Lochaber and District CC put on probably one of the most friendly and enjoyable open shows. It is held in Fort William and the journey down there, although winding and car sick inducing, must be one of the most scenic - especially at this time of year when the trees and bracken are such beautiful colours. Early morning fog put paid to much of the view on the journey down this year but that all changed once the sun managed to break through and it turned into a glorious day.
The show is held in a large, carpeted hall and prizes are very generous - all best of breeds recieve prize money plus a Ben Nevis whisky miniature and group winners get larger bottles of whisky and a bag of dog food. The committee also lay on a hospitality table with a lovely selection of cakes and drinks, alcoholic included! I decided against the strong stuff, a bit early in the day for me, plus I was driving, but my breakfast of cake and juice went down very well.
Quite a few good results for Spey Valley.
Terriers - Karen's Fergus was BOB and G4 and Jock Wilson's home-bred westie, Toddy, did very well by going G1 and then RBIS. He is handled by Jock's daughter Ann.
Gundogs - Elizabeth's Bronni was BOB and G1.
Hounds - Dougie and Erica's Willow was BOB and G4. No photos of the group I'm afraid as I was in the ring at the same time.
Pastoral - Katrina's Cosmo was BOB as was Morag's Arran.
Toys - Sue's Pansy was BOB and G2, she also won the open bitch stakes class, which included £10 prize money!
I don't think there were any winners in Utility and Working but please let me know if I'm wrong.
Apologies for the photo quality but the lighting in the hall is not the best.
BIS & RBIS
Bronni goes G1
Gundog group 1st - 4th 
Terrier group judging 
Toy group judging 
It's not often the top of Ben Nevis can be seen
