Caithness County Show: Judges 'very impressed' with industrial entries
Industrial convener Jacquelene Macleod reported that the number of entries was the highest so far in her nine years in the post.
"We have a very high number of entries this year, 622, the most since I've been industrial convener," she said.
"It's a very high standard. The judges were very impressed with everything."
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Junior/intermediate trophies – Kathryn Mackenzie Shields for most points in junior section – Five to eight years: Max Mackay. Nine to 12 years: Laura Polson.
Ashcroft Perpetual Shield for most points in junior section and Society Shield: Lewis Budge and Max Mackay.
Best exhibit in junior section – Five to eight years: William Innes. Nine to 12 years: Laura Polson.
Lawrence Perpetual Trophy for most points in intermediate section: Cameron Mackay.
Granton Mains Perpetual Shield for best exhibit in intermediate section: Cameron Mackay.
Thurso Camera Club Trophy for best photograph overall (junior and intermediate sections): Brooke Bain.
Society Shield for most points in pre-school section: Lewis Budge.
Best exhibit in pre-school section: Emmi Sinclair.
Junior, nine to 12 years – Colour photograph, My Favourite Hobby: Rachel Innes, Stirkoke Mains.
A bird feeder: Carina Gleeson, Wick.
Decorated chocolate bark: Laura Polson, Janetstown.
Intermediate – Colour photograph, My Favourite View: Cameron Mackay, Hill of Forse.
Three brownies: Cameron Mackay.
Four cheese straws: Cameron Mackay.
Under-fives – Animal drawing: Ayla McAllan, Wick.
Pasta necklace: Emmi Sinclair.
Three decorated fairy cakes: Lewis Budge, Halkirk.
Five to eight years – Colour photograph, My Favourite Book: Brooke Bain, Aberdeen.
Bug hotel: Calder Budge, Knockglass Farm, Watten.
Three piece of non-bake traybake: William Innes, Stirkoke Mains.
Nan Budge Perpetual Trophy for most points in baking classes 1-13: Donna Allan.
Nan Bremner Silver Teapot (perpetual) for best exhibit in baking and preserves classes 1-19: Annie Mackay, Thurso (lemon and lime marmalade).
Best exhibit in baking classes 1-13: Beth Dunnett, Halkirk (three decorated cupcakes).
Best exhibit in preserves classes 14-19: Annie Mackay.
Caithness Agricultural Society Spoon for most points in preserves classes 14-19: Annie Mackay.
Baking – Three cherry oven scones: Donna Allan, Dunbeath.
Three pancakes: Linda Levack, Spittal.
Three decorated cupcakes: Beth Dunnett.
Three custard creams: Bernadette Begg, Watten.
Three banana muffins: Sheila Gillon, Lower Toftingall.
Madeira cake: Amy Walker, Thurso.
Decorated chocolate sponge with filling: Donna Allan.
Chocolate and peanut butter loaf: Catherine Bain, Aberdeen.
Three blondies: Katie Dunnett, Ackergill.
Three filled vol-au-vents: Donna Allan.
Small ramekin of mackerel pâté: Lesley Hendry, Thuster.
Six pieces of tablet: Linda Lamb, Wick.
Six meringue fudge pieces: Donna Allan.
Jar of red tomato chutney: Marlene Macdonald, Thurso.
Jar of orange curd: Annie Mackay.
Jar of mixed berry jam: Jill Tilt, Watten.
Jar of lemon and lime marmalade: Annie Mackay.
Small ramekin sweet chilli dip: Jill Tilt.
Jar of apple sauce: Lesley Hendry.
Thurso Townswomen's Guild Perpetual Quaich for most points in handicrafts classes 20-39: Annie Mackay.
Perpetual Salver presented by Mrs L Gunn for best exhibit in handicrafts classes 20-39: Shirley Mackay.
Jack and Jean Saxon Perpetual Trophy for best exhibit in handicrafts classes 20-43: Shirley Mackay.
Hawkhill Perpetual Trophy for most points in industrial section: Annie Mackay.
Handicrafts – Knitted rectangular baby blanket: Liz MacDonald, Thurso.
Children's crochet cardigan: Amy Walker.
Adult's knitted headband: Annie Mackay.
Twiddle muff: Liz MacDonald.
Best use of 50g wool: Annie Mackay.
Machine-sewn draught excluder: Shirley Mackay, Thurso.
Machine-sewn Christmas stocking: Shirley Mackay.
Item made from recycled denim: Annie Mackay.
Best use of 1m x 1m square of material: Shirley Mackay.
Hand-sewn pet toy: Christine Sutherland, Ulbster.
Cross-stitch picture: Rachael Robertson, Wick.
Embroidered picture: S Alexander, Sortat, Lyth.
Picture in felting: S Alexander.
Congratulations card: Liz MacDonald.
Hot-water bottle cover, any craft: Annie Mackay.
Tea-light holder, any craft: Judith Crow, Westfield.
A table runner: Shirley Mackay.
Small item of upholstery: Annie Mackay.
Mobile phone pouch: Val Ashpool, East Mey.
Article in any other craft: Norma Craven, Wick.
Eggs and dairy – Crannag Perpetual Quaich for most points in egg classes: Iona and Hamish Warren.
Caithness Ornithological and Fur Society Cup for best exhibit in egg classes: Iona and Hamish Warren.
Lapwood Perpetual Trophy for most points in dairy produce section: Doris Gunn.
Best exhibit in dairy section: Doris Gunn.
Half-dozen brown hen eggs: Iona and Hamish Warren, Tannach.
Half-dozen tinted hen eggs: Harrison Taylor and Emily Sinclair, Latheron Mains.
Half-dozen speckled hen eggs: Iona and Hamish Warren.
Half-dozen duck eggs: Iona and Hamish Warren.
Heaviest hen egg: Claire Lowe, Rampyards, Watten,
Half-dozen any variety not specified in schedule already: Iona and Hamish Warren.
Half-pound of salt butter: Sheila Gillon.
Half-pound of fresh butter: Doris Gunn, Ackergill.
Crowdie: Doris Gunn.
Photography – Perpetual trophy presented by Robert MacDonald, Northern Studios, for best photograph in classes 44-48: Colin Campbell.
Stemster Cup presented by Mrs C Coghill and family, Stemster Mains, Halkirk, for best exhibit in class 44, Caithness photograph: Donna Falconer.
Best exhibit in photography section, classes 44-49: Colin Campbell.
Colour photograph, Caithness theme – Caithness Hidden Gem: Donna Falconer, Castletown.
Colour photograph, Favourite Walk: Lydia Crow, Croy.
Colour photograph, Wildlife: Colin Campbell, Halkirk.
Four colour photographs on one theme: Colin Campbell.
Colour photograph with caption: Kathleen Gunn, West Watten.
Computer-generated photograph: Judith Crow.
Art – John O'Groat Trophy for best exhibit in art section, classes 40-43: Jan Gleeson, Wick.
Rowan Bank Perpetual Trophy for best exhibit in industrial section: Colin Campbell.
Line drawing: Isobel Grewcock, Ackergill.
Painting in oil: S Alexander, Lyth, and Virginia Crow, Westfield.
Painting in watercolour: Jan Gleeson.
Painting in pastels: Virginia Crow.
