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0:00:14 > 0:00:18- October 2006
0:00:22 > 0:00:29- Highland Cattle
0:00:39 > 0:00:43- We're on a ship, crossing from Oban - to the Isle of Mull.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46- The purpose of our visit...
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- ..is to see Highland cattle - in their native habitat.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- With me is a man who comes - from an area of highland...
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- ..he's from Pontrhydfendigaid!
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- I'll quote the poem, "When I walk at - Strata Florida, my cares fall away."
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- That should give you a clue.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- Charles was born in Mynachlog Fawr, - Pontrhydfendigaid...
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- ..near Strata Florida Abbey.
0:01:13 > 0:01:14- Have you been to Mull before?
0:01:14 > 0:01:15- Have you been to Mull before?- - Not Mull, but I've been to Oban.
0:01:15 > 0:01:17- Not Mull, but I've been to Oban.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- What do you think of the place, - on a fine October day?
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- It's wonderful.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26- I'm looking forward to seeing Mull.
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- The scenery along the way - has been wonderful...
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- ..and it should get even better.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38- The president of the Highland - Cattle Society lives on Mull.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- We're looking forward - to seeing the cattle...
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- ..and meeting the people - who look after them.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- The sea is so blue, isn't it?
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- Everything looks lovely - - everything.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- The only way the islanders - can cross to Oban is by ferry.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- As we waited to cross - over to Mull...
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- ..Charles and I - saw many farmers from Mull.
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- They were bringing suckler calves - over for the sale in Oban.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- It shows you how much traffic - there is...
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- ..between the mainland - and the island.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- There isn't much room for cars - today.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- There are some big cattle - on those lorries.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45- I've seen a few loads.
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- You don't expect them - to be that big.
0:02:49 > 0:02:54- The ferry comes in at 9.30am - and then it goes straight back.
0:02:57 > 0:03:02- Like every other sale, it's a chance - for farmers to meet up...
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- ..and to talk about how things are - now and the future of agriculture.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- Sometimes, things aren't as easy - as you'd expect.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- Today's a very important day - at the mart in Oban.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Suckler calves are sold - on the first Tuesday in October.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- Charles is looking around.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- Trade seems very good.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- These heifers look good.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Good colours and good coats.
0:03:51 > 0:03:52- Good colours and good coats.- - The tops of their tails are square.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- The tops of their tails are square.
0:03:55 > 0:03:56- They're good calves, aren't they?
0:03:57 > 0:03:58- Bound to be.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- These Highland cattle - have good coats.
0:04:04 > 0:04:05- Good ones there too.
0:04:05 > 0:04:05- Good ones there too.- - That's got a good head.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- That's got a good head.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- Look at these - these are good too.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:04:15 > 0:04:22- 150, 60, 70, 170, 170, 170, 170.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24- He's a good auctioneer.
0:04:24 > 0:04:24- He's a good auctioneer.- - Yes, he is.
0:04:24 > 0:04:25- Yes, he is.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- I'm surprised that there aren't - more people here.
0:04:31 > 0:04:34- There are only buyers and sellers - here.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- I've noticed, in all the sales - I've been to this autumn...
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- ..lamb sales and so on...
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- ..that only very few - attract a crowd of people.
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- There's plenty of room - to sit down here.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- Mind you, this is a remote place.
0:04:54 > 0:04:55- Mind you, this is a remote place.- - That's true.
0:04:55 > 0:04:55- That's true.
0:04:56 > 0:04:57- The champion's coming now.
0:04:58 > 0:05:03- They've been selling for 150, 120 - - over 1 a kilo.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- This one weighs 435 kilos.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- That's a fine steer.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- 600... he's sold for 625.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- He weighs 435 kilos.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27- He won the championship.
0:05:31 > 0:05:32- Here's another good one.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- 550, 560.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- 565, 565, 565.
0:05:46 > 0:05:52- 565 for 415 kilos.
0:05:52 > 0:05:57- All these cattle are from the same - farm, and they're fine cattle.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01- Here's the heifer - that won the reserve.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- She should do well.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- She weighs 350 kilos.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- She's the smallest in the group.
0:06:11 > 0:06:18- 500? 450 then. - 450, 450, 60, 60, 70, 80, 90.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- 500. She's some heifer.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23- 500.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- 10. 510, 510, 510, 510, 510.
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- 510.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- 510 for 350 kilos of heifer.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- I've enjoyed myself in Oban.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- Have you bought anything, Charles?
0:06:45 > 0:06:45- Have you bought anything, Charles?- - Not yet.
0:06:45 > 0:06:46- Not yet.
0:06:46 > 0:06:51- Neither of us has bought anything - but we're having a good time.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- After the excitement - of the auction...
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- ..Charles and I - set our sights on Mull.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- It was a chance - to enjoy the fine weather...
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- ..for the last time, - as it turned out.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- The weather was a lot worse - on the island.
0:07:35 > 0:07:36- These are good cattle.
0:07:36 > 0:07:37- These are good cattle.- - It's a good bunch.
0:07:37 > 0:07:38- It's a good bunch.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- He said they're four years old.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- He puts a roan Shorthorn bull - on the Highland cows.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- First cross.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- A pure-bred cow, of course.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- The bull gives a roan colour.
0:07:53 > 0:07:59- I like that black cow, but he said - black cows don't sell so well.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- They don't need much feeding.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- They're kept inside - as calves only in their first year.
0:08:05 > 0:08:06- He gave these a Lim bull.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- He gave these a Lim bull.- - He'll get good calves.
