Saturday 23rd October

A good day’s ploughing, with plenty of spectators and supporters for the European Vintage, Scottish and Five Nations competitors.  Rain in the morning turned into showers in the afternoon.  Forecast for Sunday cool and sunny.

Euro Vintage results will be posted once received.

First day’s Scottish Ploughing results below:

Class 1 – General Purpose

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         6         Andrew B Mitchell Jnr                     165

2nd        17       Gordon F Rae                                    158

3rd        1         Ian McDonald                                   146

4th        14       Mark Skea                                         140

5th        11       John Sivewright                                 135

6th        15       Ian Williams                                       122

Class 2A – Classic Class

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         25       Colin Hewetson                                 152

2nd        36       Stuart Burden                                    150

3rd        28       Stuart Forsyth                                   147

4th        35       Keith Robertson                                142

5th        24       David Veitch                                      141

6th        37       Matthew Whitehead                          138

Class 2B – Classic Class

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         47       John McBratney                               155

2nd        48       David Tomlinson                               152

3rd        45       Jim McKechnie                                 142

4th        43       Charlie McDonald                             142

5th        57       Jamie Smith                                       140

6th        58       Jake Bryson                                       138

Overall Classic Class Winner:  Colin Hewetson

Class 3, 4 & 5 – Reversible

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         78       Craig Connell                                     143

2nd        81       Neil Ramsay                                      137.5

3rd        80       David Dickson                                   135.5

4th        169     Russell Wilson                                   130

5th        79       Ewart Ramsay                                   101

Class 3A – Reversible Butts

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         62       Andrew B Mitchell Snr, Forfar         170.5

2nd        64       Andy Greenhill                                  155

3rd        60       James Tait                                         148

4th        66       David M Carnegie                             144.5

5th        68       Colin Bowen                                      142.5

6th        61       Peter Alderslade                                135.5

Class 3B – Non Hydraulic Reversible

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         75       William A Gordon, Lockerbie           113.5

2nd        76       Bruce Richardson                              108

3rd        74       Henry Fraser                                     106.5

4th        77       David Cunningham                              91.5

Class 10 – Horses – Broken Furrow

Place     Plot                                                            Total

1st         161     David Broll, Kirkcudbright                126

2nd        163     Tom McMillan, Rothesay                120

3rd        162     David C Duncan                                  90

4th        171     Neil MacPhail, Argyll                       118

5th        164     George Robertson, Kilwinning            83

Friday evening, 22nd October

A busy day on site, with final preparations taking place.

European Vintage ploughing competitors had their practice day today, which went well. 

Many trade stands arrived, along with catering and bar, which were up and running and serving by lunchtime until late into the evening.

Final layout for trade stands, demo plots and ploughing competitions were made and many attended the excellent service at Ancrum Kirk before the dinner at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel.

Once again the Buccleuch provided a super meal, enjoyed by European Vintage competitors and invited guests. 

There’s been a bit of rain tonight, but as there hasn’t been a lot of rain this week at Upper Nisbet, we hope that this won’t cause any problems tomorrow.

The main area in the steading is very atmospheric, with the horses enjoying their hay, behind the bar, catering and crafts area.

All systems go for tomorrow and the start of competition.

Friday 22nd October

Welcome reception at Buccleuch Arms Hotel last night – hotel provided an excellent meal and all competitors, friends and organisers had a very enjoyable evening.

Today is official practice day for the European Vintage competitors and although there has been a little rain overnight, with some showers forecast for today, the ground is fine.

Blessing of the Plough at 6 pm this evening at Ancrum Kirk.

Dinner at the Buccleuch Arms this evening for the European Vintage competitors – tickets all sold, so should be a good evening.

Final preparations on site today, all ready for competition tomorrow!

Thursday morning – 21st October

The Scottish Ploughing Association looks forward to welcoming the European Vintage competitors today, and Bobby Douglas, President of the European Ploughing Association, will be on hand to welcome and direct the competitors and their parties.

The site is ready, with plenty of bookings for trade stand space, demonstration plots and craft stands.  Ploughing commences at 10 am on Saturday morning for the Vintage competitors, and 9.30 am for the Scottish competitors. 

European Vintage Opening ceremony at 9 am.

RAFFLE – WIN A FERGUSON TEF-20

Rural charity RSABI is launching the Vintage Tractor Raffle at the Ploughing Championships this weekend.

PROGRAMME / TIMETABLE

Thursday 22nd October

European Vintage competitors check in to site.

Welcome Reception in evening.

Friday 22nd October

Practice Day

6 pm    Blessing of the Plough at Ancrum Church

8 pm    Dinner, Drawing of the plots.

Saturday 23rd October

9 am    Opening Ceremony

9.30 am    Scottish and Five Nations Ploughing Championships – ploughing starts.

10 am    European Vintage Ploughing Championships – ploughing starts.

2 pm  Scottish and Five Nations – tractor ploughing ceases.

3 pm    European Vintage Ploughing Championships – ploughing ends.

3.30 pm    Scottish Ploughing Championships – Day 1 – horse ploughing ends.

4.30 pm (approx)   European Vintage results published.

Sunday 24th October

9.30 am    Scottish and Five Nations Ploughing Championships – ploughing starts.

2 pm  Scottish and Five Nations – tractor ploughing ceases.

3.30 pm    Scottish Ploughing Championships – Day 1 – horse ploughing ends.

5 pm (approx)  Results announced.

SITE

The site at Upper Nisbet, Jedburgh, by kind permission of Robert Neill and Partners, is a light sandy soil.  The large rolling fields offer excellent views for spectators.

WELCOME

The Scottish Ploughing Association looks forward to welcoming vintage competitors from Europe for the 13th European Vintage Ploughing Championships.

Entries have been received from Belgium, England, Germany, Isle of Man, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Irland, Scotland and Wales.