Galloway record smashed at Castle Douglas

The 34-year-old world record price for a Galloway was smashed at breed society’s show and sale at Castle Douglas, when a call of 26,000gns was made for Blackcraig Dyker from John, Ann and Iain Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock.

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 2 min read
Galloway record smashed at Castle Douglas

The 34-year-old world record price for a Galloway was smashed at breed society’s show and sale at Castle Douglas, when a call of 26,000gns was made for Blackcraig Dyker from John, Ann and Iain Finlay,...

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