Turra TA
Turriff - Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Turriff, Scotland
Updated 11 March 2010 13:50
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Turra has always had a good following of young and older supporters going to the home and away matches over the past 20 years
Turriff is a thriving community built of red sandstone and the main shopping centre for the surrounding farmlands.
Over time Turriff has grown in size and developed as an important market and service centre for the farming hinterland.
Great "Feeing Markets" were held in town in the 19th century where farm workers sought work from local estate owners. Produce was sent all over the UK when the railway arrived in 1857.
Turriff gained national fame when one Robert Paterson refused to join Lloyd George's new N.H. Insurance scheme. A cow was impounded but when the Sheriff Officers tried to auction it a riot ensued and they were chased out of town. Other sale attempts failed and the cow was eventually bought by neighbours and presented back to Paterson after a procession through the streets. The famous story of the Turra Coo is well recorded in the town.
The Mercat Cross, in Castle Street, Turriff was originally erected in 1512, and signified the right to have a market in the town. The cross was replaced by the current 20ft. high red sandstone structure in 1865.
The Haughs is a large recreational park area, which boasts a children's play area, seasonal boating pond and crazy golf course.th, 2004.
The Auld Kirk is associated with St. Congan and King Malcolm Canmore. Originally 120ft. long and 18ft. wide it is now mostly a ruin having a gable remaining which houses an elaborate double belfry.
Other places of interest include The Old Post Office Museum, which has regular exhibitions of local history, and the Session Cottage Museum which is a mid 17th century cottage furnished with 19th century artefacts and set in a courtyard location.
TURRIFF SHOW / PIPE BAND CONTEST
Turriff Show
Turriff Show is Scotlands largest 2 day show, attracting crowds of 30-40,000 people over the two days.
The Turriff Show is organised by Turriff and District Agricultural Association and takes place in The Haughs in Turriff.
Sunday is the main Horse and Pony day with over 700 competitors from all across Scotland taking part. The Open Dog show is also held on Sunday.
Monday is livestock day. An excellent shop window for some of the best livestock Scotland has to offer. With competitors travelling from far and wide to exhibit their cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. An excellent Highland Danicng competition is also held on Monday with an outstanding array of dancers, some of them National title holders, competing.
During both days the Industrial Marquee, Flower Show, Food Fayre and Craft Fair are open, giving everyone the chance to see traditional crafts and local products being exhibited.
Turriff and District Business Marquee is an opportunity to meet with local traders and also representatives of Turriff & District Ltd to fnd out what Turriff and its surrounding areas has to offer.
During the two days an extensive ring programme is in place. For 2006 The Royal Artillery Display Team will be performing on both days along with the Sulky Trotters, Vintage Tractors Display, Show Jumping, Pets Parade, Children and Adults races.
Turriff Show is a truly spectacular event with hundreds of agricultural and trade stands offering something of interest to all members of the public.
With Turriff being situated in the heart of the North East Of Scotland, within easy access to Castles, Distilleries, and a range of Historical Sites, why not make the Turriff Show part of a longer stay in our area.
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Pipe Band Contest
The Pipe Band competition will take place on Sunday 3rd.June 2007. There will also be an open Bothy Ballod Competition for both male and female singers.
The Highland Dancing Festival will also take place with various age groups and sections. The Pipe Band Competition will begin approx 12.30pm or depending on the numbers it might be 12.00 noon.There will be various other trade stands, food outlets and refreshment tent.
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AVIEMORE
Stevie Raffan
Col Bain&Kev Talyor
Oats&Andy on the ferry
Fraser Watson&Katie Raffan
Stevie Raffan
