The secret beauty regime of Highland cattle as they’re getting ready for a big agricultural show
21 June 2017
The Royal Highland Show is one of the biggest events in Scotland with hundreds of thousands of visitors descending on Ingliston on the western edge of Edinburgh to experience a variety of attractions.
I didn’t realise you could bond with a cowGinny Stacy-Marks
For people working in the agricultural sector, it’s an opportunity to showcase products as well as network with industry and political bodies.
But it’s not just about business — there’s also a lot of personal pride at stake for those exhibiting animals.
Back in 2011, award-winning filmmaker Mike Day followed the preparations of farmer Ginny Stacy-Marks in Perthshire ahead of taking her Highland cattle to Edinburgh for judging.
Grooming cattle for the Royal Highland Show
Ginny Stacy-Marks reveals her cattle’s grooming programme.
So how did Ginny and her cattle – bull Alasdair and heifer Effy – fare once they arrived in Edinburgh?
Highland cattle at the Royal Highland Show
Ginny Stacy-Marks takes her cattle to the Royal Highland Show.
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