The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland, Breed Open Show
2022-06-05 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Dumyat Centre, Main St East, Menstrie, FK11 7BL, Main Street East, Menstrie, FK11 7BL
The first of our 2022 Open shows will be held on Sunday 5th June at Dumyat Centre Menstrie
Our judge on the day
Mrs Becky Williams.
We look forward to seeing you on the day
Entry forms will be available shortly
This is an outdoor show

The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland Breed Open Show 2022
2022-11-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY, Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY
Our second open show of the year will be held on Saturday 12th November 2022 at Stoneyburn Community Centre
Our Judge for this show will be announced ASAP as we have had a change of judge and are in the process of conducting a ballot.
We look forward to seeng you there
Schedules available shortly

GRCS AGM
2023-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Stoneyburn Community Centre, 75 Main St, Soneyburn, EH47 8BY
AGM Notice 2023
Golden Retriever Club of Scotland
Honorary Secretary
Mrs. Carol Henry
Mousewater Cottage
Forth
South Lanarkshire
ML11 8ET
Tel: 01555 812430
Email: secretarygrcs@btinternet.com
March 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at:
Stoneyburn Community Centre, Main Street, Stoneyburn, West Lothian, on Sunday 23rd of April 2023 at 10am.
Any member wishing to put a resolution of any kind to the meeting must do so in writing to the Secretary by 24th March 2023. Any resolution must be duly seconded by a current member.
Election of Office Bearers and Committee.
Vacancies will occur as indicated below. Nominations should reach the Secretary by 24th March 2023 signed by the proposer and seconder who must be current members. Proposers should ensure that they have the consent of the nominee before submitting the nomination.
Retiring members who offer themselves for re-election do not require proposers or seconders.
Nominations are invited for the Offices of President, Chairman and Vice Chairman.
President – Mr. Jim Richardson offers himself for re-election.
Chairman – Mr. Tom Gorrian offers himself for re-election.
Vice Chairman – Nominations are invited (Constitution section 4B)
Treasurer – Mr. Douglas McGuffie offers himself for re-election.
There are a total of six vacancies which will occur on the Executive Committee of which retiring members: – Elaine Brady, Lesley Harper and Sarah Winters offer themselves for re-election.
Those members wishing to join the Committee, other than existing committee members offering themselves for election, are invited to include a short passage under the following headings. The number of years they have owned Golden Retrievers, the year they joined the GRCS, the involvement they have had with other canine clubs or charities, the responsibilities they have had in these organisations together with their main interest in the dog world by the 24rd March 2023. All nominations should be proposed and seconded by current fully paid-up club members.

Working Test
2023-05-20 | Logiealmond Estate,
A Retriever working test has been organised for the 20th May 2023 at Logiealmond by kind permission of Philip Blount. Forms are below and can also be found on Working Page
Working Test Schedule V1.0
GRCS Entry Form

GRCS Open Show
2023-06-04 | Stoneyburn Community Centre, 75 Main St, Soneyburn, EH47 8BY
A breed open show has been organised for 4th June 2023, our judge on the day Miss Katherina Savage (Weisford) Entries will soon be available on Fosse Data.

Guisachan Gathering 2023
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14
The dates for the 2023 Gathering at Guisachan will be Monday 10th July through to Friday 14th July.
This is a celebration of 155 years of the founding of the Golden Retriever, originally bred at Guisachan by Lord Tweedmouth.
The week will hold daily activities and events, and the Committee of GRCS will announce what the week will entail in due course.
All information regarding the Gathering will be be firstly sent to GRCS current Members, followed by information being released onto the Club Website and to the Club Facebook page and the Guisachan Gathering Facebook page.
Please give the Committee time to finalise the details, as soon as we have information share, we will do so.
Update on the Judges, we have judges approved by the Kennel Club today 16/02/2022
Dogs:- Fiona Thurm
Bitches:- Sue Pounds Longhurst
Refereee:- Wayne McGrath

