Plenty to see at the Yell Show
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
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
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
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: Shetland News
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
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
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
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
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