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Reflections from Ross-shire: A dip into the Ross-shire Journal Old Files from 100, 50 and 25 years ago By Hector MacKenzie Published: 20:00, 28 February 2021
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100 years Ago
From the edition February 25, 1921
The Black Isle Farmersâ Society Show held at Fortrose was favoured by fine weather and declared a great success.
The show of roots, grain and dairy produce was held in the Drill Hall. This show is always a good one for quality and Saturdayâs exhibition was, if anything, above the average in both numbers of entries and quality. Some specially fine samples of barley and oats were shown.
Article Sad decision taken to cancel Black Isle Show traditionally attended by up to 25,000 people because of coronavirus crisis By Hector MacKenzie Published: 17:00, 29 January 2021
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The Parade of Champions from the 2019 event.
Picture: Gary Anthony.
ONE of the biggest agricultural shows in the Highlands has been cancelled for a second year running due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Black Isle Farmers Society announced today that the Black Isle Show â due to have been held on August 5 this year â has been cancelled.
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Plug pulled on Black Isle Show 2021 amid ongoing uncertainty over coronavirus crisis; Curse of Covid strikes again as major Ross-shire agricultural event cancelled for second year on the trot By Hector MacKenzie Published: 17:00, 29 January 2021
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The event usually attracts crowds of up to 25,000 each year over its duration and is a mainstay of the agricultural community.Dog agility demonstrations are amongst the many attrarctions.
Picture: Gary Anthony.
ONE of the biggest agricultural shows in the Highlands has been cancelled for a second year running due to the coronavirus pandemic.