0:08:08 > 0:08:08- He gave these a Lim bull.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- He's put these nine aside to sell.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- They seem to have kept - their mothers' colours.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- Highland cattle - come in many colours.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Yes.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22- As you pointed out...
0:08:22 > 0:08:26- ..the blue-black heifer demonstrates - the different colours there are.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38- Donald, good morning.
0:08:38 > 0:08:39- Donald, good morning.- - Good morning, Dai.
0:08:39 > 0:08:39- Good morning, Dai.
0:08:40 > 0:08:41- Nice to meet you.
0:08:42 > 0:08:44- It's lovely to be here on Mull.
0:08:44 > 0:08:45- It's lovely to be here on Mull.- - It's lovely to welcome you here.
0:08:45 > 0:08:46- It's lovely to welcome you here.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- This is Donald MacGillivray.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- He keeps Highland cattle.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- This year, he's the President - of the Highland Cattle Society.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- I was just telling our natives!
0:08:59 > 0:08:59- A great honour.
0:08:59 > 0:09:00- A great honour.- - A tremendous honour.
0:09:00 > 0:09:01- A tremendous honour.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- I've been involved with the breed - for over 50 years...
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- ..and I've had some ups and downs.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- But this is a pinnacle - that I didn't expect to achieve.
0:09:14 > 0:09:15- You hold the record price.
0:09:15 > 0:09:16- You hold the record price.- - I hold the record price...
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- I hold the record price...
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- ..for a Highland bull.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- 20,000 guineas in '92 - and then again in '94.
0:09:23 > 0:09:24- A very proud man I am.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- A very proud man I am.- - Was your father here farming?
0:09:26 > 0:09:26- Was your father here farming?
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- My father was a farms manager.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34- I'm the first generation - of farming in my own right.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- And you've enjoyed - every minute of it?
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- I would never go back - to working for someone else.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- It's more satisfying.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- I see that you've started crossing - cattle for the trade...
0:09:49 > 0:09:50- ..and getting money.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- We've all got to get money.
0:09:53 > 0:09:58- The reason that these are crossed - is we've kept too many pures.
0:09:58 > 0:10:02- After Foot & Mouth and the - export business collapsing...
0:10:02 > 0:10:08- ..we crossed the lower end of the - cattle to maintain our cross herd.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- It's totally self-contained.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- We have no bought-in stock, - except bulls.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- Charles and I - weren't disappointed...
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- ..when we saw - Donald MacGillivray's cattle.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- These are his pedigree cows.
0:10:26 > 0:10:27- Look at those horns!
0:10:27 > 0:10:28- Look at those horns!- - Indeed!
0:10:28 > 0:10:28- Indeed!
0:10:28 > 0:10:33- You've got to get close to them - to appreciate their physique.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- They're heavy.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- They have very good hindquarters...
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- ..when you consider - that they're mountain cattle.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- They're outside in all weathers.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- They haven't been inside - since they were calves.
0:10:47 > 0:10:51- He hasn't sold any bulls - for three years...
0:10:51 > 0:10:57- ..and he likes to sell just one bull - at a time, and it has to be right.
0:10:57 > 0:11:03- He said he was going to keep - several of these calves as bulls.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- They're very fine cattle.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- I'm surprised at how quiet they are.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12- They're out on the mountain - nearly all year.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14- They have a nice temperament...
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- ..but don't mess with them - when they have calves.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Blimey, look at those horns!
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- I like the horns. - I think they add character.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28- Welsh Black cattle - have lost character...
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- ..through losing their horns.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- You had something to say - at the Royal Welsh Show...
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- ..when you saw them in the ring - with their horns.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- These have very fine horns.
0:11:41 > 0:11:41- These have very fine horns.- - They're fine cows.
0:11:41 > 0:11:42- They're fine cows.
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0:11:54 > 0:11:57- The weather can be a problem - in Wales...
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- ..but it's even worse in Scotland.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- Heavy rain all the time - and a cold wind too.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- But that doesn't matter - when the cattle look so fine.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- There are several herds - of Highland cattle on Mull.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- One of the areas where they're most - abundant is the Glen Forsa area...
0:12:24 > 0:12:29- ..a glen that runs for many miles - from the coast into the mountains.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- Donald MacGillivray's neighbour, - Hugh MacPhail, lives here.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- There's the bull, Dai.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Over there.
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- These are all heifers.
0:12:59 > 0:13:00- Fine heifers, too.
0:13:00 > 0:13:01- Fine heifers, too.- - They're nice.
0:13:01 > 0:13:02- They're nice.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03- Very good.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- These calves are quite young.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10- Look at these acres of land.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- We've seen thousands of acres.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- These calves and cows - - the older calves have gone.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- There are a few later calves here.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- Look at the horns on that one! - It looks magnificent!
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- They're in their native habitat, - like sheep in their native habitat.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- They prevent trees - from taking over the land.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- The land must be good - - look at the colour of those trees.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- The trees, and the cattle.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- These cows have reared a calf - and now they're in calf again...
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- ..but they're - in such good condition.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- And they're not fed, - apart from the odd block.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- The bull's been with the cows - all summer. He looks well.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- You could call it a paradise, - couldn't you?
0:14:04 > 0:14:08- 50 wives, and beautiful scenery! - What more could you want?
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- Without breaking a single law!
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- There's a cold wind this morning.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- Yes, but it's not raining.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- Look - a place to sit.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- Quite a few people live here.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43- Over there - are the islands of Coll and Tiree.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- Yes, out there.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- These winding roads we've been - travelling along this morning...
0:14:50 > 0:14:51- ..are drovers' roads.
