Farmers received a pleasant surprise today from HRH The Duke of Rothesay who visited Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, to show his support for the agricultural industry
The agricultural industry is experiencing a difficult harvest situation and seasonal livestock sales impacted by the recent bad weather.
Pete Watson, chairman of ANN Group, said: “We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Rothesay to Thainstone Centre and show him around our fantastic facilities. We appreciate his interest in our auction business and empathy for the farming industry which is currently experiencing a challenging period.”
During the visit, he was introduced to crofters from Shetland and Lewis who were attending the special show and sale of Shetland and West Highland and suckled calves at the weekly Friday auction. He also met with local customers and members to hear their stories.
HRH The Duke of Rothesay toured the centre viewing the livestock penned areas, auction ring during a live cattle sale, and met with several of the group’s staff members.
Left-Right: HRH The Duke of Rothesay meeting Aberdeenshire farmers John Sim, Ian Pirie and Roddy Scarborough (Photo credit ciro art studio