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Plenty to see at the Yell Show

Shetland News @shetnews
Ellie Sinclair, from Herra, Yell, introduces her caddy lamb, Nibbles, to Owen Manson (4), from Sand, and his cousin Lewis Peterson (5), from Tingwall. Thankfully, Nibbles appears to be on her best behaviour. Photo: Malcolm Younger

THE AGRICULTURAL show season wrapped up in style on Saturday in Yell with plenty to see and do for folk of all ages.

There was plenty of livestock on show as well as produce, knitwear and just about everything else.

Thanks to Malcolm Younger for this selection of photos from the 2026 Yell Show, which highlight that people came from across Shetland to the isle for the day.

Jodie Saunders, from Mid Yell, with her two-year-old Suffolk ewe, which was crowned overall show champion at the Yell Show. She also won overall pure-breed, best Suffolk, and champion Cheviot and Suffolk. Joining them are sponsor Campbell Johnson, director of C.W. Johnson Ltd, and NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon, from Aberdeenshire. Photo: Malcolm Younger
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It was a diesel-powered victory for Leighton Johnson, from Mid Yell, whose family dog Diesel was crowned champion pet. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Brian Nicolson, from Cullivoe, Yell, with his three-year-old, twice-sheared North Country Cheviot, which was crowned champion Cheviot. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Top dog! Craig Johnson, from West Sandwick, Yell, with his five-year-old border collie, Boss, who won overall champion sheepdog and reserve showfield champion. Joining them is visiting judge and NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon, from Aberdeenshire. Photo: Malcolm Younger

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Three-year-old Ryan Nicolson, from Breiwick, Eshaness, has a quacking good time trying his hand at the hook-a-duck stall. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Four-year-old Emmie White, from Tumlin, Bixter, is delighted with the colourful unicorn painted on her face by her mother – a little show-day magic. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Decisions, decisions…visitors eye up the tempting selection of home bakes for sale at the Yell Show. Photo: Malcolm Younger
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Three-year-old James Odie, from Aith, enjoys some quality time with his granddad, Laurence Odie, from Burravoe, as they watch the judging of the showfield champion. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Sharing a laugh are good friends, from left, Stephen Robertson, from Tingwall, Christopher Nicolson and Steven Laurenson, both from Wethersta, and David Johnson, from Brae. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Keeping cool at the Yell Show with a well-earned ice cream are, from left, Lewis Odie (11), Bobby Odie (9), Thomas Odie (2), Dylan Odie (14), Fraser Ross-Smith (2), James Odie (3), John Odie and Laurence Odie with his granddaughter, Karis Odie (3). Photo: Malcolm Younger
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There is always time for a good yarn – and some of the very best yarns are spun at the show. Ronald Robertson, from Gossabrough, Yell, catches up with Clive Mouat, from Voe, who is wearing what he proudly describes as his “ceremonial hat” for special occasions. Photo: Malcolm Younger
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Dressed for the occasion and full of smiles, two-year-old Marla Gifford, from Scalloway, thoroughly enjoys her day at the Yell Show. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Jeannie Tulloch, from Clousta, takes a closer look at the exhibits on display at the Yell Show. Photo: Malcolm Younger
There was a constant supply of live music in the shed throughout the day, keeping Yell Show visitors entertained – and a few toes tapping. Photo: Malcolm Younger
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Welcome aboard: Yell route master Michael Williamson, (right), gives Lerwick guizer jarl Lynden Nicolson a tour of the ferry bridge as the squad makes its way to the Yell Show. Captain Lynden has a certain ring to it! Photo: Malcolm Younger
The home-bake sale draws a huge crowd at the end of the Yell Show. There was no shortage of buyers – or volunteers willing to conduct a taste test. Photo: Malcolm Younger
Five-year-old Jessica-Rose Sinclair, from Herra, Yell, heads home from the Yell Show wearing a winning smile – and clutching the all-important biscuit. Photo: Malcolm Younger

Results

* denotes a trophy.

Cattle

Judge: Ellis Mutch

Any breed or cross

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* A01 Crofters milking cow on tether in milk J&A Nicholson    

Cross bred beef

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* A11 Cow Priest Bros Tom Thomason J&A Nicholson
* A12 Cow with calf at foot Priest Bros Priest Bros J&A Nicholson
* A13 Heifer in milk Priest Bros J&A Nicholson  
* A14 Heifer with calf at foot Priest Bros J&A Nicholson  
* A15 Stot calf 6-12 months Priest Bros Priest Bros J&A Nicholson
* A16 Stot calf under 6 months J&A Nicholson J&A Nicholson Tom Thomason
* A17 Heifer calf 6-12 months J&A Nicholson Priest Bros J&A Nicholson
* A18 Heifer calf under 6 months Priest Bros Tom Thomason J&A Nicholson
* A19 Heifer in calf Priest Bros Priest Bros Tom Thomason
* A20 Heifer over 12 months, not in calf Priest Bros Tom Thomason  
* A21 Stot over 12 months Priest Bros Haa of Aywick Marah Mann
A22 Non continental cow Tom Thomason J&A Nicholson Priest Bros
A23 Non continental cow with calf at foot Tom Thomason    
A24 Non continental calf under 12 months Tom Thomason Tom Thomason  
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Special awards

