The show and sale event, which had been postponed by a week due to the adverse weather, was sponsored by local hauliers, Thomson of Sauchen.
Taking the championship in the show was Andrew Anderson of Smallburn
Farms, Elgin. Judge Tom Stevenson of Balmacolly Farm, Bankfoot, Perth, chose a 572kg Limousin cross steer as overall and home bred champion.

Mr Stevenson went on to buy the champion for £1,380.
The reserve also came from Mr Anderson and was a 698kg British Blue cross heifer which sold for £1,450 again to the judge.

John Gregor, Aberdeen & Northern Marts general manager, presented the judge, champion exhibitor and sponsor, Eric Thomson, with commemorative Thainstone Whisky to mark the occasion.

Mr Gregor commented: "After delaying the sale by a week due to the bad weather, we more than made up for it with an excellent show and sale event. The quality of the entry, much of which was in forward condition, was excellent and prices certainly reflected this.

"I must thank our sponsors, Thomson of Sauchen for their continued support: they have sponsored this event since it began and have been excellent supporters of Aberdeen & Northern Marts over the years."
1,099 bullocks were sold averaging 183.3p and sold to 253.2p per kg and £1,265 gross. 762 heifers averaged 174.6p and sold to 259.3p per kg and £1,400 gross, 39 bulls averaged 181.9p and sold to 220.1p per kg and £1,060 gross and five young calves averaged £145 and sold to £185 gross.