Guishachan Gathering Programme of Events
2023-07-10 08:00 - 2023-07-14 17:00 | Cannich, Shinty Pitch, IV4 7LT
Guisachan programme Final

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Monday 10th July

Good Citizen Award,
Shinty Field Cannich
Training session
Organised By Fiona Walker all Welcome

Informal Welcome Evening and Canine Frolics
6 events £2 per event or £10 for all six 6pm: catering available by Moveable Feast
Held at Cannich Shinty Pitch
Contact Marie Grady / Kirsty Feasby

Tuesday 11th July
Good Citizen Award, Shinty Field Cannich 10am – 12 noon (test)
Spaces for 10 dogs Cost £8

Organised By Fiona Walker, please contact to book a place: 07854045218
Subject To KC Permission
Afternoon Tea, Hosted by GRCS (Ticketed)
1pm -3pm All things Golden: hosted by Sharon McCormack & Jennifer MacDonald, Films, History, Quiz
Good Citizen Award, Shinty Field Cannich
Test 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Spaces for 10 dogs
Organised By Fiona Walker, please contact to book a place: Cost £8 Subject to KC Permission
Torchlight Procession to Guisachan House
Starting from the Kennel Field at 10pm walking the mile to Guisachan House with your Golden Retriever, arriving at the house there will be a Scottish welcome, a chance to obtain photographs, partake in a toast to Lord Tweedmouth, delivered by our President Mr. Jim Richardson.

Wednesday 12th July

Gundog Demonstration
10am -11am
Cannich Shinty Pitch
GRCS Field Trail Secretary Sarah Winter & team
Show Handling Presentation and Workshop
10.30am- 12.30 Shinty Field
David Alcorn (Rapport Training) RapportShowDogTraining@outlook.com

Seminar – Sue Ketland Dip CABT.
1pm-3pm (1) The reality of living with a puppy. (2) Dominance myth busting, differing approaches to training and how to deal with common behavioural issues. Contact Fiona Clarkson drumkiltygold@yahoo.co.uk

Points of the Dog
Contact David Alcorn KC accredited trainer £10 per person per test 1.30- 3pm

Formal Dinner Dance
7pm – 12.00pm
(Ticketed event) within the giant marquee at the Shinty Field in the village of Cannich.
Take to the dance floor until midnight.

Thursday 13th July

The Gathering from 12pm at Guisachan House, with games, Haggis Hurling, Tug of War, Scurry and the Grand old Duke of York (to count the number of Goldens present) Group Photo by Lynn Kipps, Bring your own picnics. No cars allowed at the house, parking will be at the Kennel Field, with transport available (from 10.30am) for those with limited mobility.

Scottish Social Evening
7:00pm – 12:00pm
(Ticketed event) within the giant marquee at the Shinty Field in the village of Cannich
supper will be provided.

Friday 14th July

Championship Dog Show:
At Cannich Shinty Pitch, Main Road, Cannich, IV4 7LT
Show Opens 8.00am, Judging begins at 8.30am with Junior Handling, 09:30 Ch Sh Outdoor no wet weather accommodation: entries via Fosse Data

Dogs: Fiona Thurm (Beldonburn)
Bitches: Sue Pounds Longhurst (Mossburn)
Referee: Wayne McGrath

Food available in the Cannich Village Hall – by Movable Feast (8am-5pm)

Time to say goodbye
Informal get together, thank you to all after the close of the Show
Food Provided by Highland Hog Roast

“All Things Golden” Afternoon Tea at Guisachan
2023-07-11 00:00
Please join us for our All Things Golden Afternoon of Fun
at the Guisachan Gathering
on
Tuesday 11th of July 2023

Menu
A selection of Sandwich Fingers
-Egg cress, Morayshire ham & Arran mustard mayo, Roast chicken & salad and Highland fine cheese.

