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UA’s ‘Ross-trum’ Rascal graduates as Fellow

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Newly qualified UA auctioneer Ross Fotheringham receives his FIA (Scot) certificate from Past President of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers Scotland (IAAS) and Executive Chairman of United Auctions David Leggat.

New Fellow Ross (23) joined United Auctions aged 17 as a trainee auctioneer and completed the four-year, distance-learning degree from Harper Adams University in Shropshire under the mentorship of UA Sales Manager and Auctioneer George Purves.

He covers the east of Scotland as a sheep and cattle auctioneer and has gained experience selling both commercial and pedigree stock, including at the Stirling Bull Sales in February. Last year he led the UA team, Rostrum Rascals, to victory at RSABI’s Great Glen Rural Challenge.

David Leggat said: “We’re really pleased that Ross has achieved his Fellowship of the IAAS and it’s great to see the progress being made by him and his peers of young auctioneers as they play an important role in the future of the business.”

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Issued by JK Consultancy Ltd on behalf of United Auctions. For further information please contact Jenny Kumar on 07989 557198 or jenny@jkconsultancy.com

 

NOTES TO EDITOR

About United Auctions – www.uagroup.co.uk

United Auctions (UA) are Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists and operate a network of different auction markets across Scotland, including Stirling, Huntly, Lairg, Dalmally, Tiree, Islay, South Uist and an area office and lairage facility at Oban. The company conducts auctions of both commercial and pedigree livestock, including the world-famous Stirling Bull Sales (previously known as the Perth Bull Sales) and provides farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir procurement services.

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More than £20k raised at Charity Arts Auction and Postcard Sale

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More than three hundred people came out in support of arts charity Artlink Central at Sunday night’s Art off the Rock event (Sunday, November 4th 2012).

With a highly competitive auction and postcard sale as well as book signings by the charity’s Patron and Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson, it is estimated that well over £20,000 was raised to support the work of Artlink Central’s artists in engaging people in prison, hospitals, schools and communities who face barriers to expressing themselves, to their health and wellbeing or to their learning.

Supported by Smith and Williamson, the event was hosted by Beaconhurst School in Bridge of Allan with school prefects welcoming guests. Other support came from United Auctions, Alison Green Books, Macmillan Children’s Books, Bronze Framing and Showcase Glass as well as hundreds of professional and non-professional artists from Scotland and beyond.

Director of Artlink Central,Kevin Harrison, said: “We were delighted to see so many new and familiar faces at this year’s events. We auctioned 35 lots of paintings and sold hundreds of original postcards, some by artists such as Elizabeth Blackadder, June Carey and Peter Nardini.

“With the fantastic support of our Patron, Julia Donaldson and the supreme talents of Auctioneer David Leggat from United Auctions we had a truly memorable evening in Bridge of Allan. Thanks to all who supported us.”

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For further information, please contact:

Kevin Harrison, Director, Artlink Central on 01786 4488359 / 07764940919 or Kevin@artlinkcentral.org

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Final countdown to ART OFF THE ROCK auction (Sun 4 Nov; 6-9pm)

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As the final countdown to Sunday November 4th and the Art Off the Rock auction begins, Artlink Central are pleased to announce that the online catalogue is now available on our website: www.artlinkcentral.org.

This year’s auction, generously curated by artists Lesley Banks, Lesley Anne Derks and Jacqueline Marr and conducted by United Auctions’ Executive Chairman David Leggat,  will include work by:

Peter Howson, Catriona Campbell, Muriel Barclay, Elizabeth Blackadder, Barbara Rae, Lesley Banks, June Carey, Graham Stewart, Hilary Barker, Alan King, Jacqueline Marr, Lesley Anne Derks and many others ofnote.

The gala evening takes place from 6pm to 9pm at Beaconhurst School in Bridge of Allan, where the latest offering from famed illustrator, Axel Scheffler ‚‘The Highway Rat‘ will also be up for grabs on the night.

The Highway Rat  is the character from his latest collaboration with Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson, who will be at Art Off The Rock to sign copies of the book as well as of her other new title, Super Worm. Copies of the books have been generously donated by Alison Green books.

