- Saturday 20th September
- Pollok Country Park
- Free entry
- Gates open 10.00am, Judging starts 11.00am
City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show 2008
The 2008 City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show took place in Pollok Country Park on Saturday 20th September.
Billed as the largest show of Highland Cattle in the UK Glasgow City Council is proud to host the event for the 5th year and looks forward to welcoming cattle breeders from around the country to Pollok Country Park voted European Best Park 2008.
Judging the cattle will be Jack Ramsay from the Millerston Fold a well known highland cattle breeder and respected judge. He will be judging cattle in 13 classes covering all ages and both sexes so come along and enjoy the spectacle.
In addition to the cattle judging there will be lots for the family to see and do with arena acts featuring the intrepid Drakes of Hazard, falconry flying and static displays, dog agility displays, watch the farrier at work as the Clydesdale Horses have new shoes fitted, children’s entertainment, live music, children’s rides, countryside activities with the Countryside Rangers and the Royal Highland Education Trust, craft and food markets – a great day out for all the family. Free entry. Gates open at 10.00am with cattle judging starting at 11.00am
Entertainment
In addition to the Highland Cattle there will be lots going on with:
- Children’s entertainment
- Events arenas with the world famous sheepdog and duck display team The Drakes of Hazard; Falconry flying displays and Dog Agility demonstrations
- Fresh Food Market
- Craft Marquees
- Countryside Ranger activities
- Pipe Band
- Brass Band
- Highland Cattle Information Stand
- Royal Highland Education Trust
- Children’s Rides & Inflatables
- Farrier fitting the Clydesdales with new shoes
- Come along and meet ‘Big Calder’ the inflated highland gentleman!!
2006 Results
A full list of the 2006 results can be downloaded here (PDF 17k)
Further Information:
Glasgow City Council
Land and Environmental Services
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow G43 1AT
Phone: 0141 636 6920
E-mail: les@glasgow.gov.uk