The complete dispersal of the Logie Aberdeen-Angus herd, owned by David Stubbs of AJR Farms, was held at the Stirling October Bull Sales on Monday, 20 October 2025. The sale marked the conclusion of a long-established herd originally purchased by AJR in 2017, with Andrew Reid serving as herd manager.
A packed ringside saw strong demand for both bulls and females, with interest from pedigree and commercial breeders across the UK. Trade peaked at 17,000gns, with a solid overall average across all sections.
Headline Figures
| Section | Head | Gross (gns) | Average (gns) | Top (gns) |
| Bulls | 24 | 72,100 | 3,004 | 16,000 |
| Cows with Calves | 24 | 126,400 | 5,267 | 17,000 |
| Females (Maiden & In-calf) | 85 | 328,700 | 3,867 | 12,000 |
Cows and Calves
Leading the day’s trade at 17,000gns was Lot 100/100A, a stylish pair comprising the November 2018-born cow Logie Lucy U870 and her April 2025-born calf Logie Legacy B758. Lucy is a daughter of Blelack Prince Cornelius S661, while Legacy is by Blelack Ever Creole W042. They were knocked down in a two-way split between Jonathan Doyle of the Drumhill herd and Graeme Massie of the Massies herd.
Next best at 10,500gns was Lot 111 – Logie Jacaranda Erica, an August 2019-born cow by Moncur Jester Eric T310 and out of Logie Jacaranda Erica T011. This young cow came with her April 2025-born calf at foot – Logie Jacaranda Erica B792 by Blelack Equinox X115. This pair return to Aberdeenshire having been secured by Murdoch Allan & Son Ltd.
Two more quality pairs each realised 10,000gns apiece, also heading to Aberdeenshire to the Cheyne’s Mayen Farms:
- Lot 107 – Logie Eyebright V951, a February 2020-born daughter of Blelack Prince Cornelius S661 with Logie Eyebright B806 her June 2025 calf at foot. Eyebright is by herd sire Blelack Equinox X115.
- and Lot 117 – Logie Lavender W027, a February 2020-born daughter of Blelack Prince Corneluis S661 along with her calf, Logie Lavender B711 another Equinox X115 daughter.
In-Calf and Maiden Females
The in-calf and maiden females peaked at 12,000gns for Lot 118 – Logie Ermine W042, purchased by Caroline Orr for her Keirsbeath herd. A Cardona Jeweliot Eric U047 daughter out of Kincardine Castle Ermine T165.
Two embryo sisters followed Ermine at 10,000gns, with Lot 149 – Logie Delia Z527 selling to Angus Neish for his Rodmead herd, and Lot 150, Logie Delia Z258, at 8,000gns also to Caroline Orr. Both sisters are by O’Neills Black Bardolier and out of Logie Delia M200.
A run of heifers between 6,000gns and 7,500gns met steady demand, ensuring a solid overall female average.
Stock Bulls
The top-priced stock bull at 16,000gns was Lot 160, Blelack Equinox X115 and sold to Balavil Estate, Kingussie. This April 2021 bull was sired by Netherallan Peter Pershore and out of Blelack Eyrie G197.
Idvies Erman X994 sold next at 4000gns and followed by Blelack Hill Bullseye Y001 at 7,500gns
Leading Purchasers
- Mayen Farms
- Murdoch Allan & Son Ltd
- Halbeath Farm Ltd
- J & D Ralston
- Alexander Simpson Ltd
- S Prentice
- J & L Doyle and Graeme Massie
- Balavil Estate Services
- Henderson
- Gillanders
Summary
This complete dispersal underlined the quality and consistency built into the Logie herd by AJR Farms. The Logie prefix leaves a lasting mark on the breed, with genetics now dispersed to herds throughout the UK.