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- Their traditions are similar - to Welsh traditions.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- It's like the road from Tregaron - to Abergwesyn...
0:14:59 > 0:15:01- ..winding, and lots of hills.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- The road was originally - a cattle track.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- There are two cemeteries here.
0:15:07 > 0:15:07- There are two cemeteries here.- - Yes, I noticed.
0:15:07 > 0:15:08- Yes, I noticed.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- There aren't many houses, though.
0:15:12 > 0:15:13- There aren't many houses, though.- - Maybe there used to be more.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Maybe there used to be more.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- It's different from Wales in one way - though...
0:15:18 > 0:15:24- ..there aren't so many derelict - cottages, though there are a few.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- No, I can't see any.
0:15:28 > 0:15:33- And sheep and cattle - are thin on the ground.
0:15:34 > 0:15:35- But it's cold.
0:15:36 > 0:15:37- You need an extra coat.
0:15:37 > 0:15:38- You need an extra coat.- - Yes, October is showing its teeth.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- Yes, October is showing its teeth.
0:15:40 > 0:15:42- It's a very lonely spot.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- The Highlands of Scotland...
0:15:50 > 0:15:53- ..are very similar to other - mountainous regions in Britain.
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- Lots of families - used to live in these mountains.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- But now trees have taken over - and people have fled...
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- ..and there's nothing - to draw them back.
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- But there are some, - like Donald and Hugh, who remain.
0:16:28 > 0:16:31- Like Welsh Black cattle in Wales...
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- ..this is Scotland's - native cattle breed.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Mull is a large place...
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- ..but you won't travel far - without seeing Highland cattle.
0:16:44 > 0:16:45- There they are!
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- Excellent!
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- I mustn't forget my stick.
0:16:57 > 0:16:58- Be careful!
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- They've got good backs, - haven't they?
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- And they've got nothing to eat.
0:17:05 > 0:17:06- And they've got nothing to eat.- - They've found shelter.
0:17:06 > 0:17:06- They've found shelter.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10- They're up to their horns in reeds.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Reeds, bracken - - there's very little grass.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- They've reared these calves - and they're still looking fine.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- A creature can always find shelter.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- There's a bit of everything here.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- There are huge lochs everywhere - and the sea's nearby.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- It's rough land.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- Look - there's a bull.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- The bull's there with them.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- They're rearing good calves.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- But there are some lonely places - here.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- We've been on the road - for two hours.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- You see the occasional tourist.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- These people - farm huge expanses of land.
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- They go out in the morning and - goodness knows when they get back.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- They farm all sorts of land.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01- But these cattle are superb.
0:18:01 > 0:18:06- It's wonderful when you see - something in its native habitat.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- Stick you and me in a town - and we're not happy!
0:18:11 > 0:18:16- They do so well - with nothing but rubbish to eat.
0:18:16 > 0:18:17- Let's go.
0:18:17 > 0:18:22- You're a gentleman of leisure, - having someone to drive you around!
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- I've never had it so good!
0:19:11 > 0:19:17- Mull is a beautiful place but you - have to put up with the weather.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- This morning we've had more rain - than I've ever seen before.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- We're on our way - to Glengorm Castle...
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- ..to see the island's largest herd - of Highland cattle.
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- They're preparing cattle to take - to the show and sale in Oban.
0:19:36 > 0:19:37- This should be fun!
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- Up to now, we've visited - ordinary farms on the island.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- But Scotland is famous - for its country estates...
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- ..so we had to visit one of them - - the Glengorm Estate.
0:19:56 > 0:20:01- They were busy preparing cattle for - the Highland Cattle Society sale.
0:20:01 > 0:20:06- This estate, like many others, - sells its produce to local butchers.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- The Scots are past masters - at promoting their own produce.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- The beef that's produced here...
0:20:14 > 0:20:19- ..is classed as beef of the - finest quality - premium beef.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- Hello, sir! Good morning!
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- You must be Mr Tom Nelson.
0:20:47 > 0:20:48- You must be Mr Tom Nelson.- - I am.
0:20:48 > 0:20:48- I am.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- You've got some good cows.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- We've come to see how you boys - are making all this money!
0:20:56 > 0:20:56- Thanks for coming to see us!
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- Thanks for coming to see us!- - Nice heifer.
0:20:58 > 0:20:58- Thanks for coming to see us!
0:20:58 > 0:20:58- What age would these heifers be?
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- What age would these heifers be?
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- What age would these heifers be?- - Three-year-old in-calf heifers.
0:21:01 > 0:21:01- Three-year-old in-calf heifers.
0:21:02 > 0:21:03- They'll calve when?
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- They'll calve mid-March onwards.
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- You've got all these - going to the sale?
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- We've got about nine going.
0:21:14 > 0:21:15- Some are Angus's own.
0:21:15 > 0:21:16- Some are Angus's own.- - They take some washing.
0:21:16 > 0:21:17- They take some washing.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- May we look around?
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- Please do.
0:21:21 > 0:21:23- That's a fine heifer.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- Look at that coat.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- She's a large heifer, Dai.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- Yes, and so's this one.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- It's strange, when you consider - that these cattle...
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- ..have been outdoors almost all - their lives, they're so quiet.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- They're not very difficult to lead.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- And look, haven't they got - good quarters?
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- They're very fine cattle - when you take a good look at them.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58- They're kept in here at the moment - just to prepare them.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- They live outside.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01- Look, black ones.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- Are the black - hardier than the others?
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- Not any noticeable difference - - just the colour.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10- Would you have a black bull?