The event also features the Anonymous Postcard Sale featuring work by hundreds of artists. Competition is fierce to grab a small work by a big-name artist, or just pick up a lovely unique artwork. This year’s crop of postcards include work by Elizabeth Blackadder, Peter Nardini, Lys Hansen and June Carey.

Art Off The Rockattracts an audience of around 400 including long-term supporters, collectors and members of the arts community. The event raises crucial funds for the delivery of innovative arts programmes to adults and children who experience learning disabilities, mental illness or social exclusion.

Lesley Ann Derks, participating artisit and member of the Art Off the Rock advisory committee said: “I’m thrilled to be part of Art of the Rock for the second time.  Artlink is an amazing charity, which I have had the pleasure of working for on various projects for four years.  I have seen first- hand what a difference their projects make to people’s lives.

“The event is sure to be a great night with displays of work available by some of the best artists around.  I’m excited the public will get a chance to purchase these works and help towards Artlink continuing its good work.”

Art Off The Rock is proudly supported by Smith and Williamson, Beaconhurst School, United Auctions, Woodwinters Wines and Whiskies, Alison Green Books and Macmillan Children’s Books.

For more information about how to get tickets please call: 01786 450971 or email Fiona@artlinkcentral.org

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Notes to Editor:

Viewing from 6pm; postcard sale at 7.15pm, auction at 7.45pm.

The full address for the event is Beaconhurst School, Kenilworth Road, Bridge of Allan FK9 4RR.

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United Auctions’ double documentary broadcast this week

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United Auctions’ staff feature in two BBC documentaries airing this week.

First up is Gaelic-speaking Donald Morrison, Regional MD / Auctioneer for the West of Scotland, who is featured in BBC Alba’s The Auctioneer’s Story as part of the series Trusadh. Donald is one of three auctioneers followed to showcase the behind-the-scenes aspect of auctions and auctioneers.

Tune in (possibly with subtitles switched on!) at 9pm tonight on Virgin Media channel 188 or on Sky channel 168.

Next up is Executive Chairman David Leggat, who appears in episode three of the new BBC series Britain’s Lost Routes with Griff Rhys Jones - Highland Cattle Drove.

Watch David value the Highland Cattle Griff droves from Skye to Falkirk and then sells at the Stirling Agricultural Centre on Thursday 14th June at 8pm on BBC1.

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Scottish Mart Meetings State Tight Global Beef Supplies Will Keep Prices High

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Beef prices look likely to remain firm on the back of a tight supply of cows and calves in the chain, according to Stuart Ashworth of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), who spoke at a series of beef meetings held at four of Scotland’s Marts, including Stirling Agricultural Centre.

At the events organised by Bank of Scotland, Keenan and QMS at Thainstone, Lanark, Dingwall and Stirling auction marts, local farmers heard that the Scottish beef herd is very challenged following high culling rates. “There is little prospect of significantly more cattle appearing over the next couple of years so the tight supply will remain,” he said.

Mr Ashworth suggested that the supply and price dynamics are also likely to be affected going forward by low animal numbers in many parts of the world, for example numbers in the USA, one of the world’s biggest beef trader, are significantly down on stock as a result of the drought in 2011.

This worldwide shortfall will limit where domestic and international buyers could seek alternative supplies. “There is a tight supply everywhere, so prices will remain firm; there will be no cheap beef for the EU market. However, with consumer confidence remaining fragile, farmgate prices may be constrained by consumers’ willingness to pay higher retail prices.”

The audience consensus was that the supply and price equation certainly points to opportunity for those with cattle to fatten and finish, as well as those selling stores. However the high price of feed is still a big concern as is the outcome of the CAP reform, which is making many reticent to invest in upping cow numbers.

The Bank of Scotland and Keenan focused their discussions on the need for improved efficiency in production to give the confidence that good margins can still be made independent of the single farm payment.

“The rise in beef price since August 2009 has been 17%; over the same period feed wheat prices have increased by 76%, so what can farmers do to capture the value that we’re seeing in rising sale prices, whilst insulating yourselves from these increases in input costs?” Sandy Hay from the Bank of Scotland asked.