Award Winner
* Best butcher’s animal Tom Thomason – Stot over 12 months
* Champion cross bred cattle Priest Bros – Heifer in calf
* Reserve champion cross bred cattle Priest Bros – Heifer with calf at foot
* Champion calf J&A Nicholson – Stot calf under 6 months
* Best opposite sex to champion calf J&A Nicholson – Heifer calf under 6 months
Champion sired by Simmental bull Priest Bros – Heifer in milk
Reserve champion sired by Simmental bull Priest Bros – Cow
Best animal sired by Angus bull Tom Thomason – Cow
Champion sired by Limousin bull Priest Bros – Heifer in calf
Reserve champion sired by Limousin bull J&A Nicholson – Stot calf under 6 months
Champion sired by Shorthorn bull Tom Thomason – Heifer calf under 6 months
Reserve champion sired by Shorthorn bull J&A Nicholson – Heifer in milk
* Best native animal Tom Thomason – Cow
* Most prizewinning points in cattle section Priest Bros

Sheep

Judges: Shetland tups – Harold Gilfillan and Lindsay Hunter; Shetland female sheep – Magnus Gilfillan and Katrina Coutts; Pure bred sheep – Robert Ramsay; Cross bred sheep – Lynette Nicolson

Pure bred Shetland

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* B01 White tup 3 year old and over Alan Clark L&J Odie L&J Odie
* B02 White tup 2 year old AWP Hughson Brian AJ Nicolson Yann J Mouat
* B03 White tup year old Alan Clark AWP Hughson AWP Hughson
* B04 Moorit tup 2 year old and over Brian AJ Nicolson    
* B05 Moorit tup year old Brian AJ Nicolson Stephen Saunders Alan Clark
* B06 Black/grey tup any age Brian AJ Nicolson Victor Sutherland Victor Sutherland
B07 Any other colour tup any age Stephen Saunders Brian AJ Nicolson Feionne Robertson
* B08 White tup lamb Peter Anderson AWP Hughson AWP Hughson
* B09 Moorit tup lamb Stephen Saunders L&J Odie Stephen Saunders
* B10 Black/grey tup lamb Charlie Robertson Stephen Saunders Brian AJ Nicolson
* B11 Any other colour tup lamb Carly Smith Stephen Saunders Brian AJ Nicolson
* B12 Pen 2 white ewes Alan Clark L&J Odie  
* B13 Pen 2 white gimmers Alan Clark L&J Odie Tom Thomason
* B14 Pen 2 white gimmer lambs L&J Odie Peter Anderson Peter Anderson
* B15 Pen white ewe, gimmer and lamb L&J Odie    
* B16 Pen white ewe with own lamb at foot J&A Nicholson    
* B17 Pen 2 moorit ewes Stephen Saunders Brian AJ Nicolson  
* B18 Pen 2 moorit gimmers Brian AJ Nicolson Stephen Saunders  
* B19 Pen 2 moorit gimmer lambs Stephen Saunders Brian AJ Nicolson  
* B20 Pen moorit ewe, gimmer and lamb Stephen Saunders L&J Odie J&A Nicholson
* B21 Moorit ewe with own lamb at foot Alan Clark J&A Nicholson Brian AJ Nicolson
* B22 Pen 2 black/grey ewes Carly Smith Brian AJ Nicolson Stephen Saunders
* B23 Pen 2 black/grey gimmers Brian AJ Nicolson    
* B24 Pen 2 black/grey gimmer lambs Brian AJ Nicolson Maisie Robertson Charlie Robertson
* B26 Black/grey ewe with own lamb at foot Brian AJ Nicolson    
B27 Pen 2 any other colour ewes Stephen Saunders    
B28 Pen 2 any other colour gimmers Carly Smith Feionne Robertson Maisie Robertson
B29 Pen 2 any other colour gimmer lambs Carly Smith Feionne Robertson Eleanor Sinclair
B31 Pen any other colour ewe with own lamb at foot Carly Smith Feionne Robertson  
* B33 Horned female sheep Carly Smith J&T Nicholson Olivia Brown
* B34 Wether lamb any colour J&T Nicholson Charlie Robertson Eleanor Sinclair
B34A Four horned sheep J&T Nicholson J&T Nicholson J&T Nicholson
* B35 Scattald fed only tup lamb J&A Nicholson Olivia Brown Olivia Brown
B36 Scattald fed only tup Charlie Robertson J&A Nicholson Stephen Saunders
B37 Scattald fed only ewe J&A Nicholson J&A Nicholson  
B38 Scattald fed only gimmer J&A Nicholson J&A Nicholson  
* B39 Scattald fed only gimmer lamb J&A Nicholson J&A Nicholson Olivia Brown
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Shetland sheep special awards

