Carlisle National show today. Best Novice Scots Fancy with Elizabeth's son - I have never shown him before. He looks just like his mother now I see him on the show bench. Best Novice Current Year Bird as well. Very pleased.

Musselburgh & Whitecraig CBS show. Best Scots Fancy. The winner is No 80/15 - proving a great success this bird - it won Best Scots at the National Exhibition this year.

North East Gloster Club show today with OVCA Northern Patronage show. Best Novice and Best Scots Fancy. Really pleased that this foul green No 64/15 took the award today.

This white is let down by his damaged tail.

Some shots of the birds.

Gibber Italicus - lovely little birds.

And a stunning Gloster - clear. Somewhat rare in that variety.