Mr Hay said production efficiency equates directly to business efficiency, which gives the bank’s enhanced confidence in lending to farmers looking to capitalise on the undoubted domestic and export opportunities. “The QMS average for feed plus forage cost is 50%, a 10% reduction in costs would give a net margin improvement per finisher of £22.31 whilst a 10% reduction in feeding days from the QMS average of 221 days to 199 days would yield an improvement of £20.65 per head.”

In addition to feed costs and feeding days, Mr Hay suggested that it was imperative that producers should also focus their attention on feed conversion efficiency (FCE) – “an improvement in FCE from the average of 182kg gain/tonne of feed up to 200kg gain/tonne of feed would yield another £16.72/head. The combination of a 10% improvement in all three areas would be £59.68/head.”

Keenan’s Robert Gilchrist said that feeding the Keenan Mech-Fiber System way is all about driving efficiency improvements.  “The average improvement for beef finishing units using the System is £47/head based on feeding a similar ration but presenting it in a more physically effective manner. This improves rumen function and, in turn, animal performance.”

He explained that FCE is one of the most important measures for any livestock farmer; it is widely used by pig and poultry farmers but should also be the focus of beef farmers. “The measure of feed conversion efficiency is kilos of liveweight gain per tonne of dry matter fed. This means that if feed is costing £150/tonne of dry matter and you were to improve your FCE by 10% from 100 to 110, the cost per kilo would fall by 14 pence.”

“Achieving marked improvements in FCE is our goal and it boils down to the physically effective mix that you get from the Keenan,” he explained. “The Mech-Fiber as we call it encourages the animal to chew the cud for longer, slowing the passage of feed through the rumen and improving the level of digestion.” He added that the other real gain for first time Keenan users is that for many it gives them very accurate feed intake and cost information for the first time. “If you can’t measure it, how do you know how you’re doing?”

Stuart Ashworth concluded that there is certainly opportunity for beef producers going forward, but the one thing that would give them the confidence they need to invest for the future is improving their production efficiency.

David Leggat, Executive Chairman of United Auctions, who chaired the largest seminar, held at Stirling Agricultural Centre, said: “Numbers of store cattle forward at our weekly sales are well ahead of last year due to prevailing buoyant prices and also a shortage of bedding and feed stuffs in some areas. This is likely to mean a reduction of numbers in April, the traditional time for buying store cattle for the grass. “

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For more information, please contact:

Jane Craigie, Jane Craigie Marketing on 01466 780078 / 07795 278767

jane@janecraigie.com

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On behalf of United Auctions:

Jenny Kumar, JK Consultancy on 07989 557198 / jenny@jkconsultancy.com

 

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Ambassador Award for UA’s David Leggat

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United Auctions’ Executive Chairman David Leggat MBE has been honoured with an NFU Scotland Ambassador Award at the union’s annual dinner, held last night (Monday 13th February).

In front of 450 guests in St Andrews, Mr Leggat was praised for his support of the auction system in Scotland and his central role in the Perth Bull Sales, which have taken place at the company’s headquarters in Stirling since 2009.

Now in its fourth year, the ambassador award was set up by the National Farmers Union in Scotland, and supported by NFU Mutual, to recognise an individual who has played an important role in communicating the work, challenges and value of Scottish farming to a wider audience.

NFUS President Nigel Miller, who made the presentation, said: “David has been part of a quiet revolution in how livestock producers approach breeding, pushing selection beyond simple genetics and looks to adding value through using performance-recorded stock and defined health status.”

David Leggat said: “The award came as a complete surprise and it’s a great honour to receive it.”

Previous winners of the prestigious award are SAC’s Head of Communications Ken Rundle, agricultural journalist Dan Buglass, who was honoured posthumously, and one of Scotland’s favourite cooks Claire Macdonald.

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Issued on behalf of United Auctions by JK Consultancy. For further information please contact Jenny Kumar on 07989 557198 / jenny@jkconsultancy.com

United Auctions – www.uagroup.co.uk

  • United Auctions (UA) are Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists and operate a network of different auction markets across Scotland, including Stirling, Huntly, Lairg, Dalmally, Tiree, Islay, South Uist and an area office and lairage facility at Oban
  • The company conducts auctions of both commercial and pedigree sheep and cattle, and provides farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir procurement services.
  • UA deals with more than 18,000 customers across the UK and Ireland each year. Group turnover is in excess of £100 million and in 2008 the company celebrated its 150th year of operation
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UA Hosts Delegation from China’s Ministry of Agriculture in Stirling

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United Auctions (UA) recently welcomed a delegation of 14 animal scientists from China at the Stirling Agricultural Centre on a fact-finding mission about Scotland’s auction market operations.