0:22:10 > 0:22:11- Would you have a black bull?- - Yes, we have a black bull.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- Yes, we have a black bull.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- These two black heifers - are in calf to a black bull.
0:22:18 > 0:22:19- The reds are in calf to red bulls.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- The reds are in calf to red bulls.- - Tremendous length in your cattle.
0:22:21 > 0:22:21- The reds are in calf to red bulls.
0:22:21 > 0:22:25- There's tremendous length - in that heifer.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- How many cows do you keep?
0:22:27 > 0:22:28- How many cows do you keep?- - We keep about 65 cows.
0:22:28 > 0:22:29- We keep about 65 cows.
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- They're all pure.
0:22:31 > 0:22:32- Out all year round.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35- They calve outside.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38- They don't like it inside.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- There's too much hair on them.
0:22:41 > 0:22:45- They're like me - - once I'm under cover, I'm sweating!
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- You sell meat to your local butcher - in Tobermory.
0:22:49 > 0:22:50- It's a good sign.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51- It's a good sign.- - Yes.
0:22:51 > 0:22:52- Yes.
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- We sell most of our bullocks - locally.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57- They're killed on the island.
0:22:57 > 0:23:03- We sell half through the butcher - and half through our own farm shop.
0:23:03 > 0:23:08- The females are sold either at the - Oban breeding sale or privately.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- Thank you for letting us come.
0:23:12 > 0:23:13- We've been admiring your castle.
0:23:13 > 0:23:14- We've been admiring your castle.- - My pleasure. Thanks for coming.
0:23:14 > 0:23:15- My pleasure. Thanks for coming.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22- These days, even large estates - have to diversify...
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- ..in order to make ends meet.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29- Here at the Glengorm Estate, - they've established a cafe...
0:23:29 > 0:23:34- ..and a shop that only sells - their own food produce...
0:23:34 > 0:23:35- ..of vegetables and meat.
0:23:36 > 0:23:36- .
0:23:49 > 0:23:49- 888
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- 888
0:24:04 > 0:24:08- Living on a lonely, remote island, - surrounded by beauty...
0:24:09 > 0:24:11- ..is ideal for some people.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- But living and making a livelihood - here can be difficult.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18- The farmers know this.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- When they have stock to sell, - they must cross over to Oban...
0:24:24 > 0:24:25- ..which costs money.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28- But sometimes, - to make things easier...
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- ..they have a small sale - on the island...
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- ..in a place called Craignure.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39- This is very rustic, isn't it?
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- They've brought their calves here.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43- They're selling well.
0:24:43 > 0:24:48- That bus you saw was carrying buyers - from the mainland.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50- They've come on the ferry.
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- He's selling - without a microphone or anything.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- They're marked with different - colours for different buyers.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07- This one's a Highland-Lim cross, - isn't it?
0:25:10 > 0:25:12- They're selling one by one.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- A few are sold in a bunch.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19- There must be 60 to 100 cows here.
0:25:20 > 0:25:25- Being able to hold a sale here must - be a great help to island farmers.
0:25:25 > 0:25:26- They don't have to take the ferry.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28- They don't have to take the ferry.- - They already have lorries here.
0:25:28 > 0:25:29- They already have lorries here.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33- It's the same auctioneer - we saw in Oban.
0:25:33 > 0:25:35- He's good.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38- None of the cattle have tickets.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41- They rely on colours.
0:25:41 > 0:25:43- Marking is important.
0:25:43 > 0:25:45- Marks are put in different places.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48- Each buyer has his own colour.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51- The mart is held here - only occasionally.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54- It's organised by the same company - as in Oban.
0:25:54 > 0:25:57- They save a lot on transport costs.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00- There are lots of smallholders here.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04- Some of these people - sold calves in Oban.
0:26:04 > 0:26:09- If they have a few calves left, - they can bring them here.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12- Nothing's weighed here.
0:26:12 > 0:26:16- They accept them - the way they appear in the ring.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20- AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:26:52 > 0:26:57- Dai, it surprises me - how quiet these cattle are.
0:26:59 > 0:27:04- But you don't have to do much - to send them away.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09- I thought if you went up to them - they'd run all over the place.
0:27:09 > 0:27:13- These have buckets, - and a creep for the calves.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16- The calves look well-fed.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18- Torosay Castle.
0:27:19 > 0:27:23- They're lying there, - they've obviously got enough grass.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26- It's old grassland.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28- No-one uses a plough.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30- Ploughs just aren't used.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33- We haven't seen any signs - of ploughing.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- It's strange, the way they graze.
0:27:36 > 0:27:38- They have so much...
0:27:38 > 0:27:42- A Scotsman told me the difference - between Wales and Scotland...
0:27:43 > 0:27:46- ..is that Wales - has five sheep per acre...
0:27:46 > 0:27:49- ..and Scotland - has five acres per sheep.
0:27:49 > 0:27:51- That's quite true.
0:27:52 > 0:27:53- Look at those horns.
0:27:54 > 0:27:54- Horns give them so much character.
0:27:54 > 0:27:56- Horns give them so much character.- - It's as if they're in a cowshed.
0:27:56 > 0:27:57- It's as if they're in a cowshed.
0:27:59 > 0:28:01- You could hang your cap...
0:28:02 > 0:28:05- ..your trousers and your underpants - on those horns!
0:28:05 > 0:28:08- And the sheets off the bed!
0:28:10 > 0:28:14- The annual Highland Cattle Society - sale and show...
0:28:14 > 0:28:19- ..will take place in two days' time, - in Oban, on the mainland.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27- Despite all the preparations - that need to be done...
