The secret beauty regime of Highland cattle as they’re getting ready for a big agricultural show
21 June 2017
The Royal Highland Show 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 .
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 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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