About the show
Turriff Show started in 1864 and was held on a Tuesday to coincide with the Turriff "mart day".
Now it is the largest two day agricultural show in Scotland and the second largest show behind the four day Royal Highland Show held outside Edinburgh in June.
The Show welcomes around 24,000 visitors each year and with over 100 attractions and experiences there is something for everyone.
Some of our personal highlights include:
- Sheep and cattle judging
- Horse and pony judging
- The daily Grand Parade showing one of the best displays of livestock
- Horse show jumping
- Food and drink marquee showcasing local produce
- Children and adult foot races
- Vintage and classic vehicle display, one of the largest displays in Scotland with over 120 models making their way around the main arena
- Over 300 exhibitor stands ranging from agricultural machinery and supplies to arts and crafts to local charities and clubs and everything in between
- Highland dancing competition
- Turriff and District Pipe Band - you can find them performing in the main ring and around the show
- Dog show
Historically the show has run on a Sunday (horses and ponies, pipe band displays, vintage vehicle parage) and Monday (Show jumping, Clydesdale show, sheep and cattle), however, in 2027 the show is moving to be held on a Saturday and Sunday. As soon as we know what is being held on each day, we will let you know!
Turriff Show and the Cruickshank family
The Cruickshank family have played a significant role in the Turriff Show for many generations.
Ian (Farmer David's father) was a well known stockperson in the area. He successfully showed his herd of Herefords for many years and was president of the show in 1965.
Over the years Farmer David has had his share of successes in the show ring. He started by helping show the family Herefords in the 80s and 90s. Then in the late 90s he was found in his suit and bowler hat as handler for his daughter Laura when she competed in the lead rein pony classes - a combination that had great success together.
Farmer David has also held many official roles, he was a committee member for 40 years and President of the show in 2003. He started out as one of the Sports Attending Members before moving onto helping at the entrance gates. His voice then became known amongst the horse and pony competitors as the "voice of Turriff Show" when he took over the Sunday morning announcers role and then the same role on the Monday morning for the cattle judging and show jumping entries. Alongside his announcing responsibilities, he also spent a number of years as a trade stand attending member in the days leading up to the show each year.
Host Louise has followed in her Dad and Grandfathers footsteps. During her teenage years she would be found competing her horse, Talis, in the main ring. Louise then took on the roll of Attending Member for the Show Pony section before moving into the role of Horse and Pony Convenor and more recently the Horse and Pony Parade Convenor. She also helped with the Show Jumping on the Monday morning for a number of years. In 2025, Louise had a change of scene on the Monday and had experience of being an Attending Member in the sheep section. With the birth of Michael in 2026 she took a break from her Attending Member and Convenor roles, but did manage to join one of the panels in the new Business Hub to share her experience in farm diversification.
As you can see, Turriff Show has and continues to play a big part in the Cruickshank Family. We highly recommend you make a visit. With our lodges being a 10-15 minute drive away, we are the perfect location to stay.
