The inaugural Black Gold Select Sale, held on 26th November at Thainstone Centre, hosted by the North-East Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club following the Black Beauty Bonanza, saw solid interest in the quality females on offer. Of the 18 lots forward, 11 found new homes, with trade reaching a top of 10,000gns.

Leading the trade at 10,000gns was Tonley Princess A142 from Neil and Mark Wattie, Mains of Tonley. Earlier in the day the heifer stood Reserve Yearling Champion at the Bonanza, adding to previous success as Overall Yearling and Reserve Overall Female at Agri Expo 2025. Sired by Tonley Jester Eric S318, the lot was purchased by Shane Murphy, Banteer. A further entry from the same family, this time by Tonley Endgame X809, sold for 6500gns to Angela MacGregor, Auchenhuive Farm.

The Watties also reinvested on the day, purchasing Auchincrieve Lady Ingot B299 from Charlie McCombie and family at 8500gns. The March-born heifer calf, by Auchincrieve Eminem W557 and out of a Blelack Egotist daughter, had stood second in her class behind the heifer calf champion.

Ballindalloch Eclipse B745 from the Ballindalloch Home Farm consignment reached 7500gns. This daughter of Rosemead January and Ballindalloch Eva was bought by Allan and Susan Campbell, Crawlaw. Two lots then levelled at 6500gns: Idvies Darcy A173 , a March 2024-born daughter of Idvies Eric from Alastair and Graeme Fraser, sold to Hugh and Cara Thomson, while Perkhill Black Midday A405 from Alex and Philippa Davie, by Perkhill Charlie Brown, was purchased by Ross and Kirsty Williams, Ranna Farm.

Further results included 6200gns for Kilmallie Jury Erica B453 from Ewen Campbell, Fort William, selling to Eoin Harrold, Markethill. Perkhill Black Bessie A404 made 5200gns to Alfie Cheyne, Mayen Estate. Two additional heifers reached 5000gns: one from the Thomsons, Tynet, to the Taylors of Tannadice, and another from the Auchincrieve herd going to Eoin Harrold, Markethill.

Sale Statistics

Top Price £10,500

Average £6768

Clearance 61%