Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show
Saturday 4th October 2025
Welcome to the Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show, the annual celebration of farming and rural life in our community.
Farming is an essential part of life here in the Scottish Borders, a cherished industry that has been at the heart of our community for generations. It’s the bread and butter for many of us who call this place home.
The Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show is an opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate the hard work and dedication that goes into farming and rural life.
It’s an eagerly anticipated annual event which takes places on the first Saturday in October.
Enter the 160th Yetholm Show
Saturday 4th October 2025
We have a wide range of classes suitable for all ages and abilities and encourage everyone to participate and be part of the Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or trying something new, our classes offer something for everyone from showing sheep to photography, floral arrangements to walking sticks. There's even a challenging hill race, which is sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
History of the show
As far as we know, Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show was started in the 1840’s. Local shepherds and farmers started the Show to show off their prized stock and to get together for a social occasion. In the early days the sheep recorded at the Show were Cheviots and Leicesters, with Halfbreds being introduced around 1873 and Blackfaces around 1900. Shepherds’ Collie Dogs and Shorthorn Cows were also shown from early on.
However, in the past 30 years farming and rural life has changed dramatically with not nearly as many shepherds and stockmen being employed locally. Consequently, the show has had to adapt by incorporating a broader array of activities while striving to maintain its traditional roots.