Award Winner
* Best in scattald fed section J&A Nicholson – Gimmer lamb
Best Shetland white tup Peter Anderson – Tup lamb
Best Shetland moorit tup Brian AJ Nicolson – Tup 2 year old and over
Best Shetland black or grey tup Brian AJ Nicolson – Tup any age
Best Shetland other colour tup Carly Smith – Tup lamb
Best Shetland tup Peter Anderson – White tup lamb
Best Shetland white female L&J Odie – Gimmer lamb
Best Shetland moorit female Brian AJ Nicolson – Gimmer
Best Shetland black or grey female Brian AJ Nicolson – Ewe
Best Shetland other colour female Carly Smith – Gimmer lamb
Best Shetland female Brian AJ Nicolson – Black ewe
Best Shetland sheep white Peter Anderson – Tup lamb
* Best Shetland sheep black/grey Brian AJ Nicolson – Ewe
* Best Shetland sheep moorit Brian AJ Nicolson – Gimmer
Best Shetland sheep any other colour Carly Smith – Gimmer lamb
* Best in Shetland sheep section bred by exhibitor Peter Anderson – White tup lamb
* Champion Shetland sheep Brian AJ Nicolson – Black ewe
* Reserve champion Shetland sheep Peter Anderson – White tup lamb
* Best opposite sex to champion Peter Anderson – White tup lamb
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Pure bred Suffolk

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* B40 Tup lamb Carly Smith    
* B41 Tup year old L&J Odie    
* B42 Tup 2 year old and over L&J Odie J&A Nicholson Carly Smith
* B43 Ewe Jodie Saunders Jodie Saunders Carly Smith

Pure bred Cheviot

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* B46 Tup lamb LW Odie Peter Anderson Peter Anderson
* B47 Tup year old Lisa Odie LW Odie Kelly Keith
* B48 Tup 2 year old and over Brian AJ Nicolson Brian AJ Nicolson Brian AJ Nicolson
* B49 Ewe Lisa Odie Peter Anderson LW Odie
* B50 Gimmer Peter Anderson Peter Anderson Brian AJ Nicolson
* B51 Gimmer lamb Lisa Odie LW Odie Brian AJ Nicolson

Suffolk and Cheviot special awards

Award Winner
* Champion Suffolk and Cheviot sheep Jodie Saunders – Suffolk ewe
* Reserve champion Suffolk and Cheviot sheep Brian AJ Nicolson – Cheviot tup 2 year old and over
Best Suffolk rosette Jodie Saunders – Ewe
Champion Cheviot rosette Brian AJ Nicolson – Tup 2 year old and over
Reserve champion Cheviot Lisa Odie – Tup year old
Best hill Cheviot Kelly Keith – Tup year old

Pure bred Blackface

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
B52 Tup or tup lamb Tom Rendall Brian AJ Nicolson Yann J Mouat
B53 Ewe or gimmer Brian AJ Nicolson Tom Rendall Yann J Mouat
B54 Gimmer lamb Tom Rendall Brian AJ Nicolson Tom Rendall
Award Winner
* Best Blackface sheep Tom Rendall – Tup lamb

Pure bred Texel

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
B55 Tup any age Kelly Keith Peter Anderson Brian AJ Nicolson
B57 Ewe or gimmer Peter Anderson    
B58 Gimmer lamb Peter Anderson    
Award Winner
Champion Texel sheep Kelly Keith – Tup any age
Reserve champion Texel sheep Peter Anderson – Ewe
* Best Texel male Kelly Keith – Tup any age
Best Texel female Peter Anderson – Ewe
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Any other pure bred sheep

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
B59 Tup or tup lamb Feionne Robertson John Saunders Feionne Robertson
Award Winner
* Best any other pure bred sheep Feionne Robertson – Tup
* Champion pure bred sheep other than Shetland Jodie Saunders – Suffolk ewe
Reserve champion sheep other than Shetland Brian AJ Nicolson – Cheviot tup 2 year old and over

Cross bred sheep

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* B62 Pen 2 ewes Shetland/Cheviot 1st cross L&J Odie John Saunders Yann J Mouat
* B63 Pen 2 gimmers Shetland/Cheviot 1st cross J&A Nicholson Yann J Mouat Tom Thomason
* B64 Pen 2 gimmer lambs Shetland/Cheviot 1st cross AWP Hughson Yann J Mouat Peter Anderson
* B65 Shetland ewe with own Cheviot lamb at foot J&A Nicholson Carly Smith Yann J Mouat
* B66 Shetland ewe with cross twin lambs at foot L&J Odie    
* B67 Cheviot ewe with cross lamb at foot L&J Odie John Saunders Jodie Saunders
* B68 Pen 2 ewes crossbred (not Shet/Chev) J&T Nicholson J&T Nicholson  
B69 Pen 2 gimmers cross bred (not Shet/Chev) J&T Nicholson Feionne Robertson Maisie Robertson
* B70 Pen 2 gimmer lambs cross bred (not Shet/Chev) Carly Smith Craig Johnson  
* B71 Other breed of ewe with cross lamb at foot J&A Nicholson Feionne Robertson Carly Smith
* B72 Cross bred ewe with twin lambs at foot J&A Nicholson Elsie Keith  
* B73 Pen 2 Suffolk store lambs L&J Odie Craig Johnson J&T Nicholson
* B74 Pen 2 Cheviot store lambs Yann J Mouat AWP Hughson Peter Anderson
B75 Pen 2 store lambs other breed Craig Johnson Tom Thomason Jessie Keith
* B76 Pen 3 fat lambs L&J Odie Peter Anderson J&T Nicholson
* B77 Most colourful sheep J&T Nicholson Maisie Robertson J&T Nicholson

