Keith Findlay

Aberdeen

Deputy Business Editor at The Press and Journal

Veteran Scottish journo. All media platforms. Nowadays writing about cows, sheep, other farmyard animals, crops and people in agriculture. Views here are my own

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Articles

All you need to know about West Fife Show

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Keith Findlay

West Fife Show is back next month, with organisers expecting thousands of people to attend one of Scotland’s longest-running agricultural events. It takes place at Easter Bucklyvie Farm, Crossgates, on Saturday June 7. Now in its 257th year, the show is a mix of farming tradition, hands-on activities and rural entertainment. Visitors can expect a wide variety of attractions, including the ever-popular livestock competitions featuring cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
Huge demand for new Open Farm Sunday event in Aberdeenshire

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

Kirkton Farm, near Kinellar, Aberdeenshire, will welcome as many as 1,000 visitors when it opens its gates to the public for the first time on Sunday June 8. Host farmer Scott Campbell was thrilled to see more than 800 registrations pour in. That meant the event was fully booked. But after an on-site meeting, it’s now been decided to increase the limit to 1,000 people. First time for everythingJoining the Open Farm Sunday (OFS) initiative marks a first for Scott and his team.
Angus agritech entrepreneur among latest Scottish Edge winners

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Keith Findlay

A young agritech entrepreneur from Angus has scooped another £10,000, making it £20,000 in total, in the Scottish Edge competition. Tom Porter, of Carnoustie, started his own business, AgriAudit, on his dad’s farm at East Scryne.. Earlier this year he was presented with a £10,000 regional Edge award – part of a Scotland-wide scheme supporting young entrepreneurs – at a ceremony in Dundee. And he’s now matched that in the 25th round of Scottish Edge.
'Horror show' trade deal for Scots fishing fleet

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

North-east fishing chief Mike Park and his industry peers have angrily branded PM Sir Keir Starmer’s trade deal with the EU as an “utter betrayal”. EU boats will have had their current level of access to key UK fishing grounds extended for a further 12 years. Details of the trade pact struck between prime minister Sir Keir and EU counterparts emerged earlier today. The UK Government has claimed it will protect British fishing access, rights and areas.
Scottish fishers warn PM against political and economic 'betrayal'

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

Scottish fishing chiefs have urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to defend UK sovereign access rights to key stocks – or risk a backlash from voters. In a strongly worded letter, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) chief executive Elspeth Macdonald warned the PM further concessions to the EU would represent a “political and economic betrayal” of the sector. It comes ahead of a pivotal UK-EU summit.
Harold's books about north-east farming reach Balmoral

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

Harold Murray’s published poems and reminisces of north-east farming life have reached some very important eyes. The retired farmer and author told us two copies of his latest book had found their way to Balmoral. Exactly who’s reading his work at the King’s residence on Royal Deeside is not known. But the mere fact his book – Doric, Historic and Humorous – was personally requested by a PA to the royals is a source of great pride for the 92-year-old.
Hundreds more Fife schoolkids enjoy learning about farming life

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Keith Findlay

More young people across Fife have been getting out and about learning about farming and rural life in general. Recent events organised by the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) Fife Countryside Initiative have included a food and farming day at Balgove Larder, just outside St Andrews. A total of 135 P6 pupils from five local primary schools took part in hands-on sessions covering a wide range of of topics.
Thainstone Centre: From top-class cattle to classic cars

2 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

It’s not just livestock that goes under the hammer at Thainstone Centre, near Inverurie. Thainstone Specialist Auctions (TSA), a division of ANM Group recently hosted a timedonline auction of classic and collectable vehicles. And there were some splendid-looking lots up for grabs. Top-selling prices included a 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Auto, which fetched £16,750.
All you need to know about Fife Show

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Keith Findlay

Fife Show will kick off a busy summer season of Scottish agricultural events next Saturday. And there’s been an increase in entries for all the heavy horse, sheep and cattle sections. The event takes place in the grounds of Kinloss House, near Cupar. Gates will be open to members of the public at 8.30am and the show usually runs until around 5pm. Around 10,000 people have attended each of the past three annual events.
Biggar buyer pays £4,200 for champion Luings at Dingwall Mart

3 weeks ago | pressandjournal.co.uk | Keith Findlay

There were buyers from near and far at Luing Cattle Society’s 17th annual Spring Breeding Sale. Held at Dingwall Mart, the event saw a total of 73 pedigree and commercial Luing changing hands. A similar number of breeding cattle also attracted plenty of interest. Buyers were geographically widespread, with some cattle going to the south of Scotland and others to Orkney.