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.

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.

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.

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.

There was a strong demand for well-bred Cross Highland heifer calves at United Auctions annual breeding sale on 25 October, with buyers from as far afield as Ireland and Wales vying for the best lots.

By simply standing there, they won the hearts of just about every passer-by. Viewers were transfixed for ages admiring a pair of Highland Cattle. They seem to hark back to some ancient past and radiate the feeling that they are the real deal when it comes to cattle.

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.

We’re delighted to announce that the 3rd biennial award of the PATCH trophy will be made at Turriff Show this year. This is presented to the ‘Best Animal’ at the National Show of Highland Cattle.

With the recent death of Sir William Lithgow of Ormsary, the Highland Cattle Society has lost one of its longest established and most successful breeders.

One never can predict how any event such as our recent annual Oban sale will go as there are so many factors involved.

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.

Would members please email our Secretary/Treasurer, David Hyland with the name of the proposed attendee before 5pm on 2 February 2022.

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Lord Denham of Dunach Estate passed away on the 1 December 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the Extraordinary Members Meeting of the members of Highland Cattle Society will be held at The Royal Hotel, Oban on Saturday 12 February 2022 at 6pm prompt and by Zoom.

Download the form below for nomination(s) for the 2022 Extraordinary Members Meeting, which is due to take place on Saturday 12 February at 6pm at The Royal Hotel, Oban. This is for Council positions for 2022-2025, and there are four available.

Would members please note that effective Wednesday 15 December 2021, guidance regarding attendance at the workplace will be re-introduced.

It is with sadness that we have learned of the passing of Captain Alwyne Arthur Compton Farquharson, a former Highland Cattle Society council member and highly regarded breeder.

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Katharine Singleton-Smith, Ryewater fold on 6 September 2021.

Attendance for members at the EMM can be either in person or by Zoom but, with numbers limited at the venue, members must pre-register in order to be able to attend.

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Highland Cattle Drove on Sunday, 5 September 2021. A whopping £11,800 has been raised, so far, for Rotary Club Charities.