Homemade Scones
Cakes and Tray Bakes
Selection of Teas & Cairngorm Coffee

Afternoon tea will be followed by“All things Golden”
Hosted by Emma TaitThe afternoon is a chance to relax and enjoy some quality time with friends, meet new people and learn some fun facts along the way.

Tickets cost £20 per person
*Tickets Available NOW*
*Limited number of tickets available*

If you wish to purchase a ticket for this event please contact
Fiona Reid by email-
guisachangathering@btinternet.comPlease note will be sent a confirmation of any tickets purchased, if you do not receive confirmation please contact Fiona Reid by email-
guisachangathering@btinternet.com

GRCS Open Show
2023-09-30 | Stoneyburn Community Centre, 75 Main St, Soneyburn, EH47 8BY
A breed open show has been organised for the 30th September, Our Judge on the day is Mrs Margater Brown (Ramseyville) entries will be available on Fosse Data.

GRCS Novice Stake
2023-10-23 | Drummond Estate, Crieff, PH6 2JG, United Kingdom
STAKE 1st NOVICE STAKE – Any Variety (16 Dogs)
DATE: 23rd OCTOBER 2023
VENUE Drummond Estate Crief by Kind permissoin of Garry Ford and the Drummond Estate.
JUDGES Mr D Logan (A3509), Mr G Buchan (B3695), Mrs J Gardner (B3668) and Mr Ian Lahore (NP)
ENTRIES Entries are preferred via FTMS.
Members: £50 Non-Members: £70.00 (Payment on the day – no payment no armband)
Closing date for entries 9th October 2023
The draw will be carried out by FTMS on 11th October 2023 at 1800 hours.
PRIZE MONEY 1st – £50.00 2nd – £20.00 3rd – £10.00

GRCS Open Breed Stake
2023-10-24 | Bowhills Estate Slkirk, Selkirk, TD7 5ET, United Kingdom
STAKE 2nd OPEN BREED STAKE – Limited to Golden Retrievers Obly (14 dogs)
DATE: 24th OCTOBER 2023
VENUE Bowhill, Selkirk by kind permission of Stuart Riddell and the Bowhill Estate
JUDGES Mr Ally Kennedy (A3168), Mr T Bushby (A3342), Mr Ian Palmer (B3734) and Mr Fraser Forbes (B3942)
ENTRIES PREFERENCE
Entries are preferred via FTMS
Members: £50 Non-Members: £70 (Payment on the day – no payment no armband)
Closing date for entries 10th October 2023
The draw will be carried out by FTMS on 12th October 2023 at 1800 hours.
Preference will be given as set out in Kennel Club Field Trial Regulations J6i(1) & J6j(1-5)
PRIZE MONEY 1st – £50.00 2nd – £20.00 3rd – £10.00

GRCS 1 Day Open Stake
2023-10-25 | Drummond Estate, Crieff, PH6 2JG, United Kingdom
STAKE 3RD 1 DAY OPEN STAKE – Any Variety (16 Dogs)
DATE: 25TH OCTOBER 2023
VENUE Drummond Estate Crief by Kind permissoin of Garry Ford and the Drummond Estate
JUDGES Mr A Sorley (A2535), Mrs E Munro-Ferguson (A3381), Mr R Meldrum (B1897), and Mr J Maccoll (B3091)
ENTRIES Entries are preferred via FTMS.
Members: £50 Non-Members: £70 (Payment on the day – no payment no armband)
Closing date for entries 11th October 2023
The draw will be carried out by FTMS on 13th October 2023 at 1800 hours.
PREFERENCE Preference will be given as set out in Kennel Club Field Trial Regulations J6i(1) & J6j(1-5)
PRIZE MONEY
1st – £50.00 2nd – £20.00 3rd – £10.00

