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Robert Phillip

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Robert Phillip on Saturday 24 February. Robert was a much loved and respected member of the Highland Cattle world and will be truly missed.

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Alexander Garrick

Peacefully at Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin on Sunday, 12 November 2023, Alexander (Alex) Garrick died, aged 78 years. Loving husband of Rosie (nee Cockburn), dearly loved dad of Nina and Mark, dear father-in-law of Alistair and Jackie, proud and devoted granda of Blair and Miriam.

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Jean Turner

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the sudden passing of Jean Turner, wife of former President Richard Turner, Fellbeck Fold.

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Hugh MacPhail

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Hugh MacPhail on Thursday 6 July. Hugh was a much loved and respected member of the Highland Cattle world and will be truly missed.

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The Sir William Young Award

Our warmest congratulations go to Dochy and Silvia Ormiston on receiving the Sir William Young Award for their outstanding contribution to livestock breeding in Scotland.

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Margaret Thomson

Sadly, on Saturday 6 May 2023 (Neilston Show day), the Woodneuk family lost another member when Margaret Thomson peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side.

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Roddy McDougall

On Monday afternoon at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow, our friend and Chairman of the West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club, Roddy McDougall sadly passed away.

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The Andrew Morrow Award goes to…

Andrew Morrow was a larger-than-life personality and many members of the Highland Cattle Society had been privy to his great enthusiasm for the breed and his tremendous zest for life.

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Liz Gwynn

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Liz Gwynn, much-loved Secretary of the Midlands and Southern Club, on Monday 6 February.

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Bill Fiddler

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Bill Fiddler, who sadly died on 28 December at home. Bill and his wife Marie ran the Loch Maree fold of Highland Cattle in Chorley, Lancashire.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Highland Cattle Society are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty was Patron of our Society for 70 years, her dedication to farming and rural life will never be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family at this sad time.

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Jeannie MacColl

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Jeannie MacColl on Wednesday 19 January, peacefully at home with her family at her bedside.

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