Cross bred and overall sheep special awards

Award Winner
* Best pen store lambs L&J Odie – Suffolk
* Best butcher’s lamb L&J Odie – Fat lamb
* Champion cross bred sheep L&J Odie – Pen 2 Suffolk store lambs
* Reserve champion cross bred sheep Carly Smith – Pen 2 gimmer lambs cross bred
* Most prizewinning points in sheep section Brian AJ Nicolson
* Most prizewinning points in cattle and sheep sections J&A Nicholson

Horses and ponies

Judges: Jem Roberts and Dana Jamieson

Registered Shetland ponies

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
D01 Best turned out pony and handler/rider Maisie Robertson – Solheim Eliana Leah Bruce – Griesta Koko Connor Brown – Schiellion Tora
* D04 Young handler, 16 years and under Leah Bruce – Griesta Koko Connor Brown – Schiellion Tora Maisie Robertson – Solheim Eliana
* D05 Gelding Olivia Brown – Topper II of Berry    
D06 Yeld mare 4 years and over Feionne Robertson – Solheim Eliana Feionne Robertson – Robins Brae Runa Feionne Robertson – Bergli Vanity
D07 Mare 4 years and over with foal at foot Olivia Brown – Bluebells Clover    
* D08 Foal, colt or filly Olivia Brown – Clovers Dakama    
D09 Colt 1, 2 or 3 years Olivia Brown – Happyhansel Njord    
D12 Veterans, any pony over 15 years Olivia Brown – Topper II of Berry Leah Bruce – Griesta Koko  
* D13 Miniature Olivia Brown – Effstigarth Charm    
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Award Winner
* Best children’s exhibit Jessie Goodlad – Bluebells Clover
* Best mare Feionne Robertson – Solheim Eliana
* Best broken coloured Olivia Brown – Bluebells Clover
Best solid coloured Olivia Brown – Topper II of Berry
* Best black Feionne Robertson – Solheim Eliana
* Junior champion Olivia Brown – Clovers Dakama
Junior reserve champion Olivia Brown – Happyhansel Njord
* Senior champion Feionne Robertson – Solheim Eliana
Senior reserve champion Olivia Brown – Bluebells Clover
* Overall champion Feionne Robertson – Solheim Eliana
Reserve overall champion Olivia Brown – Bluebells Clover

Horses/ponies including unregistered Shetland ponies

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
D14 Best turned out pony and handler Rosie Dickie – The Dun Dealer Claire Henry – Harvey Leah Bruce – Foxy
D15 Young handler 16 years and under Leah Bruce – Foxy Rosie Dickie – The Dun Dealer  
D16 British native breed Leah Bruce – Foxy    
D17 Any other breed Rosie Dickie – The Dun Dealer Claire Henry – Harvey  
D19 Veterans, any horse/pony over 15 years Claire Henry – Harvey    
Award Winner
Champion horse Rosie Dickie – The Dun Dealer
Reserve champion horse Leah Bruce – Foxy
* Supreme champion horse or pony Feionne Robertson – Shetland mare
Reserve champion horse or pony Rosie Dickie – The Dun Dealer

Ponies fancy dress

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Fancy dress Maisie Robertson – Rainbow fairy Jessie Goodlad – Cruella Deveil and her Dalmatian Connor Brown – Spongebob with Garry the Snail

Working sheep dogs

Judge: Amanda Sherwood

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
E01 Dog Craig Johnson J&T Nicholson Eleanor Sinclair
E02 Bitch Yann J Mouat Jodie Saunders Jodie Saunders
Award Winner
* Best dog or bitch Craig Johnson – Dog
* Best opposite sex Yann J Mouat – Bitch

Pets

Judge: Amanda Sherwood

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* E03 Dogs Leon & Leighton Johnson – Diesel James o’Breckon – Obre Ollie o’Breckon – Buckie
* E04 Cats Isla Smith – Roxy Ollie o’Breckon – Karlach Yann J Mouat – Kipper
* E07 Caddy lambs Odie Bairns Maisie Robertson Odie Bairns
* E08 Other pets Leah Bruce Ellis Bruce Henry Jamieson
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Award Winner
* Champion pet Leon & Leighton Johnson – Dog
Reserve champion pet Odie Bairns – Caddy lamb

Wool

Judge: Oliver Henry

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* F01 Shetland white fleece Victor Sutherland Victor Sutherland Victor Sutherland
* F02 Shetland moorit fleece Victor Sutherland J&A Nicholson J&A Nicholson
* F03 Shetland black fleece Victor Sutherland Hosea Moar Ava Nicol
F04 Shetland grey fleece Victor Sutherland    
F05 Shetland any other colour fleece Feionne Robertson Charlie Robertson Charlie Robertson
* F06 First cross Cheviot white fleece Charlie Robertson Mary Williamson Mary Williamson
Award Winner
* Best coloured fleece Victor Sutherland – Black fleece
* Best overall fleece Victor Sutherland – White fleece
Reserve champion fleece Victor Sutherland – Black fleece

