Popular Stirling agricultural show offers excellent day out and rural showcase
Doune and Dunblane Show is set to attract the crowds tomorrow, with visitors and competitors enjoying all things rural.
The local agricultural show was founded in 1947 and is held annually on the first Saturday in July at Keir Mains, by kind permission of Mr Archie Stirling. The show includes an exhibition of some of the best locally produced livestock along with sheep shearing, horse shoeing and crook making demonstrations.
There is also a growing equestrian section with a range of qualifying showing classes including working hunter pony, Clydesdales, Highlands and Shetlands.
An ever popular unaffiliated section also encourages children to come and have a go at showing in an informal setting.
There are a wide range of trade stands and craft stalls available to visit, complemented by an array of catering outlets.
A spokesperson said: 'Doune and Dunblane Show is a great day out for all the family with something to see and do for everyone.'
Visitors' entry fees on the day, at the gate, are as follows: adults £12, concessions £10, under 16s free, and car parking free.
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