North's biggest farm show escapes storm disruption

Thursday is the main day at the Black Isle Show

The north of Scotland's biggest agricultural show is to open as planned after escaping impacts of Storm Floris, its organisers have said.

The Black Isle Show at Muir of Ord has been held for more 185 years, and features livestock and equestrian competitions, as well as opportunities for businesses to showcase their products.

The opening day will have show jumping and a dog agility demonstration, before Thursday's main programme of events.

The Highlands was among the parts of Scotland worst affected by Monday's storm, which caused travel disruption and power cuts.

Black Isle Farmers' Society started its show as an event held on farms dotted across the peninsula.

Since the 1950s the show has been held in the village of Muir of Ord, near Inverness.

Over last 15 years the society has invested in improving the site with the laying of tarred roads and better toilets.

The show ground is close to where old drove roads, used for moving cattle across Scotland, met and a market was held.

The event can attract about 25,000 people over its two days.