Jim Goldie was present with the award by Robin Anderson, H&H managing director
Farming at South Bowerhouses and Townfoot, Dumfriesshire, he has dedicated his life to breeding and producing top-quality livestock.
In a fitting link to the award's namesake, Mr Goldie launched his first Limousin production sale at Carlisle in 1979 and personally requested that a young David Thomlinson be given his first job as a pedigree auctioneer. The sale was a resounding success and marked the beginning of Mr Thomlinson's distinguished career in auctioneering. Mr Goldie was presented with the award by Robin Anderson, Harrison and Hetherington managing director.
Mr Goldie said: "This is a total surprise, but I'm absolutely delighted. David [Thomlinson] and I went back a long long way, we organised sales together, and I promoted him for his first auction sale.
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Married to Kay, with five grandchildren, Jim now farms in partnership with his sons Hamish and Bruce. An industry pioneer, Jim was among the first to import Charolais cattle into the UK in 1969, followed by Limousin cattle in 1977, and later Bleu du Maine and Rouge sheep.
Career highlights include the first Charolais Championship at the Royal Highland Show in 1972, the first continental breed to win the Burke Trophy in 1976, and the first continental sheep to win the Royal Show inter-breed Championship in 1990.