Salmon

Judge: Oliver Henry

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
* G01 Best North Isles salmon 3-4 kilos Cooke Bastaness Cooke North Sandwick Cooke Vatster

Showfield champion

Judge: Andrew Connon

Award Winner
* Showfield champion 2026 Jodie Saunders – Suffolk ewe
* Reserve showfield champion Craig Johnson – Sheepdog

Adults baking

Judges: Savoury – Jillian and Stewart Mouat; Sweet – Carol Nicol and Elizabeth Christie

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 oven bannocks Julia Smith Rae Thompson Mary Williamson
6 top bannocks Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Coleen Thomson
6 fruit scones Mary Williamson Irene Moar Gwen Johnson
6 treacle scones Mary Williamson Mary Williamson Irene Moar
White yeast bread Theresa Thomason Lisa Madden Inga Odie
Wholemeal yeast bread Inga Odie    
6 oatcakes Isabelle Boulay Julia Smith Rae Thompson
Savoury flan Kate Lonsdale Coleen Thomson Coleen Thomson
6 sausage rolls John Saunders Denise MacBeath Denise MacBeath
Fruit puddings Kevin Odie Kerry Nicholson  
Oatmeal puddings Mary Williamson    
6 pancakes Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Denise MacBeath
Fruit loaf Julie Odie Carly Smith Louise Smith
Banana loaf Isla Smith Dana Jamieson Rae Thompson
6 coffee buns Isla Smith Kathryn Brown Rae Thompson
6 biscuits Rae Thompson Stephanie Keith Jane Smith
6 decorated biscuits Jane Smith    
6 pieces shortbread Jane Smith Laura Turner Gwen Johnson
Rich fruit cake Mary Williamson    
Light fruit cake Coleen Thomson Rae Thompson  
Madeira cake Rae Thompson Jane Smith  
Novelty cake Kerry Nicholson    
Plain sponge Yann Mouat Kerry Nicholson Denise MacBeath
Decorated sponge Denise MacBeath    
Chocolate sponge Coleen Thomson Amber Halcrow Kerry Nicholson
Swiss roll Jane Smith Rae Thompson  
6 queen cakes Kathryn Brown Laura Turner Jane Smith
6 decorated queen cakes Jane Smith Laura Turner  
6 assorted fancies Jane Smith    
6 gingerbread squares Gwen Johnson Jane Smith Rae Thompson
6 fruit squares Coleen Thomson    
6 caramel shortcake Amber Halcrow Lorraine Odie Laura Lawson
6 brownies Kerry Nicholson Dana Jamieson Jude Kelman
6 tiffin Theresa Thomason    
6 rock buns John Robertson Jane Smith Sandra Robertson
6 muffins Denise MacBeath Denise MacBeath Darren Saunders
6 meringues Denise MacBeath Helen Priest  
Sweets Lisa Thomson Lisa Madden Lisa Madden
Tablet Anne Clark Lorraine Odie Gwen Johnson
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Award Winner
Best in adults savoury baking Rae Thompson – Top bannocks
Best in adults sweet baking Coleen Thomson – Chocolate sponge
* Most outstanding item on baking table Coleen Thomson – Chocolate sponge
* Most prizewinning entries in baking section Rae Thompson

Children’s baking

Judges: Ashley Symington and Chloe Jamieson

Under 5 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
4 decorated digestives Ella Saunders Connor Johnson Aiden Jack
4 chocolate krispies Lauren Nisbet Bradley Nisbet Oscar Strachan
4 queen cakes Alex Thomson Danielle Thomson Lewie Lawson
Novelty cake Mid Yell Nursery Baltasound Nursery  

5-8 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 biscuits Scott Odie Amy Priest Amy Priest
6 decorated biscuits Jacob Flaherty Joe Johnson Libby Thomson
6 chocolate krispies Tyler Goodlad Jacob Flaherty Lucy-Jo Thomson
6 queen cakes Jacob Flaherty Lucy-Jo Thomson Libby Thomson
Novelty cake Lee Odie Lizzie Clark Amy Priest

9-12 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 biscuits Danny Petrie Ross Priest Natalie Priest
6 decorated biscuits Lucas Saunders Ross Priest Cullivoe School
6 rock buns Lucas Saunders Ollie Goodlad Bobby Odie
6 queen cakes Hope Smith Cullivoe School Lewis Odie
6 decorated queen cakes Ava Smith Hope Smith Lewis Odie
6 sweets Eddie Moar Ellis Bruce Marianne Williamson
Plain sponge Leighton Johnson Cullivoe School Connor Odie
Novelty cake Emalee Witt Ellis Bruce Ava Smith

