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All you need to know about Stirling Agricultural Show
Up to 3,000 people are expected at Stirling Agricultural Show next weekend.
Organisers say it is 'shaping up to be another great day out'.
Billed as a 'fun day out for the whole family', the show will feature entertainment of all kinds as well as the traditional livestock competitions.
Everything takes place at Gogar Mains Farm, Blairlogie, near Stirling, from 8.30am-6pm on Saturday (June 14).
Sponsored by Caledonian Marts, the event's agricultural highlights include the Hampshire Down Scottish national show.
Competition schedules and entry forms are available at
Show chairman Dexter Logan said: 'This year's show is shaping up to be another great day out.
'Livestock entries are coming in thick and fast and we've got the largest entry of trade stands in recent years.
'There is sure to be plenty to see and do. Fingers crossed the weather is on our side to make it a day to remember.'
Livestock entries are coming in thick and fast and we've got the largest entry of trade stands in recent years.' Dexter Logan, chairman, Stirling Agricultural Show
Show secretary Jen Murphy told us there are 70 entries for the cattle classes.
More than 300 sheep are entered, including 85 for the Hampshire Down show alone.
Add in 45 horses in the Clydesdale sections and 160 in the 'light' equine categories, and it's sure to be a challenging day for competition judges.
Entry numbers are on a par with previous years, but there are more trade and craft stands at the show this year, Jen said.
Tasked with choosing the overall champion of champions is Scottish agriculture veteran Ken Fletcher, of Ruthwell, near Dumfries.
Jen said members of the show organising committee were now crossing their fingers for a dry day.
'If it's not, then people will just have to don their wellies,' she added.
Asked about the history of the annual show, she said no-one was really sure how far back it went.
She added: 'This is something we're not sure of and it's been bugging us for a while.
i'I anyone can tell us anything, please let us know. Our event is certainly well-established.'
It's at Gogar Mains Farm, Blairlogie, near Stirling.
It's on from 8.30am-6pm.
Adults are £10 and child 12 and under get in for free. Tickets are available either at the gate or online, with a 50p booking fee, at
It costs £3 and is available either on the day or online at
Yes and it's free.
Livestock competitions, children's rides, face painting, a wide range of catering, separate bar area, trade stands, a craft and lifestyle tent, food and drink stands, main ring entertainment including Les Amis d'Onno Equine Stunt Team, a vintage tractor display, livestock grand parade, shearing and crook-making demonstrations and more.
