Highland cattle defied all the odds to record a strong trade for both bulls and heifers at their spring sale in Oban on Monday – with a record average for yearling heifers leading the charge.

The extreme floods and multiple landslides in Argyllshire certainly didn't stop the country's Highland cattle breeders putting on a show of pure quality at the autumn show and sale held in Oban.

A large presence of UK and overseas breeders ensured a good trade for Highland cattle at Oban on Monday where a top price of 22,000gns was paid for the overall male champion.

Highland Cattle breeders enjoyed a good day at the 125th annual autumn show and sale held at Oban on Monday, when a three-year-old heifer from the Glengarnock fold topped at 20,000gns.

History was well and truly made at the 131st annual spring show and sale of Highland cattle at Oban on Monday, when a new breed record of 27000gns was achieved for a three-year-old bull from the Sorne fold at Kirriemuir, Angus.

The Highland Cattle Society’s annual autumn show and sale made a welcome return to Oban Livestock Centre this week, where a top price of 10000gns was achieved for the overall champion from the McConachie family’s Culfoich fold.

A recent online sale of Highland cattle conducted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts saw trade reach a top of 2400gns for an in-calf cow from the Hunters fold.

The Highland Cattle Society Autumn Sale of Pedigree Cattle took place on Monday, October 12, 2020. The market was a lot quieter than normal due to current COVID-19 restrictions with only vendors and buyers allowed to attend.