Malcolm Moy
Malcolm always admired Highland cattle since
he first saw them at the Royal Norfolk Show as a lad.
In 1983 he opened The Argyll Wildlife Park, just outside of Inveraray
Scotland, obtaining the lease of some 300 acres of hill land
adjacent to the Wildlife Park. Malcolm purchased some Highland
cows from various folds and one bull , Surachan of Dounside,
whose sire was Jamie of Douglas - thus, the Barvrack fold was
established.
Tragically, Lesley, his wife suffered a stroke
in 1992, so the decision was made to sell the Wildlife park and
the Barvack fold was dispersed.
Thankfully Malcolm was afforded the position of Head Stockman
at Glasgow City Council's historic fold of Highland cattle, so
his passion for the breed was able to continue with the daily
responsibility for some 30 cows plus followers which made up
the fold.
Under Malcolm's management of the fold Pollok
Highlanders achieved excellent results on the show field. Top
honours were won at all the leading shows, including the Royal
Show in England. However, the most notable
achievement was at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh by Una
Du.n. of
Pollok who was awarded Supreme Highland Champion. She was the
first dun Highlander to be awarded this high honour. ( see picture
of Una Dun as a two year old )
Malcolm as an International judge visiting Australia, Germany
and Canada, judging at prestigious events and many of the UK
shows. Much more could be said here.
Malcolm retired in 2014, he still lives with
Lesley in the wonderful Pollok Country Park where he enjoys breeding
, judging and exhibiting show pigeons. Breeds such as show racers,
West of England tumblers and Modenas.
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