0:28:28 > 0:28:31- ..Stuart Mackay of Torosay Castle, - like every farmer...
0:28:31 > 0:28:35- ..must still carry on - with his daily chores.
0:29:02 > 0:29:05- It's Sunday morning, 8 October.
0:29:05 > 0:29:11- Our departure from Mull was delayed - by a day because of bad weather...
0:29:11 > 0:29:13- ..but we enjoyed every minute.
0:29:13 > 0:29:19- As you can see, people have gathered - here at Oban market for the show.
0:29:19 > 0:29:23- I thought there'd be - a few Welsh people here...
0:29:23 > 0:29:28- ..but one Welshman in particular - stands out, here in the car park...
0:29:28 > 0:29:30- ..Ifor Williams!
0:29:32 > 0:29:35- Here's one of the black heifers - from Glengorm.
0:29:35 > 0:29:36- She looks different, here.
0:29:36 > 0:29:37- She looks different, here.- - They've travelled well.
0:29:37 > 0:29:38- They've travelled well.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40- A very long body.
0:29:41 > 0:29:43- Look at that heifer's horns.
0:29:43 > 0:29:47- She's barely three years old - but look at those horns!
0:29:48 > 0:29:50- They'll probably grow even more.
0:29:50 > 0:29:55- Yes - they're not fully grown - until they're five or six years old.
0:29:55 > 0:29:58- This is going to be some show.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00- 'Morning, boys.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10- Having travelled - all the way to Oban...
0:30:11 > 0:30:15- ..I never thought I'd meet a family - from Llyn Fanod...
0:30:15 > 0:30:19- ..which is on Mynydd Bach - in Ceredigion.
0:30:19 > 0:30:21- Their parents - are English incomers...
0:30:21 > 0:30:26- ..but the children go to Ysgol - Penuwch and they speak Welsh.
0:30:27 > 0:30:27- What's your name?
0:30:27 > 0:30:28- What's your name?- - Ameena.
0:30:28 > 0:30:29- Ameena.
0:30:29 > 0:30:31- What school do you go to?
0:30:31 > 0:30:32- What school do you go to?- - Penuwch.
0:30:33 > 0:30:34- Do you like school?
0:30:34 > 0:30:35- Do you like school?- - Yes.
0:30:35 > 0:30:35- Yes.
0:30:36 > 0:30:38- When did you come here?
0:30:38 > 0:30:42- When did you come to Scotland - - today or yesterday?
0:30:42 > 0:30:44- Yesterday.
0:30:44 > 0:30:46- You've got a nice apple!
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- Did you bring it from Penuwch?
0:30:49 > 0:30:51- And what's your name?
0:30:51 > 0:30:52- And what's your name?- - Alex.
0:30:52 > 0:30:52- Alex.
0:30:53 > 0:30:53- Do you like living in Penuwch?
0:30:53 > 0:30:55- Do you like living in Penuwch?- - Yes.
0:30:55 > 0:30:55- Do you like living in Penuwch?
0:30:55 > 0:30:59- What's the name of your herd - in Penuwch?
0:30:59 > 0:31:01- The Reedland Fold.
0:31:01 > 0:31:04- The Almoosa family - came to live in Penuwch...
0:31:05 > 0:31:07- ..and the children - have learned Welsh.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10- They're developing - a herd of Highland cattle.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14- Their father is so keen - on these cattle...
0:31:14 > 0:31:18- ..he's volunteered - as a steward at the show.
0:31:18 > 0:31:23- The most surprising thing for me - is how big these cattle are.
0:31:23 > 0:31:28- I always thought they were small - cattle but they're very long...
0:31:28 > 0:31:29- ..and they have good bone.
0:31:29 > 0:31:30- ..and they have good bone.- - These three...
0:31:30 > 0:31:31- These three...
0:31:31 > 0:31:34- ..were sired by a Glengorm bull.
0:31:34 > 0:31:36- They're excellent heifers.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38- When were they born?
0:31:38 > 0:31:40- They're three years old.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42- Three-year-old heifers.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- They carry out all the tests - - Johne's, IBR and everything...
0:31:46 > 0:31:49- ..even though the cattle - are kept outside.
0:31:50 > 0:31:53- Apparently, they're done - because of exports.
0:31:57 > 0:32:01- The other day on Mull, - we were at Torosay Castle.
0:32:01 > 0:32:04- Stuart is the farm bailiff there.
0:32:04 > 0:32:07- He's here today - to help his grandmother.
0:32:08 > 0:32:10- She has two heifers competing.
0:32:11 > 0:32:12- They're fine heifers, too.
0:32:13 > 0:32:14- Six and eight.
0:32:14 > 0:32:18- They'll be four years old - in a few months.
0:32:18 > 0:32:23- I'm sure they'll make their mark - in the ring today.
0:32:25 > 0:32:29- This is the first competition - of the day, for older heifers.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34- Hugh MacPhail - of Callachally Farm, Mull...
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- ..whom we visited the other day...
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- ..he's the senior steward.
0:32:41 > 0:32:46- Archie Galbraith - I hope I got - that name right - is the judge.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48- He's from Argyll.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51- It's a strong class of heifers.
0:32:51 > 0:32:55- Some are nearly four years old - and they haven't calved.
0:32:55 > 0:32:58- Number eight has caught my eye...
0:32:58 > 0:33:02- ..but the judge - will look beneath all that hair.
0:33:04 > 0:33:07- There's another heifer, number 13.
0:33:10 > 0:33:13- I think it's between number 13 - and number eight...
