Cruachan Highland Cattle
Home of THE Champions

Cattle Studs abound throughout the world. Many measure the performance of their cattle by weight gains, fat and muscle scans. These are very important criteria which must be used in conjunction with conformation and structure.

Apart from the above there is a need to promote the breed. Shows are an integral part of promotions as well as allowing the stud owner to visually compare his stock against that of the other competitors.

Before retiring from the show circuit Cruachan Highland Cattle took part in major shows from 1991 to 1998 . Wins included winning both male and female champions at Adelaide Royal and Melbourne Royal two years in a row (1996 & 1997).

The highlight for Cruachan Highland Cattle was to make Australian History with the first Highland Bull to be awarded an Interbreed Champion at a Royal Show in Australia. Tearlach of Cruachan was awarded Interbreed Champion Bull ‘C’ group beef breeds at the Royal Melbourne Show 1998.

It is an achievement to be proud of, and one which my children share in. All the show animals were prepared and shown by my children ... Ross, Shannyn, Kimberly & Catriona.

They deserve the credit for all their hard work. Without their support we may never have achieved such consistent placings during our years of showing.

The "beautiful beasties" that made it all possible

1991

Our first expedition to the show ring. Since then, our cattle have won hundreds of ribbons at local and major national shows covering an area over 3 states and a radius of 900 kilometers from home.
 

1992

Claymore of Cruachan

 
  • Australian Highland Cattle Society Winter Show, Grand Champion Bull.
     

1993

Claymore of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit. The first win at a Royal Show.
     

1994

Peinnteag of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Grand Champion Female.
     

1995

James of Cruachan ... awarded the hat trick.

 
  • Australian Highland Cattle Society Winter Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit.
  • Royal Adelaide Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit.
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit.
     

 

Gaolach of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Adelaide Show, Champion Female.
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Reserve Champion Female.
     

1996

James of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Adelaide Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit.
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Reserve Champion Bull.
     

 

Ban-Laoch of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Adelaide Show, Grand Champion Female.
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Grand Champion Female and Supreme Highland Exhibit.
     

 

Tearlach of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Grand Champion Bull.
     

1997

Tearlach of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Canberra Show, first place Bull under 21 months
  • Australian Highland Cattle Society Winter Show, Junior & Grand Champion Bull
  • Royal Adelaide Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit
  • Royal Melbourne Show, Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit.
     

 

Ban-Laoch of Cruachan

 
  • Royal Adelaide Show - Grand Champion Female.
  • Royal Melbourne Show - Grand Champion Female.
     

1998

Tearlach of Cruachan   Tearlach of Cruachan

 
  • Australian Highland Cattle Society Winter Show - Senior & Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit
  • Royal Adelaide Show - Senior & Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit
  • Royal Melbourne Show - Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Highland Exhibit and Interbreed Champion Bull `Cī group beef breeds.
    This bull made Australian History by being the first Highland Bull to win an Interbreed Championship at a Royal Show.
     

 

Siusaidh of Cruachan   Siusaidh of Cruachan

 
  • Australian Highland Cattle Society Winter Show - Senior & Grand Champion Female
  • Royal Adelaide Show - Senior & Grand Champion Female
  • Royal Melbourne Show - Reserve Champion Female.
     

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