Scotch Butchers Club and John Scott Meat Champion Quality at LiveScot 2025

Scotch Butchers Club and John Scott Meat Champion Quality at LiveScot 2025

The renowned LiveScot, the Scottish National Fatstock Club’s flagship livestock event, took place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at Lanark Auction. This year’s show once again featured the Royal Smithfield Club Beef Ribs and Saddle of Lamb competitions, judged by Tom Courts from Tom Courts Family Butchers and proudly supported by the Scotch Butchers Club, run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), alongside John Scott Meat.

Taking home the silverware and achieving an impressive double, Willie Purdon, who farms near Strathaven in South Lanarkshire, stood as both Rib Champion and Saddle Champion, securing the Supreme Champion titles in the Native Rib and Heavy Saddle classes.

Reserve Champion Rib was awarded to Paterson with a Limousin-cross entry in the Continental Rib section, while Reserve Champion Saddle went to G. Whyte, winner of the Light Saddle class. The event culminated in Mr Purdon being presented with both perpetual trophies by Royal Smithfield Club Chairman, Simon Orpwood, after a highly competitive and visually outstanding display, supported by Jason Ward and the John Scott Meat team. A special thank you also goes to Steven Strachan, owner of Scotch Butchers Club member Strachan Craft Butchers, for creating the fantastic beef and lamb displays showcased at the event.

Tom Gibson, Director of Business Development at QMS, commented:

“LiveScot continues to be an excellent showcase of quality, skill, and dedication across Scotland’s red meat sector. The standard of this year’s entries highlights the pride and professionalism within the industry — from producers to processors and butchers. It’s a privilege for QMS, through the Scotch Butchers Club, to support an event that celebrates the very best of Scotch livestock and the people behind it.”

Jason Ward, General Manager at John Scott Meat, added:

“LiveScot is always a highlight in our calendar — a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work and excellence that define Scottish farming. Hosting the annual Beef Rib and Lamb Saddle competitions is something we take great pride in, and once again, the quality on show has been exceptional.”

The Scotch Butchers Club is a network of leading butchers dedicated to showcasing the very best of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork. Members uphold the highest standards of quality, provenance, and craftsmanship, ensuring consumers continue to enjoy products they can trust.

LiveScot, supported by industry leaders, continues to provide an important platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the celebration of Scotland’s finest produce.

For full results from all classes, visit the Royal Smithfield Club website:
https://www.royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk/

For more information about the Scotch Butchers Club, visit:
https://makeitscotch.com/the-scotch-butchers-club