ROTHESAY Horticultural Society’s 2026 Show provided a colourful spectacle after moving two weeks earlier in the calendar following requests from exhibitors. The change resulted in a welcome increase in floral displays, although fruit and vegetable entries were noticeably down. Photography and handicraft sections were well supported, while visitors also enjoyed a tombola and afternoon tea at Isle of Bute Parish Church.
Floral Classes
4 Sweet Peas – Cathy McKirdy; 5 Sweet Peas – Cathy McKirdy; 6 Hybrid Tea Rose – Jacqueline Ford; 7 Hybrid Tea Roses – Jacqueline Ford; 8 Miniature/Patio Roses – Mark Crawford; 14 Herbaceous Flowers – Alana Ingram; 15 Flowers – Carol Anne Frankland; 20 Lilies – Janet Bentley; 25 Large Flowering Gladioli – Jacqueline Ford; 30 Nasturtiums – Jacqueline Ford; 31 Flowering Shrub – Zareya Macgilliuray; 32 Flowering Shrub – Jessica Timms; 33 Foliage Shrubs – Mark Crawford; 34 Clematis – Eliz McKirdy; 35 Single Flowering Stem – Cathy McKirdy; 36 Hydrangeas – Mark Crawford; 39 Dahlias – Les Hill; 40 Floral Art – Mark Crawford; 41 Basket Case – Mark Crawford; 42 Floral Art – Karen Crawford; 102 Top Vase – Mark Crawford.
Trophies: Kames Cup – Carol Anne Frankland; Perston Cup – Janet Bentley; John Hunter Cup – Jacqueline Ford; Robert McKellar Challenge Cup – Mark Crawford; Colonel W. J. Beach Challenge Cup – Les Hill; Sir Norman Lamont Bart Challenge Trophy – Mark Crawford; David Crawford Cup – Karen Crawford; Top Vase Premier Award/Trophy – Mark Crawford.
Pot Plants
78 Small Cactus – Frances Adam; 79 Cactus – Jacqueline Ford; 80 Succulent – Bryan Lyle; 81 Coleus – Mark McCormack; 82 Fern – Zareya Macgilliuray; 83 Tuberous Begonia – Les Hill; 85 Pelargonium – Jacqueline Ford; 88 Orchid – Cathy McKirdy; 91 Summer Bulbs – Wendy Wilkie; 94 Herbaceous Plant – Jacqueline Ford; 96 Foliage – Frances Adam; 97 Pot Plant – Mark McCormack; 98 Fuchsia – Mark McCormack.
Trophies: Ascog Cup – Frances Adam; John Wallace Cup – Cathy McKirdy.
Hanging Baskets & Planters
99 Hanging Basket – Les Hill; 101 Small Planter – Denise Hassall.
Trophies: Bute Garden Furniture Trophy – Denise Hassall; Adams Cup – Les Hill.
Fruit & Tomatoes
103 Cherry Tomatoes – Cathy McKirdy; 104 Tomatoes – Bryan Lyle; 106 Yellow Tomatoes – Cathy McKirdy; 107 Grapes – Bryan Lyle; 108 Peaches/Plums – William Adam; 109 Dessert Apples – William Adam; 110 Cooking Apples – William Adam; 111 Pears – Bryan Lyle; 112 Soft Fruits – Bryan Lyle.
Trophy: James McMillan Trophy – Bryan Lyle.
Vegetables
114 Collection of Vegetables – Rothesay Joint Campus; 120 Shallots – William Adam; 136 French Beans – Cathy McKirdy; 137 Runner Beans – Jacqueline Ford; 138 Peas – Cathy McKirdy; 142 Cucumbers – Bryan Lyle; 148 Any Other Vegetable – Cathy McKirdy; 149 Pot Herb – Zareya Macgilliuray; 151 Medicinal Plant – Jacqueline Ford.
Handicrafts
152 Knitted Garment for Baby – Elizabeth Dickson; 153 Hat – Melanie Williams; 154 Crochet – Lynsey Martin; 155 Scarf – Helen Sprowl; 157 Embroidered Piece – Mike Kimber; 159 Origami – Zareya Macgilliuray; 160 Cable Stitch – Angela Scott; 161 Knitted Toy – Elizabeth Dickson; 162 Article – Melanie Williams; 163 Any Item – Melanie Williams; 164 Sugarcraft – Jean Muir; 166 Upcycled Item – Jacqueline Ford.
Trophies: Helen Wood Trophy – Elizabeth Dickson; Woolshop Cup – Melanie Williams.
Photography & Art
167 Painting – Frances Adam; 168 Painting – Paula Duncan; 169 Picture – Frances Adam; 170 Photography – Jessica Timms; 171 Black & White Photography – Zareya Macgilliuray; 172 Photograph of a Bird – Jessica Timms.
Trophies: Chorad Cup – Frances Adam; Russell Darling Cup – Jessica Timms.
Baking & Preserves
173 Cherry Cake – Margaret Baker; 174 Friands – Wendy Wilkie; 175 Tray Bake – Zareya Macgilliuray; 176 Chocolate Chip Cookies – Wendy Wilkie; 177 Cheese Scones – Zareya Macgilliuray; 178 Decorated Cupcakes – Wendy Wilkie; 179 Brown Bread – Elise Mackirdy; 180 Walnut Bread – Paula Duncan; 181 Lemon Drizzle Loaf – Elizabeth Mackirdy Ramsay; 182 Apricot Chutney – Paula Duncan; 183 Raspberry Jam – Wendy Wilkie; 184 Lemon/Lime Marmalade – Barbara Taylor; 185 Apple Jelly – Paula Duncan; 186 Whisky Fudge – Barbara Taylor; 187 Coconut Ice – Zareya Macgilliuray; 188 Allergy-Friendly Baking – Wendy Wilkie; 189 Rhubarb Pie – Jane Tanner; 190 Pancakes – Wendy Wilkie.
Trophies: Charles Muir Trophy – Wendy Wilkie; Dr Joyce Ritchie Trophy – Barbara Taylor.
Wine
193 White Wine – Mike Kimber; 194 Red Wine – Mike Kimber; 195 Home Brew – Mike Kimber; 197 Sloe Gin – Jacqueline Ford; 198 Other Liqueur – Mike Kimber; 199 Fruit Cordial – Marjory Leitch.
Trophy: Barr Cup – Mike Kimber.
Teenage Section – 13 to 17 Years
206 Pot Plant – Lucy Mochrie; 207 Flower and Foliage Arrangement – Lucy Mochrie; 209 Photograph – Lucy Mochrie; 210 Birthday Card – Anna Mochrie; 212 Painting/Drawing of a Flower – Lucy Mochrie.
Trophies: Nancy Smith Cup – Lucy Mochrie; Carlaw Cup – Lucy Mochrie.
Older Children – 5 to 8 Years
223 Pressed Flowers – Orlaith Campbell; 224 Animal – Orlaith Campbell.
Trophy: Catherine Slaven Rae Shield – Orlaith Campbell.
Pre-School Children
227 Hand/Foot Stamping Picture – Leo Zan-Kryser; 228 Decorated Shoe Box – Vinnie McDonald; 229 Decorated Toilet Roll – Lucia Soane.
Show Special Prize
Royal Burgh of Rothesay Challenge Cup for Most Prizes in the Show – Jacqueline Ford.