0:33:13 > 0:33:16- ..but we'll see what the judge says.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19- He can feel - what's under all that hair.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- He's a cattle breeder who's exported - many cattle over the years.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28- We mustn't forget that - here at today's show.
0:33:28 > 0:33:32- There are lots of German people - here...
0:33:32 > 0:33:34- ..and people from the Netherlands.
0:33:35 > 0:33:38- These cattle are popular - in those countries...
0:33:38 > 0:33:41- ..and exporting - is permitted once more.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45- I wonder if they'll be buying today.
0:33:45 > 0:33:51- It seems the Germans have more money - than us in Wales, at any rate.
0:33:51 > 0:33:54- I don't know about the Scots.
0:33:54 > 0:33:58- The Scots may be beaten - by the Germans today...
0:33:58 > 0:34:02- ..but they shouldn't forget - that Wil Rhydyfro is here!
0:34:03 > 0:34:05- First prize - number 13.
0:34:06 > 0:34:08- Standing second, number nine.
0:34:10 > 0:34:12- Third - number one.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14- And fourth - number six.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16- Donald MacGillivray, - the President...
0:34:17 > 0:34:20- ..you must be happy - with that class of heifers.
0:34:20 > 0:34:24- Exceptionally happy - to see - a parade like that is fantastic.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- Not a bad one among them.
0:34:27 > 0:34:30- And to see a ringside - showing such enthusiasm.
0:34:31 > 0:34:35- People you introduced us to on Mull - are taking leading parts.
0:34:36 > 0:34:36- Hugh looks a happy steward.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38- Hugh looks a happy steward.- - It's all part of the deal.
0:34:38 > 0:34:39- It's all part of the deal.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- In autumn we cannot show...
0:34:41 > 0:34:44- ..because we're too busy - with sheep management.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47- Labour requirements don't allow us.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50- But we'll be all very active - in February.
0:34:50 > 0:34:55- We'll have in-calf heifers, as will - other traditional hill farmers...
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- ..who don't have the facility...
0:34:58 > 0:35:01- ..to handle sheep and cattle - simultaneously.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- It's a very promising start.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- This should be good.
0:35:10 > 0:35:15- Charles and I had a chance - to discuss, like everyone else.
0:35:15 > 0:35:17- He's got 11 cattle.
0:35:17 > 0:35:21- You couldn't do better - than those two heifers.
0:35:21 > 0:35:23- Whoa, cariad!
0:35:24 > 0:35:29- You'd think, with heifers like - those, he'd have lots of cattle.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33- I really like these cattle.
0:35:33 > 0:35:36- They have good legs too.
0:35:36 > 0:35:41- Of course, they live on mountains - and they cover a lot of ground...
0:35:41 > 0:35:43- ..so they must have good feet.
0:35:44 > 0:35:46- There's the black Glengorm heifer.
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- I didn't realise Hugh MacPhail - was so tall.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56- He's very well suited to this job.
0:35:56 > 0:36:00- He's tall - and people have to listen to him.
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- He's a nice man.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14- The first and second prizes...
0:36:14 > 0:36:19- ..are going to the fold - that won the previous class.
0:36:19 > 0:36:21- I'd say, Charles...
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- ..however the competition goes...
0:36:24 > 0:36:28- ..the champion will be from - one of these two classes.
0:36:29 > 0:36:31- It depends what you want.
0:36:31 > 0:36:37- If you want to market your herd, - you have to sell the best.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39- He may only have 11 cattle...
0:36:40 > 0:36:43- ..but he could make thousands today - from two heifers.
0:36:44 > 0:36:45- Exactly.
0:36:48 > 0:36:52- I notice - there are lots of women here.
0:36:53 > 0:36:56- Lots of women breed these cattle, - of course.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00- They don't have any staff - on their farms, so the wives...
0:37:00 > 0:37:02- It's the same in Wales.
0:37:02 > 0:37:03- It's the same in Wales.- - They're crucial.
0:37:03 > 0:37:03- They're crucial.
0:37:03 > 0:37:05- They play their part, fair play.
0:37:06 > 0:37:08- He's decided. There she is.
0:37:08 > 0:37:11- The same one as the previous class.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14- He'll be a very happy man.
0:37:14 > 0:37:16- Glengorm's come second.
0:37:18 > 0:37:22- Third, number 23, - and fourth, number 25.
0:37:22 > 0:37:22- .
0:37:34 > 0:37:34- 888
0:37:34 > 0:37:36- 888
0:37:37 > 0:37:39- It's now mid afternoon...
0:37:39 > 0:37:44- ..but the competition is as keen - as it was all morning.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- It'll be another hour or two - before the championship.
0:37:48 > 0:37:52- There are lots of heifers - in every class.
0:38:18 > 0:38:22- Here's one man who's been - very successful in today's show.
0:38:22 > 0:38:26- His name's Jack Ramsay, - and he comes from Ayrshire.
0:38:27 > 0:38:30- He has two heifers at the show...
0:38:30 > 0:38:34- ..and both have won first prize - in their classes.
0:38:34 > 0:38:37- Both are favourites - for the championship.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41- They've also won the best pair - of heifers class...
0:38:41 > 0:38:44- ..no mean feat - with so much competition.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48- Some of you - may find his face familiar.
0:38:48 > 0:38:50- You've seen him in Wales.
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- He plays quoits.
0:38:52 > 0:38:55- Last year, he played in Gorsgoch.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58- He couldn't go to Pumpsaint - this year...
0:38:58 > 0:39:02- ..but he's determined - to go to Caersws next year.
0:39:02 > 0:39:07- Jack Ramsay is a member of the - Scottish national quoits team...