13-16 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 pancakes Steven Williamson Izzy Fraser  
6 biscuits Alexander Cunningham    
6 decorated biscuits Alexander Cunningham    
6 rock buns Izzy Saunders    
6 queen cakes Tristan Barnes Lily Smith Andrew Grice
6 decorated queen cakes Izzy Fraser    
6 sweets Hosea Moar Macy Williamson Steven Williamson
Plain sponge Steven Williamson Izzy Fraser  
Decorated sponge Carrie Bennett    
Novelty cake Leah Bruce Keila Strachan Alexander Cunningham
Tablet Dylan Odie    
Award Winner
* Best in children’s baking Emalee Witt – Novelty cake, 9-12 years
* Reserve best in children’s baking Carrie Bennett – Decorated sponge, 13-16 years

Adults flowers

Judges: Alexis Symington and Gillian Spanswick Hunter

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
A single stem Jane Smith Mary Williamson Mary Williamson
Arrangement of one type Coleen Thomson Rae Thompson  
Mixed floral arrangement Coleen Thomson Jennifer Christie Caroline Gray
Mixed miniature arrangement not to exceed 4 inches square Jane Smith Susan Nicholson Jane Smith
Mixed petite arrangement not to exceed 9 inches square Susan Nicholson Jane Smith Rae Thompson
Pot plant flowering Sandra Robertson John Robertson Sandra Robertson
Pot plant foliage Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Rae Thompson
Hanging basket foliage Sandra Robertson    
Table decoration Jennifer Christie Susan Nicholson  
Cut flowers in a vase Clara Pottinger Karis Drocourt Ruby Polson
Arrangement of wild flowers Irene Moar    
Foliage arrangement Susan Nicholson Rae Thompson  
Flowers in an unusual container Elma Moar Susan Nicholson Coleen Thomson
Artificial flowers arrangement Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Rae Thompson
Artificial flowers table decoration Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Rae Thompson
Artificial flowers petite arrangement not to exceed 9 inches square Rae Thompson Rae Thompson Rae Thompson
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Award Winner
Best in adults flowers Susan Nicholson – Foliage arrangement
* Best floral arrangement Jennifer Christie – Table decoration
* Best overall in flowers Jennifer Christie – Table decoration

Children’s flowers

Judges: Alexis Symington and Gillian Spanswick Hunter

0-5 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
A single stem Libby Thomson Alex Thomson Danielle Thomson
Wild flowers in a jar Libby & Alex Thomson Danielle Thomson Connell MacBeath
Flowers in an unusual container Kate Cunyhambrown Danielle Thomson Edward Cunningham
Cut flowers in a vase Libby Thomson Alex Thomson Danielle Thomson

6-10 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
A single stem Sandy Moar Henry Jamieson Cullivoe School
Arrangement of one type Lucy-Jo Thomson Henry Jamieson Cullivoe School
Wild flowers in a jar Sandy Moar James Strachan James Strachan
Cut flowers in a vase Lucy-Jo Thomson Amy Priest  
Flowers in an unusual container Sandy Moar Cullivoe School Amy Priest
Miniature garden Cullivoe School Lucy-Jo Thomson Cullivoe School

11-16 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
A single stem Hosea Moar Eddie Moar  
Arrangement of one type Ross Priest Ross, Natalie & Amy Priest  
Cut flowers in a vase Ava Nicol    
Flowers in an unusual container Eddie Moar Hosea Moar Alexander Cunningham
Miniature garden Alexander Cunningham Cullivoe School  
Award Winner
* Best children’s flowers Ross Priest – Arrangement of one type, 11-16 years

Adults knitwear

Judges: Mavis Thomson and Hannah Ross

Hand knit

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Fair Isle mitts Mary Williamson    
Fair Isle gloves Frances Hughson Frances Hughson Mary Williamson
Fair Isle fingerless gloves Linda Armstrong Mary Robertson Mary Williamson
Lace scarves May Clark May Clark Sheila Hughson
Lace cowl Sheila Hughson Coleen Thomson Coleen Thomson
Plain scarves Jane Smith Sylvia Pugh Jane Smith
AOFI garment Mary Williamson Julia Smith Coleen Thomson
Fair Isle yoke jumper Rae Thompson    
Fair Isle yoke lumber Gena Arthur Gena Arthur Rae Thompson
Lace yoke lumber Gena Arthur Gena Arthur  
All lace shawl Alana Nicholson Alana Nicholson Alana Nicholson
Hats/berets Sheila Williamson Sheila Williamson Coleen Thomson
Bonnets Mary Williamson Julia Smith Mary Robertson
Headbands Mary Robertson Sylvia Pugh Mary Robertson
Baby clothes Eunice Anderson Eunice Anderson Caroline Sim
Knitted toy Linda Armstrong Linda Armstrong Pauline Maddocks
Fancy knit DK Yvonne Burns    
Fancy knit DK hats Mary Robertson Mary Robertson Mary Robertson
Any other handknit article Rosie Doull Rosie Doull Claire Priest
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Machine knit

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
AOFI jumper, lumber or hoodie Sheila Hughson Sheila Hughson May Clark
Award Winner
* Best knitted article Alana Nicholson – All lace shawl

Children’s knitwear

5-8 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Hand knitted article Cullivoe School Cullivoe School  

