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Y0GHURT LOAF

1 Carton Yoghurt
1 ½ Carton Sugar
2 Eggs
¾ Carton Vegetable Oil
3 Cartons S.R. Flour
Pinch of Salt

Method

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl beating till smooth. Line a 2 lb loaf tin and bake at 350 F 180 C for 45-60 minutes.



143rd Annual

Strathardle Highland Gathering
& Agricultural Show

Saturday 22nd August 2026

Home Industries Show

Secretary: Morag Houstoun
Judges: Cookery: TBA
Handcrafts: TBA
Garden Produce: TBA

Judging starts at 10.00am - Open to the Public at 1.00pm

First Prize £2.00 (3 points) Second Prize £1.50 (2 points) Third Prize £1.00 (1 point)

Click here for a printable 2026 ENTRY FORM.

SPECIAL PRIZE - JUBILEE ROSEBOWL
Dundee Cake

SINAGOCA CUP FOR MOST POINTS and the ELIZABETH CAIRNS QUAICH FOR
BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASSES 1-5

CLASS 1 Baking

  1. Round of Victoria Scones
  2. Three Dinner Rolls (yeast)
  3. Lemon & Blueberry Loaf
  4. Three pieces Bakewell Blondie
  5. Three Peanut Butter Cookies

CLASS 2 Preserves

  1. Jar of Strawberry Jam
  2. Jar of Lamon Curd
  3. Small jar of Garlic Mayonnaise
  4. Bottle of Elderflower Champagne
  5. Bottle of Barbecue Sauce

CLASS 3 Desserts

  1. Slice of Meringue Roulade
  2. Two Choux Buns
  3. Small Apple Pie (shortcrust pastry)

CLASS 4 Savouries

  1. Flask of Broccoli & Stilton Soup
  2. Two slices of Nut Roast
  3. One small Pizza Pocket
  4. Small Dish Couscous Salad

CLASS 5 Sweets

  1. Two Decorated Chocolate Bars
  2. Four Peppermint Creams

MARY MILNE MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASS 6

CLASS 6 Hobby

  1. Photograph "The Hills are Alive"
  2. Painting Any Theme Any Medium

BALFOUR CUP FOR MOST POINTS and the GLENISLA SHEILD FOR BEST EXHIBIT IN CLASSES 7 & 8

CLASS 7 Knitting

  1. Knitted Birthday Cake
  2. Tank Top
  3. Knitted Flower

CLASS 8 Handcrafts

  1. Item in Patchwork
  2. Crocheted Baby Comforter
  3. Wedding/Party Favour (any craft)
  4. Piece of Jewellery

 

EVANS CUP for most points in class 9a to 9i
INCHYRA CUP for most points in class 9j to 9o
CORONATION CUP for best exhibit in class 9

CLASS 9 Garden Produce

  1. Flowering Pot Plant
  2. Foliage Pot Plant
  3. Hanging Basket
  4. Planter
  5. Small Vase of Annuals
  6. Three Roses
  7. Jug of Sweet Peas
  8. Floral Arrangement in a boot
  9. Three Potatoes
  10. Three Carrots
  11. Three Beetroot
  12. Three Onions
  13. Collection Four different Vegetables
  14. Unusual Container of Cress


STRATHARDLE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY TROPHY

CLASS 10 Garden feature using recycled material

EGG CLASS

CLASS 11 Six Home Produced Hens Eggs

MANDY DUNCAN CUP FOR MOST OUTSTANDING CHILD’S EXHIBIT

CLASS 12 Children's Section
(please state age on exhibit)

Pre Nursery
(Please state age)

  1. Foot Print

Nursery
(Please state age)

  1. Picture of favourite teddy

Primary 1, 2 and 3
(Please state class)

  1. Colour in pre-printed picture
  2. Draw my teacher
Primary 4 and 5
(Please state class)
  1. Handmade Birthday Card
  2. Garden in shoebox lid

Primary 6 and 7
(Please state class)

  1. Two Bounty Bars
  2. Playpark in a shoebox lid
  3. Poster for Commonwealth Games

BALNALD CUP FOR MOST POINTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE SECTION

Secondary Age

  1. Two Sausage Rolls
  2. Fruit Smoothie
  3. Two Chocolate Chip Cookies
  4. Decorated Baseball Cap
  5. Christmas Decoration
  6. Handwritten passage from your favourite book

 

OPEN CLASS FOR PERSONS OUTWITH THE SHOW CATCHMENT AREA ONLY

  1. Small Quiche
  2. Lemon Drizzle Loaf
  3. Three Biscoff Traybake
  4. Christmas Decoration
  5. Photograph “Reflections”
  6. Floral Arrangement in a Small Basket
  7. Collection of three vegetables


RULES

1 - Entry Forms must be submitted no later than 17th August 2026.
2 - Entries to be at Marquee by 9.30am on 22nd August 2026 with labels firmly attached and named.
3 - Entries unlabelled and un-named will be disqualified.
4 - An individual may only make one entry in any category
5 - The decision of the judges will be final.
6 - Three prizes will be given for each class dependent on number of entries
7 - Children’s Section – Entries FREE
8 - All entries must be removed between 4.30pm and 5.00pm on the day of the Show
9 - All competitions open to residents in the Show area with the exception of the Children’s Section

ENTRIES CLOSE 17TH AUGUST 2026
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE




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