0:39:07 > 0:39:09- ..and he also breeds cattle.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- It's the championship, at last.
0:39:23 > 0:39:27- You've probably heard of Wil Davies - of Gwrhyd Stone, Rhydyfro.
0:39:27 > 0:39:30- Wil, there are - some fine cattle here.
0:39:30 > 0:39:31- Do you have a favourite?
0:39:31 > 0:39:33- Do you have a favourite?- - That light-coloured one, I think.
0:39:33 > 0:39:34- That light-coloured one, I think.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36- Number 13.
0:39:36 > 0:39:39- I liked number eight - this morning too.
0:39:39 > 0:39:42- Jack Ramsay has won two classes, - hasn't he?
0:39:43 > 0:39:45- Have you bought cattle from him?
0:39:46 > 0:39:51- Yes, I bought the champion and the - reserve champion from him last year.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- How big is your herd in Rhydyfro?
0:39:54 > 0:39:54- How big is your herd in Rhydyfro?- - About 50 cattle.
0:39:54 > 0:39:55- About 50 cattle.
0:39:55 > 0:39:57- Really?
0:39:57 > 0:39:59- Why did you choose this breed?
0:39:59 > 0:40:00- Why did you choose this breed?- - My wife likes them.
0:40:00 > 0:40:00- My wife likes them.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04- Not many men would please their wives - like that!
0:40:05 > 0:40:06- It's the only way I please her!
0:40:06 > 0:40:07- It's the only way I please her!- - Fair play to you!
0:40:08 > 0:40:11- He's looking at them from the back.
0:40:11 > 0:40:15- The back is more important - than the front...
0:40:15 > 0:40:17- ..but character shows at the front.
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- The horns and the head - must be right.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24- That's what counts most - at first glance.
0:40:25 > 0:40:25- They have such horns!
0:40:25 > 0:40:26- They have such horns!- - The horns shouldn't turn down.
0:40:26 > 0:40:27- The horns shouldn't turn down.
0:40:28 > 0:40:32- Cows' horns should turn up - and bulls' horns down.
0:40:32 > 0:40:38- A heifer with downturned horns is no - good, even if she has a good body.
0:40:39 > 0:40:40- He's looking across.
0:40:41 > 0:40:43- There she is - the same one.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45- Number 13. Well done.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47- Well done.
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- Hang on - it's the white one.
0:40:51 > 0:40:52- Hang on - it's the white one.- - No, the red one.
0:40:52 > 0:40:53- No, the red one.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55- Another red one.
0:40:55 > 0:40:56- Fair play.
0:41:04 > 0:41:07- The annual dinner - took place that night.
0:41:08 > 0:41:10- It was a very special evening.
0:41:11 > 0:41:14- Trophies were presented - to the winners...
0:41:14 > 0:41:20- ..not just the winners at the show - but the Best Herd and so on.
0:41:20 > 0:41:25- Here's Jack Ramsay, who won the show - championship earlier that day...
0:41:25 > 0:41:27- ..receiving congratulations.
0:41:27 > 0:41:32- That cup of his was filled - to the brim following his win.
0:41:34 > 0:41:36- Kelso Logan was another winner.
0:41:36 > 0:41:40- Kelso's family was well-known - in Friesian circles years ago...
0:41:41 > 0:41:43- ..with the Powis herd.
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- They live in the Stirling area.
0:41:46 > 0:41:49- Now, he keeps Highland cattle.
0:41:50 > 0:41:55- The whole family's keen on cattle - - here's Kelso's son.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57- You can never start too young.
0:41:58 > 0:42:02- He has his own cattle - and he won an award.
0:42:02 > 0:42:06- I learned a lot - and enjoyed ever moment.
0:42:06 > 0:42:08- There were such characters.
0:42:08 > 0:42:11- Who knew what would happen next?
0:42:11 > 0:42:16- This man had a good day - and an even better evening!
0:42:16 > 0:42:20- An occasion isn't complete - without traditional entertainment...
0:42:20 > 0:42:25- ..and in Scotland - it takes the form of a ceilidh.
0:42:48 > 0:42:49- Everyone enjoyed themselves...
0:42:50 > 0:42:52- ..and everyone could dance.
0:42:53 > 0:42:56- What an experience - - learning something new!
0:43:23 > 0:43:25- A BELL RINGS
0:43:29 > 0:43:34- After months of hard work, preparing - the cattle and rearing calves...
0:43:35 > 0:43:39- ..and after the dancing, the singing - and the congratulations...
0:43:39 > 0:43:44- ..the most important day of all - had arrived - the day of the sale.
0:43:44 > 0:43:46- Money is the bottom line.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49- 900, 900, 900, 900, 900, 900.
0:43:49 > 0:43:52- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:44:03 > 0:44:07- 1,200, 1,200, 1,200.
0:44:07 > 0:44:09- 1,200 - a bonny, bonny piece there!
0:44:10 > 0:44:13- 1,200.
0:44:17 > 0:44:19- Here she is.
0:44:19 > 0:44:23- I wonder where the best will go, - who'll buy them...
0:44:23 > 0:44:26- ..and what their prices will be.
0:44:28 > 0:44:30- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:44:37 > 0:44:39- 4,000, 4000, at 4,000, 4,000, 4,000.
0:44:40 > 0:44:42- At 2,600.
0:44:47 > 0:44:48- 4,300, 4,300.
0:44:49 > 0:44:53- 4,400, 4,400, 4,400, 4,400.
0:44:54 > 0:44:57- Now at 1,400, 1,400, 1,400, 1,400.
