ALL CREATURES great and small gathered yesterday ahead of one of the season’s most popular agricultural shows.

Tiny pygmy goat Guilden Eomer represented the cuter side of the animal kingdom, while Highland Bull Kyle of Tordarrock showed size and power.

The 177th Kinross show will take place on Saturday, August 11, at Kinross House and the contrasting beasts were among those publicising the event yesterday.

Little Guilden may have been born just three months ago but handler Christine Watt is a veteran of the agricultural show scene.

Christine, who lives near Kelty, received her first-ever price for goats at the Kinross Show 30 years ago and her 50p prize is framed and on display in her house.

Guilden belongs to Christine’s daughter Margaret Jack, who hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps.

Kyle of Tordarrock, meanwhile, was born in 2002 and has a champion at numerous shows.

Owned by Ginny Stacy-Marks of Forgandenny, he is sire of Kyle of Auchtennie who is hoping for success at the Royal Highland Show later this week.

The Kinross Show opens to the public on August 11 at 7.30am with the first classes at 8.45am.

Cattle, sheep, goats and horse classes will be on all day with showjumping until around 5pm.

Main ring activities start at 2pm with the parade of champion animals, followed by pony club games.

Further entertainment includes the Scottish Lumberjacks, who are planning daredevil chainsaw and axe-throwing displays.