27/04/2026
๐ฉ๐จโฌ๏ธ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ
We are pleased to share details of upcoming events within the Border Aberdeen Angus Club calendar. We hope to see strong support from members across what promises to be a busy season.
๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ
Saturday 16th May
Kindly hosted by Ian Watson & Jim Ford at Kersquarter Aberdeen Angus, Kelso
We are excited to welcome the first Scottish Young Development Programme (YDP) Workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone aged 8โ24 to get involved, meet like-minded young people, and develop valuable cattle handling and showing skills.
Whether a beginner or experienced, attendees can build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy a great day out.
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Members who are willing to volunteer and assist the young participants throughout the day are warmly encouraged to get involved. If you are interested in helping, please contact Claire Morrison at:๐ง [email protected]
๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐:
Kersquarter Aberdeen Angus herd will also be open to visiting members towards the end of the day, offering a valuable opportunity to view the cattle and discuss the herd with the hosts.
๐ก๐ฆ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ โ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ
Wednesday 10th June 2026
Hosted by club members John, Marion and Wanda Tilson, this flagship event organised by the National Sheep Association Scotland is widely recognised as Scotlandโs premier sheep event and a key date for progressive livestock farmers.
Set at Wedderlie Farm, a highly regarded mixed enterprise in the Scottish Borders, the day will provide a valuable insight into modern, efficient livestock systems, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and profitability.
Visitors can expect:
โข A wide range of leading trade stands showcasing the latest products, services, and technology
โข High-quality breed displays from across the UK
โข Practical working demonstrations and competitions
โข Informative seminars covering current industry topics
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The Border Aberdeen Angus Club will host a pop-up stand and banner within the Aberdeen Angus area. Members will be on hand throughout the day to engage with visitors, promote the breed, and showcase the strength and quality of cattle within our region. This is an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of the club, your support on the day would be greatly appreciated.
๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐จ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ โ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ผ
Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July 2026
Held on the last Friday and Saturday of July at Springwood Park, Kelso, the Border Union Show is one of the most important agricultural events in our region and a key fixture in the club calendar. With its strong livestock sections and wide-ranging competitions, the show offers an outstanding platform to showcase Aberdeen Angus cattle and promote the breed to a large audience. We strongly encourage members to support the show, exhibit where possible, and help maintain a strong Border Aberdeen Angus presence at this event.
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Saturday 1st August 2026
Held at the scenic Duns Castle Estate, the Duns Show remains a valued and well-supported event within the Borders farming calendar. The club will once again have a presence, and member support is vital to its continued success.
โข Volunteers are required for tent set-up on the Friday prior to the show
โข Contributions of home baking are always greatly appreciated and remain a highlight for visitors to the stand
This is a fantastic opportunity to promote the breed, engage with the public, and enjoy a great day. Supporting Club Presence at Shows Across all events, member involvement plays a crucial role in promoting the Border Aberdeen Angus Club and the wider breed. Whether exhibiting cattle, helping on the stand, or simply attending and engaging with visitors, your support helps strengthen the clubโs profile and reputation. We look forward to bringing members together throughout the show season.
๐ญ๐ฑ๐ฌ & ๐๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ โ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ต
Friday 14th August 2026
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society invites members to attend the 150 & Beyond Finale at Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens
Ballindalloch Distillery Tour | 10:00am โ 12:00 noon
The day will begin with a guided tour of Ballindalloch Distillery, including the opportunity to view, taste, and purchase a specially created single estate malt whisky.
150th & Beyond Finale | 12:00 noon โ 4:00pm
โข Arrival drinks and music from the Strathspey and Reel Fiddlers
โข Viewing of select Ballindalloch Aberdeen-Angus cattle
โข Heritage displays including paintings, prizeware, and original records
โข Official launch of the Helical System
โข Unveiling of the 150th Herd Book
โข Lunch in the gardens and social activities
Tickets: ยฃ50 per person (maximum 5 per member)
All herd numbers linked to ticket purchases will be entered into a draw, with the first 50 drawn receiving a ยฃ20 credit to their Aberdeen-Angus account.
๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐
Members are asked to email Sian (Club Secretary) if they plan to attend, and to indicate whether they would be interested in joining a herd visit enroute.
This proposed visit would be located within reach of the Borders, allowing attendance even for those not travelling on to Ballindalloch.
The club has approached a herd based in the Lothians to host this visit, with confirmation to follow.
๐๐น๐๐ฏ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ โ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ, ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ผ๐น๐บ
Saturday 22nd August 2026 | 15:30 for 16:00 start
Join us for what promises to be an insightful and enjoyable visit to Romavale, Denholm, home to Jim and James Logan near Hawick. The visit will begin at Milrighall, Selkirk (TD7 4QJ), where members will commence the tour which will finish at Romavale for the main herd visit and a BBQ. This progressive Borders enterprise offers a strong example of a diversified and forward-thinking farming business, combining:
โข Pedigree Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle
โข A commercial and organic sheep enterprise
โข A well-developed, forage-based system built around efficient grassland management
Members will have the opportunity to:
โข View the suckler herd and discuss breeding decisions
โข Explore how forage utilisation and grassland management underpin performance
โข Gain insight into how the business balances pedigree breeding with commercial realities
โข Discuss practical approaches to resilience, efficiency, and continual improvement
The visit will conclude with a BBQ at Romavale, providing an excellent opportunity to catch up with fellow members in a relaxed setting.
๐๐น๐๐ฏ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป โ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ (๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐๐)
The Club Herd Competition will once again take place in September. A judge has been approached, and the club is currently awaiting confirmation of availability before making the final announcement.
Classes will remain unchanged from previous years.
โข Group of Three Cows
โข Stock Bull
โข Heifer Calves (JanโMar)
โข Heifer Calves (Apr onwards)
โข Bull Calves (JanโMar)
โข Bull Calves (Apr onwards)
Further details and entry information will be issued in due course.
Members are kindly reminded that any outstanding entry fees from previous Herd Competitions should be settled in full prior to submitting entries for the 2026 competition.
๐ง๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฐ๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐
Early October (Date TBC)
We are delighted to welcome Robert Gilchrist for what promises to be a highly informative technical meeting, offering club members a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the Society on key developments shaping the future of the breed. A central focus of the meeting will be the introduction and practical application of the new Helical registry system, alongside updates on performance recording and genetic evaluation tools.
Key areas will include:
โข Improved registration efficiency and reduced turnaround times
โข Enhanced herd data access and DNA tracking
โข Development and application of Terminal, Maternal, and forthcoming Dairy Indexes
There will also be opportunity for discussion and questions, allowing members to better understand how these developments can support breeding decisions and commercial performance. Further details will be circulated in due course.
๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ & ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐
Sale: Wednesday 14th October 2026 | Borderway Mart
Sale of the entire adult portion of the renowned Hallington Herd of pedigree Aberdeen Angus females on behalf of Messrs Alan R Lawson & Son, South Farm, Hallington.
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(Early October โ date to be confirmed)
Hallington will host a joint Club Herd Sale Preview / Open Day, offering members and local farmers the opportunity to view the sale cattle and their progeny ahead of the auction. This will provide valuable insight into the strength, consistency, and breeding behind the herd, and a chance to discuss the cattle in a relaxed and informative environment prior to sale day. Further details will follow.
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January 2027
The Club Annual Bull Walk is scheduled for mid-January 2027.
Locations will be dependent on entries forward for the February 2027 bull sales at, Galbraith Stirling Bull Sales, Unites Auctions, Stirling
Please note, the direction of travel alternates annually, and in 2027 the route will run North to South.
๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐น๐๐ฏ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐๐
Across all events, member involvement plays a vital role in promoting both the club and the breed. Your continued supportโwhether exhibiting, volunteering, or attendingโis greatly appreciated.