GRCS Championship Show
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Lawrie & Symington Auction Market, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9AX, United Kingdom
LAWRIE & SYMINGTON AUCTION MARKET
Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9AX
SATURDAY, 13th APRIL 2024
Show opens: 9.00 am Judging commences: 9.30 am
Judges:
Dogs: Mrs M. Woods (Amirine)
Bitches: Mrs A. Falconer (Siatham)
Referee: Mrs Carol Henry (Donsudale)

GRCS AGM
2024-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Community Hall, Ravenstruther, Lanark Rd, ML11 7SS, United Kingdom
Please find link below for 2024 AGM
Community Hall, Ravenstruther, Lanark Rd, Ravenstruther, Lanark ML11 7SS, on Sunday 21st of April 2024 at 10.30am.
AGM Notice 2024

Retriever (AV) Working Test
2024-05-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Logiealmond Estate,
On 18th May 2024
At Logiealmond Estate, Perthshire PH1 3TG
by kind permission of Mr Philip Blount and the Logiealmond Estaten
Working Test Schedule 2024 V1.0

GRCS Breed Open Show
2024-06-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Border Union, Springwood Park, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8LS
Our open show will be held in conjunction with Border Union Championship dog show. Our judge on the day Mrs Jen Good (Fhairmhor)

GRCS Open Show
2024-10-06 09:30 - 17:00 | Cochrane Hall Alva, Cochrane Park, Alva, FK12 5LJ, United Kingdom
Our second show will be at The Cochrane Hall Alva, Judge on the day Mr Roger Perkins (Brent)

Championship Show 2025
2025-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Lawrie & Symington Auction Market, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9AX, United Kingdom
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will be holding their Championship Show on 12th April 2025 at Lawrie & Symington, Lanark Auction Market, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9AX.
The show will open at 09:00 and judging will commence in both rings at 09:30am
Judges on the Day
Dogs: Mrs J Neilson
Bitches: Mrs T Foreman.
Referee: Mrs C Henry

AGM 2025
2025-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Reddingmuirhead Community Hall, Sheildhill Rd, Falkirk, FK2 0DT, United Kingdom
The 2025 Golden Retriever Club of Scotland AGM will take place at Reddingmuirhead Community Hall, Sheildhill Rd, Falkirk FK2 0DT on Sunday 20th April 2025 at 10:30 am.
All fully paid up members are welcome.

GRCS AV Retriever Working Test
2025-05-17 | Logiealmond Estate,
AV Retriever Working Test
Logiealmond Estate
Perthshire PH1 3TD
Kindrumpark Parm
By Kind permission of Philip Blount & The Logiealmond Estate.

J Regulations Seminar
2025-05-26 | Community Hall, Ravenstruther, Lanark Rd, ML11 7SS, United Kingdom
J Regulation Seminar
26th May 2025
Hosted by The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland and The Labrador Club of Scotland
Presenter: Richard Johnston
Venue : Community Hall, Ravenstruther, Lanark Rd, Ravenstruther,
Lanark ML11 7SS
Registration 9.00 AM
Presentation commences: 9.30am
To Book a place please Contact :
Carol Henry : GRCS secretarygrcs@btinternet.com
Caroline Campbell : lcospresident@gmail.com
Cost £35.00 for members
£40.00 for non members
Light lunch and refreshments included
The following links can be downloaded from GRCS site Download page
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/jr4fbior/ft26-seminar-script-for-retriever-ft-judges_12.pdf
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/about-us/about-the-kennel-club/the-kennel-club-codes/code-ofbest-practice-for-retriever-field-trial-competitors/
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/shop/publications/regulations-booklets/

Open Show June 2025
2025-06-01 09:30 - 17:00 | Broughton Village Hall, A701, Biggar, ML12 6HQ, United Kingdom
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland open show.
We are holding our open show on Sunday 1st June 2025 at Broughton Village Hall, Biggar ML12 6HQ
Our usual Kitchen will be in operation from 09:30 serving Bacon Rolls, Sausage, Tea, Coffee, soft drinks, cakes and baking. Lunch we will have Baked Potatoes, sandwitches, Tea coffee & soft drinks.
The show will open 09:30 and judging will commence with dogs at 10:00am
Our Judge on the day Miss Lara Williams

