Martin Cook will Judge the sheep Section at the 2026 Point Show.
Martyn Cook grew up in the village of Armadale on the north coast of Sutherland, where he developed a strong connection to livestock farming and crofting from an early age. Coming from a traditional crofting background, he has a deep appreciation of the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities and remains a passionate advocate for their future.
🌾 Farming Background
Now farming at Dorrery and Westfield, Halkirk, Caithness, Martyn runs the highly respected Dorrery flock. He is well known for breeding and exhibiting North Country Cheviots, and more recently breeding commercial sheep with Beltex’s and Texels — producing animals that combine outstanding breed character, structural correctness, and commercial functionality. Through years of dedication to breeding, showing, and marketing pedigree stock, Martyn has built a reputation for producing high‑quality sheep capable of succeeding both in the show ring and in practical farming systems.
👩‍🌾 Supporting the Next Generation
Alongside his involvement in the sheep industry, Martyn is particularly keen to encourage and support young farmers. He believes in providing opportunities for youth participation in agriculture and recognises the vital role crofting plays in sustaining rural communities.
🏆 Judging Philosophy
As a judge, Martyn values correctness, structural soundness, breed character, movement, and practicality — selecting stock that are not only visually impressive but capable of performing in real‑world farming systems.
The Committee is delighted to welcome Martyn as this year’s judge and thanks him for sharing his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with exhibitors.
🔸 Breeds: North Country Cheviots 🔸 Farm: Dorrery & Westfield, Halkirk, Caithness 🔸 Judging Focus: Breed character, soundness, movement, and commercial functionality