The 148th Kirriemuir Show drew families and countryside enthusiasts to Logie on Saturday, 18 July 2026, for a day of agricultural competition, demonstrations and community activity.
Animals, vintage machines and a focus on farming
Organised by volunteers, the annual show showcased the county's livestock and rural skills, with classes for cattle, sheep, horses and dogs. The ring saw handlers and animals take centre stage as judges assessed movement, manners and presentation.
- Livestock classes: cattle, sheep, horses, dogs
- Family features: children's handling classes and miniature pony sections
- Exhibits: trade and craft stalls, vintage vehicles and tractors
Photographer Mhairi Edwards captured scenes from the show, including young handlers and prizewinning ponies, and the steady stream of visitors enjoying the arena and the stalls.
Young handlers and familiar faces
Among the younger competitors, five‑year‑old Harlan Burgoyne achieved second place with his poll Dorset sheep, celebrating in the ring with six‑year‑old Leo Elder. In the miniature Shetland classes, local exhibitor Wendy Irons and handler Gail Thomson were pictured with their ponies.
Judge Clark Stewart was pictured giving a close inspection to a blackface sheep as part of the show's livestock judging programme.
| Feature | Seen at the show |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Location | Logie, Kirriemuir |
| Key attractions | Livestock classes, vintage vehicles, trade and craft stands, horse and carriage |
Community and education at the heart
The show is run by local volunteers and aims to promote animal welfare, agriculture and knowledge of the countryside in the Angus area. For many visitors it provides an opportunity to see traditional rural skills, meet producers and let children take part in showing classes—introducing the next generation to farming and animal care.
With a backdrop of rolling hills and a steady attendance through the day, the event underlined the continuing role such shows play in rural life: as a marketplace, a social occasion and a place to celebrate local farming heritage.
Photographs from the day document a busy showground, from the horse and carriage in the arena to fleets of vintage vehicles parked for visitors to inspect. They also capture the mixture of competition and community that characterises the Kirriemuir Show.
Further details and images were provided by Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson.
