Dalkeith farm show's best baa none!
Crowds flocked to Dalkeith Farm Show on Saturday.
For the first time, a sheep was awarded champion of champions – with winning farmer Roderick Runciman having a bit of trouble keeping hold of the camera-shy animal and his trophy
Crowds enjoyed the bright sunshine, amid music from the Penicuik Pipe Band, children's rides, face-painting and gladiator jousting.
Baton twirlers the Northern Lites made their first appearance, with energetic displays to pop songs by Amy Macdonald, the Proclaimers and the Pet Shop Boys.
Dalkeith Agricultural Society chairman, Bill Gray, said: "Again, very lucky with the weather. We've had a fantastic turn out of stock, both in terms of quality and quantity and we are indebted to all the exhibitors for coming to support us and show their stock. The quality of the trade stands was super."
It was the second and final show for Mr Gray, who added: "Can I, as retiring chairman, thank everybody who has supported me and the show, particularly Midlothian Council, which has given us gates and marquees to help run the event."
The society's secretary Doreen Biggar, said: "It went very well, there seemed to be a lot of people. The fine day certainly made it a relaxed atmosphere."
Organisers of the annual show, which has now been going for more than 100 years, introduced the champion of champions category on the centenary year.
Five pages of pictures plus results in this week's Midlothian Advertiser - on sale now.
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