shetland 65 (63).

LIGHT HORSES 1668 (1576) - Hunters In-Hand 48 (69), Hunters Under-Saddle 131 (153), Highland Ponies Under-Saddle 92 (72), M & M Lead Rein & First Ridden 48 (46), M & M Under-Saddle 194 (172), In-Hand Riding Ponies 24 (31), Hunter Pony Breeding 11 (16), Eriskay 17 (16) , M & M In-Hand (excl Connemaras) 45 (78), Welsh A 88 (77), Welsh B 38 (39), Welsh C 28 (28), Welsh D 50 (49), Arabs Under-Saddle 45 (28), Arabs In Hand 59 (55), Ridden Ponies 51 (44), Lead Rein & First Ridden 15 (26), Working Hunter Ponies 97 (105), Open Show Hunter Ponies 57 (57), Riding Horses 47 (38), Coloureds 163 (152), Side Saddle 34 (33), Donkeys 19 (21), Ridden Clydesdales 13 (13), Sports Horses 76 (74), M & M Workers 87 (84), Connemara In-Hand 44 (-), Show Hunter Pony Lead Rein & First Ridden 24 (-), Re-training of Racehorses 23 (-).

OTHER SECTIONS – Private Driving 26 (20), Heavy Horse Turnouts 84 (87), Harness, Grooming & Decoration 20 (24), Poultry 825 (641).

NOTE – Dairy Products, Honey, Farriery, Shearing and Fleece still to be finalised.