31/05/2025
The Craigies Cup
Thank you to everyone who competed in The Craigies Cup! A fantastic event in a beautiful setting which offered some challenging retrieves for both novice and open dogs. Congratulations to our winners Mark Noble and Ally Kennedy for winning the team event alongside top open and novice dogs! A big thank you to Caitlynn Neil Photography for taking some incredible photos throughout the day. Shoutout to our amazing sponsors for their incredible support; Acme Whistles, Tuffies Dog Beds, Essentials Dog Food, Lindores Abbey Distillery, Ridgeline, Muntjac and Cluny Activities
26/04/2025
Spring Working Test Results
Our Spring Test was held on Saturday at Hawkiedubs Farm near Cumbernauld by kind permission of Mr & Mrs John Haddow. The test offered a great variety of enjoyable and challenging retrieves. Congratulations to all of our award winners. Results are as follows: Puppy: 1st – Alan Downie with Dielake Edgardo 2nd – Sara Cowan with Reubaltach Floki Of Sieralfa 3rd – Lee Davis with Raithslab Sunset Novice: 1st – H Paterson with Peallaidh Brig O’Doon (after run off) 2nd – Laura Stewart with Tara Tubh of The Yews 3rd – Kirsty Munro with Athollridge Bealachnaba Open: 1st – Roddy McBain with Devonvale Kelson of Donian 2nd – Iona Blackhall with Ythanvale Tswana Of Strathieburn 3rd – Tom Gold with Brocklinton Aero Of Crawick Water (after run off) We would also like to extend our gratitude to the judges, Mr Stan Payne MBE, Mr Stuart Dunn, Mr Paul Flanigan and Miss Abigale Herd for giving up their time and setting up some excellent tests. Thank you to all of our dummy throwers and volunteers who kindly helped today, without whom these events wouldn’t go ahead. Also a huge thanks to our great sponsors; Tuffies, Acme, Muntjac and Essentials who provided excellent prizes and support for the event. Thank you again for everyone who came along and supported the club. We look forward to seeing many of you at our next event which will be at the end of May.
14/08/2024
Summer Working Test Results
Our Summer Working Test was held yesterday at Cardross Estate in Stirling by kind permission of Graham Christie of Dunmhor Sporting. It was a great setting to hold our summer test which offered some great retrieves and scenery.
Congratulations to all award winners. Results are as follows:
Puppy:
1st – Dawn Green with Thunderlands Sofia
2nd – Ian Hollern with T.A.F Cairnrover Truideag
3rd – Iona Blackhall with Ythanvale Cherokee Of Strathieburn
Novice:
1st – Lynne Ferris with Kenzduo Carry That Weight
2nd – Abigale Herd with Ticefield Easy Lovers
3rd – Carolyn Gardner with Foxcote Winter Solstice
Open:
1st – Roddy McBain (after run off) with Devonvale Kelso of Donian
2nd – Ian Hollern with Jofless Halfback Of Brackenbird
3rd – Dawn Green with Kinkelltoll in a Pickle
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the judges, Mr John Henderson, Mr Barry McDowell, Mr Jim Temperal and Mr Ian Lahoar for giving up their time and helping to set up some great tests.
We would also like to thank all of our dummy throwers who kindly volunteered to help out today, these events wouldn’t be able to go ahead without our dummy throwers volunteering their time.
We would also like to extend our thanks to our Sponsors Sporting Saint, Acme and Skinners, it’s greatly appreciated!
And finally a big thanks to all of our committee, volunteers and club members for coming along to support the club!
26/06/2024
Update On 2024 Test & Trial Schedule
Following on from the club’s previous update, we are delighted to confirm that the Caledonian Retriever Club Summer Test will be held on Saturday the 10th of August at Cardross Estate, Port of Menteith, Stirling.
The Club’s autumn trial will take place on Saturday the 23rd of November.