9-12 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Hand knitted article Kaitlyn Lyth Cullivoe School Cullivoe School

10-16 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Hand knitted article Emma Spence Elouise Priest Alice Coutts
Award Winner
* Best in children’s knitwear Emma Spence – 10-16 years
* Reserve best in children’s knitwear Elouise Priest – 10-16 years

Adults arts and crafts

Judges: Helen Laurenson and Elaine Skinley

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Beading Amy Saunders    
Collage Patricia Kavanagh Patricia Kavanagh Louisa Lewis
Crochet Jackie True Kate Lonsdale Jackie True
Cross stitch Linda Armstrong Donna Wolff Linda Armstrong
Drawing Debra Mallett Olga Hughson Patricia Kavanagh
Embroidery Amanda Robertson    
Handmade cards Patricia Kavanagh Lisa Madden Lisa Madden
Kit models Mac Fraser Mac Fraser Robert Jamieson
Painting Jennifer Christie Patricia Kavanagh Fiona Taylor
Patchwork Kristi Stewart-Elliot    
Pottery Jakoba Van Dries    
Recycled material item Jackie True Rae Thompson Pauline Maddocks
Rugs Debra Mallett    
Sewing Julia Smith    
Shellcraft Rae Thompson Laura Turner  
Soft toys Debra Mallett    
Stone art Amanda Robertson    
Tapestry Amanda Robertson    
Woodwork Karl Graham Karl Graham  
Award Winner
Most outstanding item in adults crafts Jackie True – Crochet

Children’s arts and crafts

Judges: Julia Odie and Kirsty Odie

0-5 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Collage Edward Cunningham Mid Yell Nursery Lyra Redpath
Drawing Rose Hunter Emmie White Lewie Lawson
Hamma beads Jessie Keith Alex Thomson Lauren Nisbet
Handmade card Edward Cunningham Edward Cunningham  
Model making – kit Jessica Rose Sinclair Libby Thomson Alex Thomson
Model making original Libby Thomson Aiden Jack  
Painting Rose Hunter Travis Bazeley Harper Irvine
Printing Rose Hunter    
Recycled material item Lewie Lawson Lily Jamieson Tina Mouat
Shellcraft Lyra Redpath Edward Cunningham Eli Redpath
Stone art/craft Lauren Nisbet Edward Cunningham Bradley Nisbet
Miscellaneous Kate Cunyhambrown Jessica Rose Sinclair  

6-10 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Collage Connor Odie Lucia Spence Jacob Flaherty
Drawing Scott Odie Natalie Priest Jaden Martin
Embroidery Natalie Priest    
Felting Harper Thomson Olivia Shore Harper Thomson
Hamma beads Amy Priest Kaiden Williamson Natalie Priest
Model making – kit Magnie Thomason Jamie Preston Eilidh Jack
Model making – original Eilidh Jack Sandy Moar James Johnson
Painting Mollie Strachan Connor Odie Scott Odie
Pottery Scott Odie Lucia Spence Meine Cunyhambrown
Printing Henry Jamieson Jacob Flaherty  
Recycled material item Tyler Goodlad Lucas Saunders Mollie Strachan
Shellcraft Jacob Flaherty Eilidh Jack Henry Jamieson
Stone art/craft Olivia Shore Mollie Strachan Leighton Johnson
Miscellaneous Meine Cunyhambrown Marcus Ferguson Elsie Keith
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11-16 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Collage Leon Johnson Kaitlyn Lyth Leah Bruce
Crochet Rachel Coutts Keila Strachan  
Computer art Connor Brown Billy Leon Johnson
Drawing Triangles Carrie Bennett Leon Johnson
Felting Ava Smith    
Hamma beads Eilidh Henry Anna Williamson  
Handmade card Leah Bruce Leah Bruce  
Metalwork Daisy Mallett Eilidh Henry  
Model making – kit Chloe Odie Adam Bennett Leon Johnson
Model making original Billy Kennedy Ava Smith Leah Bruce
Painting Daisy Mallett Emma Spence Adam Bennett
Pottery Leah Bruce    
Recycled material item Ellis Bruce    
Sewing Eloise Priest Alice Coutts  
Stone art/craft Chloe Odie Emma Spence Leah Bruce
Miscellaneous Emma Spence Tristan Barnes Tristan Barnes
Award Winner
* Best children’s crafts Eloise Priest – Sewing
* Most outstanding item in crafts section Eloise Priest – Sewing

