L-R Jason Ward (John Scott Meat), Willie Purdon (winner), Tom Courts (judge)
LiveScot, the Scottish Fatstock Club’s premier Winter Fair event held at Lanark Mart 21-22 November saw the Club’s Beef Ribs & Saddles of Lamb competition run by QMS and supported by John Scott Meat.
LiveScot - display of Lamb Saddles
Taking home the silverware and standing both Rib and Saddle Champion was Willie Purdon who farms near Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.
Ribs & Saddles
A tremendous display and competition judged by Tom Courts of Tom Courts Butchers culminated in Mr Purdon receiving both perpetual trophies from Royal Smithfield Club Chairman, Simon Orpwood.
Simon Orpwood & Willie Purdon
Display of Saddles of Lamb
Presentation with the family
BEEF RIBS & SADDLES OF LAMB RESULTS
Continental Rib
1st Paterson Limousin-cross - and Reserve Champion
2nd King Limousin-cross
3rd W Purdon Limousin
Native Rib
1st W Purdon Aberdeen-Angus - and Supreme Champion
2nd McFadzean Aberdeen-Angus cross
3rd Currie Aberdeen Angus
Saddle (Light)
1st G Whyte - And Reserve Champion
2nd G Whyte
3rd A Dunlop
Saddle (Heavy)
1st W Purdon - And Supreme Champion
2nd W Purdon
3rd A Dunlop
Judge Tom Courts of Tom Courts Butchers, Burntisland
Grateful thanks are extended to Gordon Newlands of QMS and John Scott Meats for their generous support, and to Tom Courts of Tom Courts Butchers for judging. Congratulations to all competitors!
www.tomcourts.co.uk www.qmscotland.co.uk www.johnscottmeat.com
L-R Jason Ward, Willie Purdon, Tom Courts