The Beijing delegates from China’s Ministry of Agriculture met with Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers for a sit-down, technical discussion followed by a tour of the sheep ring during the Centre’s prime sheep auction to witness sale operations first hand.

With the help of an interpreter from London, the high profile group spent more than an hour with UA’s Executive Chairman David Leggat, discussing protocols for controlling cattle movement, traceability and the principle of organised livestock marketing.

They were particularly interested in UA’s Bull Sales as market leaders for animal health.

Mr Leggat was presented with a gift of Chinese pottery, signifying good luck, to commemorate the visit.

David Leggat MBE, Executive Chairman of United Auctions, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the delegation from Beijing to the City of Stirling and share best practices in animal science, health and welfare.

“At a time when cultural, environmental and commercial relations between China and Scotland are so important, we’re pleased to play our part in developing agricultural links between our two countries.”

Following the visit to the Agricultural Centre, the delegation took in the sights at Stirling Castle.

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NOTES TO EDITOR
Issued by JK Consultancy on behalf of United Auctions. For further information please contact: Jenny Kumar on 07989 557198 or jenny@jkconsultancy.com

United Auctions – www.uagroup.co.uk
• United Auctions (UA) are Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists. We operate a network of different auction markets across Scotland, including Stirling, Huntly, Lairg, Dalmally, Tiree, Islay, South Uist and an area office and lairage facility at Oban
• The company conducts auctions of both commercial and pedigree sheep and cattle, and provides farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir procurement services
• Group turnover is in excess of £100 million and in 2008 we celebrated our 150th year in operation

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70,000gn world breed record set in Stirling at Perth Bull Sales

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A new world record price of 70,000 guineas (equivalent to £73,500) was set for the Charolais breed today (Wednesday, February 19th) on the last day of United Auction’s (UA’s) Perth Bull Sales.

Surpassing the previous record of 56,000 guineas, set in 1989, it establishes a new record for Scotland and for UA’s Stirling Agricultural Centre, the venue for the world-famous event.

It also achieves the Continental breed record average price – of £6,279 on 97 animals sold.

The Charolais bull, called Barnsford Ferny, took less than two minutes in the sale ring to attract the record-breaking price, sold by Stirling auctioneer David Brown.

Known as ‘Ferny’, the 17-month-old bull was bred and exhibited by Tom and Sheena Gatherer from Barnsford, Inchinnan, Glasgow. He is their first ever homebred beast to go through the ring and was sold to Charlie Boden of Mellor, Stockport.

“Achieving this price was beyond our wildest dreams,” said Sheena. “Being the first animal ever to sell we really had no idea how things would go, however as soon as he arrived at the mart, he amassed a number of admirers.”

With a herd of only three cows, the couple, who both work full time for the SPCA, established a pedigree Charolais herd on their 65-acre smallholding in 2007 with bull Alwent Broom, an early 50th birthday present for Tom.

Mr Boden said that Ferny had the size, scale, scope and muscle: “I needed a bull, and he was the boy. He looks like a real Charolais and he has the figures to match in particular for birthweight and eye muscle.”

David Leggat MBE, Executive Chairman of United Auctions, said: “It’s tremendously exciting to achieve a record price and to have a bull of such outstanding calibre through the ring. For the first-time sellers, a result like this is like a fairytale and it brings to a fantastic end a very successful Bull Week.”

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United Auctions – Jenny Kumar on 07989 557198 or jenny@jkconsultancy.com
British Charolais Cattle Society – Liz Snaith on 07974 678833 or liz@lizsnaithconsultants.com

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United Auctions (UA) are Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists. We operate a network of different auction markets across Scotland, including Stirling, Huntly, Lairg, Dalmally, Tiree, Islay, South Uist and an area office and lairage facility at Oban.

