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Celebrating the Success of the Banchory Charity Stock Judging Event

  • Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 18 June 2026
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00401

That the Parliament notes the success of a recent charity stock judging event, which was held on 13 June 2026, near Banchory; recognises that the event brought together farmers, young people and members of the wider community at Darnford Farm; understands that the event featured cattle and sheep judging competitions across open, young farmer and junior sections, alongside a social programme aimed at strengthening connections across the agricultural sector; further understands that the event was organised by the Royal Northern Agricultural Society and sponsored by Virgin Money to raise funds for agricultural charity, RSABI; commends the organisers, sponsors and volunteers for delivering a well-supported event that highlighted the importance of agriculture to the north east economy and provided opportunities for skills development among the next generation of farmers, with around 500 people in attendance; recognises the role that such events play in supporting rural charities and promoting wellbeing within the farming community, and wishes all involved continued success in future events that celebrate rural life in Aberdeenshire West.