0:44:58 > 0:45:00- 800, 800, 800, 800.
0:45:00 > 0:45:03- 900, 900, 900, 1,000, 1,000.
0:45:03 > 0:45:08- 1,000, 1,000, 1,100, - 1,200, 1,200, 1,200.
0:45:09 > 0:45:12- At 1,200 guineas.
0:45:20 > 0:45:23- It's Jack Ramsay's big moment.
0:45:24 > 0:45:26- Trade isn't excessive.
0:45:26 > 0:45:28- Some have gone over 2,000...
0:45:28 > 0:45:30- ..though trade is sluggish.
0:45:30 > 0:45:33- But this is the champion.
0:45:33 > 0:45:35- I wonder how much she'll fetch.
0:45:35 > 0:45:35- I wonder how much she'll fetch.- - 3,000 guineas.
0:45:35 > 0:45:36- 3,000 guineas.
0:45:36 > 0:45:39- 3,000, 3,000, 3,000, 3,000. - 3,200, 3,200.
0:45:40 > 0:45:41- 3,500, 3,800.
0:45:42 > 0:45:44- 4,000, 4,000, 4,200.
0:45:45 > 0:45:47- 4,200, 4,500, 4,500.
0:45:47 > 0:45:49- 4,800, 4,800.
0:45:49 > 0:45:51- THE AUCTIONEER SPEAKS RAPIDLY
0:45:56 > 0:45:58- Gentleman there, at 4,800 guineas.
0:45:58 > 0:45:58- Gentleman there, at 4,800 guineas.- - Well done, Wil!
0:45:58 > 0:45:59- Well done, Wil!
0:45:59 > 0:46:01- APPLAUSE
0:46:01 > 0:46:02- Well done!
0:46:05 > 0:46:06- Congratulations, Wil!
0:46:07 > 0:46:11- I said yesterday morning, forget - Germany and the Netherlands...
0:46:12 > 0:46:14- ..Wil Rhydyfro is here!
0:46:14 > 0:46:16- She's a heifer and a half.
0:46:16 > 0:46:17- She's a heifer and a half.- - Thank you, Dai.
0:46:17 > 0:46:17- Thank you, Dai.
0:46:18 > 0:46:20- You had no qualms about paying?
0:46:20 > 0:46:21- Would you have gone further?
0:46:21 > 0:46:23- Would you have gone further?- - Oh yes.
0:46:23 > 0:46:23- Oh yes.
0:46:24 > 0:46:29- I was under orders from the boss, - sitting next to me!
0:46:29 > 0:46:31- Is there anything else you fancy?
0:46:31 > 0:46:32- Is there anything else you fancy?- - A little black one.
0:46:32 > 0:46:33- A little black one.
0:46:33 > 0:46:36- THE AUCTIONEER CONTINUES
0:46:37 > 0:46:39- At 550, 550, 550, 550.
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- 550, 600.
0:46:43 > 0:46:44- 650, 650, 650.
0:46:47 > 0:46:50- At 650, 650, 650, 700.
0:46:50 > 0:46:54- 800, 900, 1,000.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57- 1,000, 1,100, 1,100, 1,200.
0:46:58 > 0:47:01- At 1,200, 1,200, 1,200.
0:47:03 > 0:47:06- 1,300, 1,300, 1,400, 1,400.
0:47:06 > 0:47:12- 1,600, 1,600, - 1,800, 1,800, 1,800, 1,800.
0:47:13 > 0:47:15- 1,800 guineas, 1,800.
0:47:16 > 0:47:18- 1,800. Any advance, then?
0:47:19 > 0:47:21- At 1,800, it goes.
0:47:21 > 0:47:22- At 1,800.
0:47:24 > 0:47:25- Gentleman over here.
0:47:26 > 0:47:28- Thank you, Kelso. Thank you, Dexter.
0:47:29 > 0:47:30- A year-old heifer, Wil.
0:47:30 > 0:47:31- A year-old heifer, Wil.- - Another one.
0:47:31 > 0:47:32- Another one.
0:47:32 > 0:47:33- 1,800! have you finished buying now?
0:47:33 > 0:47:34- 1,800! have you finished buying now?- - I hope so!
0:47:34 > 0:47:35- I hope so!
0:47:35 > 0:47:39- How long will it take you - to get home?
0:47:39 > 0:47:40- About 12 hours.
0:47:40 > 0:47:46- But we'll stop for two hours - to feed, water and rest them.
0:47:46 > 0:47:47- Then straight back to Gwrhyd?
0:47:47 > 0:47:48- Then straight back to Gwrhyd?- - Yes.
0:47:48 > 0:47:48- Yes.
0:47:49 > 0:47:50- On the mountain next week?
0:47:50 > 0:47:51- On the mountain next week?- - Oh, no. In about three weeks.
0:47:51 > 0:47:52- Oh, no. In about three weeks.
0:47:52 > 0:47:55- This one's too young for a bull.
0:47:55 > 0:47:55- This one's too young for a bull.- - And she won't know where she is.
0:47:55 > 0:47:58- And she won't know where she is.
0:47:58 > 0:48:01- She'll join the cows first.
0:48:01 > 0:48:02- Well done.
0:48:02 > 0:48:04- A happy man!
0:48:04 > 0:48:09- Sylvia and Wil will return to Gwrhyd - Mountain with two superb heifers...
0:48:10 > 0:48:12- ..one of them the show champion.
0:48:12 > 0:48:16- You can't beat the Welsh - when they want something!
0:48:17 > 0:48:19- HIGHLAND CATTLE - October 2006
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