Open Show Oct 2026
2025-08-31 09:30 - 17:00 | Willie Waddell Sports Centre, Main Street, Lanark, ML11 8AA, United Kingdom
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will be holding their first open show on the 4th Oct at The Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre, Main Street Forth, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8AA.
Judging will be inside in the Main Hall, the hall will open at 09:30 and judging will commence at 10:00am
Our usual Kitchen will be in operation from 09:30 serving Bacon Rolls, Sausage, Tea, Coffee, soft drinks, cakes and baking. Lunch we will have Baked Potatoes, sandwitches, Tea coffee & soft drinks. there is plenty of parking at the rear of the hall, all dogs will enter via door at side of building direct into hall.
Our Judge on the day. TBC

Open Show 2025
2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Cochrane Hall Alva, Cochrane Park, Alva, FK12 5LJ, United Kingdom
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will be holding their second open show on 5th October at The Cochrane Hall, W Stirling St, Alva FK12 5LJ
Judging will be inside in the Main Hall, the hall will open at 09:00 and judging will commence at 10:00am
Our usual Kitchen will be in operation from 09:30 serving Bacon Rolls, Sausage, Tea, Coffee, soft drinks, cakes and baking. Lunch we will have Baked Potatoes, sandwitches, Tea coffee & soft drinks.
Our Judge on the day Heike Lewandrowski (Unique Selection)

Match 24th January 2026
2026-01-24 13:00 - 18:00
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will be holding a Match at East Whitburn Community Centre, Hens Nest Road, East Whitburn EH47 8EX( just off M8 J4)
Judging will be inside in the Main Hall, commencing at 1pm
Food will be available.
Our Judge on the day. TBC

AV Novice Driven Field Trial 28th January 2026(RKC approval pending)
2026-01-28 09:00 - 17:00

Championship Show 2026
2026-04-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Lawrie & Symington Auction Market, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9AX, United Kingdom
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will hold their Championship Show on 11th April 2026
Venue: Lawrie & Symington, Auction Market, Muirglen, Hyndford Road, Lanark ML11 9AX
The show will open at 09:00 and Judging will commence in both rings at 09:30.
Judges on the day
Dogs: Mrs E J Walker.
Bitches: Mrs P Rowark
Referee: Mrs J Neilson

Working Test
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
Working Test 16th May 2026
Further information will follow

Open show June 2026
2026-06-07 09:30 - 17:00 | Willie Waddell Sports Centre, Main Street, Lanark, ML11 8AA, United Kingdom
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will be holding their first open show on the 7th June at The Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre, Main Street Forth, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8AA.
Judging will be inside in the Main Hall, the hall will open at 09:30 and judging will commence at 10:00am
Our usual Kitchen will be in operation from 09:30 serving Bacon Rolls, Sausage, Tea, Coffee, soft drinks, cakes and baking. Lunch we will have Baked Potatoes, sandwitches, Tea coffee & soft drinks. there is plenty of parking at the rear of the hall, all dogs will enter via door at side of building direct into hall.
Our Judge on the day. TBC

Open Show 4th October 2026
2026-10-04 09:30 - 17:00
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland will be holding their Open show on the 4th October 2026 at The Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre, Main Street Forth, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8AA.
Judging will be inside in the Main Hall, the hall will open at 09:30 and judging will commence at 10:00am
Our usual Kitchen will be in operation from 09:30 serving Bacon Rolls, Sausage, Tea, Coffee, soft drinks, cakes and baking. Lunch we will have Baked Potatoes, sandwitches, Tea coffee & soft drinks. there is plenty of parking at the rear of the hall, all dogs will enter via door at side of building direct into hall.
Our Judge on the day. TBC