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Bulls on the moo-ve to Perth Bull Sales

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More than 843 pedigree bulls and females and around 10,000 visitors are heading to Stirling this weekend for the world-famous Perth Bull Sales® at the Stirling Agricultural Centre.

United Auctions (UA), Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers, are set to welcome farmers and pedigree enthusiasts from Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and beyond for the October Sales, which run from Monday, October 17th to Wednesday, October 19th.

The Autumn Sales will see a record entry of Beef Shorthorn females forward – 107 in total. The Sales also include the dispersal of the Kitewood herd from Aberdeenshire of 42 Aberdeen Angus females, which is attracting attention for its innovative breeding.

Said David Leggat MBE, executive chairman of United Auctions: “We expect there to be quite a buzz in the sale ring from the high quality entries on offer. Virtually every lot is sold with a herd health declaration and EBV (Estimated Breeding Value) figures, which look very impressive.”

A first for the Bull Sales this year is the ‘AI for RSABI’ sale of Bovine Genetics, which aims to raise funds for RSABI (the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution), Scotland’s charity helping people who have depended on the land.

The charity auction takes place at 5.30pm on Sunday, October 16th, for which more than 85 lots have been donated, including semen that is no longer available on the open market such as Tofts Romany, Rawburn Transformer, Dunlouise Jipsey Earl and Doonally New, as well as widely used bulls Glenlivet Single Malt, Omorga Samson and Grahams Unbeatable.

Said Mr Leggat: “We’re delighted to host this new event, which offers an exciting range of semen and helps raise awareness and funds for the charity.”

Added Eilidh Grieve, RSABI Development Officer for Central Scotland: “The auction is an important part of our fundraising program and we’re thrilled to have UA’s support and the platform of the prestigious Bull Sales.”

Held under the auspices of the national breed societies, the Perth Bull Sales® are sponsored by Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith.

Said Mr Leggat: “We’re pleased to have the continued support of CKD Galbraith, whose rural arm is now based at the Centre.”

Customers and pedigree enthusiasts across the world can watch all the action via the live webcam and follow the latest show and sale news on UA’s Facebook page.

Full catalogue details for the Sales are available on the pedigree page of UA’s website www.uagroup.co.uk along with access to the live webcam.

Email and pre-arranged telephone bids for the charity auction will be accepted and the catalogue can be viewed at www.rsabi.org.uk/central

Opportunities for photographs will be available from Sunday, October 16th onwards.
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NOTES TO EDITOR
Show and sale programme

Sunday, October 16th
8.30am – Aberdeen Angus bull inspection
10.00am – Beef Shorthorn bull inspection
10.15am – Limousin bull inspection followed by British Blues
12 noon – Simmental bull inspection
2.30pm – Charolais bull inspection
5.30pm – Charity auction of bull semen and embryos for Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI).

Monday, October 17th
8.00am – Show of Aberdeen Angus females followed by bulls
10.30am – Show of Beef Shorthorn females followed by bulls
12.30pm – Sale of Aberdeen Angus bulls (83) & Beef Shorthorn bulls (11)
1.00pm – Show of Limousin females & Limousin bulls, followed by Salers & British Blue bulls
2.30pm – Sales of Aberdeen Angus females (75) to include dispersal sale of the Kitewood herd (42) also drafts from Rawburn (10); Cardona (6); The Moss (6); plus females from five other herds also embryos and semen
4.00pm – Sale of Beef Shorthorn females (107); Collective section of 65 followed by drafts from Glenisia (17); Grandtullybrae (10); Dunsyre (14)
5.00pm – Sale of Limousin bulls (118), Salers bulls (10) & British Blue bulls (8) followed by Limousin (21) & Salers (7) females

Tuesday, October 18th
8.00am – Show of Simmental females followed by bulls
1.00pm – Show of Charolais females followed by bulls
1.30pm – Sale of Simmental females (5)
2.00pm – Sale of Simmental bulls (181)

Wednesday, October 19th
10.30am – Sale of Charolais bulls (182) followed by sale of collective females (6) and drafts from Alsnow (7), Caithness (6) and Allanfauld (6)

