Countryfile - Season 38 Episode 8: Stirling Bull Sales

2025-02-23

Documentary

Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith are at the Stirling Bull Sales, one of the most prestigious events in the farming calendar. Over two action-packed days, approximately 300 pedigree bulls are showcased and sold, attracting thousands of buyers, sellers and enthusiasts, eager to see and bid on the country's finest livestock. Adam teams up with local farmer Graeme Fraser as he prepares his prized Aberdeen Angus bulls for the sale, following their journey throughout the event. But will they attract the high bids Graeme is hoping for? Meanwhile, Charlotte immerses herself in the buying process as she discovers how bidders catch the auctioneer’s eye and secure a top-quality bull for their herds. We also meet the woman behind the lens, capturing the stunning images of these prize bulls, and take a closer look at the dedicated caterers, vets and auctioneers who keep the event running smoothly..