On Saturday, November 15, in perfect weather conditions Bute Agricultural Society held it’s annual Ploughing Match at Acholter farm by kind permission of Ian and Alison Livingston.
At least 18 ploughmen showed the skill and patience involved in working the ground in the remarkably dry field near Ettrick Bay.
Judge Willie Reid from Campbeltown crowned his champion ploughman as Ian Livingston of Acholter Farm, ploughing with his Grey Ferguson tractor and his Ransome Robin plough.
The Bute Agricultural Society committee wanted to thank all entrants, helpers, those who donated to and bought tickets for the raffle and Willie Reid, the Judge, for making the day a success.
Results
Grey Ferguson plus Ferguson Plough: 1, – Jonathan Mayberry.
8”-10” Double Furrow-Broken Fur: 1, – Iain Livingstone; 2, – William McMillan.
Over 10” Double Furrow Ransom Plough: 1, – Robert McKechnie; 2, – Tom McMillan; 3, – Terry Rooney.
Over 10” Double Furrow: 1, – Chris Mccrone; 2, – Richard McKrindle; 3, – Iain Hamilton.
Reversible: 1, – Lewis Robertson; 2, – Cameron Laird.
Juniors: 1, – Cameron Laird.
Novice: 1, – Pat McLachlan.
Best Start: Iain Hamilton.
Best Finish: Tom McMillan.
Straightest Lot: Robert McKechnie.
Most Level Lot: Iain Livingstone.
Best Ins and Outs: Robert McKechnie.
Best Lot by BJAC Member: Lewis Robertson.
Best Kept Tractor: Terry Rooney.
Best Lot by a Ford Tractor: Terry Rooney.
Best Lot by a John Deere Tractor: Lewis Robertson.
Best Lot by a MF Tractor: Iain Livingstone.
Best Hired Ploughman: Richard McKrindle.
Best Lot by a Juvenile: Cameron Laird.
Best Lot over 10”: Robert McKechnie.
Best lot under 10”: Iain Livingstone.
Best Lot by a Vintage Outfit: Iain Livingstone.
Best of all other Classes: Robert McKechnie.
Best Lot by a Bute Entrant: Iain Livingstone.
Best Lot Championship: Iain Livingstone.