Judges
Aberdeen Angus – Mr Donald MacPherson, Castlehills Farm, Castle Terrace, BERWICK -UPON –TWEED TD15 1PB
Beef Shorthorn – Mr Richard Rettie, 3 Aberdona Mains, Forestmill, ALLOA FK10 3QP
British Blue & Salers – Mr Paul Walker, Horsepool Farm, Bromsgrove Road, HUNNINGTON
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Simmental – Mr Robert Forde, Mullyknock, Tempo, ENNISKILLEN BT94 3AN
Limousin – Mr Dougie McBeath, Lower Greenyards, Bannockburn, STIRLING FK7 7BD
Charolais – Mr Harold Stubbs, 48 Innisroosk Road, Crummy, LISNASKEA Co Fermanagh

About United Auctions
United Auctions (UA) are Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists and operate a network of different auction markets across Scotland, including Stirling, Huntly, Lairg, Dalmally, Tiree, Islay, South Uist and an area office and lairage facility at Oban. The company conducts auctions of both commercial and pedigree sheep and cattle and provides farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir procurement services.

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CKD Galbraith launch Central Scotland ‘hub’

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CKD Galbraith’s new Central Scotland rural ‘hub’ is to be officially opened by Stirling Council’s former Provost, Bailie Colin O’Brien tonight. (Tuesday, September 13th 2011).

The rural team at Scotland’s leading independent property consultants relocated to the Stirling Agricultural Centre from Glasgow in the summer to allow for significant expansion of its rural, agricultural and agency services.

Currently staffed by 22 personnel, the team provides comprehensive property services to the agricultural and rural sectors.

A new national Farm Sales office now operates from the Centre, which is also United Auctions’ (UA’s) headquarters, with whom the firm has a four-year alliance.

In addition to farm sales and purchases, the rural team specialises in the management and sale of estates and woodland, valuations and building surveying work.

Bailie Colin O’Brien will officially declare the new office open for business before an expected audience of 150 clients, staff, elected members and the local business community. He said: “On behalf of the Council, I welcome the opening of this new office with its diverse range of rural services that complements the role of the Centre and Stirling’s place at the heart of Scotland’s agricultural industry.”

James Galbraith, Chairman of CKD Galbraith, said: “We’re delighted to officially launch our new office in the Stirling Agricultural Centre. It’s a vibrant market place for the farming community, ideally located in the centre of Scotland, which affords us easy access and proximity to all our clients and our other offices across the country.

“We have watched as UA has developed its business at Stirling, making it the mart of choice for a very large number of livestock farmers. The high throughput of stock brings a large number of farmers to the Centre and provides us with great opportunity for vital face-to-face contact with clients and other contacts at the weekly sales.”

David Leggat MBE, Executive Chairman of UA, Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers, said: “We’re pleased to welcome CKD Galbraith’s new rural office, which strengthens the proposition of our Agricultural Centre. Importantly, our customers now have instant access to the alliance, a benefit which has already seen a number of farms coming onto the market.”

CKD Galbraith is Scotland’s most comprehensive independent property consultancy with 12 main offices across the country.

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Notes to Editor
Images will be available after the event, which starts at 5.30pm for 6pm.

About CKD Galbraith – www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk
CKD Galbraith is an independent property consultancy specialising in serving the needs of private clients. It employs more than 180 people in offices in Stirling, Edinburgh, Perth, Cupar, Inverness, Aberfeldy, Castle Douglas, Ayr, Elgin, Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles.

The firm provides the full range of property consulting services across the commercial, residential and rural sectors throughout Scotland. The company enjoys a successful relationship with its associate firm in London, CKD Kennedy Macpherson.

The company’s rural arm specialises in farm sales and purchases, the management and sale of large estates and woodland, valuations and building surveying work. CKD Galbraith’s in-house AMC (Agricultural Mortgage Corporation) agents assist in securing loans for a range of farming purposes with the specialist team offering a competitive service to assist clients with applications for IACS, SRDP, Rural Stewardship Schemes, SNH Natural Care Scheme and SSSI Agreements.

For further information on this event, please contact Jenny Kumar of JK Consultancy on 07989 557198 or email jenny@jkconsultancy.com