Adults produce

Judges: Stanley and Shamin Robertson

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
4 early tatties Jamie Mouat Coleen Thomson Haa Aywick
4 late tatties Jem Henry Clara Pottinger Jem Henry
4 black tatties John Smithies Haa Aywick Haa Aywick
4 boiled tatties Jem Henry Jem Henry Mary Williamson
2 early neeps L Keith    
4 carrots Jem Henry Jem Henry Irene Moar
2 parsnips Jem Henry Jem Henry Coleen Thomson
4 beetroot John Robertson Jamie Mouat L Keith
4 onions Jem Henry Coleen Thomson Jem Henry
1 late cabbage Jem Henry    
1 cauliflower Rita Leask Rita Leask Jem Henry
1 broccoli Inga Odie    
1 marrow Jem Henry    
1 courgette Alana Nicholson Zac Price  
6 sprigs parsley Jem Henry Debra Mallett  
2 leeks Jem Henry Coleen Thomson L Keith
6 peapods Irene Moar Rena Nisbet John Robertson
4 tomatoes Lynsay Cunningham Rita Leask Alana Nicholson
4 sticks rhubarb Haa Aywick Jamie Mouat Jamie Mouat
Shetland kale heart Alex Nicholson Ollie Nicholson  
Kale stalk (roots on) Kerry Nicholson Jem Henry Alex Nicholson
Sheaf corn Henry Family Jem Henry  
Shetland oats Mary Williamson    
An item of another vegetable Fiona Stirling Alana Nicholson Rena Nisbet
Item of fruit Lynsay Cunningham Jamie Mouat Jamie Mouat
6 brown hens eggs Rita Leask Denise MacBeath Laurence Keith
6 white hens eggs Ian Isbister Tina Mouat Eric Mouat
6 turkey eggs J Saunders J Saunders  
6 green hens eggs David Barnes Feionne Robertson  
6 bantam eggs Feionne Robertson    
6 ducks eggs Laurence Keith Laurence Keith  
Rhubarb jam Katriona Saunders Anne Amedro  
Marmalade Mary Williamson    
Any other jam Mary Williamson Jem Henry Jem Henry
Lemon curd Pat Boulton Mary Williamson  
Pickles and preserves Jem Henry Jennifer Odie Mary Williamson
Bottle of wine Mary Williamson Fiona Stirling Mary Williamson
Award Winner
* Best vegetable entry Jem Henry – Late cabbage

Children’s produce

Judges: Stanley and Shamin Robertson

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
4 early tatties Jessie Keith Elsie Keith  
Late tatties Mid Yell School Burravoe School Burravoe School
4 black tatties Cullivoe School Mid Yell School  
4 boiled tatties Cullivoe School Cullivoe School  
4 carrots Libby & Alex Thomson Jessie Keith  
2 parsnips Libby & Alex Thomson    
4 beetroot Libby & Alex Thomson Cullivoe School  
1 marrow Alexander Cunningham    
1 cucumber Edward Cunningham    
2 leeks Cullivoe School Cullivoe School  
6 peapods Jessie Keith    
4 tomatoes Burravoe School    
4 sticks rhubarb Cullivoe School Edward Cunningham  
Sheaf of oats Mid Yell School    
Item of another vegetable Cullivoe School Cullivoe School  
Basket of assorted vegetables Edward & Alexander Cunningham Mid Yell School  
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0-5 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 hens eggs any colour in a decorated basket Edward Cunningham Danielle Thomson Connell MacBeath
Character made from vegetable and/or fruit Danielle Thomson Ella Saunders  

6-10 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 hens eggs any colour in a decorated basket Maisie Robertson Lucy-Jo Thomson  
Character made from vegetables and/or fruit Sandy Moar Lucas Saunders James Strachan

11-16 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
6 hens eggs any colour in a decorated basket Leah & Ellis Bruce Robert Ferguson Robert Ferguson
Character made from vegetables and/or fruit Leah Bruce Ellis Bruce  
Award Winner
* Best basket of assorted veg Edward & Alexander Cunningham
* Best children’s produce Maisie Robertson – 6 hens eggs in a decorated basket, 6-10 years

Adults photographs

Judge: Tom Jamieson

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Scenery Colin Nicholson Susan Nicholson Isla Smith
Wildlife/nature Colin Nicholson Susan Nicholson Karl Graham
Pets Inga Odie Isla Smith Karl Graham
People/portraits Susan Nicholson Coleen Thomson Inga Odie
Humorous Inga Odie Inga Odie Iona Williamson
Vintage Colin Nicholson Susan Nicholson Debra Mallett
Crofting Sarah Goodlad Carly Smith Kevin Odie
Black and white scenery Coleen Thomson Karl Graham Coleen Thomson
Black and white people groups or portraits Inga Odie Inga Odie Lisa Johnson
Award Winner
* Most outstanding photograph Colin Nicholson – Wildlife/nature

Children’s photographs

Judge: Tom Jamieson

6-10 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Views Bobby Odie Bobby Odie  
People Ollie Goodlad    
Pets Bobby Odie Tyler Goodlad  

11-16 years

Class 1st 2nd 3rd
Views Leon Johnson Lewis Odie Leon Johnson
People Ross Slater    
Nature Kaitlyn Lyth Lewis Odie Lewis Odie
Pets Leon Johnson Leon Johnson Leon Johnson
Award Winner
* Best children’s photograph Leon Johnson – Views, 11-16 years

Inside overall

Award Winner
* Best overall item in show 2026 Jackie True – Crochet
* Reserve best item in show Alana Nicholson – All lace shawl
* Best children’s exhibit Emma Spence – Knitted headband
Reserve best children’s exhibit Eloise Priest – Sewing
* Most prizewinning entries in children’s sections Cullivoe School

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