Border Union Show

Livestock competitions have taken centre stage on the second day of the Border Union Show. It's the199th time the event has been held; the show went ahead as planned despite the recent bad weather. It's attracted visitors from across the world.

The Border Union Show is under way on the outskirts of Kelso.

The show includes competitions for ponies, horses, cattle, sheep, dairy goats, poultry, alpacas, shepherds' crooks, horse shoeing, Young Farmers stock judging and industrial arts, with over five hundred open classes.

There are approximately 250 trade stands including farm machinery, crafts and gifts, motor vehicles, clothing, equestrian goods, food outlets and furniture retailers.

There is also a special countryside area, the 'Flavours of the Borders' Food Fair, a children's fun fair, catering and bars.